Yamato Edinburgh is a fine dining Japanese restaurant at 11 Lochrin Terrace in Tollcross. Chef owner Max Wang opened the restaurant in 2018 after training in sushi making and working within his family’s restaurant business.
Nigiri and sashimi are particular strengths, with careful knife work and attention to the character of each fish. Sushi rolls and composed selections give diners several ways to explore the raw menu, from familiar flavours to more seasonal ingredients.
Tempura brings delicate batter and crisp texture to vegetables and seafood, while A5 Wagyu beef provides a richer option from the cooked menu. Sea urchin appears when in season, reflecting the restaurant’s interest in ingredients that are not widely offered elsewhere in Edinburgh.
The intimate setting and precise cooking suit both a special occasion and a focused meal for Japanese food enthusiasts. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should discuss the current menu and preparation details with the restaurant before ordering.
Address: 11 Lochrin Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 9QJ, Scotland
Yamato Tollcross Menu
Izakaya – Small plates
Miso Soup
Classic white miso soup served with spring onions, tofu, and wakame.
Dobinmushi
A delicate dashi broth with clams, prawns, shimeji mushrooms, and enoki mushrooms.
Chawanmushi
Silky, savoury egg with king prawns, shimeji mushrooms and truffle.
Crispy Nori
Lightly fried seaweed pieces in a rice coating.
Karaage
Crispy, juicy, and intensely flavourful fried chicken.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts in homemade yuzu sauce and pine nuts.
Edamame
Japanese soybeans in pod.
Agedashi Tofu
Crispy Tofu Served with a savoury sauce with ginger and radish, with spring onion and bonito.
Takoyaki
Octopus fishcakes topped with Japanese mayonnaise, fruity tangy sauce, and bonito flakes.
Grilled Aubergine
Grilled aubergine glazed with sweet miso sauce.
Gyoza
Pan-fried chicken and vegetable dumplings.
BBQ Eel Rice
Eel Kabayaki on rice.
Kaisen Donburi
Lightly grilled assorted seasonal seafood topped with ikura on rice.
Wakame Seaweed
Salad Wakame seaweed in a sesame dressing.
Sashimi Salad
Chef selection of assorted sashimi dressed with wasabi dressing.
Snow Crab Vulcan
Alaskan snow crab, thinly sliced onion, tobiko, spring onions, and bonito flakes dressed with ponzu sauce.
Salmon & Avocado Cream
Thinly sliced salmon topped with avocado cream and lumpfish caviar, dressed with ponzu sauce.
Seared Tuna with Chilli Ponzu Sauce
Seared Bluefin tuna served with thinly sliced onion and radish, dressed with chilli ponzu sauce.
Teppanyaki
Black Cod Saikyoyaki
Chargrilled Alaskan Black Cod marinated in Saikyo miso.
Hamachi Kamayaki
Grilled yellowtail cheek served with Sichuan pepper and grated radish.
8oz Hobayaki Sirloin Beef
Grilled sirloin beef served on a hot stone. Served with homemade beef sauce.
Teppan Teriyaki Salmon
Grilled salmon served with teriyaki sauce.
Tempura
Tempura served with Tentsuyu sauce on the side.
Hand Dived Scallop Tempura
King Prawn Tempura (3pcs)
Squid Tempura
Seasonal Vegetable Tempura
Tempura Platter
Seasonal selection of seafood and vegetable tempura
A5 Wagyu Beef
Wagyu literally translates to “Japanese Cow” and is internationally renowned for its premium quality. Beautifully marbled, uniquely aromatic, and soft, the fat melts in your mouth like no other.
Grilled Wagyu Nigiri (2pcs)
Grilled Wagyu Gunkan (2pcs)
Grilled Wagyu Temaki (1pcs)
Grilled Wagyu Beef Roll
Japanese A5 Wagyu Steak
(Priced per weight, please ask for details.)
Sashimi
Bluefin Tuna 3pcs
O-toro 3pcs
Rich Marble Tuna.
Scottish Salmon
Japanese Yellowtail (Hamachi)
3pcs Japanese Yellowtail.
Sea Bass
Mackerel
Hand-dived Scallop
Surf Clam
Sweet Shrimp
Octopus
Squid
Botan Ebi
2pcs large Botan shrimps.
Sea Urchin (Uni) (Seasonal)
Madai
3pcs Japanese Sea Bream. (Seasonal)
Yamato Sashimi
Set 20 pieces of the chef’s handpicked sashimi.
Nigiri and Gunkan (2pcs)
Bluefin Tuna Nigiri
O-toro Nigiri
Scottish Salmon Nigiri
Japanese Yellowtail Nigiri
Sea Bass Nigiri
Mackerel Nigiri
Hand-dived Scallop Nigiri
Surf Clam Nigiri
Prawn Nigiri
Octopus Nigiri
Squid Nigiri
Snow Crab Leg Nigiri
Madai Nigiri (Seasonal)
Homemade Sweet Egg Nigiri
Sweet Bean Curd Nigiri (Inari)
Ikura (Salmon Roe) Gunkan
Snow Crab Leg Gunkan
Spicy Tuna Gunkan
Uni Gunkan (Seasonal)
Seared Nigiri (2pcs) – Lightly Torched
Omakase 7 pcs premium grilled nigiris.
Grilled Bluefin Tuna Nigiri
Grilled O-toro Nigiri
Grilled Scottish Salmon Nigiri
Grilled Japanese Yellowtail Nigiri
Grilled Sea Bass Nigiri
Grilled Mackerel Nigiri
Grilled Hand-dived Scallop Nigiri
Grilled Squid Nigiri
Grilled Eel Nigiri
Grilled Madai Nigiri
Maki (6pcs) and Temaki (Hand Roll)
O-toro Maki
Cucumber Maki
Salmon & Avocado Maki
Spicy Salmon Maki
Eel & Egg Maki
Grilled Teriyaki Salmon Maki
Salmon Maki
Japanese Pickle Maki
Tuna Maki
Salmon Panko Maki
Spicy Tuna Maki
Avocado Maki
O-toro & Japanese Shiso Temaki
Prawn & Avocado Temaki
Eel Temaki
Snow Crab Leg & Japanese Shiso Temaki
Salmon & Avocado Temaki
California Temaki
Spicy Salmon Temaki
Spicy Tuna Temaki
Roll Sushi (8pcs)
Futomaki
Traditional Japanese vegetarian roll made with homemade sweet egg, sweet bean curd, Japanese pickled, cucumber, and avocado.
California Roll
Homemade Tamago, avocado, Japanese pickle, Japanese mayo and surimi rolled with tobiko.
Crispy Sushi Roll
Crispy sushi rice topped with avocado cream, spicy tuna, and lumpfish caviar.
Dragon Roll
King prawn tempura, cucumber, topped with avocado, Japanese mayonnaise and tobiko.
Grilled Wagyu Beef Roll
Seared A5 Wagyu beef, asparagus, avocado and truffle.
Black Dragon Roll
King prawn tempura, cucumber, Topped with grilled eel and sesame seeds.
Rainbow Roll
Sliced Bluefin tuna and salmon, cucumber, avocado, garnished with Japanese mayonnaise and tobiko.
Soft Shell Crab Roll
Soft shell crab, avocado, topped with tobiko.
Tokyo Roll
Chicken katsu, avocado and tobiko, dressed with homemade honey mustard sauce.
Yamato Roll
Grilled Emmental cheese, king prawn tempura and avocado. (6pcs)