Wa Yamamura

Had a wonderful time at Wa Yamamura during my trip. The courses were visually pleasing and well balance throughout tasting each dishes. The service was amazing and were very nice as they described what each dishes were. Although they don't know much English, it was just enough to delightfully describe the dishes which I was happy nevertheless. Overall, a well balance, delightful tasting set of course that won't make you feel too heavy or empty in the end! Do recommend trying out this place but make sure to reserve before coming to the restaurant.

The food is delicious and elegant, the service is great, the place is nicely decorated, the price is reasonable. Also they provide free parking spot if you drive there. I strongly recommend it.

This review is long overdue but Wa Yamamura was one of the most unforgettable meals I’d ever had. The quality of the food, the presentation, the service: Everything was simply phenomenal. It’s been 7 years since I ate here and I can still recall the experience and how it felt to explore all of the curious items that were set in front of me, and I still have a copy of that hand-written menu they gave me.

Absolutely worth a visit and the splurge. I am visiting Japan again shortly, which is why I recalled my visit, and I suddenly feel like I need to return again.

Very pleasant experience. We made reservations way in advance but the restaurant still had a few empty seats when we arrived and 2 ladies managed to do a walk-in (lucky them, but won’t recommend)

Menu had English translation and staff also spoke some english. Every dish was so well prepared and had all sorts of flavours and texture.

Love the place here! We made reservations about 1~2 months before our trip to Japan. Came across this 1 Michelin starred place in Nara with relatively good reviews, so we decided to try. Once entered we were welcomed with great hospitality from the lady host and the staffs. We selected counter seats when we made our reservations, the seatings are rather limited. We were then handed a hand-written menu (very neat and beautifully written) ... They had a Japanese version and foreigner version ... Kudos for being thoughtful.

Food were served course by course --- We ordered the Kaiseki Course priced at JPY 12,710. In general, I quite like all the little dishes; the taste is light and not over bearing. The rice was a little normal too me, but it's good that they allow refills (if I understand correctly 😂 ... I think I heard they mentioned "okawari"). I am good without the refills as the entire course was quite filling already.

When we are about to leave, both the owners would walk us to the door, and waved goodbye will we leave the premises. This place really gives you a very homey feeling. Top notch hospitality, love couple hosts. Great chef. No regrets coming here, and would definitely recommend to try out the place if you're around Nara region.