If you want to experience a culinary masterpiece, a visit to Takumi is a must. This Melbourne Japanese restaurant is the best of its kind. Not only is the food of remarkable quality, but the location and design of the restaurant produces a relaxing and enjoyable ambience.

Takumi is the only Melbourne Japanese restaurant that serves Wagyu beef. If you don’t know what Wagyu is, it is a premium grade cut of beef. It is so tender and juicy, it can almost melt in your mouth. . Many people enjoy it as a burger, grilled and marinated with Sukiyaki sauce. I highly recommend the Wagyu Yakiniku lunch set. The beef is served raw and is cooked on a smokeless grill. Accompanied by veggies and a complimentary glass of beer or wine. Not only does this taste scrumptious, but being able cook it yourself is an excellent experience.

This Japanese restaurant may specialize in Wagyu beef, but that is not the only delicacy it has to offer. The bento box is also a famous lunch option among regular visitors. The restaurant offers several selections on the main entree for the bento box. A favorite Japanese restaurant menu item is Gyoza. These pan fried dumplings are extremely good and addictive. I promise you cannot eat just one. If you love seafood, order yourself the Unagi Bento Box. Unagi is smoked grilled eel and is a very popular and delicious Japanese restaurant dish.

The decor of the restaurant provides a very zen-like feeling. It is relaxing and inviting which makes you feel like you are right at home. The sleek tan chairs and subtle ornaments have a tranquillizing affect and lets you to feel like you are having a quiet meal at home, even though you are in the presence of other patrons.

Overall, Takumi is a wonderful Japanese restaurant. From their delicious menu offerings, to the many different choices of Saki, this Melbourne Japanese restaurant is number one in my book.