Mama’s Dining Group Launches Disuko a Japanese Inspired Rooftop Made for Good Times
There’s a new pulse above Bourke Street. The team behind Hochi Mama, Kiss & Tell, Suzie Q have taken over one of Melbourne’s most recognisable rooftops, the former Madame Brussels, and given it a glittering new identity. Introducing Disuko, a Japanese restaurant and cocktail bar that hums with the glow of Tokyo’s disco era.
Opening seven days a week from noon till late, Disuko is MAMAS Dining Group’s most ambitious project yet. Translating directly to “disco” in Japanese, the venue fuses late-night energy, vinyl soundtracks, and izakaya-inspired dining with MAMAS’ signature flair.
Stepping inside, it’s immediately clear that this is no minimalist Japanese retreat. The group has transformed the space completely, even knocking through what were once office walls to create a flowing, lacquered dining room that opens onto the familiar rooftop terrace. The design, by Thai Ho and in-house designer Joan Budiono, plays with warm timber, terracotta tones, and retro lighting that nods to Tokyo’s 1980s nightlife. There’s an eight-metre bar glowing in soft orange light from its glass-block façade, mirrored ceilings that catch the rhythm of the music, and just enough shine to remind you that you’re here to have fun.
At the launch, guests watched as an enormous bluefin tuna was sliced fresh for sashimi, a statement moment that set the tone for the night. The cocktails were as sharp as the knife work: the Hana Nashi with Roku gin and pear, and the Ginza Girl made with red shiso-infused Grey Goose were clear crowd favourites. Behind the decks, vinyl spun while the disco balls caught every shimmer of the room.
The menu, led by MAMAS Dining Group’s Creative Director Stolley and Head Chef Hoa (formerly of Nobu and Kisumé), blends playful ideas with classic Japanese precision. Highlights include the Fillet-O-Ebi Sando, a plump prawn sandwich inspired by Japan’s fast-food icon, the Udon Carbonara with dashi bacon and miso, and Wagyu Tataki with yuzu kosho cream. It’s available à la carte or as part of the Disuko Setto for $65 per person. For something more intimate, the eight-seat omakase bar glows like sunset, serving a 12-course progression of sushi and sashimi.
Outside, the terrace feels both nostalgic and new. It’s still that familiar Melbourne skyline spot, but now with a terracotta twist and a cocktail in hand instead of a Pimm’s jug. Upstairs, a 30-seat private dining space dubbed The Tokyo Sky Mezzanine overlooks the city, tailor-made for celebrations that run late into the night.
Music is at the core of it all. Disuko’s sound system is lined with handcrafted kumiko-panelled boomboxes, spinning everything from smooth disco and Japanese soul to hip hop.
Speaking at the launch, MAMAS CEO and Director Thai Ho shared, “The inspiration for Disuko came from time spent visiting my family in Shibuya, Tokyo. The culture, the energy, the nightlife, it’s electric. We wanted to bring that feeling to Melbourne. Neon, nostalgia, and good times.”
And that’s exactly what Disuko delivers. It’s a bold, rhythmic, and refreshingly confident addition to the CBD, a reminder that Melbourne’s rooftops still know how to throw a party.
There’s a new pulse above Bourke Street. The team behind Hochi Mama, Kiss & Tell, Suzie Q have taken over one of Melbourne’s most recognisable rooftops, the former Madame Brussels, and given it a glittering new identity. Introducing Disuko, a Japanese restaurant and cocktail bar that hums with the glow of Tokyo’s disco era.