
Shobosho
An acclaimed Asian grill and yakitori restaurant on Adelaide's Leigh Street, rated 4.4 across more than 1,500 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Shobosho sits on Leigh Street in the Adelaide CBD, on one of the city's liveliest little laneways. An acclaimed Asian grill and yakitori restaurant, it's become a genuine destination — renowned for its quality, flavour-packed cooking over fire, its excellent drinks and a stylish, buzzing setting, the kind of celebrated spot that's earned a stellar reputation.
The appeal is that combination of accomplished, smoky, fire-driven Asian cooking — think yakitori, grilled dishes and more — an excellent drinks offering and a vibrant, characterful laneway setting, ideal for a special dinner, drinks and shared plates or a sociable night out. Its acclaim and quality make it a standout of the Adelaide dining scene, the kind of restaurant people plan ahead for.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 1,500 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a sought-after, acclaimed restaurant books out, so it's well worth checking current details and reserving a table directly well ahead — particularly for a special occasion, a group, or a table at a peak time on Leigh Street.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 97
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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