Izakaya Yu
53 Stuart St, Mullumbimby NSW 2482, Australia
ClosedToday Closed today · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-regarded Japanese restaurant at Mullumbimby near Byron Bay with a 4.6 rating across 190 diners.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:30 – 15:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 19:30
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 21:00
- Friday
- 11:30 – 21:00
- Saturday
- Closed
- SundayToday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Izakaya Yu brings authentic Japanese izakaya dining to Stuart Street in Mullumbimby, a charming town in the hinterland near Byron Bay. A 4.6 rating from 190 reviews shows it has built a loyal following.
The appeal is genuinely well-regarded Japanese food in a relaxed, alternative town — a great choice for a flavourful dinner, a meal with friends or trying something a little different. Mullumbimby's charming main street makes it easy to combine a visit with a wider day exploring the Byron hinterland.
Menus, trading hours and availability change over time, and busy nights may call for a booking. To be sure of a table and the latest details, it's worth contacting the restaurant directly before you plan your visit.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.6 from 190 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 81
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 69
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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