Takumi — charcoal-grilled yakitori and a helping hand

Takumi — charcoal-grilled yakitori and a helping hand
About this article
This English translation is based on the original Japanese listing, first published in 2019. Opening hours, toilet access and facilities may have changed. Please confirm with the venue before visiting. Shop and restaurant toilets are for emergency use only: if you have time, use a public toilet instead, and always ask staff first.
Burio-kun
Burio-kun

♪ Singing along to 

Britney
Britney

the shopping street’s song… ♪

Senbayashi Shopping Street is unusual in having its own original song. Burio-kun and Britney sing along as they head to Takumi for charcoal-grilled yakitori.

Dark Benza
Dark Benza

Heh heh heh… How dare they have so much fun on their way to eat yakitori? Take this!

Burio-kun
Burio-kun

Oh! My stomach feels…

Britney
Britney

oh…

It is an emergency! Dark Benza has ruined their date. But do not worry: Takumi is a kind restaurant that lends its toilet to people in need.

Takumi owner Mr Toyoda
Mr Toyoda, owner

Are you both all right? Use our toilet!

Burio-kun
Burio-kun

Thank you, Mr Toyoda. May I use your toilet?

Burio-kun and Britney make it to the toilet in time, then continue their date over delicious yakitori.

Dark Benza
Dark Benza

Darn it… You have not heard the last of me!


Burio-kun’s recommendation

Yamato chicken breast tataki. Thigh tataki is also listed in the original article.

Chicken dish pictured in the original Takumi article
Burio-kun
Burio-kun

Crisp skin, juicy inside — delicious!

Britney’s recommendation

The second floor has a casual atmosphere.

The casual second floor at Takumi
Britney
Britney

A lovely place to meet friends or bring the children!

Takumi — Sumibi Yakitori Yamato Nikudori

[Opening days and hours]
Open every day (Tuesdays: evening service only)
11:30–14:00
17:00–00:00

[Address]
2-8-13 Morishoji, Asahi Ward, Osaka

[Facebook]
https://www.facebook.com/sumibi.yakitori.takumi/

[Toilet facilities]
1 seated (Western-style) toilet

Please note
Please use the toilet considerately, follow good manners and remember to say thank you!
Asahi Ward Toilet Map project illustration