Yamato

Yamato is widely regarded as the best Japanese restaurant in Prague and one of the finest in Central Europe, listed in the Michelin Guide and held in the highest esteem by the city’s food-conscious dining community. Tucked in the basement of a residential building on U kanálky in the charming Vinohrady district, the restaurant’s bright and minimalist modern interior creates an atmosphere of focused calm that allows the food to take centre stage. Chef Richard Tomas, the 2022 winner of the World Sushi Cup Japan, leads a kitchen that expresses the full range and subtlety of Japanese culinary tradition: precision-crafted nigiri and sashimi of exceptional freshness, meticulously prepared hot dishes including miso-glazed proteins and seasonal vegetable preparations, and a selection of maki rolls that balance simplicity with creative flair. The lunch menu offers a particularly good-value entry point into Yamato’s world, while the evening tasting menus allow the kitchen to take guests through a curated journey of seasonal flavours. An expertly chosen sake list alongside Japanese whiskeys, craft beers, and international wines ensures that every dish is given its ideal accompaniment. The service team is attentive and knowledgeable, able to guide guests through the menu in both Czech and English. Reservations are essential and are recommended well in advance for weekend evenings.