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Yuki in the Hills

2 Strathalbyn Rd, Aldgate SA 5154, Australia

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Find Yuki in the Hills

2 Strathalbyn Rd, Aldgate SA 5154, Australia

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+61 409 378 409
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Yuki in the Hills

Skip the trek into the Adelaide CBD—Aldgate delivers sharp Japanese dining with punchy modern instincts. Regulars point newcomers straight to the kingfish carpaccio brightened with blood orange or shio kingfish matched with olive tapenade and fresh salsa. Inside, watch the sushi counter prep Salmon Lover rolls and crackling tempura, or settle out on the covered patio where heaters and cafe blinds keep things comfortable for patrons and their dogs. Dinner winds down over warm sake and rich tonkatsu ramen.

  • Heated Pet-Friendly Patio: Outdoor patio seating stays warm year-round with cafe blinds, heaters, and water bowls for dogs.
  • Inventive Fusion Accents: Classic sushi and ramen sit alongside plates like kingfish carpaccio with blood orange and olive tapenade.
  • Adelaide Hills Japanese: Skip the CBD drive for freshly cut sashimi, crisp tempura, and slow-simmered broth in Aldgate.
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What's On at Yuki in the Hills

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Why Choose Yuki in the Hills

Why Adelaide Hills diners choose Yuki for authentic Japanese dining, lively hospitality, and sheltered outdoor comfort.

  • High-Caliber Japanese Cuisine in the Hills

    Diners can enjoy thoughtfully prepared sushi, sashimi, and rich tonkatsu ramen locally in Aldgate without commuting into the city center.

    Instead of travelling into Adelaide’s CBD, you can enjoy thoughtfully prepared Japanese food much closer to home.

    Chiara

  • Creative Contemporary Flavor Pairings

    The kitchen pairs classic Japanese dishes with modern twists, incorporating unexpected ingredients like fresh salsa, blood orange, and tapenade into signature seafood preparations.

    the kingfish carpaccio is incredible the seeweed plus bloody orange really takes the flavor to another level.

    Patrick Luo

  • Enthusiastic and Attentive Hospitality

    The floor team delivers welcoming, enthusiastic table service with menu knowledge and genuine attentiveness throughout every meal.

    The team had amazing communication skills, were genuinely helpful, enthusiastic and gave great suggestions.

    Donna Goodger

  • Welcoming Vibe and Dedicated Floor Team

    Front-of-house staff create a warm, polished dining atmosphere that leaves guests feeling thoroughly looked after from arrival to departure.

    This place is an absolute gem! The vibe, and friendly, professional staff were all spot-on.

    Giyoung Min

  • Heated and Sheltered All-Weather Patio

    Sheltered by clear café blinds and outfitted with outdoor heaters, the veranda allows guests to dine outdoors comfortably even in cold or rainy weather.

    Went there on a rainy cold day, sat outside next to the heater, and ordered some yuzu tea

    Jane Lyn

  • Dog-Friendly Outdoor Dining Comfort

    The covered veranda accommodates four-legged companions warmly, with staff providing heaters, fresh water, and attentive care for visiting dogs.

    They were very accommodating, moved the heater next to us and gave the pups water and lots of pats.

    Alice Cornhill

Customer favorites and signature culinary highlights

  • kingfish carpaccio

    the kingfish carpaccio is incredible the seeweed plus bloody orange really takes the flavor to another level.

    Patrick Luo

  • Salmon Lover Roll

    I had the ramen and the Salmon Lover Roll, and both absolutely hit the spot!

    Sung Bae

  • chicken karaage

    We ordered the tempura combination, chicken karaage, tonkatsu ramen and seafood udon stir-fry.

    Ovini Udugala

  • Wagyu tataki

    I got the Wagyu tataki for starter and the shoyu ramen for my main and they were both absolutely amazing.

    Eriko Sugiyama

Other favorites

Specialty teas, starters, and accompaniment dishes

  • yuzu tea

    ordered some yuzu tea 🍵 (absolutely devine! Highly recommend).

    Jane Lyn

  • sweet plum tea

    I also had a sweet plum tea (oh my gosh SO YUMMY)

    Jolie Miller

  • miso-glazed eggplant

    his suggestion for the miso-glazed eggplant was spot on!

    Cameron Harvey

  • edamame

    we had the edamame, karaage fried chicken and ramen dishes

    Morgan Baker

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service nuances and culinary care that elevate your visit to Yuki in the Hills.

  • Tailored Dog Hospitality & Portable Heaters

    Staff move outdoor portable heaters right next to diners with dogs and bring out fresh bowls of water alongside affectionate greetings for pets on chilly or rainy evenings.

  • Deconstructed Takeaway Packaging for Broths and Tempura

    To preserve quality and crispness when dining at home, dishes like ramen and tempura are packaged with separate components so broths and textures travel intact.

  • Open Sushi Chef Viewing

    Guests seated in the dining room can watch the sushi chefs meticulously prepare sashimi and rolls at their workstation, lending an intimate counter-style energy.

  • Proactive Dietary Ingredient Adjustments

    Staff proactively suggest customized ingredient substitutions, such as swapping out tempura for teriyaki tofu to make dishes completely gluten-free and vegan-friendly.

Before you head over

Practical tips on reservations, outdoor seating, and menu selections for your visit

  • Book in Advance for Peak Hours

    Reserve a table ahead of time, particularly on Friday evenings and peak dining hours, as the venue gets very busy and service pace can slow down when full.

  • Sit Outside With Heaters and Pets

    If dining with dogs or during colder weather, choose the sheltered outdoor patio featuring clear cafe blinds and outdoor heaters.

  • Sample the Creative Modern Pairings

    Explore modern specialty dishes like shio kingfish with fresh salsa and olive tapenade or kingfish carpaccio with blood orange alongside traditional staples.

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