The overall atmosphere saved it from being a one star review. If I could put 0 stars for the service then I would. The servers ignored our table even though there were only two other occupied tables in the whole restaurant. Even after many attempts of making eye contact and waving them down, they would continue to avoid us. Portions are very small despite the high prices. The food was ok but nothing special worth coming back for. Definitely skip this one
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
isabel lopez
The service is terrible. Was ignored by our server, needed to get up to get items we had already asked for it to order more. Once and done type of place. Food not bad but not amazing either.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Kumiko Schow
Just a mediocre Japanese restaurant. They have almost everything Japanese it nothing stand out. All average, but I never had any bad experience here either to be fair.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Kaila Giraldo
10/10, no complaints. Will be back asap. Soooooo good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thew (Unlikely)
Good sushi place with a proper Japanese atmosphere. Makes fresh rolls that elevates the traditional flavors of sushi without the need for absurd novelty ingredients
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Cherny
Low key izakaya with authentically funky decor and a very casual vibe. We love the chicken karaage, spicy tuna and mackerel. Beer, wine and cocktail options, booth, table or counter seating and very good service. One of my faves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Alex Park
Small quant adorable shop, reminds me of Tokyo during the night. Cozy, warm, foods good, they make their noodles in house which is always appreciated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Lain Vineyard
Tasty, decent. Exactly what you'd expect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ha Phan
We've been loyal customers of Yaraimura Maru for the past 3 years, and it continues to be one of our favorite spots! The food is always amazing—this time I had the Abu Udon and Shoyu Ramen, and both were absolutely delicious, as always. Cynthia and Phil were awesome—so kind, welcoming, and attentive. Their warm service really makes the experience extra special. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and great people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dylan Magierek
We came here for our anniversary. And had great servers that were very friendly. There was plenty of room for us when we arrived at almost 9 PM on a Thursday night. I talked to the sushi person and she was very honest about what sushi was very fresh and which ones were just pretty fresh.
We ended up ordering Tako-Yaki, spicy salmon roll, Big Eye Tuna sashimi (was the freshest and most $$), salmon nigiri, a few hand rolls and a wonderful broth-less thick Ramen bowl. The broth-less ramen was the real stand out for the evening. I highly recommend trying it as the noodles were coated in a unique thick, delicious broth with a soft boiled egg and yummy charshu pork. It is called Kama-tama Ramen and is $16 for a good sized bowl or $24 for a large bowl.
One drawback, besides not having great sushi or much of a sushi selection, are the prices. We spent $115. for two folks sharing enough food to fill us and one tall can of Kirin - including tip.
The quality of sushi is so poor, it was embarrassing. The fish was okay, fresh. but the prep & taste was awful. It’s hard to imagine bad quality, tasteless rice in a contemporary Japanese restaurant, but they did manage to deliver tasteless rice. I ordered several rolls, including most popular ones and hand roles. Hand roles were just tubes of said rice rolled in dry nori with laughably small and unsavoury filling. It looked like they were rolled by a grandma who hasn’t tried a sushi hand roll before and went literally by its name.
On positive note, the staff was super friendly and attentive. Beer was served in an ice chilled mug. Customers who ordered ramens seemed to enjoy their meals. But myself I came for sushi into a sushi joint & it was a culinary sad & tasteless experience all around.
gordon garland
Maru has been my favorite for over 10 years. Stayed with them through hard times, they are getting better. I miss some of what was, no matter.
Emily Burke
When I'm missing Japan, Yataimura Maru is my go-to for authentic izakaya flavors, and the vibe is as close as you can get Stateside. All the food is delicious and the staff is friendly and attentive. So glad this place has survived the pandemic. (Are we still talking about that? 😅) Anyway, this place takes me back to Japan, 懐かしい！
Kristin Endres
Very good ramen, just wished my portion was a bit larger for the price (and considering it was ramen). Also toilet has a bidet, for those of you that partake.
The overall atmosphere saved it from being a one star review. If I could put 0 stars for the service then I would. The servers ignored our table even though there were only two other occupied tables in the whole restaurant. Even after many attempts of making eye contact and waving them down, they would continue to avoid us. Portions are very small despite the high prices. The food was ok but nothing special worth coming back for. Definitely skip this one
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
The service is terrible. Was ignored by our server, needed to get up to get items we had already asked for it to order more. Once and done type of place. Food not bad but not amazing either.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Just a mediocre Japanese restaurant.
They have almost everything Japanese it nothing stand out. All average, but I never had any bad experience here either to be fair.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
10/10, no complaints. Will be back asap. Soooooo good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good sushi place with a proper Japanese atmosphere. Makes fresh rolls that elevates the traditional flavors of sushi without the need for absurd novelty ingredients
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Low key izakaya with authentically funky decor and a very casual vibe. We love the chicken karaage, spicy tuna and mackerel.
Beer, wine and cocktail options, booth, table or counter seating and very good service. One of my faves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Small quant adorable shop, reminds me of Tokyo during the night. Cozy, warm, foods good, they make their noodles in house which is always appreciated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Tasty, decent. Exactly what you'd expect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We've been loyal customers of Yaraimura Maru for the past 3 years, and it continues to be one of our favorite spots! The food is always amazing—this time I had the Abu Udon and Shoyu Ramen, and both were absolutely delicious, as always. Cynthia and Phil were awesome—so kind, welcoming, and attentive. Their warm service really makes the experience extra special. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and great people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came here for our anniversary. And had great servers that were very friendly. There was plenty of room for us when we arrived at almost 9 PM on a Thursday night. I talked to the sushi person and she was very honest about what sushi was very fresh and which ones were just pretty fresh.
We ended up ordering Tako-Yaki, spicy salmon roll, Big Eye Tuna sashimi (was the freshest and most $$), salmon nigiri, a few hand rolls and a wonderful broth-less thick Ramen bowl. The broth-less ramen was the real stand out for the evening. I highly recommend trying it as the noodles were coated in a unique thick, delicious broth with a soft boiled egg and yummy charshu pork. It is called Kama-tama Ramen and is $16 for a good sized bowl or $24 for a large bowl.
One drawback, besides not having great sushi or much of a sushi selection, are the prices. We spent $115. for two folks sharing enough food to fill us and one tall can of Kirin - including tip.
Restaurantji Recommends
The quality of sushi is so poor, it was embarrassing. The fish was okay, fresh. but the prep & taste was awful. It’s hard to imagine bad quality, tasteless rice in a contemporary Japanese restaurant, but they did manage to deliver tasteless rice.
I ordered several rolls, including most popular ones and hand roles. Hand roles were just tubes of said rice rolled in dry nori with laughably small and unsavoury filling. It looked like they were rolled by a grandma who hasn’t tried a sushi hand roll before and went literally by its name.
On positive note, the staff was super friendly and attentive. Beer was served in an ice chilled mug. Customers who ordered ramens seemed to enjoy their meals.
But myself I came for sushi into a sushi joint & it was a culinary sad & tasteless experience all around.
Maru has been my favorite for over 10 years. Stayed with them through hard times, they are getting better. I miss some of what was, no matter.
When I'm missing Japan, Yataimura Maru is my go-to for authentic izakaya flavors, and the vibe is as close as you can get Stateside. All the food is delicious and the staff is friendly and attentive. So glad this place has survived the pandemic. (Are we still talking about that? 😅) Anyway, this place takes me back to Japan, 懐かしい！
Very good ramen, just wished my portion was a bit larger for the price (and considering it was ramen). Also toilet has a bidet, for those of you that partake.
Abu Ramen till i die
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