Welcome to Yamato Japanese Restaurant, where authentic Japanese cuisine meets art, culture, and community in the heart of downtown Providence.

At Yamato, we specialize in all-you-can-eat sushi alongside a wide variety of traditional and modern Japanese dishes, including sashimi, ramen, teriyaki, tempura, donburi, and carefully crafted beverages such as sake and Japanese beer. Our goal is to provide a comfortable and memorable dining experience with fresh ingredients, attentive service, and a warm atmosphere for friends, families, students, and visitors alike.

Inspired by Providence’s creative spirit, Yamato also features rotating art displays from local artists, creating a unique dining environment where food and design come together. Whether you are joining us for a casual lunch, a celebration, or a late-night sushi craving, we look forward to welcoming you to the Yamato family.

At Yamato we keep things simple: good ingredients, careful technique, and dishes built to satisfy. Our kitchen turns out hearty teriyaki bowls, crispy katsu, golden tempura and steaming ramen, while the sushi bar handles everything raw and rolled. Whether you're after a quick weekday lunch box or a relaxed dinner with friends, you'll find a deep menu that covers the whole table. Sourced thoughtfully and cooked to order, each plate reflects the kind of dependable, flavorful Japanese cooking that keeps our regulars coming back to Dorrance Street.

Great sushi comes down to fish quality and the hands that prepare it. Our sushi chefs slice and roll to order, building everything from classic maki to house special rolls and generous sashimi platters. Beyond the bar, the kitchen rounds out the experience with appetizers like gyoza, takoyaki and soft-shell crab, plus salads, soups and noodle dishes. Pair your meal with a fruit tea or a pot of green tea, and finish with green tea or fried ice cream. It's Japanese dining done with care — approachable, flavorful and worth the trip.