Osaka Bench — Restaurant in Melbourne

So many times I wanted to go in but couldn’t as it’s almost always busy at lunch time and somehow always I read the sign as “Osaka beach” instead of “Osaka bench” and now that I rod it I know nothing about Osaka and if it’s a costal town or not 🤷🏽‍♂️

I’ll start with the negative, it’s a bit cramped tight space as so many other reviews say. Also when you stand at the counter to place your order, you’re right at the door with a drinks fridge behind you. Super uncomfortable/inconvenient spot with people trying to walk in and you feeling bad for blocking their path but can’t move coz you’re at the counter and can’t do nothing about the fridge behind you. And yes to add to all this it’s a door that swings inward to open, maybe a sliding door might help? But the real question is why is it still so busy? The answer is

Food: it’s bloody amazing 🤩. Taste so good and I wanna say authentic but I’ve never been to Osaka (or Japan if I’m being honest). The flavour is bursting, cooked right in front of you by friendly staff. Just the right amount of umami and love Value: yes the food is amazing value. Meals under $20? Sign me up, also did I mention it tastes good? Yeah I did.

I’ll definitely be back and may probably look at takeout or delivery if it’s too...

Haven't tried omurice so popped into @OsakaBench_Au with a few workmates into the cosy reataurant styled just like what you'd find in Japan and the warm hospitality and service is no different. I ordered the omurice - Japanese omelette with chicken rice and Japanese curry. We had a seat overlooking the kitchen on the narrow tables and then I was presented with my dish. The omelette didn't spew open like that of Mikiko Terasaki's version as demonstrated on MasterChef but the omelette is tasty as too the fried rice. It's a lovely pleasant meal significantly enhanced by the delicious Japanese curry. I love the crunchy fried katsu chicken but there's only one piece. A satisfying meal but not one that left me full so went back for takayak - octopus balls. They were really delicious, a soft batter encasing tender pieces of octopus accompanied by Kewpie mayo, BBQ sauce, nori and bonito flakes. They disappeared in no time.

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Stay away from this place!!!

Not sure how this place has 4.3 stars upon writing this review.. I assume it's from all the fake reviews from a month ago. But if you want good food and service, DO NOT go here. My partner and I ordered the onurice curry flavour and the pork belly bento and were really disappointed with it all.

The egg with her omurice was just an over-fried egg with no effort to make it properly whatsoever. And then I had to wait 25 minutes for my prok belly bento. I asked him 15 minutes in and said another 2 minutes but ended up waiting another 10 minutes. Upon being served it, it wasn't even the right Bento.. they gavee the teriyaki chicken.. at that point I was too hungry and annoyed to say anything as the way they served the gentleman in front of us was so obnoxious and rude it was a real turn off and I wanted to leave ASAP.

Absolutely disgusting service and the food was just so average.. save your money or spend it somewhere else.. just not here. Will be telling everyone to stay away...