LIFE for anime lovers is expected to become more exciting as a Japanese restaurant was recently opened on the second floor of the MovieTowne Mall at Turkeyen.
The owner of YuGo Japanese Fusion Restaurant is a US-based Guyanese businessman and he told Buzz that it is an anime-inspired eatery which has ramen noodles as its main attraction.
He said that the huge community of anime fans is what inspired him to open the restaurant.

“There’s a huge community of people, young people in Guyana between the ages of around 14 to I’d say 40 that are heavily influenced and interested in anime and anime culture.”
The businessman further stated that today there are people in Guyana who are pushing the anime culture forward, like, for example, the creators of the annual MARS Convention that was last held in August this year.

Apart from that anime convention, not much is done to highlight this aspect of the Japanese culture, which seems to be taking Guyana by storm. The good turnout at the anime convention is evidence that hundreds of Guyanese love animated films and the characters.
The décor at YuGo is second to none. The moment you step through the doors of the restaurant, you will feel as though you have teleported into the world of anime.

Although small, the restaurant can seat up to 30 persons at once, creating that safe space where anime lovers can enjoy authentic Japanese meals, prepared fresh every day.
“We want to cater to an exclusive set of people, and deliver on a curated menu at the highest level,” he said.
YuGo not only provides great ambience, but prospective customers will be happy to know that its prices are unmatched, especially for a restaurant of its kind.

According to its owner, when their prices are compared to that of another restaurant, YuGo has a much lower price range.
Moreover, at the restaurant, customers can customise their own ramen bowls, just like persons in other parts of the world are able to do. Customers are allowed to choose the heat intensity of their noodles, as well as what goes into their bowls.
In addition to ramen, a number of other Japanese meals and desserts are being offered such as rice/ wok, Kakuteru, Zensai, rolls and of course, noodles.

Japanese inspired drinks are also included at their drinks bar. A ramen bar is included in the entire set up.
Entertainment wise, music will be played throughout the restaurant, and anime movies will be shown.
Before its official opening, persons had already made enough reservations to full the restaurant for the entire weekend.
Those interested in making a reservation may do so through the restaurant’s Instagram page (yugonoodles) or call 592-716-9912
The opening days are Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 15:00 hours to 22:00 hours.