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Deko Boko

86/100 (514 ratings)

Restaurants

Lunch

Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

Gyoza

Fresh Salmon Don

Curry Chicken Katsu Don

Ice coffee

Yuzu Honey Souffle

beef curry

Gyu Beef Don

egg

Poke Salmon Don

Takoyaki

Japanese Pastry Cafe

Wagyu Curry

Match Souffle

matcha latte

Miso Soup

Edamame

Chicken Katsu Curry Rice

Green Tea Tiramisu

Salmon Poke

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"A quaint little Japanese spot in Richmond. We tried the rice bowls and it was delicious, tasty and fresh with good portions. We liked the high..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"We discovered Deko Boko via Zomato Gold. Since then we’ve been frequenting this cafe almost every week. This place is gold! Delicious and great..."

Sabrina Sim

"We visited Deko Boko for lunch on a Saturday. The small cafe/restaurant has a very authentic and relaxed ambience with Japanese staff. We ordered the..."

Angela

"This is a very good restaurant.Good food, good service, good price.Highly recommended for Japanese food..."

Dennis Yuliadinata

"My friend and I ordered a drink each, the takoyaki as a starter and I got the vegetarian curry whilst he got the salmon poke bowl. Trust me when i..."

Pip

"Small cozy Japanese restaurant serving Japas style food and also bigger meals like curries and rice dishes. Curries are great and of generous..."

Debby

"Friendly service. Superb food. Delicious matcha souffle..."

Big Eater

"Excellent quality that stands out when eating the salmon sashimi. Very good prices. Fried chicken on point. Will return...."

Gazeats

"Visited Deko Boko twice within a week. You definitely have to try the chicken karage don and the Japanese curry. Portion was quite generous and price..."

Hannah

"What an unassuming gem! We popped in for some rainy Friday night Japanese. This place is great value - all of this food plus a yuzu soda and iced..."

The Lambshank Redemption

"Love coming to this place for lunch, love the matcha souffle so much..."

Nicole Kwok

"Great value, simple and delicious Japanese rice dishes. I love how they added grilled veggies. Their Matcha and Hojicha drinks had great texture and..."

KLfoodfinds

"Nothing to fault at this place. The food was amazing, very affordable. The service was impeccable; all the servers were very attentive and helpful...."

Jin Mei Jiang

"one of my favourite places in melbourne. decent prices and good food and..."

Yeschoo

"Food is on point, dessert is the best. A Taiwanese pastry chef doing her magic on the dessert. Superb balance taste on the matcha Tiramisu...."

Sousuke Higashi

"Amazing value - everything tastes fresh and the Matcha desserts are to die for. Faultless customer service with attention to detail such as twisting..."

Leo Kao

"Love the Katsu curry don - regular , i think is one of the best I have with this price range. I like the vegetables are chargrilled a little before..."

Snoopy

"Loved my dining experience at Deko Boko tonight. Warm and friendly staff member, cosy ambience and a couple of good reads about Japan. I had the Tofu..."

Kriti Bajaj

"This place is super cozy place. Great service too. Desserts were a bit sweet for me but the food was good. I added this place as my favorite place...."

Ann

"The chicken katsu curry meal is great! Freshly made, super crispy chicken katsu on a flavourful curry sauce that you can choose your level of..."

Ira Felinski

"No. Of Visit: 2Overall Rating: 3.8Deko Boko is a modern Japanese diner with simple yet very authentic menu. It's my new Japanese lunch fix..."

Lancelthebard

"Best Matcha drinks i' had in a very long time. Possibly the best matcha you can get out of Japan. Love the desserts here, the staff are friendly and..."

Sancho Pansa

"Came across this place by chance as it is wedged in a row of shops along bridge road. The place specialise in jap curries and was def their..."

Tweetie Bird

"Love this cafe. So many delicious matcha treats. My favourite spot for a matcha latte in Melbourne with a great selection of authentic Japanese..."

Johnny

"Stumbled upon this hidden gem in Richmond while I was wandering around doing errands in the area, and knew I had to come back to try them out! Having..."

Jamie

"An easy 4 stars. We were actually on our way to another restaurant when we walked by here and I suddenly felt like Japanese for dinner instead. The..."

Vanessa

"Lunch sets surprisingly affordable. Great taste, excellent service. Suited more to small tables than big crowds. Food took a little long to arrive,..."

Kein

"We were lured into this cafe by the ice cream puffs advertised outside. It's unassuming from the outside but really lovely atmosphere inside and my..."

Clare

"Love going to Deko Boko. Food is great and whether you eat there or takeaway service is fantastic. Ordering over the phone was somewhat challenging..."

HungryBear

"What a little hidden gem! Tasty, flavoursome dishes and very reasonably priced. We had the poke bowl, spicy miso chicken donburi, katsu-don and the..."

Susan H

"Love this place! The chicken katsu curry was the best I’ve ever had in Melbourne! The poke salmon was actually very flavoursome with lots of spice...."

Nana Banana

"Went to the shop accidentally after dinner because it looks really cute. We shared a pot of tea and a cake- both tasty and really cheap for the..."

Li Lisa

"A cute little Japanese tea place. Loved the styling and a huge array of teas. Although the cakes looks good didnt try them at this time. The teapots..."

Nay Nay

"Deko Boko is sister to the famous Maedaya situated on Bridge Road. Polar opposite to Maedaya’s night and darker character, Deko Boko is inviting..."

Fork Yass

"The chicken katsu curry is a must try! Portion is just right, chicken was crispy and very tender. The donburi bowls were alright, could be more..."

Rachel Iwannabeaninja Tan

"This quiet little gem has become our favourite go-to local when lunchtime arrives. We love it. And, their Matcha latte is such a good alternative..."

Meryllwod

"The best Japanese place on Bridge Road! A hidden gem. My partner and I come here weekly and love it! The food is always fresh and delicious! I get..."

Snagos

"The gyozas here are absolutely the best I could eat 50 of them. Come with great little dipping sauces which just adds to the greatness. Have had the..."

Birdman

"Far and above the best Japanese curry I have eaten in Melbourne (if not Australia). After living in Tokyo for 13 years, I have missed real Japanese..."

David

"Went out for a group lunch with colleagues. I ordered their most popular dish Chicken Katsu and gyoza for extras. Both dishes were fantastic, gyoza..."

Andy Doan

"Nice decoration place. Traditional Japanese food with ogawa coffee was amazing ! Definitely will come back soon and try motcha latte next time..."

Mathew J

"The beauty of Deko Boko is in its authenticity and simplicity. The menu is very concise but covers most bases. The food showcases what Japanese..."

Hello. Imnikki

"From my opinion, Deko Boko makes the best match everything in Melbourne. All other cafes should come here to learn how to make perfect match things..."

Laurence Song

"One of the best teriyaki tofu n veg rice bowl ! Great service and yummy food . There's a selection of all things matcha - drinks , cakes and icecream..."

May

"I came here to catch up with a friend who lives in Richmond. I have been wanting to try it as they served matcha. I'm on a hunt as my sister is..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Quaint little restaurant, with lovely staff. We sat outside and soaked up the Melbourne sun.Attentive service and delicious food. Happy to visit..."

Rachael W

"I had Chicken Namban, nicely displayed on my plate of chicken, potatoes, salad, rice and croquettes. However everything but the croquettes tasted..."

Amimi

"The Hojicha Ice Cream was absolutely divine. With a bold aroma of roasted tea, the ice cream itself was full of flavour. The creamy and smooth..."

Penguineats

"We visited for dinner and found that at 7pm on a Wednesday 1) no need to book; 2) the menu is small and chicken-focused but the food was delicious -..."

Lioslaith

"A beautiful Japanese cafe sits idly on the side of Bridge Road flooded with cafes and eateries, offering something a little different. Deko..."

Nicole Tang

"Nice atmosphere here. New decor and new menu. Outside table is plus.Ogawa ice coffee is good. Also Staff are friendly and patient. We must back..."

Nick

"Deko Boko is a Japanese cafe in Richmond serving typical Japanese dishes and an amazing range of cakes. I believe the desserts is also sourced by..."

Ta.be.tabi

"Truely Japanese cafe with good atmosphere. Cafe music played in the store not only adds on to the atmosphere, but also allows customers to relax...."

Mundo Hana

"After their revamp and renovation I was surprised on the improvement. Price is more reasonable and bigger portions. Also the fit-out us much more..."

David Liao

"Made a visit the other day to have a take away lunch, staffs were very friendly :), heaps of choices on the menu. the meal was delicious, my orders..."

Yunn Yeah

"I…love this place. Absolutely adore it. From their interior layout to their dining set up, from their menu to their service and friendly staff..."

Minh Thuy Le

"So good! It tasted like I was in Japan again. Goyza were amazing and the miso eggplant was really special. The service was great and the staff funny,..."

Ela-Marie

"Great little modern Japanese restaurant/cafe. Loved their curries but the highlight was definitely their cakes which are made on site. The service is..."

Forrest

"Great little spot and with lovely staff. It's not a huge menu but it has yummy food, great cakes and a good mix of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic..."

Tiges

"Very visually pleasant environment with just as great food and service. I had the chicken karaage curry and must I say, the karaage was cooked to..."

Flora To

"Lovely staff- very good coffee- yummy cafe style Japanese food. Try the daily special or the delicate cakes-always a treat and escape from noisy..."

KClovesherfood?

"I've passed by Deko Boko numerous times now and have read a few blogs that really had good reviews about it. For some reason, A and I are Japanese..."

Sinfulorganiccook

"W decided to give the new kid on the block a try and all really enjoyed it. Nice service and the price was quite reasonable as sometimes Japanese can..."

Pirate Sam

"Had a really good experience, had the winter Ramen special, took me back to a trip to Japan and the Ramen houses on the Nagoya alps, the gyoza had a..."

Gary Ross

"Nice atmosphere and food with very friendly staff. WInter specials are nice, only qualm is I ordered a spicy ramen but recevied a non spicy version...."

Huy

"Deko Boko is a modern Japanese café where u can have a simple casual dinning or share a pot of Japanese tea with friends. They offer various options..."

Joyce Wu

"Dekoboko is a new contemporary Japanese place on Bridge Road. It is a casual place for everyone and their focus is on health food. It is serviced by..."

Katherine Chiu

"You have lovely food and service. The restaurant is nicely decorated and welcoming. The service is lovely and very friendly. I am eight years..."

Symon Ross Mccallum

"Ordered the pork bao, wasabi edamame and chicken don.All dishes were tasty and well priced. $13 for a main is pretty good. All up was $25..."

Myk Law

"This place is on Bridge Rd in Richmond. Zomato's map is wrong. Anyway, I ordered the Spicy Chicken donburi, and it was awesome. The..."

Nawksnai

" This cafe serves a variety of Japanese classics including karaage, sushi, Gyoza and matcha drinks and desserts. The gyoza are excellent! Definitely..."

Sandeep

"Cute little Japanese cafe just opened in Richmond! So many matcha options, from drinks to desserts to even beer! They have a dessert chef on site..."

Keen For Cuisine

"A cosy japanese place serving donburi and curry on rice. The food are good, definitely a decent place for lunch. I ordered spicy level 4 out of 5 and..."

Nichakorn Pongsakornsathien

"If you grew up eating Japanese curry made from those convenient curry roux cubes, you'll be in for a treat. The curry here is homemade and you can..."

Olivia

"Ordered chicken katsu curry and chicken teriyaki karaage with miso soup in half and half. Great..."

Nupur Bhople

"The soy matcha latte is very good. Recommended. The matcha soufflé cake is soft and fluffy. Fully of matcha flavor yet not too sweet. We also had..."

Chris Loke