Yamato — Restaurant in New York

I just (10/17) called in my order because it was too cold to do the 3 minute walk. I have eaten at Yamato restaurant for both lunch and dinner I am allergic to ginger and soy. In lieu of the soup (full of soy) and salad (ginger dressing) I am always granted a $1 spicy mayo. Today, I called and a very anxious, Edward, denied my request and when I asked to speak with the manager he told me that there was none. When I explained I had been granted the request many times because it is a reasonable trade-off when considering the cost, he then spiraled into a monologue about me "wanting to get him fired" I explained that I "did not want him to be fired, that I wanted to get clarification" He claimed that he knew who I was (when really he was referencing another woman in my office) and that I was trying to "trick him" because I'd purchased it before. So, I decided to make that frigid 3 minute walk to ensure that the owners/managers were indeed not there and order my meal in person. Edward then became aggressive and yelled "i just work here and follow rules" Understandable Edward, but on every other occasion with reasonable humans engaged the exception has been made and never it acceptable to raise your voice on the phone and in person to a once...

Fish was super fresh and really high quality, plated differently and equally pretty every time I go

Staff were very nice and polite, I'm not a fan of these fancy sit down restaurants but even going in after school or work looking like an absolute mess didn't feel like I was being judged or anything. Don't love the seating but it's mostly awkwardness bc it's a very open space & I go alone. Very few people around when I've gone

Spent $40 including 20% tip for the dinner size sushi and sashimi platter with miso soup every time I've been. As a pretty big guy its a good size, I haven't had more than a couple small snacks food-wise before I go for lunch there & I'm completely full after eating there. I know they have a lunch version that's less than half the price but it has smaller portions so I haven't gotten it

Absolutely luv this place food is so good and not outrageously expensive. Spoiling me sushi-wise & now I eat here so often most other places are just...

Favorite restaurant of all time! I have spent almost every birthday at Yamato, enjoying a delicious Singapore noodle bento-box and at least 8 pieces of gyoza at every meal. My entire childhood was spent at this incredible restaurant, from graduation lunches to holidays to dim sum dinners, and I will never forget the first time I walked through those glass doors (I have so many cartoons that I drew while waiting for food on the chopstick holders they give you)! Impeccable service, and Peter is such an incredible person. If you are ever in the area, I most certainly recommend that you visit! I even have friends who have told me that they had some of the best food they have ever had here. Patio is gorgeous too, and the restaurant’s overall aesthetic is sleek and modern (especially with the beautiful mirrors and woven leather booths). If you can, I also definitely recommend sitting in the large booth near the front window (after the pandemic...