Yamato Taipei

Grilled Ayu Fish

For lunch, we went to the Yamato restaurant for some Japanese cuisine. Whetting our appetites with a plate of crunchy marinated burdock roots, we eagerly waited for the the deluxe sashimi assortment. It was a nice mix of different elements that are harder to find as fresh in places like Montreal. The squid was very tender and chewy, the tuna and salmon melted in your mouth. As for the tempura shrimp, mushrooms, sweet potatoes and asparagus, each item was deep fried to perfection. The tea kettle soup was one of my favorites of the entire meal – it was tasty and full of nutrients, being composed of the juices of clams and mushrooms and a hint of lemon. Served piping hot, the tea kettle is served with a miniature cup that rests on top – you flip it down and use it to drink the broth out of. I thought it was a compact way to serve the dish and an aesthetically pleasing one too.

Service is fast, food is delicious. Not much else you can ask for. Go here!

Yamato

Marinated Burdock Roots

Mix of Sashimi (Salmon Roe, Squid, Tuna)

Fried Tempura Shrimp, Sweet Potatoes, Mushrooms and Asparagus

Steamed Asparagus

Grilled Ayu Fish

Tea Kettle Soup With Clams, Button Mushrooms, Shallots and Lemon

Strained Tea Kettle Soup With Clams, Button Mushrooms, Shallots and Lemon

Inside the Tea Kettle