Ho Jiak co-founder Junda Khoo is bringing the Ho Liao brand to Sydney, with a new restaurant opening in the city’s central business district. The outlets report that the venture is already operating in Melbourne, where it launched last year.

In Melbourne, Ho Liao offers a wide menu of Malaysian staples. Across the articles, the concept is described as a “best-of” selection, featuring popular dishes from Khoo’s other venues. The coverage frames the move as an expansion of the brand from Melbourne to Sydney, while keeping a focus on established favourites.

While the articles largely agree on the timing and location—Melbourne launch last year and Sydney CBD opening—each outlet emphasizes a slightly different phrasing about the menu. Overall, the reports converge on the same central points: the brand is expanding interstate, and the Sydney site is expected to mirror the appeal of the Melbourne “best-of” menu approach.