Restaurant

Lee Lee Hot Bread

2/240 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

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2/240 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

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HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lee Lee Hot Bread

Victoria Street’s enduring hot-bread shop sidesteps the block’s notorious queues while loading baguettes with serious intent. Regulars skip the neighbouring lines for crispy roast pork rolls packed to the brim with airy crackling, pickled carrots, cucumber, and a savoury smear of pâté. The kitchen splits its baking between classic flaky, soft-crumb baguettes and crunchy tiger bread crusts. Early arrivals pick through warm trays of savory xíu mại meatballs simmered in tomato sauce, while the counter fridge holds grab-and-go boxes of bánh cuốn, rice paper rolls, and sticky rice. No tables, quick counter turnover, and cash or card over the glass before heading out to the footpath.

  • Crispy Roast Pork Bánh Mì: Generously stuffed with crisp roast pork, cucumber, pickles, and pâté on classic flaky rolls or crackled tiger bread.
  • Grab-and-Go Vietnamese Boxes: Pre-packed takeaway boxes stocked with fresh bánh cuốn, rice paper rolls, sticky rice, and cassava sweets.
  • Bustling Victoria Street Counter: An unassuming, counter-service institution moving queues swiftly with zero fuss and early morning warm bakes.

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Why Diners Choose Lee Lee Hot Bread

Generously packed rolls, signature tiger bread, and ready-to-go Vietnamese staples on Victoria Street.

  • Generously Stuffed Crispy Pork Rolls

    Customers highlight generously stuffed rolls loaded with roast pork and crisp crackling balanced by fresh herbs and pate.

    stuffed full to the brim with tender roast pork, crackling, crisp pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and a satisfying smear of pâté and mayo

    Amilliah
  • Signature Crackled Tiger Bread Option

    Patrons appreciate the distinct option to order their rolls on crackled tiger bread alongside traditional bakery baguettes.

    Crispy tiger bread, plenty of pork crackling and a good selection of drinks

    Jack Cal
  • Ready-Made Vietnamese Boxes for Takeaway

    In addition to fresh banh mi, the counter offers grab-and-go Vietnamese staples like rice paper rolls, sticky rice, and noodle boxes.

    Great place for Viet rolls and some ready made meals like rice paper rolls and sticky rice.

    Elaine Teo
  • Early Morning Road Trip and Picnic Pickups

    Opening early with portable savoury items and filled rolls makes it a dependable pickup point before road trips and weekend outings.

    Great for takeaway meals and they open early even on weekends so I often pick up meals before a road trip or picnic :)

    Elaine Teo
  • Warm Morning Breads and Savoury Items

    Early visitors benefit from fresh-baked loaves still warm from the oven, paired with warm meat fillings and house-made savoury pastries.

    The best time to order a bânh mì thịt is early morning when the bread is baked fresh and still warm.

    LA May
  • Comforting Xiu Mai Meatball Rolls

    Specialty fillings like slow-simmered xiu mai in rich tomato sauce provide a flavourful, comforting alternative to cold cuts.

    The first of the two I ate was the soft meatballs in tomato sauce - xiu mai - and it was SENSATIONAL.

    Tobias Horrocks

Other favorites

Traditional Vietnamese sides and classic bakery sweet treats

  • Chả giò

    The chả giò and pâté chaud/patê sô are scrumptious and in particular, the chả giò taste homemade in the best possible way.

    LA May
  • Rice paper rolls

    Great place for Viet rolls and some ready made meals like rice paper rolls and sticky rice.

    Elaine Teo
  • Caramel slice

    I will continue to go back time and time again for a roll and caramel slice.

    Janelle Galea
  • Custard tart

    can never go past the custard tart

    Genevieve Engelhardt

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there seating available inside the bakery?

Lee Lee Hot Bread is dedicated strictly to takeaway service with no indoor seating, making it easy to pick up rolls and packaged dishes to go.

Should you expect long wait times or queues?

The bakery moves quickly with little to no wait, offering an efficient alternative to the longer lines often found along Victoria Street.

What can you order besides banh mi?

Beyond made-to-order banh mi, you can find pre-packaged savory foods such as rice paper rolls, banh cuon, and sticky rice, as well as sweets, custard tarts, and hot savory pastries.

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