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Ya Hoo Restaurant (Chinese and Malaysia cuisine)

32 Loganlea Rd, Waterford West QLD 4133, Australia

Recommended by 72 people

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Find Ya Hoo Restaurant (Chinese and Malaysia cuisine)

32 Loganlea Rd, Waterford West QLD 4133, Australia

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+61 7 3200 2840
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ya Hoo Restaurant (Chinese and Malaysia cuisine)

Ya Hoo delivers proper Malaysian hawker cooking and Chinese banquet classics in Waterford West. Round tables fill up fast with families passing platters of butter oat prawns, tangy assam fish, and smoky char kway teow fresh from the woks. Seasoned regulars know the kitchen hits every dish with unmistakable wok hei—finishing with bowls of chilled cendol.

  • Banquet-Style Sharing: Crowds gather around large round tables for communal feasts of spicy pipis, assam fish head curry, and marmite chicken.
  • Mastered Wok Hei: Noodles and stir-fries carry the distinct, charred breath of high-heat wok cooking.
  • Crisp-Preserving Takeaway: Takeaway orders of crispy butter oat prawns are packed with vented lids to ensure they stay crunchy on the ride home.
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Why Diners Choose Ya Hoo Restaurant

From regional hawker classics with wok hei to generous banquet tables, discover why diners choose Ya Hoo Restaurant.

  • Authentic Regional Hawker Specialties

    Diners praise the kitchen's mastery of authentic hawker staples like Assam fish, char kway teow, and rich Assam Laksa that rival dishes across Southeast Asia.

    One of the best and authentic Malaysian restaurants in Brisbane. We like to go here to get our Malaysian cuisine fix

    Jack Wong

  • Smoky Wok Hei Mastery

    Signature stir-fries and seafood preparations feature genuine wok hei, delivering intense, smoky depth across noodle and vegetable mains.

    The chef got the perfect wok hei. It means they've mastered the control of heat to give the dish that characteristic favour in Chinese cooking.

    Mark Lee

  • A Comforting Taste of Home

    Expatriates and Malaysian food lovers find genuine comfort in time-honored recipes that evoke powerful memories of street stalls and home cooking.

    Every single dish was a masterpiece—perfectly cooked, bursting with authentic flavor, and absolutely scrumptious. It's a true taste of home!

    Jhing Jan

  • Nostalgic Hawker Atmosphere

    Aromatic spices, rich curry pastes, and authentic flavors recreate the sensory atmosphere of Southeast Asian dining.

    there's something for every Malaysian food lover at this place where the tastes and smells will make you feel like you're back in Malaysia.

    David Lee

  • Round-Table Communal Gatherings

    Spacious round tables make it effortless to host large family feasts and group dinners centered around sharing dozens of communal dishes.

    They have large round tables and can accommodate large groups. The staff are polite and friendly.

    Ben H

  • Banquet-Style Sharing Feasts

    Groups enjoy banquet-style dining by assembling multi-dish spreads of butter oat prawns, fish head curry, and classic noodles for everyone to sample.

    Best enjoyed with a group of friends so you can order banquet style to sample as many dishes as you can!

    Hazel A

Authentic Malaysian hawker dishes and regional wok specialties cooked to order

  • Butter Oat Prawns

    The prawns were perfectly cooked with a rich, buttery sauce and crispy oats.

    chan kokhou

  • Marmite Chicken

    The Marmite Chicken is a must-try, rich in flavor

    Kaymen Lau

  • Assam Fish

    From Assam Fish to Sambal Belacan to Ipoh Hor Fun to Mee Goreng and much much more, there's something for every Malaysian food lover at this place where the tastes and smells will make you feel like you're back in Malaysia.

    David Lee

  • Fried Kway Teow

    On our latest visit, we feasted on the fried Kway Teow, salted fish fried rice, marmite chicken, salt and pepper spare ribs, fried Ho Fan, and the fish fillet with meehoon. Every single dish was a masterpiece—perfectly cooked, bursting with authentic flavor, and absolutely scrumptious.

    Jhing Jan

Before you head over

Practical advice on parking, group dining, and takeaway ordering

  • Allow Extra Time for Front Parking

    Limited shared spots are available right out front beside the neighbouring grocery store, so plan extra time when driving in during peak meal hours.

  • Visit as a Group for Banquet Sharing

    Gather a family or friend group to take advantage of the large round tables and share diverse banquet-style dishes like Assam fish and butter oat prawns.

  • Order Crispy Takeaway with Confidence

    Takeaway fried items such as butter oat prawns are thoughtfully vented in their containers to preserve crunch, making them ideal to pick up for home dinners.

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