Yuji Modern Japanese

You can tell as soon as you walk in how much time and care they put into the atmosphere, the service, and the food. Everyone was so kind, kept us entertained, and very attentive. The yellowtail and Kyoto yuji was by far our favorite item from the menu and we finished off with the miso flan which they brûlée at the table. Super cool experience.

Yuji is where amazing sushi meets class and sophistication. Of course, I’m a foodie and love sushi—the cooked options—but Yuji had me taking big risks and I’m glad I did. We started with cocktails, the house’s Forever Summer and Yuji Cobbler. Honestly, the flavors were great, but I couldn’t sense the presence of alcohol. And no, it wasn’t a “sneak up on you” kind of drink, because I walked away completely sober. That said, I liked the freshness of the Forever Summer cocktail. It was slightly sweet and well balanced. The Otoro Carpaccio was my first raw challenge, but I was up for it. The texture was creamy due to the fattiness of the fish, but there were some greens that added a different texture. It was lightly seasoned, but perfect, because it allowed the flavor of the fish to shine. I definitely have no regrets and literally cleaned the plate. The snow crab and calamari karaage was incredible! Crispy and packed with flavor, the sauce at the bottom of the plate elevates it all the more, so please mind your manners and try not to lick it. It was the shishito peppers on top for me. Servers kept trying to take the plate, but not until I consumed every last pepper. Our first sushi roll was the Yuji roll, which has shrimp, salmon, and tuna. Again, this raw sushi dish is the reason I’m now craving it. (Ugh!) It was so delicious. The Kyoto roll was good as well, but I wasn’t a huge fan of the baked sauce on top—personal preference, of course. The miso tamago yaki dessert is a full experience within itself. It has the texture of flan, and not overly sweet. If you don’t order it for the fire show, order it simply because it’s melt-in-your-mouth goodness. In all, Yuji’s location on the belt line is perfect for those who frequent it. There is also an outdoor bar area that I hope they’ll make use of when the weather warms up. The ambiance is perfectly “grown and sexy,” so it has date night vibes, but the music was a bit loud the night we visited. Service is great, suggestions were solid. Parking is convenient in the garage as well. All in all, I’m coming back…now that I’m officially a sushi fiend. Try not to get hooked. #SavoryATL

Beautiful space, amazing food and service, just like other Kinjo team concepts. The parking was super convenient as well.

Really impressive for only being open for a week or so. The space is beautifully designed, and the service was great even though they are still finding their footing with everything being so new. The sushi was fantastic! Nothing too off the wall, though. I would like to see an Atlanta sushi spot with more experimentation on rolls with unique/interesting flavor combinations, and maybe this place will flex in to that with their "modern" tag. While the rolls were very upscale in their ingredients and presentation - and were amazingly good - I wouldn't say the flavors were surprising.

Great service and attention during the soft launch today, really enjoyed the appetizers including Whitetail and Miso Hummus

I visited Yuji on opening day for lunch, and cannot recommend this restaurant more highly. You would have never known that this was Day 1 - service was amazing, the space was immaculate and then food was delicious. Very excited for spring when the outdoor bar opens!

We went on Valentine’s Day and it was amazing! The Otoro and Sake toro were really good! And the seafood bisque is legitimately the best I’ve ever had anywhere! Please don’t ever get rid of it. Everything was so good I forgot to pull my phone out and take pictures because I was so obsessed with the flavors! And don’t sleep on the cheesecake! I am not a sweets person but I devoured it!!! The only downside is that I wanted more seafood bisque today because I work across the street but they’re closed on Mondays 😭. But I will go out of my way to get it tomorrow!

Food was delicious. A very clean and warm atmosphere, and staff was very attentive. 10/10 highly recommend.