The Yamato Steak House of Japan is bringing sushi, steak, and much more to Fairlea.
Kevin Huang is the manager and owner of Yamato, though he noted he would not be staying in the manager role permanently. Huang explained that what is commonly known as the “old Pizza Hut building” was an ideal location for a new business.
“We have a few businesses already, I’ve been opening businesses for 20 years. I have a different Yamato store in Monongalia. I saw that there was a lot of population here and plus the State Fair is here. That’s why we set up.”
The steakhouse opened on July 16, and since then Huang said it has “been very busy.”
“People see it and think Japanese Steakhouse — they will waste a lot of time cooking. We try to do it fast, just five or 10 minutes. We do a number of things — we opened another business like this, so it’s familiar to us already. … Customers can call in, put a carry-out order and get away fast with their food.”
The menu offers a variety of appetizers and entrees, as well as a wonderful sushi selection. Teriyaki, tempura, hibachi, nigiri, sashimi, yakisoba, fried rice, soups, and salads are all on the menu.
Of the selection, this writer recommends the spicy salmon, shrimp tempura, and California rolls, which were served at the perfect temperature of cool for enjoying sushi.
Huang hopes the business can get more established and looks forward to taking on big orders.
“We have curbside-ready, we have online ordering, we are mostly dining customers, but I think there are a lot of offices around this place that I hope that we can do more for than lunch.”
As the staff prepares for the business that comes with the State Fair of West Virginia, Huang noted the building was “comfortable” for the dining services they offer.
Yamato Steak House of Japan is located on Route 219, on the left when coming back to Lewisburg from Ronceverte. They are open for business Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Sunday noon to 9 p.m.
Author’s note – this article was not sponsored and no food or services were provided for free for coverage.
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