RoboMao (Mao Please)

19 recent ratings
$$ • Chinese Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Noodles
Safety Rating
16 ratings

As rated by the community

214 Little Bourke St
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
From the owner

"The Ultimate Gluten-free Banquet" is finally here at RoboMao 214 Little Bourke St on Dec 7 and 9th.

On safety—We use separate steamer, fryer, pan fried fryer, oil, thongs etc. I am now working on using drum cookers for all my gluten free dishes. We have been selling gluten-free dumplings and meals for over 8 years both in RoboMao (Mao Please) and Juicy Dumplings.

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Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Intolerant

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Separate GF menu & the food was really good. Definitely recommend

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 4 days ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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It’s so nice to be able to eat Chinese food and know I’m not going to be sick with horrific stomach cramps. They have a seperate gluten free menu here which is awesome.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 weeks ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Dedicated GF menu. Dumplings, spring rolls and and char kway teow all delicious!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Noodles

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Asian
  • Chinese
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

From the owner


Yes, Peking Duck, Fried Ice-cream with Nutella spring roll, and entree with sesame prawn toast, oyster.scallop, abalone XO Sauce etc. Please visit www.robomao.com.au for the menu and bookings.

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Seperate menu
Introduction
Gluten free Dumplings
Gluten free dishes
Desserts
Gluten free ingredients
Fried ice cream.
Duck pancakes
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Symptomatic Celiac

Great place! Just in reference to MSG tip since it was a few years ago… since it’s an ingredient like salt it can be added or not added. WhenI recently went the gluten free menu says it’s MSG free so I’m wondering if the owner saw this tip! If you don’t want MSG you can ask the server about your dish, but it is now at least, optional and shouldn’t be a risk if you can’t have MSG.

5 months ago
Celiac

We wanted to eat here but didn’t ultimately choose to because of the MSG risks. It would be good if others commented on the safety with additives etc - from a GF perspective it’s clearly a safe choice

4 years ago

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Dedicated Gluten free menu, amazing being able to eat dumplings again, we had them panfried 🤌🏻, as well as got Mongolian beef and satay chicken, then deep fried ice cream for dessert. Everytime food was placed on the table they announced “gluten free…(dish name)” which was very comforting. Will be back again!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I ordered fried chicken dumpling. I got a separat gluten free soy sauce. The dumpling were delicious

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Seperate GF menu with enough options to choose from, has been updated since last visit and includes some dessert options. Have tried a few different vegetarian menu items and they have all been nice.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Had a designated GF menu with quite a few options and all was tasty

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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My first time have dumplings in my life and these weren’t nice at all, the chicken was watery and they in general just tasted fowl. The cashew chicken main also wasn’t very nice… couldn’t even finish half of it. Staff also seemed to have an attitude when asking questions about the food.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Mixed experience! I ordered the gf dumplings - not very good, sadly. I so wanted them to be. The prawn fried rice was excellent. I appreciated having a dedicated gf menu. Went with friends who ordered from regular menu and they seemed to enjoy.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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There was a significant variety of GF Options on the GF menu. The staff were knowledgeable about Coeliac disease / cross contamination and were very helpful. The GF dumplings and spring rolls were particular highlights for us. The Mongolian Chicken Curry and the Chicken Satay were also very good.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Amazing. Separate gluten free menu like others have said, with ingredients listed on the back.

I’m really sensitive and ate there and was absolutely fine. I had the pork pot stickers, the bock choy and the chicken friend rice.

Highly recommend!!!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
Updated 5 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Plenty of Gluten Free options, full Gluten free menu with breakdown of ingredients on the back. Good service. Would definitely go back.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Little disappointed at the saltiness of some of the non GF options. But all the dumplings and spring onion cakes are just delicious and my coeliac children could not be happier!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Extensive knowledge and care regarding Ceoliac and gluten free requirements. Seperate gf menu. Gf food comes out first.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Food was amazing and enough options to choose from

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Good GF dumplings, super tasty and they have a GF menu. GF noodles were yummy too. Rather busy restaurant so suggest booking

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Have a GF menu, seem to have a good idea of being proper GF, serve with GF soy sauce and have a mantra of supply high quality GF options. Very tasty dumplings!

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


So good!! Awesome selection of dumplings, noodles, and other Chinese selections. Very safe and knowledgeable staff!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Gluten free menu, separate fryers and utensils. Website contains extensive knowledge of catering for coeliacs! Great food!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Food was delicious, very safe and authentic Chinese food. Haven't had a nice Chinese meal in years, so was great to be able to try this place. Separate GF menu also caters to other requirements such as vegan/veg, dairy free which was great since we also have dairy allergies in our family. Will be back for sure.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Small but tasty handmade dumpling selection. A rare gluten free find

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My friends and I wanted to try this place and we chose it knowing they had a gluten free menu to cater to my coeliac needs. I contacted Mao Please via email a few weeks prior to ask about their gluten free safety practices. I got a quick and detailed response within the next day stating that although they have a shared kitchen space they have separate utensils for gluten free meals and have assured me they use all gluten free sauces in these dishes. They also told me the manager and head chef have completed courses regarding food safety and have passed this knowledge on to other staff. They had a separate menu for gluten free that included types of noodles, noodle soups, rice, dumplings, etc. GF pork dumplings and beef fried noodles were delicious.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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GF dumplings were delicious and GF noodles nice too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My mum and I had a great lunch here. Delicious GF dumplings, beef with black bean sauce and broccoli with oyster sauce. They had a separate GF menu and the serving sizes were quite big. I’ll definitely be back

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Best dumplings! Staff are very friendly and welcoming. They also provide GF soy sauce

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Excellent gf dumplings, gf soy sauce, several GF menu choices

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Great staff. Was delicious. Felt comfortable.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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I am coeliac and veggie (for 25 years) and paying 18 dollars for a bowl of flavourless rice noodles with a little bit of Bok Choy and a few pieces of carrot and with no flavour except a bit of soy sauce makes me feel a bit resentful. The meat options sound ok according to the other reviews, but if you are coeliac and veggie, please just go to the supermarket and get instant noodles. They are more flavoursome, interesting and way cheaper than the ‘veggie’ noodles here.

The menu also stated ‘gluten free black bean sauce’ but when I asked, the waitress said they don’t have that. It seems like they’re just putting things on the menu to attract coeliacs but not actually providing anything worth eating for them.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great! So exciting to eat Chinese again. Very tasty!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Great Chinese restaurant in the heart of Chinatown. A small but delicious gluten free menu is available. The mongolian beef, noodles and pan fried chicken dumplings were all delicious. Staff were knowledgable and reassuring about gluten free requirements.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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A gluten free Chinese restaurant! They’ve got a separate menu with GF options. I ordered the pan fried noodles with beef which I could have happily eaten for dinner. But when my pan fried pork dumplings arrived, I regretted filling up on the noodles. Next time, I’m going to order two (maybe three) orders of dumplings and a bowl of rice. It was that good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Had a seperate menu with a number of options.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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If you miss GF dumplings you must go here! Delicious seperate GF menu. GF food takes longer than the regular food so you may wait a little longer for your order but it is worth it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Dumplings were delicious! Had the cashew and chicken which was also nice. Had gluten free soy sauce as well.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Tastiest gf dumplings around! Don’t expect 5 star customer service however, it is china town after all

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Great food and friendly staff. Their GF Pork Dumplings are amazing! Chicken and Cashew, and Mongolian Beef are delicious too. Would love to see some additional GF options on the menu but what is available is lovely.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Seriously yummy GF dumplings however quite pricey!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Excellent gf menu; dumplings & gf soy sauce

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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A great range from a dedicated gluten free menu

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They have numerous gluten free sauces to make many different dishes, steamed dumplings, soups, and rice noodles. Good size portions.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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