Welcome to Quenino
Embark on a culinary journey through Southeast Asia, where tradition meets innovation in a contemporary Asian dining experience.
Quenino, meaning ‘little one’ in Malaccan Creole Portuguese, honours the region’s rich culinary heritage while embracing modern artistry. This degustation-only restaurant is led by Chef de Cuisine Sujatha Asokan, with a concept crafted by Melbourne’s hatted chef Victor Liong.
Focusing on Southeast Asian flavours, Quenino reinterprets the region’s diverse traditions with bold creativity, refined technique, and playful storytelling—offering an experience that’s both deeply rooted and refreshingly modern.
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.