Shoku iku - Northcote

I love Shokuiku! I was only able to enjoy the raw panna cotta today and a smoothie but they were both AMAZING and so full of flavour. I must pop back for a more substantial meal, which no doubt would be utterly amazing too. It’s a lovely space and close to the tram plus the staff are lovely!

This place is fantastic! The food is delicious and even the dishes that may not sound appealing are amazing. The menu is innovative and health-conscious, and I even had the pleasure of meeting Yoko once.

Ordered the raw burger for delivery. It came very neatly unassembled, which saved the salad from making the 'bread ' and 'patty ' too soggy. If you like raw food, you 'll love this vegan burger. It 's nutty, filling yet light, and tastes nothing like a burger. Just as one should expect with raw dishes. It 's never going to taste like what it 's trying to mimic, but it 's great in its own right- especially that sauerkraut and cashew cheese. Some chewy flax crackers accompanied my meal and add a nice bit of crunch and healthy fats/fibre. As one of the few restaurants around offering raw, vegan dishes, Shokuiku is a shining light amongst heaps of junk food vegan options.

I decided to try the superberry bowl with açaí and yumberry base, homemade granola, and seasonal fruit. It was delicious, crunchy, fresh, and most importantly, raw and healthy. Thank you for a great dining experience, Shokuiko!

I didn't get a chance to try the full menu, but I did sample a few smoothies from an incredibly comprehensive menu board. The three we tried were delicious, as was the delectable cake we shared. The service was warm and friendly as well.