driving from phoenix to minnesota. Long day. Stopped to see a friend who mentioned this gem of a restaurant. Wonderful onion soup for me, and my wife enjoyed the leak soup, followed by a delicious, but simple salad. Then a wonderful order of beef medallians for me, and a chicken with mushrooms in a delightful wine sauce for my wife. Highly recommended. I also thought the prices were quite reasonable for the quality. Great place. read more

Perfectly okay, but I'm not overly impressed with any aspect of the operation. Basically, this place has no Moxie. From the dining room (plastic table coverings) to the presentation (my veal liver was buried under a pile of supermarket bacon and onions), to the overly bitter espresso coffee its all fine without being at all wonderful. The meat of my entree was properly cooked as were the veggies but nothing exciting about the flavor profile. Moxie-less. The starter salad had an interesting dressing but ultimately was a pile of knife-chopped lettuce. Creme brûlée was the same goodness without greatness - no chance of the dessert redeeming the entire affair. The largely Japanese wait staff is just a weird touch (presumably family - the chef is apparently of Japanese extraction). Everyone is nice enough. read more

Having lived in Europe for several years, I have tried and eaten excellent French food. I have even had good food in the US. But this isn't even French food people, the only thing is the meat besides that the rest has been Americanized. The service is polite but the food takes a long time to come and isn't even worth it. The funniest part is when I saw the check and laughed at the ridiculous price they were asking. All in all this isn't French food people, go to Lawrence if you want a step up from this. read more

I really liked this place. I had the veal piccata and the veal was very tender....the hint of lemon and capers was outstanding. Nothing was overpowered. I also had the french onion soup for starters...this was my only complaint, the soup had flavor, but was missing the best part..the cheese! The soup had very little onion in it as well. Probably should have gotten the squash soup instead. The atmosphere was good, the waitress was outstanding, great service. Go and try it, read more

My wife and I dined here last Saturday. I had the duck breast with pepper sauce, she had the veal. Both entrees were absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. The goat cheese salad and yellow squash soup were equally delicious. The service was well attentive without being annoying like some can be other places I've been, and his wine suggestion paired well with our meal. When we ordered the creme brulee the waiter suggested the limoncello cake as well. It was wonderful. We ended up liking it even better than the creme brulee. We can't wait to go back. Thank you for such a wonderful evening. read more

My favorite restaurant in all of the United States and the world as a whole, when I took a bite of their food, I could feel my body crumbling away and succumbing to the jovial flavor. I have lived in Europe for 4 years, after coming back to Kansas, I expect the same bland "American" flavor, but I was completely blown away. Now this... this is real French food. Thanks read more

Dinner was fantastic. A true gem for Topeka. Haven't found many culinarily delights in the area since moving here.

I was very disappointed at Chez's. They took over 3 hours to fix my automobile and while communicating my dilemma to them they seemed to have the most awkward facial expressions. Finally, after that very long wait, my transmission was done! Though they charged me a fair amount for the work, I was more than a little surprised that they included an extremely delicious Chocolate Mousse at no extra charge. Confused as I was, I got back into my car, ate the dessert, and headed home, thinking, they sure were the strangest dressed mechanics I had ever seen. read more

Impeccable and delightful. The food melts in your mouth and the staff is as charming as the atmosphere. I highly recommend this place. Thank you, Chez Yasu! read more

My mom and I were visiting Topeka from Miami and Southern California respectively and read the reviews for this place. My husband is from France and my mom and I are both French food connoisseurs. This restaurant might get 4 stars in a major metropolitan area, but for Topeka, Chez Yasu merits 5 stars. The squash potage and the crab potage were delicately seasoned and flavorful. The green salad was fresh with a creamy house vinaigrette similar to Caesar dressing . We were really impressed with the duck breast au poivre accompanied by freshly made mashed potatoes and green beans. The duck breast was tender and cooked just right with a crispy layer of skin that was delicious. The sauce was sublime.We had a glass of pinot noir which went great with the duck. We skipped dessert. The atmosphere was quaint, with yellow walls, floral graphic prints and the white lace cafe curtains one sees in windows throughout France. Service was great. Our waitress was friendly. Definitely going to return when we come back to Topeka next time! read more

Only being visitors to Topeka (chain city) once a month or so, my wife and I are always looking for great local places. You won't find us at Olive Garden or Carlos O'Kelly's. A friend recommended Chez Yasu to us when he heard us complaining about all the chain restaurants in Topeka. This was a great little place in an old gas station near the university. Reservations were a snap and we had a great table in a private side room. The outside of the property looks a little dingey, but the atmosphere inside is perfect. We had a career-server who knew her trade; that makes a big difference when compared to uninterested college kids. Wine, salad and soup were delicious, and the main course of salmon for my wife and scallops for me were unforgettable. Chez Yasu is now on our Topeka shortlist. read more

Really - I've experienced so much better in a restaurant that is trying to portray themselves as classy. Don't get me wrong - the beef medallions were very tasty! However, the menu said they were made with a red wine sauce but really it tasted like a good old fashioned brown gravy. My cappuccino tasted like burnt coffee (but after four packets of sugar it was alright). I was really disturbed when I looked at the ceiling fan and saw that it literally had clumps of dust hanging from each wing. My mother would have had a stroke if she saw that mess. The menu had very little selection. I think there were about four or five entrees to choose from. Maybe I'm not up to par with the french restaurant norm, but I didn't think it was very classy to have my side items as a pile of cooked baby carrots and thin pea pods either. read more

This is one of family's favorite restaurant. Excellent food and service! A gem for Topeka.

I have been to Chez Yasu approximately eight times in the past three years. Tonight dinner was as exceptional as it always has been in the past. There were five of us dining. We shared two soups, three appetizers, main courses, and three desserts. Everything was perfect. The favorite of the night for me was the carrot soup (but also loved the squash soup), sea bass, and the goat cheese salad. Everything is always fresh. The service is exceptional and each course is sent out in perfect timing. The portions are just right. So many of the sauces are so good you think about how great it would be for them to be served as a soup. And...the bread is always fresh and served warm. read more

The food was delicious and far exceeded our expectations - don't let the exterior fool you. Beef filet was tender and perfectly cooked, veggies were fresh and not overcooked. The interior was nice; tables were set with linens, real china, silver flatware and ambiance was complimented with soft, soothing lighting. No TVs in view which was really nice for a change. We will be back the next time we drive through Topeka. Yum! read more

Always a delight to eat at Chez Yasu. the best atmosphere, the best ambiance, the best pricing for the great food you get, when you want to dine out, winter-spring-summer-fall in Topeka! We always make reservations to make sure we get a table. read more

Fantastic!!! We all had the lamb and it was superb. Great service and lovely ambiance. Small and quaint. Portions were plenty but not so large you needed a doggy bag. read more

A basic French restaurant that focuses on doing a few dishes well, this is one of only a few good non-chain restaurants in Topeka. They have a nice selection of interesting wines. My favorite entree here is the seafood served in a parchment pouch with a delicious lemon sauce. The dining room is pleasant but not formal or elaborate. I eat here 4 -5 times a year and ever meal has been a pleasure. read more

I've been spoiled by French bistros over the years so this pails by comparison, BUT in Topeka you have a fantastic dining option. Wonderful service, nice wines, limited but tasty menu (don't miss the soups). read more

This restaurant is waaaay over rated! I was in Topeka for meetings and decided to check them out for something different; the service was ok but my god ninety dollars for two people and it tasted like that? Grocery rolls, rubbery duck, bland potatoes, two annoying flies, and way out dated decor? NO THANK YOU! read more

I ordered takeout and the food was fresh, well prepared and perfectly French! I had a goat cheese salad, poached salmon with white wine sauce and chocolate gateaux for dessert. All of the food was flavorful and the sauce was light and delicious. Highly recommended! read more

Excellent experience all around. Lovely venue. Gracious service. Delicious food. Good wine and deserts. ...

We have visited several times. Every visit was great. Cute and quaint, has a romantic setting or you can chose a more relaxed space. Food was amazing, service was above and beyond. We have recommended to several friends who all agree one of the best places to eat in Topeka. read more

Very nice staff and ambiance. Food was wonderful would definitely recommend to my friends and family!

Excellent Topeka jewel. Great food, presentation, and service. We enjoy bringing our out of town guests here for that something special you just can't find elsewhere in the area. The Calamari here is one of our favorites, prepared with a wonderful mushroom sauce and cooked to a perfectly. read more

The food is pretty good and the restaurant is cute and well decorated. However, we sat in the main dining area and it was so quiet in there we were afraid to talk because everyone in the room would've been able to hear our conversation. I also felt it was a bit overpriced for where it's at and what you get. read more

Perfect. Enough said. You will spend money, but it is well worth it. A great date spot, very "homey", and great for the local community. read more

Wow! I was pleasantly surprised by how good this place was. Really enjoyed the seafood dishes. If you're looking for good food in Topeka, this is definitely a place to check out. read more

Overall the experience was fantastic although I have to admit the dirty fans and dirty vents was somewhat of a turn off... I ordered the salmon in white wine sauce and it was great. The salmon was melt in your mouth mmmmm. The bread and salad before my meal came out was both delicious. Even though there was a full house with customers we didn't have to wait on drinks to be filled or plates to be picked up. Service is wonderful and the wait staff was very knowledgeable about the food. For the price of the food though I would of thought they would of cleaned a little better. Overall I will give it 3 stars and would go there again as long as the fans are not on... read more

Cozy, great food, the bread and butter is amazing, great service!! I love this place but it's a little pricey for the plates on the dinner menu. I've had similar priced dinner menus at much much nicer places. For example, we dined here with friends, all of us ordered a different dish but we all were served mashed potatoes and green beans as our side. Not usually the standard at a "nice" restaurant with high prices but still, love it love it love it!! Romantic, delicious, quaint, perfect date night in Topeka! read more

Great french dining! I've never been disappointed eating here.

This is one of the best meals to be had in Topeka. Don't leave without trying the squash soup. I've eaten here a lot over the years and never had a bad meal or a bad experience. The price is always reasonable too, for the quality of French Cuisine that is being served. read more

This place was fantastic one of the few great food experiences that I have had in Kansas.Yes it is the best restaurant in town.Very casual, classy, and great servers.It has a great home like atmosphere with a considerate staff.The crab cake appetizers melted in your mouth, I had the beef medallions with a red wine sauce that made the meal complete.This is a very good place to go that is out the norm. read more

The service here was stellar and the food pretty authentic. The only negative was when we got the check and realized that the goat cheese salad upgrade was not a small additional fee but full price at &5 each. Overall a great fine dining option for Topeka. It's small so best to make a reservation. read more

We were looking for a different place for several ladies to have lunch. We had a great lunch. The decor is simple & cheery and conducive to good conversation. We had the quiche seafood crepe, and crab salad. Everything was delicious. The crab salad was fantastic and fresh. Even the bread was crusty but not hard. We will definitely be returning. read more

I hadn't dined at a place like this before and it was probably obvious to our waiter but he talked us through the menu choices and made us feel like we belonged even if we didn't. It gave my wife and I a very romantic experience on a quiet night out. I can't speak comparatively of the menu selections to other fine restaurants but it was very well done; great appearance, very sensual food regarding aroma, texture, color, and a very intelligent staff. I would recommend it to anyone open to the experience. read more

One of my top picks in Topeka. Food and service are always spot on. However, the menu is a little limited and I can see where one might tire of it within several visits. read more

Our Topeka friends told us to stop here on our cross country drive, that it was a gem treasured by locales. We were not disappointed! The dining room was simple and nothing special but the food and service were exquisite, just what weary travelers needed. The restaurant is hidden in an out of the way neighborhood but worth the effort to track it down. read more

New Years Eve dinner was divine. Had escargot that was seasoned to perfection Our server Jessica was attentive and helpful. Will return soon for the squash soup and French bread. The meal was well priced for the quality. The recommended wine was perfect with the Orange duck! read more

We hosted my parents' 50th wedding anniversary dinner at Chez Yasu and had a wonderful experience. They were so helpful and the food was fabulous. We even took home some of the left-over appetizers and had a delicious snack the next day. Thank you for helping to make our event so successful! read more