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Yayoi is a Japanese Restaurant located in the downtown Palo Alto that serves delicious Japanese food. Come try one of our delicious Teishoku Japanese set meals. Or order other items like Sushi, Unagi, Ramen, Japanese curry or Udon. How about our Sukiyaki or Tonkatsu? Got little ones? They’ll be all smiles ordering one of our Kids Meals. Don’t have time to dine? We make it easy with our Bento to go menu. Come to Yayoi! We look forward to serving you soon!
Tranquil Japanese restaurant where diners use self-ordering tablets for homestyle dishes & tea.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 403 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650) 494-4437
Website: http://www.yayoi-us.com/
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Ann Pham
The food was pricey but not fresh. I guess the only good thing was the mochi. I don’t really like both rice bowl
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Last visit was really disappointing. The waygu beef was so chewy that I had to swallow it because I couldn’t break it down. Overcooked to the point I could only taste the sauce and no meat. The chicken catsu was well tenderized and was crunchy in all the right places but I cant overlook the fact that the waygu was beyond overcooked. I keep coming back because I’m chasing the delicious food they served me years ago when they had tablets. Now I’m worried if as the quality of the food items will go back to their former glory.
… moreVinícius Lepca
Really liked it there. It might be a bit on the expensive side, but everything was tasty. I loved the side pickles
… moreSherry Chiang
I ordered Ton Katsu. It’s $26. I was hoping to get a thick cut Ton Katsu, like the tasty one in Japan or Hawaii, but no. It took a while to get my food and the Ton Katsu wasn’t even hot. It felt like it’s been sitting there for a while. The food didn’t taste good either. The tableware they used was plastic. This place is definitely way overpriced. We’ll never come back!
… moreTanya Tapia
My go-to spot! I absolutely love the concept of ordering from an iPad—it’s super quick and efficient, making the whole dining experience seamless. It’s also in a great location in downtown Palo alto, so you can walk around after your meal!
I can proudly say this place has the best chicken karaage I’ve ever tasted; it’s perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. The service is outstanding, with quick and friendly staff always ready to assist.
Beyond the karaage, all the food is fantastic. I also highly recommend the ramen and sushi bites; both are consistently delicious and satisfying. Whether you’re looking for a quick meal or a leisurely dining experience, this place never disappoints. Highly recommend!
… moreI can proudly say this place has the best chicken karaage I’ve ever tasted; it’s perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. The service is outstanding, with quick and friendly staff always ready to assist.
Beyond the karaage, all the food is fantastic. I also highly recommend the ramen and sushi bites; both are consistently delicious and satisfying. Whether you’re looking for a quick meal or a leisurely dining experience, this place never disappoints. Highly recommend!
tanya angulo
This place used to be so great, which is why my most recent visit was such a disappointment. I hadn’t been in months since I moved and no longer live in the area, but I was nearby yesterday and decided to stop in because I missed the food.
When I arrived, I asked for a table for one. The host said there was “table 34 over there” (pointing) or “this one.” I chose the one she pointed to, but she didn’t clearly indicate which table it was and went back to what she was doing at the register. When I asked for clarification, she seemed annoyed that she had to show me to my seat.
Once seated, I was disappointed to find that I was given a physical menu instead of the self-service tablet. That was actually one of the main reasons I loved coming here. I was also seated very close to a family who kept staring at me, which made the experience uncomfortable, possibly due to how close the tables are.
I ordered a Diet Coke, but it never arrived. When I let the server know that I had ordered one and no longer needed it, she simply said “oh” and walked away.
The food, as always, was great — especially the karaage and the salmon bites. However, the service has noticeably gone downhill, which is really disappointing given how much I used to enjoy this place.
… moreWhen I arrived, I asked for a table for one. The host said there was “table 34 over there” (pointing) or “this one.” I chose the one she pointed to, but she didn’t clearly indicate which table it was and went back to what she was doing at the register. When I asked for clarification, she seemed annoyed that she had to show me to my seat.
Once seated, I was disappointed to find that I was given a physical menu instead of the self-service tablet. That was actually one of the main reasons I loved coming here. I was also seated very close to a family who kept staring at me, which made the experience uncomfortable, possibly due to how close the tables are.
I ordered a Diet Coke, but it never arrived. When I let the server know that I had ordered one and no longer needed it, she simply said “oh” and walked away.
The food, as always, was great — especially the karaage and the salmon bites. However, the service has noticeably gone downhill, which is really disappointing given how much I used to enjoy this place.
Lingchao Mao
Love this cute restaurant in Palo Alto! It’s a chain so you can find the same menu in their other locations. You can order food digitally from the table and get paid with the iPad. The menu offers wide range of dishes at economic price.
… more조앤
I had lunch here with my family today, 12/6/25 around 1-2pm. I ordered the miso katsu and liked how it came out. The server said to be careful to my toddler sitting next to me as my order is hot. After I had my toddler settle down with his food, I had mine. I had a first bite on my miso katsu maybe 3-4 minutes after my son’s food came out. When I had the first bite, it was so hot that it burnt my lips and tongue. I wish my server did let me know how hot can it be because from the outside, I didn’t even see any steam coming out of it and just took a bite.
When I let my server know, she didn’t really do anything and went and talked to her co-workers. Since I didn’t hear back from her until we asked for a check, I asked her if she did let her co-workers know about the issue and oh wow, her response was “since our food is cooked at the moment, it can be hot.” Do you think I don’t know? Of course I know ALL food can be hot. What I am saying that it was burning hot that it burnt my lips. We dine out always and never had this kind of thing happen. Do you think I have no idea that food is cooked at the time? What a response to somebody who’s lips and tongue are burnt?
Overall food was good and the ambiance was okay, but the server’s reaction& response ruined everything.
… moreWhen I let my server know, she didn’t really do anything and went and talked to her co-workers. Since I didn’t hear back from her until we asked for a check, I asked her if she did let her co-workers know about the issue and oh wow, her response was “since our food is cooked at the moment, it can be hot.” Do you think I don’t know? Of course I know ALL food can be hot. What I am saying that it was burning hot that it burnt my lips. We dine out always and never had this kind of thing happen. Do you think I have no idea that food is cooked at the time? What a response to somebody who’s lips and tongue are burnt?
Overall food was good and the ambiance was okay, but the server’s reaction& response ruined everything.
Monica
I love this place! I like all their Japanese offerings. It’s a solid place to get Japanese food. I usually get the salmon ikura don or the stir-fried pork belly and both are good. Their raw fish can be a little pricey but I feel that is expected for Japanese food.
The service is fast. I don’t feel like we ever wait too long for our food. You can order on the iPad, which I appreciate, and see your order move through here queue. For payment you pay at the counter.
The interior is nice. There’s table and booth seating. It’s decorated in warm wood panels and feels clean and new, and warm and friendly.
Parking: There are many parking garages in Palo Alto so it’s not too hard for us to find parking
… moreThe service is fast. I don’t feel like we ever wait too long for our food. You can order on the iPad, which I appreciate, and see your order move through here queue. For payment you pay at the counter.
The interior is nice. There’s table and booth seating. It’s decorated in warm wood panels and feels clean and new, and warm and friendly.
Parking: There are many parking garages in Palo Alto so it’s not too hard for us to find parking
excapurity El
My favourite restaurant in the area for a calm dining.
I specially like their small bowl with salmon and sushi bites. But always was wondering why they didn’t serve the rolls.
And now they’re adding the sushi rolls to the testing menu. They’re really great!
Fresh and simple ingredients, no greasy and non healthy topings, amazing seared salmon on top ✨
Just. Simple. Delicious. Rolls.
Highly recommend
… moreI specially like their small bowl with salmon and sushi bites. But always was wondering why they didn’t serve the rolls.
And now they’re adding the sushi rolls to the testing menu. They’re really great!
Fresh and simple ingredients, no greasy and non healthy topings, amazing seared salmon on top ✨
Just. Simple. Delicious. Rolls.
Highly recommend