Lee Ho Fook

Head to the CBD, where head chef Victor Liong is creating contemporary renditions of traditional Chinese dishes that are sure to impress. Unbridled enthusiasm from the kitchen sees the incorporation of novel ingredients in new and exciting ways, like fake meat substitute Impossible Pork folded into chive dumplings and quince combined with hoisin in the lacquered duck dish. This sentiment carries through to the desserts, where custard is infused with jasmine tea and the trifle features rose tea and osmanthus cream.

Occupying an old brick warehouse down a fabulously scungy laneway, Lee Ho Fook is the epitome of modern Chinese culinary wizardry. The kitchen packs an…

Follow the neon light down the alleyway and step into the dimly lit, rendered brick walls of chef Victor Liong’s Lee Ho Fook. Dining here will rid you of your preconceived notions of Chinese fine dining as Victor’s modern approach pairs the legacy of traditional dishes with his own creative interpretation like smoked eel, foie gras, candied konbu, and pink peppercorn or pork jowl, baby bok choi cooked in mussel water, Warragul greens, star anise roast duck sauce. "If you've got a special bottle you've been looking to crack into but haven't found the opportunity, take it in for dinner on Monday through Wednesday, there's no corkage, or if you're taking a rest from the booze enjoy their tea pairing for just $50 per person," Urban List Melbourne editor Navarone Farrell says.

Victor Liong’s extravagant, flavour-packed take on contemporary Chinese has been a hit from the very start, with Lee Ho Fook often held to the same standard as Flower Drum, despite being vastly different from the decidedly more fine-dining restaurant. The buzzy eating house is a testament to what happens when fresh ingredients and kitchen know-how are applied to something as multi-faceted and complex as modern Chinese cuisine. Pepper some impeccable service on top of that and it’s absolutely no surprise to see Lee Ho Fook on this Melbourne dining bucket list.

Showcasing the very best of traditional and modern Chinese cuisine in Melbourne, Lee Ho Fook is a must for any serious aficionado of East Asian cooking. Tucked away down a Melbourne alleyway from Flinders Lane, Lee Ho Fook has the vibes and energy of a fast-paced alternative eatery straight out of The Bear. The stand outs include their Four Dances of the Sea seafood platter as well as the signature Lee Ho Fook Peking Duck, a maltose glazed dry aged duck that simply melts off the fork.

Hatted Chinese fine diner Lee Ho Fook is fantastic any time of the week, but at weekends it really ramps things up with a special yum cha brunch for $80 per head (add another $60 for the wine pairing). Feast on the classics – prawn toast, har gow, siu mai and char siu bao – executed with extra care and flair. Since this is Le Ho Fook, you can also look forward to more creative takes on yum cha, like char siu-laminated beef puffs and jasmine tea custard for dessert.

Duckboard PlaceSet in a graffiti-lined alley just off Flinders Lane, Lee Ho Fook is the brainchild of acclaimed chef Victor Liong, and it reimagines traditional Chinese flavours through a modern lens. Think ocean trout sashimi, with salted chilli and black beans, or a master stock poached spatchcock, with soy caramelised onions, green garlic and ginger, all served in a setting that celebrates traditional themes with a modern flourish. Even the lanterns are funky.

A new style of Chinese cuisine, Lee Ho Fook showcases the best of Australian producers, growers and winemakers, from the mind of Chef Victor Liong. Their award-winning cuisine takes the legacy of deliciousness given by generations of Chinese Australians and takes it to a highly personal and creative direction. Lee Ho Fook has two locations - one hidden down a Melbourne laneway off the iconic Flinders Lane dining precinct.

Lee Ho Fook is a Chinese restaurant located in Melbourne’s lively Flinders Lane neighborhood. Award-winning chefs transform traditional Chinese meals with a modern twist, drawing inspiration from Taiwanese street cuisine, Singaporean hawker stalls, and regional Cantonese cookery. Lee Ho Fook serves flavorful dishes with innovation and depth, from their famous Beef Rendang to their much-raved crispy Peking Duck Pancakes.

Hidden behind a grungy laneway address on 11-15 Duckboard Pl, Lee Ho Fook surprises with modern Chinese sophistication. Chef Victor Liong’s urbane approach to Chinese cuisine results in dishes like precision-roasted duck breast with pear hoisin and jasmine-scented crème caramel. The restaurant’s elegant two-floor setting, extensive wine list, and Chinese tea pairings elevate the dining experience to new heights.

Le Ho Fook has been serving up creative and stylish modern Chinese fare in Melbourne since 2013, when it opened its doors in Collingwood. Now located in the CBD, the brainchild of head chef and owner Victor Liong has become a Melbourne dining institution. The focus is Chinese-Australian classics with a contemporary take, designed to please everyone from the grandparents to the kids.

Classic Chinese cooking with a contemporary twist is the theme here. A selection of acclaimed chef Victor Liong’s menu is on offer alongside a great list of cocktails (with a focus on Martinis) featuring interesting independent distilleries and fine wines by the glass. And what better to match with a crispy spring onion pancake than a glass of Best’s Foudre Ferment Riesling!

Lee Ho Fook in Melbourne offers a fresh take on Chinese cuisine, featuring top Australian producers, growers, and winemakers. Their approach blends time-honored techniques with a modern touch, letting locally sourced ingredients shine. The welcoming atmosphere and careful attention to quality make it a standout spot in the city.

Lee Ho Fook offers a refined yum cha lunch menu every weekend. With a focus on traditional dishes and a select wine list, this restaurant provides a sophisticated setting for enjoying classics like prawn dumplings and wok-fried rice noodles. It’s more suited to older kids due to its sophisticated vibes.

Victor Liong’s modern Chinese restaurant is a Melbourne dining treasure. Not only does Lee Ho Fook pack more flavour wallop per square centimetre than most, it does it with intelligence and wit. Who wouldn’t delight in classic prawn toast blinged with sea urchin and a side of salted yolk butter?

Head to the city where head chef Victor Liong is creating some truly modern cuisine that is sure to impress. Unbridled enthusiasm from the kitchen sees traditional dishes updated, like the Lee Ho Fook spring onion 'Chinizza': a fried pizza done shallot pancake-style, with buffalo mozzerella.

While not on Flinders Lane, it’s worth veering down Duckboard Place to taste this modern reimagining of Chinese food. Lee Ho Fook means ‘good fortune for your mouth’ and your taste buds are in for a treat at this alleyway diner. The seasonal tasting menu is made for sharing.

92 Smith Street, Collingwood (they’ll be moving to Duckboard Place in the city mid to late 2015) Telephone (03) 9077 6261 Open Monday and Wednesday to Saturday 6:00pm to 11:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm to 10:00pm Good to know: The bill can creep up on you.

Location: 11-15 Duckboard Pl, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Ph: (03) 9654 8239. Based in the heart of the city, Lee Ho Fook is a Chinese restaurant with a twist. Here a range of delicious dishes are taken to the next level with skill and imagination.

Lee Ho Fook’s creates modern Asian fusion dishes in their sleek modern eatery. The dishes here are packed with flavour, and spicy to boot, utilising Australian produce and prepared using a combination of traditional and modern techniques.

Lee Ho Fook is among the top Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. It has a set menu of small delectable meals on the graf-scrawled Duckboard Place. You can explore the Sunday lunch menu in this Chinese Restaurant Melbourne on any occasion.

For this lockdown, Lee Ho Fook has put together a tight selection on its online shop. Choose from a DIY Peking duck at home situation, or go in on the handmade dumplings (it's $25 for 18). There's also a small range of condiments.

operating hours:Monday & Tuesday Closed, Wednesday - Friday: 6–10:30pm, Saturday: 12–4pm, 6–10:30pm, Sunday: 12–4pm. Elegant fine dining Chinese restaurant with tasting menus and Australian wines. ”Had my birthday dinner there.

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