YOZU is a neighborhood Asian bistro in the heart of Palm Desert, where Tokyo's izakaya tradition meets Desert Modern design. Cherry blossoms, an open sushi bar upstairs, and a curated sake program, served just steps from the Rodeo Drive of the Desert.A place to come twice a month, not twice a year. Crafted by the team behind Mole Mexican Kitchen and the Wild Thyme Group portfolio.
Our menu draws from Japan, Korea, China, and Southeast Asia. Hand rolls and nigiri from a dedicated sushi bar upstairs. Wok-fired shaking beef, Kurobuta pork belly fried rice, and citrus achiote pad thai. Korean fried wings, sticky ribs, pork belly buns. A short list of robata-grilled skewers from the kitchen.
Built to share. Built for the table. Built for any night of the week.
Kellen’s passion for food began early, inspired by family dinners, new flavors, and the way meals bring people together. That passion led him to study Culinary Arts at Le Cordon Bleu, where he built a strong culinary foundation. His journey through a variety of kitchens and mentorships has sharpened his technique and broadened his perspective. Driven by a love for his craft, Kellen brings hard work, creativity, and a commitment to excellence to Yozu.
A sake program for first-timers and regulars. Signature cocktails built on yuzu, plum, and jasmine. A wine list anchored by California favorites and a happy hour worth showing up for.
Daily, four to seven. DJ-driven on weekends.
Cherry blossom installations and bonsai under warm gold light. Dark plaster, smoked wood, black steel. A 150-seat dining room downstairs, an open sushi bar and semi-private dining upstairs for the nights that matter.
Buyouts, semi-private dining, and tailored event menus for groups of six to one hundred fifty. Birthdays, corporate dinners, fashion week activations, McCallum Theatre pre-shows, and everything in between.
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