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Yamato Japanese Restaurant - Gainesville, FL Japanese Restaurants
Yamato Japanese Restaurant - Gainesville, FL Japanese Restaurants
Yamato Japanese Restaurant - Gainesville, FL Japanese Restaurants
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YAMATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

(5.0 Score)
526 NorthWest 60th Street,
Gainesville, FL 32607 Directions

Since 2001

Specialty:

✓ Chicken Katsu ✓ Yaki Soba ✓ Steak Katsu ✓ Chicken ✓ Tofu ✓ Filet Mignon ✓ Yamato Special ✓ Steak NY Strip ✓ Sukiyaki ✓ Shrimp ✓ Calamari ✓ Tuna ✓ Salmon ✓ Scallop ✓ Vegetable ✓ Shogun ✓ Ginza ✓ Imperial ✓ Seafood Combo ✓ Edamame ✓ Spring Rolls ✓ Gyoza ✓ Tempura ✓ Saku Shrimp ✓ Chicken Karaage ✓ Fried Oysters ✓ Bacon Scallop Roll ✓ Chicken Kushikatsu ✓ Tempura Appetizer ✓ Spicy Crab Salad ✓ Mushroom Tofu

"Yamato Japanese Restaurant offers an engaging experience of tableside grilling alongside a sushi bar and an array of other Japanese delicacies, all within a spacious setting. They provide a cozy and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for enjoying your meal with friends and family. Their commitment is to utilizing top ingredients and ensuring freshness, making them a beloved choice among food enthusiasts. The restaurant's inviting and friendly ambiance creates an ideal setting for any gathering or occasion. Yamato Japanese Restaurant offers dine in, takeout, home delivery, catering and wheelchair accessible. The restaurant offers great cocktails, serves vegetarian dishes, and has a kids' menu.

2026 Update: Yamato Japanese Restaurant provides a free Birthday Meal for customers with a casual atmosphere."

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License #SEA1102804

Price:

Dining Menu
Chicken Katsu: $19.00
Yaki Soba: $19.00
Steak Katsu: $26.00
Hibachi
Chicken: $19.00
Tofu: $17.00
Filet Mignon: $32.00
Steak & Chicken: $25.00
Steak & Shrimp: $26.00
Shrimp & Chicken: $24.00
Filet Mignon & Shrimp: $31.00
Filet Mignon & Chicken: $31.00
Yamato Special: $33.00
Steak (Ny Strip): $26.00
Sukiyaki: $23.00
Shrimp: $24.00
Calamari: $24.00
Tuna: $24.00
Salmon: $24.00
Scallop: $33.00
Vegetable: $17.00
Steak & Calamari: $26.00
Steak & Scallop: $31.00
Shrimp & Scallop: $31.00
Filet Mignon & Scallop: $35.00
Filet Mignon & Lobster: $42.00
Shogun: $37.00
Ginza: $37.00
Imperial: $41.00
Seafood Combo: $47.00
Starters
Edamame: $6.00
Spring Rolls: $6.00
Gyoza: $7.00
Tempura: $9.00
Saku Shrimp: $9.00
Chicken Karaage: $9.00

Contact:

(352) 332-4466 (352) 332-7799

Mon-Thu: 4:30pm - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 4:30pm – 9:30pm
Sun: 4:30pm - 8:45pm

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Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar - Gainesville, FL Japanese Restaurants
Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar - Gainesville, FL Japanese Restaurants
Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar - Gainesville, FL Japanese Restaurants
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SAMURAI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR

(4.9 Score)
3720 North West 13th Street, #1,
Gainesville, FL 32609 Directions

Since 2015

Specialty:

✓ Chicken ✓ Steak and Shrimp ✓ Steak ✓ Shrimp and Chicken ✓ Shrimp and Scallops ✓ King Salmon ✓ Steak and King Salmon ✓ Steak and Chicken ✓ no noodles x rice ✓ Teppanyaki Vegetables ✓ New-York Strip ✓ Fillet Mignon and Lobster ✓ Chicken and Scallops ✓ no noodles x veggies ✓ Hibachi on Trays ✓ Chicken Tempura ✓ Shrimp Tempura ✓ Scallops Tempura ✓ Fish Tempura ✓ Vegetable Tempura ✓ Chicken Katsu ✓ Beef Katsu ✓ Chicken Teriyaki ✓ Beef Teriyaki ✓ King Salmon Teriyaki ✓ Shrimp Teriyaki ✓ Unagi Don ✓ Yakiniku ✓ Salmon Roe ✓ Crab Meat Sushi Roll ✓ Tuna ✓ Fresh Salmon ✓ Flying Fish Egg ✓ Yellow Tail ✓ Shrimp ✓ Conch ✓ Spicy Scallop ✓ Fresh Water Eel ✓ Krab Delight ✓ Krab Stick

"Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar offers an authentic and delicious sushi menu, lunch menu, dinner menu, and drinks at affordable prices. Their Japanese dishes are made with high-quality ingredients to ensure their customers' best taste and freshness. If you're looking for a refreshing beverage to complement your meal, they offer a variety of options to choose from. In addition to dine-in services, the friendly and attentive staff at Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar will ensure you have a pleasant dining experience. The restaurant offers great cocktails and has a kids' menu. Their lunch and dinner menu is available.

2026 Update: Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar is located in the Exchange. You can also place an online order at the restaurant. They provide wheelchair accessible facilities with entrance, parking and seating."

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License #L23000029074

Price:

Hibachi Table
Chicken: $23.95
Steak And Shrimp: $32.95
Steak: $26.95
Shrimp And Chicken: $29.95
Shrimp: $26.95
Shrimp And Scallops: $33.95
King Salmon: $31.41
Steak And King Salmon: $33.95
Steak And Chicken: $29.95
No Noodles X Rice: $1.50
Teppanyaki Vegetables: $19.95
New-York Strip: $24.00
Fillet Mignon And Lobster: $46.95
Chicken And Scallops: $31.41
No Noodles X Veggies: $1.50
Hibachi On Trays: $14.98
Tempura
Chicken Tempura: $17.95
Shrimp Tempura: $18.95
Scallops Tempura: $20.95
Fish Tempura: $14.95
Vegetable Tempura: $16.95
Samurai Kitchen - Katsu
Chicken Katsu: $16.95
Beef Katsu: $21.95
Samurai Kitchen - Teriyaki
Chicken Teriyaki: $17.95
Beef Teriyaki: $21.95
King Salmon Teriyaki: $18.95
Shrimp Teriyaki: $18.95
Samurai Kitchen
Unagi Don: $24.99

Contact:

(352) 337-0038

Mon-Fri: 11am - 2pm|4:30pm - 9pm
Sat: 4:30pm - 9pm
Sun: 12pm - 9pm

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Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi Gainesville - Gainesville, FL Japanese Restaurants
Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi Gainesville - Gainesville, FL Japanese Restaurants
Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi Gainesville - Gainesville, FL Japanese Restaurants
3+ YEARS IN TBR
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BENTO ASIAN KITCHEN + SUSHI GAINESVILLE

(4.8 Score)
3841 South West Archer Road,
Gainesville, FL 32608 Directions

Since 2002

Specialty:

✓ Wok Fried Rice ✓ Vietnamese Cajun Fried Rice ✓ Kimchi Fried Rice ✓ Yaki Udon ✓ Spicy Pork Udon ✓ Drunken Noodles ✓ Pad Thai ✓ Shanghai Lo Mein ✓ Red Curry ✓ Thai Yellow Curry ✓ Curry Katsu ✓ Teriyaki Chicken ✓ Grilled Gochujang Chicken ✓ Garlic Broccoli ✓ Hibachi Bowl ✓ Hot Basil Pork ✓ Veggie Stir Fry ✓ Mongolian ✓ Korean ✓ Pao Pao ✓ Pineapple Sweet + Sour ✓ Orange ✓ General Tso ✓ Sriracha Garlic ✓ Poké Bowl ✓ Hawaiian Poke Bowl ✓ Surf n’ Turf ✓ Sushi Combo Box ✓ Cali ✓ Caliente ✓ Chicken Tempura ✓ Florida ✓ Fried Avo ✓ Mex ✓ Mt Fuji ✓ Rainbow ✓ Spicy Tuna Roll ✓ Unagi ✓ Veggie ✓ Viper Roll ✓ Bamboo ✓ Crunch ✓ Crispy Onigiri ✓ Flying Dragon ✓ Hot Lava

"Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi Gainesville is a local chain that provides Pan-Asian cuisine to the modern dining scene. The restaurant offers a delectable selection of Sushi and grilled dishes. Founded by brothers Jimmy and Johnny Tung, Bento was born out of their desire to transcend traditional neighborhood eateries. Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi Gainesville guarantees an unforgettable culinary experience that will satisfy your palate. Bento has expanded to over 20 locations throughout the Sunshine State, with a team of more than 900 dedicated individuals. Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi Gainesville offers outdoor seating, serves vegetarian dishes, is wheelchair accessible, and accepts both credit and debit cards.

2026 Update: Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi Gainesville provides catering options for graduation, birthday parties, or any special occasion."

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Price:

Fried Rice
Wok Fried Rice: $10.00
Vietnamese Cajun Fried Rice: $13.50
Kimchi Fried Rice: $12.50
Noodles
Yaki Udon: $12.00
Spicy Pork Udon: $12.00
Drunken Noodles: $13.85
Pad Thai: $13.85
Shanghai Lo Mein: $10.95
Curry Bowls
Red Curry: $12.85
Thai Yellow Curry: $12.85
Curry Katsu: $12.85
Grill
Teriyaki Chicken: $10.95
Grilled Gochujang Chicken: $12.85
Stir Fry
Garlic Broccoli: $10.00
Hibachi Bowl: $13.50
Hot Basil Pork (Pad Kra Pao): $13.50
Veggie Stir Fry: $12.50
Mongolian: $12.50
Korean: $12.50
Sauce ‘N’ Toss
Pao Pao: $12.50
Pineapple Sweet + Sour: $12.00
Orange: $12.00
General Tso: $12.00
Sriracha Garlic: $12.00
Build A Poke
Poké Bowl - 1 Protein: $12.50
Poké Bowl - 2 Protein: $15.50
Signature Sushi Bowls
Hawaiian Poke Bowl: $15.00

Contact:

(352) 224-5123

Mon-Sun: 11am - 11pm

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YAMATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT REVIEWS

My server Trey was very attentive and welcoming. I celebrated my birthday here and they give you so much food that it’s worth the price. For drinks I ordered the Dragon and I enjoyed it but if you don’t like sweet/fruity drinks, I wouldn’t order it. The Ninja was much stronger and lighter.

Our family go all the time and we love going here to eat. Our favorite cook is Johnny. Johnny thank you for always being so awesome. This video is from a couple months ago.

Food delicious. Service great! Pricing is decent. The atmosphere is inviting and great for families. Recommend to make reservations, usually busy. Bathrooms are clean.

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SAMURAI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR REVIEWS

Didn't get very good pictures. We started enjoying our delicious food and company before I got the pictures. We started with the Spicy Tuna Roll, and then we had the dinner for 2. It consists of Filet Mignon, Shrimp, Lobster,and Scallops. You also get fried rice, noodles, vegetables, soup, and salad. Our friends had the same dinner, and since it was one of their birthday, they got a free cheesecake. They food was delicious, the steak just melted in your mouth, and the seafood was fabulous. Our chef was great and even sang to our friend, and our waitress was very attentive.

This was one of the best hibachi places i have ever been. The amount of food and quality, the service especially for NY eve was all impeccable. Nice size glass of plum wine. The salad dressing was so good I bought some to go. You cannot go wrong here. The picture is only half of the food as me and my his got the dinner for 2 and he had a huge plate of noodles and steak and veggies and shrimp and lobster. This is easily 3 meals.

We had a wonderful time here. They accommodated our party of 11 even though they were closing soon. The food was excellent and the portions were huge! The hibachi chef was great, and our server was excellent. The whole staff was very helpful and friendly. Thank you.

BENTO ASIAN KITCHEN + SUSHI GAINESVILLE REVIEWS

I was told that Jeremyah made my food. It was so good. Everything was so flavorful and tasty. I really enjoyed the food and my experience. Friendly service. Made sure I had everything I needed before leaving. He was great at multi tasking.

This place has great food, it’s in a great spot and the service is really good! It’s a bit dirty inside, though, and really warm. If it was cleaned up more and had a better temp set on the thermostat it would have been better.

This was my first visit back to Bento in a while. I will definitely be coming back often. The service and food were excellent! I had a Bento box with teriyaki chicken and the shiso lucky roll, which was dusted with gold!

TBR® Inspection Score Report

YAMATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Accuracy of 2.5K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SAMURAI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Reviews Accuracy of 2.2K: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BENTO ASIAN KITCHEN + SUSHI GAINESVILLE Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Complete Info: 9
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 2.0K: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10