Yakitori Takumi
Comments (2) Jon brought me to try out this Japanese yakitori place in North Adelaide during one of the rare moments he actually decided to treat me. Japanese food. Yeap, I think he really was sick.
I remember it being cold and it was such a relief to step into the warm shop. It’s not exactly what you would call large, but the atmosphere was welcoming. It was definitely fortunate that there was an available booth seat for us as it seems like a place where bookings would be needed.
Red lanterns dotted the ceiling and seating was easily accessible with both booth and bar seating available. Decor was definitely japanese lending an extra point to the overall ambience.
Food was of course, absolutely fabulous. The menu lists chicken, seafood, tofu, rice, vegetable, meat and traditional yakitori with three skewers in each dish. Can’t exactly remember what is each dish called, especially since its not like know Japanese, but naturally, there is an english description of it.
These were what we had:
The wild mushrooms. It consists of six types of mushrooms including shiitake, oyster and enoki among others. Lightly seasoned in some clear broth, it was strongly flavoured. For those who simply adores mushrooms like me, this is definitely a good one to try. Needless to say, it was one of my favourites.
The chicken cheese skewers. Awesome. The meat was tender and not overdone and the cheese literally melts in your mouth.
The cheese rice balls or onigiri. Yes, cheese again. Served golden brown, definitely a more filling dish compared to its other dishes. Can’t you just see the glistening melted cheese?
The grilled jacket potatoes. Instead of the western styled sour cream and chives, this is melted butter and pepper (i think!). Good nontheless. Best eaten hot.
The takoyaki. The last time I had that was that good, was the one I had while I was in Japan. Served hot and golden, it was soft and slightly fluffy (for lack of a better word) inside. Served with barbeque sauce and some other fluffy shredded stuff.
The fried chicken wings. Tantalizing burst of flavours, deep fried. Good, but I’ve had better.
The smoked salmon. Looks tiny, but the burst of flavour when you put it into you mouth is anything but. Freshness is evident as you peel off the layers on the meat. Served with a slice of lemon and spring onions. Definitely another favourite.
Just a reminder though, portions are entree sized. Seems like sake and plum wines are available too. Not that I had any.. although I’d love to =\
The staff was friendly throughout dinner. Good service.
Price was reasonable at an average of AU$5+ per dish, especially given that it is quite authentic.
The damage for the both of us?
$55.50 for 8 dishes.
Would definitely recommend you guys to go try it out. It’s an especially good place to impress a date.
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Go check it out at:-
Yakitori Takumi
60/55 Melbourne St
North Adelaide SA 5006
(08) 8239 2111
Opposite Zapata’s. Easily noticible with the red lanterns outside.
