Sashimi and Sushi was good! Fresh fish. Wasabi was junk. Ramen was ok. Taste like S&S. Service was slow. Ambiance was nice. Ac cold!

I went here with my husband for our first dinner on the Big Island. We had stumbled upon it on our trek to a different restaurant but Yama Sushi's menu intrigued us so much that we went in and decided to have dinner there instead. The waitress greeted us warmly and got us iced waters and menus to order. I ordered a Dragon roll and my husband ordered a Curry Katsu Bento. The Dragon Roll was incredibly fresh and delicious. The tempura had a nice and crispy breading that paired well with the creamy sauces and avocado that topped the roll. It was a refreshing meal on a hot summer day in Hawaii. The sushi was also beautifully plated with a decorative cherry blossom plant on the side, which I found delightful. My husband though the curry katsu bento was substantial and filling. The dumplings in the bento had a juicy and savory filling, the curry was thick and flavorful, and the katsu was tender. The rice was nice and fluffy. There was so much food in the bento that my husband ended up leaving some of the cabbage salad behind because he was unable to finish it. The service was lovely and the waitress would come in to check on us and refill our waters when she saw they were running low. The inside of the restaurant was nice and peaceful, and it was a lovely way for us to spend our first night on the Big Island. I'd definitely come back someday when I visit again. read more

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MMMM the soufflés were so delicious!!! Would highly recommend trying the strawberry soufflé specifically!The dried strawberries were a nice addition that I haven't seen from other restaurants, it added some more pops of sweetness in addition to the fresh strawberries. The soufflés were very soft and fluffy. We couldn't take a picture of the soufflés because it got devoured by a big back at the table, but it was savored, trust. The Crazy Mango Roll was also good! A very good combo of ingredients. The chirashi bowl was absolutely smashing, absolutely jolly good. Curry Katsu was also very filling. Great service too! The waitress was kind and attentive :) read more

The gyoza ramen was very good. The broth very tasty and noodles had a very good texture and very good taste. Service is very good and quick. The environment was nice and casual. Sushi was also very good and the handrolls was very big. read more

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Best sushi on the BI! Fish was fresh, service was quick and food was amazing. We ordered hamachi jalapeno, fried oysters, clam soup and shrimp tempura to start. Ponzu sauce for the hamachi jalapeno was well balanced without being overpowering. Hamachi was fresh and sweet. Fried oysters were plump and juicy. Shrimp tempura was crispy but not oily. Clam soup- amazing- fresh clams (tender) with soft pieces of tofu. We ordered several rolls, chirashi and soufflés for dessert. All delicious- big slices of sashimi, more fish than rice on the rolls and the soufflés were beautiful and delicious. read more

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Cozy new strip mall sushi place is serving a fresh variety of sushi and kitchen dishes. We loved the variety of rolls, unagi, appetizers and entrees. Fresh and fairly fast food. Smiling service. No alcohol. No bathroom but get the code to use the ones in the strip mall. Large menu so check out all the pages. Surprise lobster and pasta dish for $30.00 on final page read more

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We heard through coconut wireless that there was a new sushi spot in town. We did some research and found Sushi Yama had just opened next to KTA. The staff were so nice and welcoming. Because we stopped in on our way home from the beach we opted to order several dishes to take home to share with our family. I liked everything. especially the Volcano Don. The runny yolk with the sauce was just a great combo. I also liked the Mongoose Roll. The tempura batter was very light and not greasy. The fish was fresh and good quality. This is a nice option for sushi and we plan to return often. read more

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We stopped here per our neighbor's recommendation. We ordered the Golden Gate Bridge which comes in a really ornate dish and awesome presentation! We love nigiri and sashimi, and I felt that Yama Sushi offers very tasty rolls. The rainbow rolls were tasty. Also the fried oyster appetizer was crunchy outside and fresh oyster inside, and it was very good. Bento seems to be a good deal and popular. We'll have to try more dishes here. read more

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We had dinner at Yama last night. I had made a Yelp reservation but I am not sure those mean much in such a small place. The overall experience was good. There were a few hiccups in the service and execution, but the sushi was yummy. We had to ask for small plates for our shared gyoza appetizer. The young server was very busy & she brought us cold green tea at first, but replaced it quickly with the hot green tea we had ordered. We ordered miso soup, the gyoza, and three of their maki tools. Highest points go to the sushi for taste and also for presentation. It is a newly opened place and they are very eager to please. read more

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Small restaurant with a few tables inside only. Was pretty full even on a random time of the day. Ordered a few items. The sashimi and rolls tasted fresh. The amaebi was a bit fishy, but the ikura and other sashimi were not fishy. Service was pretty quick and friendly. Parking is available throughout the plaza, so it is very close to the restaurant. My family said the roasted duck was delicious also. Miso soup was definitely on the salty side. The vegetable curry was less salty, but only because we requested for less salty. read more

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We went to this place because it had 5 stars but I'm wondering how that happened...? We love Japanese food and I've grown up on it, however this was not giving authentic. Sorry. First I have to say the salmon nigiri was good. But the spicy tuna roll was a mess and the sauce had a lot of liquid which I've never seen. The Teri beef bento had way too much sauce on the beef and it was drowning in sweetness. The fried chicken taste was good but it was so greasy that myself, my daughter and my mom couldn't eat more than one piece. The batter held onto the all the oil. If I was on the mainland and was dying for some rice this place would have done the job okay but here in Kona I'll be sticking with the authentic stuff at Shiono and Sushi Sam from now on! The staff was super attentive which is great but the waitress was so sick she was blowing her nose and spitting out phlegm into a napkin behind the counter... read more

Yama Sushi - Not impressed with this spicy tuna roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

After a beach day we stopped by again with our kiddos. Sushi was fresh and tasty as usual. We enjoyed the pork udon as well. The highlight was their new dessert menu with a variety of soufflés...mango was fluffy and delicious! read more

Yama sushi seems to be highly rated in the Kona area so I figured to take my family there on our first night of the vacation. The restaurant is not big but has enough tables to avoid a wait and is relatively clean. The staffs are very friendly and attentive. The food though is just ok. It is not bad but I didn't think it is 5 star good even putting the $$ into consideration. We ordered many items but none of them stood out to me so I believe a 3.5 - 4 star is appropriate so I rounded it up due to the good service. The sushi rolls are decent and the fried rice is ok. I wish they used overnight rice or use a hotter wok to stir fried. The fried chicken is not very good. The batter is thick and I can barely taste the chicken. My daughter also ordered the Ramen and she didn't really enjoyed it. I tasted the broth and it does lack a little flavor. Maybe I was expecting too much since I saw a 5 star. If I return to the big island next time, I'll try somewhere else. read more

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My favorite new sushi in Kona!! It's seriously the best every time I go. I almost don't want to leave a review because I don't want to secret to get out Generous portions, very friendly staff, and the homemade tiramisu... OHHH MYYY GAWWWWD! Go, you will not be disappointed! read more

Yama Sushi - So beautiful and delicious! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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4.5 stars Giving it a bit extra points considering it's in Hawaii (price adjustment). We ordered gyoza, a sushi boat, teriyaki bowl. Gyoza was just OK, the filling was hard, but were big. The sushi is very fresh and had good consistency. The boat included their rainbow roll and a bunch of sashimi. For ~$45 it was not bad. The service was very nice and wasn't busy when we visited (4PM). I'd visit again for sure. read more

We had to come back for a second time after watching the sunset. We get plenty of Salmon in our area and I really enjoyed what I had before, the Volcano Roll and my husband had a Bento Box. I ordered The Volcano Roll and it was great in flavors and presentation like before. read more

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We had a wonderful dinner. I am often very particular about where to go for dinner here in Kona. The sizzling Steak and Shrimp platter was so flavorful and delicious. My friend had the Rainbow Don and again flavorful and fresh. We were offered a new dessert option and it was a delicious end to our meal. read more

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Best place to go for lunch, cheaper and good quality, surprise it has few customers, a read more

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Went here based on recent Yelp reviews and wasn't disappointed. My kids and I loved our meals. The kids said they would come back for the soufflé alone! We had the Oreo and Strawberry, both delicious but the strawberry was the unanimous choice for being slightly better. We will go back soon! read more

had a fantastic experience dining at Yama. We started with the miso soup, which was warm, flavorful, and the perfect way to kick off the meal. It had lots of tofu cubes, seaweed, and green onion. The sushi was the real standout, though--the Crazy Mango Roll and Naruto Roll were both incredibly fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of vibrant flavor. Mango on sushi? Genius! We also had their beautiful Sashimi Steps. It was served on a bridge dish. We added ika and tobiko nigiri. So fresh, beautifully presented. Staff was attentive and offered extra ginger and wasabi. The service was just as impressive as the food. The staff was genuinely friendly, attentive without ever being intrusive, and it felt like they anticipated what we needed before we even asked. My water glass never got close to empty--they kept it topped off the entire time without me needing to say a word. Overall, Yama delivers great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

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Food was excellent! We tried a bunch of different sushi, clam soup, steak and shrimp plate, and their delicious soufflé. We had their blueberry soufflé and the taro/coconut soufflé. It was light and fluffy. Like eating a cloud. It was the perfect dessert to end our dinner. Service was amazing! All the ladies were kind, friendly, patient, and appreciative:) We'll definitely be back! read more

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Great find. We have been looking for a Sushi restaurant to take the place of the one that just closed. Nice people and service outstanding! Food wonderfully presented and tasted fresh and delicious. You won't be disappointed. read more

Yama Sushi - Sushi at its finest - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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This is our second time coming here, I forgot to make a review the fist time. So here it goes. This place is AMAZING!! Their food is DELICIOUS and the presentation is AWESOME. Very nice/friendly people. I would highly recommend this place 100% read more

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I had the best dinner since arriving at the Big Island! Amazing fresh sashimi platter to set the night right and SCALLOP Shooters!!! My mouth is still watering...yum..yum..yum. And when I thought it can't get any better...we hot a free salmon skin salad...OMG. Don't forget to get the crispy wings! Wow, forget the sauce. Perfectly crispy and juicy inside...not at all greasy and TASTY enough where you don't even need a sauce. Don't think twice. Just come and enjoy a slice of heaven in paradise! read more

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Food, service and atmosphere are excellent. This the best sushi we had in Kona. The staff is super nice. We loved it so much we came back several times we ordered caterpillar, mongoose, dragon, firecracker, Yama and one chicken bento box. , read more

I love this place! We're staying in the area for a week and I'm hoping that we can stop by again because it is so good. I loved the food and the service was so quick. Everyone was so nice and polite-- the quality is amazing! 10/10- I highly recommend coming here! read more

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Amazing find! Fresh sushi, beautiful presentation, beyond friendly atmosphere! Very comfortable and air conditioned. We couldn't stop talking about this place. You wont be disappointed! read more

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Tried this place for the first time for lunch. Walking in the ambiance is a clean, quiet, and subtle place to eat. Service was good with server being up front of some menu changes. We all had the chirashi bowls and it did not disappoint. I would recommend this place for a great lunch spot. read more

A wonderful new place! Delicious, rich , and fresh flavors while still feeling light. Beautiful presentation. We'll be back read more

Yama Sushi - Rainbow and Crunchy Munch Rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

super yummy! We got the karaage bento box, spider roll, California roll and spicy tuna. Their mango souffle was amazingggg read more

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We were in town looking for a place to eat Japanese food and this place really the place to go in Kailua-Kona on the big island. My wife and I ordered the chirashi and it was the best portions we ever had even compared to Oahu Japanese restaurants where we are from. The cuts were thick and fresh not like most Japanese restaurants where the fish is thinly sliced. The price was comparable to most Japanese restaurants but their portions was better than most if not all comparable priced restaurants. The only drawback for us was they didn't serve alcohol and you know Sashimi goes best with a good beer or Sake. Other than that we were well pleased with the food and excellent service. This will be our go to place every time we're in town. read more

Yama Sushi - Salmon skin appetizer - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

6 Stars! Wow, what a find. Headed to the airport and couldn't get in another sushi joint in town. Was headed to KTA to pick some up and tailgate in the cell lot and parked right by Yama. Place had a nice crowd inside but room for our party of 4. Staff is super friendly, menus and water immediately hit the table. Put our order in and relaxed. Presentation of each plate was over the top. One in our party even had a manta ray made from a carrot slice! As good as the food looked OMG was it delicious. Were we in the mood for sushi, yes. Had we had a great week with family up to this point, yes. Was this the perfect final meal before we put the kids on a flight out, yes. Will we go back? No question, we live on the opposite side of the island but you can count on a visit when we go to Kona! read more

Visiting the Big Island and we wanted to try fresh sushi! We landed in the BEST restaurant! Cute interior, great service, exceptional sushi! read more

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Very overpriced for decent quality. The server stood and stared at me and my family eat the entire time and wasn't very friendly. Would not recommend. read more

It had a nice ambiance in the restaurant. Very modern and good place to have a date. Service was great and always asked us to fill out waters. Food was delicious and presentation was beautiful. Would come back here to eat. read more

Yama Sushi - Mango pancake soufflé - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

First time eating there. Was not impressed. Had the sizzling seafood combo platter. Too much sauce and it was too sweet, not visually appetizing, everything was brown due to the sauce. It was not worth the $29 plus it did not include rice that was another $5. read more

The food was delicious with excellent service. We got to try their mango soufflé and it was amazing; the texture and flavor were incredible. The inside is cute and calm. This was a super great first spot to try in Kona. read more

Yama Sushi - Mango Soufflé - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Came here twice during our vacation it was that good!!! The last night we positively feasted on a combination of sushi, bento boxes, ramen, and their tiramisu. The fish is fresh, the bentos flavorful, and the ramen was tasty! We wanted the charsu ramen but it's so popular that we didn't get there in time to have it, but the roast pork easily satisfied us. They have a dynamic menu to satisfy any type of eater honestly, and the portions were huge. Well worth it from a flavor and value perspective. To top it all off, we had the tiramisu. Crazy fluffy and delicate with that spectacular coffee flavor.... Wherever you were thinking of eating, change gears to this place. Every time. read more

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Service was excellent! The staff checked on us often and were so kind and attentive. To top it off, they surprised us with a free tiramisu, which made the experience even sweeter. Highly recommend! read more

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Everything was amazing! The sushi, the gyoza, the bento box, the souffle, the service... incredible. Will definitely be back!!