A standout snack-lab where Taiwanese popcorn chicken meets Japanese bento sensibility.

Where Flavour Takes Flight

Peko Peko sits at 190 Wells Street, South Melbourne, tucked into the lunch-and-dinner rhythm of the city fringe. With deep-brown interiors, framed illustration details and a queue that regularly snakes past the door, the venue marries Taiwan’s bold street-food energy with Tokyo’s bentō precision.

The vibe here is unpretentious and buzzy, ideal for those who favour big flavour over muted refinement.

The Menu That Keeps You Coming

At the heart of the menu is the popcorn-style “Volcano Pop Chicken” and the sausage-fried rice topped with crispy batter bits—two dishes singled out by reviewers for their textural punch and umami depth.

Beyond the mains, expect wasabi-mayo prawns, five-spice calamari and generous plates that lean into fun, bold comfort. Dining here is less about high art and more about “go hard and full”.

Lunch Lines and Dinner Energy

The venue is compact, loud and often fully booked—arrive early. Reviewers note the energy is restaurant-level busy by evening, and it’s built into the experience.

BYO is available with a small fee, and the service matches the pace of the kitchen: rapid, efficient and ready to turn tables while you focus on the crunch.

Why Go

If you crave a venue that’s big on flavour, packed with personality and comfortably casual, this is it. Peko Peko channels the street-food verve of Taiwanese night markets and amps it up with a Melbourne city-fringe attitude—worth a visit when you’re ready to loosen your tie and let the food do the talking.