Decided to check this place out tonight for a last minute dinner and we're glad we did. Super cute interior and friendly owners/staff. We ordered the chicken teriyaki, black garlic tonkotsu and chicken karaage. The chicken teriyaki was really good - better than many of the places we have tried around the Maple Valley, Issaquah areas. The chicken was very tender and flavorful with just enough char. The karaage was good too. The tonkotsu definitely hit the spot with just the right flavors and tasty, perfectly chewy noodles. They have all the extra toppings available too (I ordered corn). For drinks, we ordered the Taro Milk Tea (they were out of the boba) and a Thai Iced Tea. Both were good. The Taro Milk Tea was especially nice -- very similar to an Ube Milk Tea. Service was quick, efficient and easy! Prices were reasonable. Overall, a nice surprise in North Bend! We'll be back! And I'll post food pics next time we visit! (all I took was their gallery wall ) read more

Yama Si Japanese Kitchen - Cute gallery wall inside the restaurant :) - Japanese Near Me - North Bend, Washington

The service was gracious, the wait for our meal was appropriate, and the meal was superlative. It is under new management, and the mural is fun, but the decor also functions better. There is a wall at the entrance that keeps the cold wind from bothering the guests. All together, a high end experience at affordable prices. read more

Yama Si Japanese Kitchen - Shrimp vegetable stir fry. Perfectly seasoned, bright green broccoli, ten pieces of shrimp. Enough for two meals! - Japanese Near Me - North Bend, Washington

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Stopped by for some lunch while I was in the area and was seated quickly. Ordered the Red Lava Tonkatsu and Gyoza, and both came out hot and quick. The Red Lava Tonkatsu was not as spicy as I was hoping, I was hoping for more of a kick and got a very mellow tingle instead. The noodles and the soup were a little bland, but the toppings were all amazing. The ramen egg was super jammy and the chashu had excellent flavor. The Gyoza was fantastic. Crispy, hot, and juicy. Wish it came with a bit more sauce, it was card to dip more than a centimeter of the gyoza at a time. Overall a nice place, but nothing particularly special read more

Yama Si Japanese Kitchen - Red Lava Tonkotsu, Gyoza - Japanese Near Me - North Bend, Washington

Fantastic Ramen in North Bend. Ramen has become one of my favorite post mountain bike ride meals after I discovered it in Squamish BC. So stoked North Bend now has a yummy Ramen place to stop into after hitting tiger or raging river trails. Helps to replenish the sodium levels. Great service and reasonable pricing. read more

Yama Si Japanese Kitchen - Yummy - Japanese Near Me - North Bend, Washington

Stopped by for a quick lunch after going to the licensing location nearby to get a REAL ID. Super convenient location in the same plaza! We actually got there about 30mins before opening, but the owner saw us outside and kindly invited us in to get away from the cold and look at the menu before the kitchen was open -- really cannot beat the service and hospitality of this homey local restaurant! As for the food, I ended up not being the biggest fan -- the teriyaki was a little too salty for me and the karaage we got was much too doughy. But it wasn't bad, and I would probably stop by again if I was in the area around lunch time. read more

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Decided to try this restaurant and was pleasantly impressed by how tasty the food was! The katsu plate was big and full of food, the chicken was also perfectly charred. The sushi and gyoza were very delicious as well. There was no wait to be seated and the waitress was kind, the little restaurant is cozy and has nice decor. I will definitely be coming back next time I'm in northbend! read more

This is the most incredible black garlic tonkotsu ramen! It might just be my favorite version I've ever tasted. The rich flavors and perfectly cooked noodles made it an unforgettable meal. It smelled so delicious and I forgot to take a photo before I started eating!! Service could have been a bit more attentive but not a deal breaker by any means. Highly recommend trying it! read more

Yama Si Japanese Kitchen - Black garlic tonkotsu ramen - Japanese Near Me - North Bend, Washington

I had to wait for my DOL appointment so decided to stop in here for lunch. I ordered the lunch bento with chicken teriyaki and the appetizer cucumber salad. The whole experience was just average. The cucumbers weren't bad. They had been salted but the dressing was recently made so the cucumbers hadn't fully marinaded. The salad dressing was quite flavorless and watery, maybe because the lettuce had been washed and had not been dried? The chicken teriyaki also lacked flavor and had to ask for extra sauce as it was on the dry side. However the egg roll came out hot and the California roll was fine. Not gourmet but no complaints either. I understand this is North Bend and a small downtown area. My friend and I were the only ones dining inside right around 12 Noon. During our lunch, there were a couple To-Go orders. The owners were nice and the food came out quickly. I would like to try other restaurants the next time I am in the area. read more

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Yama Si is an absolute gem hidden in the mountains. We stopped here while visiting Seattle and surrounding area and im so glad we did. The shop is small but vibrant and fun giving hits of Japan aesthetic. The menu includes classic Japanese finger foods like sushi and tempura appetizers and ramen. For small bites we shared the chicken karagee which was soo good. Lightly battered with juicy thigh pieces that just explode with flavor. This is how karaage should be. Some places make it way too crispy. We also got a shimp tempura roll that was amazing 10/10z For main i had the Red Lava ramen. The broth was rich and flavorful, noodles cooked perfectly and the pork was delicious. The right amount if spice and umami flavors. I wish i could have ate more or taken some back home with me. We enjoyed everything here including the hospitality. Everyone was super nice from the young girl at the counter to owner's wife who we spent some time talking about the area and food. Give them a try! read more

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Small space tucked into a strip mall with excellent food. Our group got a (vegan) miso ramen, (vegan) tofu yakisoba, and (vegan) tofu teriyaki which were all delicious. Huge portions of tofu in the teriyaki with sauce, salad, and two heaping scoops of rice. The tofu teriyaki was very hot (careful of the steam when biting in!) and fresh. Also shared a California roll which was delicious. Service was quick and friendly. Pay at the register on the way out. read more

Yama Si Japanese Kitchen - Veggie miso ramen and California roll minus the crab. - Japanese Near Me - North Bend, Washington

Yama Si is the only ramen spot in North Bend, and they also offer other dishes like teriyaki and sushi. It's located in a quiet strip mall with ample parking. When you enter, you can order and pay directly from a QR code at your table or at the counter. We tried a variety of dishes since it was our first time there. The Black Garlic Tonkotsu and Classic Tonkotsu ramen both scratched that ramen craving, but we were disappointed that the broth was not thick and creamy like you'd expect. The chicken karaage portion was HUGE. The texture was perfect. I really enjoyed the Mount Si roll (salmon, avocado, and cucumber). The roll was larger than I expected with generous cuts of salmon. The sushi rice did not taste like sushi rice, but it still scratched my sushi craving. read more

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Delicious food! The ramen was tasty and the atmosphere is chill. The service is quick. Can order in or do take out. Plenty of parking out front. If in the area would recommend this place for a yummy and cozy meal read more

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Definitely the best teriyaki that money can buy you on the east side, the portions are great and the service is so friendly. I know what others may say about Toshis in seattle/bellevue but I think this place rivals them! read more

Excellent ramen! Staff was very kind to my inquisitive children and food came out quickly. Enjoyed the novel Japanese soda with a pearl-cork-thing on top. read more

We love this Japanese food place in our hometown! They have the sweetest owners and the yummiest food! We love their ramen, their teriyaki is tasty and I love their chicken karaage! And her kimchee is the bomb! You need to try her red lava ramen is amazing if you love a spicy ramen! Very tasty! read more

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I reviewed this place last year, but I wanted to come back and talk about it again! I absolutely LOVE Yama si. I feel like since last year it has only gotten better. Their food NEVER disappoints. MJ, the lovely lady at the front always greets us by name every-time she sees my boyfriend and I. She is so kind to everyone who walks in, and is always on top of the service. The restruant is ALWAYS clean and had the most adorable decorations up. We absolutely love them and will always be a customer thank you for all the delicious food!! -Alyssa and Eddy :) read more

Cute place in a strip mall but don't let that stop you. First time here and I'll cut to the chase- we will definitely be back. The restaurant is clean. When you look around you see these nice decor touches. There is a cute wall art where we sat. I just couldn't get a photo of us and I was fascinated with the cat print across the room. When you get your table, you order a QR code, which is super convenient or if you prefer you can walk up to the front register. We order the chicken teriyaki and a Ramen bowl which we are supposed to share. My husband did not share his Ramen except to give me a few bites. The noodles are very good, but the broth was delicious. The chicken teriyaki was very flavorful with a nice balance of sauce I enjoyed it although I do wish I ordered the spicy because I prefer spicy but since I was sharing I regular. Service was quick and friendly. This is kind of a hidden gem read more

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What a treat! We had the croquettes, Mt Si roll, ramen. All was delicious! Friendly service. We'll be back! read more

What a great find! I didn't expect such a great lunch. We shared edamome, and they came hot, plump, and well seasoned. The spicy chicken was delicious and with nicely charred tips. I love that. I also really like the flavorful dressing on the crisp salad. The only thing that would make me happier would be brown rice. Definitely worth a stop! read more

Yama Si Japanese Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - North Bend, Washington

The food is awesome. We got Chicken Kaarage- so yum, Pork Bulgogi- mouth watering, & Beef Teriyaki. The service was quick and polite- walk in take away order. The ambiance of the restaurant is also cozy and would love to eat in some time. read more

The food was just ok. Chicken karage was good and ramen too! But the chicken katsu was terrible! It was more like chicken nuggets with bbq sauce! You have to order at the counter and I didn't see the cashier smile once! read more

Yama Si Japanese Kitchen - Chicken katsu - Japanese Near Me - North Bend, Washington

We had to check out this place passing through town and read there awesome reviews, they weren't kidding. The owners and staff are amazing from the minute you walk in. Quite a selection of a little bit of everything which made it super nice. All the food was delicious. Pretty decent prices too. Restrooms and dining area were super clean. Thanks MJ! read more

Visit this place. Stopped here for the first time and was recommended to get the black garlic ramen. Spot on! The broth was rich and delicious and everything included was perfect. Will visit again. Yum! read more

Really great ambiance, loved the lighting and decor. The food was fantastic. I got the chicken katsu curry and it was amazing. The katsu was light to the taste. The salad had really good dressing. A tad expensive, but it's Washington. read more

Nice little cafe-type place. Clean strip mall joint. Apparently the specialty is Ramen bowls , and my wife was really pleased with hers. I was looking more for sushi, which was limited to just a few roll selections. I had a miso soup (ok, could have been hotter) and some Gyoza dumplings. I'm not sure if all were just store-purchased items. Waitress was very nice and attentive. Wife said she would return, not me (at least not for sushi). read more

You order via the app/qr code, and the food is brought to the table. The ramen was okay but the egg was not marinated which I found weird for a ramen egg. The karaage was also decent, though the sauce was not mayo and it sort of ruined it for me. We were traveling so I didn't know what to expect and probably won't have any reason to go back. If you're looking for traditional, skip it. If you're hungry and don't care this is not bad. read more

Yama Si Japanese Kitchen - Ramen - Japanese Near Me - North Bend, Washington

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Kids loved the ramen, chicken katsu, and crispy shrimp roll. the hostess was nice and service fast, too. Overall, great experience

Great service and fantastic Japanese food. They are also very generous portions- enough food for two with one dish.

When this opened, we heard lots of great things about it. Our experience was a little disappointing so I'm not sure we would be back or try it again. It's pricey for what it is, like everything else in the valley. The service was not great and the inside is very small. Food was okay, nothing memorable. read more

Lovely new owners! Authentic ramen, as evidenced by the solidification you'll find after refrigerating leftovers overnight -- just throw it into a pot and gently warm, until it's back to its original consistency. I love reliving the pure joy of eating even more of it after the noodles have absorbed even more broth overnight. Truly amazing!!! read more

Great place to stop for a good meal after a long hike! We stopped here to eat after hiking and left will happy bellies. You order and pay from the table using a qr code. The food came out fast, and was fresh and delicious. I loved the sesame dressing on their house salad. The chicken and beef were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so good. My friends loved their ramen and raved about the spiciness of the lava broth. read more

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If you know the food quality of the local chain Happy Teriyaki, then you know this place's food quality. About the same. Large portions though, just meh quality. Very small sushi selections. read more

Great place for Teriyaki. Nice portion size compared to the other place in town. They always seem to have my to-go order ready in under 15 minutes. read more

What a gem!!! This is my belated review for the place. My family stumbled upon Yama Si restaurant during Thanksgiving time. Clean, chill, and cozy atmosphere with excellent service. (quick, too) We had chicken Karaage (very generous portion), classic ramen, various rolls (CA, spicy salmon, and Mt. Si rolls), and spicy chicken teriyaki. Karaage was nice and crunchy. All of the rolls were very good with great fresh ingredients inside. Classic ramen was flavorful with abundant toppings. Spicy chicken teriyaki was perfectly grilled as well. We went back to Yama Si Japanese Kitchen yesterday and had another family dinner. Foods were on point and the service was wonderful. I would recommend Yama Si Japanese Kitchen to anyone that's looking for nice quick but quality filled Japanese dishes. read more

Food was great. Service good with the exception of we got food but no utensils or napkins. When our check was brought she apologized for the delay in getting utensils to us. Overall a good experience and I definitely would go again. read more

Great food! Their Shrimp Tempura Roll is better than the sushi at the other chain restaurant in town!

This is among the best Japanese quick serve restaurants in all of Seattle area. The Bento Box is amazing. The teriyaki is really good. The salad is light and fresh and excellent. North Bend is lucky to have such a great restaurant in this great mountain town. read more

Service from the jump was great, sat down immediately and taken care of. The restaurant is small but has great lighting and designs on the wall. Food was very tasteful and the portions were big for the price. read more

Yama Si Japanese Kitchen - Black Garlic Tonkotsu - Japanese Near Me - North Bend, Washington

Food was fantastic prices are legit ramen was on point service was quick and easy if your in the area highly recommend stopping at this place. read more

Nice little Japanese themed restaurant here in North Bend. Tidy dining room where you order everything from the QR code on the table. Prices are very reasonable and even a small bottle of great Junmai sake was only $10. The edamame was ok as appetizer but slightly undercooked in my opinion. We both had the black garlic ramen and we thought it was great quality and good flavor to the broth. Service was also friendly. Highly recommended if you are in the area. read more

Yama Si Japanese Kitchen - Black garlic ramen - Japanese Near Me - North Bend, Washington

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