Yamato Japanese steak house

Just stopped in on a whim and I’m so glad I did! I ordered the hibachi and a fried sushi roll, and honestly, it was the best I’ve ever had. Everything was so fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. You can tell they really care about the food they make. The staff was so kind and the place had such a cozy, welcoming feel. Loved it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just made a road trip cross country and this is the best sushi and the best hibachi we’ve ever had hands down. If your ever within 50 miles definitely make a stop here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful service, fast friendly and delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is so good, but the serving size for the steak is so small for that high price that I'll never go back.

Ordered online. The sushi had to be microwaved. It was dried out and stale like it was cooked too long in a microwave. I ate one and threw out the rest. Disgusting. The fried rice was okay. I eat a Tomos in New albany all the time and they have great food.... this place is gross.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 5

This was some seriously tasty hibachi at a great price. Portion size for the rice, veggies and chicken was great. I am not a huge fan of egg so I was pleased that there wasn't a ton of it in the fried rice.
The restaurant was small but calm, with gentle instrumental music playing in the background. The two waitresses did not make as many table visits as I would typically expect, but all of the parts of the meal (soup, veg, meat, rice) were hot and very tasty when they arrived. However, I will also say that I ordered takeout in the same week and walked right in and picked it up. So quality of service may vary based on time of day and whether you eat out or are dining in.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Great Japanese food, especially for Scottsburg. Definitely should be more popular here.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Panko on the sushi was stale. 3/4 of the rolls we ordered had panko. Pretty disappointing that 75% of our meal was ruined. We eat at the Bedford location all the time and never have had an issue like this.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Once again another hot fresh and delicious meal! They was super busy but our food was well worth the wait!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hibachi Chicken

Hidden gem!! Great prices, large portions

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

You get what you pay for I guess. The food was very affordable, but just okay in taste. The only thing I can recommend is the lobster rangoon, which was amazing. The sushi was just okay in quality and flavor. The atmosphere is very strange. No music, so all you hear is yourselves and the people around you talking. The soy sauce bottles don’t get cleaned so they have dried soy sauce stuck to the sides of the bottles and the holes are clogged so you have to unscrew the bottles to pour yourself soy sauce. The two waitresses on the floor had a total of 5 tables between the both of them and struggled to keep up with them. When we ordered our appetizer (the lobster rangoon), it got brought out and we were not offered plates. We had to wait 5 mins for our server to come back to ask her for plates. This restaurant also does not have knives. Not sure what food establishment doesn’t have knives. Upon trying to pay the bill, we got charged for the price of the wrong bill (someone else’s), and we had to wait for a manager to come and void the ticket and pay for the correct bill. We were also not informed of a service charge for using a credit card, so the second time around when we paid our correct bill, we paid cash to avoid that charge.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 2

Haven't had anything bad here yet. The Rangoons are my favorite.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gyoza, Yakisoba Beef

Just go to the location in Madison, on Clifty Drive. They are Not affiliated, but God it's so much better. Once you eat there, you'll be constantly making comparisons to this place, and not in Scottsburg's favor.

My family often orders gyoza (pan-fried dumplings/potstickers) and lobster rangoon for appetizers. The lobster rangoon is the only obvious difference between the two menus at first glance, Madison has crab rangoon. Both of these are, okay in quality. Consistent at least. The salads though? Are very sad. Mostly just chopped lettuce. :(

My biggest disdain lies for the miso soup- a favorite of mine anywhere else. I had to send it back the last time they brought it to me as it was acrid and musty. This is a telltale sign the soup base is sitting too long without being stirred, or worse it's gone sour/bad and they are serving it anyway.

Another is the sushi. Nothing spicy has any kick. I've complained about it before and was told that's just the way it is. Spicy crab? A lie. The fillings in these sushi rolls is also typically on the skimpier side, with more rice to make up for it. The dynamite roll is pretty decent though.

A less important complaint is the balance of veggi to meat ratio in most dishes. If I get say, a shrimp teriyaki shrimp bento box, I'll get anywhere from a half dozen to a dozen shrimp and like, two pieces of sad broccoli. Maybe a slice of squash if I'm lucky. Some people like this, but I do not and I'm disappointed erverytime.

Finally, the atmosphere is less than stellar. If it were me, I'd get rid of the TV constantly blaring the news or kids movies. Secondly, the employees need a uniform, something without holes in the knees and shirts without print on them. Rarely can I tell who is a customer and who is staff. Also- if you get seated in the back near the kitchen, you'll hear ringing ever few minutes from either a phone or microwave. It is maddening.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 4

I have ordered my food from there 5 times now and when I tell you the service was amazing believe it, them girls are the sweetest girls and the food that I have got was amazing hence why I have returned every time. If you have not tried them I highly recommend them. My favorite is the fillet mignon

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Yakisoba Beef, Hibachi Chicken

Great place to eat if you’re in Scottsburg!

This restaurant was recommended to me by a local. I was shocked at how affordable the meals were (I’m used to $20+ a plate at Japanese steak houses in other states). At $14, I got a small soup and salad, rice, vegetables, and steak strips. The food was flavorful and the service was great. I recommend eating at this restaurant and will eat here again if I’m ever in the area.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5