A Charcoal-Grilled Healing Haven in Jing'an Temple CBD, Shanghai

This robata-yaki restaurant in Shanghai is extraordinary, boasting an internationally award-winning design. The entrance, with its blazing flames and Japanese paper, resembles the tunnel from *Spirited Away*. Twelve counter seats offer a front-row view of the chef's culinary artistry with fish🐟 and shrimp🦐. Opened in 2023, TAKUMI offers dishes🍱 and sake🍶 with a distinct sense of ceremony. It's the perfect place for busy professionals to unwind with a drink, watching the chef's masterful techniques at work—a truly de-stressing and therapeutic experience. 🔥Charcoal-Grilled Wagyu Beef Tartare with Pickled Egg Yolk The chef grills the beef tableside using binchotan charcoal, then mixes it with egg yolk and nuts…an incredibly delicious bite. 🐟Charcoal-Grilled Kinki Fish Rikyu-Yaki Rikyu-yaki is a cooking method where the fish is grilled to seven-tenths doneness, brushed with sesame seeds and sauce, and then returned to the grill. This results in crispy skin and a fragrant sesame flavor. 🥘Wagyu Kamameshi Kamameshi, a slow-cooked rice dish, is known for its rich aroma. Takumi's version includes salmon roe, Wagyu beef, black truffle, and charcoal…upon opening the lid, the smoky scent mingles with the fragrance of rice, stimulating the appetite. Not only is the food delicious, but the sake🍶 selection is also impressive, with each variety offering unique characteristics. I tried three different sakes today, each with its own distinct flavor profile, and all were excellent.