YŪGANA
Yūgana (優雅な), a Japanese word meaning elegant, graceful, or refined, depending on the context, is our nature.
The process of making sushi, from sourcing the freshest ingredients, delicate preparation, and the atmosphere whilst watching the chef perform his theatrical dance, is all Yūgana.
Our founder and head sushi chef, Edidiong San, started cooking at the age of 10.
He moved to the UK nearly 20 years ago, where he got exposed to cuisines across the globe.
His passion for sushi began over 10 years ago in his home kitchen to impress a crush.
That marked the beginning of his obsession with this very intricate culinary art form.
Over the years, he worked in sushi bars across the South of England.
The last Sushi Bar where he worked is the only sushi restaurant currently in the Michelin Guide in the South of England.
Chef Edidiong worked as the right-hand man under the owner Chef Kamil Skalczynski of Art Sushi, a sushi master, runner up of the World Sushi Cup, Japan and on the World Sushi Institute Adviser awarded by the Japanese Government.
As captain of his own ship, you can now enjoy Edidiong’s combined culinary skills from years of experience.
Everything in Yugana Sushi is unique whilst still utilising the traditional Edomae techniques, combined with fusion with influence from produce from the tropical regions of the planet.
The future of Yugana Sushi is an open bar venue here in Southampton, England.
For now, enjoy our culinary skills at your our food stall across the South East and South West of England, at your celebrations, private dining, parties, weddings, and corporate events.
Transform your event into a memorable experience with a bespoke menu crafted just for you. Contact us today to create a culinary journey that will captivate your guests and leave lasting impressions!
CONTACT
enquiries@yuganasushi.co.uk