Yamada Sushi keeps getting better and better. I've been a regular for some time and I try to go satisfy my sushi craving weekly. Food is fresh and delicious. I've tried a lot of their rolls, sashimi, appetizers, soups, etc, and never had a bad experience. Service is awesome and prompt, and everyone is very nice. The restaurant is very clean and cozy and it is Byob. There are several wine shops right on Park Ave, a few blocks from Yamada. Their prices are awesome and they have a great lunch special menu. Don't miss this one, it's a goodie. read more

it was ok. nothing amazing. and i've definitely had better. one thing that concerned me... i went in the summer, and when i walked in. it was HOT. i mean... steaming in there. and frankly... raw fish.. hot weather... no AC.... i was a bit wary. i didn't get sick or anything, but it certainly didn't give me that comforting feeling. read more

Small BYOB. Not much atmosphere, slow, somewhat indifferent service. Kitchen was fast though, in and out in an hour. The fish is very fresh. Had the yellowtail roll, spicy dragon roll (very nicely done eel, not too assertively sauced) and a bowel of udon (small but very tasty, good texture to noodles). My son who is a sushi fanatic liked it a lot too. Good neighborhood kind of place. Would go again. read more

What a cute place! I had a great time here with a friend who was looking for something midway between our houses and decided to try it on the strength of our fellow yelpers' recs. Very reasonably priced for the quality of the sushi. Service is not terribly intuitive ( had to ask for water, no 2 bite check-in, etc.) but exceedingly polite. The ginger tea was delicious and complementary noodle appetizer and ice cream dessert bumped this from 4 to 5 stars. BYOB is always a plus with me too. I'll definitely go again! read more

Best Sushi you will find !!! I've been going here 20+ years now. I've traveled a whole lot and tasted what is the best, and this is it. Friendliest staff and owner. Nothing is better than this. read more

Decent sushi when one doesn't want to leave town. Not the best by any means, but good enough for dinner or lunch. Nizi is preferred when dining for Sushi in Rutherford, it just has a more diverse menu for my taste. read more

NEVER AGAIN! First of all they don't even have a bathroom! Which makes me wonder, where do employees go when they need a bathroom?? Secondly, this was the worse miso soup and California roll I ever had!!!! GO SPEND YOUR MONEY ELSEWHERE! read more

Fav sushi spot in the area. Always tastes very fresh and all the flavors pop, service is great (they usually toss something for free if you dine in) and the ambience since the remodeling is nice. You're not going to think you're in a New York City sushi club but it's cozy, soft lighting, warm deep mahogany colors. Prices are decent, and it's BYOB. If you're in the area definitely give it a shot you won't be disappointed. Parking in the area isn't great, not as bad as Hoboken but you might have to walk a block or 2. read more

Great place to eat sushi. It is small but the sushi is great. I always get the Rutherford Roll. It is delicious. I just wished they close at a later time on weekdays but that's how most businesses close too I guess. read more

We had a variety of different rolls tuna,spicy crab, California and my favorite was the yami.. everything was fresh and delicious! Small ,tiny ,little restaurant with great sushi and service very pleasant and attentive. read more

Great sushi spot. We had the spicy dragon roll, Hawaii roll and wasbi roll. All were excellent. The tuna tar tar was also very good. Came in on a Saturday afternoon so service was very fast. The waitress was very attentive too. read more

Yamada Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

This is my favorite sushi restaurant in the area. Sits right on the delightful Park Ave of Rutherford. The prices are very fair and the quality of the food is very good. This place often gives me free appetizers in addition to what I ordered, I don't know if this is normal or because I am regular. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is as big a sushi fan as I am! read more

Rolls have way too much sauce and too many toppings, but not enough fish. Rolls tasty are very heavy, greasy and way over the top with too many toppings. Their rolls are not very creative and are not authentic at all read more

Went here for sushi last week. Nothing really spectacular about it. Clean, small spot. I would probably come back if my regular place is close or this one is closer. read more

LOVE this restaurant. I've been coming here since high school and they've only gotten better. If you're a foodie, this is definitely a must try. The service is great and the food, even better! It's byob which is always a plus in my book. Don't leave without trying their mochi ice cream! That would just be a sin haha. It's amazing! Rutherford has always had its hidden treasures, and I would def recommend Yamada Sushi to any sushi lover. read more

Their Rutherford Roll is outstanding. Sushi has always been very fresh. They are definitely one of the best in the area.

The service was a little indifferent on a Wednesday night. They did not have toro, uni or quail egg (all on the menu) which is understandable when going to a neighborhood sushi place. I really like the lighting in the restaurant, very dark with spot lighting over the sushi bar and each table. Decent crowd throughout our time. I ordered the Chirashi, the rice was delicious, the tuna was slightly weird in color but still tasty; overall decent selection of fish, i would have liked some octopus for some texture. The lady ordered a roll (can't remember) with spicy mayo, it was alot more spicy than other places, but really delicious. We were given a complimentary scallion pancake which was salty and savory, great last course. I don't know if i would come back here in the future, it was worth trying once, but i would rather continue on my journey of sushi in and around North Jersey. read more

I wish I could give this place 3 and a half stars. The atmosphere was meh, and the food wasn't amazing enough to make up for it. It was good sushi, but just not phenomenal. Prices are pretty nice though, and we had very friendly and attentive service. I will come back here until I find someplace better... read more

Went here with my boyfriend for a date night. It was a small little sushi place about a 10 minute walk from our apt. Such a cute area of Rutherford. BYOB so we brought a bottle of wine. There was only one other couple in there when we arrived so they let us sit wherever we wanted. Started with shumai and then chose 3 of the special rolls: Mexican roll, volcano roll and wasabi roll. All were delish, but i think I liked the volcano roll the most because i like a little crunch :) I was expecting the wasabi roll to be very spicy, but it wasnt as hot as i was hoping. Still very tasty though. We will def be going back there for more sushi date nights! read more

This place is seriously fantastic!!! I've been coming here for years, mostly on special occasions, and the sushi and sashimi are always fresh. Last night, I went there for my cousin's birthday with a large group - 8 people in all - and the place, despite being on the smaller side, was able to accommodate us comfortably. We ordered a platter of assorted sushi and a platter of assorted sashimi, as well as A Gi Tofu, a bowl of Udon, and miso soups. Our bellies were happy. One of my favorite things about this place is how innovative the chef's specials are. I once had fried sushi here with a side of mayo. Holy Ghosts! I felt like I've discovered something magical - like leprechauns. Seriously, do try the chef's specials if you want a truly memorable night although if you don't, you'll still leave feeling amazing. read more

Ssh. Don't tell anyone but this is really good sushi. Not many tables so we wouldn't want too many others gloming in on our place. Get takeout. Try the yami roll or the firecracker roll if you like it a little spicy. The avocado and crab salad is also quite good. It's really all good as we haven't had anything we wouldn't order again. But order takeout, please, so we can get a table when we come back in. read more

Charlie runs a top notch sushi joint in Rutherford's downtown district. Eclectic, charming traditional decor, in a great location serving up mouth watering cuisine. The sushi is super fresh served with creative roll combinations of flavors and ingredients. The appetizers are delicious, right portioned and always quickly prepared. Whether sitting at the bar watching the chefs prepare or with a large group at the window seat tables watching the world go by while enjoying a wonderful meal with friends or family. The staff is excellent, attentive and courteous. Great price, always filling, leaving you stuffed and satisfied. The only problem is that it's so good, you'll always want to go back. read more

Sushi here is pretty average but the service is great. Everything is at a good price and the warmth of the overall place keeps me coming back. read more

Absolutely love this place! I have been coming here for years and the quality is still always the same. This is my favorite sushi place all around! The spicy dragon roll is awesome!!- minus the eel (only because I do not eat eel) The vegetable udon is also great. I order sushi here all the time. Haru Maki is a great starter too!! read more

While the GF and I are huge fans of that "other" sushi place in town, I decided the other night that I wanted sushi that didn't involve driving the car. Glad I did! Yamada sushi is located right in the heart of Rutherford, and while it doesn't look like much from the outside, what awaits inside is a pleasant surprise! The fish is very fresh and tasty. The Miso soup is Miso-ey, and the veggie spring rolls were great. The service was great, quick, friendly. Prices were fair, maybe a little on the steeper side for some things. I like that you can sit at the bar and watch the chefs ply their trade. And as all restaurants in this silly little town, it's BYOB. I will definitely be going back! 4 Solid Stars! read more

Nice little lunch spot. Not too busy during lunch hours. Got the age-dofu which was pretty good. The pork katsu was a little too overcooked for my liking but still pretty yummy. The tamago sushi however was not moist enough. But the service here was very good. Next time ill try out actual rolls and see how they are as well! read more

Yamada Sushi - Pork katsu, age dofu and tamago sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

First time at this establishment and I will be back I really enjoyed the tuna rolls fish was supper fresh.

I recently moved to the area and was looking for a new sushi spot. I came here last night for dinner. The place was crowded but we were seated immediately. We sat for about 10-15 minutes before the waiter came to take our order. We were given a free app to start (Haru Maki). Crispy, but not a lot of filling. Also had the seaweed salad which was fresh. We ordered 4 rolls: lemon tree, ichiban, Yamada and Big Lava. Sushi was fresh, delicious, and came out relatively quickly. Only down side was no deserts! I could have gone for some green tea ice cream. I will definitely order delivery in the future. Not sure if I'll go for a sit down dinner though. read more

Best sushi place in Rutherford-! I like special roll n fresh sashimi- They have a lot of good rolls N fresh sushi + sashimi I really enjoy in this place- read more

Delicious food, friendly staff. Dined in and the waiter brought out a free appetizer and free dessert "just because" . What a nice touch! Everything was delicious and the service was quick. They also have quite the extensive vegetarian sushi menu for all the non-meat eaters out there. Will definitely be back! read more

Amazing Veggie/Vegan rolls here. I have only done delivery but I've enjoyed every order I have gotten. I like the mango tango roll even with apples inside. I like that they don't put a lot of sugary syrups or sauces on it (I had a similar item at another sushi spot and it was not good with the soupy sauce on top). Staff are nice and don't sound funny when I ask for no chopsticks or soy sauce (I like to be eco friendly and use my own). I definitely recommend ordering food from here and I look forward to a day where I can try their dine in experience. read more

Looks like a very small hole-in-the-wall place but suprisingly good Sushi and great prices! All of the sushi tasted fresh and they have some great combos for only $20.00. Also, received a free appetizer from the waitress. Highly recommend. read more

This is the go-to sushi restaurant for me and my friends. Never disappoints, reasonable prices, friendly staff...triple threat. read more

Yamada Sushi - The L-3 at lunch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

This is my favorite sushi place! The rolls are so good! My favorite roll is the Yami roll- shrimp tempura, avocado inside, topped with shredded spicy crab and crunch! It is fantastic. I've been coming here for years now and just can't get enough. The rolls are huge and so filling. You will leave here satisfied for sure! Takeout is amazing too. Always fresh and fast. One of the best sushi places in the area. Very nice people as well. Highly recommend! read more

The inside is cute and intimate, and the staff is friendly. However, we had to wait probably 15 minutes after getting seated for any attention then asked them twice for water. It wasn't that busy so I wasn't too happy with the service. The food, however, was good and their Yamada roll was delish! Some of their non-special rolls were a little on the smaller side but still pretty good. Definitely BYOB here but if you forget, there's plenty of liquor stores nearby. Give this place a try if you're nearby! read more

I'm always happy with my meal from Yamada...it's ready for pickup pretty quickly, the quality is great, and I feel it's priced pretty fairly for what you get. Always my #1 choice for sushi in the area! read more

I had such a great experience at this place. I don't know if the day had anything to do with my experience here or mayb I didn't order the same things as others have in the other review I read....but my food was very delicious and served extremely quick. My daughter wanted Chicken tempura... they do not serve it there. Still they were very acommodating and prepared it for her. I had the avocado crab salad which was soooo good!! The complementary spring rolls were great! The rolls we ordered were very creative. (Park Ave roll and the Charlie Special) I will definitely come back. read more

Yamada Sushi - Charlie special is just right... All the favors come when needed... Specially the lemon. Definitely party in your mouth. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

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Been coming to yamada for over 10 years! This is top notch sushi! Very fresh and high quality fish. The owner Charlie is the best! Get the J&J roll, it's no longer on their menu but it's the best! When my husband and I get a night to go out 4 out of 5 times we pick to go to Yamada! We have brought many friends here and it is NEVER a disappointment! You will love it too! read more

Our favorite sushi place in Rutherford! We always enjoy eating here - just make sure to bring our own bottle. My husband and I always get the rolls - we are a big fan of the love roll. The waiters are super friendly and helpful. Overall it is a nice place with good food. Highly recommended! read more

A small hidden place in Rutherford With World class sushi The salmon is as good as anyplace I have had read more