Today was a double Broadway kinda day. I had a taste for Ramen and/or sushi, so in between shows I hit up Yama. It was perfect since it was still happy hour, and I could get a quick bite to eat - for cheap and still make it back on time for the second show. Upon entering, you are greeted with smiles and hellos from the wait staff. The lights are dimmed slightly , and you are kind of transported to a small village where all of the locals come to eat. The chefs are to the right preparing fresh dishes upon ordering. I ordered: Pork Gyoza 5/5 California Roll 5/5 Spicy Salmon Rolls 5/5 It's a great place to eat and food is always good. If you have high blood pressure, stay away from the soy sauce, it was too salty, and I would have liked to have more ginger with my rolls. But that's it. Till we eat again.... read more

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This restaurant is fine. The space itself is really cool, being on the second floor, a wooden box of a space which tries to transport you to Japan. The ramen was fine? My shoyu ramen had an ok broth and a good amount of veggies but not the depth of flavor I have had at other places. Service was perfectly acceptable. Yama Ramen is very convient to the subway and a nice place to retreat away the street. read more

My friends and I came here for restaurant week and they had amazing deals!!! The lunch set was superb value and had appetizers, entrees, plus desserts (mochi ice cream). They let us share too and gave us extra bowls so we could split the ramen in our own bowls. The sushi set was delicious and beautifully presented. The restaurant itself is beautiful too! I also loved the hilarious sign in the bathroom. Very memorable !!! This would be a perfect spot for a pre or post Broadway show meal. read more

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Tried Yama Ramen last week before seeing a Broadway show, and you really can't beat the amount of food for the price. We did the $30 restaurant week Ramen set. The Yama Wings were delicious, the Spicy Tuna on Chips were good though was not expecting "chips" to mean ritz crackers. The Ramen bowl was flavorful, hearty and kept me very full for hours. The pork belly was tender and well cooked. If you go during the week they have a happy hour starting at 5pm, so can also get wine, beer or saki for $7 or $8. Overall, great value for your money, and VERY close to many broadway theaters. read more

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The ramen here was good but nothing too extraordinary. The ramen noodles had a good chew to them. The broth was flavorful but not as thick and creamy compared to some other ramen broths I've had. They also don't have the jammy ramen egg. The service was good attentive. The place is upstairs and is cozy and small. read more

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This is the Yama Omakase Nigiri. Places have to stop using the omakase word so losely. It's $29, you get 8 pieces of nigiri a choice of a roll (I went with yellowtail jalapeño) and miso soup.And the delivery was slooooowwww, it took about an hour to go a little more than a mile they don't do their own delivery. This was fine. Yellowtail roll was the best part my far, the tuna, look at the texture, not elite. But for $29, take the omakase word out of this. It's not bad, pieces are pretty small though. Wasn't a great experience but at this cost you have to expect what you expect read more

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This is like my third time coming back to this place. My girlfriends treated my Mom and I to a birthday celebration. It was their first time eating here. The service is great, the decor is amazing, and the food is delicious. I need to order off of the restaurant week menu next time so I can get a dessert. I'm a major dessert fan. I'll be back for more! read more

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Cute little spot. Went at about 11:15 and was the second person in there. They will get crowded as it gets closer to 12. Food was good. I had the fried squid, miso ramen w/ pork and strawberry mochi ice cream off the NYC Restaurant Week menu. read more

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Stopped by for a pre-show meal. Shared a ramen and the chirashi, a couple of rolls and gyoza since they were part of the happy hour menu. Portions were okay, not too heavy. The cubes of tuna were an interesting choice but I guess it matched the size/shape of the tamago. The ramen components were cooked well and the broth was pretty good. Not the richest flavor, but not too salty either. read more

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Yama Ramen is a cozy, intimate, yet classy little ramen shop by Rockefeller Center. I stopped by with friends without a reservation after viewing the Christmas tree in the area to grab something warm and brothy to eat. There are separate tables at Yama Ramen, but everyone is quite close to each other so there's an intimate feel - however, it did feel like a more high-end restaurant compared to a daily ramen place. The service was fantastic - the waiters and waitresses were helpful at explaining different parts of the menu and were extremely patient. As for the food, I thought it was the most flavorful and perfect ramen for a cold winter day. The spice, the warmth, and the richness of the broth itself balanced out perfectly, and the meat was cooked to perfection. I've added Yama Ramen to one of the places I wanted to visit again because I thought the ramen was so well priced! read more

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I ordered the Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box with a Yellowtail Scallion roll for $25 and it was one of the saddest meals I've had. The portions were very slim - the chicken teriyaki seemed to be 1/4th of a chicken breast sliced so it was thin and the size of my palm - the broccoli piece was even cut into 1/4ths. The salad was soggy from the dressing and the yellowtail seemed a bit fishy. For $25 this place isn't a good value and the food quality isn't there either. read more

Yama Ramen - Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box + $5 extra for the yellowtail scallion roll ($25) - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Good ramen and very busy for a Saturday afternoon!!! Good location in midtown n great for a cold day read more

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The food is excellent! The service exceptional & Loved the atmosphere! Welcoming and friendly! We'll be back for sure! Take out is available when we can't make it in! Very nice - Thank you again! read more

The food was excellent. The service was quick and responsive, and despite the 40-degree chill and howling wind outside, the ambience was out of this world--it transported me straight to Japan, with its cozy, quaint charm. read more

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The food is generally around 6/10, depending on the dish. Nothing extraordinary. The staff was okay, though they were a bit pushy about the time although they weren't closing and didn't have many customers. The ambiance is nice, but the furniture and seating could be more comfortable. Some pillows would be beneficial. read more

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WE ordered lunch for 4 people; the chicken teriyaki was very dried, thin, cold, tasteless. The dressing for the salad was sour, old, like never before. The prices went PRETTY high and the quality and size of the food went very low. Every time we order from them it's worse. Hope they close soon. It's a shame. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY THERE. read more

The food is fine, nothing special but not bad either. Tourists like coming here since it's close to Times Square. I was in the area running errands and wanted a casual ramen spot. They have happy hour deals even on the weekend. We walked in for Saturday lunch. I got a small carafe of hot sake for $7. I tried the kimchi ramen and chicken katsu bun. Both were fine. read more

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The ramen was absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The broth was rich and perfectly seasoned, and all the ingredients tasted fresh and high quality. The portions were generous and very satisfying. The service was friendly, attentive, and quick, which made our experience even better. The restaurant had a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a relaxing meal. Everything we ordered was prepared perfectly and tasted amazing. We really enjoyed our visit and left very happy and satisfied. I definitely recommend Yama Ramen to anyone who loves great food, and we will happily come back again soon! read more

Fast and friendly service, delicious food, and so reasonably priced!! I will definitely be back :) read more

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The food was amazing, one of the best niche ramen places I've been to in New York. You wouldn't notice it immediately when you're walking through the street but Yama Ramen is definitely worth stopping by. It has fast and kind service, and the ambiance is great and seems familiar. It's like you're getting a home cooked meal at a family party from your grandma. The place has a distinct smell that leaves you lingering for more. Absolutely recommend eating here! read more

Here for restaurant week, the staffs are friendly. The restaurant is located in the second floor. The lunch or dinner is $30 per person for the ramen or you can order the sushi for $45. We reserved via Open Table however, they took us right in and seated us even though we came in early. For appetizer: - Yama Wings: their fried wings with soy and sesame pepper are very crispy and delicious. - Lka Karage: their deep fried squid comes with spicy mayo to dip is also very crispy, tastes like calamari. For ramen: - Shoyu Ramen: their broth is rich also tasted sweet, would recommend getting their Shoyu Ramen. It also comes with corn. - Tonkotsu Ramen: their broth is a little on the saltier side but also very delicious. For desserts: - Two matcha mochi ice cream per person Would recommend eating here! read more

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My daughter and I came here before our Broadway show. The ramen was outstanding. The pork belly was tender and delicious. The noodles and broth were lovely. They accommodated my gluten allergy very well. The waitress was knowledgeable on my allergy enough to steer me in the right direction which was greatly appreciated. Service was fast and friendly. Music was fun and decor was is pretty. Only things we missed were fish cakes in the ramen and perhaps a juice option for the kids. Price was excellent. read more

I came here for lunch on a Sunday right about when they opened at 12 pm. The restaurant was up a long flight of stairs. I guess that's very apropos with their restaurant name. I seemed to be their first customer of the day as the place was empty. After looking over their menu, I ordered edamame and a bowl of tonkotsu ramen. Overall, the bowl of ramen was decent. The broth was flavorful and the ajitama was properly cooked, however the bamboo was way too sweet and the noodles were a bit overcooked. I prefer my noodles to be firm. Service was good. If I decide to return, I would try something else on their menu. read more

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The ramen was okay, but the service was disappointing. It took forever for anyone to come to our table, and when I asked for utensils a couple of times, we were completely ignored. Slow and inattentive service really hurt the experience. read more

I came here for a quick bite on a Friday night. The restaurant is on the second floor. I sat at the bar. It was busy, but not packed. They have happy hour specials until 9:30pm, which is a rare treat. I had the $8 happy hour red wine. The pour was a bit small but it was a nice, balanced cab. To eat, I had a sweet potato tempura roll with a side of spicy mayo. The roll was tasty with very crispy tempura. They charge $1 for the spicy mayo which is a little steep for a condiment, but worth it for the spicy kick. Service was fast. read more

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Service was good and attentive. Ambiance is ok (feels a bit old, but that's just the location I think). The food is honestly subpar. Me and my party have had better ramens elsewhere. Broth did not taste fresh, presentation wasn't super appealing, and it honestly lacked flavor. The noodles were springy and nice though. To my kimchi veggie ramen, I had to pay extra for tofu. The other two I was with ordered tonkatsu and the regular kimchi ramen, and agreed with me. read more

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I found Yama Ramen while trying to find a spot to have a quick dinner before our show at Radio City. It was Valentine's Day, so I pickings were a little slim. I was able to make a reservation for Yama Ramen online for our table of 5 a few days before. Only 2 of us were on time, but they sat us anyways, which was very nice of them. The food, though, left much to be desired. I had the tsukemen, which was the saddest I've ever had. I'm pretty sure they just used their standard tonkatsu broth and served me hot, sticky ramen on the side. The noodles hot, sticky, and overcooked. The broth was watery and flavorless. The egg was decidedly hard boiled and not gooey. My friend had the gyoza, which looked like they came from the microwave. The worst part was when my friend ordered the chicken wings, and the waitress came back to tell us they didn't have it today and were sold out. Halfway through our meal, we saw another table get an order of chicken wings. So clearly they weren't sold out? The next time I'm in the area for a show, I would definitely not eat again at Yama. read more

Let me start by saying our dishes were very good. We had made reservations for dinner after the Radio City Christmas Spectacular (highly recommend) since it is nearby. It is located on the 2nd floor with decent seating. Since it was winter, it was nice that there is a coat rack. We ordered the double braised pork, kale salad, California roll for appetizers. They have Happy Hour specials daily which we took advantage. We also ordered a few ramen bowls and unagi don bowl. Service was efficient and attentive. When we asked for the check, the bill showed they automatically added a tip of 18% and on the bottom of the bill shows suggested tips. We proceeded to pay by CC and on the merchant copy of the receipt the tip line was crossed out so I couldn't change the tip. So they lost out on a bigger tip. Oh well...Now I know I have another option before a show at Radio City besides Potbelly sandwiches. read more

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Atmosphere (4/5): Located on the second floor of 48th street is a hidden ramen shop. During a weekday lunch hour, the establishment was a little over half capacity. There a minimalistic Japanese feel to the décor. It's slightly cramped but since the restaurant wasn't full, it wasn't so bad. Good volume and nicely lit. Service (5/5): Great service! It was super fast to place my order and have it ready. My whole dining experience was under 20 minutes. Food Tonkatsu Ramen (3.5/5): I ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen. The dish had plentiful toppings that were actually marinated, like the bamboo. Only half of a soft boiled egg which didn't taste pre-marinated. I liked the touch of the sautéed cabbage. The pork was out of this word good!! It was extremely tender, great portion of meat to fat ratio, and marinated with a savory flavor that melts in your mouth. Sadly, the broth and the noodles were a bit of a letdown. The broth needs more umami, perhaps thicker consistency, and more flavoring. Even with the table chili garlic oil, the ramen was not much flavor. read more

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I came after a trip and got a few sushi rolls, specifically the salmon roll, California roll, and tuna roll. I also had a Diet Coke with it. The food was good and everything, and I didn't have anything after for the rest of the day. The next day I didn't have breakfast cuz I was rushing, and got profusely sick later in the day. Turns out I got food poisoning. Bad diarrhea and vomiting. The symptoms have stayed for the past 4 days, and I've even gotten a sore throat somehow read more

Been a while since I came here, if you need a quick, decently priced meal come here. It's really 3.5*. Service is fast and efficient (don't except small talk). Turnaround for a table is fast, it's also gets crowded during lunch or dinner time. Order, eat, get check, pay and go. We got: Appetitzers : crispy rice with salmon. If you like the brunt rice on the bottom of the bowl, this is a must order. Crispy Brussel sprouts Entree: - tonkotsu ramen - shoyu ramen Both were good and we finished the bowl. Good spot for Midtown. read more

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Nice, clean place, second floor, they had room to seat us (4) quickly at about 5:30 on a Friday. Tables pretty close together but overall a nice ambiance and friendly service. We tried the pork bun and gyoza for appetizer; both tasty. Happy hour specials too! We ordered 2 rolls, Tonkotsu ramen and Yama Beef Bowl. All pretty standard and good, no complaints. My daughter really loved the Yama Beef Bowl and it did have an unusual umami flavor that was delicious. Sushi was ok, nothing amazing. Prices decent, portions were satisfying. We liked this place and would go back. read more

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We were in the mood for ramen, so tried this midtown option. Its located up a flight of stairs. The restaurant is actually fairly large, with a lot of seating. I ordered the Shoyu ramen. It was actually a fairly large bowl, with a few different items. I really liked the broth as well as the pork, which I found to be quite tender and flavorful. Will definitely recommend if you are looking for a cheaper ramen option in the area. read more

Ok - the bad - very lowbrow wine offering, and poor happy hour selection - the one good one was the dumplings. But then, the sushi came out. Satisfying. Perhaps not over the top, but not bad. read more

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Great casual hole in a wall for bites and fantastic happy hour. Beers are like $8 and wine is about $9. Their hot sake is $7. The sushi and ramen is very average and I would honestly come for the appetizers like takoyaki and sushi rolls. There was a lot of rice in the chirashi bowls and donburi but those tasted ok. Overall. I think it's a good happy hr place to start the evening. read more

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Yama Ramen is a really great Japanese restaurant in Midtown West. Great place especially for Ramen . The Miso Ramen had such a good broth and the Pork Belly was delicious! The 30 Rock was a great sushi roll with a mix of Salmon, Avocado, tuna, yellowtail and Creme cheese. We also got the Shishito - Japanese Pepper. I'm not a huge spicy fan but this really wasn't spicy at all. It actually reminded me of edamame lol. I had a little bit of Sake too. read more

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Worst costumer service!!! If I could put zero starts I could. Ramen was mid and the servers sucked!! And they wanted me to tip 18% and stated "it was mandatory and against the law" which is not true at all! -10/10 experience. They need to do better in training their employees!! Don't come here!! read more

HORRIBLE customer service !!! if i could put a 0 star i would ! The server probably helped us 3 times out our table barely did anything and at the end of our meal i paid the bill with no tip... later the server comes in my face saying 18% tips are mandatory and apparently its a law to tip 18% at dine ins which is complete bull. Both servers at the restaurant start harassing us telling us we have to tip and right when i was just going to agree and just sign to do 18% the girl server told us "if you're not planning to tip don't dine in"??? if they expect a tip it should be included in the final bill period. 0/10 experience they want almost $20 for doing the bare minimum. read more

We had the shoyu ramen with chicken and it was sooooo good and just what we needed after being out in the NYC snow. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Yama ramen is located a few floors up. Inside you'll see the area laid out like a classic Japanese eatery. It looks great and the staff is nice. I had miss ramen and it was a solid bowl but not amazing. It's a fine option for ramen in midtown. read more