Basil Yu
Basil Yu is the chef and owner of Yagi Noodles in Newport, Rhode Island. Yagi Noodles is a craft ramen restaurant featuring handmade noodles using freshly milled, locally sourced wheat. Basil draws inspiration from his experience as a first generation Chinese-American in New England along with the cuisines of Japan and China to create a menu that tells a uniquely American story.
Basil comes from a fine dining background in luxury hospitality and applies the same level of detail to a casual and fun dining experience. Since opening, Yagi Noodles has been awarded ‘Best New Restaurant 2022’ and ‘Best Asian Restaurant’ for 2022, 2023, and 2024 by Rhode Island Monthly’s Best of RI. Basil was awarded StarChefs Rising Star Coastal New England in 2023 and received a James Beard nomination for Best Chef Northeast in 2024.
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Join Chef Kevin O’Donnell at Giusto for a 5-course tasting menu with beverage pairings. Executive Chef William Rietzel, Pastry Chef Sarah Larose, and guest chefs Robert Andreozzi of Pizza Marvin, Basil Yu of Yagi Noodles, and Eric Brown of Frank and Laurie's will each showcase their individual style with a heavy influence of classic French cuisine.