Omakase at Yu-An
Tuesday 25. November 2025, 19:15
Omakase お任せ is a Japanese term that means "I leave it up to you".
It is a commonly used expression for a menu organized by the chefs of very famous restaurants.
On Tuesday 25 November, the team of the restaurant of Yu An will welcome us on a splendid journey through the Nippon food. Sushi, hot and cold dishes, grilled japanese meat and sake for the bravest!
Yu-An, near Stauffacher, is one of the best Japanese restaurant of Zurich with 4.8 ⭐ stars on Google Maps
The restaurant style is called Izakaya, where various dishes are served together on the table to share with other people.
This is the most popular form of gastronomy in Japan. It is a very social way to eat and you will have the chance to enjoy a great variety of dishes.
But let's explore the menu piece by piece:
Menu
Starters - 1. Round
- Edamame
Steamed young soybeans, lightly salted, the typical japanese starter. - Coco-Infused Goma-ae Beans
Blanched green beans in a velvety coconut-spinach sesame sauce. - Scallop Carpaccio
Thinly sliced scallops, delicately seasoned with citrus and herbs. - Maguro Tataki
Seared tuna with a light crust, drizzled in a yuzukoshô dressing.
Signature Sushi - 2. Round
- Sushi Rolls
A selection of their signature rolls, we will taste Salmon (Sake), Tuna (Maguro) and Shirmps (Ebi) rolls in different variation. Their sushi is well known in the whole city.
We will taste different style of rolls.
Hot Dishes - 3. Round
- Tori Karaage
Crispy Japanese fried chicken bites, marinated in soy and ginger, served with garlic chili dip. - Kani Krokke
Golden crab croquettes with a creamy filling, lightly fried.
The Mains - 4. Round
- Miso-Glazed Nasu Dengaku (Vegi)
Grilled eggplant with a rich miso glaze, a perfect blend of sweet and savory. - Buta no Kakuni
Tender, slow-braised pork belly, served in a flavorful soy garnish. -
Steamed Rice (can be ordered separately but it is not included )
Dessert - 5. Round
Dessert is not included, but the staff is available if you would like to order something sweet to finish your meal.
Drinks are not included.
This means also water or anything else not written above.
You will order directly at the restaurant what you want to drink, and pay for it at the checkout.
The Restaurant
Hidden just a few steps from Stauffacher, behind a discreet wooden façadelies Yu-An.
Yu-An is not just a restaurant, an Izakaya in spirit, where dishes arrive like small gifts from the kitchen: all crafted to be shared, discovered, and remembered.
Highly rated on Google and Tripadvisor, Yu-An has earned a loyal following among Zurich’s Japanese-food enthusiasts. Many guests describe it as one of the most consistent and Japanese restaurants in Zurich.
Getting a table can be a challenge, with evenings often booked out days in advance.
On this evening, Yu-An becomes ours.
How much does it costs?
If you go to the restaurant with 4 people to taste all of the previously shown menu you will pay almost 400.- Francs in Total.
You will have this menu, only for that night at:
97. 76.-
76.- Francs per person, for all that magic you have seen above!
The offer is valid until places are sold out.
P.S. We are going to be sold out pretty fast!
How to book?
The Fine Print Just to Be Totally Clear
- All prices are in Swiss Francs (CHF) and include VAT (MwSt.).
- The menu cannot be changed or modified. You may order additional dishes at your own expense.
- Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and may sell out before the deadline.
- The ticket is fully refundable until:
- Tuesday, 18 November 2025 — 13:00 (Zurich time)
- After this deadline, no refunds will be issued. All sales are final.
- If a waitlist is available, your spot may be reassigned with a CHF 5.– processing fee.
- Participation is not personal. If you cannot attend, you may transfer your ticket to another person (you are responsible for finding the replacement).
- To cancel, contact me by phone at +41 78 713 1882 or by email at [email protected]. The timestamp of your message will be used as the reference time.
- Changing your RSVP on Meetup will not be considered, as I don’t receive notifications. Please contact me directly.
- In case the dinner is canceled from my side, a full (100%) refund will be issued.