We checked this place out about a year and a half ago, so we wanted to come back and leave an…read moreupdated review. We arrived later on a Saturday night craving hibachi and sushi, and it definitely hit the spot. I ordered the steak hibachi with fried rice, and my husband went with the lobster roll. My meal started with a cup of miso soup and if you follow our adventures you know I love miso. They did not disappoint. It was hot, flavorful, and tasted freshly made with good ingredients. For a drink I ordered a Long Drink. We first tried these at a local festival and fell in love, so when we saw a citrus flavor we had never tried before we were excited to order it. My hibachi came out hot and smelled amazing. The steak was cooked perfectly and the sauce mixed into the rice was really good. I do wish they gave just a little extra sauce for the rice. The rice itself was a bit stiff, but the sauce helped a lot. We also came about an hour before closing, so we were not too bothered by that. Our waitress was good, and her coworker stepped in to help when she was busy, which we appreciated. I also liked that you can see the sushi chefs working right there, and my husband really enjoyed his roll. The restaurant was very clean, including the bathrooms, which always matters. I also have to mention the water because it actually tasted good. If you know, you know how rare that can be. They also have plenty of parking, which makes things easy. Overall we had a great experience and it was the perfect spot for a much needed date night.

Saw numerous reviews on this restaurant, so after the gym wife and I headed there when they opened…read moreup, got sat right down right away. Our Server Annie was very friendly and very helpful with the menu. Love the decor ,very modern, a lot of lighting aesthetics. soft music playing over speakers We ordered a couple appetizers which came out hot, also been getting into sushi lately. So we ordered a roll to share as an appetiter as well, very fresh. Very good, they have a large variety of sushi rolls, raw and cooked. I learned the black Fried Rice with chicken supposed to be more healthy than regular Fried Rice for you. It was very very good! My wife got the spicy seafood soup, which was very good.I tried a little bit of that as well. I can see why all the reviews were really good. Its definitely one of my top 3 now!!

Figured would update my review of Lasai as its still one our favorite sushi, Asian food spots. They…read morehave Chinese, Korean, Thai dishes as well as vast sushi options. Great to see it busy , super friendly staff, and very cool atmosphere makes for a great dining experience. Everything from the lighting to the decor, and they have Big Screen TV for sporting events. Definitely still one my top stops in this food category.

We have been here so many times and loved it! Their food is excellent quality and service is great…read more The fish is always fresh and so tasty. My husband loves their creative sushi rolls. My only complaint was that it was quite loud last time we went! Could not hear the conversation at our own table. They also did not cook my salmon properly and it was still raw after sending it back twice and many apologies from the kitchen. Every other time has been superb.

The menu is extensive and very good. We recommend taking pictures of your orders as one time we got…read moreanother tables orders. You can order apps, salads, soups and hibachi which is very fresh. This is NOT a buffet so everything is made to order.

Sushi is always fresh, the service is great even when I go by myself, and the vibe is always great!…read moreThis is my go to lunch spot when I'm in town.

It's been two years since our first review, though we've been back several times since. They're…read morestill wonderful. While the hibachi lunch meals are still the best deal in my book, the sushi is still solid. Today I tried something new for me. I got the shrimp mango specialty roll. I thought this was going to be a tempura shrimp with a mango sauce. Nope. See the photo attached to this review. This was typical sushi shrimp with fresh mango. I was mortified when I first saw it because I didn't think it was going to taste very good. Then after the first bite it instant became one of my favorite sushi rolls of all time. This place is still solid after two years.

Yayy so yummy !! I love their hibachi ! Glad they put this here service was great and the decor…read morevery nice and clean !

First off, when we moved here, I could have sworn we did not have a "live" hibachi restaurant in…read moretown, so when I found Yamato, I was extra excited to try it! To be fair, we went on an extremely busy Friday night with graduations and events happening all over town. When we arrived, we were quoted a 20-25 minute wait, which ended up being closer to 45 minutes. Things happen, especially on nights like that, so we rolled with it. After we were seated, though, it was pretty quiet for another 15-20 minutes before anyone came over. Finally, a young waitress came up and jokingly said, "Well, I guess I'm your waitress now," and apologized several times. Honestly, I appreciated the honesty because it genuinely felt like they may have been short staffed or had someone quit unexpectedly. Having worked in restaurants myself when I was younger, I know how chaotic nights like that can become, so I really tried to give them grace. Once things got going, the experience definitely improved. The chef was incredibly nice, and I was honestly disappointed that I missed recording his sweet egg flip on camera! Little by little, our meal came together and everything was cooked really well. The filet was absolutely delicious, and my favorite part of the meal was honestly the noodles. The chicken was also really good, and I happily took the leftovers home for lunch the next day. The miso soup had plenty of fresh vegetables and ingredients, which I appreciated. My only real suggestion for next time would be to at least bring waters to the table while people are waiting because I was incredibly thirsty by the time everything started moving. Also, I am sorry to the chef because I completely forgot to bring cash for a tip! Just as an FYI for anyone visiting, you can tip the hibachi chef separately too. And listen, it would have been a full five stars if we got the classic saki squirted into our mouths, but maybe that was just a "north" thing from back home in Massachusetts. Totally joking... kind of. Overall, we will definitely be back. Just know that if you visit on a super busy night, you should absolutely expect a wait. Also, it can get a little smoky inside during peak hours, so if that bothers you, it may not be the best fit.

So back at Yamato's a year later for my friend's birthday dinner. So again we had a reservation for…read more7:30p unfortunately - they don't budge on their policy of sitting your party until everyone is there. If you don't know this is the place to come to for a birthday party as that person can a get a free dinner. Once we sat down, our server came out and took our food and drink orders relatively quick which was nice. Our chef, who's name was Johnny, was very friendly and so much fun. He was so entertaining creating huge fires and doing all types of tricks with the egg and all. He really put on a good show. Way better than last year's chef who had no personality. We received huge portions of food - which I can't complain about since it's great leftovers for the next day. I usually order the Imperial with filet mignon but went with chicken and shrimp. The chicken is cooked in some type of teriyaki sauce I believe. It was really flavorful and good and not sweet. The shrimp was plump and fresh. One downside I will say it when the chefs are cooking, they need to immediately turn on the fans because it can get very smoky in the area. Honestly it was a good turnaround from last year's experience.

Very good service. Food is great. And the banzai roll is the best. Definitely would recommendread more

I'm from Atlanta and have had some of its finest sushi but this place is a 5 star plus. Leo our…read moreserver and staff were spot on. Their quality of fish absolutely the best I've had anywhere. Chu toro, uni, salmon,scallops, & real wasabi root. Could be best in the South. Try it's fabulous. Cheers.

I am so glad I tried this place out today. I was craving for a premium sushi rice bowl today, and…read moresaw that this restaurant had a Hokkaido don bowl, which had premium scallops from Hokkaido Japan, sea urchin (uni), and red fish eggs (ikura). Soup was included too. It was a decent size bowl with generous portions of each mentioned fish. It tasted mostly fresh, with the uni having the premium silky flavor, the ikura having the briny pop, and the scallops having the buttery texture with a hint of lemon since they sliced it. The rice was flavorful with the added seasonings. It was definitely a luxury splurge. And best of all, it was a great deal for only 30 dollars. The soup was nothing special, but still refreshing and enjoyable. The service was pretty casual, but quick and friendly. The atmosphere is very casual with a limited amount of tables, and the sushi bar is pretty small. When you enter, you would think it was just a counter service or takeout restaurant. At least there was nice Japanese music in the background. This restaurant is a great example of why you shouldn't judge it by it's atmosphere. While it looks so casual and a little boring, their Hokkaido bowl makes it feel luxurious. It was well worth the splurge and such a great deal for 30 dollars. I will definitely eat here again whenever I visit Gainesville, and try their Mahzu don next time, which uses other higher end fishes they have. Overall: A

Good sushi at affordable prices. The place is very…read moreoverwhelmed and understaffed (hence, the rating). Casual dining, lots of UF students. I would definitely return for the food. Free Parking available in the parking lot in front.

Sushi Night - Volcanic Sushi, in Gainesville (@Haile Village)…read more Pretty close to some of the best sushi in Gainesville to date. This is the kind of place that gives you the confidence to go raw--and still mixed with a baked roll or two. The quality is that yum! Started with a ginger salad--fresh, perfect little punch to get the palette going. Food: we went for two chef's picks: * MORI B * Sushi/Sashimi Combo Everything came all together and was beautifully plated. But the one I'm still thinking about? The JOHN I Roll - Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, baked salmon, spicy mayo, other good stuff. Baked, melty, creamy, perfection. Trust me. This spot brings great sushi, service, and date-night vibes. This isn't my first time here - and I'll go again.

I was here last night. The sushi is AMAZING!!! Jason 1- is…read moresuperb and the jalapeños give it that exciting little kick to the tuna!!! Vegetable - vegetables are vegetables but it is still good nonetheless. Service is very good. Ambience is very nice and we sat outside. Very cozy.