We have totally changed the menu which we know maybe a little bit of a disappointment some of you who really loved what we have been doing.

As with the tradition of Yatai we always like to challenge people [...]]]> Yatai, as you may already know, is open back at its old home on Skene Street (01224 635480).

We have totally changed the menu which we know maybe a little bit of a disappointment some of you who really loved what we have been doing.

As with the tradition of Yatai we always like to challenge people with new ideas and thinking when it comes to food. On the 14th of August we re-opened with what is known as a Kaiseki menu.  Basically this is a traditional art form that balances the taste, texture, appearance, and colors of food.  Only fresh seasonal ingredients are used and are prepared to enhance their flavour often from our own garden.  Everything is taken into account with Kaiseki.  Not only are the dishes carefully presented but the colours and styles of the plates are chosen to enhance the appearance of the ingredients.

This is an experiment for Aberdeen and Scotland as a whole and we desperately want it to succeed, however, your support is the most important part. We invite you to come and experience the new menu with an open mind and let us know, honestly, what you think.

We ask you to indulge us and open your mind to what Scotland has to offer.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Yours sincerely, John, CB, Junko, Rado, Alex, Ivan, Ruairi and Craig

Here is a quick look at a typical weekly menu: Yatai Menu.  Please be aware that as we are now sourcing ingredients and produce locally, the menu will change regularly.

Under regulation (EC) 853/2004, annex III, Section VIII, Chapter III, D, 1. all unprocessed fishery products, intended to be eaten raw or almost raw (e.g. sashimi or sushi) require to have been frozen to -20C. Freezing of such fish may take place at any point in the supply chain prior to [...]]]> Please sign our petition: www.ipetitions.com/petition/frozenfishforsushi/

Under regulation (EC) 853/2004, annex III, Section VIII, Chapter III, D, 1. all unprocessed fishery products, intended to be eaten raw or almost raw (e.g. sashimi or sushi) require to have been frozen to -20C. Freezing of such fish may take place at any point in the supply chain prior to sale to the final consumer. Food businesses may choose to freeze the fish or the final product, including when the fish forms only part of the final product.

The effect of this on Yatai is that we can no longer serve local fish at its freshest. To do so will be breaking the law and Yatai could be closed down for good by Environmental Health.

Yatai will not take fresh local fish and freeze it then defrost it and serve it to you. It would breach everything that Yatai stands for.

Unfortunately, we have had no choice but to discontinue the service of the following: Salmon, Sea Bream, Sea Bass, Squid and turbot as sushi or sashimi as of the 21st of July. It is with great regret that we have to do this and I am sure you will be very disappointed also.

Yatai intends to fight this legislation by every means possible.

If you feel strongly about this, to write to your MP and MEP.

嘆願書への署名活動にご協力をお願います http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/frozenfishforsushi/

EUによる条例＜（EC）853/2004, annex III, Section VIII, Chapter III, D, 1＞の施行にともない、生あるいは生に近い状態で消費される未加工の水産物（例：刺身、すし）は、マイナス20度以下で冷凍処理することが義務づけられることとなりました。この条例により、水産物の捕獲から店頭に出されるまでのいずれかの時点において冷凍処理がなされることになります。また飲食販売店が魚類や切り身を冷凍処理することもできますが、たとえ生の魚が料理のほんの一部に含まれる場合であっても冷凍処理をしなければなりません。この条例により、当店Yataiでは地元近海で獲れる新鮮な魚を刺身やお鮨（すし）として提供できなりました。冷凍処理をせずに刺身やお鮨（すし）を店頭に出すことは、たとえそれが近海で獲れた新鮮な魚であっても条例に反することであり、環境衛生を重視した現行条例によって営業権を剥奪されることになります。アバディーン近海で獲れた新鮮な魚を冷凍処理し、解凍してからお客様にお出しすることは、当店Yataiの営業理念とは意を異にすると判断した上で、地元近海で獲れるサケ、タイ、スズキ、イカ、ヒラメの刺身とお鮨（すし）を当店メニューから2009年7月21日付をもって廃止いたしました。誠に遺憾ではありますが、皆様にもご理解をいただけることを願っております。当店Yataiとしましては、できる限りの手を尽くして条例＜（EC）853/2004, annex III, Section VIII, Chapter III, D, 1＞に対し抗議する所存であります。どうぞご理解のうえ、嘆願書へご署名くださることをここにお願いいたします。http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/frozenfishforsushi/