Yamaya | Japanese Seafood Restaurant
$$ • Seafood, Japanese, Vegetarian
Hours:
825 W 6th Ave, Anchorage
(907) 276-6388
About Yamaya | Japanese Seafood Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Octopus Marinated in Vinegar
Rice Miso Soup and Pickles
Big Alaskan King Crab Roll
Shrimp Tempura Udon Noodle
Octopus Cucumber Salad
Marinated Black Cod
Pork Belly Skewer
Assorted Sashimi
Broiled Eel
Mackerel
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Hours
| Monday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Yamaya is a small, hole-in-the-wall Japanese seafood restaurant that feels like stepping through a portal into an authentic izakaya in Japan. The owner is a very friendly and talented chef, a master of his craft who runs the entire operation alone—taking orders, cooking, and serving. The atmosphere is laid back and feels like a family restaurant in the homeland of Japan.
The cuisine is great tasting, with fresh, delicious fish that is well presented in decent portions. The karage (fried chicken) is pretty good and well seasoned, and the eel roll is good as well. The hot sake and special sake with salmon fin are awesome and a must-try. Each dish is made with quality, care, and heart, offering the kind of comfort Japanese food that is worth the wait.
While the wait for food and service can be very long, it is absolutely worth the patience. For parties of 3 or more, a reservation is recommended. Yamaya does not offer takeout, but dining in is a pleasant experience. Highly recommended for date night, and definitely worth trying the ramen menu next time.