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YU offers a contemporary take on Asian dining to the Foreshore in the heart of Cape Town.

Our philosophy is one that pushes the boundaries of Japanese cuisine, with our unique style of Izakaya dishes.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 22h00

Reviews (770)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.3
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.5
  • Andrew B. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 30 Jan 26
    We will be back !!!

  • Tobias B. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 28 Jan 26
    It was a big pleasure, great experience and very delicious! Tobias from Germany

  • Johan C. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 27 Jan 26
    First time visiting Yu Restaurant, enjoyed it very much. The one thing we noticed is how close we we seated to the tables next to us without it feeling crambed. Will definitely visit again!

  • Bianca Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 25 Jan 26
    Amazing food!!!! We love small plates and the variety is truly something to please everyone! Sushi, dumplings, bao buns every plate just delivers on unbelievable taste! Shared with friends over great wine! Definitely coming back again…

  • Yully C. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 24 Jan 26
    They didn’t seem to keep track of reservations, but the food and service were great

  • Takealot Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 22 Jan 26
    Yu is our go to place for great Asian food. However they have taken their cauliflower with Thai green curry sauce off the menu - this was one of their signature dishes. They have replaced it with another cauliflower dish which is not at all up to the tasting standard of the Thai Green Sauce dish.

  • Nikita F. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Michelle S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 19 Jan 26
    Good variety menu, large portions especially the Pekingese duck. Delicious , tasty , well cooked and presentation is stunning. The staff are very attentive.

  • Gail Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 16 Jan 26
    YU is one my favorite restaurants. Food always great. Service was a bit slow last night. The new layout is very cramped though but I’ll always come back

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