Yotsuba opens its first izakaya, Man Yo, near Jianguomen's Scitech Plaza. Compared to a traditional izakaya – dark wood and nooks to hide away in – Man Yo is modern and bright and squeezes in 120 seats across two floors, including an open sushi bar, several private rooms, and a tatami seating area in the middle, which was particularly elegant thanks to well thought out ornaments from Japan that adorn the space.
The imported seafood is priced reasonably: starters got for RMB 20-35; tempura of shrimp, pumpkin, tofu, and oyster RMB 20-120; sashimi platters RMB 120-350; sashimi RMB 75-250 (five pieces); sushi RMB 50-90; Japanese hot pot RMB 70-150; udon noodles RMB 55-65; and desserts RMB 20-30. The kitchen's signature dishes are wagyu and seafood robatayaki, skewers cooked over hot charcoal.
Those working nearby will be happy to hear that Man Yo's lunch set is also great value, with five different set menus priced RMB 80-150, each featuring eight to 10 courses each. There are also 30 kinds of sake, shochu, and plum wine to choose from, including a bunch of sake at good value (RMB 200-400 per bottle). Even if you skip the lunch set, compared to Yotsuba, ordering a la carte from Man Yo would still be less expensive at around RMB 300-500 per person, and we must admit, we felt a little more at home in the comparatively casual atmosphere.
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