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Somerset House is fully open to the public. Admission to Somerset House is free, but you’ll need to buy a ticket for some exhibitions and events.

Part of the Strand outside Somerset House is now a pedestrian/cycle zone. The Strand is permanently closed to traffic between Surrey Street and Waterloo Bridge. Buses that previously stopped on Strand will now stop at new locations on Aldwych. Please visit the TfL website for alternative ways to travel. For more information please visit  https://strandaldwych.org

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We're open every day except 25 December. Admission is free, though there’s a charge for some exhibitions.

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Somerset House

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Somerset House - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

Posted on 19th November 2021 Categories Arts + Culture

By: Author Julianna Barnaby

Visiting Somerset House: The Former Palace that’s now one of London’s Cool Cultural Venues

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Somerset House sits on the banks of the Thames, one of London’s former riverside palaces, now transformed into a cultural and arts hub. Planning a visit to Somerset House? Don’t miss this go-to guide before you do.

Somerset House is one of my favourite places to visit in London – a beautiful palace on the outskirts of Covent Garden that has been turned into one of the city’s coolest cultural hubs.

From the interesting and challenging temporary art exhibitions hosted in its gallery space to the outdoor music gigs and film screenings, there’s always something new to explore. Here’s where to start.

Things To Do in Somerset House

Take one of the free tours of somerset house.

Somerset House looks like pretty much any other Neoclassical Georgian building at first glance – albeit a rather impressive one (there’s a reason I chose it as one of the most handsome spots in London ). The buildings are striking, but wait until you hear the stories behind them.

Luckily for all of us, Somerset House runs a rota of free tours to take you deep into its sombre and salacious past.

My favourite is the Old Palace Tour . By telling the story of the three Catholic queens who lived at Old Somerset House, the building takes on a new – and intriguing – life, in front of your very eyes.

The tour lasts for about an hour and is held every Tuesday, at 12:45pm and 2:45pm. Don’t arrive moments before thinking you’ll be admitted – you’ll need a ticket. They’re available from 10:30am on the day – my advice is to pick one up as early as possible, and then return back for the tour.

The other tour is the Historical Highlights Tour, which is held every Thursday at 1:15pm and 2:45pm, and every Saturday at 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm and 3:15pm.

Note that on the third Saturday of every month, they open up the creative studios for a special tour, instead of running the Historical Highlights ones.

Visit an Exhibition

Somerset House plays host to a revolving door of artistic exhibitions. These include visual art across mediums including sculpture, painting, photography as well as live performances.

It’s refreshing to see such an important historical site showcasing such an eclectic range of contemporary arts. Never one to be put in a box, past exhibitions have ranged from a collection of Snoopy cartoons to shows as part of London Fashion Week and just about everything in between.

Check the calendar and you’ll also find music gigs, seminars and lectures listed. What about a masterclass in photography for starters?

Take a look at the website to find out what’s on during your visit. Some of the events are free (as is admission to Somerset House), but you’ll have to cough up for others.

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Summer Series

Nothing says “summer in London” like open-air concerts. Bonus points if they’re held around a stunning venue like Somerset House’s Summer Series .

Each summer, Somerset House teams up with American Express to put on a calendar of raucous concerts across 11 action-packed evenings.

Although the 2019 lineup hasn’t been announced yet, if 2018 is anything to go by – it’s bound to be a banger. Last year the stage was graced by the likes of Jorja Smith, MGMT and The Roots.

The concerts are held in the expansive courtyard area of Somerset House. It’s pretty amazing to revel to the sounds of your current faves while in the shadow of one of London’s most historic buildings.

Tickets go on sale on March 11, and you’ll want to get in quick to grab tickets to one (or more) of the concerts.

Summer Screen

Another of the most famous summer Somerset House events is Summer Screen , which sees the beautiful courtyard become London’s premier outdoor cinema.

Running for two weeks, the event sees the courtyard brimming with movie lovers from everyday Londoners (and visitors) to even a few famous faces.

Last year, Oscar nominee Glenn Close even made an appearance, while Jodie Whittaker, star of Doctor Who, also shared some insider secrets about the entertainment industry.

The movies range from Oscar-worthy dramas through the feel-good children’s classics, so there’s something for everyone. The event is expected to run from August 8 – 21, with the calendar of movies released in May.

Skate at Somerset House

It’s not only in the summertime when Somerset House’s iconic courtyard is transformed into something spectacular. Each winter, the courtyard becomes a little slice of a winter wonderland, with its own skating rink.

Skate at Somerset House has become a winter “must do” in London, with anyone and everyone welcome to slide onto the ice. As soon as the huge Christmas tree arrives in the courtyard, Londoners know it’s almost time for the great freeze!

As well as skating, there are also lessons and demonstrations available. Off the ice, you can grab a hot drink and do a spot of Christmas shopping at the nearby stalls.

While by day it’s all very family-friendly, there are also “lates” where DJs spin some great tracks and the vibe becomes significantly more festive.

They don’t call it the silly season for nothing.

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Courtauld Gallery

The Courtauld dates back to 1933 and has been busy amassing an impressive collection of artworks ever since. One of favourite galleries in London, there are more than 500 paintings and 26,000 other works, spanning from medieval times through to today.

After a recent renovation, the prestigious art gallery has reopened and features brand new exhibition spaces for their impressive collection.

The gallery boasts some very prestigious artwork: Manet’s A Bar at the Folies-Bergère , Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear , as well as the largest collection of Cezanne’s work in the UK, to name a few.  

Beautiful as the pieces at the Courtauld are, its history also warrants a glance. The Institute that runs the Gallery (the Courtauld Institute of Art) and the Gallery itself were both founded by three men, Samuel Courtauld, Lord Lee of Fareham and Sir Robert Witt.

The men aimed to widen access to and an understanding of art. Ultimately, they wanted to create a foundation for the serious study of art – a project that was realised when the Institute opened its doors in 1932 – the first academic centre devoted to the history of art.

Book yourself a ticket here .

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Places to Eat and Drink in Somerset House

If you need a little caffeine to perk you up before exploring more of Somerset House, I suggest stopping by Hej Coffee.

It’s no secret that I’m a bit of a snob when it comes to coffee – but Hej covers all the bases.

They serve great coffee, as well as a tasty selection of pastries and cakes to go with.

Coffees are roasted locally in Woolwich and prepared to the highest standard.

Interiors-wise, the cafe’s team have done a great job of sympathetically redecorating so that there’s plenty of charm on display, but with a light and airy modern feel. On a sunny day, grab your cup and head to one of Somerset House’s gorgeous terraces to enjoy.

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Fernandez + Wells

Another cafe in Somerset House, Fernandez + Wells brings bistro-style light bites, tasty breakfasts and coffees to Somerset House.

They also have a great wine list if you need something a little stronger.

Rooftop Terrace

A sleek-yet-approachable bar on the roof of one of London’s most recognisable and impressive buildings? Sign me up.

Since it’s on a rooftop and London is not exactly known for its balmy winter nights, the bar is only open during the summer months, so get in while the sun is shining.

During summer, Somerset House pairs up with beer legends San Miguel to offer a menu of beer (including a tasting menu), along with Iberian-inspired food platters.

With views like these, it’s no surprise that it’s often named as one of London’s best rooftop bars (and, IMHO, a much better experience than Radio Rooftop across the road).

Not bad at all.

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Bryn Williams at Somerset House

There are a few things that make the restaurant at Somerset House a fairly unique offering. There is, of course, the building itself – a very glamorous setting for a meal – but then there’s also the menu.

Devised by acclaimed Welsh chef Bryn Williams , it’s described as “veg-centric”. It’s kind of like a vegetarian restaurant, but with a few non-veggie options to choose from too.

The cuisine is distinctly British, not just in style but also in the source. Nearly all of the ingredients are sourced locally, meaning they are fresh and delicious, such as the Cornish mackerel. Rather than smothering them in sauces and herbs, the meals are delicately prepared to let the flavours speak for themselves.

The History of Somerset House

Somerset House is really an incredible sight to behold, but it’s even more spectacular when you know the history behind it. The story of Somerset House reads much like an epic saga, filled with lords, princesses and dramatic battles.

Construction of Somerset House

Its history began in in 1547, when Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, decided he wanted a palace on the banks of the Thames – fair enough really – who doesn’t?

Construction began on the beautiful palace, which would be one of the most lavish in all of England.

Unfortunately for Edward, just three years later he was the victim of a dramatic coup which culminated in his execution in the Tower of London in 1552. His almost completed palace was claimed by the Crown.

The Three Princesses

Over the next 150 years, the Palace became a home for at least two princesses – Princess Elizabeth who moved in at age 20, staying until she became Queen Elizabeth I, and Princess Anne of Denmark, wife of James I.

While resident, theatre-loving Anne commissioned some of the best architects in Europe to add onto Somerset House, then renamed “Denmark House” in her honour. Unfortunately, she never saw it completed as she died before it is finished.

For a time, it was then used by the wife of Charles I, Henrietta Maria of France, who was a Roman Catholic and had a chapel created within the buildings.

Around this time, England fell into a series of bitter civil wars and only after a few years in London, Henrietta fled for Oxford with Charles. Charles was executed as part of the English Civil Wars (I’m sensing a pattern here) and Henrietta Maria returned to Paris, almost destitute.

By this time, royal purses were also nearly exhausted by the constant expenses of war, and the decision was made to try to sell Somerset House.

Alas, no-one wanted it – wise, maybe, given all the executions of the former owners. However, someone did buy all the lavish furniture inside for the sum of £118,000 – or about £21 million in today’s money.

Things did momentarily improve when Charles II, Henrietta Maria’s son, was crowned King in 1660 and decided to move his mother back from her modest Paris digs to Somerset House.

Five years later, however, a plague descended on London and Henrietta decided to ditch it for good. She died in Paris several years later.

The End of the Palace

Catherine Braganza, wife of King Charles II, was the next – and last – royal resident, living at Somerset House until her death in 1693.

From this point on, it entered a period of rapid decline. While the Palace was undoubtedly beautiful, it was staggeringly expensive to maintain.

Considering the English monarchy had seen more deaths and overthrows than Game of Thrones by this time, they simply didn’t have the money – or the enthusiasm – to save it.

By the mid-1770s, Old Somerset House was in such bad condition that much of it needed to be demolished. In its place, William Chamberlain designed a new building, which would be open, at least in part, to the public to enjoy (lest they get any more ideas about overthrowing the monarchy).

As such, New Somerset House remained full of public institutions such as the Royal Society and the Tax Office. In the mid-1800s, new societies including the Geology Society moved in, cementing Somerset’s House as a place of public learning and good.

Since then, numerous extensions have been added onto Somerset House and it remains a residence with a very eclectic selection of tenants. From small tech start-ups to the British Fashion Council and King’s College of London’s Law School, it really is a vast array.

As it is such a well-known and loved icon of London, Somerset House has featured as a film location in many movies, from James Bond to Sherlock Holmes. Perhaps most fitting, given its history, though, was the 2008 film The Duchess starring Keira Knightley.

Practical Information for Visiting

Where is somerset house.

Strand, London WC2R 1LA

If you’re looking for where Somerset House is, it can be a little tricky as there are actually four entrances. However, each one will take you through to the exhibitions, cafe and restaurant.

Somerset House is located at the end of the Strand, on the bank of the Thames near Waterloo Bridge.

How to Get to Somerset House

If you’re looking to get the tube, the closest stop is Temple. This will drop you off just metres from the riverside entrance to Somerset House.

Alternatively, it’s less than 15 minutes walk from Charing Cross, City Thameslink (Ludgate Hill entrance) and Waterloo railway stations.

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SOMERSET HOUSE: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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Designed in 1775 for government departments and royal societies – perhaps the world's first office block – Somerset House now contains galleries, restaurants and cafes that encircle a lovely open courtyard and extend to an elevated sun-trap terrace. The Embankment Galleries are devoted to temporary exhibitions (usually related to photography, design or fashion). In summer, the grand courtyard hosts open-air live performances, dancing fountains for kids to cool off in and the Film4 Summer Screen , plus an atmospheric ice-skating rink in winter.

The Courtauld Gallery , home to a wealth of 14th- to 20th-century art, is closed for renovations, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2020.

Exhibition prices vary, as do the opening hours of the galleries and restaurants; check the website for the latest.

Construction started on the first Somerset House, a palace for the Duke of Somerset (brother of Jane Seymour, King Henry VIII's third wife) in 1547. For two centuries, it played host to royals (Queen Elizabeth I lived here while she was a princess), foreign diplomats, wild masked balls, peace treaties, the Parliamentary army (during the 1642 English Civil War) and Oliver Cromwell's wake. Having fallen into disrepair, it was pulled down in 1775 and rebuilt to designs by architect William Chambers. Among other weighty organisations, it went on to house the Royal Academy of Arts (and the first Summer Exhibition), the Society of Antiquaries, the Navy Board and, that most popular of institutions, Inland Revenue – see if you can spot some of the old signage in the courtyard.

Two sets of free hour-long guided tours are run three times a week: one delves into the historical highlights of the current building, the other takes a closer look at what remains of the old palace. Pick up tickets on the day from the information desk in Seamen's Hall in the South Wing.

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Somerset House is a new kind of arts centre in the heart of London, designed for today’s audiences and creatives.

Offering a diverse and dynamic public programme of contemporary arts and culture, they are also a home to a large community of creative businesses, artists and makers, including Somerset House Studios.

Somerset House’s year-round cultural programme spans the contemporary arts in all its forms including events and exhibitions with recent  highlights  including  PJ  Harvey’s Recording in Progress, Big Bang Data, Orhan Pamuk’s Museum of Innocence, Daydreaming with Stanley Kubrick, Björk Digital, Malick  Sidibé:  The  Eye  of  Modern  Mali  and  Utopia 2016: a Year of Imagination and Possibility. Somerset House also present annual festivals such as Pick Me Up (graphic arts), Now Play This (games), 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair and Photo London. Through the seasons, the beautiful Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court hosts Summer Series (live music), Film4 Summer Screen and Skate at Somerset House, plus art and design installations from the likes of Ai Weiwei, Marc Quinn and London Design Biennale.

From its 18th-century origins, Somerset House has been a centre for debate and discussion including the first home of the Royal Academy of Arts and other learned societies – an intellectual powerhouse for the nation. For over 200 years the building housed various government departments including births, marriages and deaths and the Inland Revenue until Somerset House Trust was established in July 1997 to conserve and develop Somerset House as an arts centre. After a campaign to open Somerset House to the public, they once again became a home for arts and culture in 2000.

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Somerset House is London’s working arts centre built on historic foundations around one of the most beautiful courtyards in Europe. Situated at the very heart of the capital, we are home to the UK’s largest and most exciting creative community and are overflowing with new ideas, young businesses and fresh perspectives. Dedicated to backing newness, championing openness, nurturing creativity and empowering ideas, our cultural programme is ambitious in scope. We insist on relevance, but aren’t afraid of irreverence, and are as keen on entertainment as enrichment. We embrace the biggest issues of our times (recent exhibitions and installation have addressed climate change and the work of black creative pioneers), but are equally committed to the delicate task of oxygenating new work by emerging artists.

Add in music, movies, mushrooms, London’s most beautiful ice-rink, 87 working artists, each with their own highly subsidized studio space, Makerversity, our Creative Careers Academy, a business community made up of over 200 independent enterprises, and our neighbours, The Courtauld Institute and Kings College, and you start to understand who we are and what we do.

We welcome 3 million annual visitors to share this unique combination of public events, creative enterprise, and artistic practice. It is this mix that informs and powers our programme and makes it singular, compelling and accessible.

Many of our events are free and we encourage visitors to sit and enjoy our courtyard and terraces, without having to buy so much as a cup of coffee, as havens at the centre of London, but set back and away from cars, pollution and the hustle and bustle of street life. We offer free WiFi, are home to five cafes and restaurants, and relish family visits, dogs and children.

Likewise, though we reside in an iconic neo classical building, justly famous as the 18th century architect William Chambers’ seminal masterpiece, we are at our best when navigating the now and powering the new. Nowhere else will you find a major movie star introducing a world film premiere one moment, while experimental dance music fills a cellar the next. And where else can you spend an hour ice-skating while listening to a specially commissioned sound piece by a cutting edge artist?

It is this creative tension—the way we harness our heritage, put the too-often overlooked on our central stage and use our neo-classical backdrop to showcase groundbreaking contemporary culture—that inspires our programme.

Old and new, history and disruption, art and entertainment, high-tech and homemade, combined with the fact that we are home to a constantly shape-shifting working creative community: this is our point of difference.

It is what we are proud of. And it is what makes the experience of visiting or working in Somerset House inspiring and energizing, urgent and exciting.

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Between 1603 and 1692 Somerset House was the official residence of the Queen of England and for most of that period, as the home of Roman Catholic consorts, one of the most controversial buildings in Britain.

It takes its name from Edward VI’s uncle, the protector of England, Edward Seymour the Duke of Somerset. It was he who, at the height of his power, decided to raise a mansion on the banks of the Thames from which to exercise his power as the guardian of the young king. Somerset did not live to see his house finished and we can only speculate as to its proposed final appearance. What was completed, however, was granted, on the death of Edward VI, to his sister, Elizabeth. In this way the young princess acquired her first palace, a building that she would use intermittently as her London home until she ascended the throne in 1559. From then, she had bigger and better palaces to use and the unfinished house of her brother’s former guardian was used as a high class guest house.

On James I accession in 1603 there was not only a monarch, but his wife and three healthy children all of whom needed accommodating. Soon St. James’s Palace was granted to his eldest son and Somerset House to his queen, Anna of Denmark. Anna’s rebuilding of Somerset House was the single most important and ambitious architectural project of James I reign. Between 1608 and 1612 she completed Protector Somerset’s outer court and modernised the Strand façade. She also rebuilt the inner court creating a magnificent suite of state rooms and built a long gallery ending in a closet and library. Between her house and the Thames a garden was laid out with extraordinary waterworks, a fountain and a grotto. The house was renamed Denmark House in her honour.

Anna died in 1618 and her successor as Queen Consort, Henrietta Maria, took up residence in 1625. By the terms of her marriage treaty a Catholic chapel was to be built for her at Somerset House. This new building, designed by Inigo Jones, was not just a chapel for her private use, it was a small friary with a friary church attached. In rabidly Protestant London gripped by fear of popery the Queen and her chapel became targets of fierce opposition to the Crown. In 1642 as the Stuart regime collapsed Somerset House was amongst the first royal icons to be attacked. The royal chapel was sacked, the fittings burnt and the altarpiece by Rubens stabbed by a pike and thrown into the Thames.

At the Restoration the widowed Queen, Henrietta Maria, returned to Somerset House to find her fine palace in a state of ruin. The Dowager queen set out to rebuild and restore the royal lodgings creating a fine new block of rooms containing a processional stair, presence chamber and drawing chamber. She moved back in 1662 but only enjoyed them for a few years for in 1665 Henrietta Maria went back to France never again to return to England.

The Palace was later occupied by Catharine of Braganza who once again caused considerable controversy by installing friars in the queen’s chapel at a time of extreme anti-papal feeling. Catharine outlived Charles II and occupied Somerset House as dowager queen during James, II and William III’s reign. In 1692 King William, at last, succeeded in evicting to old Portuguese Queen and no subsequent consort was ever to live there and in 1775 it was given up in exchange for Buckingham House, the building which, today, we know as Buckingham Palace.

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Somerset House is an established, independent, and co-educational pre-primary and preparatory school (grades 000 to 7) situated in the heart of Somerset West.

Our extensive campus offers children a unique natural setting rich with trees and open spaces. Historical buildings house modern classrooms, specialised learning centres, technology hubs and a shared dining room, the heart of the school. Children find themselves in a safe and nurturing space in which self-belief, independent thought, and joy flourish.

Our motto, “Non nobis solum”, not for ourselves alone, is at the core of our ethos. It is lived, cherished, and celebrated by staff, pupils and their families, alumni, and friends of the school.

We aim to provide an environment and ethos within which children can thrive. We do this by providing the following:

• A stimulating and challenging academic programme, emphasising child-centred education, and the development of life-long learning habits and self-discipline
• A learning orientation in which creative and critical thinking skills are prioritised and curiosity and initiative are encouraged
• A values-based environment which promotes respect, understanding and empathy, based on the school’s Christian heritage
• Experiences and initiatives which foster a deep appreciation and celebration of diversity and inclusion
• A comprehensive sporting, cultural, artistic, and extra-mural curriculum which both supplements and strengthens the academic programme an extensive outdoor development programme which teaches self-awareness, leadership, courage, and a profound appreciation of the natural world
• Highly-committed teachers and staff who demonstrate the highest standards of their craft and who care deeply for the children entrusted to them

Somerset House

This house and property is owned and operated by Neil Norgaard and his family. Neil’s primary career since the 1980’s has been in home construction, renovation, and restoration, especially log homes. You can see his website here .

Somerset House was originally a restaurant near the Somerset, California post office, at the corner of Mt. Aukum Rd (E16), Bucks Bar Rd, and Grizzly Flats Rd. A restaurant with this name operated for decades at this location. In about the year 1995, this restaurant changed names, and the original sign was no longer used. For 20 years, this sign was stored in a barn at the D’Agostini ranch. In 2020, the D’Agostini family gave this sign to Neil Norgaard. The Norgaard family decided to use this sign for their property, which is about a 5 minute drive from the original Somerset House restaurant. We now have the registered trademark for this name in the lodging and hospitality category. We are happy to be able to continue the legacy of the Somerset House in this new location, where guests can visit and share the amazing features that this property has to offer.

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The premier Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi restaurant in Somerset! Delicious hibachi and freshly-made sushi! …

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After we had finished a round of National Parks/Monuments for the it was time to eat.. I looked it up, gave a call and asked if there was a gluten free sauce and yes was the answer. And looking at the prices?!? Absolutely we were going here!! We were sat very quickly, we arrived right as the dinner rush was being served. Our waitress came by and took our drink orders and food orders as well. She wrote down our restrictions and quickly repeated the order back, got the okay and put it into the kitchen. The open kitchen gave it a fun feeling watching these guys go to work on the food. The orders gave out pretty fast. We took our pictures and dove straight into the food. The rangoon was enjoyed by my dad and brother. The dinner entrees were all enjoyed. I cleaned my plate. The filet and the chicken were cooked perfectly and had just the right amount of sauce. I mixed the rice veggies and that was a hit for me. The unique combination of the chicken, spring rolls and fried rice in the Bento bowl was amazing for my brother. He enjoyed his leftovers. My parents enjoyed their leftovers too. One of my favorite places I have ever been. Phenomenal!

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WOW I wish I knew you could bring your own alcohol!! They did not have a liquor license. Very healthy portions. The spices were spot on. Service was excellent. A real gem and very affordable. It is in a strip mall right by Dollar General. Place was packed. A very good sign.

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Usually a great place to eat. But got my Yamato rolls, and they taste 2 days old...other food was great

Yamatos seem to be the go to place for Asian cuisine! Personally have never gotten a meal I didn't enjoy from here. Know younger generation seems to love it

A nice surprise in this location. Service and food quality is above par considering the location. We had a good time here.

I eat here for lunch through the week and in the evening for supper a number of times a year and the food is always fresh and orders are consistent from one time to the next. Service is always great and the atmosphere is peaceful.

While your dining choices in this area aren't plentiful, you don't have to sacrifice on having a great meal. The staff was hustling and food was served quickly. We had the hibachi steak and shrimp which was amazing. It was nice to have an option when traveling through to sit down and eat a nice meal.

The sushi was delish, but the wait staff was horrific. Not a single person checked on me and after 15 min of waiting, I had to flag down another staff member to ask for the extra ginger I ordered. Another 20 min later, I had to flag down another member to get my check. If they weren't the only sushi within 60 miles of where I live, I would never return. When I paid at the front counter, at least 5 staff members (my server included) were all huddled around, engaging in private conversations, not working at all when customers were being completely ignored in the dining room. If I owned this restaurant, I would fire the manager, or at least send them on a course in management.

it's a great place to get takeout from some of these comments are so negative but it's the best restaurant in somerset and if they make a mistake they always make it right but i never like eating inside because service is usually slow

We simply got takeout bento boxes but they were perfectly prepared and worth every penny. Rolls were wrapped perfectly, both steak and chicken were cooked to perfection- Somerset, you have a great Japanese steakhouse.

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