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!

I got the number nine, I'd give it five stars but to it felt like it was missing something but I…read morecan't quite put my finger on what. My partner got the curry and it was delicious, he devoured it all. The karrage chicken is delicious here also. The staff were really kind and the meals were made really fast. I like how they incorporate the little details such as the miso soup, rice and pickled veg and salad in all their meals. It definitely comes across as restaurant quality.

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!

Yakumi is not the place to pop into for a cheap Friday night eat, but if it's quality food,…read moreexcellent service and an inviting atmosphere you're after then this is the place for you! The restaurant has been around for a number of years, but seems to be not as well known as other restaurants on Jetty Road - perhaps as it's further away from the beach than most. We started off with the gyoza - always a go to dish for me. The gyoza at Yakumi were some of the best I've ever had - soft and pillowly, lightly fried, beautifully folded and paired with a delicious citrus dipping sauce. I would have been happy to just eat plate after plate! My partner and I then opted to share two main options. Looking back now, one and another entrée would have been plenty - however we weren't too sure of portion sizes. We shared the Cod and the Green Tea Smoked Salmon. It's hard to pick a favourite - both were impeccably cooked, melting in our mouths. The apple and potato salad that accompanied the salmon was a beautiful compliment, balancing the dish with both texture and flavour. We chose the black sesame ice cream for dessert, until the waitress kindly offered to make a plate so we could sample both that and the Green Tea ice cream. Black sesame was the favourite hands down, with a sweet berry sauce complimenting nicely. The drinks menu also had a nice selection to suit all tastes. It's very rare that I review a restaurant, but I couldn't walk away from Yakumi without giving them the recognition they deserve. Service was impeccable and the food incredible. We'll be back for sure!

Yrscore: F4,E4.5,R4…read more Recommended by a friend who has been living here for a long time. Tried the soupless ramen which was pretty good. The texture of the ramen al dente and was just right. We dined at the bar, where we were facing the grill. Personally, being able to see how my food was prepared elevates the experience. Staffs were friendly too. Will return again to try their tonkotsu soon!

Excellent food in a great casual setting. We have been a couple of times now, and it doesn't…read moredisappoint. The food is mainly the Japanese version of tapas, meat and vegetables on skewers, but there are also some yummie vegetable gioza and unagi and salmon dishes on a bed of rice. We tend to order 3-4 dishes per person and share. As mentioned by other reviewers, they have also an excellent selection of sake. This doesn't make it a cheap dining experience (hence 4 out of 5 from me), but that won't stop us from becoming regulars! Hint: when you finish with them the skewers go in a little jar on your table!

Such a fun and fabulous place with fantastic food!…read more It's basically Japanese tapas. If you get a seat at the bar, you see the tasty treats being made - it's authentic and entertaining! I cannot get enough of this place - it makes for a great evening out.

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.

Generally, I go to Hahndorf for two things.....Beer and German Sausages. The last thing I expected…read moreto find in the main street was a Japanese restaurant that I liked! My inner Ninja-Samurai was doing cool wire-fighting back flips for joy when I entered this place, and for good reason. Haru is super happy smile time hi-five cool Joe! I have included a pic of the blown up menu that sits out the front so you can share in the awesomeness......firstly check out the spiral thingy. I saw these 'Twister Fries' on a food show recently, and I was stoked to find them on the menu at Haru! Basically they are a whole potato on a stick, cut in an unbroken spiral and deep dried.......How many times can I say awesome in one review? More, I can definately say it more! Many of the other dishes are stock standard, like the popular Chicken Katsu Don and, my personal favourite snack, Takoyaki. The Bento boxes are the big stand out though (along side the spiral spud). I tried the spicy pork Bento and it was Bento-lishes! Get on them, Awesome says it all!

*queues music* " I'm turning Japanese I think I'm turning…read moreJapanese I really think so....." My love for Japanese food is very well documented on other social media streams! I just can't get enough. You might think that being in Hahndorf and being amongst a massive German sausage fest of eateries that I would order some good German fare. Been there, done that and another story for another time. Many years ago my husband and I stumbled across Haru. Initially we were hesistant. The plastic displays of what food they have on offer out the front of the shop puts a lot of people off. It's actually a great conversation piece as we see people stare at them and screw up their faces! It does not do their food any justice. The staff have always been attentive and friendly. Always going above and beyond to ensure that we have had an enjoyable meal. The food is simple, but it is good and has been consistently good over the years. That is what gives my review 4 stars. It's not a huge selection, just enough for a quick dine-in experience or takeaway. The kids enjoyed their sushi rolls which are reasonably priced. I usually go down the Chicken Katsu Bento box but this time I decided to mix it up and get the Beef Teriyaki Bento. My hubby got the Seafood Tempura Bento. Whilst we waited for the food, I got my order of Iced Green Tea Latte!! Mmmmm!! The food comes out and it looks good! "Itadakimasu" For around $14 for the bento, I think it is great value. The meal comes with a decent serving of rice, a miso soup, a delicious cabbage salad with a sesame mayo dressing, a little seaweed salad and pickled ginger, two slices of sushi roll, a mini spring roll and some edamame beans. The Teriyaki Beef was sweet and salty and good. It came in a thin gravy like sauce which I poured over my rice. The Seafood Tempura box came with a few prawns, a decent sized tempura covered Atlantic Salmon piece and a few tempura vegetables. I was lucky enough to eat the vegetable components because my husband is 'allergic' to vegetables - so he says! "Gochiso-sama deshita" (It means thank you for the meal)

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.

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