Love their breakfast set! You can choose either the salmon or mackerel and it comes with miso soup, japanese pickles, veggie salad, soft boiled egg, and a slice of orange (for $16.95)! It was so well balanced and the fish was perfectly seasoned and grilled! Also got a Tuna Tataki Bowl ($15, and +$6 for making it into a combo) and it was delicious too! The black sesame latte was a little too milky and we liked the matcha latte more! Finished off the meal with a strawberry roll cake, and it was so fresh! Can't wait to come back again! read more

I love neighbourhood gems and this cozy cafe is one of them! The space is larger than it appears on the outside with multiple tables. This cafe serves delicious drinks and a good selection of food items. I recommend slowing down and enjoying the homey atmosphere with a friend. The owners are super nice and friendly. read more

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Return or Not return? Likely. Odd user experience and loss of one star immediately. I absolutely get offended when I get asked to prepay/tip and when I've had no service (and haven't tasted the food). That's what they did. And forgot to mention it's 11:15am, 2 other tables all of whom have their food, and yet I'm still waiting and waiting. Slow slow. And another btw, sign on the table that limits to "1 hour seating limit when we get busy". How can that be? All you really sell is pork belly and tuna tataki? Are customers enamored bc they are Japanese? If so, let's stop the nonsense that you have to be Japanese to make Japanese food well. Now the food? I had the tataki and it was very delicate, with a vinaigrette type sauce on the rice. Pleasant and arguably "created with love". It's not over the top, but likable. I would not pay the extra $6 for the mushroom soup and "muffin". Soup is meh and muffin nothing special (and small). I'd more inclined to order 2 entrees next time. read more

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This pork belly was delicious. Small shop owned by a couple. You can tell they took care into making this meal. Not pretentious like many ramen places. A hidden gem with friendly service. read more

Yama Cafe - Pork belly bento set - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came for a quick visit for a patio drink. Got myself an iced matcha and my friend an iced vanilla latte. Came in really large glasses and metal straws, which I appreciated. Pros: - friendly service - seating available outside by the sidewalk - homey decor for a cozy vibe Notes: - we walked up, but I noticed the residential street and Hastings has available free parking - it's a little tight on the inside so accessibility was challenging by the doorway if there were others ordering before us or if people were waiting to exit the restaurant - drinks took a while to come out, but understandable since there were only two people in the kitchen and a steady trickle of patrons - lots of traffic on Hastings, the outdoor seating is nice but recommend going inside if want to have a lower volume chat read more

A nice little cafe that serves Japanese food and treats! They have great lunch sets and they also offer omakase meals at night if you book in advance. I highly recommend this because not only does Yama make your menu based on your request but you also get to have the cafe to yourself so it's such an intimate setting! I'm not impressed very often but I certainly was on my visit. Here is the menu we enjoyed: Cream cheese saikyo yaki, wagyu nigiri, squid and cucumber umeoroshiae, deep fried lotus root, satoimo kawariage, BC spot prawn sunomono Smoked sashimi (toro, aburi shime sawara, salmon, squid, scallop) Black code miso yaki Yuzu shoyu mini ramen Matcha Zenkai The smoked sashimi was our favourite of the night because we never had smoked sashimi before and we loved that it was smoked right in front of us! How fun! read more

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Small, quaint, and simple. All the food comes out on crafted dishes. We ordered a matcha latte and typical breakfast plate. Matcha was delicious and the food was also good. Very clean simple eating. read more

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A nice little authentic Japanese cafe. Food and coffee were good. The service was also good.

Was looking for a Christmas cake for a holiday party and stumbled upon Yama Cafe! Was super easy to fill out their form online to inquire availability and they responded very promptly. I got the strawberry shortcake 7 inch for $45 plus tax. Pickup was so quick and easy. The decorations and attention to detail was incredible! Taste was delicious and not too sweet. read more

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Tried this place after seeing a video about the café and my partner also loves going to cafes. It was a cozy place and was busy when we went for lunch. A bit on the messy side (we were seated at the back), but overall a nice little family run Japanese café. We ordered the Pork Belly Bowl + lunch set and Tuna Tataki Bowl. The Pork Belly Bowl was quite flavourful (and more saucier) and my partner loved the Tuna Tataki Bowl she ordered. We also ordered the Matcha Cafe Latte which was delicious. read more

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The morning set included miso soup, a bowl of rice, Japanese pickles, a small salad, onsen tamago, fruits and a choice of protein. You can pick between sockeye salmon and mackerel and I got the sockeye salmon. Honestly this was a fairly simple meal but it was so delicious and I absolutely loved it. The salmon was marinated so it's on the saltier side but it's perfect to pair it with the rice. I personally love mixing the onsen egg to the rice, because the rice can absorb all the runny yolk. I couldn't leave without getting their bake goods! Their mochi muffin was as good as how I remembered, super soft and chewy. The monaka was something new that I tried, it was sooo cute and I couldn't resist. I really enjoyed everything I had and I love their vibe and wooden furnishings. I am definitely coming back in the future. P.S: They serve the morning set until 11:00am, so make sure the time before visiting! read more

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Yama is an incredible cafe that serves Japanese food and cafe treats. However, a little known fact is that they also offer omakase meals at night! You have to book these in advance and they take all your preferences into account. The omakase is top-notch for a very reasonable price and feels exactly like what you would experience in Japan or at a high end omakase restaurant in Vancouver. Its a very unique experience as you are getting this upscale omakase experience in a small cozy family style cafe! read more

Delicious cake! Very local and authentic. Great service and parking available on the street. read more

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Super cute shop with a lot of good looking sweets. Service was really friendly and the breakfast set came out quickly, there was a lot of attention to detail put in to it. I ordered the black sesame latte with almond milk, earl grey yuzu moffin, matcha moffin and manju. Everything was subtle in flavor/taste and not overwhelming with sweetness. The moffins had great texture. read more

Yama Cafe - Black sesame latte with almond milk, hojicha moffin, earl grey yuzu moffin, matcha moffin, and manju - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Yama Cafe is phenomenal! The place is small, they're not open for long hours, but you definitely have to give them a chance. Their mochi muffins were awesome coffee snacks, and their matcha cafe latte was incredibly yummy. Tuna tataki bowl was also really good though perhaps not as outstanding as their cafe fares. Overall, it is maybe slightly pricier but it's worth what you pay for. Their kitchen was also incredibly accommodating at my last-minute request to prepare half my order as takeout. 5 stars and will definitely be back! read more

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Nice little Japanese cafe with a homey feel with lots of vegan options. They're only open for lunch (Tue-Sat: 9am-3pm), so I stopped in for lunch one day and ordered their vegan bowl ($13) with 8-grain rice ($1), and added a small miso soup ($2), and a couple of mini-"muffins" since they are all vegan ($1 each; I got azuki [red bean] and black sesame). They brought my food out in about 10 minutes. The presentation is very colourful and aesthetically pleasing, with creative items on there. You get all sorts of interesting stuff in there, though what's listed on their website didn't exactly match what I got. One of the nicest things in there was the bok choy covered in this interesting black dressing (black sesame maybe?). Everything works harmoniously and feels pretty healthy (not oily or anything). Reasonable portion, though I could've done with a little more substance. The mini-muffins were both really tasty: not too sweet, with nice texture. Overall, I really liked the food and will likely return. Recommended. Good spot for healthy Japanese eats. read more

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Excellent all around. Careful attention paid to all small details. Even poached eggs are Omega-3 ones slow cooked for ninety minutes. Owner trained at culinary school in Japan. Excellent matcha cafe latte. read more

I wanted to like this cozy, little cafe on East Hastings. I've heard lots of positive reviews and passed by various times, but never stopped by until recently. It's worth a visit if you're in the neighborhood, but I won't be returning anytime soon. The takeout order: - Hot Houjicha Tea Fog: to-go cup is on the smaller side and wished it had a stronger tea flavor. - Iced Royal Milk Tea: good, but not outstanding. Tip: For iced tea-based drinks, be prepared to wait 5 to 10 mins for the barista to brew the tea, cool and then serve it. read more

I had been wanting to come here for months and traveled from WA to try it out and was thoroughly impressed. 5 stars for quality of food (ordered to go and it was still plated beautifully and thoughtfully) as well as service. I came in right before 11 am and was still able to try the Morning Set that I had been wanting to try since I first saw their menu this year. They only sell until 11 which is important to know because this is one of the best menu items. Every single item exceeded expectations. The fact that the staff was also knowledgeable and communicative about gluten-free products was a plus! I got the sencha tea, matcha latte, morning set, and some gluten free pastries. Highlight of my trip. Thank you for all you do. read more

Amazing authentic japanese family own cafe. The pork belly bowl is out of this world, taste somewhat like chicken or turkey except really soft!! We also had muffin, green tea latte and royal Milk tea, same quality and reminded us what we had in Japan. Note - we are from Toronto, and only stayed in Vancouver for 3 days and we went to Yama Cafe for 2nd straight day! read more

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Delicious homestyle Japanese food and beverages! Small but cute cafe owned and operated by a lovely young Japanese couple. Although their meal items are limited and your order might take a while to be served, everything is prepared thoughtfully and with care. The traditional Japanese breakfast, which is balanced and nutritious, is a must try if you like grilled fish. Best grilled mackerel I've ever had. The pork belly bowl, which is available all day, is also delicious. Generous portion of ultra tender pork belly and a generous serving of rice and a fresh green salad. You must sample their drink menu, too! Their royal milk tea has a complex tea flavour and perfect amount of creaminess and foam, with a hint of sweetness. I hope they stick around and continue to add to their menu! read more

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I really wanted Japanese breakfast and found this spot. From downtown, it's about a 20 minute bus ride away and it was easy enough to get to. We were immediately enamored with the cute decor of the cafe. The wait is moderate so I wouldn't recommend eating here if you're in a hurry but this place is perfect for slow mornings. Our food was delicious and you could really tell that the chef was extremely detailed and put a lot of thought into the pairings. We got one matcha latte and one strawberry latte. This was one of the best matcha lattes I have had in North America. Highly recommend coming here if you can! read more

Came here for a quick lunch! The place is small (~5 tables) so you might need to wait a little. The kitchen is run by 2 people, so the food also took some time to come out. You can add $10 to your meal to get the lunch set which comes with a soup (miso or mushroom for +$2), veggies, and a small dessert (moffin - mochi+muffin). I had the special which was toro tataki bowl and it was very tasty! My partner had the pork belly bowl and it melted in my mouth! Pork was soo tender and well flavoured. Basic bowl comed with white rice but you can do half rice half salad for +$2 or all salad :) Only street parking available. read more

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Amazing place. Special Japanese egg Benedict which is amazing. Mushroom soup out of this world. Really cute mochi muffins. Really small not much seating but there is an outside table. Cute date place if you love Japanese food. read more

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Favorite meal in Vancouver! The vegan bowl has over 10 elements and is so well balanced and flavorful! Obsessed with the moffins! The staff is so kind and they work so hard to get the food out fast! The cafe is gorgeous and I would recommend for breakfast or lunch or just a drink or dessert! They also have a seasonal drink menu! Incredible. read more

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We tried this place for the first time when we visited Vancouver for a day trip. After searching on Yelp, my daughter wanted good Matcha latte so we decided to stop by. The variety of baked goods that are mostly gluten free was something we're very interested due to my daughter's Paleo diet. They had brownies made of avocado, Mochi muffins made of rice, etc.. My daughter who has sweet tooth didn't seem to like her non sugarly matcha latte. But I love it very much that it had very intense matcha flavor. I tried the avocado match brownie and it tasted as good as regular brownies. I'm amazed! We didn't have time to try their Japanese style breakfast but looked very good. We'll go back for the dish for sure. read more

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I absolutely adore Yama Cafe. In fact, I love it so much that I almost don't want to write about it because it's already quite busy in there. I ordered the Pork Belly Bowl and added the lunch set (additional Japanese pickles, 1 mini muffin and soup), extra avocado and extra egg. All this was enough between my daughter and I, but keep in mind she is a small and picky eater too. We ate every last bite. The pork belly was soft and marinated well. The decor in this place was cute and quaint without being too girly. The staff were friendly and especially sweet to kids. How can I not love it? Just be prepared to wait a little bit or share table space with other diners. read more

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I miss East Hastings. It has always held its own, developing a unique subculture and character. It is now filled with a mix of chains and franchises, but the small indies are still the drivers, and the ones that hold the community together. Yama Cafe is one of them, to me. Make no mistake. Clearly, it's a Japanese operation. Yet, it has a strong East Van flavour (no pun intended). On one hand, it is sprinkled with Japanese influences here and there in the store. The miniature branches with succulents plants on the counter (and elsewhere around the store). But note the subtle branding on the branch with their Yama logo. The staff's dress code is hip and very....Vancouver. Each worker looks unique and that's us! The place is cramped hut everybody is happy. The Japanese word "Wa" comes to mind. "Wa" 和 is loosely translated as harmony. There's a sense of unity amidst the congestion. Everybody seems to know and find their way around the tables and chairs. So with that, I don't think I need to go much into the food and drink I had....but, but, but boy! Did you see that elephant latte art I got for my matcha!? How cool is that? Timing worked out for me as I got there after 2pm and their special set kicked in. I was able to enjoy a matcha cafe latte and their homemade strawberry cheesecake as a set. Sooooo nice with the fresh cream on the cake. Gotta return for those matcha pastries! read more

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Yama Cafe has been on my list of places to try for too long. They're a cafe that specializes in Japanese baked goods. We dropped in on a Sunday afternoon (around 1:00pm) and it was packed. Service is friendly and sweet in typical Japanese fashion. There's a menu up on the wall when you first walk in along with a few other signs. Afternoon dessert tea is from 2:00pm to 4:00pm ($6.95). They make their own ice cream. Gimme a scoop of houjicha! Baked goods consist of mochi muffins, cookies, brownies, daifuku and dorayaki. They had a couple packs of mochi muffins ($3.00 for 5) that disappeared quickly. - Matcha latte ($4.00) - they use good quality matcha. Latte was well balanced (B opted for half sweet). - 5x Mochi muffin ($1.00 each) - we tried the houjicha, kurogoma sesame, earl grey, azuki red bean and matcha. Muffins had a good texture and weren't too sweet. - Tuna tataki ($12.95) - tuna tataki, white rice, salad, pickled daikon, ponzu sauce, ginger and Japanese chili pepper. The pepper added a touch of heat to the tuna. Tuna was fresh and again, good quality. - Pork belly ($11.95) - boiled pork belly, teriyaki sauce, half boiled egg, white rice and a salad with cabbage pickles. We added the lunch set ($4.00) which included nukazuke (Japanese pickles), vegetable appetizer, daily soup and a mochi muffin (espresso flavour). Mushroom soup was homemade and not too creamy. Loved the pickled carrots, celery and cucumber. The vegetables were just as good; mushroom, corn, tomato, wakame and green beans (with a delicious wasabi sauce on top). The pork belly was tender and not too fatty. Excellent flavours and attention to deal at YC. A little slice of Japan in Vancouver. Will be back! read more

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This is a quaint little Japanese restaurant in an unassuming location. I searched for a new place in this area, and Yama popped up. There are some nice choices of food. I love tuna tataki, so I was happy to see it on the menu. You can get it over regular rice, or pay an extra dollar to have it on mixed greens or grain rice. I was surprised that it cost a dollar more for greens as that is the lighter option. I got about 7 perfectly seared slices of tuna on greens with an umami-like sauce. It tasted fabulous, but I think $13.95 is a steep price for the amount. They also have bowls of the day. Today it was lavender salmon bowl. Interesting. Wonder how that tastes. They have a ffew other food options, but it's not a large menu. Plus, you can order baked goods like cookies and mini muffins. The mini muffin at $1.95 is too much, but 50 cents for a mini cookie seems fair. Coffee and tea are also available. The environment is interesting. There's a small play area for children at the front of the shop. The rest of the seating is comfortable and the place has Japanese hints of style. read more

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We found this place by fluke as I saw it on a friend's Instagram story as she ordered some reusable masks from Yama Cafe's collaboration with a different vendor. Mr 12 was very hungry and he ordered pork belly bowl. I really didn't know what to expect but we were so happy that we ordered it. The bowl was absolutely delicious, melt in your mouth pork belly slices, a perfect amount of rice, nicely dressed greens, and beautifully cooked egg. I ended up ordering the tuna tataki bow after I saw the bowl that Mr 12 ordered. The tuna tataki bowl didn't disappoint either! Perfectly seared melt in your mouth tuna, thinly sliced, and came with rice and salad. We also ordered some moffin (mochi x muffin), so it has a texture of a mochi but in a mini muffin form. Got the hojicha, matcha, and plain. All were very good! I can taste the hojicha also the matcha on each of the them: Really delicious. The owners are very gracious and very friendly, displaying their Japanese hospitality. I wished that they're close by my area.. I'd love to come back to try more things on their menu (and just have them on repeat!) They're open on certain days only (closed on stat holidays), between 10-3 for contactless food take out order. read more

Yama Cafe - Pork belly bowl. Look at that beautiful egg! - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Yama is a nice and small Japanese café along the East Hastings neighborhood. It's a gem for this area. It's nice and quiet. Soft music plays in the background. This is a family run business. They have kids that are around as the family works. It's incredible that the father works while carrying his son on his back. Yama has been around for a couple of years now. The food is very good. And the staff isn't slow in preparing for the dishes either. It's a reasonable amount of time considering that it's only 1-2 people making the food for their customers. It does get pretty busy at the restaurant especially during the weekends. They're not good for large groups coming in (10+). This is a place for small groups 3-4 people. Ideally for 2 people at a time. We ordered the Grilled Fish Set. It was actually surprisingly enough and we were full when we finished everything in the set. The other dish we ordered was the Pork Belly. That was great as well. The Pork Belly was tender and flavor-able! Nice and tasty!! The ambiance was nice and light. Lots of Japanese decor. It's a nice and gentle environment. Nothing too overbearing. We taking can be hard to find around the area. Not much else to say here. There is a few spots in front of the restaurant. Other than that. You'd have to walk quite a ways if you can't find a parking spot closer to Yama. Price wise it's a little expensive. We ordered two drinks, a kids set meal, two set adult meals for $55 after this and tax. That's not cheap. We don't come here too often but when we do the food doesn't disappoint that's for sure. We don't mind paying for the price every now and again. But definitely jot something regularly. Too expensive. But every once in a while? Sure! My breakdown: Food 4/5 Ambiance 4/5 Location 3/5 Price 3/5 Service 4/5 read more

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Cute Japanese style café. I loved my first experience that I had to come back when in town. I was excited to get their morning set again but did not expect it to be sold out by 10am. I went on a Friday morning and the place was packed, mostly because there was a group of parents with their toddlers. I was hungry so I ordered their toast with black sesame butter because that intrigued me. It was simple but quite tasty. The matcha latte was good as well. The matcha was prominent which is what I love. I ordered two bowls to go, I feel they are slightly on the pricey side for the portion, especially the vegetarian one, but nonetheless tasty. They have cute pastries as well but I think the real standout is their morning set if you are debating what to try! read more

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I was really scared to try this place out because I was so in love with Basho I didn't want to be disappointed. My heart broke when I heard Basho closed (previous owners). After entering, it didn't feel the same, but looked the same, some of the cute decoration was gone but generally the same. I ordered the tuna tataki with salad and I was asked if I wanted to make it into a combo. This was new, I said yes because I was planning to have dessert anyway and I was hungry. The combo came with tuna tataki (you can choice to have other mains) soup, small salad, and dessert. I also ordered a matcha latte. It was a pretty busy Monday afternoon, I waited for my food and was sad that I didn't get the same feeling as I did when it was Basho. There were three workers, a man brought me my matcha latte. Yum, so good! It brought me back... Ok so the food. It was good!!! The tuna tataki was full of flavour and a little kick as well, which I loved. The dressing light and refreshing. The pickled daikon was a nice touch. That potato soup so tasty. The little pickled side veggies were good, not my favourite but completed the combo. The dessert came with a matcha brownie and a mochi cake muffin. I really enjoyed the dessert it wasn't too sweet. Great way to finish a meal. Overall I was surprised how much I enjoyed the meal. My lunch cost $22 plus tip. I'm happy I came because I have been avoiding this place to avoid disappointment but Im glad I came, food and matcha was fantastic. Though I lost that giddy feeling that I had coming here when it was Basho, Im pretty sure it will come soon back. read more

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Wanted to like it so bad as a reliable go-to place for Japanese breakfast, but instead, it was a bust with an utter long list of disappointments reflecting a total lack of professionalism. Before I get to the overpriced poir quality food, the first miss is they think their restaurant is a daycare, and it creates an unsanitary and disturbing environment. Two young boys were playing all around the front of the restaurant and were very loud. Their toys were littered all around one of the only two larger tables in the front. The kids also kept running back and forth into the kitchen, with one putting his face right into the plate where our food was being staged, breathing all over our food which was at the same level right in front of his face. Completely unsanitary. This was the first clue why they so rudely demanded that we pay up front before any of the food was served dining in, which also sucked. The back of the restaurant was more congested, and the restroom was completely inaccessible, barricaded by bicycles. We had to ask them to remove all of that to go to the restroom as they had no clue. It's like dining in a chaotic noisy home. There was no resemblance to the peace, tranquility, and hospitality to see in some restaurants. The food was very mixed, but in several cases, terrible taste and quality.. The grilled salmon was terribly over salted and had no taste or flavor besides being drowned in too much salt. Assume it was poor quality fish or not fresh if they need to prepare and serve it that way. Their tea, which they claimed to be sencha, tasted like the cheapest, worst stale commercial tea you can find anywhere. It was void of any enjoyment due to the poor quality. The miso soup was lousy and weird and not different in any good way. The salad was edible but nothing special. Other side dishes, including the whole grain rice bowl, pickels, and other cold dishes, were better, but nothing wowed. If people think they can give this place 4 or 5 stars, well, I wonder if they ate at the same restaurant. It wasn't cheap, and some people that came in were literally very filthy and touching and handling many things around the front counter. If I had to sum up the experience, it was a mix of eating in a soup kitchen or somebody's crowded messy house where the food isn't very good, but you still spend over $50 for breakfast for two. The concept was great, and it's wonderful to have Japanese restaurants that try to serve an interesting and healthy Japanese breakfast. Unfortunately, they were not even close to pulling off any experience worth repeating again. I don't think we would go aain, even if they paid us. It really was horrible. read more

Honestly love this place ! It's a cute shop owned by a Japanese couple /family? It's super homey since there's an area where their kids play which is cool. My favourite thing about this place is their baked goods. Absolutely love the mochi muffins in different flavours ($1 each). They're not too sweet and soft and chewy! The cookies are also really good filled with different tea flavours (about 50 cents each). Today I finally tried their tuna tataki rice bowl. It was delicious , the tuna was seasoned perfectly and flavours of the rice and salad complemented the fish! Definitely recommend this place ! read more

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Children were running around in the restaurant. I don't like. Service is not good either.

The shop doesn't stand out at first glance but they have some of the best sweets and homey Japanese food. They definitely offer an authentic family cafe that you'd find in Japan. The cafe also has a small play area for kids. They offer a wide selection of sweets, from cookies to cake. My favourite treats there are the Moffins (bite size mochi muffins) and their cookies. I highly recommend getting a few of each to try, especially the Moffins! They are absolutely delicious and at an affordable price as well. We also ordered some food along with our sweets. We got the chashu pork bowl and a tuna lunch set. The chashu was heavenly. There was absolutely no gamy flavour from the pork and it was super tender (making me wonder if it really is pork). Do keep in mind that, Japanese food does in small portion sizes than that of North America, which Yama Cafe has kept true to. read more

Yama Cafe - Chashu bowl and tuna bowl lunch set Matcha, sesame, and earl grey cookies Sesame moffin, azuki moffin, and hojicha moffin - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I have to say this place is my #1 secret Japanese breakfast + lunch / coffee place in town. Their Japanese style mochi cake tastes the best, good with any kind of drink. Never too sweet or too plain. Lunch set is always very yummy and very beautiful. Food is very fresh. Don't even mention they have Lots of drink choice. Store is very clean and well-organized. I can always fell the owner's heart upon the food when I ate there. Highly recommend ! ( the owner have two little cutie boys like little dolls in the store ) It is all about happiness and satisfaction when you ate in the store. Recommend : 1. Tuna tataki lunch set ( always come with beautiful setting and tasty daily soup. Pumpkin soup is my fav.) 2. Hojicha / dajiling tea latte 3. Matcha coffee latte ( best matcha coffee in town) read more

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We got to this cafe around 11:30am or so. There was not a lot of customers. We could pick our seats and table randomly. We spent some time to look at the menu and decided what we wanted. We ordered a cup of matcha latte, a cup of chai latte and a very pork belly teri combo. It took a while for the chef to cook the food. It was worth the wait though! We got the latte first. The matcha latte could be unsweetened or sweetened. We chose the unsweetened but it was so good! We were sure the sweetened one must be good! The chai latte was very unique and had some cinnamon flavour but it was not too strong to cover the latte. Excellent! And their cups were having a Japanese style with their special design. The very pork belly teri combo was with rice, some salad, miso soup, some sour veggies as appetizers and a mini dessert. Oh my Goodness!!! The presentation was very pretty! We could definitely tell that the chef spent time and effort to cook the food and presented it on the dishes. It was unbelievable delicious! The pork belly was very tendered that it melt in our mouth right away. The sauce that went with the pork belly and rice was very unique that we had never tried anywhere else. The veggies, soup and everything were so good that we literally wanted to eat more and more. We could choose a mini dessert, so we had picked a small chocolate cupcake. It was not just a normal mini cupcake. It was crispy outside and chewy inside. It was so good and delicious. The Japanese servers were very friendly and polite. We had al those compliments about this cafe especially the food. I could eat it every day!! This cafe is right on East Hastings. You can find street parking. We love to come back here in the near future!! read more

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