Our own 2020 Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony 🇯🇵
As the 2020 Olympics have taken over the tele, it felt right to celebrate Great Britain’s hopeful success in style with our own Japanese feast - from the comfort of Cardiff! 🏴 🇯🇵
Our meal at YukiYan was incredible, every dish was full of flavour, vibrant with colour and the portion sizes had us rolling home with happy full bellies.
On the table we had: California roll sushi; my all time fave sushi! Can’t get enough of Japanese Mayo!
Teriyaki chicken served with fresh salad, a bowl of miso soup and served with a Japanese tartar sauce. It really works!
Tako Yaki; fluffy deep fried octopus balls served with Japanese mayo and dancing bonito flakes.
Katsu Don; breaded pork served on a bed of sticky rice, laced with egg, leeks and mushrooms in a sweet rich sauce.
Sapporo Ramen with minced pork, chargrilled pork loin, mushrooms, bean sprouts, egg and sweetcorn in a creamy broth. Topped with a cheeky knob of butter which made the dish so rich and delicious !
If you are a lover of Japanese food or want to start exploring new cuisines, YukiYan is the place to go! Located on woodville Road opposite the Irie Shack. Gorgeous decor with lots of Japanese art and really lovely staff who are willing to help you through the menu!
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