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    Yama

    4.3 (260 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Chicken Teriyaki
    Tina V.

    I had a positive dining experience at Yama. I ordered the teriyaki steak - it was tender and flavorful - and also the Naruto, which was a sushi roll wrapped in cucumber instead of rice--a low-carb option that I really appreciated! Everyone else in my group was also happy with their dishes. Two had sushi and one had the chicken teriyaki - only one of our group got dessert: a green tea cheesecake. I do wish they offered more fancy cocktail options and I also I wish that a few menu items had that "wow" factor (for instance, the other YAMA location in Southpark has a big sushi love boat on the menu). That being said, the drinks and menu they have are perfectly fine. The place is clean and tastefully decorated. Service was friendly and efficient, making the overall experience even better.

    Soybeans
    Jennifer D.

    I was a little put off by the long wait despite seeing several empty tables. Ended up sitting at the bar (which was packed) but the service was still good. The bartender was alone trying to serve everyone at the bar plus make drinks for the whole restaurant which I thought was ridiculous but she still did a nice job. All of the sushi was excellent as were the spring rolls! I tried two cocktails and both were tasty. The prices were very fair and the experience overall was good!

    Linh T.

    Great food, great drinks, and an overall enjoyable dining experience. We really loved the sake and sushi -- everything tasted fresh and high quality. The ambiance was stylish and welcoming, making it a nice spot to relax and enjoy a meal. Even though it's a busy location, the service was fast, efficient, and attentive. Our waitress was friendly and made excellent drink recommendations that we ended up loving. There was no wait when we arrived on a Saturday afternoon, and the portion sizes were generous for the price. We left satisfied and impressed. We would definitely return and recommend it to anyone looking for fresh sushi, good drinks, and a great dining vibe.

    Absolutely great sushi!
    Angel F.

    We've only been here twice, but there's nothing bad i can say about this place. We had the same waitress both times; Allison/ Alli was friendly, she knew the menu & she was attentive to us. We live in Columbia but WILL TRAVEL FOR GOOD FOOD! And right now it's our favorite sushi spot in Charlotte.

    Bento Box C with shrimp tempura
    Dan R.

    Across the street from my company's office, went here for lunch with the team. Place was busy but got seated right away and service was quick. Had the bento box lunch special which included shrimp tempura and veggies, gyoza, California roll, soup, and salad. Good value for the amount of food. Overall food is good!

    Danyel Nicole S.

    Food was absolutely amazing Best sushi in Charlotte area I've had since moving here from Los Angeles. Highly recommend

    Lychee Martini
    Amoy G.

    Food and service is amazing!! I love sitting at the bar, the bartender is my girl and she makes an amazing Lychee Martini!

    Creighton F.

    I defiantly would like more flavor in the food and maybe shouldn't have ordered tempura style veggies. I envisioned something else in mind and the batter on the veggies filled me very fast. I ended up giving up on the veggies and went for my sushi roll which was delicious. I love Sake and the bartender recommended a nice smooth one for us. I will go check out other locations in town.

    Snow Roll, Lobster Roll, Totoro Roll, Naughty Akami Roll | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie
    Jacqueline T.

    We came here for lunch on a Friday and it was decently busy. They have a patio, but unfortunately, they only put a few tables out there even though it's mostly empty and there is plenty of space for more. This seems like an odd choice when there is nice weather and there's a pandemic that makes eating outside safer. We ate inside since the few tables outside were full when we got there. Three of us split: - Snow Roll - Lobster Roll - Totoro Roll - Naughty Akami Roll I really enjoyed the Lobster Roll and Totoro Roll. The Naughty Akami Roll was pretty good too. The Snow Roll was pretty boring to me. The fish was fresh though. The sushi rolls were pretty small. If you're looking for a light lunch this would work, but we were all hungry after we left.

    hamachi kama -- $18
    Laura H.

    : average food, slightly overpriced entrees, modern ambience, un-noteworthy service. I've been to the Waverly Yama three times: the first time, I was fairly impressed with their Spider Roll, the star being the fried soft-shell crab. There was size pieces of sushi, which made for a light lunch. I enjoyed the fragrant chunks of fried crab and the crunchy batter. If I hadn't come back, I would've given it 4/5 stars. The second time I went, I was extremely disappointed by the stir-fried chicken udon: it was ~$20 and so salty I couldn't finish the dish. The dish felt really oily overall and gave me acid reflux for the next hour. The spider roll portion was also significantly smaller. We also got hamachi kama (yellowtail collar) for an appetizer. The fish was tender and well-fried, but not worth $18. The third time, I got a Totoro roll. It tasted good and was decently portioned. Was it worth $18? Meh. Sushi is expensive, so it's expected. Overall, wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but am not opposed to it either.

    Left to right: Snow, Lobster, Totoro, Naughty Akami
    Anthony T.

    My wife and I tried four of Yama's specialty sushi rolls: Snow roll, Lobster roll, Totoro roll and Naughty Akami roll . I would highly recommend ordering the Totoro roll and the lobster roll. If I had to pick just one I would suggest the Totoro roll. The interior is beautiful and modern. The outdoor patio is nice but small. If you want to eat outside, I would suggest placing a reservation. When my wife and I came for lunch on a Friday, all outdoors seats were already taken.

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    Wonderful food, drinks and service was great!! I surely enjoyed it and look forward to returning!!!

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    Great amazing food. The inside is pleasant and welcoming. One of my favorite places to eat. Deserves 5 stars.

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    Yama Bowl is the best! The food is fresh and the sauces blends so well. You want find a better sushi bowl anywhere.

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    Mya (blonde hair waitress) is amazing! Great service! Absolutely loved her. Food was good. Drinks were strong. Great ambiance.

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