Around the time I went here, I was craving some Japanese food in Manchester that wasn't just sushi or ramen. This place kept popping up on my socials so I knew it was fate I had to try it. I was glad I did!! I went in around noon, quickly got sat down and given a menu, and then the problem was choosing what to have. I went for the teriyaki chicken meal set and it was quick to arrive. For a drink I just went with a Japanese green tea. The meal set was quick to come and it had a plate of teriyaki chicken, a bowl of white rice, and a bowl of miso soup. I loved all of it. I read up on the correct way to have it all, picked up my chopsticks and went to town. I was a little nervous for the miso soup as I've had one before and didn't like it but this one was amazing. The chicken was perfectly cooked and full of flavour, the rice shot, fluffy, and hot. I definitely will go back here as there was more I wanted to try. The ambiance was amazing, I was in front of the kitchen so could see the chefs preparing the food, and all the different bottles of sake were around so I could look at those and pick one if I wanted some alcohol. I can't wait to return read more

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Went to one in York and didn't love the food hall location. Then it took forever. Finally I ordered a simple chicken fried rice and it was so salty I could hardly eat it. After a few bites just picked out the chicken and left the rest. Maybe it's a cultural thing as I'm from the US but not what I was expecting. read more

Me and my mum mostly had the small tapas dishes were were nice, nothing spectacular as far as Japanese food goes, but it wasn't bad. Portions are tiny, the restaurant itself is also very small inside with only a few tables and mostly bar like seats, all stools rather than chairs. Services was good for the most part but very slow for certain dishes, particularly the Katsu dishes which took almost an hour. Anything other than that arrived pretty quickly though, so am not sure why. No sushi, no free selection of sashimi, very limited menu. Overall average at best, certainly not in my recommendations for Japanese or Asian restaurants in Manchester unfortunately. read more

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Was quite excited to eat at this place because they have been recognized multiple years by the Michelin Guide, but honestly was quite disappointed with my experience here. Was seated immediately with quite a large group which was nice and got an assortment of items. - Prawn Gyoza - Tastes quite normal, the gyoza wasn't particularly crispy. I did appreciate how many prawns they put into here but the flavors weren't particularly great or interesting. - Assorted Tempura - I thought that the amount of tempura they gave really didn't justify the price but that's alright. I did appreciate the amount of different kinds of tempura they gave though and my favorite one was definitely the prawn. However, I felt like they should have given more sauce with this dish or else the tempura would be just quite dry which it was. - Assorted Sashimi - This was the true saving grace of the entire experience (+1 for that). My sashimi had to be the scallops and the shrimp which were truly mind-blowing. The quality was very much melting in your mouth, especially the prawns which felt like you were eating butter. Honeslty, I would say that this is probably the only dish justified eating while at Yuzu. - Agedashi Tofu - The greatest disappointment of all, as agedashi tofu is usually one of my favorite dishes. The skin of the tofu was not super crispy and fell apart too easily of the tofu which was not as silky as it should. Also the sauce didn't have a ton of flavor which was disappointing. - Kaisen Don - This was essentially assorted sashimi and rice with miso soup. The miso soup was pretty standard and the shrimp and the scallop sashimi was to die for as stated above, but everything else was very okay. If you do order this dish though, definitely put in the soy sauce as it makes a huge difference to the dish. - Tempura Udon - This is assorted tempura and udon. I actually thought the soup was pretty good because of how rich it was with the tempura flakes on top. Everything else was very okay. Overall, very okay meal. Not sure if this is Michelin Guide quality as some of the foods are just simply not worth it, but if you do come, definitely do not sleep on the prawn sashimi. read more

Let me start out with how much I wanted to love this place and it kills me to give this place a 2 star rating. My wife and I went here for lunch and dinner on the same day and this rating is a result of the combined visits. The first visit (Lunch). The service was good and the food was even better. The fish was fresh and delicious. My wife got the Salmon Don. The salmon was probably the best we have eaten. Our waitress was on top of her game. Therefore, I rate our lunch experience... 5 stars, Outstanding. We loved lunch so much, we came back for dinner. We stopped by right at 5:30PM when they re-opened for dinner. This time, our experience was quite different. It was a different waiter and he seemed to be brand new because he didn't know what to do. He kept standing and looking around doing nothing. We had to flag him down to take out order. Mind you, we were one of two parties in the entire restaurant. The other party seemed to bewildered by his lack of service too. We asked if we could move to a different table b/c of the awkward seating position/location right by the cashier where there was a lot of traffic by customers and staff. He refused to move us. Interesting but okay. When he brought out our pair of chopsticks, he was touching the portion of the chopstick that would touch food. Hopefully you washed your hands. On top of that, there was a white hair on our chopsticks! Disgusting! See attached photo. One of the glass cups had a chip on the edge you would put your mouth on. Luckily I caught it before I drank from the cup. I ran my finger over the chipped area and notice it was sharp. That would have been bad if I sliced my mouth open. The tables were kinda sticky and a different couple came in and sat next to us. They started to wipe the table down with damp towel and they noticed how the towel turned brown. One of the other waitresses saw this and tried to remedy the situation by offering to wipe the table down again but the damage was already done. Everyone pretty much saw how dirty the tables were. The food was unfortunately subpar this go around. I got the Tuna Don and it was just average. My wife for the tuna sashimi dish and it was just average too. The tuna didn't have too much flavor and was quite bland. We ordered the yakitori which has the option of sauced or salted. We forgot to tell the waiter this (my bad). But you would think the waiter would come back to clarify our order. Once again, he was probably brand new and didn't know what to do. The second visit definitely left a bad taste in our mouth. The food to the service was lacking and a completely different experience from out lunch. I don't know if I can recommend this place solely on the cleanliness. read more

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Extremely bad experience. I came to do a trial shift and the manager did not even have the decency to call me back despite promising to and could not explain why when confronted. Disrespectful and rude staff that take advantage of students read more

Yuzu has excellent sashimi and tempura. It's quite a small restaurant so worth booking in advance if you're going at a busy time. As other reviews have said, the gyoza are made with quality bits of prawn (although I would like to see vegetable gyoza too). The sashimi I tried was salmon, tuna, and scallop, all melt in the mouth. For food this quality, it's rvery easonably priced and the service is generally responsive. NB no desserts so don't be afraid to fill up on sashimi! read more

Yuzu - Kaisen don - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

This place has not improved. After Umaszushi was fully booked I thought I would retry this place. On arrival menus were swiftly handed out immediately I ordered a flask of sake ..the mixed sashimi for a tenner and salmon teriyaki.. My friends chicken arrived quickly and it was tasty.. my sake was served cold which took me 20 minutes to rectify. 50 minutes later and the majority of chefs where packing up. I asked the waitress what time scale was our food to be delivered. She immediately brought a tray of food. Salmon.. soup and rice..nothing was explained so.I gave my soup away and shared the rice. Another trey appeared with soup and rice. Then my £10 sashimi arrived minus scallops and tuna. The waitress said they had ran out .. after 50 minutes of waiting ..I just ate it.. Overall the quality of food was great but service was shocking. I'm actually still very hungry as i write this. I got 10 percent discount for my woes. I won't be coming back read more

Yuzu - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Yuzu is just amazing, in fact it is possibly in my top 3 (maybe top 1) Manchester places to eat (and chill out) - it really is just that great! I often go for lunch if I feel like I've been eating junk for a while and their special tempura bowls with rice, pickled veges and miso for £8 really puts a smile on your face every time. I do often treat myself to a nice lil portion of gyoza as well which are simply divine. They don't do sushi here which isn't an issue as it means you can get the full range of other Japanese delights - I've tried their chicken katsu and prawn tempura as well, in fact I don't think there's anything I've ever eaten here that I don't like. Special shout out should go to the ambience, vibe and decor - lovely surroundings with relaxing jazz played in the background. The moment Yelp brings out a 6th star I'm upgrading my review! read more

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We had a serious craving for Japanese food this week, so naturally I jumped on Yelp to find out where was best and I can happily say that I wasn't disappointed with the great reviews this place gets. Tiny it might be, but it's charm appeal is huge. Nestled in Chinatown, you'd be forgiven for walking past Yuzu in favour of some of the flashier establishments. We decided to share some edamame and the gyoza. We both agreed that the gyoza were the best we've ever tasted! For mains we opted for the tuna sashimi and the teriyaki salmon, both served with rice, miso soup and seasoned okra. The tuna and the salmon were both delicious, even the rice was fantastic. Throw in some tasty plum wine and it was a perfect meal for me. Needless to say I'll be heading back here next time I have a craving for Japanese food. read more

Yuzu - The tuna sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Yuzu is a small, independent Japanese restaurant with an elegance which sets it apart from her Chinatown neighbours. The Japanese décor is totally immaculate - cream, natural wood, ornamental slabbed floor, with simple flower arrangements and origami cranes. The young Japanese lady waitress provides impeccable service in true Japanese style. If you've seen Tom Cruise in The Last Samuri - the domestic scenes in the Samuri hill village - that is how I felt! Seating is one table for six, one table for four, and the rest at low stools facing outwards, maybe twenty covers in all. This is the sort of place where they keep the menu fairly short to ensure that they can do everything on it to perfection, which is how I would describe my Vegetable Tendon. This came as a mix of tempura vegetables - asparagus, aubergine, sweet potato and lotus root - served over Japanese rice with a small bowl of miso soup and a quaint little white jug of soy sauce (see photos). Everything about the choice of vegetables, the lightness of the batter and the presentation was as good as I can imagine. Obviously, since a lot of the menu is Sashimi and other seafood, there is not a whole lot of choice for vegetarians unless customisation is possible. Yuzu provides a relaxed, beautiful and accomplished all-round dining experience if there is a need to impress. And at £5.95 for the lunch deal, and £6.95 for what I had, the price is right! read more

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first time here & it's such a wholesome feeling japanese restaurant! the service was good & the food was great! it's a nice place if you want a quiet evening with friends or a bigger party since they have larger seatings or seatings near the bar/counter! read more

Yuzu - curry udon - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I wish there were more places like this in Manchester. Small, humble, and excellent at what it does. The decor is tasteful, the atmosphere is quiet. I've never been to Japan so can't comment as to the "authenticity" of it all, but what I do know is that my tummy and I love this place and I can't recommend it highly enough. This is my favourite place to eat in China Town. At the most recent visit last week, I had the prawn gyoza (£3.90) to start. I could probably eat a bucket of the stuff, it is seriously tasty and the quality shines through. I had the organic teriyaki salmon (£12.50) for the main which comes with rice, a miso soup and some greens, all of which was lovely. I think the drinks menu is decent for the size of the place and they have quite a few sake to try. I just stuck to the Kirin Ichiban beer (£3.50) as I wanted something light which wouldn't detract too much from the food. I'm never hungry when I leave but the food is light and you are unlikely to come away with the top button of your trousers undone. For the good of the public, that is no bad thing. read more

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I really enjoyed this Japanese - when Jonny Q says it's in his top 3, you know you have to visit. We popped in for a meal on a Saturday night and were grateful to get a table - there was people waiting with us right when it opened, and within minutes the place was full. It's pretty small and there's some strange seating options, but we were there for the food. I got the Kaisen don (salmon, tuna, prawn & scallop sashimi) which was just a lovely selection of lush sashimi. The pieces were beautifully sliced and the presentation was amazing - almost too pretty to eat but that's never stopped me yet. I also got a portion of agedashi tofu as I was feeling a little tired and that was just as delicious - lightly but perfectly fried. I really liked Yuzu. The prices were reasonable, the staff were friendly and the place was cosy. I would definitely head back again and I'd definitely recommend making a booking if you can't get there right on opening time. read more

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I love Japanese food, but had become bored of the off the belt wasabi and Yo sushi and sapporo tepenyaki is priced in the 'special occasions only' bracket. So i couldnt wait to try out YuZu in manchester. A perfect balance of good food and casual dining but still feeling like you're somewhere special. Its a small, intimate restaurant so its always advisable to book in advance, but if its just the 2 of you its sometimes possible to grab a seat and so its always dropping by on the fly. Ive been a couple of times now, but my favourites for starter are definitely the prawn gyoza and chicken kara-age for starter. I havent seen Kara-age on many menus so that was new to me and amazing it was too. Whilst the gyozas (hand made) are the best i've tasted anywhere. For mains we chose the the salmon teriyaki and the tempura udon which again were better than i've tasted elsewhere. Staff were friendly, helpful and courteous without being over the top. I have absolutely no complaints, and now Yuzu is my 'special occasion' place. read more

Yuzu - salmon teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I was really looking forward to trying the food here for ages. Japanese is becoming one of my favourite cuisines, it's just a shame there aren't that many places to try in Manchester, but if it was only Yuzu we had, I'd happily revisit here over and over again. The interior looks slick without pretension, with just a few choice items dotted about and on the walls for decoration. I liked the bench-style seating and chopsticks on different 'rests', some wooden, some pebbles. The bottles of Kirin Ichiban beer (£3.50) tasted nicer than the Sapporo Black Label (£3.20) - the latter is also pale, it just has a confusing label. For starters I got to try the Gyoza (prawn dumplings) and Chicken Fillet Katsu which were both very good. So good I wished the portion sizes were three times larger, but that's just me! It was always going to be sashimi for me for the main course as I'd wanted to try something totally new. Opting for Kaisen Don (£14.50) it included scallop, tuna, salmon and prawn served over sushi rice in a bowl. Everything was truly delicious, the only surprise was the little bit of wasabi they'd added which provided extremely strong flavor to an otherwise subtle dish - thankfully you can move it to one side. Everyone in the group looked to have enjoyed what they'd had which is testament to the quality of the food - I for one will definitely be back here. read more

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My pal and I were both utterly taken with Yuzu. And, unlike some other reviewers, we didn't take issue with the service. But then there were only two of us and it was very quiet on a Saturday afternoon. The starters arrived after the mains, which was a little disarming but, hey, better late than never. Agadashi tofu wasn't the best I've had, but was more then edible. My mate's prawn gyoza starter on the other hand - "I could've eaten a whole plate of those, mmmm". My salmon teriyaki dish was accompanied by pickled cucumber and miso soup, all of which I duly wolfed down. My friend's veggie udon dish was huge, and full of crunchy veg - a great choice for the famished. Perhaps this is a better lunch option rather than dinner due to somewhat restricted space. Be aware, it closes at 2.30 until the evening shift, so don't arrive too late. Overall, this is a lovely, understated restaurant quietly residing among the loud shopfronts of Chinatown. read more

Yuzu - Salmon teriyaki, agadashi tofu and green tea - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Very pretty and authentic looking place in Manchester serving a mixture of Japanese food. I went for the sashimi and the miso soup with friends ordering a selection of the rice and noodle dishes on offer. The service was pretty slow which can be slightly excused due to the size of our group but some of the dishes on the small menu were also not available causing some people in our group to have to go for other things. My sashimi was really fresh and my miso was also excellent. It's a real shame three was a couple of issues on this visit but i would still 100% come back here again. read more

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This week we've been traveling around Manchester trying food from all parts of the globe, not really, but it feels like it - Indian last night, hipster for breakfast (I know that's not a place) and Japanese for lunch today. I really hate to say it but I felt quite underwhelmed by Yuzu and here's why; First up, when we entered we were squeezed in the corner and despite there being 10 of us they didn't allow us to occupy the vacant wooden table next to ours (it remained free the whole time we were there). Secondly we had to wait a long time to get food - the food was definitely worth the wait - but we were all getting a bit tetchy by the time it came. Otherwise I found Yuzo good - the food was as authentic as you can get. I actually went for 2 appetizers rather than mains as I had a big breakfast. I chose the dumplings which were incredible, perfectly cooked and full of flavour. I'm going to have to give Yuzu 3 stars - If you're looking for a great example of tasty Japanese food head here, but if you're on your lunch break and need your food pronto you might want to give it a miss! read more

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Yuzu is a teeny tiny iddy biddy little restaurant, with a communal seating arrangement, that, I wasn't expecting. Now I'm not accustomed to sharing my eating space with strangers but Yuzu is so tiny you're kind of forced to share your table with complete unknowns, kind of like a teeny Japanese school canteen. So we waited a few minutes for a table to be cleared as the restaurant was packed, there were about 20 people in there but it was packed, then we were seated. We thought 'great, our own little corner space' until two more couples were seated in the same area. No biggie, it's more cosy that way. Very cosy indeed. So we ordered edamame beans, chicken and prawn katsu to start. Didn't wait too long I thought. The beans were brought and we proceeded to chomp away, skin and all! 'God, these are chewy we thought!' Who knew you have to pop them out of the skin first!!!! My partner, bless him, was stabbing away at the beans with his chopstick trying to embrace the culture. Imagine eating baked beans by piercing them one by one with a stick. Anyway the Japanese lad seated near us asked for a fork, so we thought, yep that's the way forward, so we did the same. Hallelujah!!!!!!!!! Our mains were lovely, veg udon for me, prawn tempura for he. He wolfed down his and proceeded to dig into my noodles. I loved the big udon noodles, very tasty. I was excited at the little bits of crispy seaweed in it, but there was only an incy wincy eeny beeny iddy biddy little bit of seaweed. I was a little sad at this. But it was still lovely. He enjoyed his main, but left the accompanying miso as it didn't really add much to the meal and left a strange aftertaste. The bill was about £36, we were on soft drinks as driving but still not bad pricing. We were a bit hungry still so stopped at my favourite Sainsbury's for 'treats'. We're just very greedy, I think. Would return as it was nice and authentic. Hopefully next time we'll get our own little table. Don't think that'll happen though. Be prepared to eat in close proximity with strangers. read more

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Initiate location with great sashimi. Service was the only mild weakness, but keep in mind that this is coming from an American perspective :) Will stop by again on my quarterly business trips to Manchester. read more

Yuzu is a small Japanese restaurant located on Faulkner Street just on the edge of Chinatown. Unlike the newly opened Sakana and other similar Japanese/Asian restaurants in Manchester, Yuzu is a cosy, authentic, and no-frills little place with wooden seats and tables along with some counter seating. As per the norm, there was a separate lunchtime menu that offered some of the staples at very reasonable prices. The sashimi mori (which included salmon, tuna, prawn and scallop) after hearing rave reviews about it. Obviously, the key to a successful sashimi dish is the quality of the fish and in this case that genuinely could not be faulted. All of the pieces were cut to perfection (big and thick) and ridiculously fresh. It was easily the best sashimi I have had in a restaurant. The wasabi on the side was strong (how I like it) but it did make my eyes water a couple of times. The additional soy sauce and shredded daikon radish complimented the beautiful fish well, although the sashimi was such a star attraction that the accompaniments were pleasant but not necessary. Along with my main, I also chose a couple of starters (but opted for them to be brought out as and when they were cooked). The prawn gyoza was excellent with homemade wrappers and huge fresh prawns inside. The accompanying soy sauce (with a hint of chilli) was also particularly pleasing. The chicken fillet katsu was a real winner; certainly unlike any other katsu I've had before. The breadcrumbs on the outside were crunchy and the chicken fillet itself was soft, moist and most of all packed full of flavour. The supplementary sauce was exquisite, somehow being sweet, salty and tangy all at the same time. When in Rome, do as the Romans do, so as I was in a Japanese restaurant I ordered some sake. I have a relatively good knowledge of wines, beer and whisky but I'm a complete novice when it comes to sake, so I chose the Yamahai Junmai Ginjo sake that's recommended for beginners. It was quite light and smooth, and went down a treat. Yuzu delivered on every level and is definitely a restaurant I would recommend to anyone wanting to sample great Japanese cuisine. This isn't a glitzy glamorous pan-asian restaurant, but is a fine, authentic little eatery that offers beautifully crafted food at reasonable prices (our bill was just over £50 - similar to Wagamamas!), in a relaxed and cosy setting. Highly recommended. read more

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Lovely mixed sashimi kaisen don with subtly pickled cucumber for the palate. Only knocking one star off cause the kara age chicken seemed slightly under seasoned and was plutonium hot. Maybe leave it to cool down for a couple of minutes before serving :) Oh and the yuzu sake cocktails were very refreshing. Unexpected gem. read more

Yuzu - Kaisen don w/ miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I happened upon this gem by accident. It is dinner only with limited seating. The food was very good and the atmosphere was nice. Great place to go for intimate conversation and good food. read more

The quality of the fish is outstanding! We had a sushi moriawase, chirashi, some beer and a great sake. Looking forward to my next trip! read more

Let me make a bold statement. Yuzu is average. WAIT. Read on. Stop your incredulity, little Yelper! There is method to my blasphemy. And Yuzu still more than deserves five stars. You see, I've spent two years in Japan, eating exactly the kind of food that Yuzu serves* at a different restaurant pretty much every day. I've even written books(!) on it. I've scoured yelp-equivalents, foodie magazines and pretty much every (un)reliable source in either English or indeed Japanese to find the best food in Japan. And I got pretty close to finding it. It's with that background in mind that I have to say that Yuzu's food is just average. This isn't an especially harsh comparison compared to similar food, not even amazing food, within Japan. But Manchester isn't Japan. It's not in the same country, it's not the same continent, it's not even the same hemisphere**. The fact that I'm even able to make any kind of comparison with Japanese restaurants in Japan speaks volumes of the quality, consistency and authenticity of the food at Yuzu. Go. Go now. It's fantastic. It's easily the best Japanese food in Manchester, if not the north. What I like best about Yuzu is its honesty: the chef doesn't prepare particular types of sushi because he's not trained to do so. Brilliant. Service is occasionally slow, but that's only because the chef won't be rushed. It's worth the wait. * Except sushi. I have no idea on sushi, and I'm quite happy to admit it. ** I mean east/west hemisphere, clever-clogs *** (There's no *** in the text but I didn't want to do a PS as well): Only eejits order chicken katsu. It's a fake dish. Order the tonkatsu instead. read more

We were very disappointed after reading the reviews. Service was poor. Everything came out separately and mine was given to the wrong table. We had to ask for my dinner after waiting 15 minutes after my son's meal came out. Gyoza was good. My Udon was ok at best. I can make my own better. Salmon was ok as well. Miso soup was cold. read more

Oh good golly gosh. Yuzu may have finally decided for me what my fave kind of food is. This... is food porn to the max. A polished little Japanese place on Faulkner Street that hasn't been open long, it proves that great things can come in small packages, and if it weren't for its sandwich board of specials outside it'd be difficult to spot amongst the glaring neon of Chinatown. Having seen the word 'elegant' crop up in William's review, I couldn't agree more. It thankfully hasn't gone down the City Centre nouveau Eastern cuisine route of style over substance (not that there's anything wrong with the likes of departed Ithaca, and I'm reserving judgement re: Spinningfields's Australasia until I try it), nor is it adhering to the shabby chic cantina format. Instead, it's just very zen. Wooden benches, large tables and remarkably few covers give the airy space a tone of intimacy. The focus on 'few' seems to have extended to the menu, which is refreshingly diminutive (just like the place itself). I'm always comforted when I see shorter menus - as myself and my Yelp Event fellow diners agreed, this means they focus and specialise. Boy, did those words offer a sense of foreshadowing. Sipping on free-refill green tea in delightful cups we chose our starters and mains, and I couldn't have anticipated the sheer tastebud joy I'd be experiencing. I've had gyoza countless times in Wagamama, Wasabi and Tampopo (the veggie kind), and here, they come with prawns as standard. Yeah yeah, I was thinking, minced prawn bits, I know the drill. Er, no. Giant tiger prawns have literally been given the perfect time to cook and are cut into chunks that melt in your mouth. Seriously, I've never tasted a prawn like it. None of that springy spongy bite, just awesomely tender. And they're not even the main attraction, there's the dough and the greens to contend with too, which were equally perfect. Too much, Yuzu, too much! Then to the main - I opted for what I thought an unusual option of salmon katsu, part of a set that comes with miso soup, sticky rice, 'garnish' and sauce. The garnish turned out to be lovely fresh green beans with a trickle of soy reduction and toasted sesame seeds. These were on a tiny plate of their own; the meal was presented on a board with all items separate. Bowl of rice, salmon steak in panko breadcrumbs, thick sweet sauce in a jug and mug of miso full of lovely silken tofu. Mixing and matching was great fun. The salmon flaked away under its crispy coating and the sauce was delicious, plus when rice is easy to pick up with chopsticks you know it's been cooked perfectly. Speaking of chopsticks, the little pebble-like rest for them on the table was all kinds of adorable. Check my photos for the evidence. With the service so wonderful and the prices hardly wallet-lightening, I was tempted to stay for dessert. I certainly will next time. I simply can't wait for an excuse to come here again and I look forward to my next visit with anticipation. I'm totes in love. Turned out all I needed was a trip to Sanraku and Samovar followed by the charm of a third time that was Yuzu to cement the fact that Japanese cuisine, when done right, is my favourite of all. Thanks for the confirmation, chaps! read more

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I am in love. Yuzu is so chic, simple and cozy. The menu is very limited but it is indeed to focus on quality. And the fact that they only serve sashimi (no maki) makes my heart sing. Free refills of tea make my American heart happy as well :) I had the maguro bowl for lunch. It was a lovely portion of rice with a layer of shredded daikon, 6 pieces of tuna sashimi and a heavenly sprinkling of dried seaweed on top. The balance of the meal was wonderful and the sashimi, though not as thick as Australasia's, was perfect. Yuzu makes me realise that I had 'settled' with Samsi for Japanese food (aw, sorry Samsi I still love you). It's not cheap but there is a very reasonably priced lunch menu. I highly recommend Yuzu as an introduction to true Japanese food. The quality is as good as Australasia but much more down to earth. On the way out, I noticed a board of daily fresh seafood specials (whole sea bream) and will absolutely return for dinner some day. For me, you can't beat fresh fish (why is there so little on this island?! fish + chips don't count!) and I have no doubt that Yuzu will do it with refinement. read more

This place just made me a little sad. It's run by authentic Japanese staff and food was similar to what you would see at a nice Japanese establishment but overall, I was very underwhelmed. First, the hours of operation are a bit sporadic (as in, ya never know if they'll be open or not...). Service was edging towards a glacial pace. But the interior was nice. I had the don bowl which was quite pricy given the amount and quality of food. It was basically a large amount of rice topped with some little sashimi and a side of soup. My friend was clever and had the tempura set with noodles which was much tastier and salvaged this review to a solid 3 stars! Overall, I expected much more given what previous friends have said about the food. Who knows, maybe the next time I go, I'll be pleasantly surprised... read more

After reading the reviews and searching for the best sushi place in Manchester, I was super excited to be visiting Yuzu. I'm not sure whether I was building up my expectations too high, but I can only say that everything was very average. Nothing blew my socks off, and although there was nothing wrong, it just wasn't great. We had a selection of sashimi, miso soup, some tempura dishes and udon noodles. All cooked well and presented nicely, but the flavours were quite underwhelming and the bill was nearly £50 with 2 soft drinks. I personally think there are tons of places that do better sushi at better value in Manchester, because of this I won't be back. Sorry Yuzu, Yu win some Yu lose some. read more

The food at Yuzu is amongst the best Japanese fare in Manchester and I can see why it has such an excellent reputation. The place itself is very small but feels authentic with bench style seating. I ordered the prawn gyoza to start which are little fried dumplings. They tasted amazing and melted in the mouth. For main I had the tuna sashimi which was well presented and extremely fresh. The atmosphere was nice and casual. A little bit of Tokyo in Chinatown. I will definitely be back. read more

Yuzu - Japanese dumplings called gyoza. - Japanese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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First things first: this place is small! Book a table if there are a few of you and/or you don't want to wait. I went here with Oonagh C and Natalie W and we were put on a slightly poky corner table. It wasn't hugely uncomfortable however. To start we shared chicken kara-age, gyoza, and vegetable tempura. Gyoza were great. I was a bit underwhelmed by the chicken but then I often am with chicken. I ordered the salmon sashimi set, which includes salmon, Japanese rice, and miso soup. The salmon was glorious and I even really enjoyed the rice, which I don't always. It's been a while now since my last visit and I'm ready to go again! read more

Pros: The food is still amazing. It gets into my blood and I just can't stop thinking about it. They take simple dishes like agedashi tofu, and karage chicken, and elevate them, without seeming to deviate from the very traditional. Anything I try there always turns out to be the best version of that dish I've ever tried. I could wax poetic forever about the perfection of the food. Cons: The atmosphere is too quiet; I often feel as if I'm in church and must sneak conversation in bits and whispered pieces. They're also forever out of major ingredients, and the service is a little hard to flag down, which is strange for such a small space. You will be hard pressed to get out of here for less than £20 a head at dinner. It is totally, totally worth it, though read more

Small, but perfectly formed, Yuzu is a cracking wee Japanese restaurant, which is well worth a visit. Admittedly, I didn't eat huge amount here as I was feeling pretty ill when I was here (nothing to do with them, honest!), so I only had a couple of things of the menu. In need of a pick-up I went for the Miso Soup; not normally something I would go for, but this was as good a soup as I've had. I also had the chicken katsu starter, which was again really nice. If I was going for a full meal this would have been a decent amount to eat, and made me wish I was fit enough to eat more! It's not the biggest of spaces though, and it seems like a place that you would have to book if you really wanted to go to. Depending on where you sit you could be right next to , or really close to other diners, so I'd maybe not go there if you want something romantic. read more

Easily the most authentic Japanese food in the north. The place is small, cosy and it's filled with Japanese furnitures making the restaurant look the part. The menu is small and not overdone. That is cool since making decision is now a lot easier and the chef can concentrate on a smaller variety of meals. For Japanese food lovers who can't seem to get the real Japanese cuisine in the north, YUZU is a definite must. read more

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The food is pretty good and the waiters are nice but there's just so few of them. Yuzu is a small little place at the edge of china town with great interior design and authentic food but again way too little and too small. If you're a uni student who is not used to London prices (lol) or just something more pricey than your usual Manchester lunch or dinner than I would advise you to go somewhere else. Other than that it was accommodating and the food was fat enough. I like it to say the least but not enough to be a regular read more

I am a fan. We arrived for opening although they were still really getting the place ready and we needed to wait a while before being served. Drinks ordered we ended up sharing plates as they arrived at our table, and I found to food good, although not quite five stars worth of great. I certainly would like to try coming here in an evening to see how things change. The staff were super and fast, we were happy to natter while things arrived. I would recommend coming here although I do think some of the more generic conveyor belt places in Manchester offer a better value for money. read more

My flatmate and I went there ! It's was so DELICIOUS ! We didn't make an appointment (I advice you to do one), we have waited 1 hour but after that the food was so fresh and excellent ! The waitress was kind and helpful ! I totally recommend at 100% this restaurant at the heart of Chinatown ! read more

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Great Japanese food, very tasty! Cute interior set-up, friendly and competent staff. Servings were a bit on the smallish side for my taste, I guess you'd have more than one dish in a place like this. read more