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    Yama Sushi House - Phoenix

    4.2 (673 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    This place never fails to impress me. My husband & I are back in Phoenix and first stop was here. The food was magnificent. Julia was our waitress and she was awesome. We tried everything we could until we got full. This place is definitely a great go to spot for fresh food, well prepared, & dishes presented exquisitely. I tip my hat to the chefs in this place. Love it!

    Sashimi
    Charleen B.

    We live closer to the Chandler location but they are not dog friendly and we were going to be in the area so we tried this location. The parking lot is pretty small. Luckily we found a spot right away but I'm not sure if there are other nearby parking options. We sat outside and were helped by two servers as one of them was training. They were both friendly and knew the menu well. We opted for the all you can eat option, which includes 10 items at a time. Great selection of rolls, nigiri, appetizers, and even sashimi. We were able to do two rounds and were stuffed. The fish was fresh and didn't taste fishy at all. We really enjoyed the salmon and hamachi collars. Kids under 6 are free and our toddler enjoyed the chicken skewer and yakisoba. On our second round the rolls were smaller which I appreciated because this lets you try various rolls without getting stuffed. Highly recommend the eel, toro, sweet shrimp and wagyu! My boyfriend really liked the uni as well.We would definitely come back when in the area!

    Takoyaki
    Janet L.

    Updated as of 3/10/26 - I would give this place 10 stars if I could. Isaac did an amazing job taking care of our table of 4 and I couldn't be happier that night. I had a strategy for the 90-minute experience now second time around and gosh, I'm so glad that it worked out - appetizers, main course, then round three if I still had the space in my stomach I would order an tonkatsu ramen, and it happened!! The last round was dessert and I went with the matcha cheesecake instead of the upside down pineapple cake. Oh, also, perks for sitting outside this time: I can laugh louder hahahaha!! 10/10 and will absolutely come back in a few months to do this all over again!!

    Keith M.

    I was excited to try a new all you can eat sushi place. Well, it's new to me... My regular sushi place is still my favorite, but sometimes I like to venture out. Yama is much nicer and fancier than I expected. A huge selection of items available on the all-you-can-eat menu too. Some specialty items have a 1 order maximum, but there are so many to choose from, this is not really an issue. It's nice that you could sit at the sushi bar and do all you can eat. Most other places only have tables. The service was pretty quick and efficient, which is not always the case in some all you can eat places. You have 90 minutes to complete your gorging, which is ample time. The quality of the fish seemed good, but I wasn't too fond of some of the sauces. If you're familiar with sushi, the same sauces are used on a large amount of the rolls. If you want quantity over quality, this is definitely the place to go. $40 is pretty good for such a variety. If I want to eat a stupid amount of sushi, this is where I'm going to come. Normally, I will still continue to go to my regular spot.

    Rebecca W.

    10/10 would recommend!! The service was fantastic, sushi was fresh and lots of fun options. They also have deals on different days of the week and an all you can eat option. My only complaint was the very limited parking! Other than that, I would highly recommend

    Taylor S.

    Yama Phoenix recently started offering an All You Can Eat menu for $39.95 in July...and I've been 4 times since. They are the best AYCE sushi spot in the Valley and my partner and I have been to most of them. Their premium offerings include beef short rib (galbi), toro, bluefin tuna, uni, wagyu beef, among others of which you can only get 1 order per person. It's worth it- especially the galbi and toro! They also offer robata which is really nice because the bbq sticks help break up the monotony of sushi. Sometimes they come out dry but the flavor is good. We recommend the sichuan (it's not spicy). Sushi roll options are pretty diverse. 1 order comes with 4 pieces which is awesome if you want to try multiple rolls without getting too stuffed. Our favorite is the Dragon Ash roll. The ultimate test for me is if a restaurant is consistent, and Yama passes. The regular tuna is hit or miss but everything else is solid. Don't forget to order the tempura cheesecake at the end. Service has always been excellent! Last call for the AYCE menu is 9:30pm. We learned the hard way. Parking in front can be limited but you can find ample street parking nearby.

    Phoenix Roll
    Chris A.

    Family was looking for a new sushi spot, and we think we've found our new regular in Yama Sushi House. I wish I had remembered to take pictures of the menu, as well as the other food items, but we were enjoying ourselves so much that it slipped my mind. As we entered, we were greeted with smiles from the entire staff, welcoming us in. So many good-looking items to choose from, it took us a moment to familiarize ourselves with the menu. We started out with the garlic edamame, which was fantastic. For my entrees, I went with the Tuna Lover and Phoenix rolls. Both huge stand outs for me on the menu, but even more so once I was eating them. There are other rolls that caught my eye, that I will be wanting to go back and try as well. But from what I picked, I will not be disappointed in the quality and freshness of their rolls. The presentation, taste, and quality really had an impact on our overall dining experience here. We are looking forward to being back soon, as we are definitely hooked on this place. Two last things: parking isn't the best, but you can make it work. Im not deducting 'stars' because of a limited parking situation. Makes it that much more exclusive. Daphne was a server, and she was absolutely charming. She came off as poised, professional, and had such an upbeat demeanor, it helped add to the overall experience. Thank you, Daphne!

    Miso Soup, Las Vegas Roll, Salmon Nigiri
    Zuriel L.

    SO GOOD! Every time I come it's not busy which is nice because my sushi comes out pretty fast & it's delicious. The servers are sweet and attentive. It's a small restaurant and has tv's behind the sushi chefs so it's nice to watch the game while you eat.

    Bryan F.

    Love this place. Great service and atmosphere. Love sitting outside when weather permits. Happy hour offers your general sushi fare, for a great price. Can't go wrong with this place.

    Meily A.

    This restaurant was suggested by a friend. We came for lunch on a Sunday. It was not busy but we kinda expect this during the summer. There is limited parking at the front, my friend parked in the back. We ordered the spicy garlic edamame - it was flavorful but not too spicy. We shared a variety of chef's specialty rolls. My least favorite was the lollipop roll - I think not worth the price. The ninja roll was good. I forgot the names of the other 2 we tried. Overall I felt the meal was good but not outstanding and I have other sushi places that I would go first before coming back. Service was great. Our server was very attentive.

    The best sushi I have ever had; beautiful, fresh fish that tasted incredible without being drowned in stupid sauce do you think this is a game Our waiter was so sweet and handsome and everything came out in no time I will surely name my firstborn after him Yama sushi saved my marriage

    After speaking with Ken about the situation I encountered attempting to order the sushi boat on Mother's Day he provided great customer service and we were able to discuss what the issue was the miscommunication that occurred he offered an opportunity to return to Yama and provided me with great customer service and attentiveness. My wife and I ordered for takeout and it was amazing as always. I want to thank Ken for being such a great owner and having the best interest of his customer and resolving any misunderstanding or issues that occurred. My wife and I are very appreciative of his service and we look forward to enjoying the all you can eat sushi in the future. Thanks Ken you really demonstrated what a great owner you are. Much appreciated!

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    All you can eat for $39.95 is an amazing deal! Love the Phoenix and dynamite roll. Great assortment of sake available.

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    Ask the Community - Yama Sushi House - Phoenix

    Is the AYCE menu here the same as the Union Hills location? Seems like this has more options?

    Actually our Union Hills location is not offering AYCE option yet. All other 4 stores are offering AYCE using the same menu.

    Does Yama do happy hour from 2-6 on the weekends too?

    Yes!

    Is this an all you can eat sushi/roll?

    I don’t think so- nice cozy restaurant - good sushi great udon soup. It’s moderately priced.

    Do you serve Omurice with demi glace instead of ketchup?

    Hi Mike, sorry we are not able to replace ketchup with demi glace, but you can order without ketchup. Thanks

    Are you still only to go?

    No! Dine-in is available.

    Are you open for dine in?

    We are currently take out only at this location. Chandler and Scottsdale are open for dine in.

    Do they have ayce?

    Not that I am aware of. I’ve been there a few times for lunch, never dinner (live EV).

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