NY special French-Japanese fusion w/ tasting menu. Enjoyable, plentiful food & friendly service. A Brooklyn standout for a splurge.
This establishment offers a unique French-Japanese fusion experience, with a tasting menu that has been described as a worthwhile trip to Brooklyn. While some find it theatrical, the service is noted as friendly, and the food is generally enjoyable and plentiful. It's considered a 'New York special' and a standout option for a splurge meal.
This restaurant offers a French-Japanese fusion tasting menu, described as a 'New York special' and a worthwhile experience. While most find the food enjoyable and plentiful, some critics note it can be theatrical or that certain dishes, like the canard pie, don't live up to their appearance. Suggestions have been made to add caviar and uni to enhance the experience.
"While specific dishes are not consistently highlighted, adding extra caviar and uni to the tasting menu has been suggested. The signature canard pie has received mixed reviews."
Customers generally find the food enjoyable and plentiful, with friendly service. However, some perceive the restaurant as theatrical or pretentious, and a few have had negative experiences.
Important Note
Some diners perceive the restaurant as overly theatrical or pretentious, and one negative experience was reported. The cost can exceed $300 per person before drinks and tax.
"This user compared YUU to HOUSE, and indicated they liked HOUSE better, implying YUU was not as good."
Negative"This commenter agreed that Yuu was all show and very little substance, finding that the food only tasted okay."
Negative"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."
Negative"This commenter states that Yuu, along with Yamada, costs over $300 before even ordering drinks or adding sales tax, making it exceed the budget."
Negative"Yuu is mentioned as a standout restaurant for a splurge meal in the past year."
Positive"This commenter had a very negative experience at Yuu, describing it as one of their worst dining experiences."
Negative"One commenter mentioned that Yuu is known for being very pretentious and showy."
Neutral"The original poster acknowledged a potential misunderstanding regarding Restaurant Yuu's payment method, noting that a Google search indicated it was cash only."
Neutral"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."
Neutral"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."
Neutral"This user recommended Restaurant Yuu, noting it is very good and blends French and Japanese cuisine. They are looking forward to another visit."
Positive"Restaurant Yuu was listed as a recommendation, described as an option within the city."
Neutral"A correction states that Restaurant Yuu offers a tasting menu only, not à la carte, and is primarily a French restaurant, not Japanese."
Negative"Restaurant Yuu was mentioned in the context of a birthday celebration by people who were in Tokyo, suggesting it as a potential option."
Neutral"This user mentions Restaurant Yuu, noting they haven't been but friends have had great things to say."
Positive"Restaurant Yuu was great soon after it opened, despite being a bit theatrical. The service was friendly, and all the food was enjoyable and plentiful, making the trip to Brooklyn worthwhile."
Positive"Restaurant Yuu is suggested as an option for dinner."
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