It was my last day in Kraków and I desperately wanted to try some sushi before leaving. Youmiko starts at 2 p.m. and I was the first customer ready for "the best sushi ever!" When making the reservation, I wanted to have a nice table, and be sure that I was expected right after opening. The restaurant is tiny. With four small tables at the ground level, and a small room in the basement next to the restroom, it could be a crowded dining experience. The bar is too narrow with uncomfortable-looking seats to be an attractive option, at least for me. I was on time. I immediately noticed that the server had an attitude. She was nonchalant, and not particularly friendly. It was the opposite of any experience I'd had in any Japanese restaurant before. I chose the omakase, which has fourteen pieces / 7 courses. As I sipped a Sapporo beer, I was excited to sample what this place had to offer. The clubbing background tune wasn't the best choice for an early, hot and lazy afternoon. The first bite was the 'European Sea Bass Nigiri'. It was served with way too warm rice. When I picked it up it fell apart. Right after that I got a 'Seared Salmon Belly Nigiri', and again, I didn't like the rice at all. 'The Spicy Tuna Gunkan Maki' was tasty and refreshing. I also thought the 'Salmon Cake' was delightful. The 'Eggplant and Avocado', could be an excellent vegan choice. Next, three pieces of 'Salmon with Passion Fruit Hosomaki' were just fine. The last six pieces were 'Shrimp Tempura Futomaki'. It was very good, but I wouldn't expect that with any omakase. It was just too ordinary and nothing special, plus not what I would order in the first place. Perhaps my expectations were too high and anything other than omakase on the menu would have been more satisfying. Also their rice was a failure. I assume, coming right after opening wasn't the best idea. The price I paid was rather high considering Polish realities. Plus the quality of service didn't help to feel good about the whole experience. I tipped, but didn't hear even a little 'thank you' or anything when I was leaving the restaurant. I'm not planning to return anytime soon. read more

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I ate here last year and still think about it. A Michelin star needs to be headed their way. Amazing vegan sushi. I dream of it. I'm not kidding. read more

I have visited Kraków multiple times during my time in Poland and typically when visiting Kazimierz I have to have a zapikanka, because they have the best in Kraków. But now, I have to have sushi when I go to Kazimierz. Youmiko Sushi was honestly a last minute decision made between friends for a place for dinner. Finding the restaurant is a little bit on the harder side, but that is typical in Kazimierz due to the somewhat narrow streets and crowded sidewalks. Upon entering the restaurant you're welcomed directly to the chefs working swiftly behind the bar. It may seem a bit crowded, but this may be due to the need for social distancing standards in place due to COVID-19. Our group arrived for our reservation at 18:30 (Making reservations is highly recommended!) consisting of two meat eaters and one vegetarian. We ordered the dinnertime tasting menu for 100zł and one 40zł menu for our vegetarian friend. The tasting menu was made in front of us at the bar by a very friendly chef who explained everything he was preparing for us and even explained to us their in-house rules on how rice cannot sit for more than 3 hours or it will not be used, or how there is never frozen fish and only fresh fish is brought in daily. Fresh fish definitely makes sushi. The sushi was fresh tasting and vibrant, there was no need for soy sauce or wasabi ever, even the vegetarian sushi prepared was delicious. I highly recommend Youmiko for its quality food and the entertainment supplied by the chefs. read more

Definitely it's the best sushi in Kraków. The place is small and cosy, probably around 15 people can fit - because of that the sushi chef can focus on preparing the food. I have been there 3 three times, at each of the visits I have ordered "omakase". During omakase the chefs serves their choices of sushi - I have never been disappointed! On Sundays they serve only vegan version, because they want to make sure that their fish is fresh - that's great! I will definitely come back when I will be in Kraków again :) read more

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They have good sushi, fresh but their lunch menu is very confusing and very limited. It doesn't explain what each roll consists of. Not many options, we basically had to take multiple of the same rolls as you can't order from dinner menu, just lunch. We waited so long for each roll, there were 5 of us and we got one roll every 20 minutes. They were quite busy, but having one guy making food no wonder the wait time is so extended. The place is very tiny and has little room to sit, so make sure you make a reservation. read more

Had an incredible meal at this gem of a hole in the wall! I loved my vegan selection and the miso was amazing ! So many creative alternatives which tickled my palette and made me smile. Best to book, as we had to take a walk whilst waiting for a table to free up. read more

Just the best in town. Everything fresh and prepared whilst u wait. Great guyz, will be back. read more

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By far one of the best sushi places I have been to. Very fresh and delicious, creative sushi plates. Perhaps the menu can be more clear for the non-sushi experts, however it seems like whatever you decide to order, it will exceed your expectations of this hidden gem in Kraków! read more

This is the best sushi place in Krakow. Hands down to Youmiko for the focus on a quality! Don't expect usual "roll" experience. Go there with the open mind. So what that they don't have tuna, but they do the best lemon zest seabass I have ever eaten. And salmon torcik oh my goodness!! You need to try that! We come back there again and again and it will be always on the top of our sushi spots. Please don't change Youmiko, you are the best. The freshest fish, friendly service and yumminess all over. Cut them slack when they are a little slow sometimes. This is how Europe operates ;) read more

The best in Krakow. You can always challenge so go and try! Their vegan aubergine rolls with avocado is a master piece. I loved the maximus and the salmon tatar. The staff is super nice. Reservation is a must! read more

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I was surprised that the omakase menu was so delicious and cheap! The rice of the sushi has the right amount of acidity which really enhances the flavour of the fish and the sushi as a whole. Half of the items in the omakase menu is traditional sushi and the other half is sushi with western twist. The traditional ones are really good, the western style ones are fun to eat but I think they need to improve its flavour more. I will definitely recommend this restaurant. 4/5 read more

This place is so weird. I came here a few years ago on a whim with some friends. It was difficult to find since it's tucked in a courtyard ans you have to walk through another building to find it. We came during a time when a group of med school students had either just graduated or finished some huge test. Anyway, these ladies were going wild looking to get super drunk. They had rented out the space minus the bar area. Now, I don't think they serve alcohol (or at least I don't remember that they did), but these doctors brought their own. The owner/chef let us sit at the bar and asked us how much money we each wanted to spend. Then they gave us a bit of whatever they were making at the time. We had about five different types of sushi and they were all amazing. One even had pomegranate in it? Anyway, you wouldn't expect a sushi place this eccentric in the middle of Krakow. We were all very pleased and left full. The doctors were awesome, too. They led us in the right direction to our next location: the bar. read more

I would have been open to a better review had I received better service, or even served any food. My family was shooed away twice rather rudely from this restaurant, once during lunch hours and once during dinner hours (in which we had returned after being denied entrance the first time since they were still preparing fish although it was during their opening hours). We arrived at 1330 and they told us to come back at 1500. The employee which informed us of the preparation requirement was rather nonchalant and gave us not much attention implying to just "go to another restaurant" and not bother him. We didn't want to wait until that late for lunch so we came back for dinner around 1900. We tried to stay understandable and polite but the unapologetic and rude employees told us there are no tables since we didn't make a reservation. It would have been nice to have been informed of the mandatory reservation the first time we had arrived. Beware of very unkind employees and "fish preparation time!" read more