This place is a gem! We had the sushi, sashimi and yakisoba for dinner. They were delicious. Edamame was served as a free appetizer. Had the hot sake, which tasted great. Service was attentive and quick. Plenty of parking outside the restaurant. The kitchen area is hidden from outside, which is unique as most sushi restaurants have sushi chefs visible to the customers. Still we enjoyed the dinner and will recommend! read more

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Really good sushi! Tasted fresh and very carefully and nicely plated. Complimentary edamame and juice at the end. Service was amazing! read more

YamaChen's Sushi - Spicy Tuna Roll, King Crab, Spider III, Iron Man - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This might be the most peaceful restaurant dining room in Fairfax City. I've been here multiple weekend nights, and it's been as quiet as it could be. The decor is adorable, and the servers are quick and polite. Good selection of specialty rolls and awesome combo options. read more

YamaChen's Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I entered and was greeted and seated right away. They give you complimentary edamame which wasn't that good. I only ate two. I got the yama sushi and surprisingly I enjoyed it. I ordered sushi to go for my sons and they seemed to like it too. They weren't busy and moved fast. The restaurant was clean. read more

good prices, sophisticated interior, and the most friendly staff. I love stopping by for their avocado and sweet potato rolls. read more

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Great hidden Sushi restaurant in Fairfax. It is near a movie theater, too. We ordered the sushi boat combo #2. For appetizers, we got dumplings and cucumber salad. The price of our entire meal was pretty fair. We will definitely be coming back for sure. read more

YamaChen's Sushi - Sushi boat order - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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After some shopping, had a quick dinner here before catching a movie next door! The Gyoza and fried rolls were perfect. The staff was so sweet and attentive. Love the cozy vibe, definitely my new dinner & a movie spot! read more

The worst Japanese restaurant in the NOVA area!!! I love Japanese food and have tried many Japanese restaurants in the area. YamaChen on Main street in Fairfax is by far the worst. They heat and serve frozen food. The ramen was still NOT heated through. The Shrimp Tempura is just Costco's frozen "Kirkland Tempura Shrimp", which cost $20 for 30ct. At YamaChen, they charge $9.95 for 6ct. Two and half times the Costco price. It's insane!!! We also ordered sushi. The fish is NOT fresh at all. NEVER AGAIN YamaChen!!!!!! read more

Yamachen offers a fairly simple menu with straightforward prices. The ambiance is so cute! What I enjoyed, the different combo deals. It makes it easy to select options and try two rolls for a reasonable price. We tried the shrimp tempura app and it was yummy! The complimentary edamame was also a great way to start the meal. The sushi is ok- I wouldn't say it's the best sushi but the flavors were good. For budget sushi, this is a great place. Loved the service, food, and price. read more

YamaChen's Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Overpriced, sub par quality and portions. Undercooked and underwhelming. Mixing raw with hot food. read more

YamaChen's Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I've been here a few times, and I love how affordable it is. They give you so much extra on the side, including edamame, spring rolls, and cheesecake. Service is quick, and I love the decor in this place. It makes each booth feel really private. read more

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Had reservations at another restaurant that left us standing in the lobby for 10 minutes without even acknowledging us so we walked out and on a whim decided to try this place. Best decision we've made in years. First time I've been grateful to get bad service somewhere!! The service here was fabulous. The food was even better. We tried a huge selection of rolls and every one was delicious. Fresh and unique and the presentation was amazing. My favorite was the golden shrimp roll. I can't wait to try it again!! read more

We came here for Valentine's this year with a reservation. We had to wait 6-7 minutes to be seated even with a reservation. We ordered 2 rolls, some sashimi, and a bowl of ramen. It took about 30-40 minutes for the food to come out. I'm not sure why because it wasn't too crowded since all parties there were couples (no big groups). The rolls were good, but the sashimi were subpar, not as fresh as other sushi places I've been to, and some were a bit watery like it had just thawed after being frozen. They also don't have nigiri options. The ramen was not very good. The broth was bland and lacked that rich pork broth flavor. At the end of the meal, the server gave us 2 cheesecake samples, a rose, and a decorative plaque that lights up with their restaurant name on it, which was sweet of them. Overall, the food was subpar and I would not return. read more

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I came here for Valentine's dinner, and the service was spectacular! We ordered 3 rolls, and they served us strawberry cheesecake for dessert, and gifted us a 3D love heart lamp and a rose! While eating, I overheard them agree to help another man surprise his significant other with roses and balloons when they brought out their order! They are doing the most for Valentine's Day and I'm here for it! read more

YamaChen's Sushi - Sushi Boat Option 2 - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Service was friendly and swift (we were there for a rather late Saturday lunch, and alone in the restaurant). The sushi was presented in a particularly attractive fashion. However, the sushi was disappointing. Again, I like these folks... but am not a big fan of the food. read more

YamaChen's Sushi - Nice presentation - rainbow, dragon and spicy salmon rolls - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Came here on a Friday night and there was plenty of seating. We were instantly greeted and sat upon arrival. The waitress was very attentive and kind. Their food selection was great, they had many options. We ordered one of their specials, which included multiple courses. The fried rolls, dumplings, and sushi rolls were delicious! We had no complaints! Although this is a smaller restaurant they really surprised me with how detail oriented they were and the overall ambiance. Can't wait to revisit! read more

YamaChen's Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This restaurant is SO under rated. We went in for Lunch on a Saturday and the prices were so good for how much food you receive. They even gave us some free appetizers and desserts to try since we hadn't been in before. The service was AMAZING and our server was so attentive and kind. The inside of the restaurant is very cute and they give you these cute little chopstick sets with napkins and even a QR code to their menu. This is great for a lunch with friends or dinner. Would highly recommend the spring rolls I have NEVER had any so fresh and delicious. I eat a lot of Asian food and this place really does a great job balancing quality and price. read more

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Side note.. I love this shopping center. It's a really great way to spend a couple of kid free hours. A Marshall's, Ulta, DSW and the largest Hallmark store. Yes! Back to the sushi. Holy hygiene, this place is spotless and so clean. They give you your utensils in an unopened package which is a great touch. Service is impeccable, they are so nice, quick and just overall amazing. They bring you edamame as soon as you sit down. Sushi was great (zero complaints). The real star of my lunch was the 2 free spring rolls they bought to my table. They were so crunchy and the filling was delicious. They also finished the meal with a little baby cheesecake for free read more

YamaChen's Sushi - Spicy Tuna Roll, Earthquake - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

We ordered take out and our meal was neat and nicely packaged! The beef yakisoba was filling and flavorful, the spicy pork katsu was good, but we didn't taste the spice, and the sushi rolls were nice flavorful bites. Our meal came with edamame and some fried veggie rolls on the house! read more

YamaChen's Sushi - Pork Katsu, Eel Roll, Beef Yakisoba, Veggie Sushi, - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Our go to sushi in Fairfax! Their menu is extensive and everything is always fresh! I love their entree boxes, complete with sushi, edamame, and salad. The perfect box of everything! I tend to order out, but service is always so nice. They have thrown in a free dessert or appetizer with almost every single order. Highly recommend! read more

I dined at YamaChen's on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at around 6:30 pm. First impressions: I liked the unique, Japanese interior design. The wooden finish didn't look tacky or outdated and thought it added to the dining experience. I thought the sushi was larger than average, which quickly made it very fulfilling in an slightly unpleasant way. Others who like a good size sushi may beg to differ. However, presentation was nice and the rolls were rolled properly. The flavors were pretty good. Besides sushi, YamaChen also has a variety of other dishes including ramen and yakisoba. Service was very friendly and the food came out quickly for a busy night. I would recommend and will return to try their other sushi variants and ramen. read more

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Not sure that the quality of the fish has continued to be good. A few years ago, this was my go to sushi place. In recent visits, the sushi has been sinewy and perhaps a little too fishy smelling. I'd be willing to give it another shot, but this certainly will not be my go to moving forward. read more

One of my favorite sushi places back home! I always get the same three rolls, and it has never disappointed me. The service has been amazing too, and I have always appreciated it every time. I've been going since the place opened, and each time, they offer dumplings, chilled peaches, mini dessert pieces, and other special treats on the house! It is also very clean inside and well kept, which is always a plus when dining in. I will for sure keep this as my go to! read more

YamaChen's Sushi - Salmon Roll, Dragon, Shrimp Tempura Roll - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

As they had a discount offer in their app, I decided to give this place a try. I tried out the following rolls: earthquake, sunset, yankee, and spider III. The tempura ingredients had good crunch. The sliced ginger that comes with it was nice and mild. I'd say it was pretty decent and they gave edamame with our order. Service seems nice and place looks clean. I'd say its a good option to have. Price seems ok. read more

I absolutely LOVE this place. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu and the deep fried rolls are so good. All of them. Even the sweet potato one. The staff were quick and polite. They never missed a beat in service. read more

The decoration is really nice, the restaurant is super clean, the service was super quick and friendly. The rolls were great and we will definitely come back! read more

Delicious food, great service, and it really cool vibe. The spot has a great mix of sushi, ramen, and other dishes. Service was really amazing. They brought us a few dishes that were compliments of the chef which was really appreciated. read more

We saw this new sushi place had opened up near us and decided to give it a try. The old restaurant in this spot was just awful so glad it was replaced. We tried Boat #2 Combo to go and agree with some of the other reviews - the packaging quality is top-notch, which was a nice surprise. There were 4 different rolls and all were quite good. The -1 is for the sashimi in the dish. The fish was just ok, which is not unexpected for a normal local sushi spot in this area. We will definitely be back, and will need to try out the ramen! read more

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Great service and amazing sushi especially for the price! Come for the lunch specials, very nice and peaceful imo

Service is good. Food is not :( Fish was not fresh, rice wasn't flavorful, ramen was meh. Heard the microwave go off more times than I'd like to hear in a restaurant :/ read more

Delicious food, got complimentary cheesecake and spring rolls. Service was quick and the sushi was delicious read more

YamaChen's Sushi - Cheesecake samples - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and picked up an order I placed via Yelp/GrubHub. The sushi was amazing!!!! They finished earlier than the posted time, and even gave us spring rolls on the house. Can't wait to eat in next time. Such a beautiful atmosphere !!! read more

YamaChen's Sushi - Outside - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Great service and tasty food!! Love these people and all they stand for. Ambiance is very cool and chill. Very nice and quiet which is lovely. read more

**VEGETARIAN OPTIONS AVAILABLE PRICE: $$ average prices for sushi/sashimi compared to other restaurants in the DMV. Special rolls were around $12-13, regular rolls are around $5-8, and certain sushi/sashimi combos ranged from $19-25. This restaurant offers a variety of combo options which is nice, but you're really only saving around $1-2 by choosing this option. If you don't see the rolls you want available in some of the combo options, you should just order what you want separately because the combo savings are minimal. FOOD: Great rolls, great appetizers, average sashimi. - Special Roll Combo: Earthquake and Ironman (4.5/5) - Special Roll Combo: Dancing and Sunset (4.5/5) - Sashimi Regular: 10 pieces of sashimi + 1 spicy tuna roll (4.5/5) - Spicy Salmon Roll (4.5/5) The rolls all had a sweet glaze coating which is something I've never seen at other sushi restaurants. It adds a unique touch and is quite delicious. Overall though, most of the specialty rolls tasted pretty similar to each other since they all had some variety of tuna, salmon, and crab in most of their rolls. I usually get decision paralysis at restaurants that offer a lot of options, but you can't go wrong here at Yama and they all taste pretty similar. Avocado Salad (5/5): A simple salad of just avocado and dressing, but it was actually really delicious! The avocado was extremely fresh and the tangy glaze blended well with the fattiness of the avocado. I don't usually order additional salad appetizers especially at sushi restaurants, but this paired really well with the salad that came with the combos. SERVICE: Really, really great service! The first time I ordered from here I just ordered takeout. I arrived half an hour later than the time I had said I would pick up due to traffic / work, and the owner told me that I should call next time to let them know when I'm 15 min away so they could prepare it as fresh as possible. That was very sweet of them and I knew I wanted to come back and support their business. I came with my family this past weekend and they all thought it was delicious. The owner gave us some spring rolls on the house which was very kind of them! It was very crispy and delicious. I was going to include them in my food section of this review, but I double checked the menu and it wasn't even on it! What a special treat. ATMOSPHERE: Nice rustic, historically-inspired decor. They primarily have booth options at this restaurant. Great for a family dinner or gathering with friends. read more

YamaChen's Sushi - Sashimi Regular - 4.5/5 sushi roll was delicious, the sashimi slices were decent but the hamachi was a little tough. - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

An absolutely lovely place! I love the unique look of the place. It added to the experience! The food was so good and tasty. The service was phenomenal! Thank you so much for the great dining experience. I hope to go back again soon! read more

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Always delicious and always good service! Very cute little spot in the back of the shopping center, easy to miss.

This review is based on the takeout order only. First impression was a professional packaging with utensils including spoons,napkins,toothpicks and cheesecake on the house,which was a nice touch. Food was absolutely delicious. Yankee roll was outstanding with generous amount of white tuna,addictive sauce and subtle crunch inside. Prices are reasonable for fresh ingredients and superb service. read more

Excellent food, staff and presentation! Really underrated food imo. We got a lot of freebies from the sweet lady servicing. Very happy with their service. read more

Have been coming here for a few months and have always had a great experience. Have really enjoyed the Earthquake and Eel roll. Ming and Leo are always attentive and provide excellent customer service. The restaurant is always immaculate! read more

Yama Chen's is the best sushi restaurant we have ever been to! Ming and Leo do such a wonderful job keeping their restaurant spotless and the sealed packets of utensils gives a level of cleanliness which is much appreciated these days with Covid. The food is incredible and the extra touches are so unexpected. From the edamame, spring rolls to the bite after wards of a cheesecake or crème puff... such a nice touch. read more

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