We ate at the hibachi table on a Sunday at opening. There was four of us. The other half of the…read moretable was another party so we were full table. Chef did not talk to us, no tricks or excitement like normal. Guess you don't get that at lunch time. I liked the way the shrimp was cooked. I asked for extra veggies to substitute for no rice. Didn't get extra veggies. They several a large portion of rice tho as I saw on the others plates. Otherwise the restaurant seems clean. Just disappointed in the hibachi. Probably would try a different place next time. Our server was amazing tho. Constant refills on drinks. Brough out sales right away. And to go boxes.

We've been to Yamato several times over the past 5 years so we were excited to eat here again …read more Excellent waitress , front desk staff wonderful, but our cook was just ok. The rolling the egg "egg roll" and the stacked onion "volcano " was as exciting as the hibachi act was . Large amounts of food but not as tasty as it used to be and just sub par quality . I wanted to leave 5 stars and I would have 5 years ago but the overall experience is sadly declining,

Food is always incredible. It's pretty quiet at lunch time and fast service. I enjoy sitting at the…read moresushi bar. The Naruto roll is my absolute favorite with the cucumber wrap. And the tuna sashimi is the best I can find locally. I'll always recommend Edo for sushi lovers.

My friend and I frequent this restaurant often. The food is always freshly prepared and delicious,…read morefrom the sashimi to the teppanyaki. Always plentiful and delicious!

All of the servers are wonderful. Dani, Jared, Kat, to name a few…read more The food is always delicious and hot. The ambiance is fun, and anime filled. I am glad this place exists. I will keep coming back for more yummy food. Thank you, Samurai.

This place is soo good! We really enjoyed our meal, the waitress was very good. It was clean too!…read moreWe had the Thai tea, white wine and soda. The Thai tea was good and the wine is bogo. It was busy but they had our food out in a timely manner. We did have to wait for silverware. We had hibachi chicken, steak , shrimp, a bento box, fried rice and noodles. And the sampler appetizer. The sauces were all really good too! It cost $100 for the 4 of us.

I would give this place more stars if I could.. I had to go…read moreto Ocala for a visit to the hospital.. This place is amazing, the food was great, presentation was beyond...the staff was attentive. Even the Chef came out to speak ( Thank you Chef) oh and I had a Berry Mojito awesome..my sister loved the cucumber martini.... Oh I will be back for sure .. The place was nice and clean was well

Not the best sushi I've ever had. Service was very friendly and quick even though it was busy. The…read moreambiance isn't as good as Edo which is maybe one mile away. If I'm recommending for sushi and sashimi then I'm recommending Edo sushi. It's good it's just not great. They also have a fish tank at the entrance with way too many koi fish in it. Fish tank and koi fish shouldn't be in the same sentence.

Very good sushi. Dishes ordered were Dinosaur Eggs, Tokyo Roll, I75 roll, Philly Roll, and Steak…read moreUdon Noodles. Everything was tasty.

Service was friendly! They were busy but the servers were attentive and food came out in no time…read morebut not too fast! Our table was kept clear and we were greeted with crispy chips. The spring rolls were incredible and the hibachi chicken dinner was delicious. Not to mention the beautiful table set up and dining ware! Would 100% be back!

Warning: don't trust these 5 star reviews! They had me wondering if we even went to the same place…read more Asian Pop is a disaster. Like others, we were just passing thru Ocala and relied on Yelp reviews. If you really read their reviews, something is suspicious. I do agree with the failed health inspection on Jan 6, 2026. First, we were the only people for lunch at noon on a Wednesday. Although, there was evidence of other people having been there (dirty dishes in 3 of the booths - never cleared off the entire time we were there) A girl about 12 years old brought us water and spilled it on the table. The water tasted weird. We had to stand up and ask for someone to take food order. Odd since we were the only customers. We ordered chicken bento boxes and shrimp tempura. Up charged for "fried rice" - something about the rice was extremely off. It was like... chewy, mushy, and flavorless. Like it was bad sushi rice with soy sauce, carrots and corn. Not fried. The chicken pieces were about 2 inch strips or cubes...? the only utensil provided was a fork and chopsticks like, how am I supposed to eat this? I wish I hadn't. Texture was like saucy rubber. Truly, disgusting. Shrimp tempura came out as shrimp teriyaki but my mom ate it anyway. I thought it was weird they left the tails on saucy shrimp. Had to use hands to eat and our napkins had been used to sop up the water spill. They never brought more. My intuition said leave as soon as I walked in but I didn't want to be difficult for my small party. I should have trusted my gut and am paying for it 12 hrs later.

Alone, as a customer, at 4PM, sat and beverage ordered almost immediately. My dinner, salad with…read moreginger dressing, miso soup, bento box teriyaki snapper with spring rolls, gyoza, California roll and white rice was delicious but , for me, way too much food! My only concern was that for 1/2 the time I was there the staff was very loudly, on a phone call with someone on speaker. I was happy I couldn't understand I think it was personal!

To-go ramen almost never tastes as good as a bowl eaten fresh in a restaurant. But it was late and…read moreit was near closing, and I decided to take it to the hotel. However, this ramen was just as good, and I ate it right away. This was one of the best-tasting broths; I ordered the black garlic tonkotsu. The black garlic oil was smoky, rich, smooth, and lingering. It doesn't have that "garlic breath" bite, but it stays with you. The "umami bomb" profile sets it apart from standard varieties that only an authentic ramen place can do well. It was incredible! The noodles were bouncy and chewy, and the chashu was delicate and melt-in-your-mouth. I appreciated the separated noodles from the broth to preserve its texture. This place is a gem, and I wish there were places like this at home. The restaurant was clean, service was quick and friendly, and there was plenty of parking.

Amazing food always great service honestly one of the best returns I've ever been too only thing is…read morethe leaky rain water roof other then that 5/5 beautiful walls and look.

A small, walk-up-to-order restaurant in the middle of Ocala. I dropped by it on my way down from…read moreGainesville and was very pleasantly surprised at how delicious the soup was and how quickly my order came out! Very fun interior and was covered in anime memorabilia. Good amount of tables to sit at for the traffic it receives. The employees were nice and I think I got my boba and ramen within 3 minutes of ordering. I was skeptical about the quality at first, especially because it comes in a plastic ramen bowl/there is no real dishes used, but the soup itself was incredibly flavorful, and they are VERY generous in their pork belly portions. 3 huge, thick slices for one bowl, and extremely reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for somewhere satisfying, yummy, and filling. Had a great experience.

Passing through and stopped for an early bite. Super clean location! Staff was very friendly and…read morefood was hot, fresh and tasty. Liked it so much, I added a boba tea for the road. Only negative is Ocala traffic... which... ironically is why I stopped here in the first place.

Ordered takeout on a recommendation from their sister restaurant in Gainesville, Hana, and it…read morecompletely lived up to expectations! We enjoyed it at home with some sake, ordering a mix of sashimi, nigiri, and the Ocean Roll. The fish was remarkably fresh, portions were generous, and the pricing is very reasonable for the quality you get. If you're looking for fantastic sushi for a cozy night in, this is the spot. We will definitely be ordering from here again!

Koto Hibachi Express Sushi was a great find and an easy win for anyone traveling along I-75. With…read moreplenty of free, off-street parking, it doesn't get much more convenient when you're craving sushi. They operate as a quick-serve restaurant (QSR), where you order at the counter and bring your food to your table. It's a smart setup that really speeds things up without sacrificing quality. My order came out quickly, and everything was fresh and well-prepared. I went all in on four of my favorite rolls. Philadelphia, California, tuna, and salmon rolls, and every one of them delivered. The fish portion was generous, fresh, and flavorful, and the rolls were assembled perfectly for dipping in soy sauce with some wasabi. You can tell these guys have their process dialed in. The restaurant itself is clean, modern, and comfortable. It's an easy place to sit and enjoy a relaxed meal. Prices are reasonable, especially considering the quality, and the service is fast and efficient. If you're in Ocala and looking to satisfy a sushi craving, Koto Hibachi Express Sushi should be on your list.

I was surprised to find Korean food at all in Ocala. I was thrilled to come across Haeorum. A…read morefriend and I went together for lunch on a Wednesday. It's in a really nondescript location, tucked away in an old gas station store. The store was a combination of hot food and some pantry staples like gochugaru and ramen. I ordered the Hot Bob, which was the spicy pork shoulder over rice. It was so delicious. We shared a kimchi pancake - it was a really sizable pancake but I wish it had a bit more flavor. Overall really happy with this place. I'm definitely coming back soon.

I was looking for spots to check out in Ocala and had stumbled upon this place. After reading the…read morereviews, I had to see why this place was so highly rated. This is located inside a gas station, so when you enter it looks like a regular convenience/gas station, but then you see the menu with all the dishes they offer. They had so many delicious items on the menu, but I only went with the Japchae. I didn't wait long, it took about 15 minutes and while I was there, I got to look around and noticed all the Korean products around the store. Once I got my food, I sat at the tables they have in a corner and got quite a bit of food. It's a good serving. After trying the Japchae, I understand now why this spot is so highly rated. The Japchae was well seasoned came with a lot of delicious veggies and a side of rice. If this spot was close by I would eat there on a weekly basis! Really great spot to check out when in Ocala.