Broadsheet Melbourne: For the Love of Duck
Indonesian and Malaysian flavours mingle at Melbourne’s newest hawker haunt.
Recently opened hawker kitchen Koko Yee introduces discerning diners to Malaysian and Indonesian comfort food in a contemporary environment. Co-owners Tim Yee and Lin Lee share a background in architecture and graphic design, which is reflected in the clever use of the small space, with the pair opting for a minimal interior. Bare white walls, simple furnishings and high ceilings promote a light and airy atmosphere. It’s a far cry from the usual stuffy, claustrophobic feeling one gets when dining in a typical hawker kitchen.The menu itself is also pared back and no-fuss, featuring throwbacks to childhood favourites. “We present Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine in a different way – currently our menu offers traditional hawker food, but we will soon be bringing out more tapas and fusion-style dishes paired with Bintang or Tiger Beer,” says Yee.
Koko Yee
282 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
(03) 9663 8776
Hours
Mon to Thurs 11am–9.30pm
Fri & Sat 11am–10pm
Sun 11am–9pm
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