This unpretentious sushi restaurant will not disappoint. The sushi presentation is truly artistic as each piece is a masterpiece with incredible attention to detail. The sushi is a feast for the eyes as well as for the palate. However, Yama is so much more than sushi. They also have great fried and grill options. I had the shrimp tempura appetizer which was light and crunchy. I followed this up with the beef terriyaki. The thinly sliced beef was tender and smothered in a delicious sweet and savory terriyaki glaze. Service was very professional and patient. Excellent Japanese cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
E R
Simple ambiance but food is delicious, rolls and sushi are gigantic, fresh, service is good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Whitney Welshimer
I almost didn’t move to Brooklyn because I wanted to be close to Yama. This is hands down the best sushi in the city. I’ve been going here for 20+ years. The special number five is out of this world.
JA Chalbaud
I like that their rolls had a different variety than what you usually find on the menu of every Japanese restaurant. The service is very attentive and every recommendation from our server was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alice Pender
I’ve been coming here with my family for 30+ years - there’s a reason they are still around! Delicious fresh fish, amazing special rolls, and the garden salad - they need to bottle the dressing! Order the special number 7, I like eel, and save room for the fried green tea ice scream.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elliot Urey
The BEST service I have ever received in ANY restaurant. Absolutely fantastic!! I love this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caro Geffroy
My dinner at Yama was the highlight of my day. The meal here was truly outstanding. The cost feels appropriate for the experience. The team noticing regular customers shows dedication. I can only offer my perspective.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kai Liana
One of my favorite spots for sushi if I want to splurge a bit for a special occasion but not break the bank. I like the sashimi no shellfish platter, and their yellowtail carpaccio (I forget the exact name on the menu) has tiny portions but is so good. I enjoy the house salad and the green tea as well, it compliments the meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brittany Nelson
We just moved to gramercy and were excited to try this neighborhood spot, however, for sushi lovers this place is the equivalent to a haunted house. The sushi rice is very bland. The rolls, even the basic ones such as a spicy shrimp, and salmon avocado were made super strange. They were cut in enormous thin, flat pieces that were falling apart and stuffed with tons of sliced cucumber sticks like they were packing peanuts. The spicy sauce is very watery, I would certainly not describe it as delicious, and was soaking the rolls. The cuts of fish were suspiciously weird, square-like chunks flopping out of the rolls as with the yellowtail we tried, or chopped very small like a diced onion as in the shrimp roll we tried. This all added up to a lot of warning signs that this was far from skillfully prepared sushi and we were taking our chances. The nigiri was a safer bet, not great - but it was largely inoffensive. We wanted to love this spot because it has been around forever and there is a great seating outside in Gramercy. We weren't expecting this place to be on the Michelin guide, but we were expecting it to be more trust worthy than grabbing a roll at Whole Foods, which frankly sounds incredible right now. Please heed my warning and not make the same mistake, Sugar Fish is around the corner.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Chloe Chow
Amazing portions for the price with unfortunately not vibrant (watered down) taste. Given the prices though, I would come back to try again! Unfortunately my friend suffered stomach problems after.
Delicious food, best spot, me and my girlfriend’s go to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leza L
I love this restaurant! Special roll #7 has a special place in my heart (and stomach)! 😂 I first came here in the early 2000s with my parents, and I'm so happy this place is still around. Such a hidden gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Kiernan
The remaining location remains one of my favorite sushi spots in the city. Reasonably priced, fresh and friendly staff. Generous sized pieces too! 🍣
This unpretentious sushi restaurant will not disappoint. The sushi presentation is truly artistic as each piece is a masterpiece with incredible attention to detail. The sushi is a feast for the eyes as well as for the palate. However, Yama is so much more than sushi. They also have great fried and grill options. I had the shrimp tempura appetizer which was light and crunchy. I followed this up with the beef terriyaki. The thinly sliced beef was tender and smothered in a delicious sweet and savory terriyaki glaze. Service was very professional and patient. Excellent Japanese cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simple ambiance but food is delicious, rolls and sushi are gigantic, fresh, service is good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I almost didn’t move to Brooklyn because I wanted to be close to Yama. This is hands down the best sushi in the city. I’ve been going here for 20+ years. The special number five is out of this world.
I like that their rolls had a different variety than what you usually find on the menu of every Japanese restaurant. The service is very attentive and every recommendation from our server was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been coming here with my family for 30+ years - there’s a reason they are still around! Delicious fresh fish, amazing special rolls, and the garden salad - they need to bottle the dressing! Order the special number 7, I like eel, and save room for the fried green tea ice scream.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The BEST service I have ever received in ANY restaurant. Absolutely fantastic!! I love this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My dinner at Yama was the highlight of my day. The meal here was truly outstanding. The cost feels appropriate for the experience. The team noticing regular customers shows dedication. I can only offer my perspective.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
One of my favorite spots for sushi if I want to splurge a bit for a special occasion but not break the bank. I like the sashimi no shellfish platter, and their yellowtail carpaccio (I forget the exact name on the menu) has tiny portions but is so good. I enjoy the house salad and the green tea as well, it compliments the meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We just moved to gramercy and were excited to try this neighborhood spot, however, for sushi lovers this place is the equivalent to a haunted house. The sushi rice is very bland. The rolls, even the basic ones such as a spicy shrimp, and salmon avocado were made super strange. They were cut in enormous thin, flat pieces that were falling apart and stuffed with tons of sliced cucumber sticks like they were packing peanuts. The spicy sauce is very watery, I would certainly not describe it as delicious, and was soaking the rolls. The cuts of fish were suspiciously weird, square-like chunks flopping out of the rolls as with the yellowtail we tried, or chopped very small like a diced onion as in the shrimp roll we tried. This all added up to a lot of warning signs that this was far from skillfully prepared sushi and we were taking our chances. The nigiri was a safer bet, not great - but it was largely inoffensive. We wanted to love this spot because it has been around forever and there is a great seating outside in Gramercy. We weren't expecting this place to be on the Michelin guide, but we were expecting it to be more trust worthy than grabbing a roll at Whole Foods, which frankly sounds incredible right now. Please heed my warning and not make the same mistake, Sugar Fish is around the corner.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Amazing portions for the price with unfortunately not vibrant (watered down) taste. Given the prices though, I would come back to try again! Unfortunately my friend suffered stomach problems after.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
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Very very good sushi, relaxed atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, best spot, me and my girlfriend’s go to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this restaurant! Special roll #7 has a special place in my heart (and stomach)! 😂 I first came here in the early 2000s with my parents, and I'm so happy this place is still around. Such a hidden gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The remaining location remains one of my favorite sushi spots in the city. Reasonably priced, fresh and friendly staff. Generous sized pieces too! 🍣
Disappointing food and service
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Mix of Sashimi, Sushi
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