Yamato

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4 years ago

Always a fun experience and really tasty food! Our server did a really good job keeping drinks filled. Our chef was great, really funny, engaging , and an excellent entertainer. read more

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christine l.

1 year ago

We have always loved this restaurant and visit every year from Ohio. This year I took my two teen daughters and their two friends. I ordered a margarita and when it arrived my daughter asked if she could take a sip. I said yes as I'm her Mom and I allow this occasionally in Ohio. She doesn't drink the whole drink-just a taste. As soon as she took a sip, this insane waiter, Jacob, starts yelling at us from across the table, "I need to see her ID now". He repeats himself and makes it loud enough that everyone in the restaurant can hear him. I thought it was a joke at first. I said "I'm her mom and she took a sip". He's like no, no, no. She cannot touch your drink in state of SC-blah blah blah. Ok Ok-it's the law I get it but did you need to ruin our dinner Jacob??? Are you desiring a police job you never got? In Ohio, it's legal to give your child a sip Of your drink. He refused to serve me a second drink after she took the sip of mine even though I promptly moved it away from Her. The guy was terrible-truly horrible. No discretion at all. Our chef was high. I'm absolutely sure of it. He was talking crazy talk the entire time and laughing to himself and doing bizarre stuff. The actual food was good but the server and chef both belong at Chuck E. Cheese read more

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Abegail A.

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Grabbed dinner at Yamato as it was one of the few restaurants at Broadway at the Beach that you could make online reservations ahead of time, which was huge given the 4th of July holiday. Food was pretty average and nothing spectacular. Hibachi experience was lacking, with our chef just mainly cooking in front of us with little show (began with an initial happy face fire, a few of us at the table caught some cooked chicken, and ended with the onion volcano). He did have some jokes, though. Service was okay in the beginning, but we didn't see our waitress again until after our chef finished cooking when she offered our entire table to go containers. We literally just got all our food, can we actually enjoy it with more beverages?! They definitely rush you here, so it's hard to enjoy your meal/company. A credit card fee of about $5 is applied to your bill and there's an automatic 18% gratuity added regardless of your party size. Gratuity is also based on the added credit card fee and tax, and not just the food/beverages you actually purchased so tips ends up being a more than 20% for non-existent service and a waitress who wasn't familiar with items on the menu. With so many other restaurants at Broadway, I suggest skipping this one and just dealing with the possibly long waits. Also, skip the frozen drinks which were lacking in alcohol. read more

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Teresa L.

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3 years ago

Filet mignon was A+ quick service & sauces were yum yum!!! My opinion Better than Benihanas! read more

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Ginger B.

1 year ago

Service was prompt, waitress did well. Food was subpar. The amount of vegetables have gone down by 50%. The amount of seasoning has gone down by 50%. The white sauce is more of a sour bland instead of a zinger sweet. SC has a 12% tax rate and they charge you gratuity on parties of 4 or more. Half of our bill was tax and tip. So at that rate you expect perfection for food. The food is more of a side Hibachi place. Not bad not great. read more

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Marlena L.

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The salad dressings and sherbet at the end of every meal keeps me coming back for more. The cook was way to fast and didn't put on a show like they normally do but the food was still great. read more

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Justin S.

1 year ago

We just ate at Yamato and it was hands down the best hibachi service we've ever had anywhere.. the chef could have his own cooking and comedy show. Seriously the absolute best dining experiences we've ever had. read more

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Steve G.

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3 years ago

Great time had here! We had a bunch of allergies and the chef did a really good job navigating that. We also had a bunch of drinks and sushi which were all really good! Only downfall was the fact that they are located at Broadway on the beach which is super busy and costs me a ton when the family has to walk through all those shops lol! read more

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Bella B.

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Very fun and delicious restaurant that every age will enjoy! We came in as a very large party that needed two tables. We had a reservation but be aware you need everyone in your party to be there before you sit down. The food is great here with standouts being the gyoza, clear soup and fried rice. The chef wasn't as talented as some of the others I've watched but it seems like the quality of chef varied as some others where doing more advanced tricks. He was still very funny and a good chef! The waiters where also very nice people and even helped us celebrate my birthday! Very fun restaurant but be aware it can be a little bit of a struggle for large groups. read more

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Larry L.

2 years ago

I've been several times for the sushi. Outstanding! Service is great. Sushi bar is nice to sit at but you sit lower than the chefs so you can't see them prepare the sushi. read more

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Janelle M.

5 years ago

It was okay... the portions a very large But the chef could have applied more time into the fried rice. There is no social distancing... 10 ppls were seating at an area that would be better suited for 8. The restaurant could use a good deep cleaning. The bar area and dining room has an old stale smell that is likely due to the old carpet. They should invest in new flooring. I'm sure they can afford it.. it's in a prime location and busy on a Tuesday evening. read more

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Elena K.

3 years ago

strongly recommend this place! The portions are huge. Food is tasty. Atmosphere is perfect and friendly. I was surprised how fast guys are working read more

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Raelyn R.

275

3 years ago

I wish I could give more stars!!! First off the service was AMAZING!! We had the sweetest waitress with such a bubbly attitude! I just loved her! We got there right after there open, we sat at the sushi bar and it was perfect! The food was amazing. I wish I had taken photos but it was so good I couldn't wait lol. They also make an amazing old fashion if you like bourbon it's definitely one you should try. We will be coming back! read more

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Derek T.

3 years ago

You always know what to expect food-wise from a place like this. What you're really paying for is the experience, and Yamato delivers. Our chef was fantastic and my kids were absolutely enthralled by the performance. As soon as we told them that this was our dinner plan, they were highly excited and Yamato did not disappoint at all. It was a busy evening, but we were seated fairly quickly (making an appointment helped), and everything was great from there. What I'd definitely improve is piping in more cool air, because it does get warm in there on a busy evening with all the grills running. read more

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Tom M.

3 years ago

Exactly what you expect but bigger portions than most places. The server and chef were very nice and super attentive.

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Shay J.

2 years ago

We ordered hibachi to go and we waited for over an hour and the meat was way over cooked and they charged me a gratuity for takeout. Will not be going back here ever! read more

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John W.

3 years ago

Food was great needed doggy bag . Great atmosphere . Went for a birthday party good times.

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Maddie W.

3 years ago

Went Yesterday to celebrate my birthday. Waited maybe 30 minutes to be seated for a party of 9. Food was amazing, Service top notch, the chef was super nice & funny. Prices were very reasonable. Our waitress Cynthia was hands down amazing super sweet. Will definitely be back here! read more

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Ashley W.

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4 years ago

So this was a complex visit. This is how I would break it down: Chef 5/5 Wait Staff 5/5 Food 4/5 Ambiance 2/5 Front Desk Staff/ Supervisor: 0/5 Overall, everything was fine. We were a big party with a reservation, two people in our party were going to be ten minutes late. I'm not sure what transpired before I walked in, but everyone was upset, confused and short... it was incredibly uncomfortable and I would've rather just left, but as we went to walk out the last two people in our party arrived and wanted to stay. They ended up seating us quickly, so it was really purposeless drama/ poor communication. The server and chef were great, but still probably wouldn't come back, not worth the stress. read more

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Robin-Pawel B.

105

4 years ago

Food is wonderful. I highly suggest making a reservation. Eat fast once you get your food. They are in a hurry to get you in and out. read more

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Kaylan B.

3 years ago

Okay, first off, the food was excellent, 10/10. I got the filet mignon, which was delicious, and I tried my dad's shrimp and it was SO good. Our server Rob was amazing. He was super fun, joked with my little brother, and so attentive. We didn't have to ask him for anything, and he went above and beyond. Example: He saw how my aunt and uncle fed their baby off of their plates, so when dessert came, he brought him his own sherbet to make sure they could eat theirs. Our chef was awesome, too. Everything was delicious and the show was really fun. All in all, it was a great experience. read more

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Chris H.

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3 years ago

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the food and our time spent here. There was so much food and leftovers were great the next day. People in previous reviews complained about being rushed- might be that way during peak seasons, but the waitress and owners were very patient with us. We took our baby with us and also requested dairy free options (no butter) and they made his portion separate! They were very careful not to mix any dairy. The soup, salad and hibachi were all fantastic for the price. We had a great time! read more

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Rick G.

3 years ago

The food is very good. Items were cooked correctly (seafood was not rubbery and steaks cooked as requested). The waiter was busy, but attentive to needs at the table. Our chef was fixated on calling all the women "mama". It was a little creepy. After the meal was done, they hurried you along to make room for the next seating. While I understood, it does diminish the experience. I would likely go again, since the food was really good. read more

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Evan G.

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4 years ago

YAMATO at Broadway At The Beach in Myrtle Beach is a great place to go for delicious hibachi and sushi and much more in a cool and fun atmosphere. I really like the location and everything that they have available here. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating to make sure that you have everything that you need for the best meal. read more

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Diamond R.

111

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3 years ago

This place was like any other hibachi but they did have the open window to see the speed boats in the back. Our cook was pretty cool as well has our server. The only thing I can say bad is that it wasn't very clean and the chef never seasoned the chicken very well. He was super funny though I must say. read more

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Dejah D.

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7 years ago

I love this place! I come here every time I'm in town visiting my father and we both swear by this place it's like a tradition for us. Perfect for family dinners, celebrations or just a good eat! I always switch it up but the shrimp & lobster is absolutely to die for. This is a MUST try! read more

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Mike M.

174

2 years ago

Really great experience. Had reservations and were seated when all those that made up a hibachi table (about 10 I think) were present (5 minute wait). Server was extra friendly and on-point. Chef was engaging and talented. Sushi was impeccable. Steak, chicken, shrimp, rice and veggies were excellent. Salmon was a bit overdone and salty. Salads were very good, as were the adult beverages and the sorbet. Price was very reasonable. The place was clean and there was plenty of elbow-room. Would definitely come back again. read more

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Sabrina R.

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5 years ago

Pretty terrible service. As mentioned in a few other reviews, the hostess was rude. We asked for a non-hibachi table and she gave no instructions on where to sit let alone lead us to any seating. We wandered around the restaurant and found a room where their sushi bar is and it took the waitress forever to serve us. We asked for menus and only got one menu to share among all 4 of us. Food eventually came out and was placed on a stand for 15 minutes without the waitress noticing and other people walking by it. My family asked for sauce to go with their meal and it never came out. The waitress never offered to refill our drinks. It was overall terrible service for such an expensive meal. read more

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Love1 A.

2 years ago

Nothing fancy just an overly expensive hibachi. Everything was covered with teriyaki sauce. Once and never return kind of place.

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Megan L.

115

4 years ago

Awesome hibachi place! Definitely the most fun hibachi place I've encountered. We had a couple of kids at our table and the chefs catered to them to make sure they were comfortable and had fun and it was awesome! The food was delicious as well! read more

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Kelly M.

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5 years ago

Combining quality service and presentation, this is one of the very best Hibachi Grills I have ever visited. We had 19 people in our group and the server interacted with all of us. The rice/yum yum sauce was very good and everyone stated that their steak and chicken were amazing. read more

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Doll J.

3 years ago

The food was tasty and the cook was fun. Service was excellent but it was a bit pricey. They serve a lot of food so be ready for leftovers. My issue was is that I ordered shrimp and the shrimp was not cleaned thoroughly. read more

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Isaac A.

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Yamato was okay, but I think it was too hyped-up for me before I went. It's a typical hibachi place with the chef putting on a good show. The price was really good and the person next to us did a "child share" portion for like $6 or something that was a great deal. The sherbet at the end is good also. We got two chicken dinners. I felt the food was okay (not bad, not amazing), but I like more flavor: that's the reason for the 3 stars. The salad could have used more non-lettuce veggies (I got some carrot shards and cherry tomato, but would have liked more of a variety...to be fair though, nobody comes to a hibachi place for the salad). It's worth checking out and I'll probably give Yamato one more try when I'm back in Myrtle Beach. The portion size was large (definitely worth the money) and we each ate about half of what we were served. When we reheated it, we threw in some Thai spices and some Asian garlic sauce and that livened it up. read more

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Donna P.

2 years ago

Fun time! Had reservation and only 5 minutes before seated! Food is delicious! Wonderful selection of dressings and dipping sauces

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Patrick L.

3 years ago

Food, Service, and drinks were good. Would have given 4 stars but they charge a credit card fee which is not disclosed until you receive the bill. Will not return. read more

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Jessie O.

4 years ago

I've been here one time years ago. I was in town and super hungry and thought of this place. Definitely have to make reservations and thank God I expected that. Otherwise would've been 2 1/2 hours wait. Great food great employees. read more

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Linda B.

2 years ago

Yummy! Way more food than we could eat. 89 year old Mom was allowed to order kids shrimp while we had chicken and shrimp hibachi. It was enough food for each of us to have 1-2 more meals. Great food, service and entertainment with hibachi chef. read more

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Leeza S.

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Not great. Typical hibachi style restaurant. You go for the food and the entertainment which this location fell short on. No fun table-side antics. Our four teen age girls were disappointed. Also, felt extremely rushed. They were definitely trying to turntables which I get but make it a little less obvious! On the up side, food was good. Big portions! Probably would not go There again while vacationing in Myrtle. read more

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Glory V.

2 years ago

wait was only 10 minutes, the chef did pretty well! reasonable prices. steak was cooked so perfect, shrimp had great flavor, all the workers were super helpful with getting sauces and drinks out quick, the inside was set up super nice and cute, had a super funny birthday singing ! SUPER GOOD sushi rolls too! read more

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1213 Celebrity Cir
Ste R5
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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(843) 448-1959
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http://www.yamatoinc.com

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Hours

What time does Yamato open?

Yamato opens at 4:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday and Friday.Yamato opens at 4:00 PM on Saturday.

What time does Yamato close?

Yamato closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Yamato closes at 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 4:30 PM - 9:00 PMFri 4:30 PM - 9:30 PMSat 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Yamato take Bitcoin?

No, Yamato does not take Bitcoin.

Does Yamato take credit cards?

Yes, Yamato takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Yamato have catering options?

No, Yamato does not have catering options.

Does Yamato have a happy hour?

Yes, Yamato has a happy hour.

Does Yamato serve alcohol?

Yes, Yamato serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Yamato allow dogs?

No, Yamato does not allow dogs.

Does Yamato have TVs?

Yes, Yamato has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Yamato have bike parking?

Yes, Yamato has bike parking.

Does Yamato have outdoor seating?

No, Yamato does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Yamato have parking?

Yes, Yamato has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Yamato wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Yamato is wheelchair accessible.

Does Yamato have free WiFi?

No, Yamato does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Yamato Japanese Steakhouse, the original Steakhouse of South Carolina serves the Grand Strand the finest Sushi & Hibachi menus. We offer a variety of specialty appetizers like Edamame, Seaweed Salad, Beef or Tuna Tataki, Tempura & much more. Choose a dinner combinations from chicken, vegetables, NY Strip, Filet Mignon, Mahi Mahi, Salmon & more! Call in or make reservations online. We accept parties & anniversaries. Children's menu is available.

History

Established in 1996.

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It is at Broadway at the Beach which is a very popular location. Last two visits this year, parking was easy. Give yourself time, you can always go to stores while you wait.

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“The salad dressings and sherbet at the end of every meal keeps me coming back for more.”

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There are not enough adjectives to describe how fantabulous this sushi was! I'm from Charleston, so…read morehave experienced some delicious sushi. This is the finest I've ever had in the state of South Carolina! My cousin from Florida also loves to eat sushi. He said it was the best sushi he's ever had anywhere! We were in town one Saturday night in June for a concert and wanted to try the local sushi. I asked Reddit for some good options and Koi was the winner. The setting was dark and quiet, which we enjoyed. Our server was excellent and helped me get my sushi just the way I wanted it (minimal/light rice). It did not take long for our rolls to come. The presentation was beautiful and the taste was out-of-this-world. So fresh and delicious. I didn't even have to use wasabi, which I usually have to use to offset the fishiness of some rolls. I didn't have to use much soy sauce either. I ordered the Mount Fuji Roll, the Kung Fu Roll and a spicy tuna roll, while my cousin ordered a Geisha Roll and a spicy tuna. The food, the service and the ambiance all made for such a wonderful time, that I am torn between going back again or just remembering it for its perfection! Be sure to bring cash since they do charge a credit card fee. They also have clean bathrooms and ample parking. It was totally worth the two-hour drive. Sure wish they'd open a Koi down here!

First, the restaurant is loud and crowded. The seating is along the wall and the tables are too far…read morefrom the seats. See my photo... You will see that everyone has several inches between their backs and the back of the seat. Perhaps some pillows would help solve this issue but the restaurant has none available. The sushi was hit and miss. We likes what was good but we found some of the tuna to be fishy. We left 25% of our food over because it was unpleasant. Service was great and the decor is beautiful. Unfortunately, we'll look elsewhere next time we crave sushi.

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Hachiya Express

4.1(16 reviews)

7.4 mi

Amazing food every time! The service is always top notch and the ambiance is so great. My kids love…read moreto the decor for every holiday as well. Definitely our go to for hibachi

Food is an absolute 10/10, very very flavorful and the steak was cooked to perfection. Nothing was…read morechewy either, tasted very fresh! Their unlimited sauces are deeeelicous as well! The service was great and atmosphere was welcoming, they even decorated for the holiday! Would come again.

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Chelsea S.

7 years ago

I'm a big fan of restaurants like this one and I gotta say that this one was a cut above the rest. Me husband and I both got NY Strip, chicken, and shrimp. All of the food that the chef prepared was flawless. He even had to cater to come pretty specific food allergies for one the people at our table and he nailed it. The cocktails we ordered came out quickly and were absolutely delicious. The only reasons that I can't give 5 stars is because the food is a tad bit more expensive than other places if it's ilk that have virtually the same food and the services slipped in a couple of places. Our drinks were empty for quite some time and our server forgot about the second round of clear soup we ordered. We had to remind him about them. Very minor complaints, I would only deduct half a star at most if I could. Overall an excellent experience. read more

Dean A.

176

9 years ago

How sad we go as a family for dinner and order our food. My wife orders hibachi extra rice and no vegetables. We had our 2yr old daughter with us this time so my wife shared her dinner with her because she can't come close to needing her own order yet. When we get the bill we are charged $4.50 extra because my wife shared her meal with our daughter?? Are we serious here!!! I could understand if we had asked for extra or bigger portions due to sharing but we didn't. Last time going here if sharing with your child is charged I warn all parents of small children to avoid this place it's a customer service rip off and nightmare. read more

Sharon C.

3 years ago

Nastiest frontdesk amd msnaher rver encountered. They gollowed us oit and insultrd the 2 under 25 girls with us. Im 69, another 67. 2 others over 50! They insulyrd the girls attire. Which was just the immature front desk girls issues. Followed us out front door and threatened us all! I had never seen or dpoke yo thrs people ever before. Buy overheard them insukting comments when I eas leaving. I only went back inside yo ask whete my leftover boxes were and the nasty mgr lady threatened me, even though I told her I was told they thtew it awY and to leave or they wete calling cops on me! read more

John J.

2 years ago

This place is ok, kind of like a benihana. We did the hibachi, the cook was awesome, the server was MIA most of the time which left us needing more drinks multiple times. It was a decent experience, place was packed. Food is salty and greasy, but still pretty decent. read more

Eric F.

207

13 years ago

it was an ok hibachi experience, the food was ok, I had the filet and it was a little over cooked , the rice had no taste , for the price there is a ton of better places read more

Keena T.

5 years ago

Super good food and really fun time! We were told our wait would be up to an hour and a half but I think it was only 45 minutes to an hour that we had to wait. read more

Chuck L.

12 years ago

One of my family favorites! Food is wonderful and in a fun atmosphere.. Always busy and for a good reason. Been there many times.

Harriet B.

4 years ago

Very good food! The food and the service were awesome! My first time there but will not be my last. Great show was well!

Patrice N.

Elite 24

229

338

899

4 years ago

Over priced !!!!!!!!! Food was very good tho . Our server was amazing as was the chef ... not worth the $

Cenk B.

6 years ago

Not a good customer service there are better restaurants and have better foods and customer service.....

Ryan S.

212

9 years ago

Very good. The portions were appropriate, and the service was good. The experience was as expected.

Lorrie J.

14 years ago

Enjoyed everything, food was delicious. Great for the kids they loved it.

Rob B.

14 years ago

Great food, fantastic service! Definitely go again!!!

Bob W.

15 years ago

One of my familys vacation favorites

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This was a takeout order. I've previously eaten here many times but not recently. Probably a couple…read moreof months ago. The rolls both had spicy tuna and the sweetheart roll also had spicy salmon. And they both had way too much crunch. The crunch they add is really a filler especially if you overdo it. While a little crunch at the time of making the roll adds a texture that some may like and I wouldn't have cared, many times they make the spicy rolls with crunch mixed in which just waters down the taste of the roll. The rolls tasted like crunch only, Like I was eating mouthfuls of breadcrumbs. They were horrible and I did let them know but this needs to be shared. If they have new owners or a new sushi chef, then hopefully they can correct this. There aren't many great choices for sushi near me and this place used to be good but I threw away most of the food so not sure if and when I'd give them another shot.

It was definitely average. Didn't get my entire order. The walnut shrimp had too much breading, no…read moresauce and tasted like the oil was old. Unfortunately would not go back.

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Great customer service and epic food! The environment is chill and you can eat in the restaurant if…read moreyou'd like. Can't believe we haven't been to this place more!

Food was delicious. Lunch price available on weekends. Fast service. Clean restaurant. Not a lot of…read moreseating.

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I come here multiple times a week. I have had all the hibachi around Myrtle beach and this place is…read morethe best in my opinion. The yum yum sauce is perfect and the portions are worth it.

So we are on vacation here in Sc and the kids decided they wanted chicken and rice. They have a…read morekids option with chicken, rice, a Japanese treat and a drink for 7.99 great deal right? So we get it, the food is delicious....however smallest kids portion ever lol. It's perfect for my 6 year old but not great for my 10 year old, because she ended up eating the meal, half a bag of broccoli and then asked for French fries. So I give 4 stars for taste satisfaction but had to dock a star due to the portion sizes

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This was the worst sushi we ever had. Couldn't even finish one of the rolls because it was so bad…read more It didn't taste fresh. And the one roll was way overcooked.

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