About
Welcome to Mama Liu & Sons, a hidden gem located at Gumpendorfer Str. 29, 1060 Vienna, Austria. This vibrant establishment captures the essence of Asian cuisine, offering a delightful array of dishes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you returning for more.
From the moment you step inside, you are enveloped in a classy yet trendy atmosphere. The ambiance is perfect for gatherings—whether you are out for a romantic dinner, enjoying a night out with friends, or celebrating with family. With a moderate noise level and outdoor seating, Mama Liu & Sons ensures an enjoyable dining experience for everyone.
This restaurant makes dining effortless and convenient by offering reservations, takeout, and delivery options, along with a full bar for those looking to complement their meal with a drink. If you're a vegetarian or vegan, you're in for a treat: the menu boasts a range of options, including unique dishes like the vegan hot pot and diverse styles of dim sum.
As a food reviewer, it is refreshing to see such passion and dedication reflected in every dish served at Mama Liu & Sons. Each visit brings new flavors and an inviting atmosphere that leaves you feeling satisfied and eager to return. So, whether you're a dim sum aficionado or simply curious about Asian cuisine, Mama Liu & Sons is the ultimate destination in Vienna for an unforgettable meal.
Don’t forget to make a reservation, especially during peak hours, to guarantee a spot in this bustling hotspot. Experience the magic of Mama Liu & Sons—your taste buds will thank you!
“ Their 2-persons special is amazing, but i mostly like the different styles of dim sum! ”
“ My boyfriend and I just arrived to Vienna and heard that Asian cuisine is a must when visiting. Looked up this placed and loved how reasonable the prices were. The food was well made and the atmosphere was perfect, cool lighting and good energy! ”
“ I loved this meal. Chinese food in Vienna and they nailed it. Such a fun environment too. Lots of groups were dining here. Definitely a spot to checkout when you're in Vienna. ”
“ Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Food: 4/5 Coming from Vancouver, a spot with lots of delicious dim sum places, I wasn't sure how I would find the food at this place across the world, but I was craving it enough to try! We walked over on a Friday night and almost didn't go in because it looked like it was closed from the outside, but it's actually open, just super dark on the inside! It was extremely busy and since we didn't have a reservation the only spots available for the two of us were at the bar which we didn't mind. To start, I ordered the garlic bok choy and got the veggie dim sum as my main. The starter was delicious! As for the dim sum, it was pretty good too! Another really cool item on the menu was the vegan hot pot which I've never seen anywhere else and would have loved to try but you can't order it if you're sitting at the bar. The service was overall really friendly, even though it was a bit delayed, but this seems to be the norm in Vienna so nothing atypical. As for the ambiance, it's a pretty big restaurant and I like the fact that it is dark, but it was a smidge TOO dark because we had to use the light from our phones to be able to read the menu. Overall this spot is a nice dim sum place if you're looking for one in Vienna! I definitely recommend making a reservation though since it gets busy! ”
“ Probably the best meal I had while in Vienna. The service was the most attentive I've experienced in Europe, with wait staff coming by constantly to check on the meal and see if you need anything. The food was epic. We had three starters to kick things off, followed by a dinner made up of multiple plates of dim sum dumplings. Every single item was a winner. Most shocking moment: The curry dumplings were actually spicy. I'm sad I don't live here, because I'd come weekly. ”
“ I found this restaurant by chance during my walk around the market. This restaurant is great for overall, nice decoration with the modern industrial looked. Seats are well arranged for the food they served. Food are also good. They have home made dim sum which is ok for me compare to my hometown dim sum, Bangkok. I had the hotpot which is blow my mind. I have no idea that they served hotpot in this country. Taste of the soup are really good and the ingredients are all fresh. This hotpot made my day. They also have full bar for your choices. Recommended for your try the hotpot. ”
“ Literally as good as it gets, flavorful, delicate, tender home cooked food! I am not personally familiar with what Authentic Asian Cuisine is, but this place and the food here seemed to be what I would be eating if Mama Liu cooked for me in her own home. (I mean this both in terms of what I ate, and the quality of preparation) Rather than have large portions, this location offers smaller more tapas-style portions where you can try many items on the menu. I would caution against sharing meals here though. If you are sharing with one person, it might work, but not more. When I was here, I had one of the soups, tripe, and I believe the "Hong You Zhao Shou" (spelled this way on German menu, likely same on English menu) - they are Pork and Shrimp filled Won Tons in peanut sauce. I also had the ginger tea, and for dessert what I think were stuffed rice balls filled with black sesame paste rolled in coconut. Tea came in a glass container, and was allowed to steep right before you. Rather than give you a five cent packet of tea for much more money, the tea is loose leaf, and I am sure the tea is blended here. Everything I had was superb. The small portions mean that there is much more effort devoted to quality as opposed to quantity. This means that everything was well balanced in terms of flavors. I liked the simplicity of the soup, it was not overfilled with ingredients, but it was far from a flavored broth. I did encounter a tiny piece of cartilage, or bone, or shell, or something in the soup, but it was the size of a course grated piece of salt. I realize that this is inevitable in home cooking, and did not penalize them. Tripe was very simple also. I have to admit that I did not particularly like it, but this was not due to the dish being bad, I just didn't like tripe in this preparation (never had it before). It was delicate and the flavor was very mild, allowing the gentle texture and flavor of the tripe to not be blocked by extraneous elements. If this dish were a large portion, then I would penalize for this. However, seeing as how you are supposed to order many small dishes, this would be one of the simpler ones. The Won Tons were one of the bolder dishes I ordered, but was still somehow delicate. The won tons were steamed to keep the dough soft as could be without having it immediately fall apart. The filling was gentle and flavorful, as was the peanut sauce. Everything in this dish came together nicely. I also liked how mild the peanut sauce was, so mild I didn't recognize the peanut flavor (I neglected to read the peanut part off the menu) The desert was... you guessed it... tender and flavorful. I like that this dish was sweeter than I've encountered most desserts in Vienna, it was however not overwhelmingly sweet, and did not lose the sesame and coconut flavors within. Service was quick and very nice. Very uncommon for the check to be presented, and I was allowed to pay into the little booklet, where the server picks it up and processes payment. Very common in America, but almost unheard of in Vienna where you usually pay waiter directly. (at least everywhere I've been so far) ”
“ Tried to go on a Saturday evening but thankfully saw on a review that reservations are important. Called and no luck. Went on a Sunday afternoon, no reservation needed. The mix dim sum basket was fabulous. Ordered it steamed. Also added a side of fried jiao zi. Don't know which I will order next time as both were perfectly prepared. The hot pot was fun to try. Ordered the Scharfe ma la Suppe, the waiter warned me it would be spicy. I've been warned of hot food all over this bland city so scoffed to myself about the heat...people: they actually delivered! Delicious and spicy on a cold winter day. It was a bit too much work and pricey compared to the other menu items but glad I did it. ”
“ What a delightful new find! A modern Chinese restaurant for young professional people. We got a selection of 5 appetizers which the seaweed salad was my favorite. Then we shared a seafood hotpot with two different broths - one was tomato the other coconut curry. The tomato was nice and mild. The other was more pungent. It is some 'work' - like a fondue - but a lot of fun! An interactive dinner! Service was fast and super friendly. The interior is exposed brick and modern furniture. There are individual but also communal tables. There were no families so it was a perfect date spot for a quiet romantic evening! Huge plus: the entire restaurant is non smoking. Tip: a reservation is required if you don't want to be disappointed. ”