Renee @thehappyorganicgirlau
+5
I love Shokuiku! I was only able to enjoy the raw panna cotta today and a smoothie but they were both AMAZING and so full of flavour. I must pop back for a more substantial meal, which no doubt would be utterly amazing too. It’s a lovely space and close to the tram plus the staff are lovely!
Super delish. Love this place, it's amazing. Even the food that doesn't sound that good is. So innovative and health-conscious as well, have had the pleasure of once meeting Yoko as well!
Ordered the raw burger for delivery. It came very neatly unassembled, which saved the salad from making the "bread" and "patty" too soggy. If you like raw food, you'll love this vegan burger. It's nutty, filling yet light, and tastes nothing like a burger. Just as one should expect with raw dishes. It's never going to taste like what it's trying to mimic, but it's great in its own right- especially that sauerkraut and cashew cheese. Some chewy flax crackers accompanied my meal and add a nice bit of crunch and healthy fats/fibre. As one of the few restaurants around offering raw, vegan dishes, Shokuiku is a shining light amongst heaps of junk food vegan options.
Came in the other day seeking for an healthy lunch option and Shokuiko had the right menu for the job. Herbal and medicinal teas, tonic smoothies, pressed juices, shots and smoothie bowls.
I ordered a superberry bowl with açaí and yumberry base, homemade granola and seasonal fruit. It was tasty, crunchy, fresh and delicious, plus it was raw and healthy.
Thank you for having me :)
Didn't try the menu just a few smoothies from possibly the most in depth menu board I have had the pleasure of squinting my way through. The three we tried were delicious as was the yummy cake we rather meanly shared. Lovely warm service too
Came here two years ago and the lunch menu hasn't changed much since. Tried their improvised dinner menu once and the experience wasn't great due to weird tasting combos of raw food. Dinner was quite pricey.
The small mixed salads for lunch is ultra healthy and detoxing especially with organic ingredients.
Mixed salad today consisted of delicious zucchini (shaped as spaghetti noodles) with mixture of green leaves, carrots with beans, kale with purple carrots, sunflower seeds and purple cabbage.
Almond milk with warm bitter cacao was nice and nutritious.
Shot of blue-green live E3 algae at the end of meal was a really good refresher!!
Highly recommend this lovely place for lunch.
Great selection of fresh raw and vegan food.
Was on the road and got a 3pm sweet craving. I decided to treat myself and looked up a cafe to get a healthy snack.
Stopped into Shokuiku and got a warm chai and raw dessert - was exactly what I needed and actually kept me crazy full until dinner.
Shokuiku (Kanji: 食育) – the Japanese term that refers to the “acquisition of knowledge about food and nutrition, as well as the ability to make appropriate decisions through practical experience with food, with the aim of developing people’s ability to live on a healthy diet”.
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Now more than ever, in a world of highly processed, take-away foods and endless convenience options, food education is essential to create a healthy life style. Japanese-born blogger and owner of Shokuiku, Yoko, started her health and wellness journey when she was pregnant with her daughter. She didn’t want her child to experience lifeless, denatured food full of additives and preservatives. So she took it upon herself to study Macrobiotics at Kushi Institute of Japan, as well Holistic Nutrition, which deepened her understanding of the benefits that come from raw and living food cuisine.
Yoko then went on to open Shokuiku, a café where one can find inspiration through the nourishing meals and beverages on offer. Specialising in organic raw and living food, Shokuiku provides you with a new dynamic way of eating. With an impressive range of super foods, teas, and elixirs, the menu sparks creativity and caters to all tastes. Using only sustainably sourced, biodynamic ingredients, the meals manifest Shokukiku’s philosophy of raw and living food cuisine integrated with knowledge from both East Asian tradition and modern nutrition.
We often visit Shokuiku to get our matcha hit, and let me tell you this now – you won’t find a more authentic, creamy Matcha latté in Melbourne than here! Every antioxidant-rich sip simply makes you feel GOOD.
We’re also big fans of the Choco Bowl, an icy bowl with tiger nut brownie, tahini, cacao syrup and coconut chips. If you’re after a more warming breakfast dish, I highly recommend the Nutty Buckwheat Porridge with apple, pear, spices and toffee pieces. The porridge is served either at room temperature or warm to preserve gut-loving enzymes.
I also have to mention the home-made, raw desserts which are ideal guilt-free alternatives for sweet-tooths like me! I love the Vanilla and Chocolate Raw Dessert with pomegranate. Such a treat!
Amazing food! So many options, healthy and clean food. I tried the porridge with apples and a fresh juice with a few boosters, great location and right next to good vibes yoga.
NellyBelly In Melbourne
+4
This week's nourishing adventure takes us to Shokuiku, a raw organic cafe in Northcote. The days leading up to the assignment, I acquainted myself with the history of Shokuiku.
Founded by Yoko Inoue, a holistic nutritionist and raw food chef, Shokuiku embodies the core values of three food philosophies:
Eat Raw
...Eat Organic
...Eat Macrobiotic...
Shokuiku integrates these three fundamentals with principles of traditional East Asian medicine and modern nutrition. The result is complex and innovative food that piques patron's curiosity.
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This is one of my favourite spots in Melbourne. The Matcha Latte is always fantastic and probably the best I have had in Melbourne. The quality of the Matcha ingredients really stands out and it's always light, frothy and full of the right amout of flavour.
Food wise, I haven't tried anything there that I don't like - my personal favourite is the Banana and Cacao Buckwheat porridge. Always jam packed full of fruit and nuitrition you never feel anything but wellness eating here!
I'm also a big fan of the raw cake and slices collection - the recent spirulina cake was a definite success for those who are adapt to the spirulina flavour. The Mint Choc slice and the vast array of raw cakes that change every week always catch my eye and I almost leave buying a slice of everything.
The decor is simplistic - just like it should and the menu is not extensive -which is something that I think you should expect when enjoying this type of cuisine. If you are a matcha or a raw food lover, or even just a fan of a great heart-warming dish than ShokuIku is a must-go on your list of Melbourne food destinations.
A wonderfully relaxing place to enjoy a delicious smoothie or elixir. Service was a bit cool, and the speed with which they bring out your order could be improved. However, this is definitely a unique place that I'll be coming back to.
This place had a lovely little set up. Although I believe the ordering process was slightly unclear and the food was overpriced for the portion you get, the dishes were beautifully presented and tingled the palette! Lots of weird and wonderful and new ingredients in their dishes and it was definitely an experience!
Best Raw Food. This place is amazing. The menu of smoothies is extensive and the meals and cakes are out of this world. Pure raw food goodness in a beautiful space. Yoko has done an awesome job at putting this place together. A must visit place if you're in Westgarth!
UN FRICKEN BELIEVABLE. The best raw salad I've ever eaten and the mint slice to die for. The service was great and quick and prices so well. Will be back!
Lovely. I ordered the $26 shake. I did it just because I could (I'd been reading about it on twitter) and I was having that kind of day. It was good (so long as you aren't expecting it to be sweet). I'm keen to go back and try the salads and desserts they have on offer, as they looked delicious. The space is lovely and tranquil, the staff are nice and they seem to know what raw food is all about.
Wonderful food, wonderful place, wonderful staff! Shokuiku provides a unique food experience that no other place in Melbourne currently provides. In our experience, it is almost on par with some of the best raw restaurants we've been to in LA and NYC. Highly highly recommend if you are even remotely interested in healthy eating, and you certainly don't have to be vegetarian to enjoy this place - we aren't. Not really sure what all the negativity is about from some of the other reviewers... If you're into stuffing yourself with pork belly, lamb shanks and other such goop, this place is definitely NOT for you...that's like a vegan leaving a bad review for a steakhouse!
Interesting and innovative beautifully presented dishes. A little heavy on the nuts though and the service is certainly not the most friendly around. Nevertheless, I am intrigued and will be back for more.
Amazing! So fresh & so many different flavours. Amazing food. Can't wait to go back.
Fantastic Food and ethos. How many cafes can you go to and get something new every day for lunch. Yoko delivers this at this wonderful cafe. Best smoothies in the Northern suburbs and can do things with raw food I just can't imagine. to the other posters, noisy blenders, get a life and having to wait can teach you that all of life is not for your instant gratification. Sit down and take a breather from time to time. If you enjoy quality raw food at a fantastic cheap price , join the crowds.
AMAZING!!! Love this food raw vegan at its best. Love the Saturday night dinners and the Sunday lunches. Desserts are delicious. Staff are beautiful. Love love love this beautiful place.
Lovely. I had been meaning to go here for a while and found some time during a week day to pop in for lunch. Lunch was delicious and my smoothie was too. I can understand people thinking the staff are a bit airy fairy. I didn't get greeted when I walked in so just sat down, five minutes later nobody came to see me, nor could I see them. I stood up at the counter and waved a girls attention in the kitchen (I'm still unsure if it's table service or not). I was told they had run out and to sit down and wait (no time given) I was a bit confused and I didn't want to hassle her in the kitchen again. Luckily lunch came 10min later, it was tasty too. I so want this place to do well as I believe in their food and they are in my hood. They are clearly new to hospitality though and I'm scared this will send people off.
The best conscious cafe in Melbourne. The owner creates beautiful raw vegan desserts to order. I've had two birthday cakes made; one carrot cake and a ferrero rocher cheesecake made.
Amazing organic raw food with an ever changing menu and easy ordering with either a small or large plate. The owner obviously loves what she does, she embodys health and is great with customers.
Fantastic. Went there for lunch and both my girlfriend and I thought the food was amazing. The owner obviously has a passion for making deliciously healthy food. I rarely bother to give reviews but made an exception in this case. Can't wait to go back.
Shokuiku is my new favourite. The 'salads' will make anyone re-think what a bowl of raw salads can be. Every day the food is satisfying, interesting and delicious. The smoothies and desserts are also great, everything I've tried has been 100% delicious and makes you feel healthy and energised (and inspired!) The staff are lovely and you can feel and taste the care and passion for raw healthy food. Can't wait to try dinner here!
Absolutely awesome raw organic food. Had a fantastic dinner there on Saturday night. Can't wait to go back!!
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