🍣 The Best Value Omakase in Greater Vancouver!
After 5 phone calls and months of waiting, I finally scored a reservation at Yugafu Japanese Bistro—and it was worth every second of the wait! Loved it so much that I tried to book my next visit right after paying... but they're fully booked for the year! 😭 (Waitlist, here I come!) 📍 Yugafu Japanese Bistro 18818 68 Ave #103, Surrey, BC 🍱 Today’s Omakase Set ($88/person): 🥚 Chawanmushi (Steamed Egg Custard) Light and savory, with mushrooms, shrimp, and snow peas. A delicate start! 🦐 Sweet Scallop & Monkfish Liver Lightly torched, but the liver’s slight bitterness wasn’t my favorite. 🐟 Crispy Black Cod + Bluefin Tako Wasabi 10/10!! Perfectly crispy skin, tender flesh—absolute perfection. 🍤 Tempura (With Surprises!) Not your average tempura! Shiitake stuffed with fish paste + shrimp-filled eggplant wrapped in shiso—so creative! 🍣 Sushi Highlights: Unagi (Eel): Crispy edges, rich fatty melt-in-your-mouth center. Unexpected star! Bluefin Otoro & Uni: Consistently excellent. Akami (Lean Tuna): Slightly fishy—a letdown. 🥣 Clam Miso Soup Warming and comforting. 🍨 Yuzu Ice Cream + Matcha Sauce Refreshing, citrusy finish! 💯 Why It’s Worth It: ✔ $88 for this quality? STEAL. ✔ Creative twists on classic dishes (that tempura!). ✔ Cozy, intimate vibe—feels like a hidden gem. Tip: Book months ahead—this place is in demand! Leaving full, happy, and already dreaming of my next visit. 🌅✨ #OmakaseLovers #SurreyEats #VancouverFoodie #HiddenGem #JapaneseCuisine #WorthTheWait