Do not eat here. The place is disgusting, and the food is mediocre (I get it. It's a sushi place in Front Royal, so I'm not expecting a Michelin star). The only way this place could be cleaned is with a match. Weeks of dried urine on the urinal, ceiling tiles collapsing under leaks, and so much dirt and gunk caked in the grout lines of the tile, it was above the tile lines. Floors and tables sticky. This place needs health department attention. read more

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WOW! Excellent sushi in Front Royal. The wait staff was prompt and the meal served in short order. The place is quiet and conversation friendly. I will eat here next time I am in town. read more

Yamafuji - These guys know what they are doing and they do it well. - Japanese Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

We really enjoyed our experience at Yamafuji! First off - don't let the exterior appearance sway you to think twice - because we almost did. The outside needs help and these reviews helped convince us to give it a chance so let this one be another one of those! We were seated far from others in the restaurant which was great to avoid conversations that overlap. The music was at a nice level so you didn't need to yell to talk to people at your table. This is thoughtful of the restaurant staff and I appreciate it! I think our waiters name was Scott. He was a tall, calm soft spoken man who made us feel welcomed and relaxed. Many times at a restaurant it's a quick order and eat experience. Scott, if that's his name, was anything but that. He helped work through the long sushi roll list with us and overall just did a fantastic job. Now for the food - overall amazinggg. The pork gyoza was crispy and huge! My miso soup wasn't what I expected so I wouldn't get that again. But the sushi rolls themselves were great. A little smaller than we are used to back home but still filling. My absolutely favorite was the crunchy California roll (minus the eel sauce). I mean - writing this review and seeing the picture of the roll is making my mouth water it was that good. 10/10 recommend their sush, dining in and enjoying the company you visit with! read more

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Ordered avocado rolls online for takeout. Good rolls at a good price. Could use an extra soy sauce. Staff was nice at pick up.

Didn't know this place was here in good ole Fromt Royal. Clean place, music at a good level for conversation. Our server was alone today so she didnt come to check on us while we were eating... this is only a bummer because I ordered the spicy Korean Ramen and oh boy was this spicy. The Ramen was sooo good. My husband ordered the white tuna roll and spicy tuna tempura roll. He loved every bite. The only real downer was the lack of ability to request water and the salad that came with the ramen which was pedestrian. We still plan to come back and try some other items. read more

Yamafuji - Yama Ra myun (Spicy Korean Ramen) - Japanese Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

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Hadn't been here for a few years as we live 40 miles away. Always had great service and remarkable sushi. Last time I went, I took home a $100 sushi platter. I used to drive past Front Royal on my was home from seeing a customer in DC read more

The food was good. We asked for 2 drinks that were listed on menu but they didn't have them. The table was sticky and didn't see waitress clean tables in between customers. The bathroom was not in good condition, toilet seat almost falling off and the walls were filthy. read more

The food was fine for the price. Not the best sushi Ive ever had in my life. Our waitress was very nice. However the floors are sticky and the bathrooms are filthy. This place has potential, I just recommend they clean the place! read more

We were quickly seated , quiet music played in the back ground, tables are spaced nicely apart so you do not feel crowded and it is not loud even though almost every table was filled. The waitstaff were friendly and attentive with a good knowledge of the menu and specials. What we ordered Sushi- Spicy lady roll (SLR) Sour plum roll Spicy tuna roll Appetizers- shumai broccoli yaki Main course - Bulgogidon Beef yakisoba First the Spicy Lady Roll is an amazing flavorful creamy roll that I will be ordering on every visit. The other two were good and we look forward to trying the many different rolls on the menu. The Shumai was shrimp and crab dumplings, good flavor and texture. The Yaki was good, be sure to get the sauce at the bottom of the bowl. The main courses could have served 4 instead of two, very good size portions. The Bugogidon was full of flavor and varied textures, the meat tender and cooked just right. The Beef Yakisoba - unfortunately not what I had expected. I really look for a certain flavor in a pan fried noodle and these tasted like they were simply boiled and quickly tossed. (I was fortunate to spend some time in Yokosuka and Sasebo Japan where beef yaki soba was my go to) and the beef was a little tough. I brought it home and added a few things to make it to my liking. Overall it is an enjoyable, comfortable, and affordable place to visit. Definitely recommended. read more

Great food. Great value. Wonderful staff. We are regulars and can't get enough. Best wishes to the manager in her next role as a mom.

This is absolutely the Best sushi in the area. A hidden gem in Front Royal. Virginia.

The best thing to do is order the family sushi meal It's affordable and delicious We eat it on Xmas eve most years We are thankful they are open read more

Passing through here on my way back from Shenandoah mountains. Never been to Front Royal despite forever seeing its name on highway signs. I was the only one there around 530/6p on a Wednesday night. Big place with nice tables and decor. I suppose a lot of people were getting takeout. One funny waitress who could model. Delicious food! Not so much chicken in my ramen but ok because I have high cholesterol. read more

We left before we ate. They didn't have running water... okay then how are you washing your hands/cook wear? That was so concerning. It was also kinda sketchy. We weren't sure if it was open from the outside. I think we made the smart choice in heading out. read more

Great sushi and soup. It is ALWAYS freezing in here, the employees literally wear their winter coats. Idk how anyone could comfortably eat here in the winter...so I always get take out. Also I hate how they open at noon when I start craving sushi at like, 10:30am. Ambiance is of a run-down restaurant...doesn't match the food. Still giving 5 stars cuz it's the only good sushi in Front Royal and I'll support them as long as they are here :) read more

The server was nice, but the food was just average. Wasn't expecting much since it is the only Japanese restaurant around that sells sushi and the sushi was exactly what I expected.. I don't recommend ordering sushi if you're used to eating high quality sushi from big cities. We also got some hot appetizers and they were surprisingly way better than the sushi. If I were to go back I would try their other hot foods rather than the sushi. read more

Quick Tip: Stick with sushi and do takeout/delivery. Sushi is their strength. Tonight I sampled several nigiri, the soft shell crab hand roll, and two flavors of mochi ice cream. The fatty tuna was fantastic and stood out from the rest. Inari is an old favorite that Yamafuji does well, and the bluefin tuna's texture was juuuuuust right. Thought the blue crab was dull; not what I expected. And the surf clam was new for me - a thick, chewy delight. Handroll was good but probably tastes better when dining in (as all fried items do), and the ice cream was meh (neither mango nor red bean tastes like mango or red bean). All in all, this is my go-to for sushi but nothing more - and that's a-okay with me! read more

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We went for lunch on a whim and we were so pleasantly surprised to find one of our new favorite places! Got a couple of the daily special sushi rolls since they were only $5. In the Veggie Box I had some of the crispest tofu, amazing! For lunch on a Sunday, the place was pretty empty and quiet, but service was super quick! Hope to be back many times! read more

Yamafuji - veggie box and ramen - Japanese Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

Smokey flavor and yum yum sauce. Yamafuji was a delight. We eat a lot of asian and oriental cuisine as my wife prefers sushi almost every meal and I choose the fried rice options every time. This one stood out to me. As many places in the DC area seem to offer variants in their fried rice such as green bean or corn, this adds very small amounts of broccoli. The part that stands out is the SMOKEY flavor the meal offers which make the taste buds dance with joy. It was delicious it almost made me sad. (weird emotions I know) But the meal was able to bring so much feeling. I believe it was the pepper added to it which the others don't do which helped. This time I chose chicken over my usual shrimp and it was a great choice. The chicken was very tender and soft. They provided plenty of yum yum sauce. Totally recommend this friendly place. read more

This was our first time and WOW.... It's was fantastic. Very good selection and fresh raw fish. Prices were great and service was friendly. We will be returning again. High recommended. read more

This place is affordable and great. These sushi chefs are speedy. My wife and I love this place!

Good takeout...been there a few times to dine in and not super impressed. Sushi to go is where it's at. read more

Service was so slow and after the long wait, the food was very under expectations. Haven't returned again. We used to frequent regularly, but this was the second similar experience in a row. Not what it used to be. read more

This place is great! Very fresh fish! Nice ambiance. Great service. Now is the part I have to ramble on about things, but I'm not verbose so I'm just rambling about nothing. Love this place though and everything about it. read more

Went in on a Thursday evening to celebrate the end of the school year. Clean restaurant with polite staff and excellent food. You are getting authentic Japanese, including nigiri sushi and sashimi, in Front Royal! Nice little selection of Japanese beer and sake. Worth every penny. Highly recommend. read more

Yamafuji - Excellent selection. - Japanese Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

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The inside is nice and the waitstaff is very friendly but the food leaves a lot to be desired. We ordered the O-Toro and salmon nigiri, the rice was underseasoned and had an odd texture. The o-toro was definitely not tuna belly and was chewy. The shrimp tempura roll that we ordered was missing half the components. How do you forget the sauce on a roll? I don't know if they were having an off day but not worth the detour. read more

Excellent sushi buffet/all you can eat. I'm amazed that rural front royal Virginia has this good of Japanese food. Food: Great tasting appetizers including gyoza, vegetable tempura, chicken katsu, seasoned salad, edamame. Delicious and creative sushi rolls - fresh and good quality ingredients Service: Friendly, attentive and efficient Ambience: Traditional Japanese cultural decor read more

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The menu is superb. Far more interesting sushi menu than most places, the breadth is remarkable and reflects this is run by Japanese who know what they're doing. Noodle dishes and a broad selection of traditional Japanese dishes as well. Nice people, service was very good, though we walked in at around 3:30. The place is a bit worn. You go here to eat well, not impress a date. We had a few apps from the sushi menu, a couple of rolls and about a dozen nigiri. The quality of the fish was superb. Sushi rice was a bit on the dry side and not as flavored as we make or are used to. Still excellent, just another variation. Priced very right, at least from what we're used to. Glad we went, definitely a find, highly recommended. read more

We were headed back from Skyline and needed a quick dinner, but it was late (after 8) and everything seemed closed. Found Yamafuji on Yelp and called to make sure they were open and then headed that way. Service was friendly, food was great, and if we're ever up that way again we would definitely stop by for some gyoza and Ramen! read more

Five star food and service. Sushi, nigiri, bento boxes, and gyoza - all was on point.

Amazing and fresh. Staff is wonderful and the service is great! The food is so good that we came two nights in a row with more family members! read more

The chef came to the table to describe items we had questions about. The food is fresh and delicious! Service is excellent, waitstaff attentive and respectful. read more

It's a shame for so many in this country, this is considered as "good sushi"... Friendly and polite service and comfortable setting. Just wish the food was better - both rice and fish were dry, and there is nothing authentic other than names on the menu. read more

The food is good, but when I placed a to go order I got home and a roll was missing from the bag. I called and told them about the issue, and even sent in a picture. They gave me no further help other than telling me it was in there, when it clearly wasn't. No refund and no remake. read more

We were in Front Royal overnight and found this gem. The service was spectacular! We were feeling adventurous, so we ordered the Omakase..everything was delicious! We look forward to going back! read more

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In general, this place looks pretty run down, but don't let that fool you. The food is really good, with the really amazingly fresh sushi and fish, to the soft and creamy mochi. The waitress was an old lady who I think mistook us for someone else, but was really nice. Overall, this place is a pretty good place to get sushi and I would come here again. read more

Yamafuji - Salmon Lover Sushi Roll Combo - Japanese Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

The food here was really good and fresh, except when the waitress kept flirting with my boyfriend.

We came to Fort Royal for a weekend getaway to hike in Shenandoah park, stopped by Jamafuji for dinner amd we're not disappointed by friendly service and quality authentic Japanese dishes. There's a chef making super fresh sushi in front of customers. It felt like we went to Japan. Thank you for a great experience at affordable prices. read more

Yamafuji - Delicious apple Saki was a bonus surprise. - Japanese Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

Gem of a restaurant in an unexpected place. The food was excellent and the service was warm and friendly. Definitely a place we will visit again, and soon. read more

Great food and wonderful service!!! When I'm in Front Royal it's a must eat every time!!