Sooshi Mango On Why Their Restaurant Doesn't Take Bookings

The wonderful Sooshi Mango have just opened their very own restaurant, that looks like every Nonna's home... but we found out they don't take reservations and we need to know why.

[@ruthbentley2090]

Was a teenager in the 60’s when “wogs” were mocked! Us Anglos had never tasted garlic, zucchini, eggplant, olive oil, pizza, ‘proper’ pasta, drank Chianti, grew enough vegetables to feed 20 families, ever heard of Pesto, let alone Gnocchi!, orknew how to make Passata! What more can I say?! How impoverished were we?! The War was terrible, but immigration transformed our Anglo ways. THANKYOU!!! 🐸🎶💕🙏🏾🦋🥸😎😇

[@Robin838]

I'm from England, and when I was growing up, Wog or Wogs was a terrible racist insult. I think it came from golliwogs, which I remember as being black-faced little people used on jars of jam, and maybe in old Enid Blyton stories, but where that came from I'm not sure. Anyway, what does wog mean to you?

[@Katrina.for_art]

@@Robin838 western occidental gentleman 🤩

[@bakerteacher2905]

You guys are quintessentially Australians but when you put on those wigs you are EVERY Italian in the world's nonno and nonna. Buona Fortuna in your restaurant!!

[@kalayne6713]

Just found these guys on YT at 4 45am. Its going to be a long night, early morning, whatever. Next visit to Melbourne, I know where I will be eating. Well done, men.

[@eugenb.8448]

So, does the restaurant have two kitchens? Every Italian family I knew or married into via siblings or cousins always had two kitchens. One on the main floor you kept spotless and the one you used, in the basement :-). Although my family is from Croatia I can relate to all of this. I wonder if they’ve done a video of priests and monks visiting. That was always entertaining when I was a kid watching them smoke, drink, joke, and play cards with my dad and uncles. It was loud, too.

[@thatonethisone5904]

A classic Italian restaurant, miss them sooo very much, miss the Italian influence in Australia. This sounds like what’s needed! Love these guys!

[@singingpurse]

I live in Canada..I want to come to Australia just to go to this restaurant. I was in Brisbane last year..now I need to go to Melbourne, it sounds like.

[@51Saffron]

Italian/Americans in the US are very proud of their heritage, and many family restaurants date back to the 1930's, some even earlier, especially where I live. Some food is authentic Italian (depending on the region they came from) and other Italian American. There is a little Italy in nearly every state, and most keep the culture and heritage alive. I use to live in Perth and Melbourne. Our neighbors were all Italian and they were very generous.

[@davemustaki134]

That restaurant theme is an excellent idea we need them in each city

[@nessuno9945]

Just think that within 25yrs. or so, all these nonnas, nonnos, zias and zios will be gone, and their traditions, approach to life, family and community, gone with them. I'm 70 and I miss my late dad's (died @ 95) 1st generation Calabrese family all the time!

[@theresegorski7686]

I’m the youngest of 5 in a very loud Polish American family. While my older brothers and sisters were out doing God-knows-what I sat in our dinette watching my mom cook and listening to her stories. Mom and dad have since passed so I’m the kinkeeper. Sunday dinner. Everyone welcome at the table! There’s always room for 10 more!!

[@nessuno9945]

@@theresegorski7686 Yes! I was that kid too!

[@johnaleixo9070]

Boys, bring your restaurant to Toronto. Lots of Nona’s here.

[@mariannehannah9153]

Hamilton too. Grew up surrounded by Italian families

[@cristinaxo]

Yes!! This fellow Canadian agrees!! We need this ALL across Canada😂

[@melwignal]

I'm not Italian but you guys have me in stitches 😂😂😂 to know what Italian family life is like.

[@aflaz171]

Norton St. Leichhardt is now dead and devoid of the original ethnic traditions unfortunately.

[@Lanclasscan]

What fun, authentic guys! Love your comedy, makes my day here in staid, placid Ontario, Canada. I wish you more and more success for bringing joy and real life back ! 🥰🥰🤩🤩😂😂

[@missp5152]

Love to hear their Australian accents after only seeing their Italian comedies. How well the three get on together is so enjoyable😁😆😂

[@thomasbarca9297]

I feel the restaurant reminds me of my late nonnas place I miss her

[@lindaross783]

I'm from the States. I love these guys. I watch them on KZbin as the moms and aunts.I laugh so hard. They are brillant!.

[@robertstojcevski1098]

Nice food, but definitely not like going to Nona's, At Nona's you would've exploded with the amount of food she gave you!!!

[@jewelphoenix2334]

Love these guys, they have me side-splitting in laughter!

[@LauraMoyaLocalMortgageBroker]

I am based in Melbourne and have visited a few times now. My kids love it. I love the food and the decore. The bill coming out on the old school phono filing systems 😂😂😂.

[@ginac895]

I love Australians ❤️ Sure, do miss my Nonna's house.

[@mexico3459]

I'll go their to get re traumatized of my child hood 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fodroumpouras4038]

Sooshi mango’s Greek imitation are superb. I was wondering if one of the members have Greek roots. They are soooo good.

[@IrinaC524]

I couldn't figure out if they were Greek or Italian, that's how good their Greek impressions are!

[@coolerheadsprevail9312]

I'm new to the Sooshi Mango experience, and the Mamas and the Papas where hilarious. That being said, I kept asking myself whether it was either Greek or Italian 😂.

[@uhu836]

Una faca, una raca! South Italy is Greek!

[@lukeyea]

They're Italian 🇮🇹

[@Mgjuvfoss]

⁠@@uhu836It’s actually spelt “Una faccia una razza”. Southern Italy which one can argue on the mainland is from Abruzzo down to Calabria and the islands of Sicilia and Sardegna has very minimal Greek influence overall. Southern Italy is very much Italian and Italia in terms of culture,language,religion and other aspects has much more in common with Spain. Two different things Italiani in living in Australia and Italiani living in Italy.

[@JanetBeebe-nh9re]

I understand the boys better when they are speaking Italian. I have a more difficult time understanding the Australian accent

[@lidia6052]

Italians don't eat spaghetti with meatballs, thats why 😂☝😂

[@isabellaciviero875]

Ma sono anche tre bei ragazzi !!!

[@luminyam6145]

I love these guys.

[@carolinamelara3093]

They are the very best!!! Love them!!

[@wildsoulhesh3602]

❤❤❤

[@lilianesaad4101]

Love them❤

[@ShatziNJ]

Australia?

[@Seruphin]

yes?

[@Maha_s1999]

These guys understand the old school Italian culture. I didn't know about them, just found them out on youtube. I watched some videos on the train and laughed so hard I was crying!!! Meno male che il treno era quasi vuoto!!

[@chiarabianchi6346]

Funny comedians..but spaghetti with meatballs sauce Is not AN Italian receipe!!!

[@bettyboop7426]

Nothing Italian about Leichhardt these days,better off in Concord or perhaps share with the Greeks at Brighton

[@michelleburnitt6895]

I love these guys. Tooo funny.

[@ellenmcaleese7004]

I do enjoy watching their skits but the level of swearing is sometimes too much.

[@THEDEVILEYES1]

I can't wait to visit the restaurant and re-visit my childhood!

[@user-tq2og9cw7q]

The only comedians worth watching. They make me laugh all the time.

[@enasfathy2174]

I love you guys 💖. Greetings from Egypt 🇪🇬

[@andyiswonderful]

I think these guys are hilarious. But, what is the meaning of Sooshi Mango?

[@dorisdarmanin4274]

Their restaurant food needs to improve, went there twice, all you get in a salad is just lettuce, no tomatoes, no cucumber, no olives, for what l was charged, for just lettuce leaves, just not right!!

[@ioannisgordios12]

They don't mention anything about the Greek style....

[@nigrev1974]

Va tutto bene ragazzi ma il vino ce lo facciamo NOI!

[@invictafilms2690]

I guess Superwog is yesterday’s news

[@RoanPretorius-de7xv]

Are they Italian or Greek?

[@sharkweek44]

😂😂❤👍

[@belladogga1]

❤yep come from nsw

[@Bueddenwarder-Aggerschnagger]

Guys, bring your restaurant to Berlin (called Germany's pizza capital)! So many hungry people here, with and without Italian heritage. Seeing you soon?! 🍕🍆🧄🥦🍝

[@VelijiaDzaferic]

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