Yujo Izakaya

“It’s a really great restaurant well excellent service and good food to top it off, if you’re a big fan of asian food you will definitely have a great experience just make sure to bring enough money.”

PYP 420★★★★★

Patricia and Halima both were our servers on the 13th April. We were celebrating my 50th birthday and visited as a party of 10. This is one of the BEST Japanese foods I've ever eaten internationally And that's not a lie! From start to finish our experience was amazing. We were over an hour late for our reservation which didn't matter when we called to update them. Unfortunately travelling from Murchison Falls we encountered some traffic delays. However when the food came we were all thoroughly impressed at the authenticity and presentation of this establishment. Full marks to the Yujo team.

Claire Baker★★★★★

We had planned to go somewhere else for dinner then our friend recommended Yujo and we were blown away. It’s like a little parallel universe, down a quiet side ride not far from the centre of town, a little emporium of beautiful little shops and what looks like a makeshift stage in the car park then you enter this unique, dimly lit, bustling hive of happy people eating and drinking and chatting and you see the kitchen through the window with pans throwing up huge flames. We ate in the garden (ask for the anti mosquito coil and preferably bring repellant) and the beautiful Japanese lanterns cast just enough light on the food. We had the Banange craft beers (amazing) to drink and to eat we had the okonomiyaki (OMG amazing and special), the gyoza (not really noteworthy but fine and our toddler ate almost the whole lot) and the most delicious teriyaki beef. My husband wanted to come back the next night!

Ethan Shahzad★★★★★

It’s a really great restaurant well excellent service and good food to top it off, if you’re a big fan of asian food you will definitely have a great experience just make sure to bring enough money.

Rebecca★★★★★

Had great experiences at Yujo everytime we visited! Everything was genuinely good from the food to the service and overall atmosphere. The dishes were well prepared, fresh, and full of flavor, and you can really feel the attention to detail. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making the whole dining experience comfortable and enjoyable. Definitely a place worth coming back to if you’re looking for quality Japanese food in Kampala. Highly recommended! 🍣🍜🇯🇵

Winnie R★★★★★

Had a fantastic dining experience at Yujo Izakaya! The food was absolutely amazing—everything from the sushi to the katsu burgers and dumplings was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The cocktails and mocktails were unique and delicious! While the service was a bit slow, the staff was friendly and the incredible atmosphere made up for it. Perfect spot for a relaxed, enjoyable meal. I’ll definitely be back!

Bria Halstrom★★★★★

Incredible food for starters. We got drinks, appetizers, a sushi platter, and dessert, and all were delicious. But beyond that, we were very impressed by their sustainability initiatives and community integration. I enjoyed reading the stories mixed throughout their menu and left feeling really good about supporting this place!

Martha Nansitu★★★

Ambiance was great however didn't get to experience most of it cause of the weather. The fries and wine were great. My steak however tasted too rare instead of medium rare which I didn't enjoy and the service was slow: it took too long for someone to bring me the menu after I was seated. Overall it's a nice gem, would love to go back and try the Japanese cuisine.

Anna Staude★★★★★

Our favorite restaurant in Kampala! Yujo is high-quality, expertly crafted, incredible food. We have tried several dishes and none have disappointed at all. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. The restaurant has a laid-back feel to it, but is great for a delicious lunch or nice date night out. I can’t say enough good things about it!