A Japanese restaurant in Strasbourg: Yuki

Yuki Café Restaurant isn’t your typical Japanese restaurant, the kind you usually find in Europe. There is no industrial sushi or ramen here. On the contrary – everything is fresh, and house made according to Japanese tradition. A unique culinary experience that will delight the senses.

The two set menus (Wabi and Sabi) change every three weeks, according to the seasons and the chef’s inspiration. The Wabi menu consists of five courses, while the Sabi set menu has an additional sashimi course and a small rice- or noodle-based “discovery” course. To complete the experience, there is a selection of different sakes and wines that combine well with each of the dishes.

In Japanese culture, the concept of wabi-sabi focuses mainly on the art of imperfection, transience, and modesty. Yuki has mastered this beautifully.

The seven courses of the Sabi menu create a harmonious whole, with each dish enhancing the flavors of Japanese cuisine. The savory and smooth walnut sauce coating the green bean appetizer, the well-balanced vegetable tofu in fried tofu skin, as well as the fresh sashimi with “real” wasabi, all deserve a special mention. 

There is great attention to detail everywhere you look, even in the meticulously plated dishes. Like an intricate piece of music, the meal is masterfully executed with delicate subtlety.

We thoroughly enjoyed our culinary experience in this tiny, intimate restaurant, about the size of a bento box. The ambiance is soothing, understated, and refined. The stereotypical Japanese-inspired decor has been voluntarily avoided in order to pare everything back to basics.

In the course of an evening, chef Asumi brought back fond memories of our travels in Japan. It was a wonderful change of scene. We can only bow down to her. Arigato gozaimasu!

We particularly enjoyed:

• The friendly, discreet, and attentive service
• The authenticity and subtle balance of the cuisine
• The peaceful and soothing atmosphere of the restaurant

The restaurant can only seat a maximum of eight guests per evening. Reservations are required.

Yuki Café-restaurant
📍 4 boulevard de Nancy, Strasbourg