This place is amazing! We had a little trouble finding it at first, as it is further into the complex than what the map on our phone showed. The dining room has a nice dark ambiance with low lighting, and the vinyls made the dining experience very unique. There is an open kitchen and sushi bar, but the coolest view was seeing the yakitori cooked over hot charcoal. We had the truffle cremy miso soup, truffle hamachi, god's gift, pepper fin, and warayaki toro. The stand outs were the miso soup, hamachi, and pepper fin. The miso soup had an incredible aroma and texture; it is much thicker than a traditional miso soup. The truffle hamachi was so fresh, and the sauce was amazing. The shiro tosazu sauce paired very well with the yellowtail and had a nice aroma. The pepper fin was also fantastic; the sauce also paired very well and had a nice bite to the cut. I would recommend all of these dishes if you are unsure what to try. read more

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Yozora is incredible. I cannot recommend it more. Everything is so fresh. I've tried a lot of different things there and it's ALL so good! And their servers are so knowledgeable about everything. I wish they had sake bombs, but it's okay... not that kind of place LOL. So beautiful inside as well. 10's across the board. read more

Service at the same time great was also lacking during points of dinner. Once food was on the table hard to be able to find your waiter and clear prioritization of larger parties. Food overall was pretty good! However, fancy plating doesn't change the fact some dishes are immensely simple and simply dont translate in price. read more

I hadn't been, but I grew up in Japan, so I was eager to try them during restaurant week. So good! The gyoza was delicious, as were the shishoto peppers. The ono & Aburi Machi were super fresh and the sauces delightful. The Wagu Teriyaki was so tender, with yummy slices of mushroom. I love Octopus, but have not had good luck in general, but this preparation was every bit as wonderful as Mark Bliss's. The sauces are incredible, I think that is their strong point. We went early, and they have a happy hour on Thursday, so we indulged in a lovely Sauvignon Blanc bottle for a mere $20. The music is fabulous, with an amazing stereo system, and you can choose an album if you'd like, but they were playing some great jazz. Staff are welcoming and service is gentle. Highly recommend. read more

My husband and I have visited Yozora twice now since discovering it a few weeks ago. Our first experience was just the two of us and we sat at the bar. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and helped guide us as we made dining/sake choices. Both my husband and I love Japanese cuisine and were so excited by their unique menu - especially their yakitori offerings. We had a variety of items from crudo, rolls, yakitori, and specialties. All of it of the highest quality and presentation. Photos simply don't do it justice - we just loved having some 1:1 time and sharing in the excitement that finally exotic and unique food was coming to San Antonio! Our second visit was with our kids (8 and 3 years old). We didn't know, but their dining room is 18+ so we opted to sit on their patio. Definitely a different dining experience and vibe, but worth it because we knew the food would be delicious. Please know: this dining experience was more for us adults than the kids. They have no kids menu, so they kind of picked off our plates. However they did love the bear macaroons ;) This time around we ordered similar to what we ate the last time we were there and then a few new things, too. Overall, Yozora continues to be a favorite place of ours and we look forward to dining again before we move! read more

My experience here was really great! Our server was great and very informative. All of the food was so good. I don't think I've been to a restaurant in a while where every single thing was this good! The listening room aspect of it is really cool too, it makes it more than a restaurant. It could be a really chill place to grab a nice drink and listen to good music. read more

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We had our Christmas Eve dinner at this beautiful restaurant. The ambiance was great, although a little dark inside. The wait staff was attentive and answered any questions. We started with the truffle miso soup - interesting flavor reminded me of a lobster bisque, and enoki tonbara maki - perfect start but definitely a one bite serving. Next up was the crispy toro - good but the crispy rice drowns out the toro, and truffle hamachi - good flavor but came out late. Entrees were binchotan chilean sea bass - sauce was a little salty, and miso soy braised short rib - flavor was good, just wish there was more of it. They ran out of the yuzu pie. We got the teddy bear macaron - perfect matcha balance, and an another dessert (can't remember the name) - it was lemony and light. read more

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Great food and service, friendly staff, and the quality of Wagyu beef and sashimi is amazing

Amazing place, Food and ambiance - my favorite neighborhood restaurant Wonderful date night read more

Food, service and ambience all perfection. This place is a gem - full of magical dishes and a beautiful atmosphere. It's really quite special - run, don't walk! read more

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From the same owners as Shiro, this izikaya focuses on grilled dishes instead of sushi. Delicious food, beautifully presented, with conplex flavors. The vibe is super cool, with the big record player and staff selected tunes. Highly recommend the pressed sushi (gods gift and lobster) and the tartare. read more

I want to love this place so bad, I will update after a second visit but while the ambience is so damn cute and reminiscent of my 80's childhood with Japanese family members and their love for smooth music and lighting...the food was just meh . I'm no expert but having a restaurant upbringing and experience... I couldn't help but try to bring up the concern...I felt the chasu was dry and overcooked, the sea bass was overcooked and rubbery l, the gods gift was flavorful but the box rice was crunchy/undercooked but probably second best to the chicken wing yakitori which was sadly the smallest portion and for $8 each wing was hardly worth it, we had a hard time finding the value in it although it was hands down a great taste, the shiro wrap was good and the best value. The tuna was dry... We had expected to have dessert but it wasn't available and when asked to share feedback the manager was gone to "find a replacement" dessert since the menu item didn't pan out as planned...which we understood but after spending $150ish for our meal alone we were still hungry and have little hope to try again any time soon... read more

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Unique place, Texas/Japanese fusion. Service very slow, so expect a long meal. But food is worth the wait. Good tunes, nice cocktails. One food caveat - way too heavy on the truffle oil. read more

First time here. We had the 3-course special menu and everything was good to great. Highlights were the entrees: Wagyu gnocchi and Hawaiian Trout. The truffle Miso soup was amazing also. Great service as well. Will be back. read more

I had some tasty food items here but rating low at 3 stars due to value and service. First off, no sign to find the place. My friend and I walked the parking for 5min because they don't believe in sign to locate their establishment. Ridiculous. Seated promptly without reservation. Then waited 10m for anyone to stop by. Ordered some wine. Their wine selection is VERY limited for a place claiming to be a "sake and wine bar". Ordered a few "small plates" to get started. One of those was the Garlic Edamame. Couldn't taste any garlic. Or anything, really. So bland and theft at $11. Also ordered the Asian Pear Cucumber salad. Couldn't find or taste any pear. But there were A LOT OF TOMAOTES of some small cherry type. Didn't taste bad but was boring and nothing like the dished described on the menu The Truffle Creamy Miso Soup was very tasty and recommend you try. We ordered two Crudo dishes and were told it would be a 30min wait. For a raw dish? Fine. We ordered anyways and waited. And waited. I think the second one came out beyond 30min. The Toro Tartare was fine but the flavors muddled and didn't make a cohesive dish. Eating it with the lotus chips is tricky since they are small and of course have large holes in the middle. The Truffle Hamachi was fabulous and by far the best dish of the night. After a long wait on the second Crudo, I asked to cancel it and substitute with the lobster dish from the Specialty section of the menu. I don't remember the full name since we didn't actually get to try the dish because they were out of lobster that day. The server specifically said "out of it today". As in all day? Lobster is available for purchase in San Antonio. Why not just send somebody out to buy some and provide a good experience for your customers? During one of the long waiting periods of our dishes to arrive, our server was gone for at least 15min as I sat with an empty glass. Really wanted another glass of wine. My friend was out of water, also. I had to flag him down after looking to and fro. They have a somewhat open kitchen concept, and it's poorly designed. The restaurant gets smokey. One of the cooks is purposefully fanning his efforts at a station closest to the dining room so the smoke goes beyond the vent hood above him. At one point the smoke built up in the dining room so a server propped the front door open which let a strong cold wind blow directly on our table. Are you messing with me? I had to get up and close it myself after sitting uncomfortably for a few minutes. Left us shivering and our food instantly chilled off. If you sit at their "bar", you have a "nice view" of prep tables and refrigerators to stare out. I can't imagine enjoying food or wine in that setting. Who thought that was a good idea? They have an interesting looking sound system to play vinyl. Fine. But it's just novelty. The music is low, as it should be, and coming from only one direction. So the whole setup takes up a lot of space with no benefit of listening to vinyl in that setting. And there are zero other decorations. Just bland brownness or something like that all about. Considering the high prices of the dishes compared to quality and service, just not worth your hard earned dollars. I'm surprised the group that brought us the brilliant Shiro missed the mark so far on this effort. It's been 3 months now so doesn't seem like they plan on improving. read more

If it allowed me to I'd give no star. Walked into Yazora @ Dominion @8:57pm apparently as an inconvenience, to be greeted by the bald server saying "what are you doing, we're about to close?" I told him I'm trying to eat, and he said "ok well last call is in 30 mins." So I asked "what time do yall close? I thought it was 1030, that's what it says online." And his response was "huh?" So I asked again, he says "huh again and and repeated himself "last call is in 30 mins." By the third time I asked him "what time does the establishment close and do you lock the doors?" His response was "are you having trouble hearing me?" So I told him "If you don't want to work, go home." And I walked out. read more

Appalling! This woman, in the kitchen, had an electric fly swatter and she was walking around while the chef was preparing our food, swatting bugs and making this loud electric buzz. We didn't know where this ZAP ZAP ZAP was coming from and to turn around and see her swatting bugs and killing them was the grossest thing I have seen in a kitchen. It was just like the old bug zappers you had outside except this looked like a small tennis racket. Someone needs to go over and look into this. A another strange thing, I ordered hot Sake, as it was freezing outside and the waiter actually said 'you do know that is just microwaved wine, why would you order that?'. UGH. read more

Professional wait staff. Awesome! The octopus had a flash fry that had a slight crisp and sauce was much better than Spain's version. The mochi gnocchi was layered in depth and flavors. read more

Yozora - Mochi Gnocchi! - Japanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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poor service, my sisters food came out after we all finished eating, our server actually told us to put our order in to make their and our experience better, and we were scolded for having an extra guest at our table. ridiculous and did not feel valued as a guest read more

Yozora is a tiny gem neatly tucked beneath the much bigger "Silo" in the Dominion Ridge that it was easy to miss. As a listening bar, the atmosphere is subdued & peaceful to allow for normal conversation without being drowned by the background music. Service was a bit slow but that is easily excused by the exquisitely presented dishes that tasted as good as they looked. Our group of five each tried different dishes; we all appreciated the delicacy of the fresh ingredients and the expertise of the chefs who transformed them into such mouth-watering creations that took our breath away. Yozora is now high on our list of places to dine on special occasions and to introduce to friends who have yet to hear of its magic. read more

The listen and dine experience was a 5 star for me. Easy going music from the Macintosh electronics we listened too was the best dining w friends or just for 2. This service is top notch, not a full service bar, but you don't need it here. The food is above expectations for the Japanese fusion enthusiast Don't pass on this gem. read more

This is a Modern Japanese restaurant and Saki bar. The small plates are incredibly tasty, and I highly recommend trying the hotline crispy Gyoza and garlic edamame--they're absolutely delicious. The ambience is perfect, with just the right volume of music to create a relaxing atmosphere. Although it's currently in its soft opening phase, I'm certain that once they have their grand opening, this place will be packed all the time. The flavors, the ambiance, and the overall experience make it clear that this restaurant is destined for success. Don't miss out on this culinary journey that will leave you craving more! read more

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My husband and I are huge fans of Shiro in downtown San Antonio and we're really excited to hear that the owner was establishing a location near us! Yozora's atmosphere is incredible- serene yet trendy with wood walls, lots of natural light, and of course the famous sound system and record player. The music is carefully curated and played through a state of the art system. The yakitori is truly the best in San Antonio and their menu is authentic Japanese with some Texas flare. The creamy miso soup is now one of my favorite dishes ever and I crave it! I highly recommend it. Additionally, their Japanese craft beer selection is amazing and I highly suggest any of the Kyoto beers they may have in stock as they go quickly. The service is always quick, attentive, and helpful. They have somewhat of a rotating menu and the waiters are always patient and knowledgeable about preferences and suggestions. I'm so glad this place is close by! It's become a regular on our restaurant rotation. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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I literally crave this place. The truffle hamachi is the best I've ever had and great wine list.

Incredible, and unique. Loved all of it and will definitely be back! Service was great, food was some of the best single bites I have had in a very long time, maybe ever. read more

Everything was perfect. Tempura, gyoza, wagyu & soba, chashu, sea bass, saki, and desserts. Couldn't go wrong with anything here.

Excellent addition to the neighborhood dining scene. If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out. And don't assume you need to wait for the service to "settle in" because the place is new. The service was outstanding!!! read more

Beautiful food, gorgeous presentation and service spectacular. Will be back very soon

Delicious! This is true umami. Great service, food came out in a timely manner. Ambiance is unique and subtle.

The food and the service are wonderful and the ambiance is soothing. Easy parking, a bit expensive but worth it

Amazing food, amazing service, and amazing service!! The Japanese food serve here is not your typical Japanese food; it is Japanese food with a twist. For example, the miso soup is creamy and has truffle oil . It is delicious!! The seabass was very tender. The servixe is great; they are very professional and offer great advice. The ambiance is subtle and charming at the same time. Great place for a date night. read more

food was excellent service amazing thanks russel owner was very gracious! ambiance beautiful japanese jazz read more

Great romantic atmosphere, tasty dishes and wine. Service was excellent and felt like extra fine dining with a modern flare. Food is always fabulous when you can tell there is passion behind it and not just thrown out there. Will definitely be back plenty. read more

Awesome food! Fantastic service. The Gyoza was the best I've had. The sauce on the sea bass was amazing. read more

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As I sit here at the bar, watching the beautiful food fly off the prep counter and listening to jazz playing on the Hi-Fi set up, I'm amazed how wonderful this place is! We're never disappointed when we come here and we were delighted to try two new menu items today that were definitely highlights even compared to the spectacular food we've had here before. Don't miss the Yozora soba and menchi katsu! read more

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Took my husband here for a birthday dinner and we both had a great time. The atmosphere is cozy and cool. It feels the way id imagine a japanese version of a speakeasy or secret Jazz club would feel. Great music selection the entire night and the staff was very friendly and kind. We didnt make a reservation so the only table they had to offer was what they warned us might not be the most comfortable a booth like table in front of a window to the kitchen, it actually turned out to be great. We got to watch one of their chefs work and she was a true artist! I really enjoyed watching her work and it tasted as beautiful as it looked. The wagyu teriyaki is a must try and the charcoal grilled chasu was so good. My husband had the binchotan truffle lobster and it was also great! The prices are on par with most higher end restaurants in the area and 100% worth it. My husband usually hates the idea of restaurants with what he considers "pretentious food with small servings and high prices." But he thoroughly enjoyed himself here and was surprised by this place. read more

Yozora - Wagyu Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Run Don't Walk! This is by far the best quality restaurant for fine dining within miles. The attention to detail on every dish was exquisite. Everything we had tasted incredible. The God's Gift, Truffle Himachi, the tempura, the Crispy Toro, even the deserts. Incredible. read more

Food loving friends! I have to make your day!! Oh my LORD-- right around the corner is the most amazing place that is in its "soft opening" phase. Yozora the 10th wonder of the world! I saw that someone was finally building something in that spot that used to be Cuppencake the great coffee place ages ago by Orange Theory and Silo but -this is a Sushi and Sake place or so it was described to me....well my husband and I went there on Thursday night and we were the first ones in there. Cool interior and great music too. To be honest, once we looked at the menu, we felt a bit CLUELESS. I mean it's not your sushi bar with California Rolls and special house rolls etc. I saw some small plates and all kinds of descriptions that looked divine but each one had some ingredient I didn't know what it was. Color me a bit intimidated. I told husband, we are just going to trust our guide, Victor, our server. Thank God we did, that man has been with the chef for 3+ years and knows everything on the menu in and out. We ordered just 3 items (we aren't BIG eaters) and everything was exquisite!! I'm telling you these gyoza things -- their twist on it was so spicy and sweet they were the best thing I'd ever tasted. I know we'll get those every time for sure (see picture.) We got this yellowtail item and a pork belly item that my husband was all over....suffice it to say we are duly impressed and I had to tell you all to RUN not walk over here! Just don't be intimidated by the menu ask for recommendations like us you won't be disappointed you'll be wowed! I'm amazed and can't wait to go back! read more

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Food was great but the atmosphere was everything! Our waiter wasn't great, nor was he knowledgeable, seemed bothered when we asked him things. Made it real hard to leave a tip. We'd still go back despite this for the atmosphere alone. Being close to home doesn't hurt either. read more

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Yozora - Japanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas