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If you want to experience a culinary chef-d’oeuvre, a visit to Takumi is a must. This Melbourne Japanese restaurant is the best of its kind. Not only is the food of great quality, but the location and design of the restaurant creates a relaxing and pleasant ambience.

Takumi is the only Japanese restaurant in Melbourne that serves Wagyu beef. If you don’t know what Wagyu is, it is a top grade cut of beef. It is so tender and juicy, it can almost melt in your mouth. You can get this beef cooked in many ways. The Wagyu beef burger, grilled and marinated with Sukiyaki sauce is a favorite choice among lunchtime visitors. I highly recommend the Wagyu Yakiniku lunch set. The beef is served raw and is cooked on a tableside grill. Companioned by veggies 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 Japanese delicacy it has to offer. Regular lunch visitors also love the bento box. Takumi offers a few options on the main entree for the bento box. A favorite Japanese entree is Gyoza. These pan fried dumplings are exceedingly good and addictive. You cannot stop at one. If you love seafood, give the Unagi bento Box a try. Unagi is smoked grilled eel and is a very popular and delicious Japanese restaurant dish.

The decoration and color schema of the restaurant has a very zen 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 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 with other people.

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 on my book.