chef-owner, Lee Ho Fook (Melbourne) · 18 picks
Victor Liong is the chef-owner of Lee Ho Fook, the modern Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. He arrived in Australia from Brunei at six, grew up in Sydney, and cooked at Galileo and Mr Wong before opening it. These are the places he has named himself, across Broadsheet, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and the Bureau of Eating & Drinking.
My defining food moment in Melbourne was the first time I had Peking duck at Flower Drum.
Said on Melbourne Food and Wine Festival · read
It’s such a great representation of Cantonese cuisine in Australia.
Said on Broadsheet · read
I like to take them for a drink and snack at Di Stasio Citta – it’s great. A super-stylish venue, surrounded by impeccable service and great art
Said on Melbourne Food and Wine Festival · read
I love the little snacks here. Fried anchovies, mortadella sliders or just the olives with the Martini!
Said on Broadsheet · read
The best new thing I’ve found is Caretaker’s Cottage. Super vibey, warm and friendly, great drinks and very nice people, central location and super-charming building.
Said on Melbourne Food and Wine Festival · read
Dining at the bar at La Pinta - the perfect neighbourhood restaurant.
Said on Bureau of Eating & Drinking · read
Their cuisine is really focused and thoughtful, and it’s served in a beautiful setting.
Said on Melbourne Food and Wine Festival · read
There’s no better value in Melbourne than Dao Noodle on Little Lonsdale Street – a very approachable knife-cut noodle eatery.
Said on Melbourne Food and Wine Festival · read
It’s in the same arcade as Shandong Mama (also a great eatery)
Said on Melbourne Food and Wine Festival · read
wander down to the City Wine Shop for a steak tartare and some great small bites
Said on Melbourne Food and Wine Festival · read
Ondo in the city is an amazing Korean cafe. I get the pork neck galbi or the steamed barramundi set with a side of raw marinated prawns.
Said on Broadsheet · read
My new favourite is Circl. You get to drink very rare and exclusive wines by the glass.
Said on Broadsheet · read
It’s always special to have Rosa Mitchell cook for you, even more special when it’s your birthday!
Said on Broadsheet · read
I get the spicy pork kimbap and eat it while walking to work.
Said on Broadsheet · read
The fior di latte is outstanding, sometimes I get a scoop, sometimes I get an affogato with the chocolate sauce and crushed hazelnuts, which makes for a super nice touch.
Said on Broadsheet · read
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Published 2026-09-18