This is ONE-Star Michelin French restaurant helmed by Japanese chef Yuu Shimano. He trained in some of France's most prestigious kitchens, culminating in his role as saucier at Guy Savoy in Paris, a legendary THREE-Star Michelin institution. I first experienced his cooking during the pandemic at Mifune, where his French-Japanese omakase felt lush yet beautifully restrained. Imagine combinations such as uni and foie gras, truffles and shiso, pairings that felt like conversation between two culinary worlds. Having his food again felt almost like revisiting two cities, Paris and Osaka, brought together here in New York, wrapped in its own kind of intentional theatrical magic. Thank you, Chef Yuu! Yuu ONE Star Michelin Greenpoint, Brooklyny #curious_eater #michelinstar #restaurantyuu read more

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This is a long overdue review, but one that I thought I would leave anyway seeing the shortage of reviews for this restaurant. My boyfriend and I came here in like August 2024 and had an amazing meal here. Prices have gone up since I believe but I think it's still worth it because each dish is beautiful and tastes amazing. It's also dinner and a show because they're almost performing for you in a way. Service is amazing and what's crazy is I think that they clean the bathroom every time someone uses it because I went to use it twice and it was refreshed it each time. Also, you don't have to worry about being full; embarrassingly enough, my boyfriend and I had to ask them to reduce the portion size like halfway into the courses because we were getting soooooo full. The two slightly negative things I would point out is that I remember there were some pesky flies inside the restaurant that I had to frequently shoo away from my food. Not exactly their fault but you would think they would handle it somehow. Secondly, at the time that we went, there was not a single female chef in the kitchen. Would be nice to see some women uplifted in Michelin level cooking as well. Otherwise, it's a fantastic place for a special celebratory meal. read more

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Good meal with no memorable courses. Everything felt pretty uninspired. The servers were slightly weird vibes. Enjoyed the ambiance of the establishment. Overall just an OK meal. read more

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Sterile and underwhelming. There was nothing wrong with Yuu, it's a solid, meticulously run restaurant. But it is pricey for what you get, dishes are reasonably creative, but not all have interesting flavors, and the pace and service is very soul-less and monotonous. The two standout dishes I had were the lobster and the abalone. Squab was too salty for me, and the amuse-bouche were a bit flavorless, not much to remember. I really enjoyed both desserts, especially one with sancho pepper to add some numbing to some foam that was very acidic and had a nice zing and exciting texture to it. Wine list is ok, but still quite limited. The glassware is Zalto and Gabriel Glas, which was a pleasure. For the experience, it's a choreographed, but slow and steady performance throughout the night. They go to every couple, show some "raw ingredient" display before the actual dish, and then they do plating for one half at a time, when a flurry of the chefs come out and make all the dishes ready for you. Then they place the dish in front of you, and push it to you as they introduce it. There's nothing wrong with it, but is it necessary to show ingredients for every dish? Also, it feels like impending doom, I was the 7th couple, when you see 6 other presentations happen, and you are inevitably next to hear the same presentation. Sitting at the end of the counter was also a bit disappointing in terms of not getting a good view of the kitchen. The seating is a bit isolated as well. You're at a large black counter, but you'll have quite a bit of spacing next to your partner. If you don't like them, that's fine, but it's hard to feel close to the special person you brought here. I also found it pretty hard to get service attention. I had to wait until course 3 to get a wine list again. I felt like a cog in a machine here, and even though there were some good dishes and the restaurant is well-run, it's lacking warmth and excitement that makes an experience memorable. read more

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This place was amazing - both for the food and the experience. The beginning is very theatrical (you will see when you get there). The food was inventive but still delicious and the service was outstanding. We constantly were attended to but not in an overbearing way. This has become one of my favorite restaurants in the city. Highly recommend! read more

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It's easy to miss the restaurant as it's located inside a plain building but you'll see a few steps of stairs leading up to the door. Once inside, it almost feels like a hotel lobby with a lot of lounge seats and two large bars. The right side bar is where you'll be eating at. The service here is attentive and intentional. Everything is done to create an experience. We opted out of the wine pairing and decided to order a bottle of sake followed by a glass of wine. Both were great recommendations by the sommelier. We skipped the caviar supplement but added the truffles. The food was presented beautifully. The whole idea is dinner and a show with the show being the kitchen. I think the food was pretty good in general although I personally prefer heavier seasoning while they're on the lighter side. My favorite dish was actually the beef tartare. Since this was the first seating, after our meal, we were moved to the lounge seats for tea and additional desserts. Overall, a great birthday experience. read more

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We've been to Yuu few times and they always have the excellent food and wine selections. The new menu in Aug is amazing and delicious. Service is always great and friendly. The theatrical opening of kitchen is like watching the show of cooking in front seat. It reminds me the Japanese movie La Grande Maison Tokyo but he's in NYC. We also enjoy the comfy booth seating with petit four and tea at the end. It's always a great dinner experience at Yuu. read more

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Chef Yuu Shimano opened his restaurant in May 2023, and received his first Michelin Star in November 2023! Yup, he really is THAT talented! They have around 18 counter seats for dining. We first visited Restaurant Yuu in March of 2024. When it was time to start cooking, they dimmed the light for a second to get everyone's attention, then they opened the curtain to reveal the beautiful kitchen and all the chefs. It was like a beginning of a theatre. The menu is 15-couse Omakase only. The first four courses were amuse bouche: Ikura, Mussel, and Foie Gras on an artistic display. Then a hot soup was delivered immediately after, so we can have them together. Next was Shima-Aji, then Pissaladière, and the seventh course was Oyster and Wagyu Tartare. Every thing thus far tasted like heaven. Every bite was exceptional! We received a surprise from Chef Yuu, their gorgeous caviar dish. A generous amount of caviar with sour cream on brioche. It was as amazing as it looks! Back to the course, number eight was Arctic Char, Abalone Risotto, Langoustine, Egg and Truffle with their homemade bread & butter. The food heaven continues, with every dish delivering amazing flavors. A couple of the courses had a choice of dishes, and we chose a different ones so that we can taste them all. We got Monkfish, Cod, Veal, and Lamb. Also, their signature dish, Canard, with loads of shaved truffles. After all the savory dishes were done, I could not pick a favorite dish, as each and every dish was so fantastic! Then two desserts to finish off the course. Pear & Yuzu, and Matcha & Strawberry. They were both incredible! Once you are done, you can move over to the lounge area, and you receive complimentary hot tea and some petit fours. And, you even gets some desserts to take home with! How amazing is this? We had such a great time, we went back for more in June. The menu was mostly different, so we got to try so many different dishes, all amazing as expected. We will be sure to return again for more incredible dishes!!! read more

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So, there we were, feeling all fancy schmancy with our bonus money burning a hole in our pockets, and decided to celebrate with dinner at Restaurant Yuu. I have to say, for $250pp, this is easily the best value you'll find for an upscale dinner in NYC. First, this place is like the Willy Wonka factory of culinary delights, but instead of chocolate rivers, they've got 17 courses that'll make you do the happy dance on your chair. And if 17 courses weren't enough to bang your buck, there's the extra petit fours, homemade tea, and gift bags filled with more pastries that they give you to take home. Plus, an extra-large slice of divine cake/pastry they give you if you're celebrating a special occasion (in our case, an anniversary). Let's break down this adventure: 1) Consommé: We kicked things off with a beef and lobster consommé that was so rich, it's like they distilled the very essence of luxury and poured it into a bowl. Each spoonful was a symphony of savory goodness that made us want to hug the chef. 2) Ikura: Next up, we rode the waves of flavor with the ikura. Picture this: salmon roe swimming in a sea of brown butter and nori emulsion, topped with crunchy cucumber and a dusting of nori powder. It was like a flavor explosion in our mouths, and we were the happy victims. 3) Mussel: Then came the mussel, wrapped in a shiso leaf tempura blanket, with pickled fennel and mussel, and a zingy ume gelée. Just yum. 4) Foie Gras: The foie gras mousse was like a fluffy cloud of decadence, spiked with 12-year Yamazaki whiskey and served with honey crisp apple and red miso. It was so good, it should be illegal. Seriously, someone call the flavor police. 5) Shima-Aji: I'm not normally a mackerel fan, but I liked this striped mackerel and its sexydance of flavors, with onion and marinated olives. 6) Pissaladière: A twist on the classic flatbread. My one complaint was that the olive flavor was too strong and not well-balanced with the mackerel and onions. 7) Oyster and Wagyu Tartare: This dish was like a fancy party in our mouths. A5 Wagyu and Nisqually oyster mingled with sunchoke chip and cauliflower and oyster emulsion sauce. We felt like we were eating pure luxury on a spoon. 8) Arctic Char: A partial dud. The ingredients were on point and the char was fresh, but they forgot to season the sauce or something because every bite was....bland. I think someone in the back forgot the salt. What should've been an easy win ended up being the culinary equivalent of crickets during an awkward silence. 9) Abalone Risotto: Creamy, dreamy perfection, with koshihikari rice, kombu dashi, bamboo shoots, and nori. It was like a warm hug from the ocean. 10) Langoustine: Langoustine is probably my favorite seafood, but it's been pretty hard to find recently. This Norwegian langoustine was perfectly complemented with crème fraîche, mussel juice, and shiso oil--simple and flavorful, the way it should be. 11) Asparagus: The only true dud. Why would you batter and fry such a beautiful, thick stalk of white asparagus? I also suspect the same person who seasoned the char seasoned this dish--as in DIDN'T season it--as it was very, very bland. 12) Housemade Bread: I don't normally go crazy for bread, but I could've eaten a whole loaf of this. 13) Monkfish or Halibut: We got both, of course. I liked the earthy halibut more, but the rich monkfish would definitely appeal to some. 14) Veal or Squab: Pick both if you can. Feast on red meat perfection. 15) Canard: The climax of the night, and like all good climaxes, this one leaves you shaking with aftershocks and radiating with afterglow. The dry-aged duck breast, accompanied by minced duck leg and drizzled with a black pepper cognac and foie gras reduction sauce, was pure poetry on a plate. And let's not forget the duck innards salad, a delightful surprise that added a crunchy contrast to the tender meat. 16) Pear and Yuzu: Tasty and refreshing, like all palate cleansers should be. 17) Matcha and Strawberry: Don't worry if you're reading this and worried that there's only one dessert listed on the menu. First, this dessert is good. It's classic Japanese flavors and nothing is too sweet. 18) (Not Listed) Petit Fours: We got a caramel macaron, a marshmallow whose flavor I forget, and an orange dark chocolate roll, along with a nice hot cup of homemade mint tea. Enjoy these in the back chairs while they clear the space for the next seating. 19) (Not Listed) Gift Bag: You'll likely get two financiers of different flavors to take home, and you'll likely cry a bit with each moist bite. I knew Yuu was the real deal when we got their limited edition strawberry pistachio cake last Christmas, and I'm glad the rest of their cooking lives up to that potential, despite a couple of duds. Do yourself a favor. Stop waffling. Book your table and thank me later. read more

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4.5 stars Beautiful place in the heart of Brooklyn. Excellent service. The beginning is a little like the Menu and there's some music towards the end that makes it feel like you're in the Menu too. The food overall was fantastic. I loved the uni dish and the tray of appetizers in the beginning. The dinner ended with tea and little snack bites in the couch area. read more

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Wow, what an incredible and memorable meal! I loved how the meal began with the opening of curtains which was very theatrical. You get to watch the chefs working throughout the entire meal. We were impressed by nearly every dish from the oyster in the first course to the king crab to the melon dessert (likely the best melon I've ever had). The chefs and staff made our meal feel special from start to end and the polaroid photo they took of us at the end of the meal was a sweet souvenir from the evening to bring home. We'll be back next year! read more

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TLDR: theatrical presentations of some of the best bites I've had this year with attentive and friendly service. This place surprised me. In a great way! It's an 18-seat counter with open kitchen. Loved the theatrics of the curtain revealing the kitchen and the introduction by the chef to begin our meal. Some people may call it gimmicky or unnecessary but I thought it was entertaining and different than what I've been experiencing in NYC lately. They also showcase the making of certain dishes in front of patrons. I saw an earlier review stating they thought it was an opportunity for people's germs to get on the food, but honestly you would have to actively try; the counter is quite large. I love watching the process of making the food, it's truly an experience for foodies. I felt like the meal went back and forth between kaiseki and French tasting menu and I loved it. My favorite course was the Canard. They kept calling it a "duck pie" but it was like a giant pithivier that looked like a pâté en croûte. One of my favorite bites, I think ever. Also enjoyed the smoked and charred surf clam salad with caviar, celeriac, and fava beans. Got the caviar supplement that was served on buttered and toasted brioche. Not a bite I haven't had before but if you have the extra to indulge, caviar is something I always enjoy. Service was amazingly detailed. There's always someone hanging nearby to pull out your chair or answer any question you may have. After dinner you're guided to a section of the lounge style seating behind the counter for mignardise, house-blend tea and Polaroids! Overall: Definitely one of the better dining experiences I've had. read more

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Beautiful, spacious space. Seeing all the chefs in action every step was an experience. Space was good as well. Enjoyed the dinner a lot. 3 out of 18 (?) dishes fell short but appreciate the creativity behind it The foie was liquidy, feel undercooked, not sure if it's the intention? read more

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I was looking for a French restaurant for Christmas and finally decided to go for a Sushi. I finally found this Omakase restaurant creating food inspired from France and it was a hit! Just when you start to sit at the counter, they open the curtains similar to a theatre and you watch the chef working with the staff in front of you in the kitchen. It's just amazing. The wine selection is fantastic and varied, the food was just unbelievable and succulent, the presentation astonishing, the details unbelievable. Overall the food quality is fresh and exceptional. Each plate is making you discovering new flavors. It's an amazing surprise for this Japanese-French restaurant. I will come back as soon as I can. read more

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wonderful first experience at Yuu. the space is beautiful, I love the beautiful counter and the entertainment in the form of watching the kitchen and all of the grand presentations and tableside finishes. The service is very sharp for being so new. The food is good - high quality ingredients and techniques. The big presentations were the most impressive - the salt baked veal dish and the duck pie were standouts. For a lot of others - I visited around the time the menu had just switched over so this could've had an impact, but I felt a lot of the dishes were under seasoned. Other favorite bites of the night were the confit duck heart and gizzard with grape tart, the stuffed frog leg with sancho purée and parsley sauce, oyster and a5 miyazaki tartare, the suppon consomme with custard and binchotan mushroom, and the concord grape palate cleanser. Overall a very theatrical and fun experience, be prepared to spend 2.5+ hours for the full experience, as it's 18 or so seats and the menu progresses at the same pace for everyone - I did let them know about a time restraint and they were able to speed up the last few courses for me which was very much appreciated. read more

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Had high expectations for this due to lots of praise from friends! Enjoyed a dinner here but fell a bit short of expectations. The ingredients were great and super fresh; I enjoyed the seafood based courses a lot as well as the amuse bouche. The caviar was a great add on - but definitely a LOT of caviar. The space was super nice and there was a nice lounge area to sit and eat / drink tea. They also give a little gift bag at the end to take home! read more

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second time at Restaurant Yuu, and it was just as amazing as I remembered. every dish is perfection! amazing service. cool ambiance. delicious food. give them another michelin star! they accommodated our dietary restrictions. had an amazing experience! read more

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Lovely and knowledgeable staff. The food was served at a nice pace and we were stuffed by the end. We loved enjoying the last tea/dessert dish by the couches behind our original seats (such a great idea). So nice of the restaurant to offer us a Polaroid picture to celebrate our anniversary and an excellent slice of cake too. My sense of smell was compromised due to a cold which messed up my sense of taste (I know, I was so mad at this cold!) but! The food was wonderful. So many new combinations of flavors and textures that worked so well. Highly recommend and definitely will be back to try chef Yuu's creations. We found our fav sake ever here also! Daigo no Shizuku (ordering a few to stock up at home!) read more

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If places like Crown Shy, Casa Enrique, Claro or any of those places are one star Mich, Restaurant Yuu should definitely be 2 star. Blows any of the recent one star experiences out of the sky. Service was spot on Dishes were excellent Atmosphere inviting Nice little lounge spot after dinner to chill at This place should be 2 stars. read more

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We celebrated my boyfriend's birthday here in June, and it's easily my favorite fine dining spot in the city. Every dish was executed to perfection, with a beautiful balance of flavors. I particularly loved the Uni Consommé, Wagyu, and brioche. One unique dish they serve is called Canard (No.00342), where they number each of their ducks. It's a stunning piece of art, featuring Dry Aged Duck Breast, Minced Duck Leg, with Black Pepper Cognac and Foie Gras Reduction Sauce. One of my favorite aspects of the experience was being moved to a cozy sofa area for dessert. They even took a picture of us to commemorate the evening, and gave each of us a small cake to take home, which was also delicious. The staff was incredibly kind and professional. At the start of the evening, the chef gave a welcome speech, and all the staff stood and bowed in unison, which added a sense of respect and ceremony to the experience. The interior is modern, and everyone dines at the chef's counter, allowing us to watch the kitchen in action throughout the night. There were a few dishes where the chefs came out to finish plating the ingredients right in front of us, which added to the interactive experience. Overall, it was an unforgettable night--the ambiance, attention to detail, and the way I felt during the entire experience were just as important as the incredible food. read more

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Truly incredible experience Chef Yuu is something to behold! Food is delicious and not too heavy + u get dinner & a show very special can't wait to come back! read more

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New French restaurant by the former executive chef at Mifune. Just as phenomenal. The open kitchen, the intricate menu, the explanation of every course and wine pairing. The menu consists of amazing flavorful little bites at first, followed by refreshing courses, main meat courses and ending with dessert. At the very end, we got to lounge around on sofa chairs with a choice of tea or coffee. They use a lot of French techniques with a hint of Japanese flavors. The servers wear white gloves and are all so warm and friendly. The plates, bowls, silverware are all designed for each course and just beautiful. Every plate is a work of art! I don't want to ruin any surprises -- it's an amazing experience you just have to see for yourself! P.S. - I got the half wine pairing which is a smaller portion of each wine - I would say the portion was perfect for me and there were a few I didn't even finish! Total of 9 glasses. Highly recommend. read more

@restaurant_yuunyc . . One of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had. Without realizing it, the entire experience was nearly 3 hours. It was entertaining throughout. I love watching cooking shows and if you know me, I also love to cook as well... . It was like a show, not so much a competition. You get to see your meal cooked and prepped right in front of your eyes... every dish was presented to you and described in detail what the dish you were about to indulge in... . I won't go into detail of the menu items, there won't be enough room for the 15 course meal... although mine was 16 with the addition of the caviar... . Everything was so elevated and delicious. So much flavor and textures.. I can see why @yuushimano got a @michelinguide star!! Well deserved!!! . The staff was exceptional, your glass of water was always full!! . I couldn't have asked for a better bday meal, and getting me the best seat in the house - many many thanks read more

7/6/24 Bistro pop up while Master Chef Yuu is away globetrotting. Michelin-star deliciousness at a discount! Great bang for the buck! Limited time only! 6/15/24 Second time around. Even better than the first time before they had received their first Michelin Star. My wife said it is comparable to Atomix. And that is saying a lot, from one who is highly critical. Will most likely return for a third round before the year is out. read more

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Came here for my husband's birthday and it did not disappoint! The staff was so welcoming and provided really great service -- and we loved the little personal touches like our names + Happy Birthday on our menus, and the little cake and photo they took of us. The food -- all 15 (?) courses --was so good! Everything was really unique and had something interesting. Most of the menu changes seasonally so what I list here might not be what's served in a couple weeks/months. I loved that the chefs came from the kitchen to explain each dish and they really made it seem like a show -- from slicing the top off the salt crust to grilling bread in front of us. The highlights for me were the consomme, the striped mackeral + onion flatbread, the abalone risotto, the langoustine, the duck pie (their signature!) and the mojito dessert. My least favorite were the asparagus (I liked the panko crust, but just wasn't as exciting tastewise as the other dishes) and the oyster -- all still tasty, just the other dishes set a high bar! read more

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Incredible experience and exceptional food! If you get the full tasting menu you get to sit at the bar and watch the chefs prepare your meal in front of you. They walk around throughout the course to show you ingredients that they are using and will sometimes prep the food in front of you. The service is impeccable, everyone is professional and gives you such an elevated experience. The food is so fresh and prepared with such skill. You can see the details that they put into plating the food. It is such a blessing to be able to experience this and it really shows how incredible they are by how quickly they received their michelin star. Definitely recommend to anyone whos looking to splurge on a meal. You will not regret it. read more

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Superb. I am rarely impressed with most of any menu from a restaurant, so I was pleasantly surprised to have my expectations exceeded when we ate at Restaurant Yuu. It was very memorable, with the presentation-focused and performance aspect of the dinner and the attentiveness to detail. I very much appreciated that a whole section of the kitchen was open and intended to be viewed, and they specifically showcased certain aspects of the meal being prepared, such as the lobster being taken apart and also the grand reveal of the Canard pastry main course. The presentation was beautiful in the dineware they chose and were well-suited to the theme and artistic nature of the meal. The service was very good, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. The counter style of the restaurant and overall ambiance are very clean, contemporary, and professional. The personality of the restaurant fits well within the Greenpoint neighborhood. And most importantly, the food was very enjoyable. I loved how innovative some of the dishes were in their flavors and combinations. The European influence is so interestingly mixed with the Japanese elements, the flavors are bold yet still delicately considered, a true mixture of cultures, techniques and experiences. I'm excited to bring others here and also try other seasonal menus in the future. read more

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Elite. Simple as that. Elite. Opened less than two weeks ago and I was fortunate to go early on. It seems pretty polished already. Small team of the best of the best. Dessert chef from Japan and executive chef from Gallery. Sommelier of all sommeliers. Enough Michelin stars between them for a lifetime in this establishment. The experience is somewhat theatrical. You see the entire kitchen empty then as dinner is to start they parade out together, introduce themselves, and say a few words. The course is fantastic. Starts with several one bite small dishes as appetizers served one by one. Then the mains are decadent three biters. For dessert you are moved to the sofa behind your stools where you sat at the counter for dinner. It's a unique experience. The food is incredible. Price point is fantastic and almost too low in comparison to other similar but inferior restaurants. Go now before the Michelin stars roll in and everyone is rushing to get in. A++ read more

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Food was okay I wouldn't recommend for the price Really beautiful presentation + ambiance read more

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I would like to think that I have quite a few experiences when it comes to Michelin star restaurants and so far, restaurant yuu has been my favorite. First coming in it is quiet and the warm. The atmosphere is filled with low conversation where you still feel like you have to mind your volume to be polite to others. The service was impeccable. I changed my reservations 3 times and the staff were able to make last minute accommodations for my party of 4. We were seated at the small bar size where we did not have a view of the open kitchen but the conversation we had with the staff was so entertaining and insightful! Harry was so kind and gave amazing service and conversation. He answered all my questions to the point where my friends started to get a bit embarrassed. The food was very delicious. I want to say my favorite was the first course and the strawberry dessert. I also was the only one in my party who had the caviar and truffle add on and I will say- that was the first time I was able to taste truffle in its entirety. A fun fact that Harry shared: the number next to the duck is how many duck they served to date with approval from the head chef of the menu! At the end of our experience everyone got a take home of the delicious dessert- it was a breaded dessert that we did not taste at dinner. I ate mine a day later and it was amazing. Thank you Harry and congratulations to Restaurant Yuu on their Michelin star! (This is the first time I was so busy enjoying company, conversation, and the food where my phone did not get a chance to eat at all!) read more

Restaurant Yuu - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

From start to finish, an amazing experience! Not only was the food beautiful, delicious, and one of a kind, the service, venue, and atmosphere were exquisite! Chef Yuu, you are exceptional! Thanks for everything! I'll definitely be back. read more

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Form over function. When the curtain dramatically opens on the kitchen you expect the army of chefs who look like they just came out of the hair salon to deliver something magnificent. Instead you get a series of little bites, all too sweet and not well thought out. The star of the show is currently a pretty good but not exceptional duck presented in a pastry shell. Stratospheric prices for wine of course. dis-Honorary mention to the "turtle" dish with about 5 grams of turtle. read more

I like the ambiance and the craftsmanship of the dishes. Excellent wine selection and great food products. Very talented chef. Good price considering the quality of the food and execution of the plates. read more

Delightful food, subtle flavors and beautiful presentation. When the first dish came with the ikura-looking balls on a real shiso that sat on the crunchy shiso alongside a roll with real ikura and some kind of crab apple thing in a lightly crunchy outer shell, I was just like... wow, blown away! Amazing service. Servers explained dishes really nicely and made us feel very welcome. We got the short omakase through Chase and it was perfect. While we did not sit in the theatrical area, I also don't like to eat for 4 hours straight, so the 2 hours was truly perfect Being brought over to have tea/dessert by the couches is so nice to wind down after. We booked for my sister's birthday and they brought out a candle and polaroid. Really nice. One minor minor minor gripe is that while the "signature" Duck Wellington was beautiful, compared to the other dishes, I felt that this dish was not to my palette (sauce and filling too salty and duck and fois gras not perfectly cooked for my preference). read more

Beautiful and unexpected spot right off McCarren park serving a well-crafted omakase experience. The staff puts on a bit of a show in the impeccable kitchen, and the meal clearly reflects Yuu's time spent at Guy Savoy. read more

Dining at Yuu is an experience. From the confirmation text asking about food restrictions and special occasions, to the presentation of the ingredients and complete dishes, Yuu was thoughtful from the customers' perspective. The interior was modern with a hint of French style. The temperature and lighting perfect. I think that the restaurant is a well deserved one star, with the potential to be upgraded to two stars down the road. The Turbot dish tasted great, but the scale was still there - I'm a home cook so I understand that it is almost impossible to completely remove them. Is there a way to make it perfect? It's difficult to pick my favorite dishes, because I enjoyed them all. But the crab dish cleverly incorporated radish green. The duck wellington dish was simply marvelous. The wagyu beef so sumptuous. The veal was perfectly balanced and tender. A special shout out to the pastry chef. The bread was so airy - how did you make it? The dessert was quite brilliant. Were you an engineer? Overall it was a special meal suited for a special occasion. The price was also reasonable for what it offered. We had a great experience and we will return. read more

Up until I went to Yuu the other night, my favorite "French-Style Omakase" place was another NYC restaurant, which has always been excellent. But after enjoying a MUCH-more-than-excellent meal at Yuu, Yuu has now become my favorite! The other place (I won't mention the name) has a nice, unique atmosphere and very good food, but it's a little short on staffing, and sometimes there can be as much as a 10-15 minute wait between courses. But Yuu has a full and very attentive staff, and the courses generally came with no more than 2-3 minutes delay after the dishes and cutlery from the previous course were cleared and replaced. And the food quality is superlative! Chef Yuu is from Japan and learned his cooking skills in France. A number of the courses had Japanese items and flavors which Chef Yuu knew how to combine in exceedingly pleasing and delicious ways. And the staff is exceptionally friendly, as well as the restaurant having an elegant decor. I am now recommending Yuu as my absolute number-one favorite French-Style Omakase restaurant! read more

Misses the mark on service and food. Ambiance was odd. It wants to be something it's not. Not worth the price. There are plenty of top notch chefs tasting menus to enjoy in NYC, this isn't one of them. read more

until the last 3 savory course the dishes were spectacular. Sadly the monkfish,veal and duck courses seemed similarly sauced and slightly overcooked. Ambience and service was exceptional read more

They try, that's for sure - but it just doesn't work. Menu composition was scattered, quality was uneven, service lacklustre, and ambiance oddly sterile with weird loud music (music pairing? seriously?). The "famous" duck pithivier was paraded around the room for all diners to see (and spit on). Sanitary standards are also visibly low - work stations aren't kept clean at all. read more