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Ho Jiak Melbourne - Junda's Playground (Enter via 1 Rainbow Alley)

6.8Locals Score / 10

#10 of 20 Restaurants in Melbourne

Known forMaotai crispy roast duckLaksa bombDrunken abaloneClaypot rice
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Creative Malaysian fusion restaurant hidden in a Rainbow Alley laneway, with standout dishes like Maotai crispy roast duck, laksa bomb, and lotus leaf steamed mud crab with foie gras. The sophisticated white and brown interior and attentive service make it feel special, though it's tucked away enough that you need to know where to look.

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Phone(03) 8637 0888
Websitehojiak.com.au
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Last verifiedJuly 21, 2026

Locals Score

6.8/10
  • Value6.0
  • Excellence9.0
  • Local love7.0
  • Authenticity8.0
  • Lasting reputation7.0
  • Distinctiveness9.0
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Last reviewed July 21, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.