I grew up going to Yama in the SGV but this location is a lot closer to me now. I'm so happy to see the hard work and dedication of Mr. Yama San now expand and become an LA staple with the help of a great marketing team. The favorite thing about this location is that I have found things that they don't sell at the San Gabriel one such as bento boxes, Hokkaido scallops, and seared salmon! We come here almost every week now LOL! That's how good it is. Price, quality, and taste can't be beat! read more

Love this place and agree with all the reviews but don't want to add ammunition to make it busier. I live a block from this place and am so happy they are here. So sad that seems like the world knows and it is a madhouse around lunch and dinner time. People regularly park in front of my house a block away to go here. I highly recommend the sashimi counter and they also have great bentos but you have to wait a bit for them to put them together. Also if you're a regular bring your own bag so you don't pay the extra $.10 and save the environment a little. You can also pre-order party platters. Also if you want full sashimi selection don't come toward end of day as they'll run out of things. They refresh their rolls almost hourly so everything pre-made turns over quickly and is super fresh unlike the markets where it's more like 1x/day. Biggest ask is to pace yourself on how often you come so it's not so crazy every time I go. read more

Five visits in a row, and the California roll is the reason I keep coming back. I'm officially hooked. So hooked, in fact, that I just applied for your marketing and business development role. I've spent 20 years in enterprise sales, and when I love a product, selling it comes naturally. Consider this review my cover letter. Trina TRM read more

Yummy - so glad my friend recommended Yama Sushi! Parking lot adjacent to restaurant. Inside has some seats. The hot food area was pretty much sold out when I showed up at 2 pm. California Roll And chicken katsu was delicious! Easy pay at the counter. Looking forward to returning to try the hot food. read more

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This is by far the best place to get fairly priced, high quality sushi. I really wish we had this in the Bay. I love that you choose the fish and they cut it into sashimi for you. I got salmon, hamachi, and chutoro. All of it was sooo good. Zero fishiness. Every piece was plump and firm with clean cuts, not broken up or mushy, and it had that clean, slightly sweet taste fresh fish should have. I'm normally put off by the aftertaste of tuna, even at expensive omakase, but this chutoro had none of that and I could actually appreciate the flavor of the fish. What surprised me most was the California rolls. They're massive, rolled perfectly, and actually packed with filling. What made my meal was taking a slice, putting a piece of my sashimi on top, and eating it together. Basically a cracked out rainbow roll for a fraction of the price. The crab roll was solid too. I was surprised I could get a roll with real crab at that price. Service was super friendly and store was clean. I really can't wait till I'm back in SoCal. This was worth every penny! read more

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Yama Sushi Marketplace is an extremely popular grab-and-go sushi shop and this is one of Yama Sushi's newer locations. Ever since the original owner Kenzo Yamada sold the marketplace to the Kohno family (two family members are retail consultants for Japanese department stores) and partner Alex Soto in 2021, Yama Sushi has been expanding beyond the flagship location in San Gabriel. There are currently 3 locations (San Gabriel, West LA, and Koreatown) as of September 2026 with a new 4th location in Sherman Oaks coming soon. [Parking]: Yama shares the same small and free parking lot with Chipotle and the lot is typically packed during busy hours, but there's a high turnover rate so cars are constantly driving in and out of the lot. Even if the lot is packed, there's still free street parking. [Atmosphere]: The marketplace is constantly busy with limited indoor and outdoor seating. [Ordering sashimi]: Visitors take a number first. Once your number is called, then visitors can select fishes that they want and a staff member will cut the fishes into sashimi. [Hot deli]: This location actually offers a hot deli unlike the flagship location in San Gabriel. Some of the items include chicken curry, curry pan, chicken katsu, unagi don, char siu bao, etc. Please note that many of these hot deli items were sold out by the time I got here at 6 PM. [Signature items]: Yama is best known for its signature California Rolls and the shop is constantly making these rolls due to high turnover rates so you know they are always fresh. Another one of my favorite items is the Poke Bowls, but they are always sold out past lunchtime. *** Bara Chirashi (jewels of the sea - tuna, salmon, yellowtail, ika, tamago, avocado, ikura, and seasoned rice - $14.95): This is one of their new items and honestly it is hard to find a chirashi bowl that costs less than $15 in 2026 and tastes this fresh nowadays. A-tier item. Unagi don (aka eel bowl - $9.95): This is one of the most inexpensive eel bowls in Los Angeles and Orange County. It is unbelievable how they can sell an eel bowl for less than $10 in 2026 when places like Marugame Udon sell their grilled eel bento for $20+. S-tier item. *** Come here for lunch for the best experience with the full selection. Expect fresh quality fish and incredible value at Yama. It would be nice if Yama decided to open another location in the South Bay with Torrance being the home to one of the largest Japanese populations outside of Japan. P.S. - Extra $0.20 for a takeout bag. read more

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I discovered this small sushi market in the center of Mar Vista during 2024, and it has become my preferred lunch destination in Los Angeles. The sushi at Yama is impressive, and their California rolls stand out as a requirement on every visit. The quality surpasses Marukai or Tokyo Central when you want quick sushi. Service moves quickly, drawing a blend of remote workers, tourists, and locals collecting their meals. Seating is available inside and outside, shared with the adjacent Chipotle. Parking can be somewhat challenging with the constant flow in the lot, yet finding a space is manageable. read more

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Wish we had this place in Vista, California! Great sushi (among other things), fresh, efficiently run, lots of variety of food offered and affordable. If ever in the area I will go back. read more

I have to update my original review of 3 stars. Remi (one of the owners) reached out about my last review and was very professional and seemed legitimately concerned about my complaint. After talking with her, I decided to go back and give them another try and we've had nothing, but positive experiences since. Adding a star for averaging up! Still working on the smiles, but the girl at the morning counter was nicer. I usually come in the evenings, so different vibe. Want to add that I ordered one of their next day catering platters and found them to be delicious and reasonably priced. Also, pickup was made so easy! Thanks, Yama. More to come:) read more

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This place is an LA staple for a reason. The sushi is excellent, fresh, and incredibly affordable by LA standards. It's the perfect spot to grab a bunch of rolls to share. I've never had a roll I didn't like and their teriyaki salmon is also delicious. The only difficult part is finding a spot to eat because seating is limited and they're always packed, but I won't count that against them. They're popular. read more

Yama - Assorted sushi - Seafood Markets Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Everything has been said about this place. Clean, fast & friendly service. The best grab and go sushi for an affordable price. The only downside is the parking since this place is so popular! read more

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Located inside a small marketplace in Sawtelle. There's a parking lot but it was pretty tight and packed when I got there so I would prepare to potentially park on the street. There were some small tables inside and a couple right outside but seating overall is pretty limited Definitely very affordable overall and good portion sizes. My boyfriend and I were pretty satisfied after sharing 3 items. Everything was super good and I couldn't really decide on a favorite read more

Yama - Seafood Markets Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My husband saw someone review this place on TikTok, and knowing I'm the sushi lover that I am, he brought me here! It's a small place and definitely gets crowded. It was a little confusing at first trying to figure out where we were supposed to grab the sushi plates. They restock pretty often, so if it's packed when you go, you may end up waiting in a crowd for someone to come restock the fridge shelves. We waited about 5 minutes before someone came out and restocked a ton of plates, so that was definitely a plus. That being said, it does feel like people are kind of pushing through to make sure they grab what they want. We got California rolls, salmon nigiri, and tuna rolls. The California rolls were definitely my favorite! Everything tasted fresh, and the prices were really affordable. Was it worth getting pushed around? Definitely not ! But I can see why people love the hype. Good sushi at a good price! read more

Yama - Yama Classic California Box + Salmon 5 Pieces Nigiri Sushi Bento Box + Tuna Roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Bought lunch with sashimi. Only found out there's no soy sauce in the bag after I got back to work. This is horrible. Poor service of cash register staffs............ 5 stars for the chef and food preparation crews. 1 star for cash register staffs. read more

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Finally went to Yama Sushi and while I knew it would be good I was shocked by how much I enjoyed everything. The quality was amazing and the cuts were perfect. I thought there'd be a larger selection of nigiri but maybe options change daily. The place was packed but the line was very fast. There's minimal seating, so definitely plan ahead. read more

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I love building a sashimi platter through their sashimi counter! The process: When you enter the store, you grab a ticket and then wait for your turn. Then you select the individual pieces of fish; prices are listed clearly for each piece. They'll then slice the sashimi and create a sashimi platter. The quality: Each piece of sashimi has been carefully selected and cut so that each bite is tender without any stringiness. Their freshness is on par with the sashimi I used to have in Hawaii. The selection: So far, I've had the hamachi (yellowtail), chu toro (fatty tuna), and bluefin tuna, and I can confidently and highly recommend all of these types of sashimi. read more

9/10 toro takuan roll 9/10 chirashi 7/10 lemon salmon roll 8/10 California roll 7/10 premium tuna nigiri 7/10 albacore nigiri 8/10 salmon avocado roll This is not sit down sushi, grab and go. You can sit at one of their cafe tables after you pay. Slightly more elevated than grocery store sushi. They are making it fresh and constantly replenishing the cases. California is huge and good, I'm just not a big California roll person. It's my least favorite sushi roll and I still like it here, I couldn't eat a whole one by myself it's too much. Toro takuan roll & chirashi are my favorite things I've tried here. I'm super picky and only like fresh salmon. Sometimes the salmon is good, sometimes it's a little fishy. Hands down the best sushi from a supermarket given the quantity, price and quality. Their portions are generous and their prices are reasonable. It's not super fancy but well done for what it is. read more

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Its a great stop and grab premade sushi spot. Same prices as a supermarket sushi, but much better quality. California rolls are nice and fresh and the assorted nigiri sushi is very tasty. A nice Japanese egg sando is also a great offering. There is a reason this place is always packed at lunch time; check it out. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Fresh sashimi and great price. So many delicious options to pick from including hot items too. Parking lot is little bit small but can park in the neighborhood behind the lot. You can grab a number too if want them to cut a tuna or sashimi grade salmon for you. read more

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Such a great spot for fresh sushi! You can pick your own pieces of fish, and they'll slice everything for you. The rolls are so good, the ikura is amazing, and they have tons of authentic Japanese products. I made this whole plate from all the fish I bought here and the scallop was INSANE. So fresh and buttery! read more

Yama - Seafood Markets Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Yama sushi has the freshest sashimi that is affordable and easy to grab and go :). Clean little store inside with great options! PARKING Small plaza but they do have free parking available although limited during busy hours. SERVICE Always very kind workers and cashier. Constantly restocking the fresh seafood options! FOOD Loveee their California rolls (huge and creamy). Their fresh salmon sashimi is delicious along with my fav bite sized 18 pc mixed hosomaki with spicy tuna, eel, and salmon avocado. The kaisen roll is another one of my favs! They even have a hot food section with salmon, eel bowls, and chicken karaage. You can also order spam musubi combos with them. ORDER Feel free to grab a ticket at the fish counter and order slices of sashimi pay per weight! OVERALL 10/10 place for your fresh sushi fix. Fast and easy to grab and go and perfect for catering and parties with large tray options available. Thanks Yama! read more

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What started as a quick search turned into one of the best sushi experiences I've had in a long time. We were in the area for my son's doctor's appointment and discovered this place nearby. What a bonus! If you're anywhere close, it's absolutely worth a visit. The sushi here is next-level. You can immediately taste the quality of the ingredients--the freshness of the rice, the fish, and the attention to detail in every bite. I started with salmon and tuna nigiri, plus a salmon roll that was cut into small bite-sized pieces. Honestly, I was popping them into my mouth like candy. Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious. They also have a great selection of hot foods. Right when you walk in, you're greeted by freshly prepared unagi (eel), which looked amazing. They also offer katsu, and other ready-to-eat items. I grabbed a Spam musubi, and wow--it may be the best Spam musubi I've ever had, even better than some I've had in Hawaii. The Spam still had a slight crispiness, the egg added richness, and the seasoning brought everything together with an incredible umami flavor. What I love most is that the place reminds me of a Japanese convenience store (konbini)--but an upscale version. It's like Tsukigi market had a store in Ginza. You can buy fresh seafood, ingredients to make your own sushi at home, or simply grab a meal and enjoy it there. The quality throughout the store is outstanding. The atmosphere is great too. There's always a buzz of people shopping for sushi or enjoying their food outside in the seating area. It feels lively and authentic. One suggestion: try to get there early if you can. They had so many ready-made sushi trays, rolls, nigiri, and prepared foods available, but a lot of them were already nearly sold out by the time I got there. I noticed a sign saying items are made fresh regularly throughout the day, which is a great sign of how popular and fresh everything is. Still, if you want first pick of all the goodies, I'd recommend arriving earlier. My only real complaint is the parking. The lot is small, and during busy times you'll probably need some patience. I visited on a weekday during rush hour, but once I got my food, it was completely worth it. The drive back to Simi Valley flew by because I couldn't stop eating and thinking about how good everything was. I honestly can't wait to find another excuse to come back. This place is such a treat. If you're looking for high-quality sushi, fresh seafood, delicious prepared foods, and a taste of Japan without getting on a plane, this place delivers. read more

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I love yama sushi! Always top of my list if I'm ever craving a quick bite of sushi but I'm also on a budget. The california rolls here are seriously so good and sooo big - I crave them constantly. The fish here is also soo fresh and you'll see them restocking the fridges throughout the day. I also love their hot food items, especially the eel. And the spam musubi with tamago is also a go-to for me. The parking lot (although can be a little hectic) is still sooo clutch, because hello!!! there's a parking lot. Workers are always friendly and it's always a good experience every time I go. read more

Food: - Fried chicken is the best! Tender and juicy meat paired with the sauce is delcicious! It's not especially crispy, more focused on the flavor - Somen salad: a rarer dish, that is light and fresh - Spam musubi: this one contains egg and the spam is fried, good, but the standout is the fried chicken Ambiance: - Order at the counter or pickup standalone dishes - they recently remodeled and updated their menu so it's less confusing and the store has more room read more

Yama - Bento box C - Seafood Markets Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is the best fresh sushi market in Los Angeles, hands-down. They have such a wide variety of Japanese snacks drinks dishes as well as fish. Always grab an egg sandwich and my favorite sashimi which they cut fresh for you per weight ordered. Parking can be a bit tricky as their lot is small. read more

Yama - Seafood Markets Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We had a great experience with their catering department where we ordered 155 bento for a funeral. They were each beautifully prepared with a pair of chopsticks and napkin and a card explaining the contents. Pickup was great by entering the back and their team carried the boxes to my car. Each box with labeled with number of bentos making confirmation very easy! All the guests raved about the bentos! read more

This place lives up to the hype. It's easily the best grab n go sushi at a grocery store. The chef's bring out sushi every hour so it's always fully stocked. They have a few hot dishes that are also very good. read more

finally trying @Yama Sushi Marketplace for the first time! i really liked the inari and the california roll, perfect balance of sweetness and delicious fish. the salmon itself was very fresh and fatty but the rice in the salmon roll was really mushy which i didn't expect. also got a matcha which was okay, not bad for a $2 can. there's a ton of different sushi options and you can buy fresh sashimi as well. a few tables inside and out for sitting. read more

Yama - Seafood Markets Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My go-to spot for affordable and good quality sushi in the Westside! This most recent time I went, I got the 6pc California Roll and the 5pc Assorted Nigiri and both were fresh and delicious! I am a big fan of the California Roll which has a thick filling of creamy imitation crab. The nigiri I had had salmon and tuna and both were buttery and smooth. For around $17 for both, this was such a steal! When you walk-in, you can select what you want from the heated/refrigerated shelves and you can just go to the cash register and pay for what you grabbed. None of these require a wait time unless you're ordering a bento box, fresh cut fish, catering, etc. While there is an online menu, it's limited to basic options. It's best to come in-person to the store to pick what you like since the chefs put out unique items everyday. They have limited indoor and outdoor seating. There's also a parking lot outside shared with other businesses that can get full at peak hours. I will keep coming back! read more

Yama - 5 Pc Nigiri Assortment and Famous Yama California Roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love the quality of the sushi! The karaage and spam masubi were also made well and flavorful. It came with miso soup, which was a nice addition as well. Prices were affordable for the quality. It was a small sushi grocery store with some other Japanese snacks, drinks, and desserts. Sometimes there's a short line, but it goes really fast and everyone was friendly. There are a few tables inside and some outside, but definitely can see this being a more grab & go place. It's in a small plaza with a Chipotle so there is parking. I would definitely come back! read more

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Yama Sushi is one of the best places to get fresh fish around in Los Angeles. Parking at this location can be challenging when it is busy, as the lot is quite small. Once you find a spot, you can enter the market! It's a small shop that sells a lot of japanese drinks (sake/beer/etc), and other products, but the real highlight is the counter where you can order fish and the fridges that have all the rolls. It is very self-serve, as you go and pick your rolls out that you want (I highly reccommend the California rolls, these ones are so value and big compared to other California rolls that I've had). You take a number and pick out the fish that you want to get cut by naming the price on it. I prefer getting salmon and tuna here, both are super fresh and practically melt in your mouth. For my birthday, we got a catering plate from here and wow, we devoured it all. It was so delicious! Highly recommend if you love sushi/nigiri/sashimi. read more

Yama - Yama sushi platter - Seafood Markets Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After my second visit to Yama Sushi, here are my thoughts: + Great portions, lots of variety. + Freshness you can taste. + Love the convenience store/general market/deli vibes. - I don't really like the bentos (sorry!). I've tried the nigiri and spam musubi sets, and I'm just not a fan of the chicken kaarage, which makes up half of the bento. The batter is sweet, very bready, and missing that crunch. Next time, I'll stick to the à la carte options, like the spicy tuna rolls! Come to Yama if you're looking for a quick and chill lunch on the patio. Avoid peak hours if you don't want to deal with a crowd in a small space. read more

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Despite living near the OG location in San Gabriel, I've never tried Yama! Yet I've heard so many good things about them, so I ended up visiting their Sawtelle location since it's nearby my school and wanted a quick lunch. I came at around 11:25AM, and there were a few people inside, but not crowded thankfully! I was shocked seeing the prices for all their items... everything was less than $10! Honestly, I wanted to get my hands on everything for how affordable it was LOL, but I restrained myself and got the set with 3 pieces of California rolls and 3 pieces of nigiri along with a Lilikoi Lychee drink. The male cashier who rang up my order was super friendly and efficient. I thought everything was good! Nigiri was fresh and buttery, and the rice was the perfect texture. Although, I wish the rice was a touch more vinegary, but that's my personal preference. As for the California rolls... I am an absolute fiend for them, and Yama's hit the spot. Great portion size too! Again, wish the rice was a bit more vinegary, but they were good overall! I am definitely visiting again to try their other stuff, super affordable for great quality sushi! read more

Yama - 3 pieces California Roll and 3 pieces nigiri - Seafood Markets Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The sushi here is so good if you want food to go! The california roll is one of the best california rolls I've had. Sometimes with prepared sushi that you can pick out of a fridge, the rice can get hard. Yama has never had that problem in my experience. The fish always tastes fresh. The karaage is also good. The sauce that comes with the karaage i think has black sesame and is so good! the inside is small and can get very crowded. read more

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Woweee! Arrived at 11a to find lines out the door!!! Oh my, but sooo worth the wait. So many options and sooo fresh! Squid salad and an array of cut rolls. Tuna sampler sushi too!!! Friendly folks behind the counter always! Highly recommended!!! read more

I love their SGV location so I was curious to try their Sawtelle location. This place seems to always be busy, there's lots of workers and customers. They have a large selection of premade sushi, poke, sashimi, sushi adjacent products, Japanese alcohol, beverages, desserts, and even Japanese stationery! When we ordered the cuts of sashimi, the staff offered to slice the fish for us. We also got two orders of rice go with the sashimi. It comes with some wasabi, so I bought a small container of ginger from the fridges. Salmon belly - 5/5, personally my favorite and their best cut out of the three sashimi I ordered. The cross section cuts on the fatty part was such a good textural experience, it picked up soy sauce even better and it was SO GOOD. Fatty tuna - 4/5, not the best ootoro I've ever had but it was good. Scallop - 3/5, it was fine. Not super sweet and thankfully not fishy! read more

Yama - Seafood Markets Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely love this concept. Been buying prepped food from Japanese markets all over LA for over two decades. This is the most refreshing concept I've seen. Love that you can pick from a variety of fishes at reasonable prices at the counter and the fishmonger will slice them so you can enjoy them on site. The rolls and cooked food are awesome, fresh and reasonably priced. The best part, which is unavailable at any other Japanese market is that you can order sake flights and enjoy them on site without restaurant or bar markup. If you just want to enjoy fresh sashimi, rolls or sake in a relaxed environment without paying big premiums, then this is the place for you. read more

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This is my go-to for sushi in West LA! The fish is always so fresh; it's smooth, fresh, and tender without tasting too fishy. The store has many different options for rolls, but my favorite is the salmon sashimi. You can choose the amount you want, and the chefs will cut it up for you. Everyone is always kind. The sashimi I got here was around $10, which is such a good price for the amount. There are a few tables outside and some seats inside as well. There is a decent-sized parking lot as well. I've been here three times already and will definitely be back! read more

Yama - Salmon sashimi - Seafood Markets Near Me - Los Angeles, California

*** 2025 review #25 *** They had a pile of freshly cut ahi tuna on the counter, waiting to be placed in the display. There was only a handful left in the display. But because I asked to pick from the freshly cut pile, suddenly it's "not for sale" and this assistant manager in the picture said "NO" and took it to the back. That's a great way to lose a regular customer. Great job Yama, you're not what you used to be before Yama-san retired. PS: I had complained to their management last year when they were charging $39/lb for packaging (all my sashimi weighed LESS than the printed label) and also about the rude service at west LA location. Since then it has improved somewhat. I just heard back from this manager Scott -- his response is unprofessional and really shows who they are as a company. read more

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Every time I get a craving for sushi, you can find me at the Yama Sushi Market place--likely in my pjs picking out my favorite ready to eat rolls--before I take them back to enjoy in the comfort of my home. :) As much as I love dining out at a nice sushi restaurant from time to time, it's hard for me to consider it practical, nor am I the person that likes to order expensive delivery service for a take out order. Yama Sushi is the only answer for me to get top quality sushi/fish at a budget friendly price. The team is always so helpful, efficient, and I can always count on quality ingredients. The store is so cute! You can find all kinds of specialty items including sauces, drinks, desserts, candies. You can even order customized items over the counter and hot items too!! Seriously 1000/10! read more

Yama - All this sushi + snacks for only $58!! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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