"Yamato seems like a nice little neighborhood restaurant that will get the job done when you’re in the mood for sushi. Where I live, I’ll admit that I’m spoiled by some truly outstanding Japanese restaurants, so my standards are pretty high. That said, I’m aware that you usually get what you pay for, and no-frills places like Yamato are a great option if you’re watching your budget. It’s thoroughly average in almost every way. The facade is plain and unexciting, but tastefully simple. The dining room has all the charm of a 1960’s insurance agency, but with less decoration. The colorful menu lacks prices and descriptions, so I suppose you have to ask the servers or be in the know. The AYCE option seems like the popular choice, but the policy (described in other reviews here) is not entirely clear if you’re new here. We dined here on a moderately busy night, and service was good when they were around, but they seemed a little short-staffed. All of our appetizers and entrees were fine, nothing outstanding or awful, but I found the sushi rolls to be a bit big and clumsy. Most couldn’t be eaten in less than 2 bites, and would fall apart after the first bite! The ingredients were fresh and flavorful, though, and were visually appealing. Beer and wine were available, but once again, not described or priced on the menu. In a town with so many excellent seafood and sushi restaurants, Yamato would not be a destination for me again, unless I was in the neighborhood as I was recently."
