This sister outlet to Sushiro has taken over Sushiro's old space since their move to a space nearer the entrance of Thomson Plaza. Takumi by Sushiro strictly serves hot Japanese rice bowls in this modest space (with a few extended tables at the adjacent stall), with only seven offerings on the menu. Go for the latest addition, Tokyo Gyuniku Don ($12), a beef bowl rather similar to Yoshinoya's Gyu Don. Thinly shaved stewed beef with tender onion strips are stacked to form a little hill atop of a bed of rice, with a crater on top that cradles a wobbly onsen egg — the apple of any meat lover's eye. For the ravenous, attempt the Mount Gyuniku Don ($22) that comes with twice the amount of rice and beef! Aside from beef bowls, Takumi also serves Shizuoka Unajyu Don ($18) with a thick slab of well-grilled unagi on rice, as well as the tasty Chicken Katsu Curry Udon ($13). Pro tip: Get the best of both worlds and takeaway Sushiro's famed Bara Chirashi Don ($12.80) to eat at Takumi — provided you order one of their bowls!
Avg Price: $15 per person
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