Takumi

I've been a Concierge in Melbourne for nearly 10 years and every so often you discover a restaurant that not only prvides good service and excellent quality produce but has an ambience and comfort that is unique to other restaurants. I stumbled upon this restaurant when looking for something to eat prior to a show at the Palais Theatre. As i looked through the door i was enticed by a warm smile and welcoming gesture that is a custom in Japan. After help with selecting from the menu, a little charcoal grill was place into the centre position of my table. The self involement of cooking on your own authentic charcoal grill (which i discovered was imported straight from Japan) means that dining out became that much more exciting especially when fresh seafood and quality Wagyu are served for you to begin cooking. I was intantly taken back to my Journey through Japan at the end of 2008 to find that I could enjoy the culinary delights right here in Melbourne. The selection of Wagyu beef was impressive and as equaly impressive as it entered my mouth (both raw & slightly cooked)and the Soba noodle salad was as good as it gets. If your keen like i am try the ox tounge and the boiled scollops with Wasabi (Goes fantastic with serving of warm Sake) This reataurant is perfect for a romantic evening aided by the drop down curtain for seclusion or a group dinner that keeps everyone talking and anticipating the next dish. Well done to the staff at Takumi Restaurant.

My family of six, as young as 9 and as old as 65 just came home after having the best dinner experience at Takumi Japanese Restaurant. We all loved the charcoal grilled beef and the kids loved the concept of cooking on our own table. The scallops were sensationally fresh that we could not resist eating them direct from the plate. The services were just excellent, we tried everything the friendly staff recommended to cather for all ages on our table, and we had no complaint from anyone. Thanks Takumi, I have never seen my kids eating so much and enjoyed every bits of it! We will definitely return for more and be some of your most regular customer. I / we recommend this restaurant to any one who loves fresh salads, beef and seafood. You have total control over how well you want your food cooked.

Great ambience, best wagyu beef selection. The smokeless grille serves as the centre point for gathering makes it an ideal night out with friends. My personal favourites are the signature dishes especially the Takumi special and Salmon carpaccio, we had the set menu which offered a perfect range and the dishes just kept coming, the grilled wagyu was just mouth watering....we definitely will be back.