Food

Yuji's Japanese Tapas to close on July 9

by Michelle da Silva on July 7th, 2011 at 3:23 PM
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      After eight years of serving the Kitsilano community, Yuji's Japanese Tapas (2059 West 4th Avenue) will be closing its doors after Saturday's (July 9) dinner service.

      While a spokesperson for the restaurant could not be reached by phone, Yuji's had this message on its answering machine for customers:

      We regret to inform our loyal customers that we have sold our business. Yuji's last day is Saturday, July 9. We would like to thank everyone for their support for the last eight years. Thank you very much.

      I'm sad to say that I never actually got a chance to dine at Yuji's, but from what I understand, the small, dinner-only restaurant had quite a devoted following until more fusion-style, izakaya-type restaurants started popping up all over Vancouver.

      If you want to get one last taste of the popular sweet potato tempura sticks, or try out one of their original sushi rolls (like the í¼ber-indulgent cream cheese, mango, and prosciutto roll), make sure you stop by Yuji's before Saturday.

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      Comments

      7 Comments

      Chris Ryan

      Jul 7, 2011 at 3:47pm

      The place that preceded it in that location, called Taka I believe, had by far the best vegetarian sushi I've ever had. Often wondered what happened to the chefs.

      Alex Cameron

      Jul 7, 2011 at 4:14pm

      I am so shocked and sad about this closure. This is my girlfriend & my favourite Japanese restaurant in the city for both cooked food and sushi. I wish them all the best in the future. I wish I had more time before the closure, not sure I'll be able to make it for one last visit.

      Drew McCreadie

      Jul 8, 2011 at 3:46pm

      Yugi and his staff were the best, and it had the best Japanese food I have ever eaten. I am sad that it is closing. Joanne and I had some terrific meals there together and with our friends.

      Mike Fly

      Jul 8, 2011 at 4:33pm

      This was the sushi jem of the city. Sad to hear it's closing down. I only wish I could go once more.

      Ian Boothby

      Jul 10, 2011 at 2:44pm

      One of the very best Japanese restaurants in a city filled with great Japanese restaurants. It'll be missed.

      amie

      Jul 14, 2011 at 12:13am

      You can get that mango/creamcheese/prosciutto roll at Sakana in Yaletown, too.

      mara and Kurt

      Jul 31, 2011 at 9:08pm

      With our busy schedules....It was always a pleasure to eat at yugi's. We were shocked when we called to make reservations....it was closed. We will miss Yuji...George and the rest of the very pleasant staff. They treated us like family. Mara and George