Mama Rumaan

This fierce Arabic mama cooks – and eats – like she lives. Large. Her new hood? Central Pier, Docklands. Her plan? Chillin’ like a villain and serving up the best Middle Eastern food, with a modern twist.

Mama Rumaan’s style borrows from the old and the new. When it comes to her recipes, she kicks it old school. Every one of Mama Rumaan’s dishes reflects the culinary traditions of her mama, and her mama’s mama. Designed to share family style, her menu is bursting with authentic levant flavours, her methods passed down through generations and perfected over lifetimes.

It’s simple: you eat with Mama Rumaan, and you become her family. But make no mistake, this is a 21st century mama who isn’t afraid of a good time. She’s bold, authentic and full of flavour – just like her food – and she’s here to give you the 411 on the world’s best Middle Eastern food (hers, obviously).

Mama Rumaan’s place is a warm and inviting – a comfortable, modern space set against Melbourne’s waterfront that instantly makes her guests feel at home. Mama Rumaan is leading her own rebellion – going against the grain to give Melbourne a fresh take on street food it’s crying out for. And you’re invited along for the ride. Mama knows best. And Mama says it’s time to eat.