Yukisan in Plymouth

The dininng experience was superb

Great food. Lots of vegetarian options. It was my second time and it was lovely. I noticed though that the toilets do not coincide with the restaurant ambience and there are in need of refurbishment. Could do with more thorough cleaning too.

Authentic Fresh Tasty “I want everything on the menu!!” My favourite restaurant in Plymouth (but I do love Japanese), I’ve been here frequently over the years but compelled to write a review after the last 2 visits. My Mum, celiac, can be pretty challenging to satisfy with this cuisine!! A few months ago, Alan was so attentive, meticulous and vigilant with communication and in finding options, we left super happy customers. Tonight, Alan (who recognised us!!) continued to offer platinum service. Ben also served our table and he was as attentive and lovely. The kitchen team were obviously working with Alan to meet Mums needs and we felt confident that we were in safe hands….. Alan, Ben, and the chefs, thank you for your service!! Food was outstanding Service was platinum Very happy tummies

Came in for a special meal with my partner - very accommodating staff as we weren't sure if we wanted to sit in the upstairs restaurant, but they let us move around. Very attentive staff with great recommendations, the food was wonderful and beautiful. Very clean and the toilets were spotless! We will definitely be visiting again.

Delicious, generous portions, and a surprise.

I have to be completely honest it isn’t my favourite Japanese restaurant in Plymouth however I highly recommend a visit! Each restaurant will appeal to people in different ways, this is a bit of an awkward location if you aren’t that familiar with Plymouth could do with better signage outside. Food is excellent although I found the clam nigiri and the octopus nigiri a bit chewy and bland, maki rolls were great, sashimi I’m not convinced was the freshest but still delicious…the star of the show is the unagi (eel) probably the best I’ve had was very good quality and nicely cooked! Also highly recommend the plum wine! The girl that served us was really good and knowledgeable, restaurant was very clean and tidy…except the bathrooms they are tiny and a bit gross l, if the owner is reading this might be worth spending some time and money on them (sorry to be rude) Will be back hopefully to try the floor seating

First impressions were great with a lovely venue and friendly staff but the food was not good. We opted for the tasting menu and the quality was poor. I had to spit the scallop out as it was gritty and fishy. It didn’t taste fresh at all! We had tempura prawns and my boyfriend noticed that they had not taken out the poop shoot from the prawn, so had to do this himself, which you do not expect when you’re paying this much money. The sushi was okay however, it didn’t taste very fresh for a bill over £115. We have enjoyed much better Japanese food elsewhere in Plymouth with better value for money. We did intend to complain about the quality however at no point did anyone ask how the food was. We were asked if we were finished but, considering most courses were not empty plates, I expected them to ask if we enjoyed the courses. Left feeling ripped off and will not be returning or recommending.

Amazing food and atmosphere. Highly recommended this place. Thank you for the delicious food.

The best of the best when it comes to food. Not overpriced for portions, the meals are beautifully made with great taste. And the staff and atmosphere make you feel like you took a trip to Japan. All the family I took with me say that it's a 10/10, excellent place. #1 in my restaurant books - Ash

Good menu with a separate veggie/vegan menu available on request.

Our new favourite place, we are hooked!!!

Highly recommended food. Wasabi steak was incredible.

The food was amazing!!! Me and my family really enjoyed it! The workers were really nice and very polite and it was an excellent experience!!! Would 100% return in future

Easily the best experience I’ve had in a restaurant- lovely staff, fantastic vibe, and by far the best food I’ve eaten at any restaurant. I genuinely could not recommend it highly enough, and will definitely be going back again soon!

Another returning visit to this restaurant, managed to book in at the last minute. As always the service was good , the food was good and reasonably priced in this cost of living crisis ! Thanks for a lovely evening see you all again soon !

Absolutely stunning! Lucky to get in having a last minute babysitter and have had it on our list! Beautifully presented gorgeous tasting fresh food. My husband is a big fan of Japanese food and said it was the best he had ever had. Service was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu and very relaxed to enjoy our meal. We slightly over ordered as we were a little excited but everything was excellent. Thank you, see you again for sure.

Fantastic meal with my daughter Great service, a lovely atmosphere, highly recommended a great treat

Great night out, food was fab, set menu is good value.

We enjoyed a wonderful meal here for my 30th birthday. There is so much choice on the menu, truly something for everyone! Everything we had was totally delicious - crispy duck rolls, vegetable gyoza, beef yakiniku, steamed sea bass with ginger & soy and followed by sesame ice cream. Everyone was so friendly and polite, it was a fantastic evening 🥰 We will definitely be back!

I have been lucky enough to eat in some fabulous Japanese restaurants over the years. I find sushi exquisite and the experience we had last night celebrating my partners birthday was really special. Nice intimate seating area at the rear. We had the 6 course taster menu. We both love sushi so it was even more magic to have the same type of food and savour it together. The dishes really were masterfully prepared and seasoned and it was a delight for the palate. Would I change anything? I have to say I’m old school and love proper chopsticks not the take away sort. Service was acceptable, I suspect a less experienced younger waiter so wasn’t maybe quite as refined from a service perspective. Literally thought that’s fine tuning and it will never stop us coming back. Really can’t rate highly enough. We were so engrossed in the experience we forgot to take photos.

One of the authentic Japanese restaurant in town of Plymouth, United Kingdom. I like the presentation of their food. It’s really fresh. We celebrated the birthday of one of our friends and we really had a good time. During our visit, we’re lucky that we were able that we were seated at once. Usually this restaurant is always full with different nationals. Indeed, it was a great celebration.

The best Japanese Food I've had outside of Japan!! Took myself out here as a little self indulgent self date, and decided to engulge a bit and try some things I've not had before. I ordered the Miso Soup & Beef Yakitori as appetiser, with Fried Vegetables and Tofu as my main (would recommend having this with rice, as Japanese cuisine combines these. You have your carbohydrates as the rice essentially- I just wanted to have some space for more food since I've enjoyed, and do enjoy, expanding my pallette.) For pudding I enjoyed the Fried Green Tea Ice Cream with Fruit Salad, a truly interesting dish that I found myself enjoying. :) For drinks I had the Cherry Blossom Cocktail & Warmed/Hot Koshino Happo Sake. Very pleasant restaurant, and I strongly recommend it to anyone within the area. The staff are incredibly attentive and caring to your needs & the restaurant is comfortably sized- I'm surprised that it isn't that popular (I went on a Friday Night.) The only drawback I would say is it isn't particularly budget friendly- but if you have the money, or budget accordingly with what you can afford, it is an absolutely lovely dining experience with impeccable food.

Delicious food and helpful staff as usual.

Ben was great with recommendations and the food was 10/10

Food was fresh and delicious. Had the taster menu which was very tasty, well cooked and visually appealing too.

Great food and great service by Cameron. The tempura and gyoza were perfectly crispy and the plum wine very tasty. Would visit again and try more of the menu without hesitation.

Lovy place and lovely food. Nice presentation. Not that cheap but you get what you pay for.

Enjoy everything every time we go

We had the tasting menu, everything was delicious and the service was excellent! I especially enjoyed the asparagus wrapped in steak. Thank you 😊

One of the best places I've visited so far this year. We had an assortment of visually amazing dishes and some delicious plum wine. Would recommend any of their sushi dishes and their noodle dishes were to die for. Had a brilliant time. Going again very soon.

The mango ice cream was not flavored and had orange food dye in The soup was almost pure salt and suchi was not good averall

This is a lovely Japanese restaurant on the main street heading for the Barbican. They do a 6 course tasting menu which is delicious and allows you to try different dishes.

Incredible food. Good size portions. Lovely atmosphere and nice staff. I’d definitely recommend.

1st time for a proper sushi meal. Great flavours and textures. We went to the Jananese restaurant upstairs but they seem to have lost the legs to the chairs 😀. Great experience

Bardzo fajna i mająca swój niepowtarzalny klimat restauracja, miła obsługa, wspaniałe smaki.

Taken by wife to celebrate my birthday. Great evening with my 2 eldest grandchildren and their partners.

Perfect sushi. Lovely, quiet atmosphere. Staff are very warm and welcoming. Would love to go here again, definitely recommend.

Really enjoyed our food here! A large range of sushi. Great fresh cooked katsu, yakitori and soft shell crab tempura

great for asian food experience. Group of 6 of us all shared most if not all the lighter bite starters on the menu. the gzoyas? were very nice as ive never had them before but i did prefer the vegetable ones! steak with teriyaki sauce was a winner with the group too. Great atmosphere, busy and friendly staff.

Absolutely beautiful food and the service also couldn’t be faulted . Will definitely be back soon . Thank you for a wonderful evening

Wonderful resturant wide range of dishes very lovely service

Wouldn’t bother with this place at all Plenty of better sushi places for less money. The gyoza was a lump of hard meat and the wrapper was tough and lifeless. Really void of any flavour. The sushi rice was over cooked and had no flavour - the fillings were also rather mushy and tasteless. The place and decor was also a bit daggy and lifeless Sorry to say the worst sushi I can remember having - even yo sushi does it better

Lack lustre in all departments. It was a slow night the place was empty. Never less the service was slow. The food was ok nothing to complain about but equally nothing to rave about. Was it Japanese not sure. The price however was something to get excited about. High prices for average food. Not good not bad not anything. The resturant itself was at the same level could do with an update. On the plus side the family enjoyed the night. I just thought it was overpriced and the service could have been better.

Von aussen sieht das Restaurant sehr unscheinbar aus. Das liegt auch daran, dass es in der Nachbarschaft nur Take-Out Restaurants und Imbissläden gibt. Man darf sich hier nicht täuschen lassen. Innen erwartet einen ein schönes Ambiente. hervorragende Japanische Küche und ein engagierter Service.

I have been going here for the last 18 years. Always welcoming. Food is always spot on and portions are well sized. My wife and I love the soft shell crab and sushi dishes. All the sake 🍶 are good and personally I think taste better when warmed. A fantastic family run business and I'm so glad that it has continued to thrive in such a competitive market.

Great service, I was with quite a difficult table but the staff handled it brilliantly.

Food was so delicious, we tried Katsu Curry, sushi and tempura mixed. Portion sizes are decent, the service is good, lovely atmosphere with Japanese music playing on the background. Would have like to try eating traditionally but the upstairs Japanese room was shut.

Amazing food! I'd recommend the wasabi chips starter. 🍟

We had a wonderful experience last night for our friends birthday meal the food was absolutely delicious. The service was exceptional. We will definitely come here again. Thank you . Regards Fiona Mackie

The best sushi and seaweed salad! The food is amazing

Von aussen würde man es nicht erwarten, da die unmittelbare Nachbarschaft eher billig ist, aber im innern ist das Restaurant gross und gepflegt. Der Service ist schnell und hilfsbereit, das Essen original, vielfältig und einwandfrei. Gerne wieder.

Having enjoyed a candlelit summer concert at the Market Hall featuring the music of Joe Hisaishi we fancied some Japanese food. Sooo pleased we found Yukisan😋

It's was our sons 16th birthday and he wanted sushi so as we we're karting in plymouth anyway went to yukisan. And it didn't disappoint. We ordered lots of different dishes on the menu and not one we could fault. Well priced and probably the best sushi i have ever had. My chef husband is allergic to fish so had the steak tartar with wasbi mayo, it just melted in the mouth and the balance was amazing. Staff were really friendly, they even put a happy birthday banner up for him. We would happily drive an hour to eat here again.

Our first time in a Japanese restaurant and a very pleasant surprise. We sampled Meat Gyoza, a selection of tempura, some sushi with wasabi, a Katsu chicken and strips of ribeye in a soy and red wine sauce. Reasonably priced, delicious food served by Robyn who led us expertly through our choices from the menu. Highly recommended!

Couldn’t find a fault even if we tried! Delicious food and the passion from the chefs and staff really shone through. Will definitely look forward visiting again

God och vällagad mat. Det märks att kockarna kan sitt hantverk och tycker om att laga mat. Vi går gärna hit igen och testar flera rätter som finns på menyn. Även trevlig och bra service!

Great as expected! Actually been frequenting this restaurant for some time but haven't been back since the pandemic hit. Very happy and satisfied that it's still a great place for supper. I can truly recommend this (and always have been to friends and family). Thanks for the great meal! (No pictures of mains as it was devoured before i remembered to archive it)

Food was fantastic, even my partner enjoyed who can be very choosy on what he eats. Christian the waiter was so so nice, helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be back and recommending

Very tasty and very good service. Really enjoyed the whole experience

Really fab. Food was excellent at good prices and the service was lovely. We all found something to love. Very quiet for Sunday lunch but still cosy and pleasant.

Me and my wife came here on our first date almost 8 years ago and we've been back at least once a year since. The food is always incredible and our latest meal was no exception. This time our visit was with our 2 year old and we were apprehensive about bringing her because of how she'd react to more exotic food and needing to sit quietly in a restaurant setting but the staff made her so comfortable. They have high chairs available but we used their booster seat so she could sit on a normal chair alongside us (we didn't risk the floor sitting area upstairs!). The staff were very kind towards her and spoke to her and made her feel welcome which helped her settle as if she was upset, it would ruin the meal for us by having to try and calm her down all evening (and probably for the rest of the restaurant too). The food was a delight once again. We had 3 starters between us (Duck Rolls, Gyoza + Chicken Yakitori) and a main each (Chicken and Steak Teriyaki), while our daughter had Avocado Maki and some Ramen Noodles. We ordered too much but the food is so delicious that we just want to try a bit of everything. We've ordered the Bento Box previously but this has been relegated to the lunch menu only now but not a problem for us as there's still plenty of great options to order. Their card machine had no option to leave a tip so they had to settle for whatever cash I had left in my wallet and a positive review on here instead!

Soft shell crab tempura is very good. Sashimi is low grade - not worth the tariff. Other than that this is a solid place.

It is always our go to restaurant whenever we are in Plymouth. ❤️

Amazing fresh perfectly cooked food and sushi brilliant. Been lots before and always great service!

We were celebrating my wife's birthday and she chose Yukisan from a short-list. It couldn't have been nicer. We knew from experience that the food would be excellent but what was lovely about this evening was the warm friendly welcome from all the staff. Our main waiter, who told us he had studied music at the university, could not have been better. He was patient and helpful. Don't miss trying the plum wine ice cream and the Devonia sparkling water.

Favourite Japanese restaurant in Plymouth. Admittedly, there aren't many of those but Yukisan stands out. Ooishi!

First time here and when I stood outside it looked very run down so I didn't have much hope but once inside it looked totally different with a lovely atmosphere, The staff were friendly and helpful and the main thing, the food was amazing. The duck spring rolls were the best I have ever had and yukisan food in general was the best Japanese food I have ever tasted. Definitely will be going back

Literally the best place for Japanese food in the South West. Have tried other places but nothing has ever compared

Excellent food, charming service and a pleasant setting.

My absolute favourite place to eat in Plymouth. The food is never short of 10/10!

I have been previously and was rather disappointed. Based on a glowing recommendation from a colleague, and re-reading some glowing reviews, I decided to give it another go. But still nothing I could get really excited about. Too much oil in the stir fried greens!...

My wife and I visited on a Wednesday evening, arriving at 6:30pm. We did not get our starters until an hour later. Other tables that came in after us were served starters and main dishes before us. It spoiled what would have been a lovely...

We go here ever year for my daughter's birthday. The staff put up a banner, brought the cake in and sung Happy Birthday. Very nice people.

3 of us visited Yukisan in September. When we called to book for 7 pm were told we could only book for 6 pm. When were there for our meal, 7 pm there were quite a few empty tables! We ordered 3 starters. The chicken...

Eventually ate here after hearing great things about it for a number of years. Excellent lunchtime deal of £16.25 for 2 courses or £18 ish for 3. We all enjoyed our choices of starter which were the Panko prawns (I'm having that next time!), beef...

Ordered a takeaway from the as I haven’t been in there over a year and wanted to see what the service and food was like. Well I wasn’t disappointed in the least. When I ordered they said 20 minutes and it was precisely that. The...

Lovely food. Great service. We had a really nice evening out. The Staff were very helpful and accommodating. The set menus were very useful to help us choose.

Visited many times and as always food was delicious, staff very friendly and knowledgeable. This is the only restaurant I know where staff still wear mask and take temperature on arrival which I think is still necessary. Have booked again for visit in November.

Outstanding food matched by the service and setting. Spotlessly clean and keeping their customers covid safe. A real treat. Thank you all

We visited Yukisan on Saturday, a group of 10 of us to enjoy the amazing Japanese food whilst on our holiday in Plymouth. I chose this restaurant for us to go to based on the amazing reviews on the food and the staff, our experience...

Absolutely delicious. Between us we tried so many dishes and they were all great. There was a lot more options than other Japanese restaurants I have been to. The set menu was very generous. The sushi was delicious. The bento box was filling and had...

Fantastic place l, the food was absolutely delicious so much to choose to from. Really warm welcoming atmosphere from staff. I really enjoyed everything

Super bon. Très propre et hygiénique. Service assez rapide. De bonnes quantités. Très goûteux. Bon choix de ramen traditionnel.

Started up 17 years ago. Located amongst a number of takeaways in not the most salubrious part of town, the sign out looks like it had seen better days - it took me a while before a I popped in! Inside, I am pleased to...

Had my first taste of yukisan today, not to be forgotten. Everything was delicious from the vegetable gyosa to the sesame ice cream. We sat in the Japanese room upstairs where we were sat on the floor, the staff were so good and great at...

This is hands down our favourite place to go! We haven't been in a long time now and miss it. Proper authentic Japanese cuisine. Excellent customer service. We always leave full and happy. Can't wait to return!

Food was v good, and efficient friendly service. Sushi was very nice, especially the maki. Beef skewers lovely, as was the monkfish. Green tea ice cream was a disappointment and the place needs a bit of an update as it’s a bit characterless. Kids loved...

This was our first visit at Yukisan and we were not disappointed. Both service and food were excellent and prices are reasonable. We ordered several sushi plates and all of them were nicely prepared and tasty. The crab maki was fantastic. We also had tuna...

Cocktail was absolutely vile, tasted like floor clear smells. Wanted to give it a chance but they firstly refused to take it off our bill. Friendly waiting staff. SUSHI, couldn’t knock it and the Yakitori was good and well priced. Edamame was just that with...

Had a great lunch here, good sushi and yakitori. Service was good and they take COVID seriously. Lots of space in the restaurant if nervous about being inside.

I had my first visit here on Friday 2nd July and it definitely wont be my last. All Covid measures were in place including having my temperature taken. The staff was polite, friendly and attentive the whole time I was there. As for the food...

Great experience as always with amazing food. This must be my favourite Japanese restaurant so far in Uk. Love sushi here, it’s just exceptional. Bento boxes 🍱 are to die for. Good service. Very reasonably priced. I always visit this place when in plymouth.

This place has the best Asian food in Plymouth. Great service, fantastic food. I’m a Vegan and this place cooks the most delicious Tofu I’ve ever had. We will be back for sure.

You can tell the staff really care as the service was outstanding. We were welcomed with efficiency and a smile, great menu selection and the food was superb - bento, katsu curry and tempura vegetables all lovely. Will be going back again.

Dined as a group of 4, were temperature checked on arrival ( good Covid testing), and shown to our table. Menu is quite extensive, and we were all able to order something to our tastes. The food was very good, and very enjoyable. The service...

Tempura and dumplings were quite tasty; sushi was fresh and service was very efficient. Good job in creating a safe dining environment amidst Covid; well spaced tables. I hear the crab tempura is excellent, although I didnt try it. A very nice and relaxed experience...

Had an excellent lunch here when visiting in August. My kids enjoyed delicious mixed tempura and a really generous portion of chicken katsu curry. The sushi was so fresh and well prepared. Great service too. Would 100% recommend a visit!

Only place that was able to accommodate us for late dinner so quickly during those COVID-19 times in Plymouth and turned out to be so much more than a last resort! Friendly staff, good hygiene measures upon entering the premises, big selection and delicious food....

We had a difficult time locating this restaurant as signage is poor but it was worth it when we did. Food is excellent- fish soup delicious, sea bass melts in your mouth & California maki fresh - definitely enjoyable & worth a visit.

Would thoroughly recommend, went with another couple, all had something different, everyone was different & very enjoyable. Staff were very friendly & polite, definitely be back with more friends