Yamato Edinburgh

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   Charlotte

   Edinburgh1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Sensational food, great staff and quick service. Perfect for a date night or special occasion
   

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   Robert

   Edinburgh2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Great Japanese restaurant in Tollcross area of Edinburgh. Fresh ingredients, tasty dishes and a very good service. Easy booking process and smooth communication before visiting the place.
   

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   Lawrie

   Edinburgh1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Fantastic food and amazing service! We’re really looking forward to visiting again!
   

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   CharlotteA

   Birmingham5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Excellent visit to Yamato. Great service and the sushi was exceptional. We recently visited Japan and the nigiri was exactly like what we had when we were there. Service was great, and our waiter made some good suggestions.
   

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   Manuela

   Edinburgh5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Excellent food. We wanted to go before the sea urchin season ended and we're glad we did so, the food was delicious. We'll definitely go back again.
   

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   Nolan VIP

   Edinburgh53 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 18, 2025

   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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   Anna

   Edinburgh2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 18, 2025

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

   Attentive service, food came quickly and was very tasty
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Glasgow1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   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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