What to know
YUI opened as a response to Portlanders’ appetite for quieter, more focused dining experiences. The team set out to combine Japanese culinary technique with local harvests, creating a menu that changes with the seasons and highlights single ingredients. In Sunnyside, YUI matters because it offers a calm counterpoint to the city's loud dining scene — a place for slow meals, careful pairings, and neighbors to gather. Its emphasis on precision and provenance reflects a larger Portland trend toward craft-driven, ingredient-led restaurants.
Ingredient provenance
Sourcing & house-made
salads (gf) khao tod nam klook $20.00 seasoned crispy rice, minced pork, sour pork, shredded coconut, lemongrass, thai chili, cilantro, scallions, peanuts, and shallots tossed in a house-made dressing.
YUI official source ↗
