Yamazato — Restaurant in Hurt

One Star – Serious Concerns After Years of Loyalty

I originally gave Yamazato 4 out of 5 stars, noting that the food was good and reasonably priced—though a bit heavy on onions for my taste. However, I’ve since had to revise my review due to a recent experience that left me seriously ill. After eating here, I developed food poisoning symptoms, including vomiting and gastrointestinal issues that lasted several days.

What concerned me most was that the food tasted unusually salty—almost as if it had been over-seasoned to mask spoilage. This raises serious concerns about food safety and quality control. Whether intentional or not, it left the impression that food may have been served past its prime rather than properly discarded.

Adding to the frustration, prices have recently increased—despite no improvement in quality. My husband and I noticed the price hike happened shortly after the restaurant installed a new stove. While upgrades are understandable, it felt like the cost was simply passed on to customers without added value. For food that’s relatively simple and inexpensive by nature, the new pricing feels unjustified.

Unfortunately, after years of being loyal customers, my family and I will no longer be returning. The trust is gone, and the risk simply...

So my family and I went to dine in here due to the high rating of reviews. Sadly, we were all disappointed with the service (very busy and only one person running the register and taking table orders). The second strike was the horrible condition of the back of the restaurant were you head to the bathrooms, which is were we had been seated. Working in the food industry for many years, this made my stomach flop. As we waited for our food we grew more worried. The ceiling tiles were covered in black mold, paint peeling off the walls, the drink station just had Styrofoam cups(no lids or straws), the smoke from the grill tainted the other ceiling panels as it seem to have no proper ventilation. The food was amazing and that's about the only complement I can give. It was hot, flavorful, and well portioned. The prices for what we ordered was almost $70 for 3 adults and 1 child (who didnt have a meal just some chicken) and I could not believe they charge so much and yet have such a poor atmosphere. Hopefully they can grow from this and continue to bring good but clean service with affordable pricing to...

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Yamazotos: A Taste of Japan in Hurt, VA

I've thoroughly enjoyed my recent trips to our local Yamazotos, and as a guy who actually lived in Japan for two years It was incredibly difficult to pick a favorite between the hibachi steak, chicken and shrimp because they were all so delicious. I say all this but the best dish was undoubtedly the steamed gyoza that reminded me the most being in japan and so light on flavour yet packed a punch.

You cant get better than the atmosphere at Yamazoto's, as it is cozy and very family-friendly. My noodle with vegetable plates were a huge hit, the empty dishes of my 1 and 3-year-old boys confirming this!* The service was perfect and I felt at home with the staff.

If you are in Hurt and want a real Japanese meal, Yamazotos is your place. This restaurant deserved 5 stars on every level, from...