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857 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
- 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
- Fri11 AM – 1 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
- Sat · Today5 PM – 8 PM
- SunClosed
From the local food press
- 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 Arizona Daily Star and Tucson Foodie
- 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 Arizona Daily Star
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