If you are in the mood for a culinary chef-d’oeuvre, then you should visit Takumi. This Melbourne Japanese restaurant is the best of its kind. Not only is the food top notch, but the design of the restaurant creates a relaxing and pleasurable atmosphere.

Takumi is the only Melbourne Japanese restaurant that offers Wagyu beef. If you don’t know what Wagyu is, it is a top grade cut of beef. It is tender and juicy it melts in your mouth. You can get this beef cooked in many ways. Many visitors enjoy it as a burger, grilled and marinated with Sukiyaki sauce. Personally, I recommend ordering the Wagyu Yakiniku Lunch Set. The beef is served raw and is cooked on a tableside grill. Companioned by salad and a complimentary glass of beer or wine. Not only does this taste flavorful, but being able prepare it yourself adds an added touch of magic.

This Japanese restaurant may specialize in Wagyu beef, but that is not the only delicacy it has to offer. Frequent lunch visitors also enjoy the bento box. The restaurant offers a few choices on the main entree for the bento box. A common Japanese restaurant menu item is Gyoza. These pan fried dumplings are super good and addictive. One is certainly not enough. If you like something different, give the Unagi bento Box a try. Unagi is smoked grilled eel and is a very popular and delicious Japanese restaurant dish.

The decor and color scheme of the restaurant has a very zen feel. You will feel right at home when dining here. The sleek tan chairs and subtle ornaments have a sedating 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 tremendous Japanese restaurant. From their delicious menu offerings, to the many different Sake choices, this Melbourne Japanese restaurant is number one in my book.