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Tucson, AZ

Yamato Japanese Restaurant

Japanese, Sushi

857 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA

857 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA

Hours
  • MonClosed
  • Tue11 AM – 1 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
  • Wed11 AM – 1 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
  • Thu11 AM – 1 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
  • Fri · Today11 AM – 1 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
  • Sat5 PM – 8 PM
  • SunClosed
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  • Sushi

    Yamato centers the meal on a traditional sushi bar where careful knife work and rice matter more than decoration. Nigiri, sashimi, and restrained rolls reward asking what fish is showing well that day. The intimate Grant Road room has served Tucson since the late 1980s and remains focused on direct, classic Japanese hospitality.

    Picks from Tucson Foodie, This Is Tucson, and Tucson Weekly

  • Japanese

    Yamato is an old school sushi destination led by chef Noboru Nakajima, whose traditional training shapes a counter centered on careful fish preparation. The Grant Road restaurant has operated since 1988, giving Tucson a durable, personal alternative to larger sushi rooms. Sit at the bar when possible and let the day's fish guide the meal.

    Picks from Tucson Weekly and Arizona Daily Star

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