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Yasuke Japanese Sushi

4.4 (376 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Yellowtail kama
Jeremy T.

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.

Kani salad
Kathy D.

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.

Bento box with extra sushi roll
Samantha B.

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.

Mark M.

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.

Spicy chicken ramen was good nothing too special
Samantha M.

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.

cheese tempura, hiyayakko tofu
Olivia W.

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.

katsu donburi
Matilda B.

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!

Shoyu Ramen
Una A.

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.

Tonkatsu on top of a bed of cabbage mixed with onions and carrot slices. Tonkatsu drizzled with sauce and chives.

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

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Can you place orders to go/for pick-up?

Yes you can. You can stay in your car and a member of staff will bring your order to you.

My boyfriend loves ramen noodles but isn't a fan of spicy food what noodle are best?

Shoyu Ramen and Miso Ramen. Neither are spicy. Give them a try!

Do they have a bar?

Yes, they have a sushi bar. Beer, wine, sake, and they also have liquor as well. An assortment of Japanese whiskey's and some of your standard liquors.

Do they make their own Mochi?

No they don't but they said it's delicious and definitely a try.

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We had the most wonderful experience celebrating my husband's birthday! From the moment we walked…read morein, every waiter greeted us warmly and made us feel so welcome. The ambience was beautiful, the service was excellent, and the food was absolutely delicious. I enjoyed a refreshing red sangria that was so yummy, and the ceviche was perfectly tangy with just the right hint of spice. We also tried the most unique gluten-free, dairy-free dessert, Maiz Morado and it was incredible! A special thank you to Jakie and Camille for being the best waitresses and making our celebration even more memorable. The only small disappointment was that we had previously visited Zaya a month ago, and we recognized the same manager working there as well. We noticed he visited and checked on nearly every other table, but unfortunately never stopped by ours either time. It didn't ruin our evening, but it did leave us feeling a little overlooked. Overall, though, we still had a lovely experience and enjoyed celebrating such a special occasion there.

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Stopped in for lunch right when they opened and grabbed a spot at the sushi bar. Our server was…read morethere quickly to take our drink order and take care of us. They brought out complimentary miso soup before our spicy steamed edamame. The edamame was average and the spicy sauce was just squirted on top rather than how most restaurants do it. We ordered 5 signature rolls to share on a large platter. It was fun watching them prepare everything for us. They provided a bunch of sauces on the side which seemed unnecessary. Our server forgot cups for soy sauce which the sushi chef grabbed for us. All of the rolls were pretty good but all tasted similar. The wagyu beef roll was delicious but definitely a unique sushi option. The server kinda stopped coming around after we started eating which made it hard to get refills. The prices were very fair compared to some cities. The dining room was modern/trendy and very clean.

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We ate at Tsunami sushi bar last night for the first time in about two years. Service was friendly,…read moreambience is OK, and the food was excellent. I had them make a special platter of Nigiri sushi for me, and it was very, very good. My husband had the bento box and was super pleased with it. The prices were very good as well, and we certainly will be returning! I highly recommend this sushi bar.

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