Yuu
ゆう
Also spelled Yu
Kaiseki in Yoyogi-Uehara & Higashikitazawa, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Yoyogi-Uehara Station
Our analysis
- #2of 8 kaiseki restaurants in Yoyogi-Uehara & Higashikitazawa
- ¥9,350least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 25 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 5
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Yuu is 2nd of the 8 kaiseki restaurants in Yoyogi-Uehara & Higashikitazawa and 320th of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥9,350 (on Ikyu), 43% below the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 16 seats), Sundays (460 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo say they open then), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Yoyogi-Uehara & Higashikitazawa with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiwa | #163 | ¥22,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Yoyogi-Uehara | Wed |
| Yuu | #320 | ¥9,350 | ¥9,350 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 3 min, Yoyogi-Uehara | Mon |
| Okon | — | ¥12,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 7 min, Yoyogi-Uehara | Tue |
| Kappo Ichika | — | ¥16,500 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 2 min, Yoyogi-Uehara | Mon, Sun |
| Kappou Aoi | — | ¥13,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Yoyogi-Uehara | Wed |
| Sushi Hirogane | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 9 min, Higashi-Kitazawa | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Yuu
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5596-3909 (+81-50-5596-3909 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Seasonal Omakase Course 12 Dishes . This is a special omakase course from the chef that features dishes made with vegetaMost booked
Dinner · 12 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Wagyu
- Crab
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
Cheapest
Standard Course 12 Dishes . This course includes classic dishes since our opening, such as "Potato Salad" and "Crab Crea
Dinner · 12 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Crab
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Wagyu
What is served (9)
- Seasonal Vegetable Soup
- Types of Seasonal Cold Small Dishes
- Types of Seasonal Warm Small Dishes
- Seasonal Special
- Yuu's Potato Salad
- Sashimi
- Seasonal Chawanmushi (Savory Egg Custard)
- Specialty Crab Cream Croquette
- Today's Meat or Special Wagyu Beef (Female) (+ JPY 1,350)
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
Special Omakase Course
12 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥4,400 more than the one above
Luxurious and Special Course Featuring Seafood from Amakusa.Most booked
12 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Wagyu
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥11,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service Charge Notice for Yuu At Yuu, a service charge of 10% will be added to your bill. We appreciate your understanding and support. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 16:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 16:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 16:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 16:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 16:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 16:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Opened | December 2014 |
Getting there
3 min walk (200 m) from Yoyogi-Uehara Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Yoyogi-Hachiman: 9 min · Yoyogi-Kōen (Exit 3): 12 min
- Leave Yoyogi-Uehara Station by Exit 2 and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
You arrive at Yuu.
Look for
ゆう
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ゆう東京都渋谷区西原3-22-12
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-22-12 Nishihara Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0066 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Yoyogi-Uehara Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yuu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service Charge Notice for Yuu At Yuu, a service charge of 10% will be added to your bill. We appreciate your understanding and support.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Yuu closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Yuu?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Yuu?
Yoyogi-Uehara Station, about 3 minutes on foot (200 m). Yoyogi-Hachiman Station is about 10 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and Pocket Concierge; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.