Yao Sushi (曜專賣壽司, often called 曜壽司) is an à-la-carte sushi shop tucked into a residential lane at No. 17, Lane 145, Lianxing Rd, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung. It is known for thick-cut nigiri, seared sushi and its mixed sushi platter. Hours are 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–21:00, closed Tuesdays. Reservations: 07-380-3180. About NT$500–800 per person; Google rating 4.3.
What kind of restaurant is Yao Sushi?
Yao Sushi sits in a residential lane at No. 17, Lane 145, Lianxing Rd, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung. It serves à-la-carte nigiri, rolls and sashimi rather than an omakase course. Several food blogs note the thick sashimi cuts and generous portions. iFoodie lists about NT$500–800 per person, a minimum spend and children's chairs; the ground floor has only a few tables, so book ahead at peak times.
What is on the Yao Sushi menu and how much does it cost?
Frequently mentioned items include the mixed sushi platter (總匯壽司), seared salmon belly nigiri, salmon-and-roe gunkan, bluefin tuna sashimi and botan shrimp. Prices recorded in a PopDaily review (around 2022): taro shrimp roll NT$300, seared conger eel with flounder sushi NT$170, seared large scallop sushi NT$150, seared flounder fin NT$130, cuttlefish sashimi NT$280, assorted sashimi NT$260. Prices change, so check the menu in store.
Yao Sushi opening hours and closing day
According to shop details listed on iFoodie and PopDaily, Yao Sushi opens for lunch 11:00–14:00 and dinner 17:00–21:00, and is closed every Tuesday. Holiday hours may vary, so check the shop's Facebook page or call before visiting.
How do I book Yao Sushi?
Book by phone at 07-380-3180. Seating is limited, so call ahead for weekend dinners and larger groups. Announcements and ad-hoc closures are posted on the shop's Facebook page.
How is it rated and what occasions does it suit?
Yao Sushi has a 4.3 Google rating and 4.5 on iFoodie. At about NT$500–800 per person with large portions, it suits family meals, casual get-togethers with friends, or anyone looking for good-value sushi in Sanmin District.