For sure the best sushi joint on the far north side of Pittsburgh (Cranberry). On my last visit, fast seating, pleasant server, and appetizers arrived quickly. Rolls were generous in size with very fresh fish. Rice is there, but not overwhelming like grocery store sushi. Yama has a number of specialty rolls that I would suggest- not your typical "Rainbow or California Rolls". Prices are decent, and did I mention it's BYOB...what a great deal! I've become a regular when I'm in Pittsburgh on business. This is a great place! read more

Better than average, but not up to Saga, and they are only a couple of miles apart.

Great place. Wonderful selection of Sushi, everything was fresh, including the salad with ginger dressing. BYOB with a minimal corkage, beats paying. 2 to 3X markup on wine. The owner was extremely personable and the staff was excellent. Will be back soon! read more

Took my sister here for her birthday lunch last Thursday, as we both like Sushi. The BYOB is well advertised, and we came prepared. We plowed through 4 rolls, ( Incredible, Mini Me, Crazy Dynamite, Spicy King Crab ). The food was not only delicious, but it was beautiful as well. I lived in SoCal for 30 years where it's all fresh, and recently moved back to northern Butler County, and have been looking for a sushi place that is reasonably close with fresh quality ingredients, variety, great flavor, and good service. We had a great experience that checked all the boxes. Thanks for all of your great suggestions, Freddie! Can't wait to go back and keep trying out new rolls !!!!! read more

Great experience, had lunch with my kids. We got hibachi lunches, just delicious. Also ordered spicy tuna tartar appetizer and it was incredible. Our waiter was very attentive to our needs and really seemed to enjoy working at Yama. I will recommend this restaurant to everyone and definitely be back for tuna tartar. Great job Yama sushi. read more

My fav sushi place in the area. Never a bad meal. This was my go to date place till I dated a girl not into sushi. But I still go here on my own as a treat to myself. Was on talking terms with the older lady who used to run the counter but haven't seen her in awhile. Very friendly service. The wasabi shumai from the appetizers menu is a desert island meal. One that if you had to eat while on a deserted island, I would choose. Fantastic. Only downside I see is that when I go to sushi places, I want to try new things. My favorite rolls though make it tough to try anything new, they are so good. I recommend the pretty girl roll and the green dragon roll. The wasabi roll is great if you want a cooked roll. Can not go wrong trying this place. read more

Amazing sushi and Japanese food. They have karaage, takoyaki balls and hamachi kama. Plentiful in serving and the waitstaff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back. read more

This restaurant is the best. Customer service at its finest and delicious food. We go here monthly and are always happy with our experience. These folks get it. Great job! read more

We ate here on New Years Eve. The others in my party ordered hibachi shrimp with fried rice and veg. The sauce on the dish was SO good, I loved the veg, my bf said it was the best fried rice he's had in recent memory and he would probably have to get that dish every time he went there. I ordered a few pieces of fish: tuna, salmon, yellowtail, white tuna, eel and a Yama Roll. The fish was all very fresh, probably the best I've had in this area. I wasn't wowed by the tuna, but the rest was really good - especially the yellowtail - if it wasn't so busy I would have ordered seconds. The roll was good, super fresh, but lacked something, so I dipped it in one of the sauces that came with the hibachi meals and it really made it great. It's BYOB, so we couldn't order the beer we typically order at a sushi place, but now that we know, we can be prepared next time we go. read more

Truly the best sushi in the Pittsburgh area. The owner began his sushi dominance working at Benkovitz Seafood, a Pittsburgh legend where Presidents always stopped for fish. Yama Sushi has the freshest sashimi. The owner hand picks his fish throughout the week. It's never chewy. The rice melts In your mouth. Cam, along with his brother n law, create their sushi specialties with precision. Absolute masters at their craft. Sit at the sushi bar to get a firsthand look at their art. This establishment is family owned, and you can routinely find his children helping with service. Never disappointed. Lastly, they even cater and will deliver to your house for any event. read more

I would give less stars if I were able to. We had a large party (around 40 people) the other night. They knew well in advance that we were coming and assured us they could handle our large group. In fact, we had to all turn in our orders a week ago. Here is how it was supposed to work: we all order a week ago, our orders were also documented on sheets of paper that had our names on it. When we got there the wait staff, who was already supposed to have our orders underway, was supposed to collect these papers and use them to keep track of who was getting what. Right. After waiting over an hour, only a few people were getting the random appetizers they ordered. After an hour and a half, some people were getting their dinners. After 2 hours, about half of our people were wondering if they were going to get served anything and some actually gave up and left with no food. After 2 and a half hours we gave up and went to pay (1 out of 5 of us never received any if his food and we didn't even get one of the appetizers we ordered). We were pretty upset that all of the other tables around our party were seated, served, and checked out in a timely fashion while we still waited. They must have assumed we were sure money so we could wait. They tried to charge us for the meal we did not receive as well as the meal version of the shrimp tempura appetizer we got (which was $10 more!!!). After this was rectified we paid and left. The funniest part is, they tacked on 20% gratuity. Isn't the normal 18% for large parties?! I will never ever go back there. Ever. The food we did receive wasn't bad, but it really sucked waiting so very long for it!!! read more

We traveled from DC to visit brother and spouse and stopped here for dinner the day before Chinese New Years. Thought this family run restaurant put out good quality sush and the owner was attentive and friendly. The uni and toro was as good as large city neighborhood restaurants. Freshness of food was well managed. The soba noodle with tempura lacked flavor in broth but this isn't San Francisco. If you find yourself in Mars, Pa and want some sushi, stop here. Would return. read more

Sushi is pretty good and is priced reasonably well. Lunch is the best time to go, they have 3 rolls for 12 bucks which comes with soup. That is a really good deal. read more

This is my favorite restaurant I have been to since moving here. I come here at least once a week and that's me restriaing myself. The food is spectacular and incredibly consistent. The service is a 10/10 and has been for the 50 or so times that ive been there. There really is not much negative to say and recommend this place to every person i run into. Please give it a try and you won't be dissapointed read more

When I am in town, I love to come to Yaas to try more Sushi Rolls. The new Titan Roll was a real hit. Great combination of flavor. The owner is extremely personable and great to talk to. I highly recommend coming here for a great environment and great Sushi!! read more

We have been going to Yama Sushi for the past 4 years and love this place.. Sandy ( her brother and husband are the chefs) and her staff are always friendly and welcoming. The Sushi is the best in the area ( we don't do chains) and it's BYOB...always a plus. We have ordered numerous rolls over the years and never had a bad one... We even had them prepare us a "boat" for a New Years celebration. read more

Best sushi in the Mars area that isn't a chain. Make sure to try the sweet potato tempura rolls and the spicy Alaskan rolls. They are to die for! Also, the shrimp shumai comes in the bento box. We weren't sure what it was at first, but as soon as we figured it out...the shumai became our go-to appetizer. Yama is a BYOB, which is good to know going in. They also deliver, but are closed on Mondays. read more

Yama sushi is by far the best sushi in the PGH area. I have tried sushi all over the US and have never had sushi this good I can't say enough about this place and the staff, Clean, friendly and the sushi is the best. It is where I go then I am hungry for sushi. It's also a BYOB which is a plus. 6 stars for Yama read more

One of the better sushi places we have tried in Pittsburgh. Nice to support a local place instead of a chain. They seem to do a lot of tempura in their special rolls. Would be nice to have more variety in special roll choices, sans tempura. We would go back again. read more

Hands down. This is the best sushi restaurant around this area. Totally recommend the pikachu roll.

Hands down best sushi in Pittsburgh!!! Food is amazing and reasonably priced. Staff is very nice and accommodating!

A few friends and I met here for a late lunch. We ordered a few appetizers and an assortment of rolls. The appetizers, edamame, Japanese pork dumplings, and some octopus, were all quite tasty. Specifically the dumplings were a hit. The nice aroma of ginger was mixed with the saltiness of the pork in a crisp pan fried wanton wrapper. The octopus had a nice vinaigrette to compliment the salty chewiness. It was served with yummy pickled onions and a seaweed salad, a bite with all the elements made for a nice treat. Out of our rolls, there were three rock stars. The first was the kamikaze roll, mackerel mixed with ginger was a bright gustatory surprise. The second was the calamari roll. Upon reflection we are not sure why we liked this one so much, but hey it's calamari and fried in tempura batter, what's not to like? Lastly, I got a sweet potato tempura. I like to add jalepeño and spicy mayo. The sweetness and crunchiness of the potato dance on the tongue with the umami of the seaweed and soy and the bite of the jalepeño. I was a little disappointed with the spicy tuna roll. I am used to having it with actual chunks of tuna. This was actually more of a spicy tuna salad and texturally unpleasant. The service was very attentive, friendly, and even humorous. The atmosphere is classy yet casual. The only complaint about the atmosphere would be the one ply toilet paper-major bummer (pun intended). Overall I would give Yama sushi a high recommendation. read more

It is BYOB restaurant with great authentic foods and amazing services. My husband and I are so happy to find a descent Japanese restaurant in town. We'd love to come back here again soon! read more

My wife and I went for lunch here last week. I didn't assume much by the appearance, however it was some of the best sushi that I've eaten since moving to the Pittsburgh area.....other than Umi (which is a different price point). I am a huge spicy tuna roll fan and my wife and I tried the hand rolls and they were out of this world. I will be going back for that alone. We tried a couple other rolls too and they did not disappoint. Excellent, fast service and quality food. I was very impressed overall. read more

Such a great sushi spot! Sushi is a good price, great options. The staff are friendly, helpful and give good food suggestions. Definitely get the tempura ice cream to top off your meal! read more

Very tasty and clean environment. I'm a bit picky with the quality of sushi, but overall I would say it's great for people who aren't that picky. The desserts were just so-so, but I really liked the seaweed salad. I remember it being a bit pricy, but overall a very sound restaurant! read more

Amazing sushi! It's BYOB which is fine. That just wasn't obvious to me before I came here.

Most authentic (and tasty) Japanese restaurant I've been to in Pburg. We ordered a few different rolls and one of their Hot pot meals...they were all great tasting & original. Also tried a semi sweet bubble tea (recommended and made by the waiter) which was the best I have had since living here. read more

The best place. Delicious food. the kindest owner ever. We go here for every long family weekend as our place to eat out as a family together. Everything is wonderful. read more

As always, the sushi is excellent! The staff is pleasant and helpful. Volcano Roll is my favorite. But it's always fun to try something different. Tonight it was Ghost Peppers. Not on the menu but a special treat. read more

Yama Sushi - Volcano Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mars, Pennsylvania

Best sushi anywhere around here. Bottle of wine, friends and sushi there you go! Always a pleasant atmosphere and great staff. Oh also try the bubble drink if you didn't bring you wine. Enjoy! read more

This is my go to restaurant because it is consistently good and the service is excellent. Sushi is fresh with a large selection and perfectly prepared. And the Bento boxes are a real treat for lunch! So, if you are carb or sugared out, try Yama Sushi! read more

Best sushi in Cranberry/Wexford area without a doubt. Food is delicious, service is always great (they always know my name when I come in our call in a to go order) and the place is clean. I have eaten here at least 30 times over the past couple of years I have lived in this area and will continue to go back. Try the green sleeve roll as it is one of our favorites. read more

I think they have the best sushi in the area by far. Everything I have gotten here has been super fresh and put together beautifully. They have a very large selection of sushi, sashimi and maki rolls as well as other entrees. Their bubble tea's are great too! read more

I love a lot of Asian cuisine, and while I prefer Chinese to Japanese, I still like to stop into a good sushi bar and restaurant every now and then. In Cranberry, and even the greater Pittsburgh purlieu, there aren't too many choices for really good Japanese food though...until Yama Sushi came around (whenever that was) =D This is a truly great restaurant, and I'll tell you why: a lot of times I find that you have to either compromise on the quality of the place if you want authentic Japanese/Chinese food, but that is totally not the case here. The food is genuine Japanese and well-prepared (and I've been to Japan), and yet the restaurant is very neat and clean. The place is spotless, in fact...it's so fastidiously kept that taking a trip to the bathroom is almost worth stopping in for--just so you can enjoy a clean and private one for once (with hot water too!). The inside of the place is beautifully arranged in a kind of modern reinvention of traditional Japanese interiors: there's bamboo, kanji, a couple of nice little geisha paintings, and a lot of earthy colors. It isn't tacky decorating at all, so you will be able to enjoy perusing the walls and stuff. The tables are all laid out sensibly, and the sushi bar is in the back. All of the servers and staff (to my knowledge) are Japanese. But yeah! about the food. I have been here many times, and I have tried many things: nothing bad so far. The sushi is delicious, but I definitely recommend trying out the menu food--the harumaki is a delicious appetizer, and I've had too many good entrees there to list, but beef negimaki is my favorite. You get quite a lot of food when you order from Yama, too, and that's always nice. The dessert portion of the menu doesn't live up to other places, which one might expect at a Japanese place. They have a few selections like mochi ice cream, and a few other things that are good, but not great. Service is pretty good, and you can eat with chopsticks or silverware =] It's a very nice place to eat, so you should stop in and try it at least once. read more

Sushi was just ok for the price. I guess it was good for the area since there is no good asian food anywhere to be found in the cranberry area. Service is always great but I've had better sushi. I would give Yama a 3.7 if it was possible. read more

Somewhat of a hidden gem in North Pittsburgh. Excellent sushi. BYOB is a plus.

Excellent service and food! Hibachi Chicken is excellent and less expensive. You don't get the experience of a chef entertaining you but the food is just as good or better. The sushi is fresh and delicious also! Highly recommend! read more

The sushi is always amazing! We've had the snow white roll, pretty girl roll, and always always the spicy scallop which is the best spicy scallop I've ever had. I like the hibachi chicken entree: it is so delicious and they give you tons of food. Try the hot tea, I can't get enough of it. Easily the best Japanese in the area. We have ordered takeout from here several times, and it's always hot and fresh. Highly recommend! BYOB read more

love the lunch bento boxes... they are good and filling... great staff... most deffanitly would go back