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Ho Liao Melbourne by Ho Jiak (Enter from Rainbow Alley)

Level/2 Rainbow Alley, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 79 people

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Find Ho Liao Melbourne by Ho Jiak (Enter from Rainbow Alley)

Level/2 Rainbow Alley, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 8637 0889
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ho Liao Melbourne by Ho Jiak (Enter from Rainbow Alley)

Tucked away on Level 2 off Rainbow Alley, Chef Junda Khoo delivers unapologetic Malaysian street cooking with serious wok hei. Regulars pack the dining room for lunch specials with entree and main sizing, pairing charred char kway teow alongside crisp fried chicken and cold teh tarik. Come evening, round up a crowd for generous multi-course banquets spanning roast duck with pancakes, assam nyonya barramundi, and wok-fried belacan kangkung, finished off with palm syrup-drenched blue pea flower sago.

  • Wok-Fired Hawker Staples: Noodles and rice dishes like char kway teow arrive with distinct wok char and flexible portion options for quick midday combos.
  • Sharing Banquets & Seafood: Spacious booths host multi-course sharing menus featuring roast duck, assam nyonya barramundi, and mud crab.
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Distinctive Dining Advantages

Why diners choose Ho Liao Melbourne for hawker classics, group banquets, and CBD lunches

  • Smoky Wok Hei and Bold Hawker Flavours

    Ho Liao's kitchen delivers the signature high-heat smokiness essential to Malaysian street dishes like Char Kway Teow without overwhelming the balance.

    The Char Kway Teow was perfect. It had the distinct wok hei taste without being overly salty.

    Verlyn Teo

  • Elevated Street Staples and Specialty Seafood

    Classic street food staples are paired alongside premium seafood creations like salted duck egg squid, cooked with punchy seasonings and expert texture.

    The Char Kway Teow had incredible wok hei, and the Salted Duck Egg Squid was crisp, rich, and ridiculously addictive.

    Jiang Yucheng

  • Multi-Course Banquets for Group Dining

    Curated banquet set menus offer an expansive progression of courses, making it easy to feed tables and celebrate special occasions together.

    We ordered the $75 pp set menu and thought it was great overall with a good variety of dishes.

    Sylvia Liu

  • Spacious Setting for Gatherings and Celebrations

    The roomy dining room and shareable platters accommodate large parties, family reunions, and festive group gatherings with ease.

    A great place for family dinners and gatherings.

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  • Generous Value Weekday Lunch Combos

    CBD diners get generous multi-item lunch sets featuring noodles, hot sides, and iced drinks at unbeatable workday prices.

    My $22 lunch special (entree size) of Char Kuay Teow, side of fried chicken wing, acar & omelette & cold Teh Tarik was very generous & hit the spot.

    Kheng Wong

  • Flexible Entree and Main Sizing Options

    Unlike standard single-portion eateries, select noodle and rice dishes come in both entree and main portion sizes to suit varied midday appetites.

    some of the rice/noodle dishes have options of entree/main sizes, caters well for people with different appetite.

    BeeYan & King

Signature hawker noodles, banquet roast meats, and premium seafood specialties

  • Char Kway Teow

    The Char Kway Teow was perfect. It had the distinct wok hei taste without being overly salty.

    Verlyn Teo

  • Roast Duck with Pancakes

    We ordered the Malaysian duck and pancakes which was a highlight!

    Taylor Tunaley

  • Hainanese Chicken

    The Hainanese chicken was incredibly tender and juicy

    lin ruby

  • Salted Egg Yolk Mud Crab

    The salted egg yolk mud crab was insanely good — rich, creamy, and packed with flavor.

    zozo lu

Other favorites

Traditional beverages, wok-tossed greens, and comforting desserts to complement your meal

  • Belacan Kangkung

    Belacan Kangkung – proper wok flavour

    Vyen Shin

  • Mantou Buns

    The mantou buns were soft and fluffy, perfect for soaking up the sauces.

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  • Coconut Sago Pudding

    Don’t skip the teh tarik and the coconut sago pudding — everything was a hit!

    zozo lu

  • Teh Tarik

    cold Teh Tarik was very generous & hit the spot

    Kheng Wong

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful dining touches that elevate authentic Malaysian street eats into a standout CBD experience

  • Guided Banquet Course Introductions

    Servers take time during multi-course banquets to introduce and walk diners through the distinct components and background of traditional dishes like Pai Tee and belachan kangkung.

  • Attentive Dietary Coordination for Group Events

    For celebratory group gatherings and team lunches, floor staff take proactive care to accommodate all specific dietary requirements across large parties.

  • Dual-Portion and Lunch Combo Flexibility

    Select noodle and rice favourites are offered with entree and main sizing options alongside weekday lunch combos, giving diners precise flexibility over portion sizes.

  • Traditional Pork Lard and Sambal Accoutrements

    Signature Char Kway Teow is elevated with melt-in-the-mouth crisp pork lard and punchy house sambal served on the side to customize heat and richness.

Before you head over

Practical tips on portion sizing, set menus, and peak hours at Rainbow Alley.

  • Choose Entree or Main Sizing for Flexible Sampling

    Dishes come with entree and main sizing options, plus lunch combo specials with sides like fried chicken wings and teh tarik. Sizing down allows solo diners or pairs to sample multiple street food items without over-ordering.

  • Book Banquets for Groups and Celebrations

    Group dining works best by reserving a banquet or set menu—such as the 9-dish banquet or $75 per person set menu—to enjoy shared dishes like roast duck and Pai Tee alongside comfortable booth seating.

  • Plan Ahead for Peak Hours and Weekend Surcharges

    While weekend walk-ins around 5pm or off-peak late lunches often find ample seating, peak Saturday lunch and Tuesday dinner sessions fill up quickly. Also keep in mind the 10% Sunday surcharge.

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