Ho Jiak ★ 4.4
Ho Jiak in Rainbow Alley is Melbourne's best Malaysian kitchen: noodle dishes referencing Penang and KL regional traditions with roti made in the open.
Order: Curry mee noodles with coconut milk broth
CuisineFrench
Price$$
Neighbourhoodcbd
HoursMon-Fri 7am-late, Sat-Sun 8am-late
Must order: French onion soup and the daily rotisserie plate
Location
Address: 19-23 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
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