Oishi Japanese & Asian Rice Bar

Pakenham's go-to ramen and rice bowl spot for consistently delicious, great-value Japanese food.

A humble, small-footprint takeaway-and-dine-in shop with hand-annotated menu posters. no-frills setting where the food does the talking.

Customises dishes on request (rice swapped for vegetables), offered outdoor seating and takeaway during a staff break rather than turning diners away, self-serve sauces.

Reviewers with Melbourne CBD ramen experience say the broth rivals or beats big-city ramen bars and describe it as authentic.

Reviewers consistently flag it as excellent value, with one feeding a family of four for under $60 and praising generous portion sizes.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.