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.

Everything was super yummy except for the green cocktail which we sent back because it had a weird aftertaste. I swapped it for the rose, which was much better. The vibe was clean and modern, very cute spot on the beltline. Standouts: lobster and salmon roll, the lemongrass chicken gyoza, calamari and snow crab kaarage ... super unique flavors that I haven't experienced before.

Sunday afternoon chill day date and what a perfect spot to be. Location is right in the belt line by Krog Market. Next to Brash coffee with an amazing out door bar where you can enjoy the weather sheltered. We went around 3pm and the main restaurant doesn't open until 5pm however the out door bar is open all day with a small menu of fried dumplings, hamburger, edamame etc.... We had those 3 items to share and it was delicious the pre-made cocktails are delicious and on tap and they are good! Definately will go back and sit in the main dining area

Had an amazing date night at this new creation from chef Alex Kinjo. Walking into this location makes you feel transported to a different place. We did not have reservations so we were seated at the bar. I would highly recommend making a reservation for the best seating options. We were offered our choice of sparkling or still water, although the choice was not a normal bottle water service that I was use to. It was their own bottle water from their Vero filtration system. It was really good. Our bartender Jess took great care of us while still accommodating the drinks being made for the restaurant. She gave us the specials and we started with the Otoro fatty tuna spoon special finished is truffles and caviar. Each bite melted in the mouth. We also had the seafood bisque which was one of my favorites that I have had. Served with fresh toasted bread and fished also with roe. Unfortunately this will be transitioning off the menu so get it while you can. We then ordered surf and turf roll which was very decadent. A wagu beef topped the roll with snow crab and cucumber on the inside. We also ordered the miso black cod. This took some time to prepare, but when it came out it was brought with a cucumber palate cleanser. It was delicious. A great experience overall and I look forward to returning to try some of the eclectic drinks on their menu. The Smoking Jacket will be the first that I try. What drink did you try?

The food here is pricey, but worth the experience. Everything was perfectly delicious. We ordered the crispy spicy tuna roll and the Kyoto roll. They were both amazing. The texture was perfect, presentation was beautiful and I love that they laid provide high quality sparkling water as well. The waiter was a bit stuck up but he did make sure our orders were put in. The overall ambiance was beautiful and I'll definitely be returning.

The vibe and decor is really pretty and comfortable. The service was very good, the manager even came over to chat about what we liked and what could be improved. She comped our dessert because she needed our table for the next reservation. The seafood bisque was amazing, but might come off the menu until the weather gets cold again. The miso black cod was delicious and the lobster salmon roll was amazing. The maki rolls were a really good price, though I do think most of the specialty rolls sounded pretty basic for the price. The ube cheesecake was good (and I don't even like cheesecake). The cocktails were solid as well. It was a little loud but we had a lot of fun.

Visited during soft opening for Valentine's Day. Service could've been better but I think staff were just getting a rhythm as expected. Beautiful space for date night. The food was underwhelming, the sushi did not wow me. It was a bit basic for the price. Probably great for the bar scene and a roll or so.

The food lived up to my expectations as did the ambience. Me and my friend absolutely loved the bar area and the waiters were very friendly and attentive. I was a bit disappointed though because my food took ~35 minutes after my friend's order to come because they forgot about it...

The best Japanese we've had since visiting Japan! Mouthwatering, inventive dishes that I will continue to think about for a long time.

We LOVED this place. Interior is stunning, we sat at the bar and ordered dinner and drinks. Bartender was funny and cool! Get the yuzu ginger smash - it was one of the best drinks I've ever had! Miso hummus is DELICIOUS, gyoza delicious, surf and turf roll was spicy and we didn't love the flavor, shrimp and eel roll DELICIOUS. Friend ordered the wagyu burger and loved it. OMG AND THE FRIES. Get the truffle fries. Holy cow they are amazing. For dessert, we ordered the olive oil cake and the ube cheesecake. They were out of the cheesecake so they brought us 2 additional desserts for free! Super nice of them. The tamago yaki ended up being the star!!! Overall 10000/10 I will definitely be back. Great place to impress out of towners and amazing location on the beltline right by Krog.

Pricey, but QUALITY. Service is great (place is relatively small so they don't overextend). Sushi is fresh and delicious, cocktails are ON POINT (Desert Rose is one of the best cocktails in Atlanta). If you're a cheesecake fan, the ube cheesecake will change your life: Not too sweet, perfect balance of sweetness/lightness/creaminess, and the sesame-esque light dusting for crunch is perfection. Definitely a splurge. If you're someone that orders California rolls at sushi restaurants I'd skip this place (no judgement), but if you're someone that enjoys a solid Japanese-inspired meal experience, highly recommend.

This is my new favorite place for the summer. The menu is a flawless crossing of so many cuisines. Cocktails were delicious. We opted to sit at the bar and it was so cute. The service was amazing. Tom gave us all kinds of recommendations. I can't wait for their outdoor bar to open so I can live there this summer.

Incredible experience all around from start to finish, beautiful decor and the food is amazing. MF has been a favorite of mine for years.. although the portions of the fish (at MF)have gotten a bit smaller over the years, this place is owned by same person and has the same quality of deliciousness. Tom the bartender was very knowledgeable and experienced in his craft...funny too! I will definitely be back! very exciting to have this new place in Atlanta. I look forward to going back again very soon

Went to the sushi walk up window.....Way over priced for the time it took, the quality and especially the taste. We were certainly disappointed, at $18 a roll and $55 later for 2 rolls and 2 non alcoholic sodas. I expect a good sushi roll at least. I'd honestly recommend walking to Kroger for their sushi rolls and sitting in their patio instead, taste is much better and way better pricing. overall there are better spots in the area for sushi

The food was amazing. I got the seafood bisque which had lumps of crab and caviar in it. We also got the miso soup, sake toro nigiri, Kyoto roll and the crispy spicy tuna box. Everything was really good. My husband didn't like how crispy the rice was on the box roll but the flavors were there

Great service, the environment is fantastic. A bit overpriced and the service was a little slow, otherwise a great experience-

We've been SO excited for Yuji to open and it did not disappoint! The best sushi we've had since visiting Japan, and the service is exceptional! We are LIVING for the new outdoor bar and will definitely be regulars - Nick is the BEST, he made us feel so welcome - we had so much fun chatting with him that we came back the next day! Major props to Nick, Jen and the team for an amazing experience and delicious drinks - we'll be back very soon!

I got a reservation for a dining table but they tried sitting me at a bar top with an uncomfortable stool. I made them honor the table I reserved but only could use it for 1.5 hours. Whatever, red flag on service. So we sat and ordered a bottle of wine and 5 items. It took around 40 minutes to receive our first item. The sushi was ok, way overpriced for the portions. I've had so much better sushi in Atlanta. It's a great location but they had a really loud DJ blasting music on the patio and it wasn't good music. It has potential but they need more sushi cooks or something because it's a large spot and they can't keep up with their orders. It's like they were more worried about getting us in and out in hour and a half but couldn't deliver on getting our food in a timely manner. Last time I'm going there.

Slow service as outdoor bar. Nice staff, but too busy and too frazzled. Food was mid.

Walked in and was told we'd have a 30 minute wait, came back 50 minutes later to be told we'd need to wait another hour, seems to really not be ready to accommodate anyone who doesn't call ahead to make reservations

Nick at the outside bar killed it! Great guy. Amazing ambiance and overall good vibes.

We went during their soft opening the day before Valentine's Day and it was magnificent. Every thing that came out was amazing. We got 2 orders of nigiri, 3 rolls and one appetizer as well as 2 mocktails and paid around +- 200. It was such a good experience and the food was wonderful! Can't wait to see their full menu

My husband and I went on their 3 week of opening. Love the atmosphere, and our server was very attentive. The food was amazing we loved every dish we ordered. Must try the hummus, and uni. We will be returning sometime soon.

Nick at the outside bar made the experience absolutely amazing! The cocktails on draft were all spectacular Will definitely be back!

Everything -food, drinks, atmosphere , service- was outstanding! What stood out the most were the bartenders, Courtney & Jessica. They were friendly, attentive, personable, knowledgeable, & made delicious drinks. I'm not one to post many reviews but the personality & skills of Courtney & Jessica compelled me to do so. Very well done!

Came on a night of a soft opening so take this with a grain of salt. They weren't stocked up fully on the liquor side, which wasn't too bad. I ended up getting a lobster roll, which was underwhelming and overpriced. I could tell it was lobster, but just wasn't hitting for the price. Over the vibe and atmosphere is VERY dope. Next time I'll get a more traditional roll, but definitely a good date night spot. I'll be back for sure when they're at full strength