Not to be confused with the unrelated Peko Peko in Collingwood, this Wells Street original has built a devoted following through a menu that blends Taiwanese cooking with Japanese bento presentation. The restaurant's best-known dish is the Peko Box, a bento-style combination built around Taiwanese-style popcorn chicken, though the wider menu extends to wasabi mayo prawns, crumbed chicken wings, spring rolls and a rotating list of noodle and rice dishes. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options all feature on the menu, making it an easier stop for mixed groups than many neighbourhood Asian eateries. The dining room itself is deliberately understated, with framed illustrations along its dark timber walls giving the space a slightly kitsch, playful character that matches the food. Because the restaurant seats a modest number of guests, lunchtime queues are common, and bookings are recommended for dinner on busy nights. Street parking around the Wells and Bank Street corner is metered but free on weekends, making a Saturday visit a little easier logistically than a weekday lunch. Whether ordering the popcorn chicken box for a quick bite or settling in for a full share-style dinner, Peko Peko remains one of the more distinctive casual dining options in this part of South Melbourne.