Yet another great experience at YAMATO SUSHI Restaurant...This review I will share my family's praise to reinforce this fabulous restaurant, as some traveled from as far as West Virginia to join us for this special day and Yamato Sushi delivered! This visit was for my mother's 90th birthday and Joyce helped make it extra special. Made possible thanks to the owners, Joyce her family and excellent staff we captured a memorable event. read more

Yamato Sushi Restaurant - Another great experience at YAMATO SUSHI Restaurant...This visit was for my mother's 90th birthday. - Japanese Near Me - Kittanning, Pennsylvania

First experience inside rather than take out. I really liked how they had a changing table, high chairs, and even booster seats. It was very cold inside to the point I kept my beanie on and used my hoodie to cover my hands when I wasn't eating. My son got the clear soup and ice cream and they were good. I got the Kittanning roll and was disappointed that the cream cheese wasn't consistently throughout the roll so some had some and some didn't. The staff were very polite and attentive though, overall, it was a good experience. read more

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VERY friendly staff! I was there for a quick dinner. Being from the Pacific Northwest where seafood and great sushi abound, I have been searching to find a quality spot for sushi. Because no one in my family likes it, I had a window of opportunity the other night to finally indulge myself. I mentioned that I was dining alone and was "on the clock." My plates arrived in a timely manner, but not rushed. The food was outstanding- generous portions of ginger and wasabi. Beautiful pieces of sushi and very fresh ingredients. My server was very accommodating and invited me back when I had more time to dine. Pricing was very fair and I will definitely return soon. read more

Yamato Sushi Restaurant - The sushi with rice appetizer and Boston Roll - Japanese Near Me - Kittanning, Pennsylvania

We absolutely love this local cuisine and Joyce & all the staff are just the best. Highly recommend.

Been going here for years, nice sushi, great ambience, give it a try! You will not be disappointed

We had an absolute horrible experience today, we left without eating. I watched atleast 10 people get their food that came in way after us. ZERO manager intervention, not an apology from the manager or anything! the waitress was super upset I asked for the check and she said ok then I looked back and she was standing over in the Corner texting on her phone. This is absolutely outrageous and no one tried to make a thing right. Will never go again! read more

Arriving in town about 90 minutes early for a meeting, I thought I'd take a chance on Yamato. Honestly, good sushi can be elusive in the biggest cities (outside Asia, anyway) so I was very pleased with what Yamato had to offer. I started with hot tea (no sake; remember - meeting!), miso soup and a combination plate of five pieces of nigiri and a California roll. All right, a little pedestrian, but I was playing it safe. The soup was good, but the nigiri were the stars of the show. The roll was good but nothing compared to the fish, which I have to confess I was a little concerned about. You see, it was a Tuesday and they're closed Mondays, so I wondered whether my fish was procured on Friday of the previous week -- or maybe earlier. No matter; they obviously know how to handle it well, and it was fresh and flavorful, without any of the fishy taste that comes with age. The only reason they didn't get five stars is because the hostess seated me right next to a group with a child, despite the restaurant being practically empty. Not that I dislike children but I was hoping lunch would be a more adult time. NOTE TO RESTAURANT: Leave an empty booth between guests when you can. It's only a couple of extra steps for your servers, and your guests will thank you. If you like sushi, I'd say give it a try. read more

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Amazing food and service. Great place to eat with family. Definitely recommend to everybody.

Updating this to 5 stars! This place has been around for a few years now since my initial review and we've continued to eat here each time we're in the area visiting family. It seems like it's got even better over time. I've been able to try a few items beyond just the sushi (Rice, Hibachi, etc.) and it's been consistently good. This last time around I had the sushi again and it was much better then I remembered. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options, friendly staff, and a well designed interior help too! For that reason I've changed my tune, I would recommend going out of your way for it. read more

Today, I went to Yamato for lunch. They have consistently good food and service, and it never disappoints. I ordered the Maki lunch with Gyoza and it was flavorful and amazing. If you want good Japanese food in Armstrong county Yamato is it. read more

Amazing service and food! Came here for dinner and got amazing service! The restaurant had a nice calming ambiance and wasn't loud either! The server checked on us often and made sure we didn't have dirty dishes on our table. And the food was fantastic, there wasn't a single mistake and the chicken felt like it melted in your mouth it was so good. 10/10 experience I will definitely be coming here again! read more

Driving home from Pittsburgh and found a Japanese restaurant in kittanning...what??? Excellent choice...had the toro for the "smell test" and it passed...then ordered sashimi and everything again passed the test...I requested a change to the menu item and the up-charge was reasonable...nicest presentation I have ever encountered...friendly family operation...I will be back read more

Yamato Sushi Restaurant - a bowl of sushi - Japanese Near Me - Kittanning, Pennsylvania

One of the best sushi restaurants I have ever been to! I am from Florida and eat fresh sushi 1 to 2 times a week and I was up here visiting and decided to try it out. So worth it, we liked everything we ordered. Clear soup, calamari, fried shrimp, chicken hibachi, black angel roll, and the best spicy tuna roll me and my boyfriend have ever had. Definitely worth coming in and trying it out there is something for everyone sushi and non sushi eaters! read more

Yamato Sushi Restaurant - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Kittanning, Pennsylvania

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All around delicious. I was weary about a Japanese restaurant in this small town when they first opened. But they are wonderful. The staff and food is always great! Try the crab rangoons or hibachi you won't be disappointed! read more

I've never see a Sushi place like this it's a big open room with a small Sushi bar. The place was clean and the sushi chef had a Batman hat on I like Batman. The prices seemed reasonable but after eating Sushi around the world I know one thing the place has to be busy to keep the sushi fresh and there's no way they are busy enough.i Hear people say it's good but it's only my Opinion so I'll wait till I get to Pittsburgh to eat sushi. read more

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I liked the sushi a lot. And it was 5.00. Very basic. But really good. The creme brûlée tho, was bomb! And they made it on a ceramic bowl. So you know it was from scratch. I kept the bowl, since it was take out. :3 read more

Ok so I'd like to do 3.5 stars but I don't have that option. I've eaten here a multitude of times now and the food is usually pretty good with a few exceptions here and there. I'm really happy to have a sushi place in kittanning, I split my time between kittanning and Pittsburgh and the quality of the sushi rolls compares pretty well to a few of my favorite places in the city. However the service is generally not that great from my own personal experiences. Where I work frequently orders take out but sometimes they don't answer the phone unless you call three or so times and one time they just took the phone off the hook and never answered but we could hear stuff going on in the background. Every single time I've ordered take out for myself not at work they've forgotten a sushi roll even after insisting that everything was in the bag. And customer service is less than friendly when I have called back to let them know they forgot something. Also when it's busy there's only one guy taking orders for the whole restaurant every time I've been and I know he's doing his best but they really need to hire another server. As a customer trying to support local businesses and as someone who has worked restaurant in the past I want to give a more positive review but while I think the food is great the service and organization needs some work. read more

Yamato Sushi Restaurant - Godzilla roll - my favorite! - Japanese Near Me - Kittanning, Pennsylvania

This was such a pleasant find en route to Pittsburgh for a quick lunch. They do not serve alcohol but byob is permitted. The sushi rolls were great. The atmosphere was so charming. The experience was totally made special by our server, Joyce. I will definitely be coming back any time I'm passing though. read more

Great food. Friendly service. The sushi is very well made. We always enjoy ourselves here

Drove nearly an hour to try this place, only to find out they had been closed since March due to COVID-19. I wish the website would have mentioned this! The website did show take out and delivery. read more

The food is wonderful, but expect to wait for any service (drink and food). The wait staff is understaffed. Usually only 1 for the entire restaurant and they work hard. The hostess on the other hand is not being utilized well. More worried about Facebook. She seats people and checks them out. No helping the wait staff with getting drink orders, to go orders or bussing tables. read more

We usually scour Western Pennsylvania to find the best sushi. Oftentimes, we find ourselves driving to Pittsburgh to get it. But not anymore. This place, hands down, has the best sushi around. I've had a lot of different rolls there, but my tried and true is the Yamato roll. Sooooo goood! Definitely get there. Now. read more

First off if you associate kittanning with below average food, you haven't been there in a while. Yamato, A Mano Eatery, and Vic and Nicalena's are three top notch restaurants and all reside with in kittanning. Yamato does amazing things with sushi. I have tried a number of their rolls but recently have been addicted to their spicy maki combo. It is always super fresh super tasty and man are the portions amazing. The young girl that waited on us each time is an amazing server and really makes you feel welcomed. We have gone there several times and each time my wife and I get several rolls each as well as an appetizer and still leave for under 40.00. Try to do that at any other sushi place of similar quality and you will spend far more. We have had sushi all through the Pittsburgh area and I would put Yamato up against any of them in terms of quality. This is a must visit place if you are in the Kittanning area or if you want to travel a bit to try some great sushi. read more

Most unorganized place ever. Orders were wrong and staff was not professional. While I was waiting for my food 2 people walked out because they were not being served after being seated. One person that carried out brought there food back because they were given the wrong order and then tried to give that returned meal to another customer. Never again going here read more

This restaurant is to die for! It is the best Japanese restaurant I've ever had. Their sushi and ramen are so good. Especially the Spicy Crab Roll. You should also try the Teriyaki Chicken Bento. It's delicious. Also the inside is kinda aesthetic. Be careful what you get. Because their portions are very large. It's also expensive but worth it. read more

Been here twice now. One of my favorite places to eat in kittanning. Extremely good, staff is really nice, and prices are fair. Awesome restaurant for kittanning to have. read more

I absolutely love this place!!!! The food, the prices, the service. It's all great. The sushi is very very good and the wait time for the food is not long at all they are very fast and very friendly there. It's a must try place if your a sushi lover!!! Great location as well. read more

Great food and great service. A hidden jewel in Kittanning. Can't wait to come again!

For the town of Kittanning, this is like the most high-end place there ever was and ever will be. The food is super fresh, the services can be a little slow when they get busy as it only seems to have two servers. However, the food is exceptionally fresh and tastefully presented. I like to stick with Ramen noodles, which are spicy and delightful, and have lots of little goodies hidden in the broth. I tried scallop Nagari, and it was way different than what I expected. I like to stop there when I'm in Kittanning, because I know the food is always very good, the prices are fair, and I will not get sick. Also, I thoroughly enjoyed the bento boxes. read more

I really enjoy eating here. It isnt often we get a chance to have fresh sushi and other Japanese fare in Armstrong County. The food here is very good, and and the atmosphere is relaxed, but inviting. The second best Japanese food, yakisoba, etc. in the area, 1st is in Sarver, but this is a lot less pricey. Great Sushi, though, also reasonably priced. read more

I want to start this review by saying one thing; Yellowfin Jalapeño! I get it every time I am there! Excellent!! I have had several other sushis as well everything was super fresh. The other thing I get a lot is the beef bento box. The beef is not random meat chunks, it's a steak cut into strips. The box has a variety of awesome things in it. In a nutshell, one of the best Asian restaurants I have been to, and I travel a lot. read more

Excellent, I've had nothing but great food, twice a week regularly. Staff is extremely hospitable. Sushi is always fresh and the rolls are super. Not sure where folks can say expensive, it's probably the most reasonably priced Japanese restaurant I've eaten in!! Sushi Deluxe and Caterpillar rolls is my standard meal. Gyoza and Tako su appetizers are the bomb! read more

We ordered take-out last night. 3 steak bento boxes, and sweet potato & shrimp tempura roll. Oh my!! The bento boxes were excellent! The steak was cooked perfectly - it was a whole piece of steak, cut in thin strips. So tender and such a good flavor. The rice complemented it perfectly. Also included were: a spring roll, 2 gyoza and 2 ebi shumai! All very tasty. And miso soup!! The prices were excellent for the quantity and quality of food! We will be eating there again! read more

Excellent. The food was great. The service was great. We will be back to try the sushi! Love we have this so close to home!

I order from here about once a week, generally. I always order 2 chicken hibachis (one for me and one for my fiancé) with no miso soup. It's always good every single time. It only takes about 10 minutes for the food to be done. By the time I get my shoes, coat, and purse on I just walk down and pick up my food. For myself personally, one hibachi chicken dinner is 2 meals. I just split it up and eat half one day half the other. I love ginger, so I think the ginger dressing for the salad is super good! This place is my go to when I don't feel like cooking or going anywhere. I highly recommend the hibachi dinners! read more

Good food and usually short wait times. Really good sushi at a great price. Definitely recommend trying it.

The space is always clean. The food has never disappointed. I would add table side hibachi for those who don't do sushi. Other than that, this is a 10/10 read more

The food is delicious!! Really good crab Rangoon's.... I enjoy the hibachi chicken and steak

Excellent! For just opening, the staff did a phenomenal job! The Hibachi dinners were made exactly like Ichiban and Nakama. The only negative I have is these dinner do not come with noodles, but you are already getting enough food for the price of the dinners. Noodles are an additional $2. Salads are great with the sweet ginger sauce; however, the soup is made differently with bits of tofu. The best time to order is for lunch when prices are very, very reasonable. I am very pleased! The sushi was excellent! Great place for Kittanning! read more

Decent sushi remember it's kittanning. I got a specialty rainbow roll it was mini and 6 pieces Very tiny. Portions are small for the price. Won't go again read more