Weekend MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE
Yayoi’s novel approach Japanese fast-casual dining chain comes to downtown Palo Alto
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ayoi’s decor is sparse: vertical wood slats on one wall, the other walls white, white and the only decoration is two small planter boxes in one corner. Tabletops are unadorned wood. Center tables are communal and side tables have dividers to break up the room. It’s a clean look, sleek and utilitarian. Continued on next page
Review by Dale F. Bentson
Photos by Veronica Weber
Yayoi’s nanban teishoku is fried chicken coated in sweet-and-sour sauce, topped with tartar sauce and accompanied by a green salad. June 10, 2016 Q Mountain View Voice Q MountainViewOnline.com Q
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