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24/08/2025: It was very surprising to realise that this Japanese place is way better than any other I’ve been eating, even in great restaurants in Japan or New York. The food was impeccably cooked, rich in flavours and balanced. The Sashimi was out-worldly and the Ramen changed the way I look at this food from now on. My eternal gratitude to chef Hirotsugu Aisu for bringing his craftsmanship to Europe. It will definitely be a good reason to return to Puglia.

23/08/2025: We went to Yumi Izakaya last Tuesday with three of us, and it was a truly excellent experience. We ordered several dishes to try a bit of everything: dashi gyoza, takoyaki, soft shell crab, tonkotsu shio ramen, ebi yaki soba, katsukare, and finally the dorayaki. Everything was delicious, with attention to detail and authentic flavors. Some less positive notes concern the service, which was a bit slow, and the upstairs setting, where the air conditioning wasn't working properly and it was quite hot. Furthermore, the wooden panels in front of the counter where we were seated were stained with spills, probably left by those who had eaten there before us. Nothing serious, but with a little more attention, it would have been perfect. I recommend, if possible, asking for a table downstairs, where the atmosphere is wonderful, with the chefs cooking right in front of you. In any case, Yumi Izakaya remains a top-notch Japanese restaurant, absolutely worth trying.