LOKHA

LOKHA is a Vietnamese fusion cafe in Alexandria, Sydney, built around home-style food inspired by Long Khanh, the hometown of its founders. The menu combines Vietnamese and Western influences, with the team describing its approach as fresh food cooked daily by qualified and experienced chefs. The website does not list specific dishes, but it does point to regular specials and an evolving menu.

The venue’s story began during the Covid-19 pandemic, when the founders chose to keep moving forward through lockdowns and restrictions. LOKHA is shaped by a family background spanning Vietnam, China, New Zealand, Samoa and Scotland, with a shared focus on home-cooked food and fresh ingredients. The team also says it takes allergies seriously and asks customers to discuss their requirements so the kitchen can take appropriate care.

Head chef Simon Mataafa brings nearly 20 years of experience in Sydney’s food and hospitality industry, including work in fine-dining restaurants. Viet chef Thu Ngan came to Australia in 2020 and turned her passion for Asian and Vietnamese cooking into a professional food career with LOKHA. Alongside dining in the cafe, customers can order online for delivery, and the team caters for events of any size. That makes LOKHA a useful option for people looking for Vietnamese-Western fusion, home-style cooking, delivery or food for a larger gathering.