Yama

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About Yama

Yama is a Japanese restaurant located in the Midtown East neighborhood at 308 E. 49th St. (bet. 1st & 2nd Aves.) in New York, NY 10022. Yama has been described as an Good Japanese restaurant and has received an average rating of 5 by our members.

Quick Facts

Cuisine: Japanese, Tempura
Accepts Credit Card: Yes
Parking: N/A

Atmosphere: N/A
Take Reservations: Yes
Serves Alcohol: N/A
Smoking Allowed:No

User Reviews for Yama

food		“... Hell, I'l even eat that organic brown rice cardboard sushi from Whole Foods. I'd prefer mediocre sushi any day to Italian or Chinese food... “...I love Sushi Yama. The food is delicious, fresh and affordable... “...The gramercy location is extremely crowded and the service is fine. The sushi portion is large and quality is fine esp the king crab though the crab st... “...The best sushi in New York City. Everyone I bring here for the first time always ends up coming back for more in the future... “...I have been to this restaurant a couple of times, service was good, food was ok though I felt that the value received was not that great. It's an ok re... “...Just had dinner here tonight, so the review is fresh. Kitchen items were of good quality; hamachi - kama in particular (note: this is a boney item)...
ambiance		“...Now being from LA I've never had much respect for NY sushi. New Yorkers rave about Blue Ribbon sushi and Bond Street which in all honesty wouldn't surv... “...I used to visit Yama quite frequently a few years back when I lived in the city. I loved the fresh sashimi, the generous portions, and that very "Japan...
service		“...The first time I went to Yama it was amazing, and I was so excited to have another great sushi place in the city. But I went back about a month later a... “... The food is delicious, fresh and affordable. The service is fantastic... “... K. service would have been excellent except for the aloof sushi chef (we sat at sushi bar) who replied to any queries with "just what is on the sheet"...
value		“...I love sushi. All kinds...
rolls		“... Eel avocado roll with mayo, tuna with mayo, salmon with mayo, albacore with mayo. After a couple rolls I needed a nap to just digest all the white goo... “... The portions however, were absurd! I apprec. The rolls are huge, like HUGE! I pride myself on being able to fit unusually large things in my mouth... “... The staff was extremely friendly and we were even offered a complimentary chef's special tasting at the sushi bar while waiting for our first rolls to come...
fish		“... It really doesn't matter. Give me some sticky rice, semi decent fish, and seaweed and I'm happy... “.... and then my orders came, not the same quality of fish anymore :( sigh... “... The staff was extremely friendly and we were even offered a complimentary chef's speci. All the fish was extremely fresh and everything was very tasty...
bit		“...My roommate and I were walking down Bleeker street one day and stumbled upon Yama. It looked nondescript and busy enough to warrant a try... “...serves without id most of the time great place to meet up with friends for a drink ordering food is not required or expected two thumbs up baaabyy... “...The service is, without a doubt, the most awful I have EVER had. After eating we hoped to order dessert, and we were rudely told that the kitchen was c...