Yukchinhon Japanese in Portsmouth

We found this place through the JustEat app but decided to go ourselves... if you can, please don't order through JustEat! Yukchinhon is both a physical experience as well as food experience. Wanted to go to the east without spending thousands on a plane ticket? Now you can, right here in Portsmouth. The dishes are meticulously crafted in an oriental style, and sometimes you can see them work on the food in front of you. Your table is a desk you can heat and keep your food warm if you want, which is super cool, but bear this in mind if you bring children with you. As for the food itself, it's very delicious! I plan to go again next year, so maybe check it out yourself. It's a very one of a kind experience.

Excellent Sushi. Staff were friendly and courteous.

Came in on a Tuesday for dinner. Such amazing food, service and atmosphere. Felt really authentic and the set menu was such a good way to try multiple dishes (also you get A LOT of food for the price).

Carefully and skilfully prepared authentic Japanese food. Love every dish I have ordered, especially their maki with salmon is very delicious. The marinated raw prawn is a must to order for. It is marinated with kimchi. I had travel to this restaurant couple times, I found out their menu had changed for season. I try some sashimi. It is fresh and delicious, size of each slice of sashimi is a bite size. It literally just right for me. Staff in there is so nice and patient even through I drop my chopsticks for many times, they always get prepared to me. Overall, I have a nice dining experience in there. And the quality of food and services are above standard. Really appreciate people in Portsmouth or tourist take action to visit this Japanese restaurant when you see this comment.

Intimate and very characteristic place (we were the only "Westerners"). Very kind staff, we ate very high quality sushi. Simply sparkling dessert

The only issue I can fault with this place is that if you try sushi here, you won't want sushi anywhere else. The staff were very friendly, welcoming & polite. They also were helpful with allergies & provided good gluten free options. The place was spotlessly clean & nicely decorated. Our food arrived fast & was well presented. Along with this, both my partner & I said that this was 'the best sushi we had ever eaten'; it was skillfully prepared, creative & delicious. The sort of food that makes you smile when tasted & gives impressively exciting flavors. Absolutely worth every penny and a true hidden gem.

Here's a review based on your experience at Yukchinhon Japanese Restaurant in Portsmouth: --- **Disappointing Lunch Experience** I recently visited Yukchinhon Japanese Restaurant in Portsmouth with a group of five for lunch, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. Upon arrival, we were surprised to notice that there was no chef in the kitchen. Instead, the bartender was preparing our food, which was quite concerning for a restaurant that markets itself as a quality Japanese dining spot. The service was incredibly slow and disorganized. Our main courses were delivered one by one over the span of more than an hour, making it impossible for us to enjoy our meal together. By the time the last person received their food, the first person was already finished. This staggered service completely ruined what should have been a pleasant group lunch. To add to the frustration, I ordered a can of Coke with ice. The bartender filled half a glass with ice, poured the Coke into it, and then kept the rest of the can, claiming that the glass held the full volume of the can. This felt both misleading and unprofessional, leaving me unsatisfied with the beverage service. Overall, Yukchinhon fell far short of our expectations. The lack of a dedicated chef, the slow service, and the questionable handling of even simple drink orders suggest serious management issues. I would not recommend this restaurant based on our experience. There are plenty of other options in Portsmouth where you can get better service and a proper dining experience.

We just tried this place out on a whim and were so impressed with the food. The set menu was one of the best meals I've had in a long time.

Very authentic and friendly. However, found a spider on my empty plate

Excellent food and lovely staff. Highly recommended.

Absolutely love the atmosphere here, gives off a cosy izakaya aesthetic. The food was high-quality and delicious, and the service top notch! Would definitely come back and recommend this Japanese restaurant!

What an amazing experience. We had the seasonal starter set as recommended by the amazing staff and I struggle to pick what item we loved most. The pumpkin cake was replaced some super fresh salmon, which was an unexpected delight. The main (pork ramen) was just as good, so much flavour, and the portion was just the right size. Drinks were great too, sake bellini pictured and the melting snow were veeeery drinkable. They were also very aware of dietary requirements and allergies too. Will definitely be returning the next time we are in town!

What a great find! Really high quality and varied food, served with a smile by a really friendly and professional team. I'll certainly be back.

Absolutely incredible sushi. The snow crab rolls are amazing! Highly recommended.

As I sit can contemplate life finer things I am treated to a journey of delight. I’ve never been to Portsmouth but my son found a restaurant called Yukchinhon innovation Japanese Cuisine. They were able to fit us in, my wife, daughter, son & I. We walked to this restaurant from where we were staying not mowing what to expect at all but I have been brought to almost tears of this beautiful tranquil place which is a heavenly place. The journey of food we were guided through by the wonderful staff which was truly hand crafted art in front of us blow us away. We can’t leave this place, it’s just out of this world. Now I’ve eaten in one or two Michelin. Star restaurants in my time and the quality, freshness and art which was laid in front of us was truly beyond any word I can write. If you wish a gourmet journey of excellence then I hand on heart tell you to head to this restaurant. Thank you Yukchinhon for an experience we will never forget. Would we be back, what do you truly think!!!! Give your delft time here and enjoy the experience of a life time.

Highly recommended! This lovely little restaurant was the biggest surprise we had during our stay in Portsmouth. We walked in without a reservation, expecting some simple sushi and instead had the most delicious and beautifully presented food we’ve had the whole trip. Every dish was an original take on classic flavour combinations and a feast for both the eyes and tastebuds. Add the lovely staff, nice atmosphere and fair prices and you’ll understand we’ll definitely eat here again on a future trip!

Very cozy restaurant, of course a little small place but it is not a big problem. The food is delicious, as it tastes like it looks. We were passing through so if I am in this city I will definitely go to this restaurant.

I had a wonderful meal here with my boyfriend, we had the chicken coconut hotpot which was absolutely delicious, the food is so fresh, I could not fault it at all. The staff are welcoming and friendly. The decor is cosy and intimate. It is so rare to have this experience dining out these days. We will absolutely be back and are looking forward to trying more delicious food!

First time coming here, Lovely place, staff were chatty and enjoyable to talk to and absolutely cannot fault the food, delicious all around. Will definitely come again!

Absolutely wonderful, I love Japanese food and sashimi is a favourite. The variety is amazing and the presentation is perfect along with lovely service . Will be here again, lots of people should come eat here and will love the place ありがとうございます

Ran into this place while travelling the area, and man the food here is amazing!

This restaurant is amazing and the staff are incredibly helpful. A must visit for everyone.

Definitely worth it, really enjoyed the set menu

Visited on a Friday evening. We tried a selection of the starters and some sushi. Completely worth the money. Food was incredible, staff were amazing. And the drinks selection was enjoyable in itself! The restaurant itself is small and intimate making for a great dining experience. We will be visiting again and again for sure!

Food was lovely, service was exceptional, would definitely come here again. Next time maybe bring the wife and kids👍. DM.

Waiter was very helpful, display was brilliant and the dishes looked amazing

Very nice place food was amazing my mate as the waiter was a bit strange though

Amazing hidden gem. Food was great quality. The lobster was prepared beautifully and tasted super fresh. The salmon sashimi just melted in your mouth. Definitely going back to try the rest of the menu!

It is not a Japanese food at all . For those who are very few to eat the Japanese food, you may find it is acceptable particularly it is food setting which looks nice in photos. But for a Japanese or Japanese food fans , I will not recommend. And price is far too expensive compared to its quality. Additionally, we wait for a long time for the food. But service is good.

Oysters are bitter, think they are not fresh. Pork ramen is just there. Egg and pork is cold. Won’t come again.

Japanese restaurant with nice and comfortable environment Food quality is good

A chance to try Japanese food a bit away from the run of the mill. Michelin quality food, service and presentation (though to be fait the furniture may not pass muster) but the prices are less than most neighbourhood restaurants. People of Portsmouth are lucky to have this little gem.

I came here as a surprise for my birthday and was not disappointed. The dining experience was amazing, and the restaurant itself is very attractive. The staff are extremely kind, funny, and will go out of their way to please you. The food is expertly made, and the cocktails are perfect. Once again, the staff here are the best of the best, Thank you!

Amazing food, excelent quality, and excelent service

Good food great service but not cheap but will cook anything nothing seems too much trouble

Wonderful meal with great staff. Would definitely recommend

Food taste very original, not like others Japanese restaurants food is not mild but very elaborate. We really enjoyed the food and will definitely comeback for more ❤️🤟🏼

Very delicious! Impressive serving

Very friendly, excellent presentation and delicious, high quality food! Also, good vegetarian options.

Food was ok, over priced, and the portions are small. Took an hour for my food to come, and my partners food arrived 15 minutes after that. When we entered we were the only customers, 3 other tables came and went before we got our food, despite ours being cold, and theirs being hot (we could see everything being prepared in front of us). We weren’t given cutlery and the staff were inattentive the whole time we were in there (two hours). We won’t be coming back; if you want to get sushi in Posrtmouth go to Sakura instead.

Absolutely beautiful, with very kind people who work there. Perfect if you want to try Japanese food with your own company. Very comfortable and the drinks were also delicious.

This is our new favourite Japanese Sushi restaurant in the area. We sat at the counter where we could watch the incredible chefs prepare the fresh sushi. The sushi was the best that we have ever had in the UK. The attention to detail and presentation of each dish was spectacular. Incredible food with fantastic service. We went all out with the Wagyu beef and the Lobster and Mango Sushi which was out of the world. We did not try any of the hot dishes but from what we saw around the restaurant they looked amazing. Make sure that you book a table in advance, not surprisingly it was full when we were there.

What a find! Just popped in for lunch as I was in the area and chose a set menu. Absolutely delicious, and beautifully presented. Authentic Japanese dining atmosphere.

Tasty 🤤 innovation menu Love the Fuji mountain dessert

I remember having a takeaway from Yukchinhon a while back. And it was so good and today me and my partner decided to book a table to the restaurant. The staff were very nice and helpful. One of the most important thing at the start of our meal, the chef asked if we had any allergies. Anyhow we opted for the set menu. Starter and main. Wow! Wow! I've never seen anything like it. The presentation was pristine and the food was so good. I'm inclined to try Sushami the next time we visit. As our food was so fresh. And to finish off our meal we had a Dessert. I honestly couldn't say how excited I was to eat it. It was so nicely presented I didn't want to mess it up. But anyhow I dived in. My brain couldn't get enough and my stomach was just enjoying every moment. And washed down with non-alcoholic Sake Beer. Thank you Yukchinhon for an amazing experience. Yes it's £££ but worth every penny. The restaurant is easy to get to using the buses.

Went for a brilliant birthday meal last night with my wife. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful and compact that looks and feels very authentic. Its close to a pay and display car park which is 2.60 for two hours. On street parking is a bit hit and miss. The service was very pleasant throughout and the staff attentive without being intrusive. The menu is large and I went for one of the set meals while my wife picked a couple of different sushi roll options. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. It became very apparent we'd over ordered and had to take some back home with us - while I barely made a dent in my main course having dived in to help my wife out with hers. Overall its highly recommended and I recommend to any lover of Japanese food. Thank you very much!

Extraordinary food, the menu may be a little challenging to the vanilla but after a couple of visits can confirm everything has been delicious and there's an excellent selection of saki to go with. Tuesday was quiet but I can't dock a star when that meant we got the booth and more personal service. Won't be our last visit.

Lovely and kind staff, very attentive to the details. Food is amazing! The best sushi I ever tried. And I tried a lot! Worth coming from far away😍

Great food and lovely atmosphere, definitely coming back to try the rest of the menu!

Amazing food, very tasty and well cooked and presented beautifully.

First time coming this place and it tastes very nice I really like the sashimi cuz it tastes fresh

We had the set menu it was very very nice authentic Japanese food, you will need to be very hungry for the set menu but I highly recommend it.

Amazing food and really lovely atmosphere!!! The service was great. I look forward to eating here again.

Beautiful restaurant. The food was delicious and well presented. Lovely authentic atmosphere and decor. Highly recommended.

Very slow I have been wait for 30 min for food

Delicious food. Served beautiful. Wonderful staff pleasure to be here!

By far the best and most authentic Japanese Restaurant i’ve tried in Portsmouth. Absolutely Delicious!!! Had the Hell Spicy Beef Ramen Level 2 Spicyness and had extra spicy sauce on the side made it a level 4 and had my cheeks blush, nostrils flaring up and forehead sweating 😂😂😂. They go up to level 10 but i would not recommend it to be able to enjoy the natural flavor of the ramen. Had one of if not the best Sushi Roll the “Aquaman Uramaki” which is an explosion of flavor!! Loved it!!

The best Japanese food in Portsmouth. I didn’t expect that Japanese food can be eaten like this. It’s very unique and creative. I will definitely come back and recommend it to my friends.

This is a beautiful and authentic Japanese restaurant! We had set each and it was amazing! Lots of different flavours and service was lovely!

This place is phenomenal. Leaves wagamamas in the dust. Delicious, authentic Japanese food. Clean and cosy interior, very pleasant staff.

Good food ,good service not many people there

Called in on my own as it was near to where I was staying and I didn’t want a heavy meal. Turned out to be of the best meals I have ever eaten, and I only ordered quite simple dishes (salmon sashimi and spicy beef ramen). Very good price too. I will definitely be back!

Brilliant food and great service

The food quality is absolutely stunning.

Sorry, can't say anything good. Got served food with a long black hair, no remediation offered, they even had the nerve to request 5% or 10% tip at the payment. The food took ages to be served. The space is really tight. The food is at the best mediocre and way too expensive for what it is. Really not worth it, avoid.

The strangest bubble tea I’ve ever had. Mango boba tastes like fake plastic mango, and watery. Taro boba is bland, no taro flavour at all, I was literally just drinking purple stuff. Salmon sashimi, tiny portion. Tuna Temaki, soggy nori, frozen tuna. Sirloin steak edamame uramaki, size is huge, not one bite size. Haven’t tried other sushi yet, but so far the maki was clearly shown that the sushi chef does not have enough skills.

Excellent food, great atmosphere. Best Ramen I've had anywhere in Pompey, Southampton and Chichester.

Highly attentive staff, amazing ramen, lovely atmosphere. The most authentic and delicious ramen that I've had since moving here from east Asia. My partner and I have been trying to satisfy the tonkatsu (roast pork) ramen craving for years with no luck. We were so excited that the egg was soft boiled, as many other shops have hard boiled them. The attention to detail to every ingredient is what makes it such a great dish. The staff were lovely and came over to chat with us about various things during our meal. We also ordered the steak edamame roll and the presentation was a meal in itself. The roll was amazing with it's tender steak, sweet and tangy ponzu sauce, creamy avocado...just 10/10 amazing. I highly recommend and would give 10 stars if I could. We will definitely be going back, as we've now found our new local ramen shop.

Food is unique and served in a beautiful way. You can design how spicy you want you ramen

Absolutely amazing food and generous in portion size,

Amazing beautiful hidden jem. Amazing food. Can't speak highly enough. Will be coming back

Do try the BBQ skewer platter it’s to die for!

We had an amazing meal. Lovely food and service.

Great little restaurant. Our group of 8 sat around the kitchen and were able to watch our food being prepared. As they only have a few people at any one time, the chef(s) are able to make a specific menu of that's what you need. We really enjoyed the food - the set menu is large and varied, from sashimi to seaweed, gyoza and ramen. Dinner here is a different experience to most restaurants and the food is great too. We'll be going back

Amazing restaurant, lovely staff

The ramen were really blend unfortunately was really looking forward to it

Great little Japanese restaurant with a great atmosphere. Food was great. Never been to Japan but I would to believe this is what an Isekaya feels like.

What a fantastic food experience!

Great little place. The food was great, staff very helpful and some Joe Hisiashi music playing too! My only one criticism would be that the venue could do with some air con, as it was a warm night and it was pretty hot in there! Otherwise, a lovely little place! ご馳走さま 🙂

Highly recommend. Food was Amazing. Some dishes I have never tasted before was delicious, all recommended by the chef!

My partner and I had a very special meal here last night and were given the utmost attention and care from the staff. The fish was beautifully presented and very fresh, the cocktail was delightful, and the server was friendly and honest, giving his genuine recommendations off the menu. It's exciting to see this kind of dedication and authentic flavour in Portsmouth and I wish the team continued success! We will definitely be back!

What a truly special hidden gem, my first time eating Yukchinhon, I’ve wanted to go in for such a long time and it did not disappoint. The chefs were extremely helpful and welcoming. The fish was fresh, the drinks were refreshing. Presentation was excellent, the taste was even better. Even down to the pickled ginger they make. The Octopus Carpaccio was so beautifully seasoned and the delicate. You should definitely try the Scallop sashimi, so simple but so well thought out. Thank you chefs for such a beautiful experience, I will see you very soon. A must try if you appreciate authentic sushi.

Can I give six stars? A hidden restaurant in Portsea that reserves the best typical Japanese food in the south of England. A small but very cozy restaurant. We ordered the set menu with a starter and two dishes. Simply sensational. Excellent food. The drinks menu is quite varied, with emphasis on sakes. The service was excellent. Anyway, one of the best restaurants in the region and certainly worth a visit.

9 minute walk from Gunwharf Quays Friendly and professional staff Great choice of menu items, I went for the takoyaki (octopus balls) and roast pork ramen. A rich broth and tasty roast pork complemented by the greens and narutomaki

Amazing Japanese Dishes, best Sushi in Portsmouth. The food here is so good beside amazing food with a lots of vegetables options. Their dishes are so rich in flavours that I enjoyed their food so much.

Celebrating at Yukchinton Japanese with the family . Foods are full of suppress 🥰🥰🥰😊😊😊👍👍👍 Can’t help to visit our favorite Japanese again. 😋😋😋😋

The best Japanese restaurant in Portsmouth so far

Really good Katsudon, reminded me of when I lived in Japan! My sister had the hell spicy ramen, and she loved it. We both cleared the plates.

Wonderful food and atmosphere. We had the set menu with salmon and every part was delicious with so much attention to detail, especially the mixed starters. Very reasonable price for the amount of food you get. Friendly and accommodating staff.

Probably one of the best Japanese restaurants I've been to in Hampshire.

Small but very nice izakaya Japanese restaurant in Portsmouth. Chef and his team showed very professional skill snd high commitment in preparing the cuisine, offering customers with a bit home feel like what could be enjoyed back in Japan or Hong Kong, yet with very reasonable price. Should come back again!

Ordered two sets of menu that should cost us no more than £60 for two of us (below £25 each). They kept giving us all kind of food that we didn't order and kept saying it was all included. Paying £74 in the end. Definitely a rip off and will never return. Edit to answer the owner's question: we don't have booking reference, we walked in and asked if we could dine in without booking. They said yes. We were seated at the table near the door. The food that was served to us was appetizer (the menu said it was included), ramen (we didn't order), the main menu that we actually ordered (chicken and beef), and dessert (taro pudding with green tea and mochi mango ice cream, we said no, but the chef said it was included). They didnt give us any receipt either. It was a cash only night. Luckily I had enough cash. The food was great, to be honest, but I cant risk going back and have to pay more than we order again.

Amazing place with delicious food, cozy atmosphere and very helpful staff. Definitely will come back here !

I went in at 7 and left at 11 with the staff. I wanted to go home.

So happy to found this little gem in this naval town ,we had hot pot the first visit the broth was tasty that you won't need other condiments..try their sushi and sashimi finished with a beautiful bowl of "ramen"was just excellence...cozy place and price are reasonable what more do you want..

Absolutely gorgeous food. This is the most authentic restaurant I've found in England, the closest one to actual restaurants in Japan

Today the company arranged for us to go to yuchinhon Japanese restaurant for Christmas lunch. The boss said he made a reservation two weeks in advance, and specifically asked for "omakase" two weeks in advance. This really gave us a big surprise. We don't know what to eat in advance. At the beginning, they will ask us what allergies we cannot eat. After 15mins later the food is served. Really delicious, the chef is very attentive. . This is the best Japanese I have met in Portsmouth.

I wish I can give it more than 5 stars. Best Japanese I’ve had! Reasonably priced for what you are getting too. And the staff is very lovely

It's really not that good. First of all, it takes at least 40 minutes for a single dish to come out, and although it looks nice, the taste is nothing special. I ordered grilled salmon, but the center was undercooked and cold. I hope Koreans don’t go. The steak was overcooked, not well done, but it was cold and tough and I couldn't chew it. It seemed like they didn't know when the food was supposed to be on the table. The service was so bad that they didn't even provide cutlery so we had to bring our own. But when I asked them to remove the service charge, their attitude immediately changed. It was so unfriendly.

Food was amazing! So fresh and tasty. The open kitchen is a great touch and is pure entertainment. Definitely make sure you try the cocktails - Milk Nigorizaki was our Choice! Super yummy. Definitely be back! Staff - really friendly and helpful.