MAMAS Dining Group is a dynamic collective of hospitality venues known for bold flavours, unforgettable experiences, and distinct brand personalities. Founded in Melbourne, our group includes celebrated restaurants like Hochi Mama, Kiss & Tell, Suzie Q, Windsor Wine Room, and Straight Outta Saigon. Each venue tells its own story, blending innovative cuisine, standout interiors, and warm, welcoming service.
At our core, we are storytellers. Not just in food, but in atmosphere, design, and the memories we help create. From intimate date nights to large celebrations, MAMAS Dining Group is where Melbourne comes to dine, connect, and celebrate life’s moments.
FOUNDER / THAI HO
Thai Ho, founder of MAMAS Dining Group, is one of Australia’s most dynamic restaurateurs. Known for fearless innovation and immersive hospitality experiences, his journey began in Melbourne’s nightclub scene before launching Pho Real in 2015, a pay-as-you-feel Vietnamese pop-up.
This led to Hochi Mama, now an Asian-fusion institution and OpenTable Top 50 regular. Thai went on to open Straight Outta Saigon, Kiss & Tell, Suzie Q, and Windsor Wine Room. Each blending nostalgic flavours, street art, and curated soundscapes. With critical acclaim from Broadsheet, Time Out and more, MAMAS Dining Group continues to shape Melbourne’s culinary landscape through bold creativity and unforgettable dining.
