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Presently you have access to 2414 evaluations from 7 website(s). The median rating for Yamato Japanese Restaurant is 4.1, signifying that guests have a very high opinion of this restaurant. Yamato, tucked away in a corner of Melbourne's Chinatown, offers a mixed experience according to various customer reviews. Some diners express disappointment in the quality of the food, noting lackluster sushi and bland dishes. Others, however, highlight the delightful ambiance and authentic feel of the restaurant. From crispy tempura to flavorful gyoza, some patrons rave about the delicious offerings at Yamato. The cozy atmosphere, complete with charming decor and friendly staff, adds to the overall appeal of this hidden gem in Chinatown. While opinions on the food may vary, it seems that Yamato is worth a visit to experience a taste of Japan in the heart of Melbourne.

Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 2414 reviews

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INT Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 1201 reviews
timinmelbourne
03.02.2024 - 09:07

What a wonderful place this is. In the heart of Chinatown and up a laneway is this great japanese restuarant.<br/ <br/ I've been here a couple of times and on m...

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live2eat
03.02.2024 - 09:07

Yamato is like a hidden gem in China town. Perfect place for a couple or small group drinking! (But not for loud rowdy group though). So 5* for the ambiance.<br...

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monka
03.02.2024 - 09:07

Firts of all — BIG LOVE for the ambience. It’s such a small but pretty restaurant, makes you feel that you’re actually at Japan, not Melbourne. As for the food...

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eater123
03.02.2024 - 09:07

Really cute and tiny restaurant in China town. Beautiful sushi, tempura and gyoza! The Japanese curry was a bit bland but otherwise great selection. I would sug...

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alessia
03.02.2024 - 09:07

Yamato is my favorite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne. Lovely cosy atmosphere and carefully prepared authentic food. Moderate price range, but definitely excel...

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 89 reviews
Zomato
4.1 ★ from 572 reviews
Google
4.3 ★ from 483 reviews
Foursquare
2.9 ★ from 39 reviews

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