Yataii — Restaurant in Bengaluru

We Went to Yataii for a celebratory dinner , This place was amazing & outstanding 😍 The view from the skylounge on the 18th floor, the sakee served in cauviars and small sake cups and light Japanese music playing in the background gives you the vibes of a authentic izakaya. Tried the Kiku, a multi course meal, equivalent to a taster menu to get a whole range of Japanese flavours. Was thoroughly pleased with the experience. We ordered the sushi platter , even gave us some extra veggie stuff without compromising on the non veg. (i didn’t want the platter if he was going to reduce the seafood). the pork i had (the slow roasted) was nice but i should have ordered the pork belly instead. crispy avaocado roll was amazing and best i’ve had in bangalore, so soft and creamy , the noodles we get were okay tho probably should have opted for the ramen instead , highlight was the platter though 😍 The service is excellent only topped by the food. one of the best in in city you must try the tempura 😍 The ebi maki rolls, & the maki avacado and salmon is superb. Also their yaki meshi rice is fantastic in prawn & veg. We were served many different kinds of Sushi, seafood salads, Mouth watering prawn & chicken Tempuras, Miso soup, Japanese Curry & many more. We had one of there 7 course menus to try as many things as possible and was not disappointed. Everything tasted great to perfect, even the things I was sceptical about at first. Authentic Japanese Cuisine. A must in Bangalore, great ambience, highly hospitable staff & the Chef's got some skills...! The staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the food, as expected from a restaurant in a high end hotel. The ambience is very relaxed & cozy, perfect for taking family and friends. Definitely recommend the place for the experience of the Japanese flavours. One of the lovely authentic Japanese restaurants & Extremely friendly , courteous staff, great food , great staff enjoyed dinning in yataii , this Japanese restaurant has one of the-best Japanese varieties among the city...

Dinner at Yataii in the Shangri-La was every bit the five-star experience we hoped for. From the moment we entered, the hotel’s floral arrangements set the scene, lush, curated, and unmistakably grand.

We were seated by the French windows overlooking Bangalore’s city lights. The view added its own quiet drama, we were dining high above the rush below.

The evening began with a Bellini, crisp and elegant, with just enough peach to keep it refreshing without overpowering the prosecco. And a dirty martini which was flawless – cold, salty, and clean on the palate, served exactly as it should be without any additional theatrics.

We began our meal with the flamed nigiri, a fantastic decision because the eel was the standout – juicy, smoky, and rich without being heavy. Just the right amount of umami. The chicken karaage was simple but perfect: crisp, light, and deeply savoury. The ceviche was bright and balanced, letting the tuna shine while bringing in just the right citrus edge. The wok-tossed tenderloin with rice was generous and well-executed – the meat tender and flavourful, the sauce coating each grain of rice with intention.

Dessert reminded us what world class hospitality truly is. We ordered the stuffed peach with Forelle chocolate, which arrived warm and delicately sweet. When we mentioned we couldn’t eat too much dessert, our server quietly offered half portions of both the stuffed pear and the matcha cheesecake so we could try everything without feeling overwhelmed. Such thoughtful service done with efficient confidence.

They closed the meal with a complimentary chocolate mousse layered over sponge cake for my friend’s birthday. It was rich and smooth, beautifully presented, and a perfect ending.

Yataii knows exactly what it is – an elegant Japanese restaurant in a grand hotel, delivering quality without losing warmth. They made my friend’s birthday feel special in the way only true five-star...

A posh Japanese restaurant in the magnificent Shangri-La hotel . Besides the exotic view of the city from 18 th floor the restaurant offers some mouth watering japanese dishes. Our maitre ' de Vijay , was very hospitable and helped me through the selection of various dishes ( me being new to the cuisine). He not only explained the various dishes but also helped choose the best.He also suggested few modifications based on personal taste, which made dishes more delicious . I had ordered vegetarian ume and my husband ordered non veg matsu. Ume and Matsu are basically 7 course meals including appetizer , salad , main course , soup , dessert etc. Portion size is also good to accommodate all 7 courses , flavours bang on japanese . Veg appetizer was picked cucumber and radish , lady's fingers in soy , one mixed veg croquette , salad was a a mix of greens with pickled cucumber, carrot , radish in a seaweed tampura crunchy base , absolutely mouth watering. I also had veg dumplings , spicy noodles , and tofu in the following meals . Dessert was a super silky absolutely lip smacking panna cota with tempura ice cream. We ordered on cocktail Gari shu - pickled ginger and pomegranate beautifully muddled in a exquisite drink. Sake - Senjyu Kyubota Sake bottle which was really good but more pleasing to people with those taste flavours , my husband liked it a lot , I thought it was different .;) They also have an elaborate bar with drinks from all around the world . On the cons side , it's fine dining , in Shangri-La , be ready to shed some extra bucks for this. A must try for an authentic Japanese cuisine...