Aoba Japanese Cafe » Melbourne Japanese Restaurant Guide

Opened seven years ago in Malvern, Aoba’s authentic flavours and homely atmosphere have made it a local favourite.

Chef Taguchi boasts 20 years’ experience and produces nearly everything himself.

The bento boxes are the go – particularly the Aoba Box – which lets you choose a main, then adds spring rolls, gyoza and other morsels.

For the gym-junkie, there’s the Muscle Box. No liquor license makes it ideal for families, and it’s cheap and delicious. What more could you want?