YU brings a contemporary twist to Asian dining in Cape Town’s Foreshore, offering a glamorous setting and delicious small plates. With a focus on Izakaya-style dishes, the menu features sushi, dim sum, and Asian tapas for a sharing experience. Immerse yourself in the restaurant’s dimly lit interiors adorned with rich velvets and warm timbers.
| Restaurant Name | Yu Restaurant Menu South Africa |
| Cuisine Type | Chinese food |
| Opening Hours | 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm |
| Reviews | See Reviews |
Yu Restaurant Menu
YU Restaurant, near Cape Town International Convention Centre, offers Chinese cuisine with the option for takeaway. Enjoy nicely cooked sushi, soft-shell crabs, and bao at affordable prices. Guests praise the good service and homey decor, creating a relaxed atmosphere for dining.
Nibbles
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Edamame | R75.00 | |
| Tempura Zucchini with yuzu salt | R80.00 | |
| Soft Shell Crab in a Sesame Mayo | R145.00 | |
| Wagyu Sliders | R90.00 | |
| Spicy Edamame | R80.00 | |
| Hoisin Calamari | R120.00 | |
| Chicken Wings marinated in Siracha, Honey + Soya | R85.00 | |
| Sticky Ribs marinated in Sichuan Pepper, honey, miso | R160.00 | |
| Katsu Chicken Slider | Chicken bao slider, Thai curry, asian slaw | R85.00 |
| Yakitori Chicken Skewers | R80.00 | |
| Wagyu Beef Tataki | Asian mushrooms and a sweet soya | R180.00 |
| Spring Roll in rice paper | Prawn, mint, noodle and mango | R92.00 |
Dim Sum
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Spinach & Cream Cheese | R70.00 | |
| Asian Spicy Mushroom | R75.00 | |
| Chicken & Chive Moneybag | R80.00 | |
| Edamame, Water chestnut and Mushroom | R80.00 | |
| Seafood Sui Mai | With a chau Feng sauce | R90.00 |
| Prawn, cheese & coriander | R85.00 | |
| Duck Potsticker | R80.00 | |
| Chicken and Ginger | R75.00 |
Bao’s
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken & Siracha Bao | R120.00 | |
| Beef Short Rib with Chilli, Garlic, Oyster Sauce Bao | R135.00 | |
| Wrapped Prawn Bao | Wrapped Prawns, grilled pineapple, cucumber, Korean mayo | R120.00 |
| Tempura Enoki Mushrooms & Yuzu Guacamole Bao | R110.00 | |
| Soft shell Crab Bao | R145.00 | |
| Rockshrimp Prawn Bao | Chilli prawns, daikon, Fuchi chilli, mango chutney | R145.00 |
Crispy Rice
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Spicy Salmon Crispy Rice | with spring onion, sesame oil | R115.00 |
| Beef Tartare, miso and pickled onion | R105.00 | |
| Avo, Lime, Coconut, Coriander Crispy Rice | R90.00 |
Soups
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Miso | R55.00 |
| Tom Yum Seafood & Mushrooms | R110.00 |
Salads
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Thai Papaya Salad (Contains Nuts) | R120.00 |
| Seared Tuna, Tofu, Wakame, Mizuna & Goma Dressing | R140.00 |
| Seared Beef, Asian greens, wontons, lime, nuts | R135.00 |
| Burrata Salad, Yizu, Truffle Oil, Wakame Basil with Wontons | R135.00 |
Poke Bowls
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon Poke Bowl | edamame, broccoli, sushi rice, pickled onion, fried tofu, wakame | R155.00 |
| Tuna Poke Bowl | edamame, broccoli, sushi rice, pickled onion, fried tofu, wakame | R155.00 |
Mains
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Baby Chicken marinated in a red coconut curry | R170.00 |
| Peking Duck | R270.00 |
| Rib eye, sweet potato crisps | R220.00 |
| Cubed Fillet, Asian mushrooms, ginger lemongrass | R230.00 |
| Linefish in Miso Jalapeno | R220.00 |
| Sesame Crusted Seared tuna, hoisin and Pakchoi | R275.00 |
| Peking Duck | R270.00 |
| Korean Koje Lamb Chops | R240.00 |
| Salmon Teriyaki | R230.00 |
| Prawns in yuzu butter | 0.00 |
| Seafood Indonesian Stirfry | R195.00 |
| Prawn Thai Curry | R210.00 |
Sides
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Grilled Broccolini, sesame soya | R80.00 |
| Grilled Aubergine, miso | R60.00 |
| Grilled Cauliflower head with green curry | R125.00 |
| Asian Fries, garlic sriracha mayo | R55.00 |
| Egg Fried Rice | R60.00 |
| Pak Choi in a light ponzu soya | R60.00 |
Signature Sushi (8pc)
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Finely diced tuna, infused sriracha mayo, sesame oil topped with tempura flakes | R165.00 |
| Marinated seared tuna, avo, burnt yuzu mayo topped with potato bits | R165.00 |
| Wrapped Salmon filled with avo, spicy tartar, teriyaki topped with tempura flakes | R140.00 |
| Thinly sliced salmon layered with wasabi cream topped with red caviar | R155.00 |
| Marinated seared salmon, avo, burnt spicy mayo topped with thin potato bits | R165.00 |
| Finely diced Salmon, infused sriracha mayo, sesame oil topped with tempura flakes | R165.00 |
| Prawn tempura, ginger, miso mayo topped with crispy corn | R170.00 |
| Kataifi prawns, sweet pineapple, cucumber topped with spicy Mayo | R170.00 |
| Prawn Roll, wrapped salmon and tuna topped teriyaki and caviar | R170.00 |
| Crispy Roll, prawn and avo topped with a sweet chilli mayo | R175.00 |
| Lightly tempura Soft Shell Crab, avo, sweet teriyaki topped with Caviar | R185.00 |
| Golden browned Tempura Veg, sweet butternut Mash topped with a burnt mayo | R145.00 |
Vegetarian
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Seared Salmon, fashion sandwich, teriyaki, mayo | R180.00 |
| Rock shrimp prawns, spicy salmon roll, tangy mayo | R190.00 |
| Eel, asian barbecue, avocado, shaved almonds | R195.00 |
New Style Sashimi
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| New Style Salmon Sashimi Wasabi mayo, teriyaki | R155.00 |
| New Style Tuna Sashimi marinated zucchini, spicy mayo | R155.00 |
