Bad Mama
435 Reviews
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- Tuesday4 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday4 PM–12 AM
- Thursday4 PM–2 AM
- Friday12 PM–2 AM
- Saturday12 PM–2 AM
- Sunday4–10 PM
- MondayClosed
About the Business
Taiwanese - Japanese Restaurant, Bar & Live Music - Surry Hills | Bad Mama is a uniquely atmospheric Surry Hills cocktail bar, Taiwanese / Japanese restaurant & live music venue boasting two bars offering an extensive cocktail list
Contacts
Website
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+61478881393
403 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Hours
- Tuesday4 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday4 PM–12 AM
- Thursday4 PM–2 AM
- Friday12 PM–2 AM
- Saturday12 PM–2 AM
- Sunday4–10 PM
- MondayClosed
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Toilets
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Mobile payments
- Delivery
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Food
- Spirits
- Wine
- Casual
- Groups
- Takeaway
- Great cocktails
- Live performances
- Cocktails
- Food at bar
- Happy-hour drinks
- Outside food allowed
- Cosy
- Accepts reservations
Recommended Reviews
Hayley Rawson
04.10.2023
Bad Mama
All thru QR code.Duck pancakes for the win.Cool set up
paul frost
13.09.2023
Bad Mama
All you mongrels out thereGreat location.Birds are cheersDumplings good especially the lambCumin variety.That young bloke who works here could be on baywatchTanned, fit and very helpful bloke.Top notch jointGood staff.Keep it easy and friendly like thisSpicy margaritas are absolutely cheersGet around this joint it's the one
Mahtab Mo
01.09.2023
Bad Mama
Enjoyed their edamame. Big portions and nice seasoning. I really liked the atmosphere and design as well. Nice outside seating. Friendly staff. They also have movie nights but I haven't been myself. I would come back.
David Owen
26.08.2023
Bad Mama
Great place for a cheeky drink and some dim sum with a flair. The menu is Asian bar food themed but the quality and hand made natire of the food sets it well above.Worth a visit for sure.
Kaya Stojkov
28.07.2023
Bad Mama
Poor quality food, unhelpful staff who did not know basic things about the menu, more thank one watery cocktail (geisha and yuzu collins). Despite the QR code ordering system got one of the drinks wrong, but did fix the issue. Not super expensive but by no means pub prices. I really want to give it an extra star for the super cute vibe, ambience and lighting, but I just can’t bring myself to do it. I’m not sure why their response is that the watermelon martini is meant to be light, when I never ordered that cocktail- I ordered the Geisha, described as “sake, cranberry and vodka”- though the confusion is on-brand.
Jacob Timol
22.07.2023
Bad Mama
I had a great lunch here with mum while I was out and about in the area.The menu is inspired and exciting.We ordered a couple of mixed plates of mushrooms and grilled fish which came with some steamed buns, noodles, salad and lettuce. We also ordered some garlic edamame on the side.All our food was incredibly flavourful and filling. I did find the mushroom a little too wet and messy to be enjoyed with the buns and wraps.I’d love to come back and try more of the menu.
J. Wolf K.
20.07.2023
Bad Mama
Amazing interior, great drinks and vibes.I had a fun night out with friends. Friendly staff and great service. Food was 50/50Between amazing and room for improvement. Buttered, fried fish, soooooo good. But I will definitely be back for more.
Joy Fernando
20.07.2023
Bad Mama
Came here for a Sat night bite with my husband and a good friend and we ordered:1. Tuna Tataki2. One Bite Beef3. Duck Pancakes4. Moreton Bay Bugs5. Wild Mushrooms Mix6. 3 x Onigiris7. 2 x Espresso Martinis8. 1 x Berry Sparkle Mocktail9. Custard Buns10. The Gooey11. Purple Sticky Rice PorridgeAll dishes were cooked perfectly with the Moreton Bay bugs being our fave followed by the Mushroom Mix & Beef being my next faves.The duck pancakes didn’t surpass traditional Peking Duck pancakes as the skin wasn’t crispy. A little ordinary and I could easily skip this next time.The Custard Buns were very underwhelming so don’t order this. The Gooey was nice and perfect for 1.Service was fantastic that night. Wait staff were attentive and fulfilled all requests quickly and the food came flying out very quickly too. The drinks took longer than the food which was strange.Love all the trinkets and decorations around the place. I especially loved the little Studio Ghibli references on the wall (Porco Rosso) and in the menu (Spirited Away). It made the place very quirky and gave you lots to look at!Having a Liven deal made this worthwhile for us and we would definitely return!
Alex Sintawee
20.07.2023
Bad Mama
We were looking forward to come here but it was so a big disappointment.We went there with 7 people. Every time we place the chopstick the waitress will take our plates. It didn’t matter we finished food or not. We felt so pressured and super uncomfortable situation.Also food was another disappointment, we should go to a normal Chinese restaurant with a reasonable price and so much better better better taste and quality. Our dumplings were sloppy and no taste. None of our food worth what we were paying for.Highly not recommended.
Florencia Schvimer
19.07.2023
Bad Mama
Celebrated my birthday on a Saturday. Very cool vibes, food was good (portions were quite small), drinks fab. We were about 12 and could fit okay at the Sakura floor.Only cons are the extra $3 per person for bringing a cake and $10 per person for large bookings. I understand this is average in other venues in Sydney, but I haven't been asked any of these on previous birthdays.I was also suggested to go for a fixed menu since we were a large booking, but in the end we ordered a la carte from mr yum.
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