Yami Yami Dutch Chinese Restaurant
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
- chineseasiansushi
- Dietary options
- —
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