Yo Sushi

(07) 236-7435
73, MinZu 2nd Road, Kaohsiung
Hours: Everyday
11 am-3 pm; 5 pm-9 pm

A man from the UK, with his last savings, originally started YO! Sushi. It's been expanding throughout Europe since 1997, and now it's here in the middle of Kaohsiung city. Located near the corner of MinZu and LiouHe Roads, the gigantic funky sign is hard to miss. The restaurant's interior design is very much like the food - simple sophistication. Their intimate cubicle-like sections allow you to enjoy private conversations. YO! Sushi serves fusion Japanese cuisine with an edge, from traditional fresh sashimi and nori wrapped hand rolls to nigiri (three blocks of rice with a variety of toppings). The rolls are their specialty, and you have plenty to choose from. The tempura fried soft shell crab, Japanese pickles and avocado, drizzled with creamy mayonnaise is definitely a futomaki dish you cannot miss (5 rolls at NT$100). For more variety, try the Mixed Platter that comes in 3 sizes (small, medium, large) from NT$80 to NT$160. Beverages are limited to Heineken, Taiwan Beer and Japanese Sake, but you will be served unlimited green tea and hot miso soup.

--By Cheryl Sim, translated by Annie Liu