My Little Bento

Homestyle Japanese bento, ramen and sashimi loved for authenticity in Moonee Ponds.

Small, cosy izakaya-style restaurant with warm, unpretentious decor; quiet and comfortable rather than loud, with an outdoor courtyard for pet owners.

Curry made from scratch with apple, a licensed bar with Japanese sake, beer and cocktails, staff who take large table orders from memory, and a small outdoor seating area.

Owned and staffed by Japanese locals serving katei-ryouri (homestyle) cooking; multiple reviewers who lived in or travelled extensively through Japan call it the most authentic Japanese food they've found in Melbourne.

Split opinion: many call it reasonably priced for the quality and freshness, but several reviewers found portions small relative to price, especially on bento and ramen orders.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.