DenDeke, Preston
8 people recommendvia r/melbourne9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Commenters recommend DenDeke in Preston for Japanese food and an informal night out. One calls it an all-time favourite with beautiful food, a relaxed feel and good value. Another likes the lively atmosphere but would not choose it for a quiet romantic meal. A diner who praises the food still finds it too expensive to count as an affordable option. These are contrasting views on setting and value rather than disagreement over its location.
Address
DenDeke Japanese Bar & Dining, 113 High St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/TheLilacOcean in r/melbourne · Jan 2026value
Calls it their favourite ever, with lovely food, a laid-back mood and good value; says it is unpretentious.
- Recommendsu/jalmelb in r/melbourne · Feb 2025
Lists Den Deke among izakaya picks.
- Recommendsu/fa-jita in r/melbourne · Feb 2025
Suggests Den Deke in Preston and notes it is the only one.
- Recommendsu/garion046 in r/melbourne · Mar 2026taste
Says DenDeke serves great Japanese food.
- Mixedu/stfm in r/melbourne · Aug 2026price
Calls the food fantastic but says it's too pricey to count as affordable.
- Recommendsu/balkandishlex in r/melbourne · Mar 2026
Says it is a fun night out.
- Recommendsu/eu_an in r/melbourne · Aug 2026
Agrees with the DenDeke suggestion.
- Recommendsu/stevenpam in r/melbourne · Jan 2026taste
Backs DenDeke, praising the cooking and the lively feel, while noting it isn't quiet or romantic.
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- Recommendsu/scrubba777 in r/melbourne · Feb 2025
Playfully hopes the place stays a secret, signalling approval.
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