First time here. Oh my... what a beautiful space!! We were welcomed and seated at a nice booth in front of the sushi bar. We ordered the sununomu salad and shrimp tempura. Then a scallop dynamite and a tuna roll. Everything was delicious. The service was outstanding. We have found our new place. Can't wait to try more things!! read more

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I'm posting a photo of the Uptown Roll because I couldn't find any photos online, and I think others should know what to expect. The menu description states: "Uptown Roll [Raw]: Avocado, cucumber, rolled with spicy crab and tuna. Rice Less." Based on that description, I expected a raw sushi roll. However, what I received appeared to be deep-fried. I called the restaurant to clarify, and the hostess confirmed that the Uptown Roll is indeed fried... I'm honestly very confused because the roll also contained cream cheese, carrots, and a filling I couldn't identify, while I didn't see any tuna. It looked very different from what the menu described. I'm disappointed and mainly sharing this photo so other customers can make a more informed decision when ordering! read more

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So many five star reviews I had to try it! But here's the down and dirty after visiting Yama Sushi House twice. The first time it was 2:00 p.m. on Mother's Day and very few tables were occupied. This is a large beautifully decorated restaurant with many spacious booths, tables and a glass private dining room up front. We walked in past the chalkboard, an A-frame sign that said happy hour every day 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. We asked the hostess where is happy hour seating, and she said happy hour is everywhere. BUT we're not offering it today, because we are so busy. I indicated the sign outside says happy hour is every day, so if it's not available today you should remove it. She did not. We left without being seated, therefore spending no money. Why would you turn away paying customers, even if they sit at the empty bar and spend a dollar less per item on happy hour specials? I returned at 4 on a Saturday afternoon by myself and was seated at the bar in the back by the hostess. There was a group in an enclosed glass party room to the right, otherwise the rest of the restaurant was pretty empty. A male bartender was very engrossed in making fancy drinks presumably for the large party. He did not greet me or make eye contact in any way for a LONG TIME, until he knocked some glasses off the counter with his elbow. One and shattered, the other bounced and he picked it up and put it back on the counter to be used for the next drink. I said that needs to be washed, and he glanced but still didn't acknowledge me. I later pointed this out to the woman who was sweeping up the broken glass. Because I could not tell her exactly which front row glass was dirty, she took all the nearby glassware off the counter to wash, just to be safe. Bravo! While I was waiting to order my first drink and perusing the menu, I had questions about the ingredients of a couple of the happy hour rolls that are not on the dinner menu. I flagged down the hostess and she tried to answer, although it was clearly not her expertise. After discovering the Godzilla roll was deep fried I did not order it. The other question was about the ingredients in the Hot Night Roll which I do not recall but if it was tuna that's why I didn't choose it. So to the host, if the roll is not listed on your regular menu, you need to spell out the ingredients somewhere else (or on the happy hour menu). Then low and behold, the male bartender materialized at my left elbow ready to take my order. Water and hot sake please! He was very pleasant and actually conversational, so I am not sure what happened when I was first seated (with his concentration on mixing drinks unbroken to simply smile or tip his head to greet at a newly seated guest). To this day, I'm not sure he's aware that his treatment of that dirty glass was a serious health violation and he's lucky I wasn't the inspector. I started with soybeans and squid. Edamame is discounted at happy hour, and was a nice fresh portion with just the right amount of sea salt. There was no discard bowl provided, so I tucked them into the plate around the bowl until I had to stack them up separately. Odd. Squid salad is also discounted at happy hour and tasted fantastic. Very large pieces of fish. Good sized chopped vegetables, which were clearly fresher and brighter than most commercially offered squid salads. There was no lettuce filler underneath. Nice. California roll was tasty, no complaints. Spicy salmon roll was ok, I was getting pretty full and it wasn't my favorite but that is not the fault of Yama. I will note the fish was chopped more coarsely (inside the roll), And this roll had a tendency to come apart. This salmon felt more like hand chopped, versus some restaurants who scoop it out of a premade bucket in a fine grind. Again, nice. The large sake came up at $7 for happy hour. This is actually less than the bartender had quoted me so, yay! It was a fat clay carafe, heavy enough to keep the sake warm through your meal. Also very attractive. There was a long pause when I was ready for the bill. I spoke to another server and got my check delivered by the missing bartender. Both of them offered me a box, but as I was not going straight home, I did leave behind some of my edamame and spicy salmon roll. I see a small business doing a lot of things right with food quality and preparation. Service was a little spotty. Bathrooms were very clean. I would happily try another meal at Yama Sushi House, and experience the table service. read more

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Hungry for Asian food today. My voice this fine establishment. Interior is very comfy, elegant. Staff very good. I ordered sizzling Teriaki steak. The dteak was tender, well done, great presentation. The teriyaki sauce not to sweet. My dinner companion had the shaggy dog roll. Was good however it was some what dry. Viper roll on the money. I only gave you 4 stars for two minor things. One soy sauce was under the bottles and stained table. Two I asked for silverware to cut my steak. It was not delivered. However both situations were corrected. When we came in only about 15 people. When we left about 50 people. Very good restaurant I would highly recommend. See you soon. read more

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I ordered delivery but I'm still leaving a review. I am very disappointed for 30 bucks I received shrimp and red tuna! I would at least expect salmon or yellowtail. But no! Like 6 pieces of red tuna and 4 of shrimp. The freshness of the sashimi was fine and the taste but I am beyond words that I got shrimp which I would hardly consider sashimi to begin with and red tuna. I was really looking forward to a wider variety of options. Especially for a chefs choice selection. I don't usually order sashimi due to the cost but decided I wanted to splurge a bit. I feel very upset about this. Update: I know the business owner responded to me but he has not "been in contact" with me consistently. Last email was from the 13th and I responded on the 13th. read more

Yama Sushi House - Chef's Sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Walked and were seated in about 1 minute. The establishment was clean with good decor. What made this different was the server took our drink orders, delivered them and then left so we could pursue the menu. We ordered the Sweet and Spicy Calamari, a Shaggy Dog Roll and USDA Beef Short Ribs. Food was delivered in a timely manner. The Beef Short Ribs were delivered on a cadt iron skillet and were steaming hot, came with rice and was delious. Shaggy Dog Roll and Sweet and Spicy Calamari were also very good. Would definitely recommend this place for good food. read more

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Amazing sushi, very good quality! GREAT service & great atmosphere! Highly recommend! read more

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Woohoo! A good restaurant in an area swamped with fast food and chains. We went last night and I was not disappointed. They have done a beautiful job renovating the former Times Square site, clean, elegant, colorful. The sushi bar is large. We were struck by how quickly the sushi came out, given that we frequent another restaurant of similar size and quality, but the food arrival is sporadic and takes a fair amount of time to arrive. We ordered a toro blue fin nigiri, which I'm told was very good but I thought pricy. Two nigiri were $16! I had a shaggy dog- salmon, cream cheese, cucumber and honey topped with shaggy crab stick, a drizzle of eel sauce and red tobiko. I thought it was an unusual pairing of ingredients with a fun look. It was not overly sweet and the salmon was fresh and tender. The tobiko added a fun crunch/pop. The spicy tuna roll was as expected. And the wasabi brings the heat! Interestingly, the rolls were reasonably priced. read more

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We went here on Valentines Day so it was super busy and the wait was long, but it was worth it! The staff was literally running trying to turn over tables and food came out fast. Everyone was friendly and helping each other and we love to see that. The wall paintings are really nice and it's a good place for a date night for sure! read more

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So happy to see a great sushi place in this business plaza. Came for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. Absolutely beautiful restaurant. Elevated and elegant ambiance no matter where you are seated. Seated myself at the bar area and was greeted by the amazingly friendly staff. Menu had a good selection, but I mostly stuck with nigiri options. Couldn't pick a favorite, but everything seared was perfect! Bluefin and Amberjack were very fresh. Sweet shrimp was nicely done and the heads were deliciously fried as expected. My server (Kenzie) was awesome and attentive the entire time. The owner was quite nice and prepared the majority of my orders. Overall, a great experience and I expect this to be a frequent stop for me. Please treat yourselves and show this new place some support! read more

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Service was great and attentive. Restaurant is pretty and the decor really compliments one another. Spacious for big parties as well! The sushi was really yummy and affordable! read more

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Beautiful and clean inside. Sushi was fresh and flavorful. Staff was so friendly. The only thing we didnt like is our noodles were sweet...almost too sweet for my brother to eat. read more

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We've been back 3 more times to try different items on the menu. 1 time was for takeout. We tried the 2 different ramens, the tonkotsu and the miso ramen. Tonkotsu was good, miso didn't have much flavor. Same for the regular miso soup that we had another time. I've had the house garden salad twice. I loved it the first time but the second time I got shredded lettuce vs spring mix. Still good but wasn't consistent. We tried the beef chow mein. More like yakisoba but it was still yummy. Service has been par. We're going to still come for the sushi. Its quality fish. We love the ambiance. The last couple times we went there has been a heavy sulfur smell. Not sure what's going on there. read more

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What a treat to have this restaurant nearby. Having been to their other locations, we were not disappointed. I love the interior. Lush greenery (some wallpaper, some 3D) covers the walls and even with the busting servers, there is a relaxed and calm atmosphere. They have a gorgeous little glassed-in private dining room that could probably hold about 20--perfect for a lunch meeting or family gathering. This location was fairly new yet the service was impeccable--fast and friendly with great suggestions. The sushi and sashimi was perfection; as beautiful to look at as it was to eat. It was fresh tasting and delicious and I left with a craving for more bluefin. We stuck to tea but they have a nice wine selection. This location is going to be a nice addition to the neighborhood. read more

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Impeccable service, very kind attentive workers. beautiful environment. great food for a great price. they deserve the buisness!

This brand new spot is coming in hot with some incredible sushi. We tried a Vegas roll, edamame, and .... Two other sushi rolls... when I can remember which two I will update this. They are all delicious though. The service was on point. Definitely upscale vibe with affordable pricing. read more

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I used to go to Yama Sushi in Central Phoenix; it was my favorite sushi restaurant when I lived in that area. But having moved to North Phoenix, it became less accessible to me, so I was so delighted to learn that they had opened a branch restaurant in this area. The agedashi tofu and the specialty roll that I ordered were every bit as good as I remembered from their other location. The decor and layout of the restaurant is very pleasing, service is very friendly and efficient, and prices are good considering the high quality of the food. I am so looking forward to coming back and trying my other favorite dishes that gave me so much pleasure in the Central Phoenix location. read more

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Food, Service and Ambiance was amazing! Everyone was very friendly, quick to keep the table clear and clean, food had amazing taste and super fresh! Thank you guys we'll be back! read more

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We saw this place when we were at the Starbucks drive thru and decided to give it a try for lunch. The place is very clean and trendy decor. The food is very expensive compared to other sushi places. The service was good. We ordered the spicy edaname, miso soup, the dragon roll, the spring falling roll and the tuna lover roll. The food was good. We will come back for our sushi fix. read more

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We went to Yama sushi on a Friday night towards the end of happy hour. The server was friendly and encouraged us to take advantage of the happy hour specials. The restaurant was aesthetically pleasing and clean. The restaurant filled up as we enjoyed our meal. The sushi tasted very fresh and came out quickly even though the restaurant was busy. We will definitely be back for another meal read more

Atmosphere was 10/10 food 10/10 loved it' highly recommended. My family all enjoyed different meals and each one was great. Great addition to the community! read more

We went with the family for Mother's Day. The service was excellent. We shared different foods from noodles to sushi, it was all delicious. The restaurant was clean and comfortable. read more

This place is amazing!! Our server Ginger was so attentive and so kind. The food was delicious and the raw fish was so cold. The ambiance is amazing and it is beautiful inside! Will definitely be coming back! read more

Best sushi in Arizona by far. I have never had such a good sushi experience like at this super modern new sushi restaurant. To end the meal order the deep fried cheesecake wow. read more

Yama Sushi House - Deep fried cheesecake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Yama Sushi House is a super cute restaurant that is decorated nicely. It is very clean and there is great service! There was even happy hour on the weekend with great prices! We will be back read more

Yama Sushi House - Scorpion roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

OMGGGGGG best sushi we have had , amazing . So clean & cute . Hostess and our waitress Jessica were both dolls and so sweet. . People complain about the price but the fish and specifically the TUNA was soooo amazing and fresh so I'm fine if it's 3$ more per roll. Which I think the price was pretty similar to other sushi places . Honestly this beats Hurami, swan sushi, and other high end places I've tried . Literally amazing service and food & vibes - dare I say my hubby and i's #1 new sushi spot. And had yakisoba noodles for the kiddos so win win read more

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Perfect dinner date, such a gem, food is fantastic, ambiance 8 out of 10, service was fantastic. Good drinks and very nice staff!

Tried this place for the first time the other day. Great sushi! They were out of the amberjack but the toro and uni were excellent! Recommend the uni with a quail egg! Was really surprised how nice the inside was! read more

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The food was delicious, the service awesome and the atmosphere was great. I would recommend to anyone wanting to grab a bite.

Food & service was great! Miso soup & all the rolls we had were delicious. I would say the price of the chef's special rolls were a little bit pricy, but worth it for the albacore and tuna rolls. Will come back again to try some of their other dishes! read more

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I always have the best time here with my family thanks to our favorite server Chao! He is super attentive and always makes sure we are taken care of. The food here is amazing and I love coming here definitely has become a favorite! Thank you Chao!! We appreciate you! read more

The restaurant was beautiful, the service was great but the food that was ordered was mediocre. We did not order any sushi, but maybe we should have. The edamame was good, but the omurice was disappointing. It did not have an omelette on it, but what seemed to be a small ladle of scrambled eggs. The ramen was also alright but nothing to write home about. read more

Amazing restaurant, I think it's pretty new. Top tier interior design and very fresh food. Very reasonably priced. Excellent service. Only took a pic of the Salmon because I was too hungry. Will be a regular here. Probably best sushi in Arizona and I've been to a lot of them. Worth checking out for sure! read more

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Great food and great service! Even more importantly, I felt like I was getting good value for my money.

I was a little hesitant to try this new restaurant in our neighborhood as it is not in a "hot spot" for food but a neighbor told us how good it was so we decided to check it out. I was so surprised by how beautifully appointed the restaurant is. It looks very high end and it's huge inside with very cozy booths throughout. We ordered the vegetable tempura, the Phoenix Roll and the Fuji Roll. The vegetable tempura was just ok. The batter was a little too thick and it needed some salt but they had a good selection of veggies including lotus root. Both rolls were beautiful and absolutely delicious. Our favorite was the Fuji roll as it had a wasabi sauce in it that had the perfect amount of heat. The service was really good. Fast and friendly!The wine and cocktail selection is also really great. They have a beautiful private event room and TVs everywhere ( great for Sunday football!) We are so happy to have a great sushi restaurant in our neighborhood, we will be back soon. I highly recommend!! read more

Service is always great and the food is always fresh. The ambiance is soothing as well.

Great food, service, and ambiance! So clean outside and the staff is always so friendly. Sushi, low mein and appetizers are delicious!

First time at Yama and it did not disappoint! I tried the Ninja Roll -- super tasty and not too spicy (I added some wasabi to my soy sauce for an extra kick). Also had the Pink Lady Roll wrapped in pink soy paper and topped with sriracha...so good! Both rolls were delicious and hard to pick a favorite. The food, service, and vibe were all on point. Highly recommend! read more

Yama Sushi House - Ninja Roll -topped with jalapeño Pink Lady Roll - wrapped in pink soy paper - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The location was great. Nice, brand new interior with a private suite for hosting parties. We came at their soft opening. Service was great but food was so-so. Flavor was underwhelming. We got the scorpion king roll which was such a large portion for me. It was pretty good but the cream cheese was overdone and overpowering. Takoyaki was great. My husband ordered the kalbi. The serving, for the price point, was overwhelming. It was platted on top of a hot stone but the meat was just half of it. The flavor was also underwhelming. We also got their omurice. It was a scrambled egg on top of a bland fried rice. It was such a disappointment, to be quite frank. I was so excited to try this place because of the raving reviews but it was really lacking in flavors and portion sizes. read more

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We had nabeyaki udon, tonkatsu ramen, and yakisoba. Everything was fabulous. We were given complimentary gyoza and it was yummy too. Such amazing service. She was polite, friendly, and very attentive. We never had to wait or ask for anything, including refills. The ambiance was calm and pleasant. I definitely recommend stopping in! read more