Yamato Japanese Restaurant

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 dishes!

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

Nice casual asian dining. Extensive menu of Asian - not only Japanese - cuisine.

The fish was nice and fresh. Whatever we tried was really tasty.

A nice place professionally managed. The staff are well trained. The food is very good. The way it should be. Not many restaurants can make good food but this one obviously takes its job seriously. And succeeds. Can recommend this to anyone.

The unfortunate part of our experience was that the waitress serving us was in a bad mood and kept banging cutlery and food plates on the table. Completely sullen face and disinterested. We assumed this was an exception.

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 turned out that way

As a lover of all things related to Asian cuisine, this was an absolute gem of a find. We had a few dishes: Sho-Yu ramen, tempura prawn, noodles and others and each of them were cooked to perfection. I’ve been after a proper ramen for ages and this hit the craving properly. You’ve earned a permanent patron. I will definitely be back soon.

Such a lovely place to dine and experience authentic Japanese food. It has survived the test of time.

Food and ambiance exceptional.
What a magical experience. Compliments to owner, staff and Chef.

I Got The Miso Cha-shu Ramen And All I Can Say Is It’s Top 2 But Not 2 And Shoutout To The Owner For The Friendly Service. I Will Definitely Be A Regular Here.

This restaurant is authentically Japanese which might catch those unfamiliar with the cuisine by surprise. My wife & I consider this one of our special Joburg-eating-out spots. The sushi is fresh and the other items are just like we had in Japan a couple of years (pre-covid) ago.

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

Delicious food, great service and lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back again. I had the Lunchbox (a) which consisted of a miso soup, gyoza, spring roll, fried chicken, stir-fried veg and rice. Everything was devine. My husband had the bento box and also everything he ate, was super yummy and packed with flavour. The food makes every cent so worth it.

Really love going to eat here the food is amazing, would highly recommended it to anyone looking for good Japanese food in Johannesburg!

Some great Japanese food, with super friendly South Africans serving it. Such a pleasure visiting this restaurant. The Gyoza is to die for!

Can’t really speak for the sushi, but probably the best ramen in town.
(I do wish they wouldn’t use as much plastic in their take away deliveries)

Some of the best Japanese food in Johannesburg. Crunchy tempura, fresh sushi.what more can you ask for?

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 to attend to the tables.

Well worth it.

Yamato NEVER disappoints. Their Sushi is always fresh and cut to perfection. Nothing more heart-breaking than cuts not being as fresh as they should be. Yamato does not have this issue. Easily a dinner choice, when cooking isn't an option - Or just because there sushi is delicious. Highly recommended.

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 my group's needs.

Great restaurant! There is a very extensive menu and the food was great. Took some of our own drinks.

Quite expensive for the quality of food.sushi was average & the fried noodles were too salty.