TLDR
A unique French-Japanese fusion spot known for its tasting menu [5]. Praised for inventive dishes but some find it too showy with average food [14].
Instagram Posts References
Ranked as the #11 best restaurant in Brooklyn according to over 100 million ratings on Beli.
Details
Restaurant Yuu offers a unique fusion of French and Japanese cuisine, with some diners specifically recommending their tasting menu [5]. While praised by some for its inventive dishes, others have found the experience to be overly showy with food that is only average. One reviewer noted that the signature canard pie looked better than it tasted [14].
Food Overview
Restaurant Yuu is primarily a French restaurant that also blends Japanese cuisine [5]. It offers a tasting menu only [3]. While some find the food inventive and recommend it for a splurge [11], others feel it's overly showy with average taste, citing the canard pie as an example [14]. One reviewer compared it unfavorably to another restaurant, HOUSE [17].
Caveats
There was some confusion regarding whether the restaurant was cash only, but it is available on Tock and not cash only [7], [8]. One comment noted the restaurant can be very pretentious and showy [9].
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
Top Reddit Posts About RESTAURANT YUU
Recent Reddit Mentions
From post: Looking To Treat Ourselves To A High End Dinner
"The commenter suggested Yuu as a place worth checking out, though they have not personally been."
NeutralFrom post: Williamsburg Restaurant House Or Yuu
"This user compared YUU to HOUSE, and indicated they liked HOUSE better, implying YUU was not as good."
NegativeFrom post: What I Ate In New York
"This commenter agreed that Yuu was all show and very little substance, finding that the food only tasted okay."
NegativeFrom post: What I Ate In New York
"The author found Restaurant Yuu to have too much showmanship and felt the food was just okay. They mentioned that Yuu's signature canard pie looked better than it tasted."
NegativeFrom post: Where To Drop 300head For A Celebration Dinner
"This commenter states that Yuu, along with Yamada, costs over $300 before even ordering drinks or adding sales tax, making it exceed the budget."
NegativeFrom post: Where To Drop 300head For A Celebration Dinner
"Yuu is mentioned as a standout restaurant for a splurge meal in the past year."
PositiveFrom post: First Time In Nyc In Over A Decade Looking For
"This commenter had a very negative experience at Yuu, describing it as one of their worst dining experiences."
NegativeFrom post: First Time In Nyc In Over A Decade Looking For
"One commenter mentioned that Yuu is known for being very pretentious and showy."
NeutralFrom post: Cesar Or Somewhere Else For Special Dinner For 2
"The original poster acknowledged a potential misunderstanding regarding Restaurant Yuu's payment method, noting that a Google search indicated it was cash only."
NeutralFrom post: Cesar Or Somewhere Else For Special Dinner For 2
"This user clarified that the Restaurant Yuu they were referring to is on Tock and therefore not cash only, correcting a potential misunderstanding from the original poster's Google search."
NeutralFrom post: Cesar Or Somewhere Else For Special Dinner For 2
"The original poster inquired if Restaurant Yuu was cash only, after a commenter mentioned it was on Tock and not cash only. Google search results initially suggested it was cash only."
NeutralFrom post: Cesar Or Somewhere Else For Special Dinner For 2
"This user recommended Restaurant Yuu, noting it is very good and blends French and Japanese cuisine. They are looking forward to another visit."
PositiveFrom post: Special Splurge Dinner Special Day Recommendations
"Restaurant Yuu was listed as a recommendation, described as an option within the city."
NeutralFrom post: Upscale Japanese Restaurant Recommendation No
"A correction states that Restaurant Yuu offers a tasting menu only, not à la carte, and is primarily a French restaurant, not Japanese."
NegativeFrom post: Upscale Japanese Restaurant Recommendation No
"Restaurant Yuu was mentioned in the context of a birthday celebration by people who were in Tokyo, suggesting it as a potential option."
NeutralFrom post: Upscale Chinese Food Thats Actually Good
"This user mentions Restaurant Yuu, noting they haven't been but friends have had great things to say."
Positive