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Yakitori Takumi

88/100 (806 ratings)

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"So thrilled to have my favourite restaurant open again! Eddie and Sayaka ensure a level of quality that is unparalleled. We had beef sashimi, green..."

Jill Vogel

"Great food, friendly service. I wish the covid19 thing will be over soon, can’t wait to go back for some good chicken wings, chicken with cheese,..."

Desiree Liu

"Service is amazing. Food was delicious!..."

Renee 'Nae Nae' Pedler

"Great Japanese food in adelaide The baby squidis awesome Strong recommend ..."

Francesfang1114

"We went there last Staurday night with my partner. The food is extremelly fresh and very well cooked. We chose different dishes and they were all..."

Ktia Vnçn

"One of my favourite places . Would eat here daily if it wasn't so darn expensive . Servings are small but so delicious you can rack up a decent bill..."

Socheath Meach

"Had awesome food and friendly gesture from staffs! I’m so glad that Found out authentic Japanese restaurant which offers authentic food with great..."

Suji

"Food was amazing! We let chef pick our meals, stand outs are veggie gyoza, chicken thighs inside out, salmon sticks, meat sticks, octopus balls,..."

Mads Stevens

"This japanese restaurant is awesome. The concept os traditional japanese grilled restaurant. We had a wonderful dining experience here. All food is..."

Romeo Mangiare

"This place is small, crowded, but very intimate at the same time. They provide a variety of yakitori (skewers), and a variety of alcohol too -..."

Kez

"I really love this place. It is small and cosy, the staff are just lovely and the selection, quality and taste of the food is something to be..."

Australianv

"Been wanting to get here for awhile especially with all the great reviews but unfortunately one visit was enough for me. The service was fantastic,..."

Ariel8181

"Delicious food, full of flavour and perfect portion size for tapas style dining. Attentive and warm service. Reasonably priced, my partner and I..."

Marika Podobna

"Tasty, good service, and nice atmosphere outside. Good selection of beers. A little bit quirky compared to other Japanese places in..."

SmolGal

"Not for the price sensitive. It's good food with good japanese beers. Only complaint was for the chef to swap out asparagus for green beans without..."

B19ckr9bb1t

"I had such a nice meal here. The food is great and the staff are so friendly. It's not cheap, but it's definitely worth the money because it is..."

Sarma

"Absolutely love this restaurant. Great service and great food! Eddie is a great chef! My favs are tempura mushroom, beef sashimi and the tori Kara..."

Sophie

"This restaurant does great Yakitori- which is skewered Japanese food, cooked on the grill. The staff here are really lovely and friendly, and the..."

Cupcake

"Yakitori Takumi is my favourite Japanese restaurant in Adelaide. The first and only yakitori restaurant in Adelaide. They specialise in grilled..."

Miss L

"Here it is – my first review without any food photos. Yes, Yakitori Takumi is the first establishment that I’ve come across with a ‘no photos..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"Excellent food, service and atmosphere. So many vegan options, too. I loved the tempura mushrooms with green tea salt! The only reason I haven't..."

Laura

"Wow. Really attentive service, friendly staff and plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. The tempura mushrooms with green tea salt and miso eggplant..."

Zoe L

"The food here was seriously scrumptious and the waitress was professional whilst personable (clarified ingredients, provided details re the different..."

Manal Wish

"Taking is the real deal. Excellent yakitori. Really authentic and the gyozas were scrumptious with the tastiest pastry covering. Never had them like..."

Jenplkong

"Very good the best and only yakitori in Adelaide highly recommended. The food is fresh well prepared and well priced with local South Australian..."

Albert D'Antonio

"Amazing dining and cultural experience!Best Japanese Restraunt in Adelaide. Everything about this establishment screams authenticity and..."

Cheeky Diner

"This place is absolutely Devine I can't fault it!!! We live in the Middle East and we travel the world and eat and drink in the best places however..."

Alysia Barsby

"One of my favourite places in Adelaide to eat. The food is cooked on skewers (which is how yakitori is always cooked) in serves of 3, you can ask for..."

Veevee

"The kangaroo was amazing. We visited for dinner on a Friday night and were amazed by the customer service and attention to detail! All of the..."

MJ

"Perfect. SO GOOD. Everything was perfect.Staff, decor, food.. my god. We were so impressed!Order one of everything and who cares..."

Elfoodiesreviews

"Love love love!. We went here for a special dinner out to celebrate my birthday and I have to say we both loved it! As other reviewers pointed out..."

Ms Momo

"Can't fault it. The food was outstanding and the service superb. Very knowledgable and friendly waiting staff who advised us on dishes and sake...."

Katharine

"Fantastic. The food is modern and authentic, just as you will find in Tokyo, even if the wait staff aren't Japanese. But hey, that's like expecting..."

Daniella

"The best Japanese food I've ever eaten!! Friendly service, staff are always smiling and will make pleasant conversation. Watch what you order though..."

Annabanana

"Beautiful food and great service. Catered for vegan and gluten free requirements perfectly. The fried tofu is..."

Kim

"If money was no object.... ...then I would dine here more. Faultless service, lovely atmosphere, and save for one dish (a rather meh grilled..."

6ixty

"Love at first meal. Absolutely love this place and I have only been here once! The skewers were tasty and each dish had good flavour profiles. Can be..."

Anon

"Mind = blown. I first enquired via email about more menu choices, as I was planning a group dinner. One of my friends eats vegan and gluten free..."

Famished

"Dinner for 2 costs us $90 each but it was totally worth it. Their yakitori is well cooked especially the more traditional ones. Service was top class..."

Q

"Awesome restaurant, it's only downfall is I can't afford to eat there every week! I think.one of Adelaide's best kept..."

Dave Bracken

"Yummy. Great food but can get expensive if you just keep ordering.... And..."

MR T

"Love the Giant Mushrooms!. Yakitori Takumi is an Izakaya style Japanese dining. I love the atmosphere. The food are all so fresh and the grilling..."

Roslyn Foo

"An absolute Gem!. First timeer and absolutely loved Yakitori Takumi!! It is definitely something to experience, very unique, tapas style Japanese..."

Emily. L

"Bellissimo!! Never expecti.... Bellissimo!! Never expecting Japanese can be done in such way. beautiful cooking great service. eggplant with..."

GJS

"Amazing! Blew away my already high expectations. Can't wait to come..."

Trina Pailthorpe

"Fantastic!. Unique, charming Yakitori restaurant in North Adelaide. Attentive, friendly service and tasty morsels of perfectly prepared food. Will be..."

Vias

"Pursuit of pleasure. A restaurant in the pursuit of pleasure and sensual enjoyment of food. Warm and inviting atmosphere. Cheeky..."

Rothschild

"Highly reccomend for an authentic japanese dining experience. Friendly service cozy atmosphere and great food what more could you ask..."

Lcrts

"Worth it. I enjoy Yakitori Takumi for its excellent morsels of food and long saki selection. The blend of delicate Japanese service and robustness of..."

Neas From Ireland

"Thoroughly enjoyable experience, even though it was a touch pricey it was a great meal. The staff were excellent and friendly. The food was lovely..."

SJD

"This is exactly a good Japanese restaurant, the food is very authentic flavour despite the chef are not the Japanese; the services attitude..."

Zhehooi

"Absolutely loved Yakitori Takumi. Yes a little bit on the pricey side but I felt it was worth it, every little bite was delish. Can't wait to try..."

Julz

"Just ate there tonight after seeing te reviews and I loved it! Admittedly it's towards the pricey side, but you definitely get premium quality, a..."

Jason Puttnins

"Rabbittom. I am a regular visitor to Adelaide & dinner @ Yakitori Takumi. The quality of food is out of proportion to the price (in a good way). I..."

Rabbittom

"Great experience. A fantastic place to try different japanese beers ( expensive mind you) and great tasty morsels of Japanese BBQ. Try the hearts!..."

Gwen

"Nostalgic. My wife and I were the first customers on the first night of the restaurant when still names Yakitori DaikichiFantastic food and..."

DocMaz

"Impeccable. Sake list is very good and offered variety. Bill was towards the pricey side but you pay for quality and atmosphere (at least it's..."

Homerofbrisbane

"Oiishi!. Very authentic yakitori and just like in Japan. Service is always with a smile and waiters/waitresses are very pleasant. Good sake list as..."

KK

"Another Hidden Gem. Met some interstate friends there for dinner recently, their pick. I live in North Adelaide and had never hear of this spot...."

Hospitality Veteran

"What a cool little restaurant. Been here a few times and never dissapoints. Great friendly service and the food is fantastic. The deep fried tofu,..."

Ben

"Great unique food that seems consistent with the fun of small plates. Some really nice, but expensive quality sake's, Adelaide needs more of..."

Pesto

"This place is a real Gem. It was our first try of a Yakitori BBQ Bar. It is well serviced by friendly staff to help you order. The food comes out..."

Adrian Jameson

"We couldn't decide where to eat whilst visiting Adelaide and found this place via urbanspoon ... The reviews were accurate, the food is amazing and..."

Rebecca

"Amazing!. Loved this place. The atmosphere was relaxed, upbeat and fun. The service was impeccable! Not too expensive at all and being served by Eddy..."

Ross Roberts-Thomson

"Delicious.. Yakitori Takumi is a small but well presented yakitori bar with perfectly attentive and friendly staff, delicious food, and some..."

Steve.

"Yakitori takumi is a delightful restraunt with the right japanese theam. The restraunt is excelent because Its unique and sells something other than..."

Claire

"I am not a friend to write a review about a restaurant, but will still have an expection sometime like Yakitori Takumi, fall in love here since..."

S Wong

"When you think of artisans, what country would first pop into your mind? Japan of course! Takumi yakitori or 'artisan yakitori' lives up to its name...."

Chris Robins

"Perfect, perfect, perfect! Intimate and cosy dining experience and if you’re fortunate enough to get a seat at the bar, you can watch the chefs..."

David Maddison

"This place is my favourite place to eat in the whole of Adelaide. The staff are EXTREMELY inviting, the food is amazing, the atmosphere is homey, I..."

Josh Lugg

"Tasting Australia night - Eddie you and your staff were amazing the 15 course yakitori and Saki degustion menu was brilliant and a true..."

V

"Staff were very nice at all time, been here for few time if we are craving for Japanese food. Many of Japanese wine to choose, recommend the yuzu..."

Minh Dinh

"My first dining experience with Takumi Yakitori was superb! I love love love Japanese food so this year I decided to try Takumi on my birthday. We..."

Kelsey Chan

"You can't beat this restaurant, it's my absolute favourite. Food is exquisite with wonderful flavour - all beautifully presented. Cosy atmosphere,..."

susan willson

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"Great food and service. The tasting menu had plenty of variety and was generous enough for two big eaters. All staff were knowledgeable, attentive..."

Anais Chevalier

"We came here for my birthday and loved it. Every single plate of food was incredibly tasty and so delicate and pretty. Our waiter was really lovely..."

Samantha Dickins

"I just wanted to drop a note to say that we had an incredible time at Sho today for lunch. Dexter is an absolute ambassador for your business. It’s..."

Gemma Lee

"Amazing food experiences to be had here! The roast cauliflower was unbelievable as was the lotus root and seaweed salt and vinegar crisps. This is no..."

Rach Kochie

"The ambience when you walk in , the music, the professionalism from the staff created an air of expectation of what may come from the menu. We were..."

Paul Alexander

"What excellent food and drink, food was absolutely amazing, staff great, friendly and know their stuff, great atmosphere, could do with better front..."

Kiley Briggs

"Absolutely outstanding dinner. Loved the experience from the moment I walked in. Nice touch on the menu, if you can't decide what to order. Choose..."

Philippe Perrey

"For our Perth group of Food Tour travellers this was a treat! The Chefs menu gave us an amazing array of sumptuous dishes showcasing the kitchens..."

Tracey Cotterell

"Amazing food and great atmosphere - couples are seated along the bar to watch the cooking, but this made the experience even better! Will definitely..."

Melissa V-burg

"Fantastic - one of the best in Adelaide. Excellent service, amazing flavored and a kitchen and staff who are equal parts excellent entertainment and..."

Jasmin Parasiers

"Was in adelaide for the weekend ... my home town and saw this place Friday evening and ate here Saturday Exceeded all expectations-ambience, vibe..."

Jack Zoumaras

"This place is awesome! Definitely get the steak and the staff are really..."

Daniel Fitzpatrick

"We went here for our anniversary date last night after a recommendation from a friend. As soon as we stepped into the restaurant we were taken back..."

Elle-Eats

"Went here for a date and it’s got to be one of the most fun dates we’ve had! We were super lucky to get in as we didn’t reserve but the staff..."

Taylor Boehm

"This place was recommended to us by a friend who visited Adelaide and told us how amazing this place was. We went for a special occasion and decided..."

Dawson Brister

"Must try restaurant in Adelaide! I’m not often amazed by every dish that I’ve ordered at a restaurant, but at Shobosho every dish was better than..."

Nicolepamute

"Omg, Seriously the best dumplings I had. I am very impressed. The potstickers highly recommended! I will definitely come back for more. The service..."

Maryke Fry

"Finally! I made it to Shobosho! Been on the list for ages! Happy face! We did not book, so were seated at the bar right in front of the..."

Uberfrauline

"Love the atmosphere here - being able to see the kitchen and the flames jumping around adds something to your dining experience. The menu has a..."

4chillies

"One of the most innovative dishes we’ve ever had. The portions are definitely small but they’re perfect for us as we can try a lot of different..."

Ella

"A truly unique and extremely delicious experience. I usually frown upon ‘fusion’ cuisine but these dishes were original and full of flavour...."

Lz

"Came first time for my birthday dinner and got the kitchen to pick our meals , some dishes were amazing and some were lacking . Came back a second..."

Socheath Meach

"Awesome restaurant. Sitting at the kitchen bar creates a good atmosphere. Great flavours and textures across the menu. Standouts for us on this visit..."

Steve

"Just visited Shobosho out of curiosity and was not disappointed. I was a little weary as the menu changes daily so your not 100% sure what your going..."

The Roze Review

"Three couples had lunch at Shobosho on a Sunday. I had phoned earlier in the week to book a particular table & I would recommend doing this for..."

Mark Chalker

"What a crowd pleaser. The chefs here should be super proud of what they’re dishing up. The design of the restaurant is very cool and comfortable, I..."

Mafarmer714

"This is a bit of a different review. I had the opportunity to eat Chef Adam Liston's food at Tasting Australia Glasshouse Kitchen: Rivers and..."

Only If Its Good

"Never imagine I would find a place like this in Adelaide. Highly recommend. The staff were nice. The food is AMAZING. Would like to go back again ...."

Birgitta Roseline

"An amazing dining experience! The waiter was so helpful and friendly. Loved the creativity and flair with which each dish was presented. A complete..."

Alyssa Rigs

"We just had the most delightful lunch! Super attentive and knowledgeable staff and the food was incredible. The absolute standouts were the pork..."

Deezarock

"I have mixed feelings about our visit to Shobosho. Putting aside the obvious (who you are dining with) when I go to any restaurant, it is always..."

Ben Lee Kong

"We walked past and thought we would give Shobosho a try. Firstly, the service was above and beyond. We had 2 waiters and they both offered their..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Solid effort. Napkins were divine.Easy 4 stars (4.5 had we had a description of what was in the dumplings)Please refer to image..."

Gabriel Oak Richardson

"Walked pass this place and decided to have lunch here. We like the design of the place. We noticed the chef checked the beef a 4 or 5 times before it..."

Annabelle Zhang

"This was my first time eating Japanese style foodWas to die for, me and my mate were just wondering the streets looking for a place to eat and..."

Todd Gregory

"A delightful lunch at this establishment. As a party of two we were promptly seated at a booth. We shared a number of dishes, all of which were..."

Deskamitsis

"Looking for somewhere new to have lunch with the girls one Winter's day, I (Amanda) decide on giving Shobosho on Leigh Street a try. Lovers of..."

On The Chopping Board

"Amazing food. Amazing service. Stunning venue. Thank you so much. The ume spritz was beautiful. Light and refreshing. Will visit next time in..."

Scott Rowand

"July 3, 2017 By She Said What in Food & Drink, Uncategorized Tags: Adelaide, dinner spot, Favourites, food, Japanese food, Love, review Leave a..."

Emma Lindblom

"Very nice fit out! Well thought out and executed. Waiter told us they were only a month old so we were expecting a few teething problems. I really..."

Minh Nguyen

"Simon Kardachi has done it again. In conjunction with Adelaide-born chef Adam Liston, he’s transformed the old Leigh Street Bollywood site into an..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"Fantastic - beautifully presented + delicious food! I've been twice & enjoyed it both times. My picks are the raw tuna + charred edamame + bonito..."

Dtt

"Had dinner on a Friday night. Early booking. The food was tasty without being exceptional. We had the tasting menu but would order our own the next..."

J

"So so so sooo impressed with the amazing late lunch we had here, everything was impeccable, special mention to the highball cocktail and the tuna..."

Nicole Hunter

"We dined in on Easter Monday after making a booking online. We needed to make a last minute adjustment on the time and number of diners, and they..."

Malka

"They are amazing. We were so glad we sat next to the bar - seeing chefs are cooking/producing a great amount of the foods in order which was quite..."

Sue Kerr

"Simply stunning. The team are incredible to watch sitting at the bar inn front of the kitchen. A well oiled machine with everyone working in perfect..."

Anthony Stedman

"Six stars. If only that were possible. This is my FAVOURITE restaurant in the country!!!! I live in Canberra and dine in Melbourne and Sydney a lot..."

Nathan Lakes

"Wonderful place for a fancy dinner! Only a short wait between dishes even though it was quite busy, and service was exceptional. We picked our dishes..."

Sam

"Awesome atmosphere and great food. Favourites were definitely the rib steak and Teri chicken. Amazingly curated favours for the mains. Sando and crab..."

Chelsea Y

"Menu is simple and effective with some of the dishes. Eggplant was delicious, leek was so over cooked only 40% of the dish was edible. Oysters were..."

FDR

"Food and service was amazing! Each dish was innovative and well balanced. I wish we had come here earlier so we could go back again. Will definitely..."

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