Yamato Steak House

Was in town for the day, not to many choices around. Pretty small looking from the outside but nice looking inside. They have good sushi with good prices and good service.

Good food and service. For vegetarians and vegans it’s one of the best choices in town.

I love there hibachi chicken and vegetables with yum yum sauce. Lunch portion is plenty and much cheaper than dinner. Only gave 4 starts because there service is not very good because they usually have one waitress for all the tables.

Uneven.
Good: eel sushi, edamame.
OK: steamed shumai (a little bland), seaweed salad (the seaweed salad was sitting on top of lettuce, for a textural and taste combination I didn’t prefer).
Would not order again: age tofu (the crispy coating slid off in my mouth to reveal a sliminess coating the tofu).

Decent sushi at very reasonable prices. The waiters were very very polite and the bathrooms clean. I had the sashimi lunch special and it included 5 pieces of sashimi with a california roll and bowl of miso. I left feeling full.

Definitely agree with the other reviews, for the area it was a delight. I had the sashimi lunch special which was very cheap and you get what you pay for. Although I suspect the crab sashimi was imitation and the roll was loosely rolled, it was a delight. Also I saw that many of the other patrons had ordered more expensive specialty rolls that looked exquisite.

Very pleasantly surprised ! I regularly eat at Japanese Style Restaurants 3 to 4 times a month. And while Yamato was my first time to try. I was not disappointed. I didn’t have high expectations when we decided to try it. But I also have fairly high standards for all restaurants and Yamato exceeded all of them. I tried several items and all were excellent. The soup wasn’t my cup of tea but I’m pretty picky on what I like in Japanese style soups. This is a must try if you are ever in northeast Indiana

My daughter LOVES sushi. I on the other hand, can eat it but have never really enjoyed it… until now.
I lived in Okinawa, Japan for a year and had several weird raw fish/​and octopus experiences that sorta freaked me out! Well meaning Okinawan friends trying to get this (at that time) very inexperienced diner to try many of the local delicacies!
Yamato has grown on me. We have ordered takeout several times, and have eaten there twice. By sampling my daughter’s sushi, in the privacy of my kitchen, I have come to appreciate it more. I am having strange cravings for pickled ginger and wasabi, which I could eat by itself!
The food has always been very fresh. The cold things are cold, and the hot menu items arrive hot. This is a big deal for me– and I am notorious for sending my food back to the kitchen to have it warmed up if needed. The service when dining at the restaurant is good.
I have become partial to the dynamite roll, the volcano roll, and hot lover roll. Cucumber roll, Philadelphia roll, and cucumber avocado roll.
I also have had the udon noodles which were good. Chicken yakitori appetizer was nice. We also had fried green tea ice cream for dessert. It was quite interesting!
I have not yet ordered from the hibachi menu, but I’m certain it is only a matter of time.
Will most definitely be returning to Yamato!

If I could give a star rating based on what is available within a reasonable driving distance in the sushi category, a 5 star review it would be! Compared to other sushi establishments (Indy, even Noblesville) it’s a 4 star review. Great service, good sushi, definitely a place my wife and I frequent and always enjoy. Mostly standard rolls with a few surprises which are quite delightful!

Best Japanese Steakhouse in Marion!
Also, the only Japanese Steakhouse in Marion. Regardless, Yamato is quality hibachi. Almost all meals are served with a soup and salad that taste fresh and homemade. The «Bento Box» is a variety dish that gives you a sample of items to try. It’s a great first dish to pick out what you might want to choose for future visits.
The service is fast and the servers are kind. They are more than willing to explain what a dish might include or what ingredients might be found in the large selection of sushi rolls offered.
We are lucky to have a place like Yamato in Marion. If you are craving sushi or hibachi, or just want to try something that isn’t McDonald’s or Taco Bell, then go to Yamato!

A gem tucked in a small town! Crab rangoon was very good. We all enjoyed the soup and salad (a part of nearly all meal options). I had the Spicy Girl sushi roll. It was very delicious but the size of the roll (diameter) was almost too large to eat in one bite. Also, the width of the roll could be a bit smaller. Those in my party thoroughly enjoyed the main entrees (chicken, filet and shrimp hibachi) that include veggies and fried rice. The service was excellent, the atmosphere delightfully quaint and the cost was just right. The only negative, most Japanese restaurants include table grilling, Yamato does not offer this option.
All-​in-​all, a great evening of dining at Yamato Steak House of Japan!