Yuchan Shokudo (formerly Yakitori Yuchan)
$$ • Japanese, Ramen, TapasAbout Yuchan Shokudo (formerly Yakitori Yuchan)
Customers' Favorites
Chicken Thigh Katsu Curry Platter
Chicken Katsu Curry Platter
SP Pork Tonkotsu Ramen
Spicy Tan-Tan Ramen
Tokyo Shoyu Ramen
Ex Tonkotsu Ramen
Spicy Miso Ramen
Chicken Kara
Noodles
Takoyaki
Recent Reviews
218 ratings
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Very good food friendly staff pleasant environment.
Oh man! Where do I start!? Yakitori Yuchan is by far the best experience you’ll ever have with Yakitori it’s not that glazed mushy or rubbery chicken thrown on a menu as an afterthought, it’s a grilled succulent item treated with care, highlighted and enhanced by seasoning or sauce. The food reminds me of my grandmother’s cooking, and the yakitori is next level, with sophistication and a degree of skill you haven’t had outside of Japan. The duck may be the best thing...read full review
Agree with Bick Dougan. The food is amazing, with especially nice item variety, but the process of waiting to ordering in a line, and then being seated in a booth decorated with newspapers with gaudy content is a bit off. The table I was seated at was slightly sticky, in that way that’s plastic surfaces sometimes get. Recommend the black pork katsu special and monthly skewer special day. Be aware of super long waits.
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 10PM |
| Friday | 12 - 11PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 11PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 10PM |
Yuchan Shokudo, formerly Yakitori Yuchan, is a popular restaurant in Davis that offers a wide range of Japanese dishes. The restaurant has a unique ordering system where customers order at the counter and are then seated. The service can be hit or miss, with some reviewers experiencing an abrasive welcome, while others have had pleasant interactions with the staff. The food, however, is consistently praised, with standout dishes including the chicken Kara-age, Tokyo shoyu ramen, miso ramen, steak special, chasu donburi, double spicy tuna, and takoyaki. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a cozy yet modern vibe that makes it feel like a traditional Japanese restaurant. Prices may be a bit higher than expected, but the quality of the food and the efficient service make it a worthwhile experience. Many customers appreciate that they can walk up, order quickly, and have their meals brought to them, which makes the process more convenient. The rice and soup are complimentary and can be refilled at any time, adding to the overall satisfaction. Overall, Yuchan Shokudo is a top-notch restaurant in Davis that is definitely worth a visit for those craving authentic Japanese food.