Noord●●○○#117 of 161 Places to Eat in Noord

Yokomi Sushi Aruba

Name: Yokomi Sushi Aruba
Address: Palm Beach 4Q, Noord Aruba, AW
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 2 reviews

casual

sushi

japanese

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About

Yokomi Sushi sits in Noord, a short walk from the Palm Beach hotel strip. It's a casual Japanese spot that turns out sushi and other staples without trying to be more than it is. The perfect scores across food, atmosphere, service, and value come from a small sample, so treat them as signals rather than gospel — but they're not random. Mid-tier pricing and a kid-friendly setup make it accessible if you want something other than the resort buffet or another steakhouse night. The kitchen keeps things straightforward: sushi rolls, nigiri, the usual lineup. No omakase, no theatrics. You can walk in without a reservation, which is useful when you're bouncing between beach days and don't want to lock into a schedule. If you're staying up north and need a break from grouper and johnnycakes, it's there.

At a glance

Area: Noord
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: sushi
japanese
Dietary options: —

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