It's always good to share with someone a really good sushi bar. Yama is exactly that!…read more The food is incredibly fresh, presentation is beautiful, and I've ordered several items on the menu and have not been disappointed in anything. If you're looking for a reasonably priced yet amazing lunch, do try the Yama sushi bar.

Unfortunately my lunch from here was a miss! A lot of sushi places don't do their lunch specials on…read moreSundays but I had a craving. So I found Yama's lunch entree deals and thought I'd try it. Regrettably, the nigiri fish was nothing special and pretty bland and the rice on the nigiri and the roll was really old and not good. Must have come on an off day

This is an excellent family owned business! We love the fresh sushi and kind customer service.read more

Was recently visiting friends in Annapolis and they suggested making the short 15 min drive across…read morethe Thomas Johnson Bridge (or what the locals refer to as the Solomons Bridge) into nearby Edgewater to have dinner at Nova. I usually approach suburban sushi joints with a bit of trepidation, but tbh, I had an excellent experience here. Located in a cookie-cutter strip mall, the place was PACKED on a Friday night. The interior could also be described as "any Asian restaurant in America" with tile flooring, dark hardwood furniture, a large sushi bar, and generic art pieces on the wall. We started with an appetizer of Edamame and small bottles of hot sake. The soybeans were steamed in their pods and lightly salted and had that addictive quality which paired well with the slightly sweet and acidic flavor profile of sake. Sushi plate arrived about 10 minutes later, and again for suburb sushi, I was pleasantly surprised. Standouts included: * spider roll - Deep fried soft shell crab is a standard bearer and is a reflection of the sushi chefs skills. Crab had a light batter and wasn't overly oily. * Spicy scallop - Anytime a place advertises a dish as being spicy, my default is it will be "American level spicy." The scallops tasted fresh and didn't have any slimy texture (unlike at some places). Cucumber and tempura bits added a nice crunch; spicy mayo was more sweet than adding any heat. * Wicked Tuna Roll - Actually, quite good. Inside the roll contained spicy tuna, cukes, onions; which was then topped with cuts of tuna and a jalpeno "salsa." All of the contrasting flavors complemented each other. Service was as expected. Wait staff arrived within 3 minutes of initial seating, kept water glasses filled, and frequently stopped by to check on us. If you're out in Edgewater or the Annapolis area and are seeking good sushi, bookmark Nova.

Shika was an amazing discovery in Annapolis. Probably the best sushi I've had in the area. They…read morehave lots of options to choose from. We decided to get the Godzilla, Santa Claus, Cherry Grove and Kiss of fire rolls. All of them were perfect. 10/10. Food was served very quickly. For drinks we tried their Thai Ice Tea which was also very good and sweet. At the end of our meal we got a free piece of cake and it was delicious. The ambience is very cozy and intimate which makes this place even better. I'm glad we went to Shika, I'm sure I'll be back soon.

None of the dishes we ordered tasted good. The ingredients of the ramen were low quality including…read morethe meat which tasted like it has been frozen for 8 months, and the meat in the rolls and gyoza tasted old.

Still five stars Try…read moreBattlestar and the heart shaped sushi. Even the miso soup is good.

Cute small sushi spot. I had high hopes going into Teriyaki House because of the reviews, but was…read moresomewhat disappointed. I was seated fairly quickly! But it took 15 minutes after being sat to get spoken to + my order taken. Our server apologized for the wait which is appreciated. I'm aware that I am not the only guest in the restaurant, but 15 minutes is wild. The spicy tuna, yellowtail, salmon, and tuna roll were all good. Yellowtail is the best. The miso soup lacks flavor. Everything is reasonably priced!

On a work trip in Annapolis and we were craving ramen (the cold made it mandatory). We almost…read moreskipped this spot because the name "bubble tea" made it seem less legit but wow, we would've missed out. Coming from LA, I had standards and it delivered. The broth was rich and comforting, portions were generous, and the soft-boiled egg was perfectly flavorful. We also got karaage and gyoza and they disappeared fast. Spacious, clean, lots of seating, and exactly what we needed in this weather. Definitely a solid ramen stop don't let the name fool you.

Only ever tried their drinks. Pretty good variety of options on the menu. Interior is beautiful and…read moreplenty of seating. Cashier was very helpful answering my questions. Haven't gotten a sushi burrito or poke bowl yet but I like that you can just fill out a paper slip and hand it to them, I hate the pressure of making decisions on the spot. But what I really want to praise and what led me to writing a review was the zang zang taro drink! The best taro drink ever. Most boba shop's taro milk is so overly sweet and artificial. This drink uses a taro paste and mixed with the milk of choice it s the perfect flavor. The perfect ratio or sweet and taro flavor.

The lemongrass tofu is great and full of flavor! The shaking beef is good too for a change. The pho…read morehere is also our fave outside of Northern Virginia places.

Best pho ever. Love the Thai tea too!! The menu has a variety of options and the customer service…read moreis great.

We finally went I have wanted to for a long time. Good variety on the menu so something for…read moreeveryone. The staff was really attentive. I loved the soup dumpling and had some of my sons ramen which was great hubby got spicy ramen and it wasn't that spicy but I'm sure we could have asked for some extra spice cute place and like that they had wet napkins for your on

This was such a nice find for a new lunch spot! I wish we had one in the Hampton Roads, Tidewater,…read moreVirginia area. The table presentation with the round white plates, chopsticks, and packaged wet wipes, along with a large glass pitcher of ice water with the black and red cups elevated the dining experience. The bright Umami Ramen & Dumplings logo and restaurant signage caught our eye right away while in the shopping center. This Japanese restaurant is very clean and inviting. Our server, Linda was friendly and very helpful when we asked which of the Artisan Ramen bowls on the menu she'd recommend. She was right on her recommendation! The Tonkotsu Ramen with chashu (braised pork belly) was hot and delicious. My husband really enjoyed the flavors of the broth, the savory pork belly, and was pleasantly surprised by the corn in the dish. We also ordered the pork soup dumplings and edamame. Both were very good! And I'm a fan of both dishes. Delicious food in a pleasing environment is a win! So happy we found time to enjoy Umami!

My favorite Pho place In Annapolis! I recommend the #5 combo ..you get a little of everything! The…read moreservice is excellent and super friendly. The milieu is cozy...can't beat it on a cold or chilly day...heck on any day for that matter! Hot or not! Go Pho! Shout out Karina (my server)...she recommends the spicy miso by the way!

This is an average clear broth PHO. It is very traditional and you will get what you expect. I…read moredon't think it is the best Pho in town, but I do have it most times I am in the area because I am a lover of Pho. When I first started coming here it seemed to be managed by Vietnamese but now it appears to be all Latino staffed. Perhaps it changed hands. The quality it still similar, I just appreciate when the ethnicity of the food matches the staff, when possible. But, the staff is friendly and the service is quick. Only thing I don't like is that they are open until 9:PM but it seems if you come after 8:30 they are cleaning up and don't really want to serve you. They should serve until closing time. This is not uncommon in restaurants, but you know... sometimes you really want that bowl of Pho! The search engines list them as OPEN, but they really aren't. I like it and will keep returning. I think we only have 4 Pho places in the Annapolis area (this, Eastport, Severna Park and Davidsonville) so we need to keep them all in business! :)