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Mama Lor Restaurant & Bakery

Shop 5/39-45 Rooty Hill Rd N, Rooty Hill NSW 2766, Australia

Recommended by 65 people

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Find Mama Lor Restaurant & Bakery

Shop 5/39-45 Rooty Hill Rd N, Rooty Hill NSW 2766, Australia

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+61 2 8809 7778
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Mama Lor Restaurant & Bakery

Mama Lor brings the warmth of a classic Pinoy carinderia to Rooty Hill with rich comfort dishes, smoky barbecue, and an in-house bakery. The kitchen grills skewers and chicken inasal over lumpwood charcoal, imbuing every bite with deep char, while large platters of crisp lechon belly and simmering bulalo feed tables of families and friends. Come hungry for hearty portions, but save room on the way out—shelves by the entrance stay stacked with fresh pandesal, cakes, and individually wrapped merienda to take home.

  • Lumpwood Charcoal Grill: Chicken inasal and pork skewers hit the grill over lumpwood charcoal for deep, authentic smoky flavor.
  • In-House Bakery & Merienda: An in-house bakery counter offers fresh bread, sweet cakes, and packaged traditional merienda treats to take home.
  • Regional Filipino Comforts: Generous shared platters of crisp lechon belly, comforting bulalo, and refreshing halo-halo bring the taste of home.
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Why Diners Choose Mama Lor Restaurant & Bakery

From authentic Visayan charcoal grilling and on-site bakery favorites to heartwarming family gatherings, discover why Mama Lor is Western Sydney's Filipino destination.

  • Charcoal-Grilled Visayan Specialties

    Dishes like Visayan chicken inasal, bulalo, and lechon belly deliver authentic regional flavors cooked fresh over lumpwood charcoal.

    They grill food fresh over lumpwood charcoal.

    geoff stevenson

  • Integrated In-House Bakery Counter

    A built-in bakery counter stocks freshly baked breads, butter cakes, and packaged traditional meriendas to take home after dining.

    They also have a bakery inside and a galore of traditional meriendas, individually packed and displayed on the shelves.

    T Best

  • A Heartwarming Taste of Home

    Welcoming staff and classic Filipino music evoke the nostalgic feeling of being back in the Philippines or visiting family back home.

    Mama Lor is an incredible dining stop, especially for Filipinos who are feeling homesick and craving the comforting flavours of food back home.

    Ezekiel Documento

  • Nourishing Comfort Classics

    Generous, piping hot portions of traditional comfort foods like arroz caldo offer deep satisfaction and relief.

    Arroz caldo was some of the best i've ever had, it was the most comforting thing to nurse my migraine away.

    md bw

  • Built for Family Celebrations

    The spacious dining floor and large sharing platters make it a welcoming destination for birthday parties and family meals.

    The food was wonderful, a great place to enjoy with your family and Friends.

    Fernando Soriano

  • Attentive Tabletop Service

    Comfortable group seating is equipped with on-table electronic buzzers to summon prompt server assistance during busy gatherings.

    The seats are very comfortable and they have a gadget on the table that you can press on to seek prompt service.

    T Best

Authentic charcoal-grilled specialties and traditional Filipino favorites

  • Lechon Belly

    The Cebu Lechon Belly was excellent. The pork was soft and juicy and so crispy on top. The dipping sauce was great to cut through the pork and the pickled veges were lovely.

    Leah Ong

  • Chicken Inasal

    Our favorite is the Chicken Inasal, full of flavor and perfectly grilled.

    Hanna Faltiquera

  • Bulalo

    At the initial visit, I tried their Bulalo (bone marrow) cost $45, served with a couple of corn cobs and generous Bok Choy. Oh wow indeed! If you can recall back home the famous phrase "sabaw pa lang ulam na", that's what I experienced with their Bulalo.

    T Best

  • Crispy Pata

    The crispy pata was super crunchy, and the fried rice hit the spot.

    Art Aniag

Other favorites

Bakery pastries, traditional sides, and classic merienda sweets

  • Halo-Halo

    And whatever you do, don’t skip the Halo-Halo :P it’s honestly the closest thing to home I’ve tasted in a long time. It was the perfect way to end the meal, refreshing, authentic, and absolutely worth ordering.

    Leane Leighn

  • Chicken Skin

    Chicken skins are next level as well. Stayed crunchy like glass when I went back for more about an hour later. Not greasy at all.

    md bw

  • Sweet Butter Cake

    The bakery was an added bonus and I took home a lovely sweet butter cake.

    Leah Ong

  • Tortang Talong

    I also tried their version of Tortang Talong (egg plant). First thing my mouth had uttered was 'get out of here'! It was the best taste ever considering there was no added diced pork on top of it.

    T Best

Before you head over

Helpful advice on reservations, group ordering, and bakery treats for your visit to Mama Lor.

  • Reserve a Table in Advance

    The dining room can draw heavy crowds, especially during celebrations and peak times; booking ahead helps avoid lengthy waits or seating delays.

  • Order Generous Mains for Sharing

    Portions like the bulalo, garlic rice, and meat platters are notably hearty, making them ideal to order family-style and share among the table.

  • Pick Up Merienda from the Bakery

    Browse the in-house bakery counter before heading out to pick up fresh bread, sweet butter cakes, or individually packaged meriendas.

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