Welcome to Quenino
Embark on a culinary journey through Southeast Asia, where familiar flavours are reimagined with thoughtful precision and bold creativity. At Quenino, tradition isn’t replicated—it’s respectfully transformed. Rooted in heritage and elevated through technique, the experience is both refined and refreshingly playful.
Named after the Malaccan Creole Portuguese word for “little one,” Quenino is a degustation-only restaurant led by Chef de Cuisine Sujatha Asokan, with the concept crafted by Melbourne’s two-hatted chef Victor Liong. Together, their vision brings Southeast Asian cuisine into a contemporary light—curious, expressive, and rich with personality.
The current menu is a celebration of rediscovery—turning often-overlooked ingredients and nostalgic dishes into elegant, story-driven expressions. At Quenino, spice is more than heat—it’s a nod to the region’s nuance and complexity, and a key ingredient in the storytelling of each dish. This is Southeast Asian cuisine, retold with finesse.
Sujatha Asokan
Chef de Cuisine
Chef Sujatha, affectionately known as Chef Su, has a culinary passion deeply rooted in her multicultural upbringing with a Malaysian Chinese mother and a Singaporean Indian father. This rich blend of cultures inspired her love for cooking and creativity in the kitchen, where she enjoys fusing traditional Asian dishes with diverse spices and flavours.
Before her current role, she was Head Chef at Botanico and honed her skills at Stellar at 1-Altitude, Pollen, and Esquina. In 2019, she was named "Rising Chef of the Year" by the World Gourmet Summit, which led to a two-week stage at the renowned Mugaritz in Spain, where she further refined her contemporary cuisine skills.
Victor Liong
Chef/Creative
Chef Victor epitomises modern culinary excellence, blending his diverse background into inventive and enjoyable dishes. Growing up in multicultural Sydney with Chinese heritage and being raised in Brunei by Malaysian parents, he seamlessly combines various culinary influences. His Melbourne restaurant, Lee Ho Fook, is renowned for its modern Chinese cuisine and has earned numerous accolades, including The Age Good Food Guide Two Hat Award for 2023-2024 and annual recognition in World’s 50 Best Discovery from 2019 to 2023.
At Quenino, Chef Victor’s vision shapes the restaurant’s concept and culinary identity, with Chef de Cuisine Sujatha Asokan bringing it to life through her leadership in the kitchen and ongoing menu evolution.
Experience elegance and celebrate life's special moments at Quenino by Victor Liong. Whether it's a memorable birthday or a romantic anniversary, our team is committed to creating an exceptional dining experience just for you.