Lee Ho Fook
Last updatedβ 4.8 Β· 436 Google reviews Β· $$$$
Lee Ho Fook is a New Chinese restaurant on level 1 of the Porter House Precinct on Castlereagh Street, in a heritage warehouse space. It feels intimate and private, with a relaxed but refined mood that suits birthdays and special dinners. It is best known for its seafood and charcoal-cooked dishes and its wine list. Hyde Park South is about 3 minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at Lee Ho Fook
Food at Lee Ho Fook
Dinner runs Monday to Saturday, with lunch on Friday and Saturday. The menu centres on premium Australian seafood and beef cooked over charcoal, with Chinese flavours throughout, and there is a tasting menu as well as an Γ la carte menu. Regulars name the prawn toast, the Peking duck and the pickled mussels. One visitor also praised the crab noodles and the kung pao king prawns. Plates are presented with care: one shows crisp, glazed sticks topped with spring onion, another a fish fillet with crisp, scaled skin under fresh herbs. Vegetarian dishes are offered.
What to order: Prawn toast Β· Peking duck Β· Pickled mussels
Drinks at Lee Ho Fook
The drinks focus on wine, with a prestige wine list and a sommelier-selected pairing alongside the courses. Visitors mention a wine recommendation from the restaurant manager that paired well with the menu. A Chinese tea pairing is also offered, with teas brewed in house and served like wine. Cocktails are available too.
Free BYO on Mondays
On Mondays you can bring your own bottle with the food provided and no corkage charge. On the other nights of the week a $50 per bottle fee applies. The restaurant also runs a mahjong club on the last Saturday of each month, with two hours of play, snacks and a cocktail on arrival for $100 per guest.
What customers say about Lee Ho Fook
- π¬Diners praise the food, especially the prawn toast, the duck and the seafood, for balance and precise cooking.
- π¬Service is described as attentive, warm and well paced without feeling intrusive.
- π¬Visitors describe the room as intimate and private, with music at a level that makes conversation easy.
- π¬One visitor found the pace of courses slow when they were served separately, so it helps to plan the order with the team.
Tips for visiting Lee Ho Fook
- βBook through the reservations link on the website, especially for weekend dinners and celebrations.
- βMonday is the night to bring your own bottle, with no corkage.
- βAsk the team about the tea pairing or wine pairing to go with the tasting menu.
Getting to Lee Ho Fook
The restaurant is on level 1 at 203 Castlereagh Street in Sydney CBD, within the Porter House Precinct. Hyde Park South and Hyde Park are both about 3 minutes' walk away, and Phillip Park is about 7 minutes on foot.
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FAQ about Lee Ho Fook
What cuisine does Lee Ho Fook serve?
It serves New Chinese food, built around premium Australian seafood and beef cooked over charcoal.
Can I book a table at Lee Ho Fook?
Yes, bookings are made through the restaurant's website, which links to SevenRooms.
Is Lee Ho Fook BYO?
Bringing your own wine is free on Mondays, while on other nights a $50 per bottle fee applies.
Does Lee Ho Fook have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are offered on the menu.