Nestle in with a cocktail then pick up a set of tongs to grill your meat and veg with.
From the team behind revered local restaurants Shinya Ramen and Toki, Yakiniku Hachibeh is the latest addition to Torquay’s Gilbert Street Japanese precinct.
Opening in September, Yakiniku Hachibeh draws on the atmosphere established at the two previous restaurants but levels up the offering, gifting Torquay and the region a premium Japanese dining and traditional Yakiniku experience unlike anything we’ve seen before.
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Located at Shop 7, 4-6, Yakiniku Hachibeh is all about authentic Japanese BBQ.
In Japan, Yakiniku is the name for barbecue, and focuses on drawing out the natural flavour of the meat. Because of the focus on the flavour of the beef (most often not marinated or seasoned), yakiniku requires high-quality ingredients as well as extra care to bring out the beef’s intricate flavour and texture.
At Yakiniku Hachibeh, the specialty is high-quality Australian wagyu beef, with choices of sirloin, scotch and short ribs. Here the chef uses Stone Axe full blood Wagyu. Revered on menus around the globe, multi-award-winning Stone Axe Wagyu features an incredibly delicate texture and intense flavour, found uniquely in Australian Full Blood Japanese Black Wagyu. and represents some of Australia’s finest beef. The Stone Axe brand is an ultra-premium, luxury Wagyu product, without exception.
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Available as platters or individual cuts, diners can grill Japanese A5 and Australian M9 Wagyu beef, M9 Oyster Blade, pork belly, and seafood such as King prawns, squid, scallops and Abalone.
For a meal of epic proportions, the Hachibeh AU Zen Platter features three selections of Australian top-range Wagyu, M9 pork belly, seafood (two Large King prawns, four squid, two scallops) and Veggies (a mix of mushrooms, pumpkin, zucchini and eggplants).
Round your meal out with tantalising sides like Kimchi, Seaweed salad, Edamame, rice, Tofu Salad, and Kaarage, or opt for the sashimi if you’re looking for something fresh. Check out the full menu here.
There’s also Japanese beers, Japanese whisky, Sake and Japanese-inspired cocktails to choose from, plus wine, mocktails, non-alcoholic drinks and Japanese roasted green tea.
Sitting somewhere between the elegance of Toki and the casual charm of Shinya Ramen, Yakiniku Hachibeh is bold, contemporary and playful. The interior exudes warmth, boasting several textures and nut-brown shades, with polished floors, and wooden tables with circular Yakiniku grills taking the centre. A modest bar gives diners a view of the brightly lit selection of Japanese spirits and sake. A private dining room also features, ideal for groups of six people.
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If you love awesome BBQ, you’ve gotta eat here.
Find it at Shop 7 4-6 Gilbert Street, Torquay. Book a table here.
