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Yamato

A Japanese restaurant on Lochrin Terrace in Tollcross, serving traditional Japanese cooking and sushi in a calm, refined room, with Wagyu beef.

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Welcome

On Lochrin Terrace in Tollcross, a few minutes' walk from the King's Theatre, Yamato serves traditional Japanese cooking in a calm and refined room.

Visited and photographed by Simon Hird

The menu is broad, running from sushi and sashimi, beautifully arranged on wooden boards, to grilled dishes, noodles and small plates, and the kitchen takes pride in its Wagyu beef. There are vegetarian and gluten-free choices, and sake, beer and wine to drink. The dining room is quiet and elegant, with dark wood, a long counter and soft lights hanging over the tables.

Yamato opens for dinner from Tuesday to Sunday, with lunch at the weekend, and is closed on Mondays. It makes an easy dinner before a show at the King's.

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Before you go

Open for dinner from Tuesday to Sunday, with lunch at the weekend.

Closed on Mondays.

Where
11 Lochrin Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 9QJ.
Telephone
0131 466 5964.

Opening hours

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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5pm–10.30pm
Wednesday
5pm–10.30pm
Thursday
5pm–10.30pm
Friday
5pm–11pm
Saturday
noon–3pm, 5pm–11pm
Sunday
noon–2.30pm, 5pm–10pm

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Where it is

On Lochrin Terrace in Tollcross, a few minutes from the King's Theatre.

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