Aoba.

279 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern VIC 3144

Aoba is a very small and cosy Japanese restaurant serving delicious and affordable Japanese food. If you're after a cheap and quick japanese lunch or dinner, this is the place for you. 

Agedashi tofu: 6.5/10

Tasty but nothing extraordinary. Crispy exterior with a silky tofu interior and the delicious sauce to go with it. It could've been crispier. 

Takoyaki: 4/10

It was a tad cold when brought to the table and it didn't have the crispy exterior you look for in a good takoyaki ball. 

Sushi sashimi combo: 7/10

The fish was very fresh, definitely worth the money.

Tonkatsu: 7/10 

A very generous serving of crispy pork cutlets. The sauce was rich and the pork was crispy. Maybe a little bit too salty but the plain steamed rice balanced it out.

The food was overall above average and very affordable. Nothing too special and nothing I would crave but if I was in the area and looking for a quick and tasty Japanese food, I would definitely pop by. Just note, they aren't open on Sundays and only open for dinner on Mondays.