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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 (724)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.4
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.6
  • MICHELLE J S. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 04 May 26
    Consistently great food at reasonable prices. Outstanding dish for us is the new style salmon sashimi- expertly sliced severed with delicious sauce with ginger , resting on a little Japanese mayo to mix with wasabi as desired. Bao buns are light and fluffy with s good selection of fillings and accompaniments. The efficient, informative and friendly service also makes an unforgettable and enjoyable experience.

  • She R. Dined: 6 days ago
    2
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 03 May 26
    The service was poor, the food was manageable. Even the wine we got was bad. So we will not be coming back to this restaurant.

  • Tessa Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Dr C. Dined: 5 days ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 03 May 26
    This is our 4th visit this year but not nearly as good as previous visits. Chicken was average too many bones not enough green curry flavour, zucchini portion and eggplant portion smaller than usual, noodles with chicken lacked flavor, cauliflower too hard- waitron kept wanting to take things away whilst we were still busy eating- dinner was well below usual standard😰

  • Rudolph L. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Tanja B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Natasha M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 24 Apr 26
    A beautiful, understated and elegant restaurant. Fantastic food, exceptional service, well priced. This will become a regular.

  • Linda H. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 21 Apr 26
    The menu is very unusual and the talented chefs create master pieces. Careful attention was paid to food allergies and the waitress was very patient in explaining each dish to us. The restaurant is comfortably accessible with mobility challenges, but the toilets were very difficult to navigate.

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