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Lee Ho Fook

$101 and over
Chinese
11-15 Duckboard Pl, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

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Lee Ho Fook

4.7
$101 and over
Chinese
Melbourne CBD

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Good for business meals
Lee Ho Fook means ‘good fortune for your mouth’ - inspired from the Warren Zevon lyrics in Werewolves of London.
A Chinese restaurant, hidden down a Melbourne laneway, off the iconic Flinders Lane dining precinct.

Our cuisine takes the legacy of deliciousness given to us by generations of Chinese Australians and taking it to a highly personal and creative direction.

A new style of Chinese cuisine.

From the mind of Victor Liong.

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2026

  • Award icon
    GFG 2 Hats2024

From the OpenTable editors: Chef and owner Victor Liong trained at Marque under Mark Best before opening this 50 Best Discovery restaurant in 2013. He draws on the full breadth of his Chinese-Australian culinary heritage to create dishes like crispy eggplant in spiced red vinegar and prawn toast finished with sea urchin. Make the most of your meal with a selection from the all-Australian wine list, alongside a short selection of Chinese wines. The dining room is moody and close-set, the kind of space that turns dinner into an occasion.

Executive chef: Victor Liong and Daniel Gordon

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Contemporary Asian, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. GFG 2 Hats 2024
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

All Experiences

  • Tasting Menu $195/per person

    A$195.00 per person

    1 - 10 people

    Multiple dates available
    An indulgent dining experience, showcasing creative Chinese cuisine with premium local ingredients. *Please note due to the nature of this menu we cannot cater for vegan dietaries at this time.
    Tasting Menu $195/per person Photo
  • A'La Carte Menu with Pre-Order Options

    1 - 7 people

    Multiple dates available
    Order as you please from our a'la carte menu - seasonal dishes and menu classics and favourites.
    A'La Carte Menu with Pre-Order Options Photo
  • Shared Banquet Menu for Groups - $140

    A$140.00 per person

    6 - 20 people

    Multiple dates available
    Shared Lee Ho Fook Banquet Menu for groups of 6 or larger. Includes all Lee Ho Fook classics, delivered in a shared dining format, especially designed for groups of 6 or larger. Baby Cucumber, cashew cream, Sichuan chilli crisp Pickled Spring Bay Mussel, chilli oil, fennel and nasturtium vinegar Crispy Eggplant, spiced red vinegar Pan Fried Pork and Cabbage Dumplings, black vinegar and house made chilli oil Lee Ho Fook Peking Duck, traditional accompaniments, steamed pancakes Steamed Whole Market Fish Fujian Fried Rice, blue swimmer crab, scallop, house made xo Jasmine Tea infused custard, burnt caramel
    Shared Banquet Menu for Groups - $140 Photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Lee Ho Fook.

4.7

4.7
(256)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • City Centre

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lee Ho Fook offers an unforgettable dining experience with "fabulous food and service." Guests rave about its innovative dishes, with highlights like the "crispy eggplant" and "prawn toast." The ambience is "quiet and elegant," and the tasting menu is a popular choice. A must-visit for "incredible" Chinese dining in Melbourne.
256 Reviews
  1. Sheila Gold

    Ottawa19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding The lobster noodles The prawn toast The Peking duck And everything else were delicious

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  2. Kerry

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and service, my cousin visiting from overseas and I had a great night out. I would highly recommend Lee Ho Fook.

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  3. Will

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious foods, did not miss on a dish. Great service and thanks to the wait staff and chefs

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  4. Chintia

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Crispy eggplant was phenomenal. Will go again just for that.

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  5. Marcel

    Melbourne2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Given the rave reviews being one of Melbourne's top Chinese eateries (one hat), the six of us diners agree that: * the service was haphazard (slow. inattentive and confused) * the food was good but nothing special (there is equal value at half the price) * the wine list excellent but very $$$ We diners felt the one hat rating is generous.

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  6. Chris

    Brisbane2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very innovative dishes with extraordinary flavours. But the pecking duck was too meaty for me, good flavours though. Will go back to try à la carte menu next time.

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  7. Gary

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service Quiet, elegant surrounds , we were sitting near the back on a side wall Will definitely be back some time

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  8. noel

    Inverness1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding restaurant Best Chinese in Melbourne

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  9. Peter

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Best Asian dining experience in Melbourne. Outstanding.

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  10. Colin

    Victoria13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always and the free BYO on Monday to Wednesday was a fantastic idea and should be taken up by some of the other city landmark restaurants!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Contemporary Asian, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. GFG 2 Hats 2024
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

FAQs

Lee Ho Fook can be very busy for special nights, reviewers describe a “busy Lunar New Year’s night”, while some weekday evenings are much quieter, with one guest finding the restaurant only 30% full at 8pm and another noting a quiet Thursday night pre-Christmas.

Lee Ho Fook feels stylish and intimate, tucked down a Melbourne laneway with a good-sized upstairs dining room and a lively chef’s counter, guests praise its great atmosphere, calming vibe and controlled noise levels.

Yes, Lee Ho Fook was awarded 2 Hats by GFG in 2024.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, neat clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is required.

On set/tasting meals guests report the amount is satisfying, several reviewers called the amount ‘‘plenty’’ or "just right" for the table.

Yes, Lee Ho Fook is a popular choice for special evenings, with intimate upstairs seating and praised sommelier-led wine pairings that many guests cite for celebratory visits.

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A photo of Lee Ho Fook restaurant

Lee Ho Fook

4.7
$101 and over
Chinese
Melbourne CBD

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
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