Yuzen Japanese Cuisine
restaurant
A Mercer Island sushi spot where chef-owner David pairs classical Japanese technique with welcoming warmth.
Description
The restaurant takes its name from the traditional Japanese dyeing craft of yuzen, rooted in patience, detail, and deliberate artistry. Open on Mercer Island since 2006, the spot is run by chef David and his wife, Alexis. David built his craft in Seattle, where he trained under Takaya Hanamoto and Ryuichi Nakano to absorb the precision, discipline, and respect behind classical Japanese culinary tradition.