My favorite go to place after a long night shift at work. I've always been to the Carrollton location because I lived there, but I had to transfer to Frisco for work. Plano is close by and what I love about Yama in Plano is their specials. My work bestie and I love trying out their specials. We've tried so many great things on the menu. I strongly recommend the specials; whelk clam nigiri and soy butter rice octopus! They're giving "tenderism." An amazing classic is also the Teardrop roll. Salmon, tuna, yellowtail, with jalapeños and kizami. Chef's kiss. Melanie is also very kind and knows everyone as well. She's super well rounded. Food and service is great! Ambiance is also super chill especially if you're getting off a shift late at night! read more

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Ambiance: There's tons of seating in the restaurant: sushi bar seating, booths, and large party tables. The restaurant stays open very late, and the service is great. Alaskan Roll: A classic roll that's perfect for salmon lovers. The price is standard for sushi in the area, and the portion size is generous. The roll was very fresh with great flavor. Eel Roll: This roll was good but definitely on the smaller side. However, it was still fresh, and the sauce was tasty. Chirashi: This dish was just okay. I'd recommend sticking to the rolls instead of the bowl. It came with one piece of each type of fish, almost like a sampler with a lot of rice. read more

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I enjoyed the food here. I got a Philadelphia roll and the wasabi fries. My sushi was fresh and fries were hot and flavorful. Service was attentive, food came out in ~15 minutes. The only reason I'm deducting a star is that it was very hot and stuffy inside. Overall I would go again. read more

Good place and nice atmosphere flavorful dishes Just the beef tongue is so chewy but besides that everything is so good. read more

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I love when restaurants stay open late. I had the shishito peppers and the Motsuni (beef stomach and vegetables cooked in miso soup). The sushi was amazing, you honestly don't need any soy sauce.I wasn't sure if I was going to like the beef stomach, but the seasoning really complemented the texture and I ended up wanting seconds. The bar is the best spot; you meet cool people and can talk for hours. The waiter was also pretty laid back, which added to the chill vibe. read more

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We went here because of the reviews and late night sushi options. I wasn't expecting too much but I was blown away by the experience. Everything from the liver to the sashimi was amazing. We would definitely go back! Even at midnight the place was packed. Service was pretty good considering how many people were at the bar and tables. Everything we had was fresh and delicious. If you're given the option, get the fried shrimp! That little guy was packed with flavor. read more

So much good packed in to an unassuming strip mall. Oh and they're open until 2a! To call Yama Sushi a dive is not accurate although it may feel like one. This is the real deal with no frills or fancy decor just excellent food and super service. I was skeptical when walking up but when the doors opened I knew I was in for a treat. Somehow it was Happy Hour but then again maybe every hour is happy here. We ordered a pitcher of beer and sake along with the Pork Belly $3, Spicy Edamame $6, and Spicy Cucumber $5 while we mapped out our culinary adventure. Some Shrimp Tempura $10.50, a 5 Treasure roll $17, Sashimi 7 $60, and a couple more rolls along with more beer and we were pleasantly full. The presentation was good and the fish was great. read more

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I really want to give this place a 5, simply because of its authenticity and ambience, but after trying it several times I just don't feel like the value is there. There's no doubt that they have a great menu with many things that others don't, but I just can't help but feel a little unsatisfied with the value for the price. I feel like their quantity is a little bit on the small side. Service is great but I feel like it's a better place to go throw back a couple beers and get some appetizers rather than try to have a filling meal. read more

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Everything was delicious and reasonably priced! Our favorites were the 5 Treasure Cucumber Roll and Shishito Peppers. The Octopus Tako-Wasabi doesn't look appetizing or great in photos but tasted amazing. Everything was beautifully plated, the restaurant was lively for a Tuesday night, and our server was exceptionally attentive. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Yama is my go to for late night grub. The Yellowtail sashimi is one of the most buttery and rich pieces of fish I've ever had. And for my pasta, I can't ever forget to order the Seafood Creamy Udon noodles. Im transported to pasta heaven every bite. They even have a happy hour menu from 10 PM- 2 AM. While you wait for your food you can grab their strawberry Chu-hi cocktail (and other flavors) for just $3 and trust, they get you feeling nice and bubbly! read more

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I've never been actually angry or ever disrespected enough to leave a bad review. But this place is not worth anyone's time or money with so many other restaurants around. Service wise, our server was an older asian lady with slim rectangular glasses. We ordered some skewers. When they arrived one of them was wrong. We politely told the workers that we didn't order the scallop skewer, we ordered the steak. Instead of just fixing it, the woman proceeded to look for the paper that we marked our order on. She then handed us someone else's paper rudely in a condescending manner telling us thats what we ordered. After we told her thats not our paper, she showed a digital screen which proved nothing. We had to repeatedly tell her that we did not want to order a scallop skewer but instead a steak. She told us that she'll go find our paper. And proceeded to go about her business for another 10 minutes. When we checked in again with her on the status of finding our paper, instead of finding it, she asked if we want a replacement. If that was an option the entire time, I don't understand why they had to be absolutely rude and condescending towards us when they can't even find our paper. It's literally one skewer and it took an unreasonable back and forth to even be treated remotely correctly. Regardless of the atrocious service, the food is pretty bad. The only highlight was the chicken and pork belly skewers. The ramen was bad considering theres much better places nearby to get ramen from. The chashu was basically boiled pork. The egg was not jammy, it was just a straight up boiled egg. As for the katsudon. This was the first time I ever had such a bad katsu. Over all it was bland, the meat was very dry, and it was super bready, but not even crispy. I would never go back to this place and I would suggest to anyone who reads this to steer clear. read more

I'm a vegetarian and like to do a cheat day once a year or so. Was feeling like sushi this time around so I gave this place a shot. The sushi here is amazing, was well worth the cheat day. Waters stayed nice and full, and service was speedy. Taking a star off for the music they were playing. Some jazz or anything else would be better than having to listen to Dance Monkey while having a nice dinner. read more

Open late and a breadth of choices spanning from Chinese to Japanese food. We came in a little late on the weekend and the place was still pretty busy! Our food came out quickly and was tasty. We particularly liked the beef flat noodles and salmon maki rolls! read more

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great place for cheap drinks and pretty decent Japanese food, especially if you're out late. Most of their skewers are pretty good & their mapo tofu soup is delicious. Bartenders there are fun to talk to. Great vibes there! read more

WHAT I ORDERED: Salmon Nigiri, Eel Nigiri, Crawfish Nigiri, Spicy Salmon Nigiri, Louisiana Roll, Philadelphia Roll, Spicy Salmon Roll, Beef Tendon, Chicken Karaage, Black Bean Sauce Clam, Salt and Pepper Tofu, Chicken Gizzard, Pork Belly PARKING: Parking lot with plenty of space INSIDE: Came here for late night happy hour, which is between 10pm-2am every night, and was seated right away. As you walk to the table, you can see the bar and chefs preparing the sushi. Multiple booths run along the wall with tables in the middle. Bathrooms are available near the back. THE FOODS/DRINKS: The salt and pepper tofu is a must, it has a nice crunch while the inside is still soft and the flavoring is simple yet delicious. The black bean sauce and chicken karaage are also dishes you can't go wrong with, there's usually basil with the chicken karaage but they must've forgot it this time. There's a limited amount of rolls on the happy hour menu but not bad for the price. read more

Yama Izakaya & Sushi - Chicken Kara Age, Salt and Pepper Tofu, Chicken Gizzard, Pork Belly, Beef Tendon, Black Bean Sauce Clams - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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A lot of sushi place doesnot have wasabi tako but they have! A lot of selection and even have sweet shrimp. The Hokkaido chirashi is very very good. We ordered some pork belly and it's great too. read more

Yama Izakaya & Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

FOOD - Takoyaki - Buta-Kimchi - Seafood Creamy Udon - Scallop Volcano - Double Pleasure - Three of a Kind The Takoyaki was pretty good. It was very crunchy on the outside which was really yum. There was also a decent amount of octopus in ours as well. The sauce was evenly and well-drizzled. Not too much bonito flakes. So overall a great dish. My mom really liked the Buta-Kimchi. It came out very hot and was cooked well. The flavor of the Kimchi with the pork tasted phenomenal and the egg on top just added more pizzazz to the dish. Loved! The Seafood Creamy Udon was also really good (my dad's favorite). It was a little more on the runnier side but still good. There was a generous amount of sauce which mixed well with the noodles. Also served with an assortment of different seafood. A very rich dish but pretty good! The Scallop Volcano was super tasty. Very generous amount of scallops on top and perfect amount of sauce to not make the sushi soggy. The sesame seeds and smelt roe on top also made it very good. I would recommend this dish for sushi lovers and to those that are not too fond of eating raw fish. The Double Pleasure is a roll with tempura fried shrimp and then topped with avocado, salmon, and spicy tuna. I liked the combination of everything. All the fish tasted fresh and the tempura was crunchy inside the role. Fresh and vibrant-colored avocados. The Three of a Kind roll is a spicy tuna roll with salmon, crab, avocado, and wasabi mayo on top. It definitely did not taste spicy at first, but after a couple bites it definitely does get hot. The fish was fresh and the roll gives you a variety of different raw fish to try on the top. Great combo and enjoyed eating. VIBES There is plenty of seating around the restaurant. There are booths, tables, and a sushi bar area. We went around 5 or 6 PM and it was pretty crowded so a little more on the loud side. The TVs mostly had sports on them and the music was pop music from the past decade. The lighting is a bit on the dimmer side with most lighting coming from the window at the time. Overall pretty good place to casually meet with some friends to chat or just to hangout on a Friday night with family. SERVICE Service was overall good! Food came out fast and our waitress was nice. She checked in on us multiple times to make sure everything was going well. No complaints here. read more

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Great food and service. The sushi is always fresh, and I also enjoy the happy hour Monday - Wednesday. Always a vibe when you stop by. I always feel at home here. This is our go to spot when Friends and Family come in town to visit. read more

My group of friends always loves to visit this location when they're all in town, I just didn't take pictures before. It's a good sushi joint that's open until 2am which is always awesome. When you order nigiris, they kind of just come out at random. This isn't a big deal, I just want a cool picture of the whole assortment when you pick them out. Unless you get the chef's selection plate, that comes out all together. Yama also has really amazing hot dish options, one of my favorites is the eel bowl! My friends ordered the wagyu ishiyaki, which is super buttery/marbleized meat thinly sliced that you cook over a provided hot stone. It can get a bit pricey here if you go crazy! read more

Yama Izakaya & Sushi - Unadon - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

Unassuming on the outside but a party on the inside! Fortunately we requested the bar side (which was much quieter), but I can imagine it being hard to hear in the main dining room. The service was quick and kind, but I was a little disappointed with the fish quality for the price. read more

Yama Izakaya & Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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This spot is always busy especially at night when everything else is closed. The food is mediocre-- nothing great. I like to have their skewers with hot sake. I wouldn't recommend the sushi here unless you're truly craving it. Service is pretty fast and a great place for late night eats! read more

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Disgusting hair in our food. Showed the waiter and he didn't even apologize or take it off the bill. No manager or anyone tried to remedy the situation. Terrible place. read more

LOVE YAMA!!! Excellent sushi! There are always new things to try. This is a cool spot ;) read more

Yama Izakaya & Sushi - 5 Treasure! - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Over rated would be how I would define this place. I was really excited to give this place a try. The reviews were great, the food they serve piqued my interest and I knew a couple of people who mentioned them in a good light. Unfortunately my customer service experiences were not that great and the food was underwhelming. On top of this, a menu item that was supposed to have salmon roe in it came with flying fish roe (cheap option) instead without warning and when I asked the manager on duty (Aaron) he said it was because I ordered the cheaper chirashi even though the photo had it displayed on the menu. Not to mention the more expensive bowl was only a $2 difference which I would have paid to get the salmon roe had I known this would happen. The yakitori took forever to come out or never came at all so make sure to double check your order and be ready to wait a lifetime for your skewers. My one recommendation would be to get the curry katsu. Their curry is really flavorful and goes with the rice and fried pork cutlet VERY well. Everything else was just ok other than the curry with pork cutlet. The wasabi fries were fun. Croquette was just ok but a cheap option if you want a snack. Chirashi bowl was not very fresh and had replaced item without consent, warning, or price adjustment. Udon was just ok. Mapo tofu was ok but very oily. Fried oysters were ok but the batter was thick for my taste. Jalapeno poppers were just ok but a good option for low carb folks. Skewers were good in the sauce but took forever to make it to our table or never made it at all. In the end I would recommend the curry and that is about it. They also had some draft beers and sake for pretty cheap which is fun. There is usually a wait on busy days but we went on a Tuesday once and there was no wait. They do not take reservations unless your party is a certain size or depending on who you talk to and when. Not sure why this is but that is what we were told. Plenty of parking. read more

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One of the best ! Super cool guy at bar, always back to here because of him and for sure sushi is so good and price

Overall, the fish quality was decent, and the price reflected that. The seafood udon was great, as were the chicken thigh skewers. read more

Yama Izakaya & Sushi - Omakase Sushi Dinner - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

Always FRESH AND DELICIOUS. Everyone I bring to this place loves it...the best in the area in my opinion. I am here often and have been for over 20 years. Started going a few years ago. It never disappoints. It is not fancy but I quite love the atmosphere. The staff are kind and the chefs take their work seriously read more

Great ramen. Great service. Order was ready quickly. Open late. Go to ramen location. Fjffdhhvdhvccdgfddgcfgvxdeg

My husband comes here often with his softball teammates and they enjoy it. We have come here for dinner dates as well and the sushi and appetizers are delicious! read more

Still our favorite Japanese Izakaya style restaurant in town! The seafood creamy udon has become my favorite noodle dish here. It's definitely a must-try! The service is always great. They are friendly and helpful with the menu. The vibes in the main dining room is lively and the bar area dining room is more chill and laid back. Love that they are open til 2am for those who want a late night snack. Still patiently waiting for them to add more yakitori items ;) read more

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There aren't many restaurants that are open late in Frisco or Plano, so I was happy to see this restaurant on Yelp! There's literally only 1 other place with the same hours and they're just ok and overpriced. I've been here twice now and really enjoyed my food. I had a spicy soup and a salad both were really nice, flavorful and seasoned well! My man had the miso soup, he enjoyed it. I love that they have a full bar and serve till 2am. The service is always quick and friendly. The prices are very good and you get a good portion for your money! If you're hungry on a late night definitely come check this spot out! read more

Yama Izakaya & Sushi - Miso Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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If you get Joshua as a server, prepare for the best service in your life- He's very welcoming and friendly and is always honest about the items on the menu so don't be afraid to ask him about the food options! I cant really rave enough about how comfortable he made the experience. Props to him! :D The ambiance of this location is a lot more cozy. The sizing is very small, but accommodates well. I liked the booth seating :3 The food here has a lot better quality than the other Yama in Plano. I always just get salmon nigiri and some ikura. Overall the experience, food, and service were a 10/10. definitely my go to for a nice sushi dinner! read more

Chicken heart skewers are good. I got seafood creamy udon and it's very fishy! The sauce and shrimp taste fishy. I don't think they use cooking wine. Ramen is average. Katsudon probably their best read more

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Some of you Elites were with me all the way out there in Frisco last night after seeing Magic Mike Live, haha! It was a long drive for us from Arlington and we didn't eat at the show, so we definitely needed a late dinner before the trek home. My friend Allie suggested Yama which was a super short drive from Stonebriar Centre, and we were happy to go. Our hostess and waitress were very kind and we were seated and served pretty quickly. It's a very busy environment and the staff is super efficient. We ordered a few things to share, obviously! We had spicy edamame, shishito peppers, a salmon sashimi special, the "3 of a kind" sushi roll, and chicken + chicken skin yakitori. Everything was truly excellent. The edamame and flash fried shishito peppers were both delicious and pretty spicy. The salmon sashimi was beautiful plated with fresh red tomato slices and a wasabi mayo. The sushi was superb and we needed to order more, for sure! The "3 of a Kind" is a spicy tuna roll wrapped with salmon, snow crab, and avocado. It also had a wasabi mayo, tobiko, and shiso leaf. All of the food and fish was so fresh and colorful and pretty. And our waitress brought me tamari in place of soy sauce! Honestly I could have eaten and should have ordered so many more things. The menu is a bit overwhelming with options, especially the sushi menu. They also have beer and cocktails and tea and melon flavored cream soda. And heated toilet seats. So, I really do hope I find myself nearby one of Yama's 4 Dallas restaurants soon. read more

Been coming here since they opened and am surprised I have yet to write a review! We love this place! When we have visitors from out of town, we always bring them here! When you want fresh, modern Japanese food, you need to come here. We came for a quick bite to eat before a movie. We ordered sashimi salad, grilled squid, and buta kimchi (braised pork belly). Wow, the flavor was umami and the whole grilled squid, cooked perfectly (too long and it become too chewy and hard to bite). We started with a sashimi salad, very well seasoned and super fresh. One of us got a hot green tea and it was piping hot! read more

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Walking in this restaurant is nice, calm, and clean. The tempura is well cooked, the salmon dish was delightful, and you could taste all the flavors put into it. The skewers were well cooked as well and had a variety of different meats on each stick. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and everyone especially those who are undecisive and want to get a little taste of everything. read more

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Used to love this place since they open late and they have good Yakitori. Pretty disappointed when most of the Yakitori menu gone. Only few selection left so I decided not to order any. Order our favorite Sashimi salad, come out too salty. The rest of the food we order is okay. Service is always good here. Our server took good care of us. They do have separate room for big party, so if you have a big party, just reserve the private room in advance. read more

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We have a small trained service animal. Management refused us entry unless we could provide a "government-issued service animal ID card". There is no such thing. Per both Texas and Federal ADA law, the only appropriate restriction is that we inform the business that she is a trained service animal (NOT "emotional support" animal), and if requested, what medical and support service the animal performs. After 5-starring Yama since 2017, we are very disappointed. read more

If you're disabled and require a service dog, forget about eating here. They do not allow them. They asked for a government ID for the dog stating that it is a service dog. That is not a thing. Per the ADA they have two questions they can ask: is it a service dog? And what tasks does it perform? As a person with a cardiac alert service dog, I will be reporting this business. read more

Yama Izakaya & Sushi - Reported to the ADA for violations - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

Yama has potential but waiters are very rude and they start turning away customers at 1 am even though their store hours says 2 am .