Yoku, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
In Japanese Yoku translates as ‘The art of doing things exceptionally well, with kindness and care’ - that’s the philosophy here at this fine dining restaurant in Cheltenham.
It’s not just going out for dinner when you dine at Yoku; you have to slow down and relish each moment because it’s about the whole dining experience. The cuisine is sushi and seasonal Asian, made using the finest ingredients and traditional cooking principles, the décor sets the tone – Asian inspired with a gold ceiling, black panelling, rattan chairs, oriental artworks and mellow lighting.
Try the signature Yoku sushi platters – Spicy Tuna Roll (chilli & sesame tuna, mixed salad, daikon, cucumber, wasabi tobiko), Green Dragon Roll (vegan salmon, avocado, pickled ginger, cucumber, shiso, sweet chilli sauce) and Open Spider Roll (tempura soft shell crab, avocado, tobiko, sweet chilli sauce, chilli caramel crisp), go for Salmon Sashimi, or Tuna Tartare salad. There are rice and noodle dishes, Tempura & Gyoza, and warm dishes like Miso black cod (miso marinated black cod, green chilli, crispy lotus root) and Miso Nasu (grilled miso glazed aubergine, enoki mushroom, Padron pepper, steamed rice). The drinks menu is carefully curated and includes Japanese gin and sake.
Give a go, it’s something different, a whole new experience perhaps.
Open Tues-Sat 6pm-9pm
T: 01242 822939
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