In my Christmas trip to the valley with my friends we were craving some seafood to remind us of Japan. I'm a sucker for salmon, fatty tuna and eel so I got all 3, unagi and sashimi! The staff were friendly and the Asian vibes were strong (thematic teapot, lighting, decor on walls). Overall it was a gentle experience but I feel the seafood could be better quality but it is difficult to find quality seafood in Texas. read more

Yasuke Japanese Sushi - Salmon tuna unagi - Japanese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

When I first moved here, this was highly recommended as a great sushi place and it really is! I love their specialty rolls and they always have a new and different special going on for you to try. You have to step outside of your comfort zone and try different things because most of the time they will end up being very good here. I love their edamame and the service has never been bad. read more

Amazing food for both sushi and non-sushi lovers! There is usually a long wait when you walk in especially with larger groups however it's definitely worth it, and the mall is next door to pass the time too! It's so cozy inside with beautiful Asian decor in every little nook! Even the plates are cute lol. Once we're seated the server is quick with taking and bringing out our orders. Sushi - I got the chef's selection of nigiri and it was so fresh! My favorite was the tuna nigiri - it felt like it melted in my mouth. I also got some udon soup which was flavorful. The thick and chewy noodles were so satisfying and filling! Definitely will come back again!! read more

Yasuke Japanese Sushi - Udon soup - Japanese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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Our server, Antonio I think, was awesome!! I told him we had never been to a sushi restaurant and he was so helpful explaining the different dishes. We were very happy with the delicious food!! (I learned I don't care for sushi) But everything else was superb! read more

I literally order from here at least once a week. Ramen is the literal best. The service is always amazing. I always get the cucumber lemonade and I appreciate it's not overly mixed w sugar so it's extra fresh and hydrating. read more

I was a little hesitant to come to a sushi place in the valley which is more known for their Mexican foods, but it was located next to my hotel, I wanted something light and quick, so it made sense. Plus, it seemed to be possibly the best sushi restaurant in the valley as well. So I had to try it. Once inside, you can either sit in the main room with the sushi bar, or the back room where at the back of that room is a cocktail bar. Since I dined alone, I opted for the cocktail bar. Although their Korean menu was tempting, it was on the small side. I opted to stick to Japanese since it was my first visit. I ordered the yellowtail kama, sashimi by the piece with 1 of each salmon, yellowtail, mackerel and red snapper, and a moody roll which is supposedly their most popular roll. It looked saucy and had a lot of fish, so I was in. How did it taste? The kama was a great choice. Grilled to perfection and a large collar with a lot of juicy, buttery meat. The sushi was just as good, all fresh and correct temperature. The red snapper sashimi may have been the best one of the bunch. The moody roll was definitely saucy and filling. Its a huge roll with not 8, but 9 pieces!! I had such a large lunch, that I couldn't even finish all 9 pieces. Service was great the entire time. This turned out to be my favorite restaurant I visited during my 2 day trip to McAllen. read more

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The service was really welcoming, super nice, friendly. The drinks and the food was outstanding the moody blue roll was fire and the lemonade hit the spot. Always a nice time at this restaurant definitely recommend! read more

This a cozy little place tucked away, but conveniently located near the La Plaza mall. It's nicely decided inside and though it might look small walking in, there's plenty of seating, with some located outside as well. Our waitress seated us right away. My friends and I arrived about 1 pm, and the place started filling up quickly right after. She made several suggestions regarding the lunch menu (all of them good), and seemed to be familiar with all the items on the menu - which is pretty big! As for the food... absolutely delicious! I had the dragon roll, with chicken fried rice, miso soup, and pork dumplings. The servings are VERY ample and you will not walk away hungry! I suggest the bento boxes. VERY reasonably priced and a good sampling of everything. I especially want to call out the chicken fried rice. I don't know what they do differently, but it was above and beyond the best I've ever had - and I've eaten a LOT of fried rice in my lifetime. read more

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The pork Gyoza were excellent, yummy and crunchy. i also got ramen and it tasted so fresh. I had enough leftovers to eat another 2 times. Our server was also very nice and attentive. read more

Are you looking to consume approximately 2319 pounds of food? Then the Yasuke bento box dinner is for you! But be willing to pay quite a bit for it...varrying in price depending on protein selection, the box comes with mixed tempura, pork dumplings, rice, and a small salad. (Do not be fooled by the menu that indicates you also receive 6 sashimi slices, this is not true. Instead it comes with a basic sushi roll). For an up charge, you can order one of the specialty rolls instead but do be warned a lot of their rolls are largely consisting of the same ingredients so this may not be worth it. All entrees also come with miso soup so be prepared to have no room on the table if that is something that might overwhelm you! The restaurant is dimly lit and has a more relaxed vibe which can be a nice feeling from the hustle and bustle off the streets of McAllen. As for service, our waiter was friendly and helpful and I have no complaints there- just wish he would have told us what a mountain of food we would be receiving! The size of the bento box was surprising and we definitely could have gotten away with sharing. The quality of the food itself could have been better for the prices and I have a sneaking suspicion they may leave out some crucial ingredients on the menu due to the very clear allergy rash I was surprised to find when I arrived home having been sure I hadn't consumed any of my allergen. But hey, I didn't ask, just be sure you do if you think they may have left some info out. read more

Yasuke Japanese Sushi - Bento box with extra sushi roll - Japanese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Such great sushi!! The service was great. Our server, I can't remember his name said he was assisting another server but he did all the work and was so helpful and attentive, and made the experience even better. We started with the shumai - small but delicious, so much flavor. We did the appetizer Sashimi as well and the fish tasted so fresh! Ended with two rolls; the Tropical Roll and the Crunchy Roll. Tropical roll was a 10/10 on flavor and presentation, definitely recommend. The Crunchy Roll - if you're looking for spice this is a good one for you. The kick this roll had was super spicy. While I wouldn't get it again because it was a tad too spicy for me, it was still a tasty roll! Overall, excellent service and food! Will definitely come back! read more

Here's the thing. Originally this place was located on 10th street near the mall. It was a bit of a gem, not many people knew about it. It was small, intimate, but excellent. I still stand behind my thought of it being the best restaurant in the valley. Then what happens when a business starts seen success, happened. They started expanding. First it came with a physical addition to the restaurant by adding a hideous wing next door. Ok. Everyone went with it. The quality of the restaurant wasn't too bothered. Next their long time sushi chef left (red flag). The restaurant continued getting more attention, long lines to get in, etc, etc. Then the final blow came with them moving their location to its current place now. Turns out the place they chose was a funeral home at some point, don't care too much about that. But now the thing is, it feels a like a Chuckee Cheese, long gone is that quaint, private, excellent, hidden gem of a sushi restaurant it once was. Skip it. Not worth it anymore. read more

Yum! This was such a fabulous experience. We got the Bento Box, it comes with Sashimi that was fabulous and on the table they have sauces to complement your food. Everything was tasty and our waitress was super! Can't wait to go back to try the lunch specials. read more

This place gets 5 stars for being the only Japanese restaurant in the valley that doesn't force Cheetos and cream cheese into all their sushi. There's good nigiri, sashimi, rolls, temaki, and also donburi, udon, ramen (it's ok), Katsu, and plenty other classic Japanese dishes that make you feel warm inside. It's Korean owned so there's also some Korean food on the menu. I haven't tried it but I'm sure it's good too. The service here is hit or miss, if the manager is here he's attentive and quick, otherwise you might get some other employee that's not that excited to be there. All good though, everyone's polite and there's a sushi bar inside and the lighting is low near there. I enjoy coming here and it's definitely one of the most popular restaurants in the valley. I'll be back for sure. read more

Yasuke Japanese Sushi - Japanese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

The wait time can be long. We were told 25 minutes but they got us in 10 minutes. That was great. The waiter we got was very nice but not knowledgeable on the menu. The service wasn't the best when it came to checking on us. We had to track someone down because our soy sauce was completely empty. The ramen was edible but pretty bland compared to other places I have visited. If I was to visit again I would stick to just the sushi to be honest. read more

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I recommend calling ahead to see if you can get a reservation as it was already packed at 6 when we got there :-) Our server was Gabby H (according to our receipt) and she did a wonderful job. Super kind, made recommendations, was so attentive to our waters (we were sooo thirsty)... I was craving tofu so I got a whole lot of tofu dishes. The hiyayakko tofu starter was of course pretty bland (as it's supposed to be) so I recommend a sauce on the side if you love the texture of tofu but aren't crazy about the flavor. I still bodied it, lol. My friend grabbed the cheese tempura which was just alright but still good! The katsu curry was DELISH. I have never seen a curry sauce this thick but it was so flavorful and the texture was amazing. It wasn't my dish so I can't go on about it much - but this was also what the waitress recommended and she was very right! We shared the spicy vegetable roll which had a striking umami flavor and a great balance of vegetables. The tako nigiri was chewy and well crafted, same with the tobiko. (If you're new, I wouldn't recommend things like tobiko or masago if you hate boba. Lol!) My main dish was the tofu & kimchi which was... bottom line... incredible. The tofu was prepared to a perfect firm texture, the pork was sliced very thin (perfect to wrap rice up in), the kimchi was just the right amount of sour, the sauce tied everything together well. And it came with miso soup! Which was a smart offset for when my palate got tired. The place isn't small, but isn't too big, which I appreciate. I didn't get to look around much but the noise level was perfect for me (I'm really sensitive to that kind of thing). They also had an outdoor seating area! All in all, very yummy, and I would go again if I were local. Strongly recommend. read more

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Walked in and it was smelling so delicious with the service being the best and food is so

I enjoyed the katsu donburi however the egg was very overcooked and it did not come with katsu sauce. The pork was crispy and tasted decent. I liked the spicy edamame, sweet and spicy chicken wings, and gyoza. They all had great flavor however the gyoza and chicken wings were very small. Probably would've given 3 stars for food, but the outstanding service earned an extra star! read more

Yasuke Japanese Sushi - katsu donburi - Japanese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Nicole gave the best service I could've ever asked for! First time trying sushi and it didn't disappoint! I can't remember the fried roll I tried but my mom got the moody blue and for someone who doesn't like raw fish I was amazed! THANK YOU NICOLE read more

Love love love, Yasuke!!!! Their food makes me dance in my chair cause I'm so happy. They have two locations, but I've only been to this one. The vibes are right here. You may get a 5-10m wait depending on how busy it is, but everyone is so helpful and kind. They have some of the best lunch specials around. Their apps are delicious. The sushi is always fresh. The rice and the ramen are comforting. They deliver through doordash and they offer curbside. The food is always hot and it tastes just as fresh as if you were dining in. read more

Yasuke Japanese Sushi - Shoyu Ramen - Japanese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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Food is always made fresh and delicious. I always experience great service. With the best waitstaff!! It's a perfect place to go on a date or hang out with friends. I definitely recommend giving this place a chance. It's amazingly delicious! read more

Yasuke Japanese Sushi - Tonkatsu on top of a bed of cabbage mixed with onions and carrot slices. Tonkatsu drizzled with sauce and chives. - Japanese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Amazing food, the best Japanese food in area. We have friends and guest from Japan and they confirm is original and the best. Good prices and great service. read more

Will never eat here again. Orfered online for my family and made sure to list my gluten free needs. They had an allergen section in the ordering area, so I figured it wasn't an issue. I ordered one of the sushi rolls. I picked it up curbsise, and when I got home, saw that the crab in the roll was fried. Two things with fried food. Gluten in the breading, and the fact that it's been fried in the same fryer as everything else (gluten-containing foods). These two things made my roll inedible. It'very disturbing because if I were Celiac and ate it, I would have gotten very sick. I mean, imagine if I had an allergy to peanuts and they ignored it? Peanut oil is used in some restaurants for frying. Their incompetence is frightening. My bother had ordered nigiri, so he swapped me, but the tuna was very hard to bite through ...sinewy. Not high quality at all. I guess, don't eat Asian food in Texas. read more

Service is always awesome. Great staff. Very friendly and attentive. They moved to a new location which is really nice. The food is always great. read more

Came in on a busy Saturday night and took it as a good sign. Saw really good reviews and was excited to try but unfortunately, we had to wait a bit for both drinks and food. We ordered 6 pieces of nigiri, salmon, tuna and octopus and those were all good. We ordered a dragon roll as well and that wasn't good, at all -- eel was falling apart and tasted extremely fishy. We removed all of the eel and ate the rest of the roll because we were hungry but honestly wish we would have ate leftovers or got tacos. The one redeeming thing in our meal was that our server, Abby was friendly and kind. Not her fault that the kitchen was backed up or that some food items weren't held properly. read more

Came here to celebrate my brothers birthday and let me tell you, this place is amazing. The flavor of the food is great, amazing service and decent pricing. For the appetizer we got the squid, edamame and the king dumplings. Everyone got something different but I decided to try the bento box and it was great! They have a great selection of beer, lemonades and sake. They were very welcoming and they brought a dessert for my brother! Will definitely be back! read more

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This is my favorite place for ramen! I have tried a variety of restaurants serving ramen, and this Yasuke location has my favorite by far. Never had bad service, the ambiance is great, and the food is always to expectation. read more

Beware of sneaky fried rice n sketchy server!!! Went on a Friday evening round 8ish, it was packed, 20/25 minute wait. Sat quicker than time quoted, hooray! Took a little while to be greeted by male server. It was obvious he was a bit socially awkward, a bit slow n socially inept ; never greeted us, no smile, didn't use his name, never welcomed us, just immediately asked us for drink orders. Believe me, I'm getting acclimated to the new "service" in America; personally I think it sukzz. I use to be a server n I kicked arse. We ordered, on my plate he asked if I wanted fried rice instead of white rice, he claims he stated it was an "upgrade". What would you be thinking price wise?! I was thinking $2/3 more. WELL hang on to yer shorts baby!!! Bang $7!!! How you like them apples?! I didn't think that was to kool to be bamboozled like that butt lesson learned!!! Food was absolutely scrumptious n served pretty quick, no complaints. Sushi was rockn!! Saki chilled was delish!! Good atmosphere, just kinda dark yet good vibes. Just rubbed me with sandpaper when I saw the $7 small bowl "upgrade". He stated he did say upgrade; buyer beware!!! You can get a bag of rice for $10. Come on man!!! Bill was over $130 I believe, still tipped 20%; just had to use roid cream to kool me down. read more

Yasuke Japanese Sushi - $10.70 for 10 lbs; my small bowl for $7!!?? Come on man!!! - Japanese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Honestly, this place is not bad. For the valley it's probably as good as you're gonna get your sushi. For people who want real Japanese sushi though, you're going to leave a little disappointed. The rolls are stuffed too big, and come with atypical ingredients. For this reason, they also suffer by constantly falling apart. The fish is actually surprisingly fresh, but the cuts leave a lot to be desired. There's too much rice for the nigiri, and the fish is a little too thick as well. However, apart from all the flaws and my misgivings, it's a decent place to get your sushi fix. At the very least, the atmosphere is nice and the place is cute for dates. The service has a lot to work on attentiveness wise. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place, it's just not as great as people make it out to be. read more

Yasuke Japanese Sushi - sashimi boat - Japanese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

It's been awhile since I've been here. Unfortunately, it's not as good as I wanted to remember it being. Maybe change in sushi chefs, not sure. This is the second time however, I've asked for a certain glass of wine off the menu and I've been told they're out. I always have to ask "easy on the rice" and it's still too much. Also, too much cream cheese are in the rolls. I've had to take apart my rolls just to eat the inside and not stuff myself with all of the rice and cream cheese. I also ordered a tempura roll....it was cold and I question the tempura batter....it was just too thick - what happened to hot and crispy? Somewhat disappointed, but this will be one of my last business trips to the valley area anyways. Won't be a place I miss unfortunately. read more

Came here during a work trip dinner. Got the steak bento box. I'm not sure how Sushi and asian food is on average in the Rio Grande Valley, but I felt Yasuke was pretty bad in quality. Service was fine. The sushi reminded me of grocery store sushi. I've never seen california rolls with chunks of fake crab instead of shreds. The rice was overcooked. The steak stir fry was overcooked by a lot and chewy as a result. Wouldn't go again. read more

The service was great! Food was also 10/10. We ordered ramen and sushi and it was amazing. Grettell was the sweetest!

One of our family's weekly favorite! We love love love Yasuke and the casual vibe. Comfortable to take out youngest child (11) w no concerns of ordering directly from the menu. No picky eater concerns. read more

It was pretty good, I'm traveling for work and decided to go. It was just me and they sat me at the bar pretty quickly. The bartender was nice, the food didn't take a lot and it was a good amount too. I had two sushi rolls, and I was feeling pretty stuffed after. I can usually eat about 2 1/2 - 3 rolls before I'm pretty full. It was a nice look restaurant on the inside but a bit dim. read more

This establishment is located near the mall. I had a great experience there. I ordered from the lunch menu which comes with a sushi roll and 2 side choice of either nigiri or gyoza. We ordered the sake Fiji apple. So delicious! Server was knowledgeable on the menu and helpful. The restaurant was clean! read more

Yasuke Japanese Sushi - a glass of beer and a bottle of beer - Japanese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Was not impressed. I asked around about where I could get great sushi and yasuke kept getting mentioned. Sorry. Not good. Lukewarm pieces of fish. Gross. Rice was falling apart on the nigiri. Not a fan. I will keep searching for good sushi in south TX. Womp womp! read more

I like the service here it was really good the food also tasteful would be back if in the area

Dumplings,Miso Ramen Soup,Japanese chocolate cake was so good the options in drink are amazing carbonated read more

Yasuke Japanese Sushi - Came here with my dad for the first time - Japanese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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Okay, I've eaten here plenty of times. I like the atmosphere, food is good, fairly consistent when you order typical stuff: CA rolls, miso, ramen, etc. (They keep busy, having many hotels around the place.) Unfortunately my visit yesterday had to be cut short! I was seated near a storage room ("employees only" sign on door). I ordered and the waitress brought out the miso soup to start. I looked down at the table, and a cockroach crawled across table in front of me! I got up and went to the front & told hostess, "tell waitress, sorry I have to leave. Seeing a roach on my table, I've lost my appetite!" I liked stopping here for a quick lunch sometimes, but after this, I won't be returning!! read more

Great food and ambiance! As it was my first visit, it was definitely a great first impression. Benjamin ensured that we were well taken care of and kept our drinks topped off before we even had to ask. Happy to have found a local spot with great Curry and Katsu chicken! read more