Melbourne, Australia has some wonderful hospitality service and has some fantastic places to wine and dine. Having lived here for more than 6 years, I have been lucky enough to have sampled some of the nicest dishes from different culinary arts offered by restaurants in Melbourne.
Taking an interest in the Japanese culture, I have always loved Japanese food. Since being in Melbourne, I have dined in many japanese eateries and have tasted many dishes that they have to offer. Some great and some bad, I can frequently tell if the food is good by the people working the restaurant. I have made my own assumption that if the eatery is ran and worked by Japanese, the food that it serves is dependable.
There are many Japanese cuisine franchises in Melbourne which are not owned and operated by Japanese. The level of service and quality of food that it creates are just astonishing. Yes, the price will be more affordable but the authenticity of the taste and the level of service that you are getting is bad. If you are serious about Japanese food, take the time to explore and enquire around. You will often find that there is a Japanese restaurant just around the corner from you that you have not noticed.
I find myself visiting this particular restaurant in Melbourne more often these days ” Takumi. They is situated handily in the city and is accessible by public transportation. They specialise in wagyu beef and modern Japanese cuisines. They are fully owned and operated by a Japanese family and the level of service that they have provided me is remarkable. They offer a extraordinary style of barbecue dishes with their modern smoke-free barbeque tables.
So, if you are visiting Australia, be sure to take the time to explore and visit the many Melbourne Japanese restaurants.