So good!! The servers were all very kind and quick. It's a nice place. It's quiet enough to chat but with good music and the lighting is perfect. The food is fantastic! We got the salmon teriyaki meal (yum!), the crunchy garlic veggie roll (delish! Not spicy despite the color is the garlic topping), the shrimp tempura roll (kid approved), and the Three Kings roll which had amazing sauce art on the plate! They have lots of vegetarian options and all the ones we have tried are wonderful. We will definitely be returning! read more

Yama Sushi Bar - Three Kings vegetable roll with sauce art! - Japanese Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Every time I come here the food is delicious. I personally recommend the spicy tonkotsu ramen! Its definitely got a kick to it, but its worth it. Its a large portion, so my husband and I often order this and 2-3 sushi rolls. One thing that makes this place stand out, is the decorations on the sushi roll plates. The Chi-Town and Dragon rolls are delicious! Recommend both of those. This restaurant is BYOB and I always seem to forget that when I come, but they do have other drinks available. read more

Reasonable lunch specials that come with a cup of miso soup. The fish tasted fresh and delicious. In addition to the two maki roll lunch, I ordered Saba nigiri, which I'm always excited to see on the menu in a sushi place. Nigiri maybe pricier than I'd like, but whatevs. Happy to stop in here before touring the architecture around Oak Park! read more

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The food was good but seemed very overpriced. If you want to pay an extra $10 of what a roll would usually be for some art on the plate, then this is your place. I liked that this place is byob but that is about the end of the perks of it. The restaurant is extremely small, tables are maybe 10 in apart, and makes it feel like you're on top of the party next to you. The food was brought quickly but it also seemed like they wanted you to finish it extremely quickly. At one point, we were being stood over by the employee waiting for us to finish our gyoza so she could take the plate from under us. The gyoza was actually delicious but again, we felt rushed and uncomfortable with how quickly we were expected to finish it so we could order our entree rolls. Both the rolls were good but again, while we were still eating, someone asked us if we were done & ready to order more & or get the dessert menu. I sincerely enjoyed the meal but the rushed experience of it all didn't leave a good taste. read more

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Fun designs seem to be the priority and focus here - and it's definitely creative and fun! It adds a little something to the food. The sushi itself was solid. The service was attentive and the vibes inside were cute. Good for a low key night out or a date night. read more

Yama Sushi Bar - Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

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Stopped by Yama on a Friday night. The place was small, crowded, and pretty loud. The ramen was really good and the sushi was decent, but the prices were a bit too high. The staff were super friendly and attentive, which made the visit more enjoyable. Overall, it's a solid spot if you're in the area, just maybe not on a busy night. read more

Yama Sushi Bar - Megatron - Japanese Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

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this wuz the best sushee i evr had it was so gud that i cancld my trip 2 japan wuz gona go ther 2 try 2 find best soshy but this wuz the best alredy got chargd $4000 4 flite cancelashin i am in financshal ruin!!!!!!!! sushy so gud it wuz worth it!!!! read more

Yama Sushi Bar - SUSHEE SO GUD I CANCLD TRIP TO JAPAN BCUZ THIS IS BEST SOSHE I EVER HAD GOT CHARGD $4000 FOR FLITE CANCELAYSHN IM IN FINANCIAL RUIN!!! - Japanese Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

The black garlic ramen is one of my favorites as well as the spider roll! My sister introduced me to this place and I've loved it since. I usually go middle of the day and it's never busy, I get my food pretty quick and the servers in there are super sweet and attentive and constantly check up on you to make sure everything is okay! The setting in there to me is very calm and friendly. read more

Yama Sushi Bar - Black Garlic Ramen Chicken dumplings - Japanese Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

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We only ordered take out from here. I don't like mayo or cream cheese in my sushi rolls, and the few rolls they offered that didn't contain one of these two ingredients were meh at best. read more

Basically writing this review as a reminder to myself this place was amazing. Ingredients are fresh and the rolls are creative and delicious. It's also a very nice touch how they draw on your place with the sauces - which adds to the creativity and if you don't like your rolls overly sauced - it's perfect as you can dip as you go. Server was so friendly as well. Will be back! read more

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We dropped in to try some sushi and were absolutely delighted by the staff, ambiance, and the presentation of the food. We ordered two salads to start, and truly we could have shared one. They were pretty big! Their ginger dressing was fresh and balanced - not the average creamy ginger dressing. We ordered a roll each and the fried chicken appetizer. The chicken was fantastic! Super juicy, crispy, and fresh. The rolls were presented so beautifully! Not only were they stunning, but they were delicious and FRESH. Super impressed. Overall, the quality of the food and the service will have us coming back for more! read more

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Ordered delivery, our whole family thought it was the best sushi in the area! They had creative options we hadn't seen before like Tom Yum shrimp rolls (delicious) read more

So far best sushi in Oak Park, because: 1-I like how they make the rice : many Japanese restaurant wannabes either have rice over-cooked or under-cooked. Their rice is cooked as it should be and has freshly cooked flavor and scent. 2- small cozy space that feels like I am in a Japanese restaurant. 3- server, Mint, is very attentive and friendly with a right amount of politeness. Downside is the price being a bit stiff for my budget, and the inflation must be tough for the restaurant businesses. For now, I'd frequent this business for "Lunch Specials". Their lunch specials are pretty good for the price. read more

Delicious sushi with a cozy atmosphere! Our service was prompt and attentive. I got the Megatron and my sister got the lunch special which included 3 roles. read more

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Yama Sushi Bar is new but I'm glad we came across it in our visit to Chicago. Oak Park was nice and this spot was great with great service. The food was great deal for its price and amount of food and artistry! read more

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Small place. Service was nice! Food was okay. Menu was small. But the creative art behind the food was cool. read more

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Everything tastes so fresh and yummy. I loved the decorations on the plate and the sauces they use are divine. However, this place is super pricey for rolls. We ordered two top sellers Megatron and Picasso! Definitely top tier but ug inflation sucks if they could go from 18 dollars to 13 then this would be five stars ! Great service :) read more

100% recommended! We ordered miso soup, gyozas, tempura udon and a dragon roll. Everything was delicious!! Ambience and service was excellent too. read more

Yama Sushi Bar - Dragon roll - Japanese Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Sushi presentation and taste were excellent. However, the seaweed wrap was hard to chew. The too loud disco and rap type music is not appropriate to a sushi restaurant atmosphere. The service was okay but not particularly attentive. 11/9/2025 read more

The setting was very traditional Japanese sushi, very cute and clean. I went on a Saturday afternoon, I wish I could remember my server's name she was incredible, she went above and beyond to take care of me. But the crown jewel here is the gluten-free menu. There were rolls I haven't been able to eat for years because of crunch and sauce. Here they have all the crunchy rolls gluten-free!!!! I was in disbelief I had to double check and they were like everything on the GF menu is 100 percent safe (not sure for celiacs, I have hashimotos). It was heaven. read more

Possibly my favorite sushi place ever, and I *love* sushi. Everything is super fresh and delicious, and the way the plates are decorated are ADORABLE. I highly recommend anything with the honey mayo, it's so so so good. My favorite is the ChiTown! read more

Yama Sushi Bar - ChiTown - Japanese Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

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I was excited for another sushi place in the area, but after ordering this for delivery, I might stick to my previously standard sushi place. It was all fine, just was expecting super super fresh from a new sushi place. The truffle tuna app really set a negative tone for me. I'm a huge truffle fan but this was beyond overpowered with truffle and tasted like fake truffle unfortunately. The pieces and rolls were ok - I would be interested in trying others to make a final decision. read more

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I've been to Yama three times. Once dined in and two pick ups. Each time the sushi did not disappoint. I think the best sushi in the area. It is a little higher price point but if you byob it's ultimately a great value. Looking forward to visiting more! read more

Visited recently at lunch and had a lovely meal. Service was a little slow but it was mid-afternoon and they had just one server. It's a small place, only five or six tables and the bar. Sushi was excellent - I didn't love the roll I ordered (Red Dragon) but it was presented impeccably and the fish was extremely fresh. Miso soup was good and had nice chewy seaweed and tasted like it was made (or doctored successfully) in house rather than from a packet like most places. Will definitely be back. read more

Ordered on a whim through delivery and everything was great! Nice packaging that kept things in place (no wasabi or ginger infiltration) and plenty of options for all the various preferences. We will have to stop in at some point. read more

Wanted to try a new sushi place in the area and glad we did. Plating is as good as the taste. Service is great too. read more

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Yama Sushi was outstanding! I am celiac and had zero reaction to their sushi. They even had GLUTEN FREE TEMPURA. On top of how delicious their sushi was, they were so kind and welcoming. I can't recommend them enough for my fellow celiacs! read more

Amazing food and service! Met up with a friend for dinner and very impressed with the attentive service and food! We had seaweed salad, miso soup and very impressed with the dragon roll! read more

Yama Sushi Bar - Dragon roll - Japanese Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

One of my favorites! Always such good food and amazing lunch specials! The service is always a highlight. So cozy and welcoming, definitely a must! read more

Food was great. Catsu chicken was amazing and tender. Nice specialty rolls with fresh ingredients. The fancy board the rolls delivered on were beautiful. Staff nice and friendly, no rush and comfortable inside, but not crowded for a small place. Sushi chef was fun to watch assemble the rolls. Highly recommended, plan to visit often. read more

Great new sushi spot in OP! We had the chitown, spider and hell fire rolls - all fresh! read more

Yama Sushi Bar - Hell Fire Club - Japanese Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

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This place is excellent. Kind service, great and fresh sushi, and a huge gluten free menu! They are also BYOB. I found the sushi to truly be a work of art, and it was also delicious. So glad to have this new spot in town! read more

All decked out for Halloween already. Too cute. Excellent tasting food all around. Truly enjoyed the presentation and every single bite! BYOB and they have cute little mini Martini glasses for your sake. Will be back soon! read more

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I ordered takeout last night (80 degrees in April!), and it was SOOOO delicious! I ordered the Megatron maki roll, which was absolutely amazing--the freshest fish, creative combination, fantastic flavors. As soon as I walked in to pick up my food, I said i couldn't wait to dine in! The lovely atmosphere of the dining room and genuine, friendly service invite coming back, and then seeing pictures of the incredible care and creative flair of sushi dishes--YES! I am coming back again and again. read more

Decent sushi served at this restaurant. They seem to be tailored toward the more fancy end than casual sushi. Our waitress was super nice and accommodating. We had a good experience. Hope they stay in Oak Park - they did not seem to have much business when we were dining inside on a Friday evening. read more

Ordered 5 maki rolls for takeout. Everything was fresh and flavorful - Hellfire roll was delicious. Definitely an upgrade from Sagano. Plan to come back and try the lunch specials. read more

Adorable! Great sushi, great menu, staff very attentive. I feel like I'm in Asia, there's a lot of language barriers but the ambiance is so authentic itself worth it! I have tried almost all the sushi and continually go back to the crispy salmon skin as my favorite. I love everything about this place, and there's a secret 15 min parking lot in the back if you call in an order. read more

Yama has the best sushi in the area, I have never been disappointed by one of their rolls. They have a great lunch special, and it's available on to-go orders, too. Atmosphere inside is very nice, and the server/hostess is very friendly and helpful. read more

Delicious and fresh sushi with a beautiful presentation. They were very quick with service and attentive. Super friendly. Will visit again soon! read more

Yama Sushi Bar - Specialty maki - Japanese Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Yama is a cozy little sushi bar with a clean modern look inside. I had the spicy tuna roll and the Oaxaca roll both were very good and I loved their presentation. The owners are very friendly and easy going people that create an inviting atmosphere. I'll definitely be going back. read more

Yama Sushi Bar - Oaxaca roll on top, spicy tuna roll below - Japanese Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois