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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 (747)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.4
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.6
  • Lungisa 21st bithday Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 14 Jun 26
    Hosted my daughter’s 21st birthday dinner at the venue upstairs and it was awesome. The food, the service, just everything was perfect. All our guests had a great time.

  • Clive S. Dined: 6 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 13 Jun 26
    Good experience, as usual.

  • Fergus K. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jillian Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Jun 26
    Visiting YU always feels like home. Ian & Precious are manage a slick team, Christopher's service was superb snd Grace still makes the best Cosmo in town!

  • Alun D. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Maureen t. Dined: 1 week ago
    2.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 06 Jun 26
    Overpriced food with very small portions.

  • Gabriele L. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Nicholas C. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 01 Jun 26
    Fantastic value, great quality.

  • Karen C. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 01 Jun 26
    What an amazing experience.

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