Oranjestad●●○○#166 of 316 Places to Eat in Oranjestad

Yami Yami Dutch Chinese Restaurant

Name: Yami Yami Dutch Chinese Restaurant
Address: Bubali 69 C, Oranjestad Aruba, AW
Price range: $$ - $$$
Rating: 3.8

★★★½☆3.8 out of 5 · 38 reviews

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Yami Yami Dutch Chinese Restaurant is a $$ chinese & asian casual restaurant in Oranjestad rated 3.8/5 by 38 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Yami Yami sits in the Bubali area near Oranjestad, doing the Dutch-Chinese fusion thing that's more common in the Netherlands than the Caribbean. The kitchen covers a lot of ground — Chinese standards, some Asian crossover, sushi — which either works for you or it doesn't. At #166 out of 316 restaurants in Oranjestad, it's not winning awards, but the 4.1 value rating suggests you're getting what you pay for in the mid-range. The food scores slightly higher than the atmosphere or service, which tracks with the casual setup. It's kid-friendly if you need that, and the variety means picky eaters can usually find something. Just set expectations accordingly — this isn't a destination spot, but it's a solid fallback when you want takeout or a quick sit-down meal without the tourist markup.

At a glance

Area: Oranjestad
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: chinese
asian
sushi
Dietary options: —

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