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    Yono's Restaurant

    4.0 (188 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Romantic
    Classy
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating

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    Shubhi G.

    My boyfriend treated me to Yono's for Valentine's Day, and Yono's was probably one of the best culinary experiences I've ever had! We had their special Valentine's menu, which offered a 6-course tasting menu, and we decided to go with the wine pairings, which was an excellent choice. It was my first time experiencing the beauty of wine pairings, and I was amazed at how elegantly the wine enhanced each course - their selections of wines were *chefs kiss* The complexity, flavor, and intricacy of each dish were phenomenal. The 6-course meal featured chilled creek oysters, butter poached scallops, root vegetable potage, foie gras, filet mignon, and dark chocolate gateau--each dish was a masterpiece and so beautifully presented. My personal favorite was the foie gras. While Yono's is definitely on the pricey side, it's perfect for your fancy shmancy occasions. I'm looking forward to returning to explore their regular menu! (nom nom)

    Ingrid L.

    We just happened to be in upstate New York and were told that this restaurant was the closest thing to fine dining that Albany had. When we looked it up and saw that it was in the hotel we were staying at we knew we had to go! I was the most excited that it wasn't a traditional American restaurant and had an Indonesian flair. We had the most fantastic waiter (Josh). He really made the experience with his passion and love for the food. We were there at the same time as some kind of event that was wrapping up and were the only people seated in the upper area and essentially had the whole restaurant to ourselves. I love variety when it comes to new restaurants so between the two of us we did both the 3 course and the grand tasting menu. The three course was $96 and the tasting menu was $165 without the wine pairings. Super reasonable! Rather than going into every single thing that I got, I thought I would share some highlights that I would recommend getting!!! The tasting menu was fantastic and I had a great time trying a little of everything. Slow Braised Beef Short Rib Rendang- if you see this on the menu GET IT. The beef is amazingly tender and falls apart in your mouth. The crispy compressed rice was perfect and crispy and I could make a whole meal off of that. Main Lobster Nasi Goreng- this was our first course on the 3 course menu. Nasi Goreng is delicious and the lobster was such a luxe addition. Bread- so you get a selection of 3 in house made breads (apparently baked by one of the inventors of viagra!!!!!!). It comes with salted and unsalted butter and you get as much of it as you want. I loved the sundried tomato one so much that I asked for some to go for my breakfast the next morning. Buttercream ice cream pavlova- the pavlova was made with duck egg and it was so fluffy and crisp at the same time and I loved it. The burnt sugar ice cream was to die for. My favorites were from the 3 course but I loved the variety of the grand tasting so I wouldn't necessarily recommend one over the other. I'm not quite sure if I will have a reason to visit upstate New York again but if I do you better believe I'll be back!

    Scallops
    Michelle C.

    Ambiance, service, food! Yono's was a delightful experience for my team and I. We attended a dinner hosted by our architectural firm and we were glad we did! We started off with hors d'oeuvres and drinks for a wonderful cocktail hour before dinner. The hors d'oeuvres alone could've served as a delicious dinner. Between the charcuterie board, seafood ravioli, delicious jumbo shrimp, and pan-seared tuna, we would have been satisfied! But then came the course menu! I had the midwinters salad--an acquired taste that can only be truly enjoyed by taking a bit of all of the ingredients in one taste to really enjoy the marriage of the flavors. For my main course, I choose the scallops. These were cooked to perfection--the curry oil and coconut flavors were delectable and complimented the sweet potatoes and crispy onions that topped the scallops. The dessert was so so good! I LOVE orange curd and it was delicious on a base of meringue topped with crushed pistachios. Y'all, this restaurant is top notch. The room was private and quiet with a fabulous pianist and bass player. The music provided ambiance but still allowed for conversation. The service was excellent. The servers were very attentive and just really fantastic! When a server noticed my purse on the floor, she came over with a tuffet and placed my purse on it. That was a lovely and appreciated gesture. This was, for my team and I, an experience that allowed us to enjoy each others' company while satisfying our appreciation for fine dining with excellent service. If you want to make your client feel special, I highly recommend Yono's for your private event.

    Grilled Elysian Fields Farm Lamb Breast w/
 Charred Onion Soubise, Confit Red Pearl Onions, Fava Bean Emulsion, Lamb Demi Glaçe
    Roger K.

    Our experience at Yono's reminds me of what dining out used to be like. "Used to be," as in when we celebrated a memorable occasion 50 years ago. You chose an establishment that was noted for its attentive and outstanding service, unique and quality preparations, and having an atmosphere with an air of romanticism. You even felt the need to dress a little more specially than you might for a regular dinner out. That is the epitome of Yono's. Upon welcoming us, our server asked if we were celebrating a special occasion. Apparently, many come to dine at Yono's for that reason. We were not an exception and informed Jake that it was our anniversary. He then brought us complimentary glasses of prosecco to toast. Dinners are offered pre fixe on the menu. The evening we were there a 3-course meal was $96 and a Chef's Grand Tasting Menu was $165. My wife selected her choices from the 3-course menu, and I chose to experience the Chef's Grand Tasting Menu. An additional server brought a tray of three different house-made breads for us to choose all or some from, and both salted and unsalted butter. She also brought our choices of dinner beverages - Salvard Sauvignon Blanc ($14) and Warbler Pale Ale ($8). Additionally, we were served an Amuse Bouche. I'm not going to try to explain in detail what was in each dish since their preparations were so complex. However, as our server explained each dish's preparation it was noteworthy how many of the ingredients were locally procured and the lengthy preparation that many of them required. You'll just have to enjoy my photos to appreciate the amazing presentations. My wife's selections for her 3-courses consisted of: - Pineapple Gazpacho. - Pan roasted Pacific Black Cod with caramelized Okinawa purple sweet potatoes, asparagus, and a roasted artichoke sauce. - And for dessert she chose Horchata Crème Brulée. Before I mention what I had in the Grand Tasting Menu, I want to also mention that half-way through our dinners we were treated to a mid-course break of an Heirloom Radish preparation. Are you ready for my eight courses? - Chilled Island Creek Oysters w/ local ramp & sake mignonette. - Pan Seared Atlantic Sea Scallop w/ broiled leek cream & shaved bottarga. - Spring Pea Salad w/ snow peas, local pea tendrils, whipped four fat fowl St. Stephen's, radish, pistachio, cured Heermance Farm duck yolk, & preserved lemon vinaigrette. - Pan Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras w/ walnut date bread, golden raisin jam, & sour cherry gastrique. (Sorry, I ate it before my photo.) - Roasted Lovers Leap Farm Suckling Pig w/ chilled quinoa ginger salad, roasted baby bok choy, & orange ginger coconut milk sauce. - Grilled Elysian Fields Farm Lamb Breast w/ charred onion soubise, confit red pearl onions, fava bean emulsion, & lamb demi glaçe. - Four Fat Fowl St. Stephen's w/ crostini, apple mostarda, & roasted nuts and seeds. - Buttermilk Ice Cream Pavlova w/ duck egg meringue, buttermilk burnt sugar ice cream, & blueberry pancake tuile. The plating of every single dish was spectacular! The flavors were outstanding. Yono's staff helped to make this a truly memorable celebration.

    1st Chef 's Eight Course Grand Tasting Menu
    Corie Y.

    Euphoric. If you wanna treat yourself, honey look no further. I'm still riding the high of feeling like royalty this night. I truly have never experienced anything like this before, a taste of luxury. This is fining dining that I have not seen anywhere else around here. Jackie and I came to Yono's to try the grand tasting menu with wine pairings. This was an 8 course dinner with 8 wines, but we were also greeted with a glass of champagne, and some cookies and Madeira were dropped at the end of the meal. Do not come here for this with out a designated driver. It was like sitting down for a show. We spent three hours immersed in a food and drink whirlwind. By the second course, we were hooked. I do not mean just food, the service was remarkable. We had like 3 servers for our table and a sommelier serving and describing wines every step of the way. All glasses, plates and silverware switched out at every course. Also the chef, Yono and Dominick came out and checked on us several times. It made it such an intimate experience. The food was amazing, obviously. We started with an amuse bouche, 8 courses, and ended with mignardises. At every plate, a new wine was paired and it was perfectly matched. We were treated with luxury at every course. Oysters and caviar, octopus, luxurious soup, foui gras, the most tender pork I've ever eaten, venison like I've never had. It was an experience for the palate at every step. Not to mention the bread and house made butter. Three warm loaves of bread were offered in between every course and wow, best bread I've had in a long time. The only thing that I didn't enjoy was the matcha creme brûlée, the texture was a bit off and it was very warm. I wasn't upset about it in the least, the dessert wines were enough for me. This is the most impressive meal I have ever had. I have a new best dining experience. This meal was obviously extremely expensive, but I think it was worth it. I will definitely return when I have an extra few hundred dollars lying around. Seriously, I can't wait to try a new tasting menu.

    Chicken Satay
    Annie F.

    Fantastic!! It's the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion with someone who truly appreciates food. I made reservations here for my birthday and when we showed up, it said Happy Birthday Annie On the menu. It was such a nice personalized touch! For drinks, we ordered a Belgian beer and their Mastadon cocktail, which was huge and really tasty if you like fruity drinks. I opted for the five course while my boyfriend opted for the three course. It was the same amount of food for both options, however, the five course option included more Indonesian specialties. For the three course, you choose your starter, entree and dessert. My boyfriend chose the Maine Lobster Indonesian Fried Rice and the Venison for his entree. Both were so delicious and flavorful. The five course meal included duck, beef short rib, pork, chicken satay and the Indonesian bananas foster for dessert. Everything was fantastic! The portions were great and everything was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend for a wonderful fine dining experience!

    Charred octopus appetizer
    Pauline L.

    Wow. That sums up Yono's for me. I've had some great meals in the Capital Region but when it comes to fine dining, Yono's is in a class by itself. when it comes to fine dining. The chef-owner Yono cooks with Indonesian flair. It's a subtle fusion of East meets West aromas and the results are delicious. For appetizers, we had baked oysters. Yum. We also had charred octopus. It was. While beautifully presented, it was perhaps a little bit too charred. I did enjoy my grilled swordfish entree. It was grilled just right. The cauliflower and riced cauliflower were lightly seasoned. It was a healthy and delicious entree. My husband loved his scallop entree which was served in a tasty red sauce. If I wasn't on a dietary restrictions, I would have probably ordered the scallops, too, because he couldn't stop raving about them. Likewise, I would have loved to have experienced the mouthwatering desserts made by Yono's wife, Donna, but I'll just have to wait. Instead, the kitchen staff made me a wonderful salad to take home. The staff at Yono's really add to the dining experience. They are friendly, gracious and helpful. My thanks to the two servers who are both named Josh as well as Ed who serves the unique selection of breads. The meals at Yono's are prix fixe. A French way of telling you that you're ordering an entire meal at a set price and it won't be cheap. Reservations are generally recommended, though we showed up early on a weekday and it wasn't very busy. We started with a drink at the bar. My Mojito was perfect. It was made with plenty of fresh mint from the most well stocked bar I've ever seen. If you want to treat yourself to one of the very best dining experiences in the region, I'd recommend that you consider Yono's.

    Short Rib main course

    Went in between basketball games on St Paddys day. Reservations online were easy, but called to make sure that we wouldnt be underdressed coming from a crowded arena. Assured that it would not matter. Sat in the formal dining room and did feel underdressed at first as a table of four. Greeted promptly by jake for water and was instantly thoughtful in respect to time constraints prior to the next session of games. Super helpful, personable. Arnole was a rockstar and immediately eased our underdressed feeling, super knowledgable about drinks and recommending the three course menu for time. Course one was the potash, lobster rice, lions mane mishrooms and pork belly. All beautiful and amazing and Arnole's descriptions were spot on. Main courses of monkfish. Bison, short rib and scallops. We literally tasted each others food with each course. All with amazing flavor and beautifully presented. As we wanted to get rolling, gave Jake/Arnole the liberty of choosing the best and quickest desserts. Salted caramel ice cream, a chocolate mouse type of cake which was light and delicious, and an excellent cheescake, all od wich were passed clockwise until they were nearly gone. So fun to be back out in the world enjoying things we wouldnt make or think of making at home, and laughing with and enjoying the company and knowledge of great staff. Btw, at the end of our meal, another large party came in coming from the arena as well in basketball/team swag so again no issues feeling underdressed on a busy night in Albany. Thanks for a great time.

    Emily L.

    Amazing service and wonderful food. Came here for an anniversary; thy had personalized the menu and brought us a glass of champagne. Duck was perfectly cooked; Indonesian food was excellent (though the peanut sauce overwhelmed most of it), but what really stood out was the attention to detail. Yono came out and talked with everyone. The servers apologized when a glass of water was only half full. Come here and expect to have a long wonderful eating experience. Yes it is pricey, but it truly is an eating experience unlike anything else I have had in Albany.

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    Amazing food. The service was good. Everyone love their dishes. I had a chicken dish that I really enjoyed and would go back.

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    I am always on the hunt for a great local restaurant to support. Dominic is very vocal in the…read morecommunity and I am a fan of Yono's, so I always wanted to try DPs. I came on a very blustery Saturday night and it was quiet inside, and freezing. It was about 55° in the dining area and our server couldn't care less. Everyone was bundled up at their table. Honestly, we should have left. The server was very slow to welcome us at the table and take our drink orders, but when they arrived, they were great. The cocktails were large and strong, I loved my dirty martinis and the aviation. Excellent drinks. The appetizer round fell flat and felt so overpriced. The French onion soup was what I was most excited about, however it was not soup. It was soggy bread covered with cheese. I don't know what happened, but the crouton added to this must have been the size of the whole bowl. There was no soup. It was a good flavor but, not what I wanted or expected. The calamari looked like it could have came from any hotel restaurant, pass. The lobster fries, which I saw online, were sad with a tiny portion of over cooked lobster, they weren't even served with a sauce. On to the entrees, we ordered the clam sauce (fish special), a build your own burger, and the duck gnocchi. My sister enjoyed her clams, and the burger looked great. I ordered the duck gnocchi and I was just shocked at the tiny dish. It was not as described on the menu, it was 4 slices of duck, 10 fried gnocchi, spinach and few mushroom floating in an overly salty brown butter. I ate the duck off the dish and told the server that this was not what I thought I was ordering. If it tasted delicious I would of course look past other things, but it was inedible. There was nothing to balance from the heavy butter and salt on the dish. I am really sad to write this review. I can't even say it was an off night, because the owner was there. I don't know if I would ever return here, but the cocktails were amazing.

    So the food was good the location is ok but we def coulda had better service for the amount of…read moreindividuals in the restaurant. The server was nice but tables are very small and dishes are presented on large plates. I had to pull up a chair to out my cheese plate on and she never asked if she could do anything to make it easier despite their being empty tables nearby us. Food wise the dips and cheese plate were yummy and presented well with chips and all the yummies. I also had the French onion which was good but the broth was a tad over reduced making it super sweet. Tried 2 of the tiki bevs on the menu one was a special the Saturn and the other the Mai tai. Both presented nicely with garnish the Saturn had a bit too much passion fruit bit all in all ok for New York tiki. Would I go back next time in town. Maybe but they should work on accommodating guests a bit more

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