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Review: Yamato Steakhouse Toronto

Posted on April 22nd, 2007 by grinthock.
Categories: Department of Good Eats.

A few months back “the wife” and I decided to hit a local spot, when we arrived it was crammed so we wandered our way up into the Yorkville distrct of Toronto.

We came across this place…

Frequented by the celebs and almost always packed at dinner hour, this is your teppanyaki style japanese restaurant, where 8 or so soul’s are placed around a grill and the chef cooks at your table.

I would recommend the Imperial Combo (Beef, Chicken AND Shrimp) and without question no matter which dish you choose — the fried rice.  Oooooooo  the fried rice…   Simply the best i’ve had, anywhere and of all time.  Cooked right before you (I was taking notes on my second trip) and oh so yummy..

The ususal japanese antics, banging around salt/pepper shakers, some interesting slicing techniques and the “onion volcano”, they do put on a show.

The food is spectacular, they serve the sh1t out of you, the beer is a plenty (because no japanese mean can be had without an Asahi…  All of this comes with a cost – be prepared with a few beers and a few imperial combo’s to spend $100+ after tax and tip.

All in all a VERY good experience.  I’ve read a few other reviews, and some people simply need to relax and enjoy themselves, don’t be such a critic!

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