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Chez Yasu

4.1 (83 reviews)
ModerateFrench
Closed • 5:30 pm - 8:00 PM

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Intimate
Quiet
Dressy
Good for groups

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Dinner bread 07/16/2021
Ivy S.

Let me start by saying that the atmosphere here was great. Small, cozy, and intimate. The bread and carrots were the highlight of my meal. I believe that meat should be seasoned and my food lacked that. There were more mushrooms and carrots than anything else. 5 unseasoned scallops and a cafeteria scoop of non fresh mashed potatoes. The cost of that alone was $37.00, unbeknownst to me when I ordered, and I did ask about the price first. It was very unclear from the server. He was very vague. The crab cake was okay but had alot of celery in it and alot of shells. I can't really put my finger on what they cooked the scallops in but it tasted like some cheap wine that hadn't been cooked off all the way. Very bitter and acidic. The crab cake was $15. My colleague order the chicken, which, all meals come with the mashed potatoes and carrots. She also did not enjoy her meal and we both left more than the most of the meal, on the plate. When asked do we need a box to put the leftover food in, we declined. Our combined meal total was $105.00. I was irritated and still hungry. 2 stars for great bread and carrots.

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Jacqueline V.

Valentine's Day dinner special was worth the reservation! Quaint restaurant - converted house with cozy seating. Wait staff and the owners were attentive. The poached shrimp stuffed pastry was light and flaky. Although I wasn't impressed by the salad, the main meal overcompensated for this. The ribeye was tender and flavorful, with mushrooms in a delectable garlic butter sauce that balanced the taste. Nothing here overpowered the main course. The additional treat was dessert! The berry crepe could have been a meal in itself. Fresh and cool with a light custard filling. Yummmmmmm.

The salmon menuier pictured was delicious. My husband had the seafood crepes that were amazing. We highly recommend the crab cake too.
Debbie P.

Please support this local business. It's amazing food. We had the crab cake, salmon, and seafood crepes. We highly recommend everything.

Jennifer W.

Hands-down my favorite place to eat in Topeka. Fabulous food, impressive service, lovely atmosphere. We have never had a negative experience and every menu item we have ordered has been excellent. I can't say enough nice things about this place.

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Very 1980's like food. Cheap looking interior for the price of the meals.I am allergic to mold and could not stop sneezing.

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The food is delicious. The service is personal and nicely paced. A wonderful relaxing special place to have dinner with my husband.

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Great Restaurant, one of Topeka's best restaurants!! Highly recommended for a great experience!! I'm

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