Yayoi – Japanese
This serene haven celebrates the balanced beauty of the Japanese teishoku tradition, where artfully arranged trays arrive laden with steaming bowls and soul-warming comforts. Guests can lose themselves in the rich, marbled tenderness of Wagyu sukiyaki simmering in a savory broth or the delicate, earthy sweetness of miso-glazed eggplant paired with perfectly grilled mackerel. Every bite captures a harmony of textures and seasonal flavors, offering a nourishing dining experience that feels both refined and deeply restorative.
20682, Homestead Road, Cupertino, CA, 95014-0451 +14085648852 https://www.yayoi-us.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, halal, dairy-free, low-sodium, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-fat, mediterranean, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, gerd, renal, tlc, alkaline, volumetrics, zone, aip, carnivore, raw-food, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Teishoku Set Menu
- Double Wagyu Sukiyaki - $41.5: Double portion of Wagyu beef, vegetables, and udon noodles simmered in savory sauce with slow-cooked egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nasu Miso & Saba - $28.5: Miso eggplant and grilled mackerel Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Sukiyaki - $33.5: Wagyu beef, vegetables, and udon noodles simmered in savory sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hitsumabushi - $33.9: Grilled eel over rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- YAYOI Gozen - $33.9: Assorted traditional Japanese set Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shoga Yaki - $25.5: Ginger pork Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Katsu - $27.5: Pork cutlet with miso sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ton Katsu - $26.5: Breaded pork cutlet Available at: dinner, lunch
- Niku Yasai Itame - $25.5: Stir-fried meat and vegetables Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Toji - $27.5: Mixed breaded cutlets simmered with egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Katsu Toji - $27.5: Pork cutlet simmered with egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Namban - $25.5: Fried chicken with tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Chicken - $23.5: Grilled chicken with teriyaki sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kara Age - $23.5: Japanese fried chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu YAYOI Gozen - $33.9: Chicken cutlet assorted set Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu - $26.5: Breaded chicken cutlet Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Toji - $27.5: Chicken cutlet simmered with egg Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Salmon - $30.5: Grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shima Hokke - $28.5: Salt-grilled Atka mackerel Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saba Shio - $23.9: Salt-grilled mackerel Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Don & Ju
- Salmon & Ikura Don - $27.5: Salmon and salmon roe over rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Omaze Don - $23.5: Mixed seafood and vegetables over rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon & Scallop Don - $24.5: Salmon and scallop over rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon & Tuna Don - $23.5: Salmon and tuna over rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Don - $23.5: Salmon over rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Una Ju - $43.5: Double portion of grilled eel over rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Katsu Toji Ju - $24.5: Pork cutlet with egg in a box Available at: dinner, lunch
- Una Ju - $33.5: Grilled eel over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyako Ju - $22: Chicken and egg over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Yakiniku Ju - $26.5: Grilled Wagyu beef over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles & Curry
- Wagyu Niku Udon - $18.9: Udon noodles with Wagyu beef Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkotsu Ramen - $17.5: Pork bone broth ramen Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen - $18.5: Spicy pork bone broth ramen Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Rice - $13.9: Japanese style curry with rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Katsu Curry - $22.5: Pork cutlet with curry rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Curry - $22.5: Chicken cutlet with curry rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Meal - $11.9: Assorted items for children Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Takoyaki - $9.5: Octopus balls Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Gyoza (3pcs) - $5: Vegetable dumplings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Gyoza (6pcs) - $8.5: Vegetable dumplings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ikura Chawanmushi - $7: Steamed egg custard with salmon roe Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Sashimi (3pcs) - $6: Fresh raw salmon Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Sashimi (6pcs) - $11: Fresh raw salmon Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki (12pcs) - $18.5: Octopus balls Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Karaage (2pcs) - $4.5: Japanese fried chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Karaage (10pcs) - $17.5: Japanese fried chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Salad - $13: Fresh tofu and greens Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asari Sakamushi - $13.5: Clams steamed in sake Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Age-Gyoza (12pcs) - $16.5: Fried dumplings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ikageso Kara Age - $7.5: Fried squid legs Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Salad - $15: Salmon and fresh greens Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza (3pcs) - $5: Pork dumplings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza (6pcs) - $8.5: Pork dumplings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chawanmushi - $5.5: Steamed egg custard Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Carpaccio - $13.5: Thinly sliced salmon with dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Age-dashi Tofu - $5.8: Deep fried tofu in broth Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tororo - $5.5: Grated mountain yam Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asari Miso Soup - $5.5: Miso soup with clams Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Seared Salmon Don - $8: Small bowl of seared salmon over rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamago Yaki - $8.5: Japanese rolled omelet Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Natto - $2.5: Fermented soybeans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup - $2.5: Traditional soybean paste soup Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Ikura Don - $8: Small bowl of salmon roe over rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $6: Boiled soybeans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- On-tama - $2: Soft boiled egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Curry Sauce (Medium) - $5.8: Side of curry sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Side Udon - $6.5: Small portion of udon noodles Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gohan - $2.5: Steamed white rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Una Don - $12: Small bowl of grilled eel over rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi-Bites
- Ikura Sushi Bite - $4.9: Salmon roe Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Sushi Bite - $3.9: Spicy tuna Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eel Sushi Bite - $4.9: Grilled eel Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Scallop & Masago Sushi Bite - $4.3: Scallop and smelt roe Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Salmon Sushi Bite - $3.9: Spicy salmon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Coco Jelly Anmitsu - $8.3: Coconut jelly with sweet bean paste and fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Mochi Ice Cream - $2.5: Vanilla ice cream wrapped in rice cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Dorayaki with Matcha Ice Cream - $8: Sweet pancake with matcha ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Matcha Tiramisu - $7.5: Green tea flavored tiramisu Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Matcha Mochi Ice Cream - $2.5: Matcha ice cream wrapped in rice cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Matcha Warabi Mochi - $5: Bracken starch dumplings with matcha Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Black Sesame Mochi Ice Cream - $2.5: Black sesame ice cream wrapped in rice cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Shiratama Mochi Zenzai - $8.3: Sweet red bean soup with mochi balls Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Red Bean Mochi Ice Cream - $2.5: Red bean ice cream wrapped in rice cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Oi Ocha - $3.4: Bottled green tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ramune - $4: Japanese marble soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Sparkling Water - $3.5: Carbonated water
- Golden Oolong Tea - $3.4: Iced oolong tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sprite - $2.6: Lemon-lime soda
- Jasmin Green Tea - $3.4: Iced jasmine tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coke - $2.6: Cola soda
- Calpico - $3.4: Japanese uncarbonated soft drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Diet Coke - $2.6: Low-calorie cola soda
- Matcha Iced Tea - $3.5: Iced green tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kokuto Matcha Iced Latte - $4: Brown sugar matcha latte Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Matcha Iced Milk - $3.75: Matcha with milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Whipped Matcha Iced Milk - $4.25: Matcha milk with whipped topping Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Sen Cha Hot Tea - $6: Hot green tea (Pot for 2-3) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hoji Cha Hot Tea - $6: Roasted hot green tea (Pot for 2-3) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Matcha Genmai Cha Hot Tea - $6: Green tea with roasted rice (Pot for 2-3) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Sakura Sen Cha Hot Tea - $6: Cherry blossom green tea (Pot for 2-3) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sapporo Draft Mega Mug (34oz) - $15: Draft beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Sapporo Draft Beer (Small) - $6: Draft beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Sapporo Draft Beer (Large) - $7.5: Draft beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Sapporo Reserve (12oz) - $6: Premium lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Sapporo Premium Light (12oz) - $6: Light lager Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- YAYOI Sake Lychee Martini - $4: Sake based cocktail Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Champion Sake Tasting Flight - $15: Three 1.5oz sake samples Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sparkling Sake Flower - $12.5: Sparkling sake Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sparkling Sake Yuzu - $12.5: Yuzu flavored sparkling sake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sparkling Sake Peach - $12.5: Peach flavored sparkling sake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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