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Cozy, calm space where beautiful food is served by a helpful and courteous team. Everything we tried was simply delicious. Different than other sushi spots we've tried: there was no dollop of wasabi on the plate and there was a ginger sauce with texture similar to a salad dressing (it was very good).
Restaurant Yugo is an upscale Japanese French fusion restaurant that serves premium quality sushi as well as some less common, sophisticated offerings such as Foie Gras Donburi. I ordered some sushi for takeout from them recently. Featured here: Hamachi Nigiri Sockeye Salmon Nigiri Gluten Free Avocado Oshi Sushi Not the most exotic ingredients as Hamachi, Sockeye Salmon, and Avocado are all ingredients that you can find in pretty much any Japanese restaurant. The difference however is in how the ingredients were prepared. Restaurant elevated these ingredients to another level. Most other restaurants use more rice for their nigiri and the fish lies flat on top of the rice. I love how the salmon and hamachi draped over the rice, with some extra fish hanging over the sides of the rice. The Avocado Oshi sushi was also sublime. Confit Tomato Sauce and Lemon Zest were brilliant additions which made the flavours pop in our mouths. My picky eater who usually just loves to eat a standard Avocado roll was most delighted with this new version of Avocado sushi! Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner which is another plus for me because at the time that I ordered from this place, I'd been struggling to find a good sushi restaurant where I could order for lunch on a Sunday! Service: Good Parking: Free parking on the side streets Location: 4265 Main St., Vancouver
Ordered their aburi oshi and every bite was divine! It is a bit on the pricey side as well, but well worth it! Great service and waiter was really great about coming by to fill our tea (which was superb green tea!). Would recommend if you're looking for good aburi
I've heard good things about Yugo so decided to order take out delivery this past Friday. Ordered the House Bento and the Aburi & Sashimi combo. I loved the variety of the House Bento as it is unlike what us offered at other Japanese joints. The chicken karage was cooked perfectly - light in batter and not oily. The tamago was also well done and I really enjoyed the spinach gomae. The salmon aburi nigri was also quite good. The largest portion of the Bento box was grilled salmon with rice and sadly, the salmon was overcooked and a bit dry - this was quite disappointing. The Brussel sprouts still had great crunch to it, which I appreciate. The Aburi and sashimi combo was solid and of pretty decent price point at $25. Sashimi was of decent quality and the salmon aburi, as mentioned above, was tasty. Hopefully the dine-in experience at Yugo is better as the prices are a little higher than your average Japanese restaurant. May need to go check it out in-person to do a follow-up review.
Came here for New Year's Eve dinner as we wanted something good, but not a set menu like other places. We ordered 1) scallop ceviche 2) albacore tuna aburi oshi sushi 3) le motown roll (spicy tuna tartar, tiger shrimp tempura, avocado, tobiko,green onions rolled with soy paper) 4) double tiger shrimp aburi oshi sushi 5) Haru special roll (salmon, albacore, white fish, tobiko rolled in cucumber) 6) Mongo ika karaage (fried squid, onion rings and truffle mayo) 7) tontoro (pork neck with pepper just, scallions and spicy yuzu) So damn good. The haru roll was better if you ate the inside without the cucumber sheet as the cucumber altered the taste a little. We liked the albacore tuna aburi roll, mongo ika karaage and le motown the most as the flavor blended well for each one. The service was great. The servers were walking around the restaurant, asking if people needed anything like tea,more soy sauce, etc.
Ambience: It's cozy and nice, good for a corporate lunch or a comfy date night. Higher scale than a regular sushi joint but not bougie or fancy. Food: Regular Miso Soup - Had mushrooms and they were generous with tofu pieces. 9/10 Salmon Aburi - Comes with 6 pieces, not at all disappointing. 8/10 Mongo Ika Karaage - Star dish! Must order. The squid is lightly battered, fresh and just the right texture. A decent sized portion as well. 10/10 Lobster Rissotto - Maybe I'm not a rissotto person but this can be missed. Too rich, needs some acid to cut it down but it's a decently prized dish. 6/10. We also ordered the Uni Pasta but unfortunately the server forgot to put the order in. Blessing in disguise though because we were quite stuffed by this time. Service: They were damn fast, the soup, salmon Aburi and karaage came within 4-5 mins. Value for money: decently priced for a good date. Our bill for two was $75 without tip.
Stumbled upon this restaurant for Friday night dinner. The interior is simplistic but classy. The ambiance was nice and there was also a sushi bar. The restaurant wasn't particularly busy so we were seated right away. We ordered only a few items to start but weren't particularly impressed by the quality. What we ordered: Sockeye salmon sashimi ($10/3 pieces) Salmon aburi ($16) - it was good but nothing special. The flavours were not especially distinct and the presentation could be improved. The torching was uneven as well. Chicken karaage ($13) - the portion size of the karaage was quite generous. The batter was not oily and the chicken was cooked well. The service was rather attentive and they had great tea. Overall, it was an alright experience. You'd probably need to order 4-5 plates for a comfortable 2 person dinner.
I always look forward to treating myself with a meal here. We came for dine out and we ordered the Hamachi Crudo, Scotch egg, squid, fish, risotto, sushi omakase, mascarpone, cherry cheesecake, and over the top chocolate truffle.
the food is so good here!! the beef tartare was our favorite. the ambiance was also so nice and cozy. the service was great.
Decided to finally try the long awaited Restaurant Yugo after seeing it many many times on my Instagram story. Bf and I came in the Sunday before V-Day and all the parties dining were tables of 2 haha. The menu is quite comprehensive, there is a variety of appetizers, sashimi, sushi, and main dishes. We decided to keep it simple and ordered just the items that really caught our eye. Appetizer Sashimi - This is a selection of salmon, albacore tuna, and hamachi yellowtail with a light sauce over top and garnish. Tasty, good quality fish, sauce was okay (I felt like it lacked more sweet/sour punch) but nothing super special. $20 for 8 pieces though is pretty sweet. Foie Gras Don - Bf is sucker for foie gras so this was a must order. As he ate most of it, he pointed out the nicely sized pieces and the good flavour/fattiness. We liked how the flavour had seeped into the entire dish and even the mushrooms and rice were rich with umami flavour. Very fatty though, you'll need to rinse your mouth after eating this if you plan to eat sushi or anything else after. $29 for a large bowl - there's two average sized pieces, decent price. I ordered the same thing from another local Japanese tapas near my house and it's $22 but way less foie gras...and chicken mixed into it. Premium Nigiri Selection - Good sushi! The fish is of adequate quality, really wish there was uni on tonight's selection but none the less the maguro red tuna was really hitting chutoro medium fatty tuna quality. The scallop was fresh, the hamachi was smooth and delicious. $30 for 6 pieces is also pretty fair price in my opinion, definitely check out the selection with the server in advance though to ensure the selection meets your requirements. Black cod (soy maple syrup, stir fried soba) - I made the sad mistake of digging into the rich foie gras don before eating this. Needless to say, it may or may not have disrupted my ability to taste the soy maple syrup because even after chugging tea and eating ginger, the flavour never really got to the peak I thought it'd reach. The soba was also really disappointing, oily and peppery is the only way I can describe it. I also found a few bones in my cod - I know it happens but I really expected more out of the dish. $29 isn't bad for the portion but flavour town on this dish was lacking. Overall, service was quick and prompt despite how busy it was. The server was also really kind to offer us to move from a small table to a booth when it became available. This restaurant is good for when you're craving a bit more quality in a casual setting for a decent-ish buck. Would probably return if I was in the area!
Tasty spot for amazing Japanese food. Love the decor and cozy vibes. Enjoyed the aburi sushi as well as the uni pasta. Service was prompt and friendly.
Ironically, after visiting the Yugo stall in Brentwood a few times, I visiting this Yugo for the first time recently. There is a simple elegance with Yugo which I appreciate - small interior, fairly simple and minimalistic, and the presentation of the food follows a similar theme. Yugo labels itself as 'Japanese-French fusion' and while I see the Japanese more than French, there are some subtleties which I do think make it unique. The uni pasta was a good example example of that uniqueness; so simple and creamy but hits just right. The black cod with noodles and beef sashimi were also good, and the dessert menu perfectly compliments the entrees. My fave was the black sesame ice cream and mochi. I would love to try Yugo out again on a future visit!
I was walking along Main and decided to try out Yugo spontaneously. Because we had walked in, we were limited with our sit time (1.5 hours) but it was such a great experience, I can't wait to come back. The ambiance of the restaurant was really nice. Very COVID friendly with the cubicles the shape one of the perimeters of the restaurant. COVID protocols: All staff wore masks and would check for your vaccination records. What I loved: - Le Motown Roll 4/5: This was such a unique roll. It had spicy tuna tartar and was wrapped with soy paper. I found this much lighter than your typical roll which is what I prefer - Uni spot brawn pasta 5/5: The pasta was great, just the amount of al dente I prefer. The ratio of sauce to pasta and uni was perfect. The uni was really fresh. This uni pasta trumps the ones I've had at other restaurants. - Black Cod Soba 5/5: The black cod was so well done. It was so flavourful and perfectly seasoned. The soba noodles paired nicely.
2 years ago
Spontaneous date night and wanted to try a place we've never tried before. Walked in and was immediate impressed by the cozy and wordy ambiance. Staff were kind and attentive as well. Japanese & French cuisine? sign me up! @restaurantyugo you can find modern Japanese fare w/ French inspired ingredients. I've been wanting to check it out for the longest time, and I can say I left satisfied. I find it rare nowadays that I go into a new restaurant I've never been and leave happy with every single dish I ordered. I also love their woody interior and cozy ambiance. The staff were attentive as well. It's located in the heart of main street so I will definitely be back soon. What we ordered (in order of our fave): 1) Grilled Octopus-the oyster mushroom in this was venture winner imo 2) Scallop Ceviche- incredibly fresh and vibrant flavours 3) Lobster Squid Ink Risotto- loved the texture of the risotto; good chunk of lobster but it was a bit salty for my preference 4) Unagi Aburi Oshi-- not the best I've had but it was solid comfort food read more
We came here for a light dinner as the hotel we were staying at had already fed us. Reservations were made a few days in advance. We ordered their aburi salmon, albacore nigiri, Motown roll, and a karaage. The food that we ordered was fantastic. The salmon aburi was especially impressive. My wife liked the smokiness of the salmon and how it was presented to us. The albacore was one of the best that I've had. The Motown roll had spicy tuna and tempura shrimp. It was something that my wife, a non sushi eater, liked. It was a good place for us to try. read more
We decided to try this Japanese fusion for the first time for Dine Out Vancouver. We were pleasantly surprised & impressed at the quality of the food. Service was very good, despite being busy, all the tables were full, our cups are never empty for too long. Being a cold night, they were thoughtful & offered hot green tea (o-cha). The restaurant was cozy however the chairs will need to be replaced as the chairs were peeling. It didn't matter to me as the food was very good. For appetizers we ordered the following with our friends - King Salmon & Albacore Tuna Crudo Big chunks of sashimi with a very good dressing, no need wasabi or soy sauce to go with it. That dressing was enough - Soy Shrimp Deviled Eggs, it was delicious & everyone agreed that I had the best looking appt, the presentation was very "stylish" - Chicken Tarte - pieces of chicken wrapped & baked in Filo pastry with fresh salad in a light vinaigrette dressing. My friend said it was delicious. For mains - Sushi Omakase - Sushi selection by the chef - it was fresh & yummy - Seafood Risotto- Seafood was not over cooked especially the Hokkaido scallop, the risotto was well cooked... I enjoyed it. - Osso Buco - hubby liked that espete Dashi Polenta, it was different & good For Dessert, we all had the Matcha cheesecake, it was very good & light. We will return again to try their food. read more
Cozy, calm space where beautiful food is served by a helpful and courteous team. Everything we tried was simply delicious. Different than other sushi spots we've tried: there was no dollop of wasabi on the plate and there was a ginger sauce with texture similar to a salad dressing (it was very good). read more
3 years ago
Restaurant Yugo is an upscale Japanese French fusion restaurant that serves premium quality sushi as well as some less common, sophisticated offerings such as Foie Gras Donburi. I ordered some sushi for takeout from them recently. Featured here: Hamachi Nigiri Sockeye Salmon Nigiri Gluten Free Avocado Oshi Sushi Not the most exotic ingredients as Hamachi, Sockeye Salmon, and Avocado are all ingredients that you can find in pretty much any Japanese restaurant. The difference however is in how the ingredients were prepared. Restaurant elevated these ingredients to another level. Most other restaurants use more rice for their nigiri and the fish lies flat on top of the rice. I love how the salmon and hamachi draped over the rice, with some extra fish hanging over the sides of the rice. The Avocado Oshi sushi was also sublime. Confit Tomato Sauce and Lemon Zest were brilliant additions which made the flavours pop in our mouths. My picky eater who usually just loves to eat a standard Avocado roll was most delighted with this new version of Avocado sushi! Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner which is another plus for me because at the time that I ordered from this place, I'd been struggling to find a good sushi restaurant where I could order for lunch on a Sunday! Service: Good Parking: Free parking on the side streets Location: 4265 Main St., Vancouver read more
1 year ago
Ordered their aburi oshi and every bite was divine! It is a bit on the pricey side as well, but well worth it! Great service and waiter was really great about coming by to fill our tea (which was superb green tea!). Would recommend if you're looking for good aburi read more
3 years ago
I've heard good things about Yugo so decided to order take out delivery this past Friday. Ordered the House Bento and the Aburi & Sashimi combo. I loved the variety of the House Bento as it is unlike what us offered at other Japanese joints. The chicken karage was cooked perfectly - light in batter and not oily. The tamago was also well done and I really enjoyed the spinach gomae. The salmon aburi nigri was also quite good. The largest portion of the Bento box was grilled salmon with rice and sadly, the salmon was overcooked and a bit dry - this was quite disappointing. The Brussel sprouts still had great crunch to it, which I appreciate. The Aburi and sashimi combo was solid and of pretty decent price point at $25. Sashimi was of decent quality and the salmon aburi, as mentioned above, was tasty. Hopefully the dine-in experience at Yugo is better as the prices are a little higher than your average Japanese restaurant. May need to go check it out in-person to do a follow-up review. read more
Came here for New Year's Eve dinner as we wanted something good, but not a set menu like other places. We ordered 1) scallop ceviche 2) albacore tuna aburi oshi sushi 3) le motown roll (spicy tuna tartar, tiger shrimp tempura, avocado, tobiko,green onions rolled with soy paper) 4) double tiger shrimp aburi oshi sushi 5) Haru special roll (salmon, albacore, white fish, tobiko rolled in cucumber) 6) Mongo ika karaage (fried squid, onion rings and truffle mayo) 7) tontoro (pork neck with pepper just, scallions and spicy yuzu) So damn good. The haru roll was better if you ate the inside without the cucumber sheet as the cucumber altered the taste a little. We liked the albacore tuna aburi roll, mongo ika karaage and le motown the most as the flavor blended well for each one. The service was great. The servers were walking around the restaurant, asking if people needed anything like tea,more soy sauce, etc. read more
2 years ago
Ambience: It's cozy and nice, good for a corporate lunch or a comfy date night. Higher scale than a regular sushi joint but not bougie or fancy. Food: Regular Miso Soup - Had mushrooms and they were generous with tofu pieces. 9/10 Salmon Aburi - Comes with 6 pieces, not at all disappointing. 8/10 Mongo Ika Karaage - Star dish! Must order. The squid is lightly battered, fresh and just the right texture. A decent sized portion as well. 10/10 Lobster Rissotto - Maybe I'm not a rissotto person but this can be missed. Too rich, needs some acid to cut it down but it's a decently prized dish. 6/10. We also ordered the Uni Pasta but unfortunately the server forgot to put the order in. Blessing in disguise though because we were quite stuffed by this time. Service: They were damn fast, the soup, salmon Aburi and karaage came within 4-5 mins. Value for money: decently priced for a good date. Our bill for two was $75 without tip. read more
1 year ago
Stumbled upon this restaurant for Friday night dinner. The interior is simplistic but classy. The ambiance was nice and there was also a sushi bar. The restaurant wasn't particularly busy so we were seated right away. We ordered only a few items to start but weren't particularly impressed by the quality. What we ordered: Sockeye salmon sashimi ($10/3 pieces) Salmon aburi ($16) - it was good but nothing special. The flavours were not especially distinct and the presentation could be improved. The torching was uneven as well. Chicken karaage ($13) - the portion size of the karaage was quite generous. The batter was not oily and the chicken was cooked well. The service was rather attentive and they had great tea. Overall, it was an alright experience. You'd probably need to order 4-5 plates for a comfortable 2 person dinner. read more
I always look forward to treating myself with a meal here. We came for dine out and we ordered the Hamachi Crudo, Scotch egg, squid, fish, risotto, sushi omakase, mascarpone, cherry cheesecake, and over the top chocolate truffle. read more
1 year ago
the food is so good here!! the beef tartare was our favorite. the ambiance was also so nice and cozy. the service was great. read more
Decided to finally try the long awaited Restaurant Yugo after seeing it many many times on my Instagram story. Bf and I came in the Sunday before V-Day and all the parties dining were tables of 2 haha. The menu is quite comprehensive, there is a variety of appetizers, sashimi, sushi, and main dishes. We decided to keep it simple and ordered just the items that really caught our eye. Appetizer Sashimi - This is a selection of salmon, albacore tuna, and hamachi yellowtail with a light sauce over top and garnish. Tasty, good quality fish, sauce was okay (I felt like it lacked more sweet/sour punch) but nothing super special. $20 for 8 pieces though is pretty sweet. Foie Gras Don - Bf is sucker for foie gras so this was a must order. As he ate most of it, he pointed out the nicely sized pieces and the good flavour/fattiness. We liked how the flavour had seeped into the entire dish and even the mushrooms and rice were rich with umami flavour. Very fatty though, you'll need to rinse your mouth after eating this if you plan to eat sushi or anything else after. $29 for a large bowl - there's two average sized pieces, decent price. I ordered the same thing from another local Japanese tapas near my house and it's $22 but way less foie gras...and chicken mixed into it. Premium Nigiri Selection - Good sushi! The fish is of adequate quality, really wish there was uni on tonight's selection but none the less the maguro red tuna was really hitting chutoro medium fatty tuna quality. The scallop was fresh, the hamachi was smooth and delicious. $30 for 6 pieces is also pretty fair price in my opinion, definitely check out the selection with the server in advance though to ensure the selection meets your requirements. Black cod (soy maple syrup, stir fried soba) - I made the sad mistake of digging into the rich foie gras don before eating this. Needless to say, it may or may not have disrupted my ability to taste the soy maple syrup because even after chugging tea and eating ginger, the flavour never really got to the peak I thought it'd reach. The soba was also really disappointing, oily and peppery is the only way I can describe it. I also found a few bones in my cod - I know it happens but I really expected more out of the dish. $29 isn't bad for the portion but flavour town on this dish was lacking. Overall, service was quick and prompt despite how busy it was. The server was also really kind to offer us to move from a small table to a booth when it became available. This restaurant is good for when you're craving a bit more quality in a casual setting for a decent-ish buck. Would probably return if I was in the area! read more
4 years ago
Ironically, after visiting the Yugo stall in Brentwood a few times, I visiting this Yugo for the first time recently. There is a simple elegance with Yugo which I appreciate - small interior, fairly simple and minimalistic, and the presentation of the food follows a similar theme. Yugo labels itself as 'Japanese-French fusion' and while I see the Japanese more than French, there are some subtleties which I do think make it unique. The uni pasta was a good example example of that uniqueness; so simple and creamy but hits just right. The black cod with noodles and beef sashimi were also good, and the dessert menu perfectly compliments the entrees. My fave was the black sesame ice cream and mochi. I would love to try Yugo out again on a future visit! read more
1 year ago
I was walking along Main and decided to try out Yugo spontaneously. Because we had walked in, we were limited with our sit time (1.5 hours) but it was such a great experience, I can't wait to come back. The ambiance of the restaurant was really nice. Very COVID friendly with the cubicles the shape one of the perimeters of the restaurant. COVID protocols: All staff wore masks and would check for your vaccination records. What I loved: - Le Motown Roll 4/5: This was such a unique roll. It had spicy tuna tartar and was wrapped with soy paper. I found this much lighter than your typical roll which is what I prefer - Uni spot brawn pasta 5/5: The pasta was great, just the amount of al dente I prefer. The ratio of sauce to pasta and uni was perfect. The uni was really fresh. This uni pasta trumps the ones I've had at other restaurants. - Black Cod Soba 5/5: The black cod was so well done. It was so flavourful and perfectly seasoned. The soba noodles paired nicely. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Cute lil place to meet and enjoy delicious meal with friends or family. Service is fast and accurate Food is delicious Location is spot on! read more
6 years ago
5 star experience for my fam and I! Wow, this place was absolutely delicious and I had only just heard about it now that I live in the hood. My partner and I took my parents here to try it out and we were all really impressed! The interior is nice, modern and simple with an open sushi bar. We had quite a few dishes starting with the seared tuna which I could have eaten a whole plate myself because it was so fresh and delicious. The salmon Oshi was also very fresh and beautifully made. The Ebi mayo was not like the usually really deep fried style but a much lighter tasty batter! The sushi roll we got was well done too and had a nice combo of flavours and the fish was super fresh! The black cod itself was so tasty but would do a different noodle for the yakisoba under the fish as they were a touch thin. The sashimi was outstanding and again could have eaten the entire plate myself! My least fave was prob the scallop risotto, it was slightly bland compared to all the other dishes but it's because all the others were so delicious it had to compete at a high level and it just didn't quite make it there. Lastly the mousse was yummy and light, very small portion but for us it was perfect because we were already full! Awesome and friendly service, food came flying out of the kitchen at a great pace and they have tons of sake to choose from. Will definitely be back and would recommend to anyone! read more
My friend brought me here for dinner since I was craving sushi. All the seafood was soooo fresh, I like how they sashimi'd a whole fresh fish and used different parts of it for different styles of sashimi The torched sushi's were okay, the rice to fish ratio was a bit off but the smokiness was a nice touch and the presentation was nice The uni pasta was pretty good, it's my first time having uni pasta believe it or not. Maybe I expected it to be a different type of noodle but if it has uni, I'm bound to like it The service was really friendly and attentive too! read more
6 years ago
I'm not yet comfortable eating in restaurants, so I've been taking out a lot, and I've had a seamless experiences doing so at Yugo. The first time I called to place my order, the Aburi and Sashimi set under their "Group Menu" for $20. I think it's a great value, seeing as aburi by itself is already $15. It came with 6 pieces of salmon aburi and 6 pieces of sashimi - hamachi, salmon, and tuna. My bf and I were really pleased by the quality of the fish and taste of the aburi. The second time I ordered through Skip the Dishes pickup due to a promotion I had. We got the Aburi and Sashimi set again, and this time requested hamachi aburi instead, which they obliged. I think I prefer salmon aburi, though. The King Salmon Nigiri with black truffle was really good, probably the best item in the order. We also got a bento for one, which had a good variety of items that all were tasty, but especially the miso salmon. I only see the bento on their Skip the Dishes menu. We also had their Rock n Roll and Salmon Kamikaze roll (5 pieces each). I would recommend the salmon kamikaze, which was packed with salmon. However, the Rock n Roll was a bit disappointing; I couldn't see or taste any unagi although there's unagi sauce, just tamago and imitation crab. Note their takeout menu has slight differences from their eat-in menu. Overall, I think the Japanese and French fusion worked really well and I'd get it again. Prices are a bit on the higher side, but I think it reflects in the quality of the food. I saw they had an uni pasta before, if they bring that back on their menu I will definitely try it! read more
Literally came here by accident. Have come back numerous times on purpose. I hate wasabi( like really really hate it) but somehow.. these guys made a wasabi coated salmon to die for! And I'm that person that has sent sushi rolls back that were obviously made with wasabi and then mine... at an unnamed high end Yale town joint, the guy was balling up the wasabi, ducking down and just eating it straight. That's kind of unhygienic but I'm sure I ate dirt when I was a child, who didn't. But that's my level of hatred for the flavour of wasabi and somehow they made it great! I still don't like wasabi. If it touches a sushi piece it needs to be thrown out sad they're not on dine out but of course they're not. They're so fantastic they don't need to be read more
I go, you go, we all go to Yugo! Hahaha. Couldn't resist! We discovered Yugo during last year's Dineout and we've been coming come here since then. Happy they participated again to taste more of their beautiful dishes. We started off with their beef tarta. Beautiful seasoned and the taro chips offered a satisfying crunch. The other appetizer was their King Salmon and Albacore tuna crudo which was delish! Next up was their confit duck leg. It was tasty but slightly dry. The pickled veggies, mustard seed and cranberry?!? sauce was very complementary to the richness of the duck. Their uni and seafood risotto was the standout dish of the night. Maybe because it was rainy outside but I craved that rich, earthy umami flavour from the risotto. Make sure o-you order this! We ended the evening with the mango yogurt cheese cake. Light and fresh with the mango so it counter balanced the decadent Fondant au chocolate. That was fantastic and not too sweet. We will definitely coming back again and highly recommended! read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
I was really impressed with this place, maybe because I was not expecting much. I randomly came here as the Thai place I wanted to try was closed that day and this was nearby. The place is modern looking, none of those traditional Japanese decor and dark wood which is pretty common here. The space is bright and clean. I decided to try the chef lunch bento (chef choice of 6 dishes) which came with either miso soup or salad. I had the miso soup which was really good. It did not taste like those served elsewhere which seemed to come from a packet. The miso soup here was a clear broth with plenty of fresh ingredients. The bento was beautifully presented and reminded me of those good Japanese restaurants in Asia. The quality of the food was similarly good. Very fresh. The 6 dishes were fish tartare, gomae, omelet, fried chicken, miso salmon and a mushroom, brussel sprouts and bacon. The rice was also perfect -- definitely Japanese rice which made it easier to pick up with the chopsticks. All the dishes were so delicious and delicately made. I will definitely be back here every time I miss having Japanese dishes. I am so happy to find a place which does not really specialize in specialty rolls. Other items I want to try will be the chirashi and the sushi/sashimi. read more
After I tried Yugo on Deman Street and their staff told me the other location soft opening on Main Street. I decided to go with other girl friends few days later. What a coincidence? We met same waitress and customer (sat at sushi bar with us at Deman. Yes... When Tokyo meet Paris, this is destiny.. callops ceviche - it presented beautifully. but, the scallops just a bit tasteless without all the sauces. Confit octopus - not very impressed but I like the fresh corn tempura King salmon nigiri with black truffle - king salmon quite fatty and smooth Gindara - black cod with soba so delicious. good portion of black cod and served with kales and mushroom in yuzu sauce. Duck breast cooked perfectly but the wasabi risotto not really match with the dish. Lychee osmanthus - panna cotta of lychee flavor and osmanthus as jelly on top. Great and friendly service, also quite reasonable price for such quality and portion of dish. read more
Absolutely fantastic service! Came here on a weekday for brunch and I am absolutely blown away by the quality of food! And the pricing is also very fair! I ordered the House Bento which was such a good deal for what you get! It includes 2 Aburi salmon sushi, tamagotchi, gomae, 1 pc of karaage, a Brussels sprouts and mushroom with bacon side, a miso salmon, and bowl of rice! And it also came with a side of either miso or a house salad. I chose the miso which is not pictured but also had some mushrooms in it which gave it some nice texture as I'm a huge miso lover. All in all it was a great experience! Restaurant had very chill vibes and a fantastic menu I would love to come back and try some different items in the future! Service was also fantastic and food came out pretty quickly as well. Thank you for such an amazing experience! read more
Wow. This was the some of the BEST sushi I've had and for the price, it is still comparable to more expensive restaurants I've been to. The cuts were so thick, soft, and the toppings were unique and paired well. Nigiri ala carte consisted of: yellowtail belly (with salsa-like topping), albacore belly (+ shishito), ikura, barracuda, kinmedai. We ordered a few nigiri twice because we just couldn't get enough, this included: yellowtail belly (topped with some salsa-type mix) and ikura (marinated of some sort). We wish they had bluefin tuna and amberjack for options but were told they didn't. Regardless we were beyond satisfied with the meal. High marks for the sashimi salad, which had a dressing so uniquely different from the usual roasted sesame dressing + cabbage mix. Also ordered salmon sashimi. We also ordered salmon sashimi. All this for the price $183 CAD before tip. Which is a great value for what we got. Please open one in seattle!! read more
4 years ago
Best Japanese fusion in Van. Live their cod and noodles, beef carpaccio, and gomaae. Best Japanese fusion in Van. Live their cod and noodles, beef carpaccio, and gomaae. read more
Friday night Dine Out Vancouver 2020 dinner! Reservations required it was a full house. The restaurant is beautiful: contemporary and clean. The staff was super attentive considering it was a busy evening. We ordered: Appetizer: - beef tar tar with taro chips: this is by far one of the tastiest beef tar tar and the thin taro Chip was the perfect vessel that provided a perfect crunch. I wished I had a couple more chips. - king salmon & albacore tuna crudo: each piece was perfectly seasoned and it's super fresh. You know when it's super fresh OMG! Entree: - confit duckleg: this was good but a bit salty for my liking. The cranberry sauce did help bring down the saltiness. - uni @ seafood risotto: this was perfect comfort food on a rainy evening in Vancouver. Every bite with a seafood was delicious and rich. Must try! Dessert: - fondant au chocolate: this was delectable & rich. If you like chocolate, this is for you! - mango yogurt cheesecake: this was really nice dessert if you like something less sweet. Mango flavour was evident. This was a fantastic dining experience! read more
8 years ago
Hubby saw this restaurant while we were driving down Main Street so we checked Yelp for reviews. Don't let the $$$ tag scare you from trying this place. It is reasonably priced and their food is delicious and well made. Yugo is a Japanese-French fusion that offers a mix of your conventional Japanese sushi food with fusion style pastas, abuts and sushi rolls. We ordered the following dishes: Salmon Gravlax/Tataki - this was really delicious and the husband and I both loved it! The flavours blended well together and the salmon wasn't fishy. Their chicken karate were big chunks and had that crunchy exterior but moist meat inside. Their Yugo Roll was so creamy and delightful while their Tiger Shrimp Aburi Oshi was a wonderful fusion of flavours at worked really well together -- this was my favourite. To end the meal, we ordered their Berry Sorbet served on a tulip pastry cup -- it was packed with berries in every bite and it was so smooth. The tulip pastry went well with the tartness of the sorbet and balanced it out. It was a great meal and we're definitely adding Yugo to our list of go-to restaurants. read more
8 years ago
Found this hidden little gem a while back and haven't stopped coming back since! The premium sashimi selection is a must get item here, their in house sauce for pairing with the sashimi brings a variety of new flavours to the table. * if you're in for something different, get the smoked salmon aburi and have your cameras ready read more
Had a very good dinner at Yugo. A simple but tasty menu. The pork belly dish had both of us saying wow! on our first bite into it. Would definitely come back to try a few more of their items, specifically the udon cabonara, which looks fantastic in the pictures on Yelp. Note, that it is only available at lunch time. We couldn't order it off the dinner menu. read more
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