Nice location, plenty of parking, very bright & clean dining area. Super friendly Staff !!! We tried two different Bento Box Lunches- reasonable prices, especially for what u get. Miso soup & salad come with it to start and then your box. The Bento Box is full of unique & tasty food items. I am not a huge fan of Tofu, but thiers was delicious. Really really good, and the Tempura was exceptional. I did Sushi which was awesome & fresh. My wife did Salmon, she let me try some & it is probably some of the best that I have ever had. It was remarkable. This spot has jumped to our favorite list, and will be back way sooner than we expected. . read more

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5/5 for the food, service, and ambiance! I had a different sushi go-to spot that I used to go to, but I think this may be my new favorite! The servers were kind and the assortment of nigiri as well as the signature roll we picked out were so fresh and just perfect. The only thing I would not get is the hand roll only because the nori was damp by the time it came out and I would rather just get another nigiri pair. read more

Sushi Yama - Scallop assassin roll - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Yes, yes, I know it sounds crazy, but I had the best shrimp tempura roll here. I love sushi, and that is a staple roll for me, but something about this one completely blew me away. The roll looked like any other shrimp tempura at first, but it must have been made with extra love. The shrimp had the perfect crisp and texture. It was so good that it honestly makes me think about going back right now, even though the place is over an hour away. I also ordered the spider roll, which was delicious. Everything tasted incredibly fresh. I ordered the Scallop Assassin roll as well, and while it was not my favorite, I do think it is something someone else would enjoy. I ordered online for pickup, so I am wondering if I had a bit of a finger slip when ordering, because it is not a roll I would normally choose. For that reason, I am not knocking off any stars -- it just was not for me personally. The service was quick and patient, allowing me time to look everything over and checking back in at just the right moments. Even though I ordered for pick up I had extra time so asked if I could eat there and ordered the spider roll once I got there. I arrived about an hour before they closed for their lunch break, so I was not there very long, but the atmosphere was quiet, and the restaurant looked clean and well decorated. Overall, I am adding Sushi Yama to my list for when I am in the area. There are so many rolls I still want to try. Everything felt fairly priced, which I really appreciate -- I cannot stand price gouging. read more

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I could not believe they allowed a non-service dog in the restaurant to dine with the owner. In addition, the dog was in a chair. Disappointed. read more

Sushi Yama - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

We stumbled on this spot after the restaurant we planned to go to turned out to be closed. Sushi Yama turned out to be a great find! The interior is very inviting and service was friendly. The sushi counter is somewhat open so you can see the sushi chefs at work, which I always really like! We started our meal with steamed gyoza which were great, then moved on to 3 different rolls. We tried the popular Yummy Yama and Bubba rolls (both were awesome!) and a classic Spicy Tuna. We really enjoyed all of them and were happy with the price point as well! read more

Sushi Yama - Love the presentation - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

We were looking for a new Japanese restaurant near Tysons and found Sushi Yama. It's a small shop with sushi bar seating and tables. The restaurant was clean and the service was great. I started with a warm saki and order the Momo roll (salmon, cucumber, spicy crab, and yummy crunchy batter). The wife ordered the Rainbow Bulgogi Donburi with seven veggies. All in all a great experience. read more

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We stopped in for dinner tonight and sat at the sushi bar. It's a cozy restaurant, but very busy and the service is great. To start, we ordered the jalapeño Yama bomb. It's their version of jalapeño poppers. There were 3 jalapeños split in half, stuffed with spicy tuna and cream cheese, then fried and topped with spicy mayo and eel sauce. So good! My husband was surprised by the texture of the tuna. It was a lot like sausage the way they prepare it, but a much healthier version. So good! For our main we ordered the sashimi and sushi for two. Wow. The presentation was beautiful, fish was fresh, and it was A LOT of food for two. It also comes with two side salads and miso soup. I highly recommend both. This restaurant is very reasonably priced for what we got, fish is fresh, and the service is great. read more

Sushi Yama - Sushi and sashimi for two - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Great sushi spot in Vienna! I had a wonderful dining experience here for dinner. I ordered the tuna hand roll and spicy tuna hand roll and both were delicious and generous with fish. Sushi and sashimi platter was very fresh. I wish the cuts were cut bigger though. The yellowtail nigiri was probably my favorite of the meal. Customer service was spectacular. The waitresses were attentive and warm. They constantly checked in on us and refilled and cleared our plates promptly. This sushi spot is worth going to! read more

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though I am oft given to jest and mockery of excess, I do speak plainly when merit is found. At Sushi Yama, I partook of fare honest and well-wrought, and was well pleased. The toro was rich and tender, soft upon the tongue, bearing that deep and buttery savor known only to fish of good quality and careful handling. It was served without folly or needless adornment, and thus allowed to speak for itself -- which it did, eloquently. Likewise, the Yummy Yama roll proved most agreeable: balanced in taste, clean in preparation, and made with a mind toward harmony rather than excess. Each bite was sound and satisfying, neither heavy nor wanting. The master of the house governeth kindly and with good cheer, seeing to his guests with a manner both courteous and sincere. There is comfort in such stewardship. Sul sul! Dag dag! Yibs yibs -- nooboo plerg! The plumbob hovereth green, and the moodlet is "Well Fed." Thus do I say: when a man desireth good fish, fair portion, and a table kept in good order, this house doth not fail him. No tricks, no noise -- only honest sushi, well made. Dag dag, and fare thee well. read more

We ordered Sushi from Sushi Yama on May 16th. On line it showed a picture of Dragon Mango and California's Rolls . We ordered The Dragon Mango only to come home and find plain Dragon Rolls. We called the restaurant back and complained about the wrong order to their receptionist and Mr. Moon maybe he is the manager . We clicked a picture of the online post and sent it they refused to believe that this item was on their menu and we got no response back. That is bad customer service and unprofessional. read more

Sushi Yama - Mango and dragon rolls - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Supa fresh, supa good. A smaller restaurant with super sweet waitresses and just a homey vibe. They have normal seating and a sushi bar to watch the masters do their thing. I've been going to this place for a while and it's always great. Their bento box deals for lunch are really great but this time we came for the freshly caught ocean creatures. The maki was great as it never disappoint, I got the akai roll and a california and my friend got the handrolls and a maki (I don't know the actual name of it). Clean cut, nothing out of the ordinary, the fake flowers had the lady next to us a little too excited but I guess that's what nice plate decor does for people. read more

Sushi Yama - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Salmon lovers!!! This is the place. The set has spicy salmon rolls, traditional sushi, sashimi, a salad and soup. It's my daughter's favorite. read more

Best sushi I've ever had! High quality and Large pieces for lunch! Tempura fried to perfection. Amazing quality and quantity for the price! Most underrated sushi restaurant in America. read more

I love Sushi Yama! I've been coming here for endless amount of years and will continue. They are always so welcoming and friendly to everyone no matter who it is. It's a very small but homey restaurant with authentic food and decorations. It's very clean and the food is top quality!! read more

Sushi Yama - Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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One of my favorite places to visit for lunch in Vienna. I've been here multiple times with great experiences, but this past visit stood out to me. I arrived here with a larger group on coworkers (about 14 people). We typically arrive before noon, but it doesn't ever get too crowded. We were seated at 2 different tables of 7 and were brought waters immediately. Shortly after, our orders were taken and the sushi was brought out in a timely manner. Once we finished eating, our plates were cleared from the table and checks were brought out separate. Service is always great, but given we had two big groups you could tell they did everything they could to prioritize us which I really appreciated. As for the food I tend to mix around a bit but my favorite roll is the smoky yama roll. You can even smell it being finished when they torch the salmon on the top of the roll for a smoky flavor. Prices are within reason as two rolls will fill you up for the day post-lunch. Finally, the restaurant is located in an accessible parking lot making it easy to always get in and out of. Please try this place if you're looking for sushi within the Tyson's/Vienna area! read more

Sushi Yama - Oishi Roll and Smoky Yama Roll - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

This is a Vienna favorite, as evidenced by the constant stream of people seen at lunch and dinner hours - this is definitely a family friendly place. Sushi is always fresh and it's cool to see the chefs in action along the bar. My go-to non-sushi dish is the rainbow bulgogi. A solid 4 stars in my book. read more

Sushi Yama - Rainbow bulgogi donburi - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Our go-to place in Vienna, VA, when craving for the best quality sushi/sashimi. Never disappointed for the past several years. The service is always nice. We love sitting at the bar and enjoying watching the chefs creating beautiful raw fish dishes. Today, we got a special treat on the house from the chefs. Three beautiful bites of the special delicious sushi. Thank you!! Love Sushi Yama. Will be back for sure. read more

I come to sushi Yama a lot for lunch. The sushi is always spectacular. This time I went it was spectacular. Perfect combination of flavors. You really can't go wrong with any of the options but I really liked the yummy Yama , and kimochee rolls. Service was quick and efficient as always and the restaurant had a peaceful ambiance. If you're looking for one of the best sushi restaurants in Vienna look no further. read more

Sushi Yama - Kimochee and yummy Yama roll - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Normally we go to Sushi Yoshi (not to be confused w Sushi Oishi!!') but they close at 2pm for lunch, so we went to this similar fabulous sushi joint and we were pleasantly pleased w the very fresh and generous Chirashi dish all served w a yummy salad that had a nutty ginger dressing as well as miso soup. They also had steak teriyaki which was ok but won't knock them as they are truly a sushi joint but one person in our group is not a sushi person. One from our party accidentally went to Yama chen right next door which is strange that two sets of Japanese restaurants have a similar name next door. Service was great and definitely will be back. read more

Sushi Yama - Teriyaki steak w a smidgen of veggies--half eaten steak. Sauce seemed canned but does the job for those not into sushi. - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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We had take out order of yellow tail and salmon sashimi and a few rolls today (4/1/2026). As a yellow tail lover, I immediately can tell their yellow tail and their salmon quality is very low. I even suspected that is real yellow tail. read more

This is a little hidden gem. This was my second time at Sushi Yama and it was just as delicious as the first time. The rolls aren't huge but they are tasty. Everything is very fresh. Have fun and try something new. The waitress was very attentive and the place is cute. read more

Sushi heaven! Fresh, flavorful, and beautiful presentation. Service was spot on too. Definitely coming back for more!

My favorite local sushi place. They do it well here. If you can sit at the sushi bar and watch the chefs work their magic rolling those magical maki rolls, cut slivers of sashimi, and neatly press those nigiri. I do also really enjoy their sesame dressing on their salad. They do have a peanut dressing but I find the sesame is just slightly different enough to still be the perfect accompaniment to your incoming sushi fix. Their lunch special is so well priced and perfect for catching up with a girlfriend, business meeting, or even enjoying a nice meal by yourself. Dinner is great too. Make sure you have a reservation as it does tend to get quite busy. read more

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Met a friend for lunch. I got the teriyaki bento box. The miso soup was great as usual. Salad with dressing equally delicious. Loved the flavor of the dressing. On the box, the tempura was fresh and good. It included a shrimp, broccoli, onion ring, yam/sweet potato, and a string bean. The salmon was over cooked and the quantity seemed to be less than I remembered. Loved the tofu bites. The sushi was good but I had to ask for wasabi and there was no pickled ginger. The three dumplings were ok. read more

Sushi Yama - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Fresh, Fresh and more Fresh! The fish and all presentations have been uplifted under the direction of their owner and chef along with the cuts of fish appear bigger and although food prices have good up for everyone in this business of "perishable" entrée items, to me, the "price points" are more than fair and sometimes very reasonable. Mr. Moon which took over a few months ago, adding additional chefs which are very well experienced and deserving of praise in their "tip" jar. The service has always been good but even faster, knowing what is expected from new ownership and servers and chefs working seamlessly because there is no shortage of staff. Yes, the restaurant needs a "refresh" but small changes are taking place with the more decorative flatware as well as a needed uplift in their music selection, which gives a bit of a NYC "SoHo" vibe. Now, just in terms of "quality" and preparation, I myself (and Emerson too) would rate this place as a "top ten" for my location and not #23 as it is rated here. read more

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Yama remains one of my favorite sushi restaurants in Northern Virginia. As of May 2021 they are doing takeout only--and I applaud them for minimizing potential risk to employees and patrons for dining inside during the Covid19 pandemic. My go-to remains the sushi and sashimi combo for two. It comes with miso soup and a salad with the most delicious ginger dressing. I'll often add a Yama house hand roll, which is stuffed with salmon, tuna, and tobiko. I've never had a bad meal. The rice is perfectly prepared and the fish is fresh. The prices are very reasonable. If you're looking for your new 'it's Thursday night and I'm craving sushi' spot, give Yama a shot. read more

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Everything was so fresh. The food tasted so delicious. The place was well organized and clean. The service was excellent. Jessie took care of our table. Wow, she is an outstanding server. She was always very attentive and professional. She is a great asset to the restaurant. read more

The sushi here consistently is phenomenal and has a great mouthfeel to it. Often times sushi places will somehow cut corners to pad their bottom line. Too much rice, too thin of a cut of fish, the fish is either cheap or super frozen or not really the cut of fish as advertised. Yama blows every expectation out of the water. Despite the COVID pandemic hitting small businesses and their supply lines hard, Yama rises above and serves quality food. The rolls are phenomenal and the nigiri is fresh. Each cut of fish and seafood tastes as it should, without any off tastes or smells. Even the cooked rolls are fried or roasted well. The sushi rolls aren't swimming in sauces and the quality of the ingredients are able to shine through. At the heart of Yama is simplicity. A tuna roll's main star is tuna, not some strange crunchy topping or a gallon of sauce on top. A salmon nigiri is silky and the rice is seasoned well. Neither part of the dish overpowers the other. The service was prompt, efficient, and they expressed that they hoped to see us again! read more

Sushi Yama - Sorry my cousin took some rolls before the picture was taken - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Love this little sushi spot. I usually come here for lunch & order their bento box which is delicious. It's quite large & comes with wonderful fixings. We decided to order take-out for Mother's day dinner. Waited an extra 45 min from the time they told us food would be ready. They were very apologetic for the wait & we didn't mind. (Times are tough these days!) Wait was so worth it. We ordered the sushi deluxe, chirashi bowl & mackerel nigiri accompanied with 2 soups & salads. Fish was so fresh & generously cut. Rice seasoned to perfection. Can't go wrong with this place. Always a hit for us. read more

Sushi Yama - Mackerel nigiri, sushi deluxe, chirashi bowl - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Love Yama! I have been going to Yama for sushi takeouts for years! My favorite rolls are Bubba roll and Sweetie roll. I love that their prices match their quality, and I have never had a bad order from them. read more

It is easy to miss this small sushi restaurant, hidden away in one of the many strip malls along Maple Ave. But DON'T. Don't let the outward appearance or relatively small menu fool you - they do excellent rolls and their raw sushi items are fresh and consistently done well. They also don't try to skimp on the fish. Some places will try to give you smaller cuts on top of a large portion of rice. Not here - the rice portion is small and the cut of fish large. I personally like the smoked salmon, eel and tamago options and their chirashi entrée. Excellent value. Perfect place for a few rolls and a Sapporo (or Asahi, if you prefer). read more

Been coming here for like 15 years and just realized I've never written a review. This place is amazing!!! Consistently great food and great service. Very attentive and friendly staff. We love it here! read more

My family and I have been going to Yama since 1999. We've all since grown up and moved far away. However, Yama still is our top choice whenever we end up back in Vienna. The food, service, & ambiance is always top tier. My daughter has even added a curtain to her condo where a door was missing, that reminds her of the curtains towards the restrooms in the restaurant. read more

Wonderful place, with delicious food, and friendly service. Definitely will be back.

Been going to Yama for 15 years. It is BY FAR the best sushi restaurant I've tried worldwide. What makes it great is its simplicity and quality ingredients. No extra sauces to mask old fish, or bad flavors, just plain simple quality ingredients. read more

Went here for first ever date with my current boyfriend. It's a very cute place! The way to order is very easy and the time waiting for food was very fast! I also love the miso soup and edamame. read more

Sushi Yama - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I've been coming to Sushi Yama for more than 3 years now and every visit never disappoints. It looks just as other sushi places and I probably would never notice it if my friends wouldn't suggest to go there. The quality of the food is great and fish in rolls is always fresh. My favorite one is Godzilla roll. read more

Great foods. We're repeating diners all the time for all the events like birthday and holidays. read more

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Best Sushi in Virginia! Never disappoints as we drive 2 hours to enjoy their yummy sushi!

One of my favorite sushi restaurants in northern Virginia! Yama walks a fine line between good sashimi and good rolls. I usually find that most places are better at doing one but lacking in the other. Yama is above average in both area-- cuts of fish that melt in the mouth and rolls perfectly sized and packed with flavor. When I go out to eat sushi, I personally like to have a mix of solid rolls as well as solid nigiri/ sashimi. The Mango Yama and Yummy Yama rolls are my favorites here. The inside is very cozy and comforting. A great place for a date or even family dinner. read more