Yumko
15 Garema Pl, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Open nowToday 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A popular Japanese-style spot in Canberra's Civic on Garema Place, rated 4.7 across more than 1,500 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
- ThursdayToday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:30
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:30
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
Why it's worth checking out
Yumko sits on Garema Place in the heart of Canberra's Civic, the central city square that's long been one of the capital's busiest social hubs. Right among the cafes, bars and shops of the city centre, it's an easy, convenient choice for a casual meal in the thick of the action.
The appeal is in being a reliable, well-loved spot in a prime central location — the kind of place that draws a steady stream of city workers, students and visitors looking for a satisfying bite. In a precinct with plenty of options, building this kind of following takes consistency, and Yumko has clearly managed it.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 1,500 reviews, it's plainly hitting the mark with Canberra's crowd. Menus, opening hours and pricing change, and a popular Civic venue can get busy at peak meal times, so it's worth checking current details directly before you go — though for a casual, central feed, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why the locals rate it.
Good to know
- Located on Garema Place in Civic, a central entertainment and dining hub
- Opening hours and reservation policies are not confirmed; contact the venue directly
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.7 from 1,571 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 87
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 97
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Yumko located?+
Yumko is located at 15 Garema Place, Civic, Canberra ACT 2601.
What is Yumko's rating?+
Yumko has a 4.7-star rating based on 1,571 reviews.
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