Yumi Izakaya In Lecce

You couldn't give less than 5 stars in all categories to this restaurant! Excellent quality, service, professionalism! Really compliments. My partner and I have found our new favorite place in Lecce. Ps. Note of merit for the katsu sando which is truly an explosion of taste and for the properly made SUSHI!

I hadn't been back for a few months, waiting for the cold weather to arrive so I could eat some hot ramen. To be brief, the food is always excellent, but the change of staff (I imagine due to the opening in Bari) weighs heavily on the atmosphere of the place: I had a feeling of neglect and everything was noisier than usual. I'll edit, since I can't answer directly: I don't think I said anything so negative, as if I hadn't put a star: I just said my impressions compared to other times. I said that the food is always excellent and that I found different staff at other times is a fact, that's all. Then, in short, on one side I had oriental music and on the other the loud bass of reggae which I think came from the kitchen 😂 (other times not).

The restaurant itself is beautiful and the online menu was convenient (especially for those who don't read Italian). Service was efficient although not particularly warm. There is a great selection of Japanese food, and after traveling in Europe for a while, I was ready for a taste of home. The wagyu dumplings and Osaka-style okonomiyaki were fine, although the latter was particularly authentic which came down to the batter and lack of cabbage. That said, the quality of the fish and seasoning of the rice in the tuna hand roll were very good. Would definitely recommend sticking with sushi or the deep fried dishes here. All in all a decent experience and would be willing to go back to try other foods. The restaurant itself was beautiful and the online menu was helpful (especially if you can't read Italian). Service was efficient but not particularly warm. There is a wide selection of Japanese food, and while traveling in Europe, I found myself missing the taste of my hometown for the first time in a while. The wagyu gyoza and Osaka-style okonomiyaki were decent, but the latter in particular tasted a little different from the authentic one, and I think it was because of the batter and the amount of cabbage. That said, the quality of the fish used in the tuna hand roll sushi and the seasoning of the rice were very good. Sushi and fried foods are especially recommended here. Overall not a bad experience and I would like to visit again to try other dishes.

In the heart of the center of Lecce there is this truly Japanese restaurant, one of a kind, capable of transporting you to an authentic corner of Japan. As soon as you cross the threshold, you are greeted by an atmosphere with attention to the smallest details, which evokes Japanese culture in every element. The quality of the dishes, then, is simply extraordinary. Every bite is a sensorial journey: authentic flavours, extremely fresh ingredients and impeccable presentation. It is impossible not to be won over by the creativity and mastery of the chef, whose talent is truly unparalleled. I have never tasted anything like it in my life: a true delicacy for the palate. A special thanks to Gianni and Annalisa, always welcoming and professional, who with their warmth make the experience even more special. The staff also stands out for its courtesy and competence, helping to create an impeccable service. Yumi is a real fortune for the people of Salento, a jewel that enriches the city's gastronomic offer with a rare authenticity. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to have an unforgettable culinary experience! ❤️

We were here on a Saturday evening, we booked for 10.30pm for two people and found our reserved seats already free. The environment is nice, traditional but overall I didn't find it very well looked after. You sit around a counter next to each other and through a glass window you can see the staff busy cooking, this really gives the feeling of being in a Japanese restaurant. We ordered some nigiri which were truly the best I've ever eaten. Then some good gyoza too. And finally some ramem and yakisoba. To drink two sapporos and a gin and tonic. The sore point is really the service. The staff are friendly but when we were given the soy sauce saucers they were dirty, full of rice, and the ramen spoon was also dirty. At the end of our dinner a waiter came by while we were looking at the menu and asked us if we wanted anything else, we said we were choosing, exactly 5 minutes later we told the waitress behind the counter the dish we had chosen and she told us that the kitchen was closed. These imperfections clash with the intimate environment created inside the restaurant, given that there are no seats that do not allow the staff to monitor the customers and communicate that the kitchen is closing. The bathroom, which is the only one for men and women, gives off a somewhat dirty feeling and clashes with the rest of the room. I wouldn't even have noticed these mistakes in an all-you-can-eat sushi, but I believe that, by paying a higher price for an experience like this, which I also consider fair, everything should be taken care of and honestly, I haven't found the cure that I would have expected. I will return to change my mind, but now I wouldn't recommend it.

Abbiamo mangiato benissimo in questo risorante tradizionale giapponese portato avanti davvero con gusto, passione e massima attenzione alla qualità. Merita almeno una visita per rendersi conto della differenza rispetto a tanti altri ristoranti che si difiniscono di "cucina giapponese". Qui si respira cultura giapponese in ogni assaggio. Consigliatissimo.

incredible place, exceptional food, no less friendly and friendly service, and an environment almost like a real izakaya, I will definitely return

A place in full Japanese style with a long counter, partly facing the kitchen. On the first floor there are a few tables with another counter. Note of demerit: the bathroom. Below the standard of the rest of the place. Excellent food and extremely consistent with traditional Japanese cuisine. Not just sushi, on the contrary, cooked and non-fish based dishes prevail. Excellent quality and impeccable service. Poor wine and beer list. Highly recommended!

Omotenashi is a Japanese term that indicates the art of hospitality. Every aspect, from the presentation of the dishes to the impeccable service, reflects the attention and dedication with which the chef and staff take care of guests. I thought I would have to wait to go to Japan to experience this characteristic of their culture, but instead I can find it comfortably in my backyard. Everything was impeccable, from the staff to the food, there is little else to say.

Bellissima esperienza, cucina di alto livello dal gusto autentico. Il locale poi è veramente bello e caratteristico. Gentilissimo il personale. Super consiglio