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Khanh Ong has a lot on his plate, all of it delicious.

‘Hits right every time’: The restaurants and bars that Khanh Ong can’t help going back to

The cooking star shares his favourite Melbourne, Sydney and Vietnamese dining and drinking spots —and his go-to orders at each.

  • Jane Rocca

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‘Lechon’ pork belly with banana hot sauce.
Good Food hat15/20

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A high-energy Pinoy throwdown.

Khanh Ong.

Khanh Ong on his friends-only hot pot spot, lobster jaffles and the joy of a service station bain-marie

The former MasterChef contestant reveals his favourite restaurants in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

  • Jane Rocca
Lechon-style pork belly is fruity, meaty, acidic and a tiny bit funky.
Good Food hat15/20

Serai stokes the Filipino fire

Laneway location, industrial-chic dining room, natural wines, thrilling, fire-stoked food that hat-tips to tradition. This hot new place ticks a whole lot of Melbourne boxes, reviews Besha Rodell.

  • Besha Rodell