Yuyake DanDan Izakaya

Beware they will stop you if you don’t tip 😭

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

The beef broth ramen is absolutely delicious and highly recommended! We also enjoyed the sushi, especially the yellowtail roll. While they don't have a specific kids' menu, we easily created a great meal for our child by ordering a mix-and-match of side noodles and grilled shrimp.
Lastly, the green tea ice cream was so good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came in Tuesday night just missing their happy hour (5-6:30p). There were two tables and a pair at the bar with me when I entered. Didntnwaitndor a seat but probably waited 12-15 minutes to place my order.

Spicy miso ramen + extra ramen.

Waited about 30 minutes for my food. About 3 minutes before my food was ready the chef at the bar finally acknowledged my food was almost ready.

A teenage girl as at the host stand and a teenage boy was serving.

Upon checkout with the boy I requested 10% off and he did. I asked him if he realized the food took 30 minutes and he replied our kitchen was busy, which it did become.

But I think some simple training especially for how to clear the table cause the young girl was hoovering over me waiting to refill my water and clear my table after and honestly if management told them to just take 10% off without prompt or even a side of edimame when they realized the kitchen became slammed would've gone a long way.

Small $3 gestures go a long way.

I can imagine on a weekend this place may be a nightmare to get good service.

3 stars for today. I'll come back on a weekend and see if I'm proven wrong.

Score chart:
5 stars for obove and beyond
4 stars for meeting and beating what should be expected
3 stars for dropping the ball
2 stars for bad food / service
1 star for never return / never come here

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Wow we just stumble upon this restaurant and discovered this place with some amazing
Food.
Servers are friendly and the environment is cozy. Definitely recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The best Japanese restaurant in Pleasanton!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sent a “clean” bowl back because it had old food in it. Waitress brought me another “clean” bowl with even more old food in it. Disgusting experience. Avoid.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The best Japanese restaurant. Everything we ordered just like what I had in Japan. Definitely will come back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yuyake Dandan Izakaya was a fantastic discovery for izakaya-style Japanese food. The Zuwaigani Crab Chawanmushi was phenomenal, and the fish was exceptionally fresh, well-prepared, and delicious. The only downside was that the seating was a bit cramped, which made it feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

excellent food the Saba was incredibly fresh and tasty. great service

got the chawanmushi, hamachi collar, and nigiri omakase and all were excellent. No notes - def recommend this place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing restaurant! The atmosphere is cozy and stylish, with a true Japanese vibe. The dishes are beautifully presented, fresh, and full of flavor. The sushi and rolls were especially outstanding — the fish literally melts in your mouth. Service is top-notch: attentive, polite, and never intrusive. This is definitely a place you want to come back to again and again. Highly recommend to anyone who loves authentic Japanese cuisine!

Authentic, fresh food with a great atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommended 💯 🍲👌

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is good, it reminded me of Tokyo. Service was great.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Slightly pricy, but delicious food overall! Staff is friendly and attentive. Every time we go, we try new items and they haven't disappointed. The restaurant is a bit small, but definitely gives the Japanese tapas vides.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came here a couple of times. Food here is very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5