Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge

Teill Claassen 2 months ago

Great vibe, excellent (Americanized ) sushi with creative rolls! Don’t expect Fatty Tuna or (real) Mackrel , but the quality of their [more basic] sashimi was great. The rage sauce did not complement the sushi- but I imagine it would be amazing with their noodle dishes. The tomato ginger soup was great! And the happy hour sashimi plate for $10 was delicious- even with the pretend-to-be-crab sticks. $25 for 2 signature rolls was definitely a nice treat- though I learned of it from google reviews and NOT the happy hour menu, I presume because the price jumped from $22 to 25. Sat at the sushi bar- amazing to watch the chefs work!! Well oiled machine! And knowledgeable and friendly to guests while working pretty fast to handle the volume on a Tuesday! For a sushi bar, it is a limited ingredient sushi bar. But they also do noodles, fried Japanese foods, tons of appetizers, etc. They grow their herbs in-house and make their own sauces! The quality is great. Will definitely visit again next time we are in town!

Michael Moore 2 months ago

Yosake is definitely worth checking out, especially during Happy Hour. The menu offers a great value with a nice selection of items from both the appetizer and dinner menus, making it easy to try a variety of dishes without breaking the bank. The standout of the meal was the Pork Udon Bowl—rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. It’s a dish I’d absolutely order again. The sushi, on the other hand, was decent but fairly average. It was fresh and well-prepared, but nothing that really stood out compared to other sushi spots. The biggest downside was the service. While our server was friendly, the timing of the food was off and everything came out much slower than expected. To their credit, they recognized the issue without us having to ask and graciously took a little off our bill, which was a thoughtful gesture and appreciated.

Nic R 3 months ago

If you’re anywhere near Wilmington, don’t miss Yosake Sushi Lounge. We walked in on a Friday night with no reservation and were lucky enough to grab seats at the sushi bar. Watching the chefs work was worth the visit by itself—they’re an absolute machine, turning out beautiful dishes with incredible precision. We started with the chicken and jalapeño egg rolls, which had just the right amount of spice. Crispy, fresh, and out to us in no time. For sushi, we ordered the Chef’s Choice and the “How We Roll.” The Chef’s Choice was one of the most creative sushi experiences I’ve ever had. The fun is that you never know exactly what you’re getting, but I can promise it’ll be fresh, inventive, and absolutely delicious. I’d order it again in a heartbeat. We also had another specialty roll (I wish I could remember the name!), and it was just as unique and flavorful. Without question, this was one of the best sushi experiences I’ve had in the last ten years. The quality of the fish, the creativity, the presentation, and the pace of service were all exceptional. One last tip—don’t let the stairs keep you away. There’s an elevator if you need it. We’ll absolutely be back.

Kelly King 5 months ago

Walk upstairs 2nd floor or use elevator in the back. Lots of seating. Tables, bar, sushibar area. The food was not what I expected for the price. The teriyaki chicken and veggies was spicy and had green bell peppers which through me off. The noodle bowl was supper sweet. The sushi was awesome!! The waitress was too.

Gerald Spencer 6 months ago

Yosake is one of my all time favorites for culinary delights in Wilmington. Ask anyone, what is the best "soosh" place and they always say Yosake. I have been eating at places like this for years and in big cities like N.Y., Seattle, Chicago, Boston, Philly, DC... This place has that vibe. They take it very serious to bring out the best. Cool spot to bring a date to as well.