Neko Neko

Neko Neko is a cozy little restaurant that serves pescatarian and vegan homestyle Japanese food. It is located at the city end of Smith Street. By omitting dairy and red meat and replacing them with a variety of cooked, raw, pickled, and whole-grain veggies, chefs transform meals that would typically leave you feeling nauseous into healthier but no less satisfying midweek dinners. The little room at Neko Neko, a popular hangout for both local hipsters and distant vegetarians, is nearly always full. It's popular for quiet dates and a secure location for lone diners to sip natural wine from a window seat.

Vegan Japanese curry, which arrives in a boat-shaped vessel where the coast of chewy purple rice meets the deep, earthy stew, satisfies winter appetites. Instead of being as spicy as its south Asian cousins, Japanese curry is produced by reducing root vegetables like onion and carrot into a curry powder roux that turns somewhat sweet and starchy. Couples of potato and bean croquettes wrapped in panko and topped with tangy coriander and bulldog sauce. A variety of vegetables, from a bright floret of blanched cauliflower to a tangle of pickled daikon ribbons, offset the real carb fest. The vegan ramens from Neko Neko have a nice depth of flavor thanks to the chili tofu and a light soy broth. Moreover, Teishoku, a delicate set dinner consisting of a modest main course and eight deftly paired side dishes, is the major attraction at Neko Neko. Let's try them if you have a chance to visit here!

Detailed Information:

Address: 83 Smith St, Melbourne
Phone number: 03 9415 6026
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/nekonekojapanesekitchen