Mama Mulan

Mama Mulan brings modern Chinese dining and daily yum cha to Level 1 of The Concourse in Chatswood. The restaurant is accessible via lift no. 5 inside Chatswood City Library, and is located minutes from Chatswood station. Lunch and dinner are served every day, with yum cha available at lunchtime, making it a practical option for a midday catch-up as well as an evening meal.

The menu draws on Cantonese cooking while allowing room for contemporary touches. It covers familiar Chinese dishes, handcrafted dumplings, fresh seafood, wok-fried mains and desserts, with a clear focus on food suited to sharing. The yum cha offering includes steamed dumplings, crispy bites, rice rolls and sweet dishes. Named favourites include Mulan Prawn Hargau, Pork Xiao Long Bao and Prawn Pot Stickers, while the broader menu features Peking Duck Pancake Rolls, San Choy Bao with Duck and Deep-Fried Calamari with Pepper Salt.

Seafood is another focus, with the website highlighting premium live options such as mud crab, lobster, pippies and coral trout, prepared in styles ranging from garlic butter to Szechwan spice. Among the signature mains are Mongolian Style Lamb Ribs, Wok-Fried Wagyu Beef, Braised Pork Belly, Szechwan Hot & Spicy Chicken and Salt & Pepper XL King Prawns. There are also vegetarian-friendly choices, including Spinach Tofu with Pumpkin & Scallop Broth, Wok-Fried Kale with Garlic and Sweet & Sour Fried Eggplant. Desserts include Custard Brûlée and Salted Caramel Deep-Fried Ice Cream.

The space is described as sleek and contemporary, with an elegant approach to Chinese dining. Mama Mulan positions itself for family lunches, group celebrations, private functions, corporate gatherings and intimate dinners, with banquet menus available for events. It should suit diners who enjoy sharing a broad selection, whether they are meeting for yum cha, planning a special occasion or settling in for dinner. The restaurant trades from 11:30am to 3pm for lunch and 5:30pm to 10pm for dinner, Monday to Sunday.