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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 (802)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.4
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.6
  • Peter Dined: 2 days ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 16 Sep 26
    Had a good experience. However, the Calamari was way overcooked and very rubbery. Basically inedible. Returned the bowl to the kitchen uneaten.?

  • Berta E. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 16 Sep 26
    Loved the restaurant and the food and staff. Perfect place for a dinner before a show at Artscape.

  • Lorna Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 15 Sep 26
    Absolutely love the food at this restaurant, always fantastic. Lovely ambiance with friendly, professional staff.

  • VUYISWA W. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 15 Sep 26
    It was my first time visiting. The food was amazing and so was the service. Thank you very much :-)

  • Mari v. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Sep 26
    Fabulous restaurant. The food is a taste sensation!

  • Cheryl P. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Sep 26
    Excellent food and very helpful and friendly Staff. Worth the visit.

  • Sheena M. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Sep 26
    We've been here a few times and food is always amazing. Service is also great and meals come out quickly.

  • Toby K. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Sharp Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 12 Sep 26
    We had the taster menu, which was delicious from start to finish, wth first class service throughout. The only negative was the 1st cource, which was the bread stack. The food was fine, but it was very messy to eat, and the "plates" were small discs that were more for decoration, rather than practicality. Having said that, we all enjoyed the evening, with fine food, fine wine, in a lovely spot overlooking the harbour

  • Cullen P. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 12 Sep 26
    Food delicious, a bit on the pricey side for locala

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