I have eaten at Yama for years and enjoyed my meal each time. I'm particular about seafood (I am a Californian, after all) so I was hesitant. Classic sushi choices, great lunch specials and wonderful service. My recommendation: Don't sleep on the agedashi tofu. Bonus points for the recent interior updates! read more

Top notch service WITH courtesy customer wifi! This is my new spot, all the others in beaver county ....suck in comparison. You DO get what you pay for. The service was Johnny on the spot, the sushi was great with nice presentation. The price was a bit high but at least they took a special request to make customer happy. I'll pay extra for excellent service. read more

YAMA Japanese Restaurant - Nice presentation with edible flower - Japanese Near Me - Beaver, Pennsylvania

We came here for a pickup order after there break. They were all supper nice and fast. The salmon was awesome not supper fishy or rubbery. Highly recommend!! read more

The best sushi in Pittsburgh. I consistently go back here because the sushi is phenomenal, service is so quick, staff is very nice, and the restaurant is always clean and busy. The fish is always fresh, which is hard to come by here. I always go for the Yama Roll which is very unique and hits every craving! FYI Beaver is a dry town, so it is BYOB. read more

YAMA Japanese Restaurant - Salmon roll and Yama roll - Japanese Near Me - Beaver, Pennsylvania

My wife and I stopped into Yama on a Saturday for a late lunch. The service was very quick, with hot food arriving hot, and cold food arriving cold. Since we're new to the place, we stuck with the basics - gyoza, and three standard rolls. Everything was pretty good, if a bit bland by sushi standards. The gyoza was decent, the spicy tuna roll tased fresh (though not at all spicy), the California roll was good, and the veggie roll was interesting. Considering the high level of service, this would be a great place for a quick lunch anytime. read more

0/10 Do Not Recommend The food looks amazing in the highlighted photos from years ago. The reviews appear great. Not sure what has happened, but we received nothing near the advertised quality. First, we were awkwardly seated in the worst table possible. On a Saturday night with only 2 other tables of 2 in the whole restaurant. Our table was enclosed on 3 sides, right beside the door, encased in glass. I could stand and touch each wall if I extended my arms, it felt like being in a sales display. This left my husband and I in the uncomfortable position of who sits in the box, and who has their back to the entire restaurant...with blinking neon signs in the background. Totally not awkward or distracting. After our tepid greeting, we were provided with sticky, gross menus. Decided we should maybe stick a roll or 2, see how the fish was (We didn't think the nigiri would be a good option with their level of cleanliness, including the fruit flies). Safe to say we were far from impressed. The fish did not seem fresh, or anywhere near the quality advertised. The rolls and/or the fish itself was drenched in an overbearing amount of sauce or other ingredients to cover the hero of the show; the fish itself. The gyoza was ok, although a few pieces were a bit burnt. Figured cooked food might be a better option and therefore tried the pork katsu. The sauce was unimpressive, but the pork itself was EXTREMELY dry. Almost like it was precooked and fried again, regardless we both felt immediately uncomfortable after a tiny piece. Trying to send it back was another ordeal....apparently with at least 6-8 people working in a now empty restaurant, we were not as important to them as playing on their phones and closing up shop an hour early. They were particularly rude about us wanting to return something inedible, and we had to offer to pay for the complimentary miso soup which came with the dish (we did eat it as it was served before the katsu). I hope the $2.50 for the soup was worth it. After this experience, that was the last straw. We will never return, nor do we recommend this place to anyone. ETA 6/21: was just left a lovely "compliment" by Mr. Wang marked as "You're funny". Apparently coming in at 8:30 when they close at 10 was some kind of excuse about their service. Was told their pork is "fresh". Good for them, you can still overcook fresh pork and make it dry.. We apparently should have asked to move tables (hard to do when they're already cleaning up and putting chairs up) and made other complaints. However, the single complaint we made about the pork katsu was received with....less than stellar customer service and resulted in people yelling at each other across the restaurant. I tried calling to discuss this "compliment" and suggest they work on their customer service based on examples we experienced. This was not taken well whatsoever by Mr. Wang who told us we don't need to come back after constantly talking over me. Their issue with constructive criticism and feedback is more than likely part of why they were so empty on a Saturday night. A proprietor should do their best to smooth things over, not make them worse. In no way did they address our discomfort, the cleanliness of the restaurant nor their other food. Apparently they are only focused on the katsu. Not very "funny" in my opinion. read more

YAMA Japanese Restaurant - Disappointing sushi....not what was advertised. (Advertised/prior review photos look nothing like this). Disgusting at best. - Japanese Near Me - Beaver, Pennsylvania

I am lucky enough to be in proximity to eat at this divine sushi bar often. And since this gem just completed a sparkling renovation, I think it's a good time to update my review for a current experience. Costs for restaurants across the board have risen, and the prices here have increased but not exponentially and it's still a great value. The fish is fresh and top quality; those two constants have thankfully remained the same. As have the large portion sizes of their from-the-kitchen dishes. The visibly hard-working staff is always without fail providing friendly top-notch service (Tip: They close for a daily afternoon break). The new lighting and flooring has given the open space a modern feel. Come check it out! read more

YAMA Japanese Restaurant - Dining Area post-Renovation October 2023 - Japanese Near Me - Beaver, Pennsylvania

I had the sushi lunch special here and it was fine, nothing special at all or a place I would seek out again. The rice did not seem fresh, and staff made me feel rushed even though they were no where near closing time. read more

What a fantastic find! We were going to the high school to see a play (which was awesome, by the way). We ordered fried tofu, a few sushi rolls and some sashimi. Fantastic! The sashimi was so incredibly fresh. The rolls were unique and very tasty. The servers were very nice. Food arrived in great time and we really got to enjoy our meal before heading out. Will definitely come back! read more

Great quality if we order to go or dine in. The volcano sushi app is so yummy! We always get the love boat for 2 and it's always delicious. The miso soup is on point. So simple, yet you know when you have a good one! read more

Great food curtious service,love the place quick service very professional my grandchildren and I love to eat and order out there.

I been here twice both times excellent! Very good and fresh food! The place is clean and the customer service is great! I would come back for sure! read more

YAMA Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Beaver, Pennsylvania

The food was excellent, from appetizers to main meal. Our server was very good explained each item on the plate..

I hadn't been here in years. My brother and I went yesterday for lunch. They have a lunch special from 11a-3p. He ordered two rolls and I ordered the sashimi deluxe lunch, which was 9pc of sashimi. I ordered two of them and white tuna a la cart and octopus a la cart. Everything came out timely. She forgot I ordered a second sashimi lunch, so I had to ask for it again. The salad was delicious and fresh, the dressing light. I liked the salad. The sashimi here was pretty small and thinly sliced. I didn't know it would be a sliver of octopus for $7. That's too much for what you get. Though everything was fresh, it was all very small. My sister wanted a rainbow roll. It was one of the smallest rolls I've ever seen. Probably won't be back for a while. Not impressed. read more

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We had a wonderful lunch at Yama last week. I ordered three rolls and soup. One roll was to split with my husband. He ordered the lunch sushi platter. Everything was really good and fresh! It was a little expensive lunch but it was worth it for the amount of food you got read more

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Service was great food was greater nice environment got a nice window seat is perfect for a date night I got the Naruto roll It was amazing and the soy sauce was good too read more

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I would possibly order sushi take out but probably not come back here. We ordered sushi and hibachi. The steak and shrimp was way over cooked and the rice was gummy and flavorless. We started with calamari - I have never seen such thick cut rings. They were also really heavily breaded. They actually looked like onion rings. They were tasty, but not what we were expecting. We also ordered the Volcano appetizer which was seared Ahi and it was really yummy but a bit too saucy. And finally, the bathroom was disgusting which makes me wonder about what else is unclean. I will say the servers were really attentive. read more

YAMA Japanese Restaurant - Volcano Appetizer - Japanese Near Me - Beaver, Pennsylvania

Yama is the real deal ! The service is friendly and attentive. Great place for date night or a relaxing lunch with friends. I have been getting sushi here for years and the value and quality is still amazing. The sushi is melt in your mouth good! The tropical salad is lite and refreshing and made up of huge pieces of crab meat , mango, and a yummy cucumber slaw. I know people who never cared for sushi until they tried Yama! read more

YAMA Japanese Restaurant - Sushi and sashimi lunch so good! - Japanese Near Me - Beaver, Pennsylvania

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Honestly not going to bother rating these individually because everything was INCREDIBLE. Super impressed and happy with this spot in Beaver. The server was also very attentive (almost too attentive) but out drinks never even got close to being empty. Would definitely recommend this place and will % be back! read more

YAMA Japanese Restaurant - Nobu and PA roll - Japanese Near Me - Beaver, Pennsylvania

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Best place around for sushi in the Beaver County area. Always consistent, and their lunch menu deals are very reasonable priced.

Ordered take out on Friday; I got the steak hibachi dinner. I ordered over the phone and informed the person taking my order that I have a mushroom allergy. At the end of the order, I reminded them to inform the cook that I have a mushroom allergy the person goes "I heard you". So when I picked up my order, they reiterated that they noted the mushroom allergy. I verbalized my appreciation for them taking my food allergy in consideration. I get home and the soap that was given to me has mushrooms in it. Thankfully I'm not a huge soup person and I have trust issues so I always double check to be sure. Needless to say, I give this place a 3 stars since they dropped the ball with the food allergy but other than that, the food was good steak was made the way I asked (medium) and the rice was delicious same with the salad. I would return but I think it will be dine in so I can double check they are being cautious of the food allergy. read more

Yama in beaver has always been a staple, however recently I have found the portions have gone down and the price has gone up. However, I still frequent this place as the fish quality is always superior to most other places and honestly still well priced compared to other places specifically for lunch. read more

YAMA Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Beaver, Pennsylvania

Husband and I stopped in for lunch and each got the pick 2 lunch sushi special. The Philadelphia roll was probably the best I have ever had. So tasty and fresh! My husband's spicy salmon roll was amazing also. Even the soup was very good and filling. Service was on point as well! Can't believe it's taken me this long to try this place but we will most certainly be back! read more

Love the food amazing. I love la Beaver roll. It's so delicious. They put so much work into one roll.

Great food! Good service! Pretty fast service! I love the hibachi with shrimp. It's my favorite! read more

This is the best sushi place. I have had sushi all over the country including in NYC, LA, and Miami and Yama tops them all. The service is always excellent, the sushi is fresh and prepared perfectly every single time, the ginger dressing is top notch, and the price is excellent. I have been a loyal customer there since their inception. Even through the pandemic they delivered a high quality meal. Highly recommend. This is the best restaurant in the county. read more

I'm always craving a Tonkatsu Bento Box for lunch and my go-to restaurant is in the city, so this was a great find closer to my home. The pork cutlet was a tad dry/overcooked, but still had a nice crunchy coating. The box came with 3 California rolls, 2 dumplings, rice, and a choice of either miso soup, clear soup, or salad. The portions were sized just right and it was a delicious meal. read more

YAMA Japanese Restaurant - a view of the dining area - Japanese Near Me - Beaver, Pennsylvania

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It's hard when you make a mistake and it's even harder to admit said mistake... I have been to Yama years before on another Christmas trip to Beaver county, and for the likes of me I cannot believe I have never Yelped it. It's time to set the record straight because this might just be the best sushi not just in Beaver county but all of Pittsburgh. I live in Los Angeles with my family and we have very high almost impossible standards when it comes to sushi. Yama is a fantastic sushi restaurant period, everytime we visit we are so amazed on how fresh everything is along with how tasty everything always is. I know when we move to Beaver county in a few months this will be our go to sushi place. The rolls are all great, the salads are amazing, the prices are really great and service has always been top notch, Aloha read more

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Yama is known as a local favorite restaurant located in downtown Beaver. They have won many awards and always have fresh sushi rolls and entrees. Highly recommend their restaurant and business in the area! read more

YAMA Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Beaver, Pennsylvania

Love this little spot in Beaver. The sushi always tastes such high quality and fresh. The gyoza were perfectly crispy. We had an assortment of sushi rolls to split along with a steak hibachi dinner. Everything was delicious! Waitresses were super attentive and asked multiple times to refill drinks and cleared plates quickly. 10/10! read more

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My husband and I dined here on a Saturday for lunch. The food here is so so delicious and very affordable in comparison to other sushi restaurants I have been too. The food is also very good with the sushi being very very fresh. From their appetizers, my favorite being their grilled mussels, so so good! You cant go wrong with anything on the minute. We ordered a lot of sushi and appetizers and our bill was not as high as we expected, very affordable. The service was great. We will definitely be returning here in the future and I highly recommend it, you will not be disappointed. read more

Always love to come here! The sushi is good, the service fast, and the fried cheese cake delicious.

Best Pho I have had. Thierry prices are reasonable. My family and stop here every time we are in the area.

Yesterday, I ordered a love boat for two for pickup. When I got there, there was another customer before me paying. When the server took her card she was all nice and polite and much than yous!!! When It was my time to pay I offered my card, which was rudely snatched out of my hand!!! Instead of giving my card back, it was placed on the counter. After I signed the receipt, it too was snatched out of my hand. The food was good, but the racist customer service was a complete no for me!!! Treat me with the same respect as you treat other races!!! read more

Good place to get your sushi fix and delicious Japanese food, sushi bar appetizers. Always fresh. If you don't understand a food, the server will explain. Anything you get is delicious. read more

The food is made fresh, wait time is as expected and never takes very long. Pretty small dining area and they never seem to be too busy. The soup always comes out piping hot, too. The staff is hard to understand due to the accents, so it's a bit embarrassing to have to ask them to repeat themselves. ‍ That's my only issue though. Other than that, this is my go to sushi place! read more

I am never disappointed when I go to Yama. Their fish always tastes fresh, the service is great, and the prices are more than reasonable. I especially love their lunch specials! read more

I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place yet! It's one of my top three go-to sushi restaurants! I've had everything here, from the sashimi to the bento box. Their fish and veggies are very fresh, and I am full at the end of every meal there. The Yama soup is also notable, with tons of ingredients. Pair it with a seaweed or garden salad, and you've got yourself a meal. Service is always prompt, and I respect that they close the restaurant from 3-4:30 every weekday afternoon. It tells me that they're getting things ready for the dinner crowd, and they want everything to be ship-shape. BYOB, too! How can you beat that?! By the way, my top three sushi places, you ask? 1. Penn Avenue Fish Market 2. Andy's at Wholey's 3. Yama That has to say something! read more

SHOCKED! Hands down the best miso soup I've ever had. One would think that it's a simple soup so how could there be much difference from place to place but trust me there are subtle differences. When I took a sip out of this bowl, it was very refreshing to taste something more than just bland, watered down soup. I did the lunch special which is hard to beat since it is 3 rolls plus soup or salad for $12. I got the Philly roll which was nothing special about it. I got the spicy yellow tail which was unique in that they added crunchy tempura in with the yellowtail. Most places will sprinkle the tempura on top or none at all, but I really like how they rolled it all into it. Finally, I got the shrimp tempura roll which was a bit of a let down. It came as only 5 pieces. Portion was a bit lacking for this, maybe cause it was the Lunch time deal, but I'm not sure. It wasn't anything special. All the rolls were tightly rolled and presented beautifully. Their tempura recipe is really good! So much crunch. You must try something with the tempura on it whether an appetizer, an entree, or sushi. Would definitely come back again for more lunch time specials. read more

YAMA Japanese Restaurant - 3 roll lunch special - $12 - Japanese Near Me - Beaver, Pennsylvania

I have to give this place a five even though I really don't know what I'm eating there. Everything I have tried is tasty cause I'm not a real sushi person but like I said, I have never had anything that I did not like and I have to get a little braver and try other things. read more