Yasemi serves modern Mediterranean food in River North, with a menu built around mezze and spreads — hummus, tzatziki, charred eggplant, spicy whipped feta — alongside salads, flatbreads, and bowls.
Kebabs cover chicken, shrimp, and lamb adana, with a maitake mushroom version for vegetarian orders. Large plates go heartier: a youvetsi lamb shank, seabass plaki, skirt steak tagliata, and braised beef linguini. Pita, olives, and turmeric rice pilaf round out the sides, and dessert includes baklava, banoffee, and rice pudding.
The room has built a reputation as a happy hour destination, with regulars drawn to the cocktails and a vibrant, attentive atmosphere alongside the food.
Kebabs cover chicken, shrimp, and lamb adana, with a maitake mushroom version for vegetarian orders. Large plates go heartier: a youvetsi lamb shank, seabass plaki, skirt steak tagliata, and braised beef linguini. Pita, olives, and turmeric rice pilaf round out the sides, and dessert includes baklava, banoffee, and rice pudding.
The room has built a reputation as a happy hour destination, with regulars drawn to the cocktails and a vibrant, attentive atmosphere alongside the food.