Nancy is the perfect complement to the homewares outlet. With airy ceilings and gorgeous decor - including the ceramic light fixtures above the coffee counter - the cafe is pretty darn perfect. This new, kid friendly eatery is going to be a fam favourite in the Whitehorse area.
Expect top-quality seafood that might be squid, sea urchin, salmon roe, King George whiting or bluefin tuna. A large, colourful restaurant with a menu that touches on nearly every aspect of Japanese cuisine. Here you'll find sushi, gyoza, tempura, plus hearty bowls of braised-beef all you can eat sushi melbourne curry. Plus a fun drinks list that includes sakes, Japanese-influenced cocktails and craft beers from Tokyo. We tried the mixed sushi, yakatori skewers, beef curry and chicken Katsu ramen. The sushi arrived first – looking both pretty and good value for $12.

This cosy cafe is nestled in a small strip of shops and Mamma says, it is worth finding. Nice Buns is the very BEST of all things YOMG - Yo My Goodnes. This innovative Melbourne based biz love to push the envelope with food, dining and stack of fun. Toasted sandwiches, jaffles, milkshakes, hot pies, coffee and some special pastries are what this teeny tiny cafe is serving up 7 days a week. Mamma loves a one stop shop and The Full Pantry is no exception. A wholefoods store attached to a cosy cafe is just what the doctor ordered.
Kids will learn the basics of pizza making with a little chocolatey twist under the close guidance of the Quarters team. During the workshop, kids will be making their own dessert pizza, piled high with delectably sweet treats. There are several teppanyaki grills within the restaurant, with each one seating around 12 people. The teppanyaki dining area has chefs ready to give you a show (and perhaps test your hand eye coordination).
Reviews are quick to complement the entertaining chefs and the quality of the ingredients. There is nothing quite like an ice cold beer, a slice of beer and a place for the kids to play after they’ve spent some time in the car. Anvil Brewing Co hits the perfect spot at their family friendly brewery and restaurant in Mansfield. If you are looking breakfast, lunch, ice-cream or you just love a good cuppa there are lots of fabulous places for you to choose from.

Mamma challenges you NOT to leave without grabbing a doughnut on the way out. Whether you are passing through or a local looking for a great feed, you need to know about Little Joe. Perched on the high side of the roadside, just before you hit the bridge out of the main drag, you will find this Warbo eatery. In a tiny town, mid way from Yarra Junction to Mt Baw Baw, this place is the heart of it all and been here for over 90 years. All weekend the kitchen churns out hearty aussie pub meals served with a huge chunk of country hospitality.
In fact, the restaurant has appeared on the front of The Herald Sun’s Taste Magazine, so you know everything there is the real deal. Chefs use an open hot plate – a teppan – to cook the ingredients at the side of your table. You get to watch them rustle up your favourite dishes – often with a dramatic flair. For this reason, it is often regarded as a form of art rather than merely cooking. Teppanyaki refers to a modern style of Japanese cooking where the food is grilled right in front of you, adding an element of theatricality to your meal. A couple of decades ago, one group of young chefs introduced the concept of the Teppanyaki and brought the very first restaurant of such cuisine to Melbourne.

The local eastie brewery loves a great brew and a pizza or two at the entrance to the Yarra Valley. Nestled in the tiny little town of Millgrove along the Warubrton Trail is Cookie Grove. The Ice Creamery sources all local ingredients from the Yarra Valley and is dishing out some sweet stuff. Mamma definitely recommends the Caramel Slice Ice Cream- YES it really does taste like it. Fantastic Mister Fox has delicious food with funky menu names such as Hot in the Hen House, one of Mamma’s faves, and He’s Home for the Hollondaise which is always a crowd pleaser. The lighter lunch menu can be a good option if you’re looking for cheap teppanyaki Melbourne.
Mamma's eats is a selection of our favourite cafes and eateries handpicked to give you some inspiration, making it super easy to uncover something new for you and the crew to enjoy. We love bringing you kid friendly places to eat, great pubs for the family and every now and then, a great place for the mammas to catch up. There are lots of set menu options (try the lobster set for a luxurious and delicious dinner) including a vegetable option, and a kids set. The Okosama Set, for 10yo and under, is $23.50 per head, and includes deep fried chicken, vegetables, maryland fillets, fried rice and dessert. There are plenty of set menu options (most require a minimum of 2 people) at Ichiban. They include seafood, beef, chicken and lamb, but there is a vegetarian set.