I've been to this place a good handful of times over the past few years and I've never had a bad experience. The staff has always been attentive and food comes out pretty quick. The sushi's good and fairly priced especially as prices have been going up and I've also noticed they've been doing deals on rolls, and sometimes for military. Definitely becoming my top spot in Esco read more

I'm surprised they have low reviews. I'm pretty picky with sushi and I loved it. The service was fast and server friendly. Looks nice inside and was clean. I don't eat raw sushi but the rolls I did have were delicious. They do have a discount for take out as well as dine in on select rolls. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and wasn't crazy busy! read more

Decided to give this place a try since sushi options are very limited in the area. We saw the mixed reviews, but all the recent ones are 4 stars and up so we thought it would be nice. Maybe we just came in on a bad day (or maybe we weren't treated well because we aren't regulars), but the service my family got was terrible. When we first got there we had to wait 15 minutes to be seated even though there were 20 empty tables and no line in front of us. Then when we were seated it took 15 more minutes just get our drink order. 2 other groups were sat after us and they immediately got water, wasabi and ginger on their tables. 10 minutes later we finally got our waters and put in our appetizers and main food order. The table behind us ordered after us and they got their appetizers inmediately within 10 minutes of them putting in their order. Then the table in front of us ALSO got their appetizers AND rolls. We had to call over a server just to ask where our miso soup was even at. 20 minutes later we finally get the soup and wings. And 15 minutes later, the rolls finally came. The other 2 tables already finished their food and were paying and we were just barely getting our food. The only thing saving this review is the food. The food was delicious and I'd say worth the price, but why were we treated so much differently than the other diners? The other 2 tables were in and out within 45 minutes and we were there almost 90. We didn't even order much - just 2 miso soups, chicken wings, and 3 rolls. That shouldn't take 1.5 hours to make. The place is clean and in a nice area but I don't think we will be returning here again. read more

The waitress wasn't attentive. She never checked on us after we received our food until it was time to pay the bill. No refilling drinks, no checking on us. The sushi was good. Expensive but good. My teenager got his food first and was completely finished before they brought my salad. It was ridiculous and the server never came by to let me know that my salad was coming or what the hold up was. We won't be going back. They raised their prices so the Groupon isn't really a deal. read more

Delicious food in Escondido that's worth the visit! Try their Bento Boxes for kids as well as dessert. I enjoyed my rolls. Albacore was amazing. Great service and relaxing dining area. I wouldn't hesitate to drop in again. read more

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Omg these oysters are great and the chef said they are from Catalina Island. The California rolls was tasty and I was able to hold my food down. What a delicious meal and the service is great. The environment seems like they are renovating in the other room but the room we were in nice and chilly since it was a hot day. We will be back since this is our favorite oyster spot. read more

Sushi Yama - Oyster Half Shell - Sushi Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

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Never had an issue with this restaurant until today. I completely understand that it may have been a busy time, but after being seated, no one came to our table for over 10 minutes to take our drink or food order. During that time, we noticed other customers who arrived after us were greeted and had their orders taken almost immediately. We waited a few more minutes in hopes that someone would come by, but unfortunately no one did. We ultimately decided to leave, but before doing so, we made sure to respectfully inform the manager about our experience. It was disappointing, especially since we've always had positive visits here in the past. read more

I like coming here, the foods good, but I was disappointed to be charged extra for small sides of eel sauce and spicy mayo during a dine-in visit. I wasn't informed there would be an additional charge when I requested them. It's only $2 each, but it feels like nickel-and-diming for basic condiments that are typically standard with sushi, especially when dining in and already tipping on the full meal. If there are additional charges like this, they should be clearly communicated upfront so guests aren't surprised at checkout but even then, charging for basic condiments is ridiculous. read more

I was able to dine here as part of the Sushi Smackdown event. We were able to try a variety of menu items: garlic & spicy edamame, gyoza, stuffed jalapeño, albacore roll, Escondido roll, crunch roll, (1 or 2 other rolls i can't remember the name of) and the bananas foster dessert. Every single thing was soooo good. I am not out in Escondido often, but I will be sure to stop by here whenever I am. read more

A friend recommended Sushi Yama to me because I was looking to finding a great sushi spot since I eat sushi at least twice a week. I ordered several different speciality rolls,, their sliced seared pepper crusted Ahi with sliced Avocado , calamari and a few other items. I did as for spicy mayo to be put on side, but the eel sauce was ok, Infact I asked for extra eel sauce on the side. I didn't check order & I should have. When I got home and saw my almost two hundred dollar order I was so disappointed. I guess asking for spicy mayo on the side, but eel sauce on rolls was ok, meant no spicy mayo, no eel sauce, but add eel to everything and charge me extra for that. I am not a huge eel person, it also didn't smell good, so this was very disappointing because it was on all but one roll. The salmon in all rolls had pin bones all through it. I was looking forward to trying the seared sliced ahi with Avocado and it was no where to be found. There was a roll I didn't order that had tuna & Avocado in it, so clearly they gave me that instead of the sliced Ahi & Avocado. I learned sushi is a form of art, they take their time to make them beautiful. That is not what I got. Everything was clearly rushed, thrown together, so the rolls just fell apart. Very disappointed read more

This place is great! Honestly do not understand their low score and I'm so glad I ignored it in making our choice for dinner. We decided to do a walking sushi crawl and try a couple of places we'd never been. This one is so good! The nicest and most attentive staff, 50% off a lot of different interesting rolls, and a clean, not cluttered atmosphere with a hip and fun vibe. So good! Love you sushi Yama!!!! read more

Sushi Yama - Escondido roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

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Great sushi, great prices! ... look for the ** for half off selected rolls. The Chronics roll is delicious! read more

Sushi Yama - Sushi Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

Hilda was amazing the sushi is bomb. music is great and the ambiance is prime. Ive been coming here for years!! Full bar helps hahah read more

Sushi Yama - Flying eagle and green muscles r bomb - Sushi Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

This spot was good. Excellent attentive service. The prices at first we thought they were kind of expensive but it ended up being really cheap because certain rolls are 50% off. They gave us a lot of ginger and wasabi which is a plus in my book. Not stingy at all. Sushi was good. Restaurant was clean. read more

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Sushi Yama is the bomb!!!! I highly recommend both the Escondido and Deja Vu roll! Quality is always reliable, service is fantastic, and the flavors are off the charts. Make this a regular stop, so good!!! read more

Sushi Yama - Sushi Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

Yummy yummy in my tummy- This is always my go to spot. The ambiance is great, rich in authenticity and top notch decorum. read more

Came for an event. The staff served throughout and was friendly. The sushi was fresh and flavorful. Some with the mango sauce was delicious. The garlic salt edemame is def worth trying to begin. Wish to come again to try more of their sushi read more

Chicken Fried Rice is AMAZING!!!! Absolutely the best! Quick and fast service, if you're more in the mood for sushi go for the Escondido Roll and/or the Orange County! read more

Sushi Yama - Chicken Fried Rice! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

Great atmosphere. Great location. Friendly staff. Service is fast. Presentation of the food is good. read more

Sushi Yama - Soup with bento - Sushi Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

Sushi Yama is hands-down one of the best spots for sushi in Escondido. The food is always fresh, the quality of the fish is excellent, and the prices are very reasonable compared to other sushi places. Their 50% off menu is generous and delicious. You can tell they really care about what they serve. Every roll we've tried has been packed with unique flavors, and the portions are generous too. The only downside is the bathrooms -- they could definitely use some updating and a good deep clean. But honestly, the food more than makes up for it, and I'll keep coming back because the sushi is just that good. But I really really really suggest management address the men's bathroom. If you're looking for great sushi at a great price, Sushi Yama is the place to go! read more

We called in for a reservation the same day and spoke with Tala. When we arrived, she greeted us and graciously accommodated our party of 12. The service was exceptional, and she was incredibly attentive to our daughter's shellfish allergies. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was pleasant. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience. read more

I have always liked the food here, but tonight's visit was wonderful. The food came out much faster despite a full dining room, and the rolls were 50% off for dine-in customers, allowing me to try some new things since we wouldn't bust the budget on two rolls! We tried yakitori which was great! Perfectly cooked and moist. I also tried the albacore special and I loved it! The spicy tuna hand roll was good size for the price and well balanced. The music wasn't overly loud, just a good mix and a relaxing way to end our day. Hilda was a great server as well, promptly refilling our drinks and keeping us stocked. She also had a great atti read more

The Salmon Bento Box was really great. It came with a lot of food, which made it feel like a very satisfying meal. Everything was very tasty, and the salmon was especially good. My 7 year didn't want a kids meal just a side of salmon-that's how yummy it is!I really enjoyed the variety in the box, and everything tasted fresh and well prepared. Thank you for such a delicious meal. read more

Sushi Yama - Sushi Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Portions: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 4/5 Price: $$ ADA access: no Restrooms: yes Dogs: service animals only Kid Friendly: yes Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: few Ambiance: casual Pros: excellent service, delicious sushi Cons: essentially none read more

Sushi Yama - 11/01/2023 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

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Delicious as usual! Service was great ! Never disappoints! Had a wonderful Mothers Day! Ordered so much had to bring home!

The service was great, food was fresh, and the ambiance on the patio was perfect! I would definitely recommend this place as a great first date destination. read more

Sushi Yama - Sushi Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

Food was excellent and atmosphere was fun and lively! Loved that we could pick rolls that were 50% off too and they were delicious. We'll be back for sure! read more

The Sushi making master! Great flavors and presentation Excellent wait staff. When up in Escondido stop in you will be Sushi Happy! read more

Food was good with quick service. There's no happy hour but a lot of rolls are 50% off. Not bad while I was in the area. Ambiance was quiet and clean. read more

Back again for their miso soup and sashimi lunch this time. It was delicious and very filling. Alexis, our server made us felt welcome and appreciated. Good service :) The inside of the restaurant still looks modern with cool music playing. read more

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Absolutely fabulous! The food was a 10/10--flavorful, fresh, and clearly high quality. While it's a little pricey, the experience and service make it worthwhile. Customer service was friendly and attentive. read more

This place was delicious. Good service they were quick and friendly, I'd recommend this place if you're ever in Escondido. read more

Sushi Yama - Chapulin Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

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Great place for affordable Sushi in North County San Diego, the rolls are great and my family loves Sushi so it's my go to spot when I'm in the area. read more

Great service, amazing food, and wonderful environment. Definitely would recommend to all sushi lovers. Probably the best in town, my new favorite sushi spot. read more

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Came for lunch, really big portions at a great price. Very friendly staff, definitely coming back! read more

Sushi Yama - Sushi Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

To be honest, we weren't expecting too much from here. Boy, we were pleasantly surprised. The food is DELICIOUS. Nigiri. Oyster Shooters. Citrus Yellowtail. Green Lip Mussels. Hamachi Kama. Poke Bowl. Tempura Ice Cream. w0W! w0W! w0W! Do NOT sleep on this place. This is now our HAPPY PLACE for Japanese Food in Escondido! read more

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Good service, discounts on drinks and sushi (like 50% off if you're dining in) and it's everyday! Great apps too, definitely a spot we hit up pretty often! read more

Food was way above the bar, service was awesome, very friendly, felt like home. Ate outside in December and it was very comfortable, loved the lighting. Most definitely recommend for anyone in the area. read more

We've been coming here to Sushi Yama for years and everything is amazing. The service and ambience is 10 out of 10! read more

Love this place. Been coming for over a decade. Great service. Theyre always nice and know when you need help. read more

Sushi Yama - Eating sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Escondido, California