Restaurant
Ho Choi
17 Mayfield Rd, Moorooka QLD 4105, Australia
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17 Mayfield Rd, Moorooka QLD 4105, Australia
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Plan your visitAbout Ho Choi
A classic suburban Chinese institution in Moorooka, serving hearty Cantonese favorites with genuine warmth and zero pretension. Skip the delivery apps and head inside—this dining room strips away fancy tableware in favor of generous plates shaped by proper wok hei. Regulars lean on the San Tong chicken, crisp curry puffs, and heaping platters of special fried rice. Family hosts greet diners by name, often remembering exact past orders down to a side of chilli. Meals wrap up the old-school way, centered around a crisp, golden ball of deep-fried ice cream.
- Old-School Hospitality: A relaxed suburban dining room focused on generous portions, reasonable prices, and hosts who remember past orders.
- Crowd-Pleasing Savouries: Tables share comforting classics like San Tong chicken, crisp curry puffs, and wok-tossed special fried rice.
- Deep-Fried Ice Cream: A retro dining tradition that finishes family dinners with a crisp, golden shell over vanilla ice cream.
What's On at Ho Choi
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Diners Choose Ho Choi
Why diners return to Moorooka's enduring classic Chinese institution
Hearty Portions at Honest Prices
Generous serving sizes and fair pricing provide great value across classic Cantonese-Australian staples.
All of our dishes were decent sizes, and reasonable prices.
NJ M Speedy, Reliable In-House Pickup
Direct in-house phone ordering and takeaway pickup keep food hot and quality controlled without third-party delivery services.
quick service was around 10 or 15min and it was still hot when we got home which was a 20 Min drive.
rinxify Attentive Hosts Who Remember You
Dedicated front-of-house hosts welcome regulars warmly, personally recalling past orders and individual dietary preferences.
Teddy is a wonderful host and has a savant ability to remember all our favourite dishes and what we had last time.
Kez P Comforting Cantonese Culinary Roots
Decades of consistent kitchen mastery evoke deep culinary nostalgia for traditional Cantonese comforting classics.
Ho Choi restaurant reminds me of the authentic Cantonese cuisine I grew up with from the entrees, soups, mains and desert.
Tiggy Tig Unpretentious Suburban Institution
A relaxed, unpretentious dining room prioritises warm hospitality and great flavour over trendy modern aesthetics.
Great food without the fluff of fancy font menus and tableware (etc).
Laura J Classic Retro Dessert Traditions
Banquet dinners conclude with beloved nostalgic specialities like classic deep fried ice cream that bring joy across generations.
The children loved the deep fried icecream... a great place for a family dinner.
Jill
Most popular items
Time-honoured Cantonese-Australian classics beloved by locals
Special Fried Rice
This is genuinely the best special fried rice I have ever had in my life!
aaron bremner San Tong Chicken
I highly recommend the SanTong Chicken. It's the best I've ever had.
Kez P Honey Chicken
Their Honey Chicken is unbeatable and always ordered
Bron N Crispy Skin Duck with Plum Sauce
Got special fried rice and crispy skin duck with plum sauce. Excellent and size is very reasonable.
Braden
Other favorites
Nostalgic desserts, classic entrees, and comforting starters
Deep Fried Ice Cream
The best part is... they had Deep Fried Ice Cream 🙈😂.
NJ M Curry Puffs
I always get the curry puffs, lemon chicken and special fried rice no seafood.
Rez Phillips Prawn Crackers
Prawn crackers were amazing too!
aaron bremner Wonton Soup
Ordered the beef black bean and a wonton soup. They give you a good amount of meat and both dishes tasted amazing.
JAnth93
Frequently Asked Questions
How generous are the portion sizes?
Portions are consistently described as generous and sizable, with dishes easily accommodating family sharing or yielding leftovers.
Does Ho Choi serve deep fried ice cream?
Yes, Ho Choi serves traditional retro desserts including their popular deep fried ice cream.
Can you order food for takeaway or delivery?
Yes, takeaway can be ordered directly from the restaurant, though they do not operate through third-party delivery apps.
How long is the wait for food when dining in or getting takeaway?
While dining in offers attentive table service, prepare for potential wait times of up to an hour during peak rushes. Takeaway pickups are generally prepared promptly within 10 to 15 minutes.
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