This has to be my favourite Japanese Restaurant. It is also one of the smallest but don't let…read morethat put you off, because, as someone once told me, good things come in small packages and Yakumi is certainly an example of this. The Restaurant is modern and feels joyously intimate as though you are eating in someone's home. It is stylish and well laid out to make the best use of the space. Peter is the owner and chef and he manages to create masterpieces in the smallest of kitchens. He is exacting about freshness and this is reflected in the food. I have been here many times and the food is undoubtedly excellent. I especially love the crab dumplings in Sake sauce. Just a word of warning for people on a budget, there is a minimum food charge which used to be $25 but I believe it may have increased to around $35. It certainly isn't a cheap night out but it is worth the money for a special occasion or just a treat!

I am beside myself…read more Yakumi has always been one of my favourite local restaurants and one that I have recommended to many friends, for its atmosphere, quality of food and friendly service. Much to my anguish, that all changed last night. After perusing the menu, we asked for a refresher on what was gluten free, as it's never been indicated anywhere. The waitress (who was new) advised not a lot, but would check with the chef. She came back and abruptly told us absolutely nothing. When we questioned that, and asked about the edamame for instance, which along with the sashimi is definitely gluten free, she commented in a dismissive manner as she was walking off, "oh apart from that of course." When you are easily going to be paying $50pp plus drinks, I expect cordial service not downright rudeness. I can understand the waitress may have been under pressure due to being new, but for the chef to respond in the way that he did is unforgivable. It can't be blamed on new management either, because I recognised a lot of the staff, including the chef. At that point we got up and left. Never to return. What a disappointment.

Absolutely recommended! Even better than five stars. Friendly staff and professional chef. Fancy…read moredining environment and awesome food! Thank you so much for serving us today!

Saturday night is open to public. Private dining room of botique hotel, beautiful japanese decor…read moremixed with modern touches in a heritage stone building. The food is japanese and Australian fusion. The menu is a set and fairly simple, the service is very unrushed. The food is as it should be.

This cafe is a nice addition to the new Woodcroft Mall. It offers a wide range of sushi and…read moreJapanese culinary dishes including ramen and noodle meals. I stopped in to pick up a couple of sushi rolls for lunch including Terryaki Beef and Terriaki Chicken. At $2.50 each, they were incredibly fresh and came packaged in your typical plastic sushi containers with wasabi and soy sauce fishes. The meat was incredibly nice and flavored very well, the cucumber was cut evenly and presented very nicely (sushi making is an art after all), and the sushi was also served at the right temperature too. Seating was rather nice and the store was very organized with attentive staff who served quickly yet very well. They also had menus on the counter which I decided to take a copy of. It seems like they have a nice range of food and they are open from as early as 8am to as late as 8pm on weeknights, meaning that any time can be sushi time. They also discount sushi in the evening to half price in order to clear and keep produce fresh. I will definitely be coming back for the sushi and probably will try some of the noodle dishes too because the aroma in the store was quite nice as I went at lunch time.

Ichiban is a very welcome addition to the Woodcroft shopping centre. Although small, like most…read moreshopping centre eateries, it has nice wooden furnishings which give it a comforting and rustic feel. The staff are friendly and patient and seemed delighted to serve you. I've not had the sushi, but their black pepper chicken dish is fantastic. Usually noodle/chicken dishes tend to be a little bland, but the chicken pieces are moist and tasty. Their steamed dim sims are amazing, too. We have lunch here regularly.

I went to this restaurant yesterday and it was an amazing experience. The staff were so welcoming…read moreand friendly and the atmosphere was so relaxing. It felt safe and warm in there despite it being only a small place. The food is amazing, having a wide range of sushi's, rice, soup and so on. I had the karaage chicken with a tuna and avocado salad and I was not let down. The chicken was juicy and tender, the presentation of the food was beautiful, and my tuna and avocado was delicious too. Would highly recommend this place to those who love Japanese cuisine

Been wanting to try this place for a while. Very close to my hotel (Adelaide Ibis) but almost…read morecouldn't find it as it is tucked into a small corridor within the Adelaide Arcade. It's a small space, seating maybe 20 or so. Got there about 10:45 so had to wait a little bit (it opens at 11am). Ordered the Tori Teriyaki set, which comes with miso soup, white rice, daikon, and the main plate with the teriyaki chicken, a few leaves of lettuce. I was the only one in the place so I wasn't expecting to wait very long to get my food. I was surprised when the server came out 5 minutes later with my meal. Japanese food is a favorite of mine, and this food was excellent and priced fair for the portions. I will definitely return on my next visit.

If you love some Authentic tasting Japanese food for lunch you can't go past here…read more Not an extensive menu, but what they make is delicious. My favourite is the Tori Teriyaki Set. Crispy Teryaki chicken with salads, rice and miso soup on the side.. There are a few sets as well as these stand alone and some Don dishes. Well worth a visit if you are nearby and love fresh (mostly healthy) tasty Japanese Food.

On any given day, most visitors would walk by this establishment on their journey through the piers…read moreand shops of Glenelg area here in the west side of Adelaide. Tucked into a very awesome front looking yacht side of the walkers, Tomiko Japanese Steak House is definitely a sure spot to be at. With only 2 Teppanyaki Grill seating up to 8/9 people, you'll sure need to booking in advance. They have both a indoor and outdoor seating, elegantly decorated with transparent window sill to keep the cold night air out but promises to keep the view of the yacht decks and local river view displayed during your dine in. We did a walk-in and was seated immediately outdoors for a dinner setting, seating up to 6 people in our party. Unfortunately, we didn't book the Teppanyaki so we just opt to be outside. I did not see a heater unit as the weather in the summer is generally warm and cool, except for bizarre weather coming thru these days. They have a very generous selection of bottle beers, beer on tap, and unique cocktails, spirits and definitely a whole sleuth of wine selection from White to Reds. We ordered the Seafood Platter that came as pictured and it paired perfectly with my pint of fresh Sapporo Beer on tap and a glass of Cab Sauv from the hills of Adelaide. A few of our friends that were with us enjoyed their mains as much as we did. Customer service is top notch making sure you are happy and satisfied with your selection. The price is a bit on the high side as our dish alone was above the 100's. So if you're looking for something more affordable, you may want to reconsider other options. In the other hand, they have a great selection of shareable items that can possible give you the ideal meal or dinner. Recommending this establishment for those wanting to experience something different. Next time, we're going for the fresh cooking experience that is Teppanyaki.

Had sashimi and the oysters were bad. Not recommended it. The ingredients they use in their meals…read moreseems to be old. Perhaps they don't get as much clientele. When I did say the oysters were bad they promptly replaced it with more sashimi. Hence 3 stars. Good service.

Quiet, cozy restaurant which serves Japanese and Vietnamese food. Waiting was about 5-10 minutes…read morefor 3 dishes despite being mostly empty. The Bún Bò Huế was decent however the Teriyaki Beef in the Zen set, and pork cutlet and crackling pork in the Combination Rice was well marinated and full of savouriness and flavour! Teriyaki Beef was soaked with a supremely pleasant smoke and the soup side for the rice was rich and sweet. Overall, all the meats were spectacular. I 100% recommend for those looking for a cheap meal and or wonderful place to dine with family and friends with a nice setup.

Mobara has been in Salisbury for a while now, but I decided to take my partner here to try their…read moreramen, sushi rolls, and karage chicken. Service was excellent and very friendly, their manners were spot on. Ramen was delicious, although the egg was too firm for my liking. The sushi and chicken were perfect, I'm not joking when I say it's the best fried chicken I've had. Price is very reasonable, especially the sushi plate lunch specials. Definitely coming here again.

Love this place. Echigo beer (Japanese rice lager). Lovely green tea, refillable…read more Train offers much goodness. I personally love the sashimi. Tuna, salmon, kingfish. My partner goes crazy for chicken and corn balls or the cajun karaage. Cute little booth. Quaint train. Elevator music. Fanatic service. Many vego options. Always try new things. Favorite date eats.

You had me at Japanese Breakfast Black Dog Gallery. As soon as I read about the restaurant serving…read moremiso for brekkie I had to make a booking. Oh yes please! This restaurant is one to bookmark and is really worth going out of your way to check out. Especially to try Japanese Modern takes on breakfast all day. And then there is the Ramen menu..... wow! I can not wait to return to get my hands on a bowl. They have a menu that is pretty much build your own Ramen. After being handed the menu for breakfast, I had a real hard time trying to choose between the Matcha Pancakes and The Classic (with salmon). Although I adore pancakes, I had to go with something a little more traditional for my first time. Classic it was! This dish features Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Aji-Tama (Salted Soft Boiled Egg), sweet potato salad, with Yuzu Vinaigrette Pickled Veg, rice & miso. The dish itself looked really pretty, just check out the photos. Presentation is well thought out and planned. The salmon was cooked through with a salty and sweet sauce. It tasted similar to teriyaki sauce. The sweet potato salad was mixed in with other vegetables and a kewpie mayo style sauce. Worked so well with the salmon and rice. I really loved the egg as well, it was slightly salty and really gives depth to the dish. Wash this all down with miso & tofu and you have a really perfect breakfast. I was so impressed, I am really looking for any excuse to return. Keep on the look out for my updated review when I get my hands on some Ramen! OH YES!

The idea of a Japanese breakfast combined with a photography lesson lured me to Black Dog Gallery…read moreon an early Sunday morning. The lovely Jun allowed us to utilise the entire space for our photography purpose. The warm and cosy contemporary interior provided a lovely backdrop for our morning lesson. Once coffee orders was placed and received, we got down to selecting our breakfast. I opted for the classic which had grilled salmon, served with sweet potato salad, miso and rice. Other dishes ordered include the tradition breakfast, salmon bagel and ramen pizza. My breakast was delicious! Nothing to fault here. I believe everyone else enjoyed theirs too from the positive feedback making its rounds. They have ramen noodles from 10am, which wasn't yet available to us being early birds. It just means I will have to come back! I highly recommend this place because you can see the quality and love put in to this place where the food including the sweets made in-house is equally tasty. The owners are clearly dog-lovers hence the name. A small picture frame can be seen of their black pooch on top of the sweets cabinet. This place is not very big, so come early, as it can fill up quickly.