Yuu Japanese Tapas in Richmond returns to Dine Out Vancouver with a menu of Teishoku sets built around a main dish, a selection of side plates, and a simple dessert.
The format reflects everyday Japanese dining, where a meal is structured to offer variety across a single setting. In addition to the Teishoku, the restaurant is also offering a Dine Out Bites menu with smaller street style items and drinks, suitable for a lighter visit or sharing.
The Asari Miso Cream Ramen arrived with a warm, aromatic broth. The miso base had a gentle richness from the cream, and the clams contributed a natural seafood flavour. Garlic and butter added savoury notes, and the noodles kept their structure in the soup.
The Hayashi Demi Beef Rice featured sliced beef simmered with onions and mushrooms in a dark, glossy sauce, served over steamed rice. The beef was tender, and the sauce carried a balanced savoury character with a light sweetness that worked well with the rice.
Side dishes added contrast throughout the meal. K-Crunch Cucumbers were crisp and lightly spicy, dressed with gochujang, sesame, garlic, and soy. Chicken Skin Crunchies were thin and crisp with a straightforward savoury seasoning. Takoyaki arrived hot with soft centres and pieces of octopus, finished with sauce and toppings. Crispy Garlic Edamame was aromatic with garlic and sesame oil, with a gentle saltiness. Wasabi Salt Abalone Mushroom had a firm, meaty texture, with a subtle heat from the wasabi salt that highlighted the natural flavour of the mushroom.
From the Dine Out Bites Menu, the Okonomiyaki came as a Japanese savoury pancake topped with sauce and mayonnaise, soft inside with a lightly crisp surface. Chicken Skin Cracklin’s offered another crunchy option, well seasoned and suited for sharing.
Dessert included the Ube Cloud Panna Cotta and Melon Coconut Tapioca. The panna cotta had a smooth texture with a mild ube flavour, while the tapioca was lightly sweet with coconut and melon, served chilled.
Drinks included the Hokkaido Milk Tea, which was creamy and gently sweet, and the Yuzu Pine Breeze, which offered bright citrus flavours.
Yuu Japanese Tapas is located at 1118-3779 Sexsmith Road, Richmond, BC.
