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Yamato

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"Great Ramen!!! Well worth a visit. Atmosphere is clinical but portions are generous and flavorful. Wine list and beverage variety is very good. Will..."

Vincent Bezuidenhout

"Been going to Yamato for years and decided to put a review up. The food is authentic and some of the best sushi that I have had. My favorite dishes..."

Kenneth Sun

"After a long week in the office we decided to venture out and try Yamato Illovo on Friday last week. Nestled in the heart of Illovo, Yamato is one of..."

Priya Nayer

"It is quite a decent place with quite decent sushi. The lunch special were pretty awesome to be honest and the sushi was well prepared (with the..."

Kimson Chan

"I love yamato, Its unassuming., Its not trendy, its authentic and its all made with care.Its not overpriced.The service is..."

Saul Ben Smith

"A great Japanese food experience. We took the agadashi tofu, wasabi parcels, tuna maki, vegetable tempura and the salmon platter deluxe. It was a..."

Guy Nelson

"What an incredible dining experience , today with so much of everything just been the more Of the same. It was amazing to find such a beautiful..."

Dale Marc Franklin

"I have never had a bad meal at this very authentic Japanese restaurant.The food is always fresh,flavoursome and delicious.The place is sometimes..."

Gary Rutstein

"This is my favourite Asian restaurant by far, since I love and respect Japanese food and culture, it is a good place to experience Japanese..."

Katelynmorais

"Not bad for Japanese in South Africa. So far, best place. Haven't tried sushi yet so will update the review lost another visit.The food..."

No Time To Waste

"A restaurant where I can gladly say, "WOW". Authentic dishes and a lovely environment make for the perfect winter location. I have absolutely enjoyed..."

Shevani

"Good quality food, feels authentically Japanese. Would definitely go back, peace and calm environment, ramen was fantastic and sushi was very..."

Tetpsy

"What a hidden gem in Illovo Muse! What struck me upon my first visit to Yamato was the kind welcome I received by all the staff I encountered. The..."

Kevanya Coopoo

"The place is very cosy and nice. The sushi is awsome the staff are very nice and friendly. The food selection is quite satisfactory. Worth to try..."

Heba

"Have been going to Yamato for years. Always superb. Authentic Japanese fare. Try the crab stick salad and kimchi. Sushi is outstanding and never..."

Caroline

"We had the gyoza of pork , korokke of beef for starters. And for mains the miso cha-shu ramen and the chicken niumen. We loved it. Everything tastes..."

Nicole Van Der Venne

"Best Japanese restaurant in South Africa. Food consistently good and ingredients always fresh. Very good Japanese home cooking. Highly recommended..."

Rouxann

"Yummy, went for supper last night with my husband. All the dishes were good, miso soup, seaweed salad, sizzling tofu steak, delicious sushi like I've..."

Laura

"This little pearl is tucked away in the shopping centre only for those in know to find.The food is delicious and well presented. The..."

Faye Darby

"Love..."

Shaun Marais

"This is our second time here. Everything was perfect the first time, when we stuck to nigiri and sashimi; the quality of the fish was excellent...."

Grant & Sam

"Last night, after having a sushi craving for about two weeks, I popped in Yamato. As it was my first visit, I didn't know quite what to expect but..."

Lauras World

"Favorite restaurant for sushi and cold noodle dishes. Word of warning, if you want ramen or other hot dishes, please request that they reduce the..."

Ling

"Very quiet with good staff and excellent food. The food is very well made and authentic and the sushi is made with the best quality fish...."

Gabriella C

"I just love this restaurant. All I can say is that it is the best Japanese iv ever eaten. Most authentic experience iv had.Starters we shared..."

Nicci 🌟

"An authentic Japanese cuisine experience. Before visiting Yamato, I had yet to come across a Japanese restaurant that makes authentic..."

Brittany Wallace

"Excellent and most authentic Japanese food in Joburg! It's a little pricey but worth it for the traditional dishes. The gomae and seafood dishes are..."

Lydz Masemoodz

"Their soup game is on point! From their pork ramen to their miso soup! Heaven!The sushi rice was a bit over cooked... Hoping it was only..."

Charlotte Beatrice Nalubega Luzuka

"The best Japanese is the city by far. Authentic flavours reminding me of our visits to Nippon. The bold soba noodles are a dream. The savory egg..."

Grant Shippey

"Authentic Japanese Cuisine. Absolutely Loved it. You are not a real sushi fan if you have not been here. The food was delicious and the service was..."

Dinika Singh

"Part 1: Authentic Japanese FoodThis restaurant is in a very ideal location close to different businesses and they serve quick tasty..."

Martin Sox

"One of the most authentic Japanese restaurant in Joburg. Simple and warm ambience with minimalist decor. Very welcoming and friendly waitstaff. It..."

Dipäyän

"Good food, the service is sweet, nothing spectacular but consistent. The wine list isn't remarkable but there are some decent choices at decent..."

Gisela Bean

"Expect Authentic Japanese food, an institution in JHB which never fails to impress. The sushi is some of the best this landlocked city has to..."

CT Food Bommer

"Yamato is my favourite sushi restaurant in Johannesburg. What Yamato lacks in authentic decor, it makes up for in spades with the deliciously fresh..."

Emma

"Tucked away in Thrupps, Yamato a traditional Japanese Restaurant serves an array of exquisitely prepared and plated food; from hot or cold noodles to..."

Under5foot

"Excellent Japanese restaurant best Sushi and great Miso soup and tempura veg . Wines are slightly over prised and the service could be more..."

John

"I love this Japanese restaurant. It is authentic whilst being upper market. They serve cold saki, Japanese beer and hot saki as well as a great range..."

Alexandra

"Yamato is my favourite Japanese restaurant in Gauteng. They make a mean Ramen and the Crispy Chicken is out of this world. The service is a bit slow..."

Epicurean Republic

"Softly spoken, casual atmosphere yet one of (I think) 2 authentic Japanese restaurants in Johannesburg. Food is absolutely superb. Speak to the..."

Dean Oelschig

"What a lovely surprise! We were a table of 4 and we had such a lovely meal. It started with a Seaweed salad, Pumpkin tempura and Avo Maki and..."

Mabelami

"After numerous recommendations from friends and colleagues, I decided to try it. I was not disappointed. The sushi was fresh and made to perfection...."

Travis

"If you want authentic Japanese food, look no further! It's hard to pick a favourite, I've eaten the sushi (so yummy), and had the udon and ramen..."

Grace Sing Gen

"Have been to Yamato a few times in recent weeks and the food has been consistent. Consistently delicious! The Pork dumplings are my favourite, I..."

Kalay Maistry

"Yamato is an authentic Japanese restaurant offering delicious sushi and interesting Japanese dishes. The menu is huge and a tad confusing, it is very..."

Natalie Katz

"I love this place for authentic, interesting Japanese food. From a vegetarian perspective, the menu is useful as it spells out exactly what is pure..."

Amy Heydenrych

"Relatively good quality sushi, but the service is lacking and the prices are too..."

Meraj Chhaya

"As a regular I have to compliment Yamato on their consistent quality of authentic Japanese cuisine. We frequent this restaurant often and always..."

ASR

"Beautiful little space.. Small sitting but great sushi, wontons and soups. Friendly and attentive staff. First time having saki, out of their square..."

Ashleigh Morgan Henning

"Very good authentic sushi.Sake actually served in authentic masu, with salt on the side.They would have a higher rating if the chef..."

Jan Holtzhausen

"Can't believe a jewel like this is hidden away. When we eventually found it, it was also a lot smaller than what we expected. But all worthwhile as..."

Peter Smith

"Hidden away in the back of the Thrupps center in Illovo, this cosy Japanese eatery offers a more intimate setting than its sister restaurant, Japa in..."

Leon Marais

"What this restaurant lacks in atmosphere it makes up with delicious sushi & one of my favourite dishes, the 'special miso soup'. This is more of a..."

ForTheLoveOfFood

"Yamato's reputation of top quality and fresh ingredients, delicious sushi and tasty dishes has not changed over the years. If it's value..."

Colin B

"Before I found Japa in Rivonia, Yamato was certainly ranked among'st the Japanese restaurants in Jo'burg. Inside the restaurant, it's a..."

Unknown Foodie

"If you like Japanese food, do make a point of finding Yamato. I say "find" because it's a little difficult to locate. Yamato is near Thrupp's and you..."

Shannon Niebuhr

"They were so helpful. We did not have Reservations but they managed to accommodate us. The food was amazing. Enjoyed the freshness of the springroll...."

Jacqueline Rothman

"Food is truly delectable and authentic. Not your run of the mill sushi restaurant. Really a cut above. The sushi is beautiful and much better than..."

Dewald Swanepoel

"Good food, good atmosphere, excellent service. At the time of writing this review, they have no liquor license so you can..."

Jaimie Norman

"Nice casual asian dining. Extensive menu of Asian - not only Japanese - cuisine. The fish was nice and fresh. Whatever we tried was really..."

Yiannis Kosmas

"Quickly popped in for a meal. Great ramen and dumplings. Sushi was also really good. The waitresses were literally running to ensure they were able..."

Felix Spies

"Very authentic feeling sushi place. Great quality and sized portions of sushi at affordable prices. They had Gluten free soy sauce, which I needed..."

Paul Drew

"Fantastic Ramen. Super tasty and loaded with green onion, sprouts and cha Sui slices. Must say after living in Asia for 20+ years I was sceptical..."

Craig Pallister

"Delicious food,great service and lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back again. I had the Lunchbox (a) which consisted of a miso soup, gyoza,..."

Juanita Vermeulen

"We visited Yamato as all the other restaurants in the Arch were jam packed during the Christmas light event and I must say I am so glad that it..."

Keith Reddy

"Wow, what a great restaurant! There is a very extensive menu and the food was absolutely..."

Nick Dempers

"Lovely cosy restaurant tucked in Illovo. I had the ramen and I loved it!!! The interior decor is also so lovely and the owner was very attentive to..."

Odunayo “Ohdeebee” Ajike

"The food was great. Service was very good. I really liked the miso..."

Mondli

"Very kind waitresses, the most amazing Japanese food you can get in Joburg and a very kind owner! Can’t wait to go back to try some more of their..."

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