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YO! Sushi's global success

21st May 2013

The YO! Sushi brand is one of the most famous in the world, punching well above its weight with 77 restaurants in 7 countries; 64 in the UK and 13 franchised overseas in Ireland, Portugal, Norway the Middle East and the US. Read More...

YO! Sushi ... the story so far

21st May 2013

Founded in 1997, YO! Sushi brought the concept of a Japanese ‘kaiten’ sushi bar that delivered food to customers via a conveyor belt travelling 8cm per second to the masses, and became the original and most famous sushi brand in the UK, with the first restaurant opened in Soho, London. YO! Sushi was a brand new concept in dining and catapulted Londoners into the 21st century which made us the most talked about dining experience. Our customers queued around the block as we gave the capital a slice of Urban Tokyo. The experience was fun and exciting, whilst the food was revolutionary and made lovingly, as AA Gill (Sunday Times) pointed out in his review stating it was “the best sushi in London" and Fay Maschler (Evening Standard) said she had “seen the future and it is fun". Read More...

Peach Report: Britains most successfull eating out brands

22nd Jun 2012

YO! Sushi is the number one brand that customers are most likely to re-visit. Read More...

Bath Magazine: Fancy making a roll for lunch?

14th Jun 2012

New year’s resolutions to make healthier choices with our food inspired Lauren O’Donohue to attend a sushi making work shop at Bath’s YO! Sushi restaurant. Read More...

Wheresgoodtoeat.com: YO! Sushi is 15 years old, celebration offer.

14th Jun 2012

To celebrate the opening of the very first YO! Sushi restaurant in 1997 on Poland Street, for ONE DAY ONLY, the UK’s favourite sushi restaurant group is giving away all dishes from the conveyor belt for the unbelievably price of just 97p per plate. Read More...

M&C Report: Raw Talent at the top

14th Jun 2012

Company's Executives go back to the floor. Read More...

The Journal (Newcastle): Ben pops the question at a sushi bar.

14th Jun 2012

When Jennifer Ramsay stopped off for a nibble on some sushi, she had no idea a diamond engagement ring would be hidden among the spicy squid and chicken teriyaki. Read More...

YO! Sushi Sustainability And Provenance

9th Feb 2011

Since the founding of the company back in 1997, YO! Sushi has sourced all fish from reputable suppliers who share our concerns with regards to environmental issues and sustainability of at-risk species through over fishing and the subsequent depletion of certain fish. Read More...

YO! Sushi is Olive Magazine's Top Pick

9th Feb 2011

YO! Sushi wins Gold award for 'Best Value Restaurant Chain'! Read More...

YO! Bento Boxes from only £5!