Located in Jeddah’s Mohammadiyyah district, Yashi offers a menu focused on Asian staples, from ramen and noodles to dumplings and curry.
The interior reflects its theme, with decor inspired by Asian motifs and a warm, inviting atmosphere that encourages diners to stay longer.
I started with a few light appetizers, including the surimi salad with sesame sauce and crispy rice with shrimp. Both were executed as described, the textures worked as expected and, most importantly, the flavors stayed on the traditional side. The kimchi wagyu taco is another dish worth trying, offering a subtle layer of heat.
The menu may be simple and limited in offerings, but I chose to try three ramen dishes for the mains. The tom yum ramen featured slow-cooked chicken broth with grilled shrimp, fresh noodles, vegetables, and a soy-marinated egg.
The broth had a clear balance of tang and spice, though the shrimp could have been slightly more prominent in flavor. Secondly, the yuzu ramen, with grilled chicken and enoki mushroom tempura, features a yuzu-infused broth that adds a light citrus note, offering a unique flavor not found elsewhere in the city.
The shoyu ramen, with wagyu beef slices in a 12-hour slow-cooked broth, offered tender meat and a flavorful broth. I also tried the spicy noodles with Chinese chili oil and wagyu beef. The heat was noticeable but manageable, and the bok choy added a fresh element to the dish.
A highlight is that the chili oil used in the noodles is available for purchase at the restaurant, allowing you to take a taste of Yashi home.
Dumplings, including shrimp and beef gyoza, were prepared cleanly, with a solid filling-to-wrapper ratio. For dessert, the mango sticky rice was consistent with expectations, with the mango adding a fresh, fruity note to the dish.
The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday and is worth a visit.
