Yabai Nikkei

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488 Lincoln St
Eugene, OR 97401

Yabai Nikkei is a Japanese American farm-to-table food cart located in Eugene, Oregon, that emphasizes locally sourced ingredients and traditional flavors. The seasonal menu is inspired by the chefs' family heritage and the Japanese immigrant experience, offering a unique culinary perspective.

The term "Yabai," originally meaning scary or bad, has evolved into a slang expression for cool, crazy, or delicious, perfectly encapsulating the vibrant spirit of the food cart. "Nikkei" refers to the culture, people, and cuisine of the Japanese diaspora, further enriching the dining experience at Yabai Nikkei.

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Madi E.
4/28/2025

Absolutely unique and delicious food that melts in your mouth. Service was great and quick!

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Kirsten R.
3/21/2025

Yabai Nikkei is located behind Coldfire Brewing as one of several food trucks they have as part of their food truck pod. There is a large tent (which is heated in cold months) as well as inside...

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Alessandra G.
2/19/2025

The black belly ramen was phenomenal, the broth was great and the pork belly was made amazing. My only thing I take points away from is this is the smallest ramen I've ever bought, and for $16 it...

Lea S.
5/19/2025

We waited for over one hour for our food. The cook was chatting and not working... not sure what he was doing. We did not see a line of customers picking up their food. During that hour two people...

Regina O.
2/13/2025

Delicious! Every time we are in Eugene we stop by and get our teriyaki tofu. Actually sometimes we plan our visit around Yabai Nikkei hours. :-) Their Teriyaki Tofu is full of flavor and fill...

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