Yamato Edinburgh

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   Nolan VIP

   Edinburgh52 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Yamato in Edinburgh offers a stylish and modern interior, featuring bamboo lighting, a sleek black wood bar, and a shared dining concept. The space is sectioned with wooden dividers, creating a semi-private feel, though the gaps in the panels make it easy to see and hear neighboring tables. I could over hear very clearly the full conversation of the table next door so if there are two tables chatting, it might get rather sound complex. Seating near the entrance is also a drawback, as cold air rushes in whenever the door opens. Kinkakuji Cocktail – A mix of sweet and citrusy yuzu notes, but the sweetness overpowered the drink. While strong and undiluted, it felt unbalanced. Snow Crab Vulcan – Overwhelmed by raw onion, with too little crab and a tart sauce. A missed opportunity that could have been improved with a better balance of ingredients. Agedashi Tofu – Served in four pieces, with a light batter and a flavorful sauce. A solid dish. Chawanmushi, the Egg-based Dish with Prawn & Mushrooms – Lacked flavor and needed soy sauce to enhance the taste. Dragon Roll – An eight-piece roll with crispy tempura prawn, well-balanced and enjoyable. Service was attentive and fast,10% service charge added to the bill. Prices for sushi rolls were on the higher side. Overall, the ambiance is appealing, but some seating choices and dish compositions could be improved for a better dining experience.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Glasgow1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding meal with attentive service highly recommend we will go back
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Manchester1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   the staff were lovely, the food was incredible! overall an amazing experience
   

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   Dave

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Simple the best Japanese food I've had outside Japan.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The best Japanese food I have had in Europe. Comparable to what you could get in any good restaurant in Japan. The quality of the fish was unbeatable and the presentation and taste were superb. The chef understands and respects his craft. I think the chef saw me enjoying his food so much that he even treated me with some O-toro! I am looking forward to travel back to Edinburgh to repeat a meal in this hidden jewel.
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Edinburgh2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   food was amazing and staff were lovely. some of the best japanese food i’ve had. will definitely be back and would 100% recommend.
   

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   Jennifer VIP

   Edinburgh8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Consistent 5 stars at Yamato. Fresh, creative recipe to cater for all tastes. Amazing!
   

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   Ceri

   Edinburgh1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Best Japanese food in a long time. Delicious. Lovely place, fab service, good value
   

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   Julia

   Edinburgh1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food os just amazing and staff is attentive in a busy environment. A little noisy but so worth it.
   

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    Kate

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Friendly and informative staff in this stylish, side street restaurant. All food was exceptional, sashimi especially so.
    

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