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Momo Ando
84/100 (1014 ratings)
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"I loved the Momo Bowls and the ramen but I found the ramen to have a bit too much oil over the broth which I wish there could be less of it but..."
Shoki Ramontja
"This place makes fantastic Ramen. It's on most occassions absolutely delicious and comforting. On one or two occassions the broth has been a little..."
Ayesha Matwadia
"I went to Momo & O last night with some friends. Everyone really enjoyed their food! I had the teriyaki beef bao and chicken bao, which were..."
Raquel Unterslak
"All the food here is delicious! Tried everything on the menu and canā€™t complain. Frequent choice for dinners..."
Michaela Rajah
"4.5 stars. I love this place so much! I eat there all the time and can't get enough of their ramen, bao and poke bowls. The best Asian flavours,..."
Smelly Celly
"The BF and I had a lovely dinner here! The restaurant was full, but the last reservation was for an hour after our arrival, so they said they could..."
Natalia Bonegio
"Iā€™ve been here five times and I still love it! The ramen is delicious. My favorite is the Formosa. The staff is always super helpful and..."
Raeesa Sarlie
"After falling in love with Momo Bauhaus, we decided to try Momo &O for dinner. We had a great time and enjoyed the delicious food that was full of..."
Jarred Michael Bell
"This was the second time I tried out the Momo franchise and I forgot how good the food is! I tried out the Ramen Miso which was the perfect balance..."
Azrah Kadwa
"A great experience, the service was beyond good especially the young lady named Mercy ( who is the manager I think), she was very helpful and kind...."
Lorraine Ndadza
"Visited Mom&O on recommendation from my sisterWas very pleasantly surprised The selection of Asian dishes was amazing Not your..."
Trevor
"Stunning service. Stunning food. The variety of tofu options are impeccable. And the variety of vegan (tofu) options, including the mayo is a..."
Claudia Ferreira
"What a pleasant surprise.Donā€™t let the location fool you. The food is amazing. Iā€™ve never had Asian food like this. Itā€™s really tasty and..."
Tanya Vorster Bezuidenhout
"Very nice new discovery for us. Grant ave is starting to impress me, immigrant from northern suburbs.Donā€™t ask me what I ordered as I would..."
Sergio Michele Acquisto
"I donā€™t even know how many times Iā€™ve been here since itā€™s opened. Iā€™m a fan of all the Momo branches. The greenway bao and the vegetarian..."
Tally Leach
"The position of the place is not the greatest, the sweet lamb buns thing was not great but that ramen dish I had was out of this world amazing...."
Shanil Haripersad
"Best Asian Fusion I've tried so far! *lovestruck* šŸ’˜ ... We ordered 4 different items at that time, twas Szechuan Spicy Kung Pow šŸ„˜ , Ramen..."
Angelo Toitoi
"We went to Momo &O a few weeks ago- I just havenā€™t had the time to give them a full and adequate review until now.Let me start off by..."
Tiffany
"Excellent food - new tastes, innovative- love it - we have been there many times already and will keep coming back - good ambience and excellent..."
Carsten Hollaender Laugesen
"Stopped in for a quick lunch and really enjoyed it. I was happy that they kept the boaā€™s and starters on the menu as I canā€™t not have the Korean..."
Nthabiseng Chaane
"I have visited a lot of asian restaurants in and around town and this place offers fairly clean eating. It is well worth visiting for a hearty noodle..."
Gary Greenberg
"This is by far my favourite Momo Branch! Their ramens are amazing and perfect to have on a cold winters evening but the winner for the evening was..."
Maria
"Food doesnā€™t disappoint at any of Momoā€™s. I prefer their tapas over their bowls. Fair amount for vegetarian options on the menu. Service is..."
Radha Chhita-Nathoo
"Probably one of our (Georgia Yannoulis) restaurants. Although always tough to get a table, the food does not let us down at all.Love the Seoul..."
Mauro D. Cariano Nave
"We have been here 3 times in the last few months and I will go back any day of the week. The food is always on point and the waiters friendly and..."
Karien Spreeth
"Fantastic food,friendly and efficient staff,cosy atmosphere. Just as good as the Greenside branch,my favourite restaurant chain in South..."
Patbesson
"Momo my new favourite.A quick Thursday bite delivered more than I expected. A new spot on the Norwood strip with so much to..."
Darren Meltz
"The food is great! And the portions are generous. Had the shio ramen bowl , it was really delicious!loved the chicken bone broth and the tender beef...."
Conny Ncwadi
"After being loyal to the Greenside branch we tried out Norwood. Same amount of love was put into this one! Superb place, love the street view looking..."
Georgia Yannoulis
"Iā€™ve eaten at this particular Momo three times now and absolutely LOVE the spicy Sancho ramen! Itā€™s my favorite cheat meal that leaves one very..."
Kashira Naidoo
"Love love love all of the Momo branches but especially fond of this one. Had my first ramen bowl and it was delicious! The chocolate matcha tart was..."
Tam Loves Food
"Came for an impromptu dinner with the wife. Very good food. The bau and the ramen were exceptional, the calamari very good. Prices were competitive...."
Ismail Moola
"Went here on a Friday night and had such a lovely evening! The menu isnā€™t very different from Momo Soko in Illovo and the vibe is..."
Lisa Lumley
"This restaurant is quite small, limited space, booking is definitely recommended. No liquor license at the moment, so bring your own wine..."
Catherine Au
"Why does zomato keep deleting my reviews? Why? Why zomato why?So i really lile momo bau, but i like this way more... why? Ramen...."
Saul Ben Smith
"So this is the second Momo restaurant I've been to, and I must say they just keep getting better ;) a good variety of choices in terms of Bao's,..."
Paul Gray
"03.12.2017. If you like trying unique flavours and cuisines then I suggest giving MOMO &O a try. It's the 3rd "branch" if I can call it that since..."
The Food Musketeer
"We tried this place tonight. Food was amazing. We had miso ramen and bauhaus. The ramen was delicious but spicier than expected and we didn't get any..."
Lindy Dall
"I luv all the momoā€™s ;-)This oneā€™s uniqueness is the ramen...I had the shio...chicken & dashi bone broth, beef briskets with a whole lot of..."
Sharima Bramannan
Yamato
81/100 (470 ratings)
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"Great Ramen!!! Well worth a visit. Atmosphere is clinical but portions are generous and flavorful. Wine list and beverage variety is very good. Will..."
Vincent Bezuidenhout
"Been going to Yamato for years and decided to put a review up. The food is authentic and some of the best sushi that I have had. My favorite dishes..."
Kenneth Sun
"After a long week in the office we decided to venture out and try Yamato Illovo on Friday last week. Nestled in the heart of Illovo, Yamato is one of..."
Priya Nayer
"It is quite a decent place with quite decent sushi. The lunch special were pretty awesome to be honest and the sushi was well prepared (with the..."
Kimson Chan
"I love yamato, Its unassuming., Its not trendy, its authentic and its all made with care.Its not overpriced.The service is..."
Saul Ben Smith
"A great Japanese food experience. We took the agadashi tofu, wasabi parcels, tuna maki, vegetable tempura and the salmon platter deluxe. It was a..."
Guy Nelson
"What an incredible dining experience , today with so much of everything just been the more Of the same. It was amazing to find such a beautiful..."
Dale Marc Franklin
"I have never had a bad meal at this very authentic Japanese restaurant.The food is always fresh,flavoursome and delicious.The place is sometimes..."
Gary Rutstein
"This is my favourite Asian restaurant by far, since I love and respect Japanese food and culture, it is a good place to experience Japanese..."
Katelynmorais
"Not bad for Japanese in South Africa. So far, best place. Haven't tried sushi yet so will update the review lost another visit.The food..."
No Time To Waste
"A restaurant where I can gladly say, "WOW". Authentic dishes and a lovely environment make for the perfect winter location. I have absolutely enjoyed..."
Shevani
"Good quality food, feels authentically Japanese. Would definitely go back, peace and calm environment, ramen was fantastic and sushi was very..."
Tetpsy
"What a hidden gem in Illovo Muse! What struck me upon my first visit to Yamato was the kind welcome I received by all the staff I encountered. The..."
Kevanya Coopoo
"The place is very cosy and nice. The sushi is awsome the staff are very nice and friendly. The food selection is quite satisfactory. Worth to try..."
Heba
"Have been going to Yamato for years. Always superb. Authentic Japanese fare. Try the crab stick salad and kimchi. Sushi is outstanding and never..."
Caroline
"We had the gyoza of pork , korokke of beef for starters. And for mains the miso cha-shu ramen and the chicken niumen. We loved it. Everything tastes..."
Nicole Van Der Venne
"Best Japanese restaurant in South Africa. Food consistently good and ingredients always fresh. Very good Japanese home cooking. Highly recommended..."
Rouxann
"Yummy, went for supper last night with my husband. All the dishes were good, miso soup, seaweed salad, sizzling tofu steak, delicious sushi like I've..."
Laura
"This little pearl is tucked away in the shopping centre only for those in know to find.The food is delicious and well presented. The..."
Faye Darby
"Love..."
Shaun Marais
"This is our second time here. Everything was perfect the first time, when we stuck to nigiri and sashimi; the quality of the fish was excellent...."
Grant & Sam
"Last night, after having a sushi craving for about two weeks, I popped in Yamato. As it was my first visit, I didn't know quite what to expect but..."
Lauras World
"Favorite restaurant for sushi and cold noodle dishes. Word of warning, if you want ramen or other hot dishes, please request that they reduce the..."
Ling
"Very quiet with good staff and excellent food. The food is very well made and authentic and the sushi is made with the best quality fish...."
Gabriella C
"I just love this restaurant. All I can say is that it is the best Japanese iv ever eaten. Most authentic experience iv had.Starters we shared..."
Nicci šŸŒŸ
"An authentic Japanese cuisine experience. Before visiting Yamato, I had yet to come across a Japanese restaurant that makes authentic..."
Brittany Wallace
"Excellent and most authentic Japanese food in Joburg! It's a little pricey but worth it for the traditional dishes. The gomae and seafood dishes are..."
Lydz Masemoodz
"Their soup game is on point! From their pork ramen to their miso soup! Heaven!The sushi rice was a bit over cooked... Hoping it was only..."
Charlotte Beatrice Nalubega Luzuka
"The best Japanese is the city by far. Authentic flavours reminding me of our visits to Nippon. The bold soba noodles are a dream. The savory egg..."
Grant Shippey
"Authentic Japanese Cuisine. Absolutely Loved it. You are not a real sushi fan if you have not been here. Ā The food was delicious and the service was..."
Dinika Singh
"Part 1: Authentic Japanese FoodThis restaurant is in a very ideal location close to different businesses and they serve quick tasty..."
Martin Sox
"One of the most authentic Japanese restaurant in Joburg. Simple and warm ambience with minimalist decor. Very welcoming and friendly waitstaff. It..."
DipƤyƤn
"Good food, the service is sweet, nothing spectacular but consistent. The wine list isn't remarkable but there are some decent choices at decent..."
Gisela Bean
"Expect Authentic Japanese food, an institution in JHB which never fails to impress. The sushi is some of the best this landlocked city has to..."
CT Food Bommer
"Yamato is my favourite sushi restaurant in Johannesburg. Ā What Yamato lacks in authentic decor, it makes up for in spades with the deliciously fresh..."
Emma
"Tucked away in Thrupps, Yamato a traditional Japanese Restaurant serves an array of exquisitely prepared and plated food; from hot or cold noodles to..."
Under5foot
"Excellent Japanese restaurant best Sushi and great Miso soup and tempura veg . Wines are slightly over prised and the service could be more..."
John
"I love this Japanese restaurant. It is authentic whilst being upper market. They serve cold saki, Japanese beer and hot saki as well as a great range..."
Alexandra
"Yamato is my favourite Japanese restaurant in Gauteng. They make a mean Ramen and the Crispy Chicken is out of this world. The service is a bit slow..."
Epicurean Republic
"Softly spoken, casual atmosphere yet one of (I think) 2 authentic Japanese restaurants in Johannesburg. Food is absolutely superb. Speak to the..."
Dean Oelschig
"What a lovely surprise! We were a table of 4 and we had such a lovely meal. It started with a Seaweed salad, Pumpkin tempura and Avo Maki and..."
Mabelami
"After numerous recommendations from friends and colleagues, I decided to try it. I was not disappointed. The sushi was fresh and made to perfection...."
Travis
"If you want authentic Japanese food, look no further! It's hard to pick a favourite, I've eaten the sushi (so yummy), and had the udon and ramen..."
Grace Sing Gen
"Have been to Yamato a few times in recent weeks and the food has been consistent. Consistently delicious! The Pork dumplings are my favourite, I..."
Kalay Maistry
"Yamato is an authentic Japanese restaurant offering delicious sushi and interesting Japanese dishes. The menu is huge and a tad confusing, it is very..."
Natalie Katz
"I love this place for authentic, interesting Japanese food. From a vegetarian perspective, the menu is useful as it spells out exactly what is pure..."
Amy Heydenrych
"Relatively good quality sushi, but the service is lacking and the prices are too..."
Meraj Chhaya
"As a regular I have to compliment Yamato on their consistent quality of authentic Japanese cuisine. We frequent this restaurant often and always..."
ASR
"Beautiful little space.. Small sitting but great sushi, wontons and soups. Friendly and attentive staff. First time having saki, out of their square..."
Ashleigh Morgan Henning
"Very good authentic sushi.Sake actually served in authentic masu, with salt on the side.They would have a higher rating if the chef..."
Jan Holtzhausen
"Can't believe a jewel like this is hidden away. When we eventually found it, it was also a lot smaller than what we expected. But all worthwhile as..."
Peter Smith
"Hidden away in the back of the Thrupps center in Illovo, this cosy Japanese eatery offers a more intimate setting than its sister restaurant, Japa in..."
Leon Marais
"What this restaurant lacks in atmosphere it makes up with delicious sushi & one of my favourite dishes, the 'special miso soup'. This is more of a..."
ForTheLoveOfFood
"Yamato's reputation of top quality and fresh ingredients, delicious sushi and tasty dishes has not changed over the years. If it's value..."
Colin B
"Before I found Japa in Rivonia, Yamato was certainly ranked among'st the Japanese restaurants in Jo'burg. Inside the restaurant, it's a..."
Unknown Foodie
"If you like Japanese food, do make a point of finding Yamato. I say "find" because it's a little difficult to locate. Yamato is near Thrupp's and you..."
Shannon Niebuhr
"They were so helpful. We did not have Reservations but they managed to accommodate us. The food was amazing. Enjoyed the freshness of the springroll...."
Jacqueline Rothman
"Food is truly delectable and authentic. Not your run of the mill sushi restaurant. Really a cut above. The sushi is beautiful and much better than..."
Dewald Swanepoel
"Good food, good atmosphere, excellent service. At the time of writing this review, they have no liquor license so you can..."
Jaimie Norman
"Nice casual asian dining. Extensive menu of Asian - not only Japanese - cuisine. The fish was nice and fresh. Whatever we tried was really..."
Yiannis Kosmas
"Quickly popped in for a meal. Great ramen and dumplings. Sushi was also really good. The waitresses were literally running to ensure they were able..."
Felix Spies
"Very authentic feeling sushi place. Great quality and sized portions of sushi at affordable prices. They had Gluten free soy sauce, which I needed..."
Paul Drew
"Fantastic Ramen. Super tasty and loaded with green onion, sprouts and cha Sui slices. Must say after living in Asia for 20+ years I was sceptical..."
Craig Pallister
"Delicious food,great service and lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back again. I had the Lunchbox (a) which consisted of a miso soup, gyoza,..."
Juanita Vermeulen
"We visited Yamato as all the other restaurants in the Arch were jam packed during the Christmas light event and I must say I am so glad that it..."
Keith Reddy
"Wow, what a great restaurant! There is a very extensive menu and the food was absolutely..."
Nick Dempers
"Lovely cosy restaurant tucked in Illovo. I had the ramen and I loved it!!! The interior decor is also so lovely and the owner was very attentive to..."
Odunayo ā€œOhdeebeeā€ Ajike
"The food was great. Service was very good. I really liked the miso..."
Mondli
"Very kind waitresses, the most amazing Japanese food you can get in Joburg and a very kind owner! Canā€™t wait to go back to try some more of their..."
Eden Hector
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