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Coast Cuisine - Dec. 2017/Jan. 2018
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- by Lisa Monti, photos Lisa Monti and Ellis Anderson
​Even before the Yamato Steak House of Japan signage appeared at the former Rickey’s location in the Zuppardo Shopping Center off Blue Meadow Road, there was plenty of buzz among hibachi and sushi fans.
When the doors opened in mid-August, you could see the pent-up cravings as customers formed lines, filled tables and rang the phone to place their carryout orders. |
Coast Cuisine
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For a closer to home taste, there are even three Louisiana seafood platters with salad, fries and an egg roll as sides. We’re told that local diners tend to favor hibachi over the raw dishes but interest in sushi and sashimi is picking up thanks in part to some innovative specials.
At the heart of the menu are 23 special rolls with names like Shaggy Dog (shrimp tempura with spicy crab, shrimp and eel sauce) and the Fire on the Bayou (spicy scallop and crabmeat with tempura flakes, seared yellowtail, jalapeño and ponzu sauce on top).
​The rolls range from $9.95 to $14.95 for the Alexander Roll (lobster, lettuce, cucumber, avocado, snow crab and special sauce). Most fall in the middle price range. You can also get any three of the 24 lunch sushi rolls for $10.99. Appetizers and soups start at around $1.75
The tempura ice cream dessert, split three ways, was generous enough for four and it disappeared quicker than the house-made ice cream could melt among the whipped cream dollops in the corners and the chocolate sauce.
Customers who have been bringing in their own wine should know that Yamato’s is expected to have its liquor license soon, manager Ivy Wu tells us. Check first before you go.