Samurai Teppanyaki House

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#3 of 26 Restaurants in Hyde ParkJapanese, Asian, $$ - $$$

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Samurai Teppanyaki House

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Our goal is to present you with a traditional and authentic teppanyaki feast. Therefore, we only have and source the best wagyu beef for you: Kobe Beef, Japanese A5 Wagyu, Australian Full-blood Wagyu, and Dry-aged Wagyu. Also, we hand-pick the finest and rare seafood ingredients to pair with those wagyu beef: Southern Rock Lobster, Moreton Bay Bugs, Green Lips Abalone, and more... Of course, we prepare those great wines for you to enjoy with the best beefsteak: Grange, Hill of Grace, Rockford Basket Press, and more... All your dishes will be prepared just in front of your own eyes, combined with our chef's unique home-made sauces. Samurai chefs with their superb cooking skills will present you with a memorable teppanyaki experience.

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CUISINES

Japanese, Asian, Grill

Meal types

Dinner, Drinks

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options

FEATURES

Accepts Credit Cards

American Express

BYOB

Digital Payments

Gift Cards Available

Highchairs Available

Mastercard

Parking Available

Reservations

Seating

Serves Alcohol

Table Service

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Wheelchair Accessible

Location

116 King William Rd, Hyde Park, Adelaide, South Australia 5034 Australia

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Sunday

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Thursday

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Friday

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm5:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Saturday

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm5:30 pm - 10:30 pm

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oursue

Greater Adelaide58 contributions

Depends on the chef you get

Sept 2023 • family

We ate here a year ago for my son in laws birthday it was amazing, every course was beautifully presented and delicious. Ate again here tonight for our anniversary (my husband has never been before). I was so excited for him to experience it. Especially the prawns with prawn heads made into a beautiful edible presentation. We had a lady cook this time. 1st course scallops….overcooked. 2nd course I had lamb blackstrap, medium rare….overcooked & chewy. I was excited for my husband to try the prawns. The chef on the next table was doing the prawn heads like the delicious ones we had last time. The lady chef that cooked ours disposed of the heads….so disappointing! 😡 my husband said his prawns were tough. Next course fried rice. We looked across at the other chefs fried rice…light and fluffy. Ours was soggy, tasteless and unappealing. Overall very disappointed tonight compared to the last time. The group on the hot plate next to us had a totally different experience and totally different food to us however the same menu and same cost. Such a shame as we don’t eat in expensive places such as this very often.

Written 8 September 2023

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Robert K

223 contributions

Pleasant evening spoilt by eftpos surcharge

Dec 2021 • none

It is always fun to sit at the counter and watch your food being cooked. Covid restrictions at one point banned this in SA and even now there are capacity restrictions in force which must make running a teppanyaki restaurant a nightmare, so I have a lot of sympathy for the proprietors. Unfortunately their responses have in some ways reduced their customers' experience. It starts when you book, as a $50 deposit per person is taken from your card immediately. Apparently you can get this refunded if you cancel more than 72 hours in advance. On the evening we arrived to find the entrance bolted and an instruction to ring the bell. A voice on the other end of the intercom asked our names and if we had a booking. We then had to wait until the voice made his way through the vestibule to the door and unlocked it. Once inside we had to scan the QR code in the vestibule and were then led to teppanyaki room and shown to our places at the counter. All very covidsafe but a bit daunting. Once seated, the service was very attentive, although we found the special offer on the $199 Kobe Beef tasting menu a bit confusing. We quickly gave up trying to understand it and opted for the $99 pp. Samurai Feast with Australian Wagyu which was quite good enough for us. The starter, consisting of sashimi, seared beef and tempura, was excellent. It was quickly followed by teppanyaki scallops and jumbo prawns, both very good. A salad was then served which we ate before the beef course, French style, but which according to the menu should have been served with the fried rice. The teppanyaki beef and vegetables were served with wasabi, salt, crispy garlic and two sauces. I found the sauce for the beef a bit sweet although adding salt corrected that. The fried rice was a bit bland but the house made ice cream was good. Our evening was then deflated when we paid the bill on the way out. Vincent gave me a figure which sounded about right. As it was over $100 "tap and pay" was not applicable, so I inserted my debit card in the EFTPOS machine, selected "Savings" in order to reduce the transaction charge to the restaurant, and paid. Only then did I notice the "Credit Card 1.5% surcharge" of $2.06 already on the bill. When I complained and pointed out that I had paid with eftpos through my savings account, Vincent said that Bendigo Bank charged them 1.5% on all cards including Debit cards and eftpos transactions. If true, which I doubt as Bendigo Bank's "business fees and charges" document lists savings and cheque eftpos transactions as costing 25¢, they ought to switch to Westpac who have a 1.2% "blended rate". If they are not using a blended rate offer like this it is illegal to charge more than the 25¢ actual rate for an eftpos savings bank transaction.

Written 29 December 2021

Samurai Teppanyaki

Thank you for your comprehensive feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we sincerely apologize for any shortcomings during your visit. We understand your concerns about our booking and entry processes. Our aim is to comply with COVID-19 safety measures while making the experience as comfortable and efficient as possible. We will evaluate our current procedures and make necessary changes to ensure our guests feel welcomed. We're glad to know that you enjoyed the food, particularly the starter and teppanyaki courses. We will take your comments about the sauces and fried rice into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our offerings. Regarding your concern about the transaction surcharge, we value your input and understand your frustration. We are currently reviewing our payment processing systems to ensure our policies are fair, compliant with the law, and clearly communicated to our customers. It was not our intention to leave you feeling deflated at the end of your evening, and we apologize for this oversight. We would be happy to discuss this matter further with you and resolve the discrepancy. Please feel free to reach out to us directly to discuss this further. We value your patronage and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again, providing the experience you expect from Samurai Teppanyaki House.

Written 31 May 2023

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Julie H

13 contributions

Lovely Staff Not Value For Money

Feb 2023 • friends

Nice welcome and we had high expectations but unfortunately it fell short when value was compared with others in the same genre. I have no issue spending money eating out, but this left us feeling we had spent too much on this experience. I understand King Willam Rd rent must be exorbitant, plus wages and on costs etc. William our teppanyaki chef was lovely. Wishing the best for the restaurant in the future as the concept is fabulous but it's just a little off point finacially in the current market for me.

Written 25 February 2023

Samurai Teppanyaki

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations in terms of value. It is indeed our aim to provide an exceptional dining experience and we understand that the cost plays an important role in this. We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience with William, our chef, and enjoyed our concept. We will take your comments on board as we continuously strive to adjust and improve our offerings in accordance with customer feedback and market conditions. We hope we'll have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and aim to make your next experience a more satisfactory one.

Written 31 May 2023

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Kim L

31 contributions

Memorable Wagu

Apr 2023 • couples

What an absolutely amazing restaurant experience. Be prepared to be blown away by the quality of produce and the learning experience. As soon as you walk in it is like being in a 5star Japanese restaurant. The chefs were extremely experienced and knowledgeable regarding the produce and the food was cooked with such precision and care. The Wagu beef was unlike any meat I’ve ever tasted. It melted away and was cooked to perfection. Once of the most delicious and amazing restaurants I’d been too in Adelaide. Although expensive well worth it for the quality and respect the chefs give.

Written 15 March 2024

LadyBianca

Adelaide7 contributions

Teppanyaki gone downhill

Feb 2022 • none

The whole teppanyaki experience was dimmed by not being done by a professional chef this time The FEMALE chef did not introduce herself Did not greet us Did not present the food before cooking Did not say anything until asked The fried rice was done without the proper Teppanyaki way for the eggs . The highlight I looked forward to for a very long time was Foie gras. I got it cold inside. I complained. Her response was "I'll do better next time"! But that will not help me! As a pensioner I saved up a long time for this meal, and got full charged with $50 extra for it Now I'm not tempted to come back, and we used to come here as family twice a year I looked forward to it so much, and got left a bad memory!

Written 5 March 2022

Samurai Teppanyaki

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely apologize for the shortcomings you encountered during your recent visit. At Samurai Teppanyaki House, we strive to provide excellent food and service to our customers, and it's disheartening to hear that we did not meet this standard for you. Please be assured that we take your feedback seriously. We will communicate with our chef and staff about your comments to ensure that every guest receives the warm welcome, attentive service, and high-quality cuisine that they deserve. We regret that the Foie gras dish was not up to standard and that our response to your concern did not meet your expectations. We understand how significant this visit was for you, and we truly apologize for the disappointment caused. We highly appreciate your patronage and would sincerely like to make amends. If you would consider giving us another opportunity, we would like to offer you a complimentary Foie gras dish cooked to perfection on your next visit. Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you wish to discuss this further. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with the experience that you've enjoyed on your previous visits.

Written 31 May 2023

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

FarAway60470607079

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DONT RECOMMEND.

June 2024 • family

this is so bad, the food was under cooked and all i got was an apology? maybe cook it more?? no just an apology. to me, and apology isn’t going to cut it if it’s under cooked and how much it costed? appalling. don’t recommend if you come here for a fun time, cause they are going TO YELL IN YOUR FACE to make you pay a ridiculous amount. 60+ for GST. stupid.

Written 22 June 2024

Kristie D

Adelaide5 contributions

Beware the extra charges …:

July 2023 • couples

Food is generally good - a bit hit and miss - but beware the extra charges …. Eftpos charge - tap water charge and a charge whacked on to your bill for being there on a Saturday night ? Better places to eat the same food

Written 30 July 2023

Tony T

4 contributions

Enjoyable experience

Sept 2021 • none

The character of the venue was really cool whihc set the scene perfectly for the dining experience. Each course of our menu was simple but elegent with little touches that make it worth the price. Speacial note to the freshness of the seafood. Once you try Kobe beef it is hard to go back... The service was also 5 star. Overall it was a very nice japanese experience and highly recommend

Written 9 September 2021

Kazumi Ramen

Thank you for your review. We would love to host you and your friends again soon.

Written 3 December 2021

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Mia

1 contribution

Overpriced and Dissapointing

Apr 2021 • none

For $650 we each had a glass of average wine, only 1 scallop, 1 small piece of steak, 2 prawns and some very average sorbet - had to pay extra for basically everything...including water! Will never be returning and will never recommend...and all 3 of us walked away hungry. The service was good but believe me - you pay for it!

Written 10 April 2021

Samurai Teppanyaki

We deeply regret to hear about your disappointing experience at Samurai Teppanyaki House, and we appreciate you taking the time to bring this to our attention. We aim to provide a memorable dining experience for all our guests, and it seems we fell short during your visit. While we are glad to hear that you appreciated our service, we understand that the portion sizes and the additional charges didn't meet your expectations. We assure you that we take this feedback seriously. Our team is already working on reviewing our portion sizes, and we will make necessary changes to ensure our guests feel they are getting good value for their money. As for the additional charges, we strive to be as transparent as possible about costs and will review how this is communicated to avoid any surprises for our customers in the future. We would be grateful for the opportunity to make this right. Please feel free to contact us directly, and we can discuss how we can ensure a better experience for you in the future. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to have the chance to serve you better.

Written 31 May 2023

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

josh21

Adelaide4 contributions

Poor service

Nov 2019 • none

Over priced, poor quality and really bad service. Steak looked frozen and the waitress tried to pour a beer in my old glass. Bad at Norwood, bad at Hyde pk. Just a Bad experience overall and to think I was hoping for some theatrics.

Written 31 October 2020

Samurai Teppanyaki

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the experience you had with us. At Samurai Teppanyaki House, we pride ourselves on our fresh, high-quality ingredients, and exceptional service. It is clear that we didn't meet these standards during your visit, and we are genuinely sorry for that. Your feedback has been shared with our team, and we will address these issues immediately. Our chefs always strive to use only the freshest of ingredients, so hearing that your steak seemed frozen is troubling. Regarding the service, our staff is trained to provide a high standard of customer care, and we apologize if you felt otherwise. We understand that we failed to meet your expectations on this occasion, but we would love the opportunity to rectify this. We would appreciate the chance to speak with you directly so we could better understand your experience and make amends. Again, we are sorry that your experience did not match your expectations, and we hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.

Written 31 May 2023

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Evan W

Adelaide191 contributions

Changed format again and even better !!

Feb 2021 • none

Went back after a while and they have upgraded and changed formats again. Taken away the duck :( but replaced with even more awesome things. Again, traditional high quality service and all food cooked to perfection - it is an experience. Great service as always and high attention to detail, quality and cleanliness. Our chef (Kim) was great and made some adjustments easily based on some specific dietary requirements.

Written 28 February 2021

Samurai Teppan

Thank you Evan for your review. So glad to see you enjoyed the new version of Samurai. Please request Kim to be your personal chef for your next visit. We look forward to serving you agian.

Written 12 April 2021

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Caroline

Adelaide35 contributions

Fantastic food, staff and experience

Feb 2021 • couples

Fantastic food, service and chefs. We got the seafood, and meat banquets and both were superb. The chef we had (Sky) was also so welcoming, kind and meticulous with his cooking. My partner got the Kobe beef which he said was to die for and cooked to perfection. Waitresses were lovely and attentive. Price point is higher but it is well worth the $$. Will 100% be back soon.

Written 13 February 2021

Samurai Teppan

Thank you for your review. Lovely to see you had a great experience here. Please request Sky to be your personal chef for the next visit. See you again soon.

Written 12 April 2021

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Ili C

1 contribution

Amazing food and service. Pricey but worth it.

Feb 2020 • family

So this is my first review but felt I had write it after coming here for my sons 8th birthday (yes spoilt boy he is!!) From the moment you wall in the door you feel welcome and special. The owner and head chef also talks and shows you the ingredients being used, amazing fresh and local seafood and meats etc. Then you get seated and your own personal chef prepares the food in front of you. Food was amazing. Ongoing amazing service. And on top of that they made my Son a special birthday dessert and the staff all sung him a happy birthday! I cannot fault this restaurant at all. The only downside was that it’s quite expensive. Well done to Samurai Teppanyaki for offering an entire experience and not just amazing food.

Written 26 February 2020

samuraiteppanyaki

Hi lli, we are so glad you and your family enjoyed everything here. and thanks for the five-star review. We hopefully see you again very soon.

Written 3 March 2020

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

oursue

Greater Adelaide58 contributions

A fantastic experience.

Apr 2022 • family

Went here tonight for my Son in laws birthday. A fantastic experience from entering to leaving. Every one of the 6 courses was perfect and absolutely delicious. The skill of the chef was second to none and watching him cook it in front of you was amazing. We tried the Saki paddle which was nice. A fantastic night. Will be recommending this place to everyone and will definitely be back.

Written 22 April 2022

Scotan

Adelaide364 contributions

Five Stars is not enough

Feb 2020 • couples

Five stars is not enough for this amazing restaurant. We had the pleasure of being served and entertained by chef Jack. His informative conversation was entertaining and his chef skills were superb. We had a Black Warrior banquet consisting of squid salad, prawns, chicken, wagyu rump and rice and more. All cooked in front of you. It was plentiful, well presented and full of flavor. The four of us were absolutely impressed. We were seated with people who have been coming there for years, and I can understand why.