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Yamato Japanese Restaurant

86/100 (2748 ratings)

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"Lunch bento boxes, good value. Food 4/5. Nice and chewy noodles, good quality beef, deep fried chicken still juicy. Battered fish tempura was a..."

Ben Vickery

"Love this place! I live in Auckland and there are nice JP restaurant there. But very expensive. A bit over priced . But in Rotorua this JP restaurant..."

Jia Hui Li Quan

"Friendly and fast service, our order was served so quickly. The fish is very fresh, sashimi and nigiri were great. We would highly recommend a visit!..."

Jtms.enquiries

"Quality food every time I come. Friendly staff and service. Although the wait can be long sometimes, definitely worth it! I will be returning every..."

Sharon Ngai

"Best Japanese restaurant in NZ I reckon. Polite waiter and freshest fish. Booking is definitely recommended or else you will not get a seat and will..."

Jerry Liu

"Amazing quality Japanese food. Only downside was the waiting time. Waiters however were very polite and the sushi chef maintained a calm demeanor..."

Bernardo Jacobi

"Food is very good, fresh and delicious! Give us a very authentic feel of Japanese cuisine. Considering in such high level of quality, price is really..."

Victor Ko

"Great place. Some of the best Japanese we have had. Was quite a long wait but we weren’t in a hurry and definitely worth it! Would highly..."

Kimberley

"Craving for Japanese food, friend and I decided to come here at 6 on a Wednesday evening. Packed as we walked in, the manager kindly shuffle a few..."

Jan

"Chirashi and deluxe chirashi were the best value items in the menu. Big pieces of fresh sashimi. We also had the unagi (eel) don and the tempura..."

Petitesweetsnz

"Excellent food. Good value and tasty! Would definitely come again when in Rotorua. We had, chicken karaange, squid karaange, yakitori octopus balls,..."

Mighty Will

"I'm not sure if it was a case of having low expectations or if Yamato is really that good, but I think it's the latter. The dining room and..."

Paul O

"Always go to his restaurant when I am in Rotorua on Business. Was there last week for dinner and also last night. Always welcoming and plenty of..."

Henri

"Authentic and delicious Japanese food! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and fantastic service. I come from a family of VERY fussy sashimi eaters,..."

Carli

"My favour restaurant in Rotorua! I come here if I stay in Rotorua~As usual, we ordered deluxe sashimi set, nigiri and yakitori. I love the..."

❤️Irene

"One of my favourite restaurants in Rotorua. I have been here serveral times and it has never failed me. This place is one of my must visit..."

Rosemary Young

"Yamato sushi is always made fresh right in front of you and the quality of food is consistent and is nothing short of perfection every time. My..."

Alayna

"Yamato is amazing. It has to be the most authentic Japanese cuisine experience since being in Japan itself. The set up reminds me of the Katsu and..."

Farran Jonker

"They serve sushi, sashimi and reasonable bento lunch set.The fish used to make sashimi and sushi is very fresh. If you opt for..."

Cindy Ong

"Visited Rotorua on a work trip and decided to give Yamato a try. Over ordered a bit due to hunger but struggled to finish the food at the end. ..."

John Chin

"Came here for take sways tonight, got 2 tuna 2 salmon 2 egg nigiri and a salad was yummy :-) have had better but it was decent nice Quilty fresh..."

Chloe-Mae

"Out of the Japanese run restaurants I have been to in New Zealand, Yamato is definitely one of the best. Highly recommended. Quite authentic and try..."

Eatyofeelings

"One of the best sushi places I have been to, a bit pricier than the simple takeaway ones but the food is really worth it! I have eaten here a lot of..."

MoFoZed

"Despite sudden partial power outage to the lights above the chefs station, he still managed to delivered his prestigious knife work and flavoring to..."

Updn

"food was yum, very authentic loved it! great experience lovely, attentive staff, just a bit small in size, waiting time was fabulously..."

El Adlam

"Rotorua's Yamato Japanese Restaurant came as a pleasant suprise. This was our second visit, and we expected it to be good again, and it was...."

Michael Poole

"I love going to this restaurant. I used to live in Rotorua and when I go back for work or to visit family I always go there. I have taken so many..."

Renee Wright

"I had tried a couple of sushi places previously but didn't think too highly of the food. Over priced for little portions of raw fish and I love big..."

Rayner Akurangi

"This place is what dreams are made of, talk about great food and service, the fresh Sushimi was just great, the service for the kids and the quality..."

Ryan Parkin

"I have dined at yamato since it opened. I usually take novice Japanese food diners there as I know the quality is always high. Top food, top service..."

Dave Jillett

"Absolutely love the food here, great menu with nice variety. My partner had steak on rice and steak was cooked to perfection. Couldn't get better..."

Kristy Tuhura

"Having read a somewhat negative review of yamato the same evening before going there, I was sceptical as to how good the food would be. I can now say..."

Sam

"Love coming here. Friendly welcome, can sit at the sushi bar or in the restaurant. The food is always great even as take away. Its been my..."

Earnie

"Delicious fresh food. My family come here often. Very good friendly service and a highly skilled chef. Meals are priced affordable. If you enjoy..."

Izzi Q

"MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!! This is an amazing Japanese Restaurant. Love it. Love it. Love it. We always take friends and family to Yamato's when a dinner..."

Merejoy

"I have dined at the Yamato Restaurant for a number of years, I just love the food and the service is excellent. I enjoy the California Sushi. Just..."

Pauline Rothman

"My partner and I travel to Rotorua about four times a year just to go to this restaurant. The menu is authentic and service is excellent - quite..."

Andrew Perkins

"would have to be the best japanese restraunt in the country, ive been to many and been to japan. Service is excellent and is the best value for..."

Romanes

"I have been to many Japanese restaurants and this by far in the Bay of Plenty is the best! I have visited Japan regularly and this is as close as you..."

Anne M

"Excellent food and service, I can't recommend Yamato highly enough. Even if you are not into Japanese food there's plenty on the menu, like katsudon,..."

Ted Ronayne

"Great food at great prices. I often eat here for lunch or dinner. Always..."

A Beets

"Wow, this place is 5 stars plus. The fish was falling apart in my mouth. So tender and flavorsome. The vegetables were prepared so well too, with..."

Pavlina F.

"Food was good, very fresh serving of sushi but service was kind of slow, maybe it was a crowded midweek. Seems very popular with the locals too for a..."

Aylwyn Gan

"Fabulous food! The staff are amazing and the service is quick. There is tables to sit at around one side of the restaurant or you can sit in area..."

Amelia Jensen

"Yamato has always been my favorite. I like the new owner :) she’s very friendly. Food review 1) sushi rice can be less sweet 2) fish and tamago..."

Bill Park

"Sashimi are so fresh and sushi are very yummy. Suggest sitting at the table area rather the sushi bar..."

Michael C

"Lovely sashimi boat, and very busy restaurant. We arrived 6pm the restaurant just opened, after sitting down, the restaurant fill up very..."

Vicky Huang

"We had the best experience today. The service from all staff was amazing. The manager was so welcoming, friendly and accommodating. The food was..."

houdini 1827

"We drove all the way from Hamilton to try Tomato, as friend highly recommended this restaurant. And we love it! The sashimi was so fresh, and the..."

Tina Huang

"Belated review. Came in on a Saturday afternoon and the place is packed, good sign. The sashimi is fresh and the tempura udon is the authentic..."

IL Deko

"I used to live in Japan some years ago. This is definitely one of the most authentic Japanese restaurants in NZ. Real taste of Japan with reasonable..."

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