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Chef Lagenda

16 Pin Oak Cres, Flemington VIC 3031, Australia

Recommended by 18 people

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16 Pin Oak Cres, Flemington VIC 3031, Australia

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+61 3 9376 2668
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Chef Lagenda

Skip the snaking queues on Pin Oak Crescent for DIY Malaysian hotpot bowls laced with aromatic sambal. Locals pass right by the neighboring crowd for a calm table—especially upstairs—to build custom soups from a spread of fresh greens, meats, and seafood. Choose your broth, whether that means rich coconut laksa, peppery fish head soup, or Penang har mee. You end up with a steaming, tailored noodle bowl loaded with tender eggplant and crisp greens without ever feeling rushed out the door.

  • Custom DIY hotpot: Select your own fresh meats, vegetables, and seafood before pairing them with traditional broths like laksa, fish head soup, or Penang har mee.
  • Relaxed two-story seating: A two-level dining room provides a comfortable, unhurried alternative to the crowded street queues nearby.
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Why Dine at Chef Lagenda

Authentic Malaysian broths, customizable DIY hotpot, and relaxed multi-level dining on Pin Oak Crescent

  • Authentic, Generously Portioned Regional Broths

    Diners choose from deeply flavorful regional broths like rich curry laksa, Penang har mee, and fish head soup, paired with generous fresh ingredients.

    Generous serving size, broth is very flavourful, temperature is nice and hot

    Muggle Chef

  • Destination-Quality Seafood Laksa

    The seafood laksa is crafted with standout fresh seafood and robust, well-spiced broth that rivals any across Melbourne.

    the seafood laksa in CL is THE BEST LAKSA YOU WILL FIND IN MELBOURNE

    Ali “Jeff” Jafari

  • Interactive DIY Hotpot Customization

    Diners can build their own custom bowl by selecting exact fresh ingredients and pairing them with regional Malaysian soup bases.

    It's DIY with a good variety of ingredients, before picking your own broth (laksa, harmee or fish).

    H Rug

  • Hands-On Fresh Ingredient Selection

    Guests enjoy the engaging process of hand-picking fresh ingredients from display counters before chefs cook them to order.

    Choose your ingredients....Fun! ...then let your incredible Malaysian chef make magic.

    Mary-Ellen Hawke

  • Unhurried Multi-Level Dining Space

    Spacious multi-level seating provides a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere without the rushed turnover typical of busy noodle venues.

    its far more comfortable dining here and you dont get rushed to leave.

    S Lo

  • Queue-Free Neighborhood Convenience

    Patrons enjoy superior, authentic Malaysian fare right on Pin Oak Crescent without enduring long street queues next door.

    Why wait in line for Laksa King, when you can get a better Laksa next door?

    Malcolm Young

Authentic Malaysian specialties and customizable noodle soups on Pin Oak Crescent

  • Laksa

    BEST laksa soup I had in a while in Melbourne

    Brenda Tan

  • DIY Hotpot

    I enjoyed going here for hotpot. It's DIY with a good variety of ingredients, before picking your own broth

    H Rug

  • Hainanese Chicken Rice

    The chicken rice was fragrant with tender chicken and a rich flavourful soy sauce

    Angel Khong

  • Beef Hor Fun

    Beef Hor Fun well done with wok hei.

    E C

Before you head over

Practical advice on seating, ordering your hotpot, and avoiding local dining queues.

  • Bypass Street Queues

    Skip long queues at nearby noodle joints by heading directly here, where tables turn comfortably without being hurried out the door.

  • Build Your Own Hotpot Bowl

    Pick your own fresh meats, vegetables, and seafood from the counter display, then pair them with authentic broth bases like laksa, penang har mee, or fish head soup.

  • Head Upstairs for Relaxed Seating

    Request a table on the upstairs level for a roomier, quieter meal away from the busier ground-floor kitchen traffic, and book in advance for groups of four or more.

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