In the mood for some entertainment and some good food at a resonable price? Then Yamato in Laguna Hills is the place to go, and I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. If you have ever been to a Benihana or something like that, then you already know what Yamato is like, a chef cooking your food on a hot plate right in front of you. Now I’ve been to my fair share of these types of restaurants and Yamato is very much the same as all the rest. The place is nicely decorated and the people are friendly, however, save yourself some frustration by making a reservation.
The large tables seat 8 adults very comfortably, while the smaller tables have room for 4. There is a bar that you can sit at while you wait, but seating is limited. The restaurant also has a sit down style restaurant on the other side. If you just want some sushi, you can head in that direction and avoid the wait on the teppanyaki side. With these type of places your experience is made by either the people you come with or meet at your table and your cook. Our cook was good but wasn’t there to entertain us like many of the other restaurants. If you’re looking to be amazed by how the chef uses his knives, then your going to the wrong place. If your looking for good tasting food, at reasonable prices then your on the right track. It’s worth checking out, especially if you’re in south county. Oh, and I highly recommend the large Hot Sake.

You can check them out here:
25250 La Paz Road.
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 581-6700

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