Yami Yami Aruba - Best Dutch-Asian Chinese Restaurant in Bubali

Yami Yami: Dutch Asian Cuisine sits in a quiet residential pocket of Bubali — between Palm Beach and Eagle Beach — and serves a Dutch-Indonesian-Chinese fusion menu that’s beloved by locals and curious travelers alike. The exterior is unassuming and the interior is no-frills, but the food is well-seasoned, generously portioned, and priced for value (a rarity in Palm Beach’s tourist zone). With 670+ Google reviews and a 4.2-star rating, Yami Yami has built a loyal following on takeaway combos, sushi, and a teriyaki chicken that locals call to die for.

About Yami Yami: Dutch Asian Cuisine

The Dutch-Asian cuisine concept reflects Aruba’s Dutch colonial heritage — a cuisine style with deep roots in Holland’s Indonesian and Chinese restaurant tradition. The menu spans Chinese-American classics (orange chicken, hot and sour soup, fried rice combos), Indonesian dishes (nasi goreng, satay), and a sushi bar (open separate hours from the main kitchen). Special combos are designed for value — generous portions intended for sharing or takeaway. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM (closed Mondays). Note: the sushi bar typically closes earlier than the main kitchen — call ahead if sushi is a priority. Cash and card accepted.

Yami Yami: Dutch Asian Cuisine interior and atmosphere — Yami Yami: Dutch Asian Cuisine — Bubali 69 C, Noord, Aruba

Signature dishes & menu highlights

The Teriyaki Chicken is the consistent fan-favorite — well-seasoned, generous portion, perfect for the special combo plates. The Hot and Sour Soup is genuinely spicy (one of the spiciest renditions reviewers have encountered). The Orange Chicken with Fried Rice is a generous shareable plate. The Chicken Wonton Soup is mild but flavor-packed. For groups, this is the spot to come with 5–6 people and order a half-dozen dishes to share family-style. The Special Combos are excellent value for solo diners or quick lunches.

Yami Yami: Dutch Asian Cuisine signature dishes — Signature plates at Yami Yami: Dutch Asian Cuisine

Practical info

Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Address: Bubali 69 C, Noord, Aruba
Phone: 587 0062
Rating: 4.2★ on Google (671 reviews)

Yami Yami: Dutch Asian Cuisine dining experience — Yami Yami: Dutch Asian Cuisine — Bubali 69 C, Noord, Aruba

What guests are saying

Reviewers consistently praise the food quality despite the modest atmosphere — from the outside it doesn’t look like much, but the food was really good. Big portions and fair prices come up in nearly every review. The teriyaki chicken specifically gets called out repeatedly. Some reviewers note that takeaway can be inconsistent compared to dine-in, and recommend eating in for the full quality. The menu has Dutch translations on some items so Google Translate may be helpful for first-timers. Overall, this is the kind of place residents recommend over the higher-priced tourist-zone Asian restaurants for honest, satisfying food at fair prices.