Yokohama's Japanese Cuisine

Although we typically frequent other sushi places on the southside, I figured it was time to check out Yokohama. The decor and ambiance of the restaurant is excellent. It is placed inside a house and each individual room has a few tables. This makes for a more intimate atmosphere.

We were looking for something fast and Yokohama delivered! The service was pretty great and the sushi was delivered quickly.

The menu may scare some people away, for the prices alone. The sushi roll prices might seem a bit higher than other local restaurants, but the special rolls are much larger than other places. The Tsunami Roll was packed with great flavors and had a nice, spicy kick!

We will definitely try Yokohama again!

In short, the service is excellent, but the food is 2-stars at best...  WAAAY overpriced for the quality of food that you are receiving.  One of the worst Japanese food experience I've ever had.  I can't even believe they can even call the place Japanese restaurant.  Not even close.

1. Miso soup - Cheap miso paste used, perhaps old fermented batch, giving the soup a sour taste.  One sip and I did not even finish it.

2. Sushi - I've tried several different rolls to check the quality.  They were "sushi" looking food.  The quality of rice is poor, with a hint of sesame oil aroma in spicy tuna roll.  I think the smell is used to cover the low quality of fish being used.

3. Ginger - Chef there decided to chop up the gingers.  Why would he do that?  The ginger smelled chlorine once put into mouth.  Cutting board disinfected with chlorine and was not rinsed properly?

4. Wasabi - Old and low quality, giving lack of aroma and taste.  It's just a green colored paste.

5. Vegetable Yakisoba - Yuk!  Too greasy and contained few pieces of zucchini, onions and carrots.  This for $10?  Come on.

6. Japanese Fried Rice - Yuk!  The fried rice was not prepared over hot wok or pan.  VERY bland with not much flavor.  You can taste low grade cheap soy sauce.  Shrimp in the fried rice was fresh though.  Rice with soy sauce and few pieces of shrimp for $10.  Huh?

Atmosphere is not bad, service is excellent.  Food?  Forget about it.
First and the last time I'm going there.

I really need to find a good Japanese place in Indianapolis area.
If you want to have EXCELLENT sushi, you gotta check out Circle Sushi in Atlanta, GA.  I was blown away!  Need to come up with a biz trip out there.