For modern Taiwanese food in a friendly and relaxed environment, go to Peko Peko Restaurant in South Melbourne. The Wells Street eatery is decked with funky calligraphy drawings, which accurately reflect both Peko Peko’s vibe and owner Jack Wu’s quirky and fun personality. Pop open a cold bottle of Taiwan Gold or Taipei Brew beer and share a few small plates with friends. Try the signature pop chicken (twice crumbed fried chicken with a salt and pepper seasoning) and crumbed Taiwanese pork cutlet with pickled cabbage before indulging in larger dishes. Specials may include the spicy calamari with house made Taiwanese sausage while a variety of dumpling and noodle dishes keep diners happy. For dessert, it’s hard to go past Peko Peko's cotton sponge cheesecake with green tea ice cream.
