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Yama Japanese Restaurant

Sushi Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$

Union Square, New York

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Ranked #8 for spicy tuna in New York
"Everything is amazing but best spicy tuna in the city hands down."(8 Tips)
"... tartare appetizer, crispy shrimpy and negi toro sushi. Also tuna and salmon..."(4 Tips)
"Get the sashimi no shellfish - great deal for $26 and very fresh"(10 Tips)
"best lunch special in nyc = sushi zen box here for $14.95"(2 Tips)

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Sofia ChristopoulosJuly 18, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The sushi is amazing and fresh always! Been coming for years. A little crammed and always a wait, but so worth it. Rolls are the size of your face so no first dates haha. Good bang for your buck!!
Ron GabrielSeptember 13, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Service here is getting better and friendlier than in years past. Sushi is amazing. My faves: tuna tartare appetizer, crispy shrimpy and negi toro sushi. Also tuna and salmon sushi or sashimi.
James HollandJanuary 5, 2017
Fantastic sushi, and the miso sea bass appetiser was phenomenal. Short wait for a table (15 mins) and the system for holding people in the hallway needs some work... but it's worth the wait.
Clara SohMarch 13, 2013
Best in quality and size at the most reasonable price compared to so many other overrated/priced places in the city. They're UNI is the love of my life!
Jose BAugust 27, 2017
Great Sushi! One of my top places for sushi in town. I try to visit every time I'm in NYC. The handrolls are amazing. My personal favorite is the spicy tuna.
Nick BogartJune 23, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Sushi, sashimi, hand rolls, and cut rolls are all great. Fish is very fresh and the portions are large.
ᴡ ChaoMay 11, 2013
The best sushi I can find for less than $100 per head. It doesn't taste frozen. Salmon is my favorite. Roll #5 too!
EvanJanuary 18, 2013
This subterranean sushi place evokes a "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" kind of vibe. While the fish might not be AS good, it's my favorite in the neighborhood. Be prepared to wait at peak hours.
Yaz SAugust 10, 2019
The rolls are enormous and they’re very generous with how much fish is on each piece of sushi 👍🏽 Fish is really fresh, would skip any rolls with spicy mayo tbh
Erica SklarNovember 28, 2014
Their spicy mayo is different than most places. And really good. Small spot so go for week day lunch or prepare for a little wait.
Sigalle BarnessApril 27, 2019
Excellent sushi with a wide variety of fish! Also, get the Hamachi Kama!
Giuseppe TurittoMay 8, 2016
Been here 10+ times
The Zen Box is a great combination of everything, their salmon is very fresh, only place I eat the salmon roll.
David BrillJanuary 2, 2019
Crispy Shrimp and Sushi Deluxe are very good. Big sushi pieces.
Matthew FrappierMarch 20, 2013
The sushi is so great that you won't even notice the tight quarters and sometimes long wait. Servers are attentive and food comes out fresh and quickly.
Jane EyreJuly 23, 2015
Everything is good at Yama. Sushi sashimi for 2 fed 4 people. Yum
Gabrielle GolendaSeptember 19, 2014
Mango salmon roll, and any if the special rolls are super delish. Everything is stunning but modestly understated.
Sabrina MajeedMarch 5, 2016
Bomb lunch special $15 for a shit ton of sushi (sashimi, nigiri, and maki) and a vat of spicy mayo. I'm down
F-Factor NutritionSeptember 5, 2012
They tend to go heavy on the mayo, specify that you want your sushi without! Order a green salad to start. Really fresh fish, delish!
Steve KaliskiNovember 12, 2019
Everything. Looks may be deceiving, but this is some of the best sushi in the neighborhood.
Elba R.M.February 20, 2017
Love this sushi place, authentic Japanese food. It's crowded, might have to wait for a table.
Steven GantmanSeptember 20, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Get the sashimi no shellfish - great deal for $26 and very fresh
Ernesto GutierrezSeptember 19, 2021
A no frills Japanese restaurant with charming outdoor sitting. A good bargain for the price. Fish was fresh but the rice is bland. Beers are served slightly colder than room temperature 😒
Lindsay CApril 15, 2016
Fresh fish, good quality and reasonable prices! Great for dinner on a week night.
dipti p.November 15, 2014
the nameko soup is excellent. try the avocado cucumber rolls, regular cut!
Keegan Vance ForteSeptember 15, 2016
Been here 10+ times
The Hamachi Carpaccio special app is incredible. And $7 32oz Asahi beers!
James MullanyMay 14, 2013
Sashimi is nice and thin, but big. Prob one of the better places that I've had sashimi at.
Francis UdlerJune 26, 2012
Everything is great!! Beef teriyaki was delicious and sushi was very fresh. Pieces are big
Matthew WeinbergNovember 26, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Excellent Uni (urchin) here, and they're very honest about when it's fresh and worth getting.
Andrea BendeckFebruary 10, 2015
Although fish is fresh, the rice is so mushy you can barely taste it. Place is hard to spot but location is cozy.
Jordan CrookAugust 9, 2014
Been here 10+ times
This is a hidden gem. The spicy mayo will change your life.
Joanna SternFebruary 5, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Best sushi in town. The spicy mayo is outstanding; ask for a side of it for dipping.
AlexJune 26, 2012
Vegetarians, you can ask them to make a sweet potato tempura roll with avocado.
НатальяJanuary 30, 2018
Good sushi! Special rolls have big portion.
Tariq AhmadOctober 1, 2017
Excellent sushi. Pretty much everything here is solid.
Giulia MJune 10, 2019
Mango salmon roll, jalapeño crab crisp, crispy tuna rice
Jackie SiegelNovember 25, 2012
Hands down, some of the freshest fish I've ever had. Salmon sashimi is a must.
Parker ChambersJuly 13, 2017
Best value in the area.
Mike FabbriSeptember 16, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Everything is amazing. My usual order is the spicy tuna roll, the #2, and the #7.
AthenaJune 14, 2010
Best sushi in the city. Spicey tuna/yellowtail is delicious. Slightly pricey but worth it. Rolls are quite sizable; service is good.
Eric JaffeMarch 8, 2018
Fantastic. Great presentation and modest prices.
Andrea BaptistaMay 14, 2011
Been here 50+ times
The sea eel is amazing and melts in your mouth. Also, the special rolls are quite large!
Stephanie KimFebruary 27, 2017
The lunch bento is perfect and so delish.
Karen A.December 20, 2013
Sushi zen lunch special is the best deal!!
D SicMay 13, 2016
Generous lunch portions. Try the jalapeño options
hafeez rajiAugust 23, 2011
I think i was over stuffed when i got here so I can't really speak to much to the food, it's ok, the place is somewhat small, not ideal for a party larger than 4 but definitely worth a mention Read more
Dinah LehmannMay 23, 2012
The hotate appetizer on the dinner menu and the crispy shrimpy are deeeeelish!
Sveta KotletaApril 28, 2015
Got a Sushigasm from toro tartar and spicy tuna inside out roll
Jane KatzDecember 8, 2015
best lunch special in nyc = sushi zen box here for $14.95
Error404 Hack2learnMarch 9, 2014
Order Sushi #5. So good
Pamela CastilloApril 18, 2012
Get the #5 special roll! Mmmm... Spicy mayo!

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