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Takumi is the place to visit if you are in the mood for a culinary chef-d’oeuvre. This Melbourne Japanese restaurant is the best of its kind. The food is top notch and the design and ambience of the restaurant is relaxing.

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. The meat is so tender and juicy it melts in your mouth. This beef is the main ingredient in many dishes offered in the restaurant. The Wagyu beef burger, grilled and marinated with Sukiyaki sauce is a popular choice among lunchtime visitors. I highly recommend the Wagyu Yakiniku lunch set. The beef is served raw and is cooked on a tableside grill. Accompanied by vegetables and a complimentary glass of beer or wine. Not only does this taste delicious, 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 several options on the main entree for the bento box. A common Japanese entree is Gyoza. These pan fried dumplings are super good and addictive. I promise you cannot eat just one. If you love seafood, try the Unagi Bento Box. Unagi is smoked grilled eel and is a very popular and delicious Japanese restaurant dish.

The decoration of the restaurant offers a very zen-like feeling. It is relaxing and tantalising which makes you feel like you are right at home. The sleek and comfortable high back chairs and subtle decorations 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 marvelous Japanese restaurant. From their delicious menu offerings, to the many different Sake choices, this Melbourne Japanese restaurant is number one in my book.