During lunch at the Indimex Cafe a fortnight ago, Meatballs And Beef Cheeks enquired if I would accept an invitation for a 50% discounted meal at Yuzu&Co, a Japanese restaurant at New Farm. I accepted and I am today accompanied by my partner and Mum for lunch. As we walk into this chic little restaurant I watch with amusement their reaction as they meet Cooly Singh, owner and head chef of Yuzu&Co. Chef Singh from Northern India was previously 2nd Sous Chef at Sake where he worked for 5 years.

Menus and cold water are provided while we chat about Yuzu&Co which is just over a year old. I explain to my guests that the Yuzu fruit is used in the preparation of foods in Japanese cuisine. I suggest we dine on the dishes from the menu and ask Chef Singh to select our lunch order.

Our first shared dish is a surprisingly large serving of Popcorn Shrimp, tempura prawns tossed in a spicy mayo. Served hot from the fryer these fresh prawns are an instant winner.
Rating: 4.5/5.0

The presentation of the Ikura Scallop draw many compliments. The scallops are topped with chilli oroshi, salmon and flying fish roe and served in a Ponzu sauce. These fresh sweet scallops is my Mum's favourite dish.
Rating: 5.0/5.0

The Kingfish Jalapeño in a Yuzu soy look so fresh and appetising. The sashimi fish is so fresh it is quite firm. Personally, I would prefer the Kingfish sashimi slices a fraction thicker.
Rating:4.5/5.0

The Sashimi Tacos look simply exquisite and reminded me of Espresso&Matcha's recent meal at Nobu, Burswood Casino. The crispy nori tacos are filled with diced salmon, tuna and a tomato salsa. Perhaps a touch more salt in the salsa but these yummy tacos are a delicious mouthful.
Rating: 5.0/5.0

After four seafood dishes I'm pleasantly surprised to see Chef Singh appear with a meaty platter of Wagyu Truffle. Sliced MS10 Wagyu beef topped with a truffle salsa in a Yuzu soy. These thin beef slices are lightly seared on the top side and are my partner's favourite dish.
Rating: 5.0/5.0

To complete the meal, a plate of beautiful Pork Gyoza in a Ponzu sauce are served. Having eaten dumplings all over Brisbane, these Gyoza are good but not great.
Rating: 4.0/5.0

Knowing my Mum is a chip lover I ask for a serving of Tempura sweet potato fries. They arrive hot in a light Tempura batter and are well received. Being outside of our lunch order I won't rate these fries.

Yuzu&Co is a tastefully decorated and unassuming restaurant on Brunswick St. Some of our dishes today are undoubtedly five star in presentation and would match the culinary creations of some of our fine dining Japanese restaurants in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Good luck and Domo Arigato Yuzu&Co!