Yügo in Belfast

The food was alright. Nothing special in my opinion. The order of the dishes was the most irritating part. We ordered white rice to go with the food and it came at the very end with nothing to eat it with. It was intended to be eaten with each dish. I absolutely hated the cream brûlée the rhubarb was a terrible addition

Must visit in Belfast. Firstly every drink was on point. Yuzu Spritz and Kiwi Mojito were unbelievable. The dishes come out sporadically so dont expect them all at once. Having said this. The rice which we assumed as an accompaniment to all of the dishes. Was served second to last, which meant it was rendered practically useless. The torched seabass was the highlight. An unbelievable bite. Bluefin Tuna Nigiri was also incredible. Crispy pork dumplings were ok yet the interior lacked a slight pop. The taste of the broccoli tempura paired with the accompanying sauce was delightful yet tasted very oily. The sirloin was cooked to perfection, and tasted great yet slightly dry. At 21:30 after only being there for an hour. We were told kitchen was closing, whilst kitchen staff scrambled past with washing up which dampened the atmosphere slightly. Nonetheless a stellar evening. Highly recommend.

Tasty, creative Asian dishes and a diverse menu offering. We ordered a selection of fish and vegetarian dishes and everything tasted fresh, delicious and perfectly seasoned. Expect to pay slightly more than average but overall the experience, food and service offer good value for money.

Overly seasoned food, nice staff.

The place is quite nice, and the atmosphere is unique. They have separate menus for lunch and dinner, and I tried the dinner menu. The tempura broccoli was my favorite, followed by the prawn toast. I also had the Ibérico pork, but the toast was a bit strong—maybe just for me—since the pork was very tender. I’ll definitely come back to try more options.

Fantastic food, atmosphere, service

Really good tapas style food with lots of vegetarian choices and nice vibe

The taste was average and the price was a bit expensive. We had never eaten it before so we ordered two to taste it. It didn’t suit my mother’s taste, so we wanted to pay. He first entered the price on the POS machine (it was clearly written on the menu that a 10% tip would be counted for more than five people) and asked us if we needed to change it. My mother I didn't hear clearly, so I pressed confirm, and then another popup popped up asking whether to choose a tip, and the waiter reiterated it twice... We had already said that we were not used to eating, and there was no apology. I only saw a disappointed look in the eyes and a greedy desire to get a tip from us in the end. I will not go there again!

Was in here on Friday evening, place was full but still has the vibe of not being crowded or loud. Excellent service and very good, varied food

I had a booking last night. Couldn’t find my gift voucher so phoned yesterday morning when the restaurant opened and chatted to Grainne, I asked were records kept of gift voucher purchases as I had lost mine to which she replied no but bring your bank statement with the Yugo entry on it or receipt for proof of purchase. I got proof of bank statement from the purchaser and travelled down. Spoke to front of house staff and explained the phone call who said I’m Grainne and that there was obviously a mixup in communication, I said how could there be? And she said she couldn’t honour what I was saying. We went round in circles and she wasn’t agreeing to follow through what she said on the phone, I went to leave and she said do you not want your booking I said no I don’t have my voucher to which she replied there is a charge for cancellation!!!! But I’m not going to charge !!!!! I left the building. Ten minutes later I thought why did I not ask to speak with the manager so I phoned the restaurant and Grainne answered, I asked to speak to the Manager to which Grainne said she was the Manager !! Ok I said, can I speak with the next person in line to which she said there was no-one. As I couldn’t share my experience with anyone other than the person I had the unfortunate experience with I have no other option but to reach out on this platform. Was so looking forward to dining at this restaurant, booking made 3 weeks in advance, but even if I find the gift voucher, I will give to someone else to use.

Excellent food and very good service.

Absolutely fantastic - the lamb bao bun was probably the best appetiser I’ve had.

Had it on our wishlist and did not regret. Had the most tasty and delicious lunch. Very friendly staff and an overall amazing experience. Strongly recommend.

Very good experience, food and cocktails were amazing and really good value for money! Staff were friendly and I actually left my camera by accident and they shipped it back to Scotland for me! Defo recommend

Great food and atmosphere, definitely worth a visit

Went for dinner with my husband and ordered 2 large dishes and 2 small plates each followed by a desert. The padron peppers, iberico pork, and the duck truffle fried rice were particularly good. There were a few cons that made our experience not so great. I felt that the cocktails were overpriced (£12), considering most of the glass was filled with ice. Also we were seated in a booth behind a huge pillar beside the toilets and underneath the aircon. The restaurant itself is full of ambience when you enter but I felt like we didn't get to experience this because we couldn't see anything where we were sitting. It was a busy night as it was Valentines but we had booked it 6 weeks in advance. The service was very quick and friendly, however everytime we finished a plate they were over to take it away immediately even though we were still eating. I have never experienced this in a restaurant before and we both found it a bit unprofessional. They must of been over around 6 times to take things away throughout the duration of our meal. Not great when you’re trying to enjoy your food as it makes you feel a bit rushed and constantly interrupted. I could tell that the servers had been instructed to do this, but I feel this is something the restaurant should reconsider doing as it was very off putting. I would maybe return again although next time we would hopefully be seated at a nicer table amongst the hustle and bustle of the restaurant so we could experience it properly.

Very good restaurant with a wide variety of choices. Warm atmosphere, minimalist, modern and chic decoration. The cocktails are also very good.

One of my favourite restaurants in Belfast. Superb service with Aaron tonight and the food was fantastic. Would definitely recommend

I have been to Yugo many times and the food and staff are always great. However on all lunch visits we have been told that the kitchen is closing, no matter what time we have booked for the kitchen has been closing even when some tables haven't been seated elsewhere. Yesterday we were booked at 1:30 and we were told at 14:05 that the savory kitchen was closing, this is compounded by the fact that Yugo is tapas style small plates that can be ordered separately. Staff are always great and accommodating, this just puts a rush on the meal.

Exceptional. One of the best restaurants in Belfast.

Fantastic food and lovely interior design. I visited here with some friends from London and one of them said it may be his favourite meal ever. My second time going in as many months and it’s clear why. Massaman curry was stupidly nice, meat so tender it falls apart at the glance of a spoon. The 3 of us shared 5 plates and the massaman curry, tonnes of food and actually brilliant value despite being more on the expensive side. 100% worth it

Great service, great food, and one of the best places to eat in Belfast in my opinion!

Very nice place with small Asian food dishes. Asian tapas I would say. Nice flavours , good presentation.

Visited here Saturday night. I don't normally leave bad reviews but I had to for here. I have never recieved such bad service in my life, we booked at 8.30 amd ordered around six dishes, the dishes came so fast our table was so full we could move with 5 different dishes hitting the table in about 20 minutes. I understand that the dishes come as they are ready but they were literally thrown at us with zero control from the kitchen or floor. We were there to enjoy our evening and felt so rushed. We also were seriously disappointed with the level of the food, I had to send back the nigiri because it was literally just a huge ball of rice with no taste of sishi-su, with tuna plaed on top and was wasabi kasabi that was way too strong for the fish. When we mentioned to the manager Grainne but she couldn't care less and was beyond arrogant. We tried to ask our original waiter for the bill for him to dismiss us saying he's not dealing with us anymore. We left within the hour and will never return. Would leave zero stars for service if I could.

Went early on a Saturday night. Service was brilliant and all the food was exceptional. Would highly recommend the iberico pork and the crispy pork dumplings.

The service was top-notch—our server,was super friendly and made us feel right at home. Fast, attentive, and really made the meal special. Definitely coming back

Pretty darn good. I would definitely recommend. Pros: Food is very good - 7/10. Staff are very good. It's easy to book. Very convenient location. Food arrives very fast. Cons: A bit cramped inside. Toilet was a bit of a state. Portions are on the small side.

Overpriced and not that good, save your money and go to a real “Asian” place

Rude management, with an attitude. A shame as lovely atmosphere and great food.

Best restaurant in Belfast. The Iberico pork is next level. Crispy pork dumplings top top and the aubergine is surprisingly great too. The miso corn is amazing. Love this place.

Absolutely delicious. We had a group of 5 and ordered a bit of everything, and it was all so amazing. Would highly recommend for a wonderful date night.

Excellent food, fantastic flavours, attentive service, great wine. Thank you Yugo!!!!

The best taste experience you will ever have....chef's kiss💋

Delicious lunch in the heart of Belfast. Cured bluefin tuna nigri was a wonderful clean start to our meal. Followed by Gochujang cauliflower, a must order dish. Try the ctrus cured halibut, iberian chorizo dish - moorish. Staff were engaged and happy to explain all. Good value meal.

Stunning food but the staff are even more amazing. What a welcome. Back again tonight. What wonderful service. It's like Japan meets Spain.. what a combo.

This is a fusion restaurant. All the dishes were flavorful, perfect for a light dinner with a good vibe. If you’re really hungry, though, you might want to go somewhere else.

Incredible, every dish was delicious, clever and moreish. This is food that has clearly been curated and cooked with love from our amazing local produce. Every dish is a talking point, and the fact they’re small sharing dishes means you get to try even more! Our server was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable. Can’t wait to go back, outstanding 👌

Very warm welcoming atmosphere, very friendly people, everyone is very attentive and courteous. Lots of fun, top notch food and service. The menu is explained very clearly (how much does it cost to eat portions per person and are attentive to the fact that people may have allergies) thank you very much

We went here for a special occasion and weren't disappointed. Interesting and tasty food on offer. Loved the Dark and Stormy's. Service was great

Mediocre food, squeezed into a small table with my party of friends. Advised that the kitchen was closing and we needed to make a last orders asap. Service charged 20% without discussion and lastly the staff were rude and we were made to feel like we were a hindrance. Will never be back at Yugo Belfast.

Asian tapas of superb quality and exceptional execution. Served up as and when the dish is ready. The staff are on-point, friendly, relaxed, and knowledgeable. Wines are a good match for the food. Clearly, more than a little thought has gone into what they list. Only gets 4 stars for atmosphere, because, I am getting older and slightly harder of hearing. As an old friend of mine used to say, why Yugo? Because you would be foolish not to! Worth every penny spent and then some.

Had a fantastic meal here with friends visiting from Scotland. The staff are really attentive and the food is imaginative and delicious. Cocktail menu is great, not just your average. A great place to bring people visiting the city to show off the highest quality Belfast has to offer.

Overpriced and dirty trick with “water” for 4.5 £ … insanely overpriced.

Best meal I've had in a restaurant in many years. We are both vegetarian, so ate our way through most of the veggie menu. Delicious, creative, unusual dishes, each one better than the last. Relaxed informal atmosphere, lovely staff. A real highlight of our stay in Belfast. Top marks to Yügo and thank you for a lovely evening.

Tapas and Asian? Sounded exciting so I gave it a try. I am vegan and they provided me a separate vegan menu...impressive! Every item I ordered was fresh and delicious. Kimchi bao bun, Gochujang cauliflower with raisins, tofu butternut squash dumplings, all were excellent. I paired it with an Italian Cider and ended the meal with a vegan strawberrry granita. Highly recommend restaurant for all... Including vegans and vegetarians.

Very disappointing venue in Belfast. I love Asian food, but this is definitely not the place to eat it.

First disappointment was that the menu on the website was totally different to that in the restaurant. Some dishes completely different and the few dishes that were the same were on average £2 more expensive on the restaurants menu. Think this is very sloppy for a classy restaurant that Yugo claims to be. Waiter was really nice that’s why I have scored service 5/5. First meal to be delivered was the chicken thigh bao bun. Disappointed as the online menu said there was a pork belly bao, but alas, it was not on the restaurant menu. One chicken bao cost £7 and I couldn’t help but think it was the exact same tastes as a 99p mayo chicken from McDonald’s. If I closed my eyes I genuinely would be able to tell the difference between the two. Next was the crispy pork dumplings. They were nice however soy dressing may have been a bit too salty. A few minutes later came the pork and mushroom. At £16 I near chocked. 4 thinly sliced pieces of pork with some mushrooms on top in an average tasting sauce. Total rip off. I have need to tapas-style restaurants in the past and know that dishes come out whenever ready however it was a 15 minute wait between dish 3 and 4 which was far too long. The duck and the broccoli tempura eventually came out. Two nice dishes however broccoli appeared cheaper on website menu and the duck whilst appearing pink was quite tough ti get the knife through. Still waiting on final dish and had to ask a female server if out truffle duck fried rice was ready. She said she would go get it and appeared moments later with it. Annoyed that I had to asked but service was very slow. Truffle duck fried rice was nice however it was a considerably small size portion that the one that was served to the table beside us. No desserts ordered. Was really looking forward to ordering the dishes that appeared on the website menu. However, of course they were totally different to that in the restaurant.

Best meal my wife and I have had in a very long time!...From the first steps inside the restaurant we were treated like VIPs, with such a diverse choice of restaurants and eateries in this lovely capital you have to stand out and boy YUGO definitely does this in spades. The "staff" are so professional - with a welcoming smile we were shown to our table, with menus in hand the waiter returned to our table and politely explained how to order our food, what size the portions were like and how to expect the food to come out, ie staggered. What amazing food! We had Crispy Pork Dumplings, Szechuan Lamb Croquettes and Tomato Salad with Pickled Shallots - these were the tapas dishes that arrived hot and very tasty ...Our main of Beef Massaman Curry for two people was delicious.Then came our desserts of Passion Fruit Tart and Strawberry Meringue were (to coin a phrase) .'to die for' ....Overall, it was a beautiful experience for us both and a lasting memory of our time spent in your amazing City.

This place is amazing. The restaurant is bigger than you expect but not too bog to spoil a great Friday night atmosphere, and we were lucky to get a table facing the kitchen. The food is out of this world especially the Wagyu and Iberico pork as is the service and the cocktails. Can’t believe we haven’t been there before and looking forward to going back. Thanks Yugo!

Tasty enough food, poor service from Geraldine (curt, patronising, and defensive when we had questions), very slow and chaotic service overall, food extremely overpriced given the portion sizes and ingredients (I paid about £16 for two prawns). Wouldn't recommend or go back. My first restaurant experience of Belfast, didn't make a good first impression.

I've been in Belfast for a week and this is the best restaurant I've been to so far. The food is original, modern and tasty Asian cuisine. I recommend the rice with duck and fried egg. It may seem expensive by Spanish standards but after paying 40 pounds for any average dinner in other places, you won't see it that way and you will enjoy it!

Amazing food, service and atmosphere 🙌

Had a delicious dinner here. I was travelling alone and felt very comfortable. Great location and friendly service.

SUPERB lunch, mouthwatering menu that did not disappoint. Beautiful restaurant, chef and staff who clearly know what they’re doing. Cannot recommend highly enough and cannot wait to visit again.

A an expansive restaurant with beautiful decor in the heart of Belfast. The service was extremely attentive and friendly, which was refreshing. Music was a tad too loud for my taste. Seating on the wooden chairs wasn’t to my comfort level either. This was first real time having any kind of tapas anywhere in NI, so as expected orders arrived as soon as they were ready. Plating was fine. The kimchi bao - some fillings had a slight chill to them like they’d just come out of the fridge and bao bun wasn’t as hot as they usually get served. The corn and broccoli were fine, nothing overwhelmingly special or moreish, which I think for the portion size:price is what makes it the 3* review overall, flavour profile for my choices just wasn’t quite there for me. They had a nice drink menu, kombucha would be an obvious addition. It was extremely busy by the time we left and it seems booking is highly necessary. Don’t think I’ll be back but it seems to hit the spot for plenty of others though!

Heard bad reports of this place at end of his meal his bill was put on table without asking for it. Staff demanded table and asked him and his party to leave, some malarkey about industry standard is 1hr 45 minutes for table. Business won't last long if customers are treated rudely.

Went here yesterday. And had terrible terrible food poisoning overnight and today.

Asian tapas. Genius. We would return for the charred corn with miso alone. Crispy pork dumplings on a bed of dried smokey chillis were not for the faint of heart: but were not as ferocious as they looked; crispy skin chicken thighs with cucumber pickle and lime were much more delicate than they sound; and fried rice with duck, truffle and fried egg was a heavenly hit of carbs, protein and umami. We were advised that people order four or five things each, which sounds a bit excessive- we ordered four items and were perfectly happy. We will be back, not least for the short ribs with massaman curry, peanut and rice. You could blow the budget here, or you can get away with spending less than £50 and having a very pleasurable time. We walked in with no booking and managed to get a table immediately, but it was a quiet Tuesday. Booking recommended for later in the week. A sleek and stylish addition to the Belfast dining landscape.

Yugo is closed down now. But in the past.....Friendly staff. Small which is fantastic. Food yummy. But sometimes over seasoned. Freshly cooked. MUCH better than the one at Ballyhack in all ways.

Very rushed experience, girl that served us first was lovely explained 3/4 dishes per person l, get some to start and order more after, waiter taking order after ordering says kitchen is closing now you need to order everything with people still entering the building, all dishes all dishes arrive very quickly. Dumplings burnt, steak tartar in a mayonnaise(not sure)I iberico pork was good, scallop with chorizo was over powered with chorizo, pork bao was good.

Great grub but the service made the meal

Lucky enough to get a table without a booking. Caters equally well for vegetarian and meat/fish. Not cheap but not exorbitant either. Strongly recommend! 3plates each was plenty for us.

I had a great experience at yugo, was greeted by very lovely staff, would highly recommend for those who love Asian flavours.

Everything was exceptional, including the service.

Delicious Asian fusion meal. Short rib beef massaman curry was a stand out

Get yourself to Yügo to give it a try. Service was excellent and they were able to accommodate me despite not having a reso. Had the Thai Coloda which was really well done - the branded ice is a great touch. Next had the Kimchi Bao - bun was excellent and the filling was flavorful with the cucumber complementing the kimchi well. The Citrus Cured Scallop with Chorizo was the knockout plate, best I've had yet. The chefs selection sushi plate was prepared well and tasty, as well as the tempura brocoli, which I haven't come across before bit was well worth the try.

The lamp meet ball is good but it is not authentic Szechwan style. The curry rice is half-cooked, not soft. As for me, I don’t like this restaurant, it is not what I expected.

Mixed bag. There were some things that were amazing, and some that were pedestrian. The dessert - pear crumble was bad. The fried broccoli was meh The pork belly bao bun was extremely fatty. The saving grace of this place was a dish they don't even consistently serve. it was the halibut with ponzu and pickled fennel, but they made it with scallops. That was the only dish I was BLOWN away by. The drinks were good if not again, mixed bag. The Vietnamese coffee drink was super sweet. Not bad but not good. Just an okay place.

Book a table asap! One of the best meals we've had. Stunning food and flavours. Faultless. Relaxed and friendly staff. A*

This seems quite a find, tucked away in a rather unpreposessing backstreet near City Hall. The Asian inspired food was on the whole delicious. I thought the desserts were a bit of a disappointment, although that's obviously a matter of personal taste. Others might disagree. All in all a stylish restaurant serving tasty food at fairly reasonable prices

Great food, lovely atmosphere, our server Lucy was amazing 🫶🏻

Went for lunch while in Belfast. Excellent food and service. Will definitely return when back in town.

Loved it, unusual selection of Asian style but all very well done. Lovely vibe, very friendly and helpful server. Beautiful sushi, great dumplings, huge and tender beef massaman curry. Recommended.

Fab food and great service! Throughly enjoyed

First time here, but the service was amazing, your servers were lovely, and know the menu, food divine...the combinations were outstanding, a very clean, welcoming AND it was lovely and warm, Thankyou

Small plates allow one to be more adventurous, a decision rarely regretted in this establishment. Would recommend without hesitation.

Good food, good service, it can get a little noisy at times when the restaurant is full but would definitely go back

I was passed off a plate being told it was vegan when it actually wasn’t. One member of staff was apologetic but they could have literally poisoned me, as far as they knew. Very irresponsible service. Food was good, but some staff clearly have a disregard for their customers. On top of that, having a bad attitude; one thing you should never do is get dietary requirements wrong.

My review is based on the food, not for me, everything else about the restaurant was perfect, only thing I didnot like was shared toilets 🙈🙈

Amazing dinner experience. The food and cocktails were delicious. Check the vegetarian menu for extra dishes - the aubergine was amazing. The bao buns were the highlight of the meal!! 100% would recommend.

Lovely lunch here today , highly recommend lovely staff and fantastic food .

If you are looking for sushi, there is no sushi. Just facts: 1. Side dishes that might be served in same time with main ones were served in very end and it was no pleasure to eat them by itself. 2. There is no normal proper sushi (be aware), they told that I can have 5 pieces sushi with BEEF and only 2 with salmon?? Even if I have allergy and don't eat beef. 3. It is very very loud in there. Like you'll not have a quiet date just for you two. Or we were very unlucky with tables. 4. Servants were friendly and kind which was great 👍 5. Food was ok. Best dish was broccoli side dish. That was nothing to come back for. My anniversary was destroyed by visiting this place.

Excellent food, some dishes outstanding.

Reasonable food for the price (about £ 20 per person with drink). Recipes not as adventurous as the restaurant would like patrons to think. My orders came bland, needed both chili paste and soy sauce.

I wish I'd taken photos of either the amazing food, or the beautiful interior. Sadly I was swept away eating gorgeous food, having fun, interacting with the great staff, and drinking hot sake. Plate after plate was inventive yet authentic, and always delicious. I regretted not being able to eat more, just so I could taste the full menu. I will be returning just to try and do so. The only downside was that I didn't get to pay the Bill, because I was beaten to it.

First visit here and very impressed with the food and service.

I was super excited to go here but the food unfortunately was very bland, had to ask for lots of sauces for flavour, the crispy dumplings were totally overpowered by r the chilli. The best tasting plate on the menu was the fried rice with ham. Servers were lovely and very helpful. Very disappointing

One of the best takes on an Asian fusion place we’ve been to, really good service on a busy Friday night, the food is stunning and the portions pretty big for a small plates restaurant. The venison tartare was seriously special, and the duck fried rice lived up to the hype. Cocktails are great, good value too. Only very minor thing was it was all over pretty quickly, a touch rushed, but that’s just picking! Brilliant place.

Love at first bite! Delicious food, great service and atmosphere, highly recommend it! And the negroni, one of the best I had so far! 🧡

Incredible flavors and textures!! Short rib curry, halibut, and white choco dessert were def the highlights!

Best Asian Fusion I've been to! Really creative with the food and you can taste the quality. The cocktails were all very surprisingly good too. Highly recommend.

Great place, the location at night could be a bit off putting as it is in an alley , however, the food is just great . The Fusion really works and the food is so tasty. We were advised to get about three items. I had five because the portions were so small. I didn't think I would be full. However, I was very full by the end. Geraldine was excellent and giving us information about the menu.

Great atmosphere inside. The service is amazing, quick to help and very accommodating. Food was great; the portions are on the smaller side so you can sample multiple things if you want, and everything was delicious. Cocktails are also on par.

Absolutely delicious food. Highly recommend the aubergine but everything was very tasty. Staff were lovely and attentive. Definitely will return.

One of the very top recommendations in Belfast. Asian - Irish fusion at its best and tastiest. Fabulous coconut margarita is an absolute must. Mackerel, tartar and broccoli dishes were our favorite.

Great spot for some tasty food!

The food at this restaurant is excellent! Every dish introduced a unique tasty flavor. The portions for all dishes are small, except for the share plate, which was more than enough for 2 people. The service was great, the staff were friendly and nice. The interior of the restaurant is really nice, but it’s a kinda loud in there and that’s not really something I prefer. It’s close to the city center which was an advantage. All in all, if I’m ever in Belfast again, I’m definitely eating here again.

I loved it…good food lovely staff great vibes in here…

The food was superb....but the service was even better.

We turned up without a booking and the staff were lovely and found us a table. Amazing food and staff were so helpful when us country bumpkins had no idea what to order! The tempura prawn bao bun was sublime!