Yui Restaurant in Sierra Madre

Bit overrated for my taste. I ordered the OMAKASE to see and taste the expertise selection of the Sushi 🍣 chef. To start with my stress built at the moment I called to make the reservation, they quite strict with it plus you’ll have only 2-hrs for consumption. My friend drove all the way from Santa Barbara, CA and took him over 3-hours to arrive due to the bad traffic on the 210-fwy. 15-minutes after your reservation it’ll be canceled 😬 I was so stressed out that I had to have a beer to calm me down 🤭 time was ticking & my friend was stock on traffic till he finally made it safely. We both ordered the OMAKASE, it finally arrived dish by dish; the presentation was ok but, some of the sashimi had been exposed a bit to long to the elements, at the end we didn’t even receive dessert. Oh, the Sushi bar was empty among with other tables most of the time and since we didn’t receive a dessert we went for a walk ending at the ice cream shop right across from the restaurant so we were able to observe how busy they are but at the same time with plenty empty of tables. I could understand the rush of the servers towards us. Pictures below are in the order we were served.

Went here with my girlfriend a few weeks ago. Was given as a suggestion my a close friend. Was able to make a last minute reservation on a Friday evening and they were very accommodating. The ambience of the restaurant was simple, but pleasant with dim lighting. Wait staff was very nice and friendly. They werent able to give us specific suggestions on the menu because everything was too good. Was skeptical to hear that at first, but after trying an assortment of their sushi, sashimi and appetizers, was convinced that this was the truth. The food is savory, and all dishes incorporate three or more flavors to complement the taste. Notably the albacore and salmon sashimi were the most flavorful and absolutely delicious. The seating is quite intimate and close-knit, so would recommend for a date spot rather than taking a party larger than 3.Food - 18/20Service - 6/10Atmosphere - 7/10

If I can give it more ✨ I would. Thank you Katsu for a special dinner and it was great seeing you again after such a long time.Definitely recommend Yui the best and authentic Sushi youll find in Southern California.

Outstanding choice for sushi connoisseurs -- everything we chose was excellent.

6/20/21:Went back to Yui for their lunch special, ordered chicken Teriyaki and Karaage lunch for $9ea, 3 hand Roll for $15 (Spicy yellowtail, salmon and scallop), and Nigiri Sushi lunch for $24. I also ordered the Lobster Tempura Roll and Spider Roll, total $90ish. It is very worth it, especially all the sushi are fresh. Definitely one of my favorite sushi joint of all times.Craving for sushi, found Yui restaurant on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Wow, their fishes are very fresh, no fishy smell whatsoever. My wife usually doesnt like sushi as they sometimes can be fishy or not fresh. But this sushi joint, it is amazing. We will definitely buy from them in the near future.

Consistently good sushi spot with excellent service. The basics are great and their signature rolls are also good. They have enough kid-friendly options to make this an easy choice when we want sushi.

ABSOLUTELY amazing sushi! In all the sushi I tried in California, this was the most authentic Japanese place I had been too. The fish is so fresh and well prepared that it just melts in your mouth. This is not Japanese-American food, but it’s real Japanese food. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very zen, and the menu choice is beautifully composed. Highly recommend!

Came here on Sunday night with a group of friends. We were mesmerized with the quality of the food and the service they have.Its a true hidden gem where we would come back again and try different stuff on the menu!We ordered bunch of chirashi bowls, and they were so kind that I requested for all salmon chirashi bowl. Their sea bass soup was a must order in my opinion. Along with their rolls.Their negitoro is okay, could use more negitoro in it but its reasonable for the price as well.They dont have big table inside the restaurant so we were seated outside, but they have heaters around it, so I was warm all the time.Its located in Sierra Madre downtown where my fave ice cream shop is. Theres plenty of parking as well.Definitely will come back!

Ordered omakase on a Sunday and it really felt like we were served everything that was going bad in the fridge. Although we didnt finish, the waitress didnt even ask if anything was wrong and just brought the bill. Terrible experience.

Heres what I love about Yui...I love the sushi! The rice is warm, the fish is fresh and everything tastes great.I love the chicken karaage lunch special. A bunch of perfectly fried chunks of chicken with soup, salad and rice for 12 bucks. Easily the best lunch deal in Sierra Madre.I love the kushiyaki! They dont specialize in meat on sticks, but if you only got these skewers, you would be convinced it was all they did all day. The chicken wing skewer I got was expertly grilled and stands up to any yakitori place in LA.I love the Yui instagram! Enticing images of various seafoods, mixed with fish status updates, short anecdotes about the chefs life, and the occasional dig at other less skilled sushi chefs. Always puts a smile on my face.I love the Orion draft beer!I love the simple and refined interiors. I love that I can walk there. I love everyone that works there. They dont know it, but I love them!And thats what I love about Yui!