Thomas Lee was born in Ipoh, a town in Malaysia renowned for its cuisine, and he has brought the authentic traditional hawker-style food to Melbourne at Chef Lagenda. Thomas worked as executive chef at many restaurants in Melbourne and has almost 50 years of experience. In 2001, Thomas took his expertise to Taiwan, where he spent two years as as consultant to two restaurants in Taipei.
On returning to Melbourne in 2003, Thomas’ passion for Malaysian food continued and he established his own business. In Chef Lagenda, Thomas fulfilled his dream to open warm, welcoming, family-run restaurants which showcase the authentic cuisine of his hometown – where food is fresh and tailored to the individual customer.
Chef Lagenda has been home to our family and friends for the past 20 years and we welcome you to try all these recipes that are so near and dear to our hearts.
With decades of culinary expertise and a passion for bold, authentic flavours, we are proud to serve our community across multiple locations. Whether you’re indulging in a comforting bowl of Laksa or savouring our famous Ipoh Hor Fun, every dish is a journey to the heart of Malaysia.
