Just tried Yami Express in Lyndhurst and it's a great new hidden gem for Chinese-Japanese fusion. They've got a fun, creative menu with all kinds of sushi--including sushi burritos and even sushi tacos--which you don't see everywhere. If you're in the mood for something more classic, their bento boxes and combo deals are a solid value. You can build your own with 1-4 entrées, rice or lo mein, and a drink--pricing ranges around $8-$15 depending on how many items you choose, which is hard to beat. Everything tasted really fresh, and you can tell there's a high turnover. We did have to wait a bit, but honestly appreciated it knowing the food was being made fresh. The vibe is casual and easy--perfect for takeout, but there's dine-in seating too. Bonus: they even have a Japanese claw machine inside, which adds a fun touch. Overall, think of it as a "nicer Panda Express" with more variety and creativity. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

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I was disappointed. To be clear, the restaurant was mostly clean (someone lost some fake hair kind of accessory on the floor in the dining room), and the counter service was pleasant. But this place gets great reviews, I went in there hungry, and I couldn't bring myself to finish my food. I got the lo mein, the pineapple chicken, and the coconut shrimp. The portion sizes were roughly comparable to Panda Express, or maybe a bit smaller. The prices were roughly comparable as well, maybe a bit smaller there too. The noodles were overcooked, the chicken had a different texture than any chicken I'd ever had before (not necessarily bad, but definitely different), and the coconut shrimp, which I was most excited about, was just bad. I probably ate the most of the chicken, but I only ate about a third of the food on my plate. Maybe I hit them on a bad night. The reviews would seem to indicate that that was the case, but my wife would give a similar review to mine, so it's not just me... at least on that night. read more

It seemed like 5 years in the making this Yami place sat in the shadows with its "coming soon" sign, like a promise someone forgot to keep. Tonight, the doors finally opened. No fanfare, no champagne, just a neon glow and the smell of hot oil drifting into the street. Inside, it's calm -- the calm of a crew holding it together with adrenaline and sheer will. The menu is split like a passport full of bad decisions: sushi on one side, Chinese comfort food on the other. Spicy tuna rolls. Shrimp tempura. Chicken and broccoli. Beijing beef. Twelve bucks gets you a plate heavy enough to bruise your knee and a drink to wash it down. The food? Fresh, hot, and surprisingly honest for a first night. No gimmicks, no self-important plating. Just cooks hustling behind the counter, trying to feed people well. And in a world of soulless chains, that counts. Four out of five stars. Not because it's perfect -- nothing that's alive ever is -- but because it's trying, and that's worth something. read more

Yami Express - Combo plate - Chinese Near Me - Lyndhurst, Ohio

Food was NOT fresh. This is my first time eating there and it was very disappointing. I ordered General Tso's chicken and orange chicken. Chicken was dry and didnt look fresh, the rice was dry and hard but the spring rolls were okay. Very disappointing. read more

Yami Express - General Tso, Orange Chicken , " fried rice" with a Spring Roll. - Chinese Near Me - Lyndhurst, Ohio

Kids had the day off from school today, so I asked them where they wanted to eat. We've seen Yami's "coming soon" sign - it seems - for months on end, but found that they finally opened. Curious, the kids said they wanted to try something new and chose Yami. Pretty plain interior, but ample seating for anyone choosing to dine in - although I would suspect that most of their traffic would take their food to go. I got 2 kids meals for the girls - both chose the noodles; one went with chicken, the other shrimp. I got the combo 1 with fried rice and Beijing beef. They have a grand opening promo and all menu items are discounted through the end of the year. Nice!!! The food... My fried rice was hard - like it had either been undercooked, or it had been sitting in the warmer all day. I was also taken aback by how sweet the beef was. The girls seemed to enjoy their food well enough, but compared it to the typical Asian fast food at the mall. My biggest nitpick is this: Only my combo came with a drink. I guess the kids meals don't come with a drink. No problem - all they wanted was water anyhow. So I asked for 2 cups of water. I was then told that I could get any drink I wanted from their drink machine, and that includes water. I clarified that I was requesting cups for my girls. I was then apologized to because their drink cups must be paid for, so if I wanted 2 more cups I would have to pay for them, then my kids could get water from the drink fountain water dispenser. Dear ownership: I can't imagine that it would be too difficult or too expensive to have a stack of those small, clear cups that most other fast casual restaurants have so that your customers who only want water can enjoy their meal with a complimentary cup of water without forcing them to buy a cup. read more

Stopped into this place to just get a menu I know it's pretty new. Actually it looked very good and smelled great. I figured I'd order a combo and take it home I wasn't even hungry. Well got home had a couple bites and it was delicious saves it for next day and again so so good. I got lo mein and general Tao's. Will definitely be back. Sorry ate before a picture. Trust me it's good. read more

While it may not look like much from outside, Yami really has delicious food! Think Panda Express vibes but better quality and really nice prices... For $10.50 you get rice and 2 entree combo and a drink... can't beat that! Every entree I've tried so far has been great. Also has sushi and bento boxes but have not tried thus far read more

Great food. Clean and fast. New opens. Give it a try. Easy to park . The boss is very friendly. read more

Yami Express - 4 combo - Chinese Near Me - Lyndhurst, Ohio

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Having waited for months for this place to open, I was hoping to have another place to buy Sushi made to order. Well, the joke's on me, I guess. It's a place that sells BAD Asian food with a meager four Sushi roll options. I had Lo Mein, "Japanese chicken" and chicken Gyoza. At best the food was barely warm, dried out, and without any distinctive flavoring. There were several other choices, none visually appealing. The counter help knew nothing about the food. I won't be back. read more

Yami Express - Sample menu - Chinese Near Me - Lyndhurst, Ohio

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The food is always hot and the people are friendly. Both the Beijing beef and pepper chicken are cooked well and so are the veggies. They give you big portions for a decent price. read more

Yami Express - Beijing beef, pepper chicken, and fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Lyndhurst, Ohio

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I would like to say this place was terrible so I will not have to fight the crowds...but this place was awesome. Think of it as a Panda Express but on steroids. The portions were HUGE and delicious. At first the food look a little underwhelming as I was there before the dinner rush, but it tasted awesome. The girl behind the counter was very friendly and gave good quick service. The ambiance is a typical casual fast food restaurant... but you will be enjoying the food to much to care for the ambiance. I can't wait to bring other family and friends here. read more

Great oriental good at a good price. I'll come back there are a lot more entree's to try read more

Yami Express - Combo 3 lo mien noodles with "Japanese chicken" General Tso Chicken and Pepper beef. Enough food here for 3 meals! - Chinese Near Me - Lyndhurst, Ohio

Large portions great flavor and a valuable to variety of choices and great specials. Prices are very reasonable and nice value.

Poor customer service. It is basically over priced mall food. The staff were not welcoming and the food tasted old.

Good food nice for quick pick up of sushi and so close to home and the spicy chicken was delicious!

This place is Amazing! There's a large variety of delicious Asian entrees. A container of fried rice or noodles with 3 dish choices was only about $12. The workers were very congenial and the place was immaculate. read more

The food was good! My kid got the sushi, which they really enjoyed. The combo plates are affordable, filling, and tasty! The teriyaki chicken and fried rice were our favorite. There was a long line when we went in, but we hardily stood in line for 5 mins. The staff was kind and the place was clean. read more

The sushi here is amazing -- super fresh and delicious! Great service great foods will be coming back.

I was at the restaurant on Sunday December 7th and this young lady was working it seems like she was working by herself but she really nice very good customer service. read more

The prices are very reasonable and the staff is very friendly. The food was good. It's an express restaurant, so it's not the same as going to a high end restaurant, but it was good and a very good value. They had a nice selection, and it was a clean restaurant. I had fried rice, Japanese Chicken and General Tso's chicken. I've now been 3 times and had a good meal each time. For $9.50 I got enough food for 2 days. read more

Great food. Great prices. Just what this area needed. Keep it up. We'll be back. Best general tsos chicken around

Huge portions of fresh food at great prices. Really like this place super friendly staff.

amazing food portions for the price! service was quick, especially if picking up through doordash..very quiet (I did come in close to closing however) food has lots of flavor compared to other Asian restaurants. only negative thing is that they forgot my one egg roll. read more