YAMATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

BEST FOR Authentic Japanese fare in a casual space. FOOD The sushi is fantastic; expect top-quality fresh fish prepared with a delicate touch. An absolute must is the agedashi tofu: blocks of deep-fried tofu in a fish broth topped with spring onion, fish flakes, grated ginger and radish – the epitome of umami. For mains, the crispy kingklip and tonkatsu (a deep-fried pork cutlet) are fantastic. If you’re seriously hungry, opt to share a nabe mono (hot pot with broth served with different meats, vegetables and tofu that you cook at the table yourself ). For dessert, keep it simple with an assortment of ice creams and sorbets, a coconut milk tapioca pudding or a seasonal fruit platter. DRINKS The usual selection of wines, spirits and beers. Japanese beer and sake too. SERVICE Helpful staff with good food knowledge. AMBIENCE The setting is minimal: splashes of black, red and white set the tone around simply set tables. (KL)