Hi everyone! Nate here! A few reviews mention me or our team here at Yamamori. Our team at Yamamori has been so grateful for these last few years and we want to extend our feelings of the restaurant. Firstly, head chefs Tony and Louis have worked extensively hard with intensive care to get all of the food out. In a small capacity, high volume restaurant, it is not easy to be as meticulous and caring as they have been. To the entirety of the staff, we've built such a bond to each other and we appreciate all the gestures that allow us to come to work freely and happily every day. Secondly, to our patrons, you all have been so amazing in keeping what should be just a workplace into truly something special. A lot of us indulge into work so much away from family and friends on a more lenient schedule, but we have been met by nothing but love and care by our patrons. Truly a 2nd home, and for anyone that has my number, please feel free to keep reaching out to me. We are eternally grateful to all those that have made our time at Yamamori an absolute pleasure. Closing out, I hope Yamamori, its outgoing and incoming staff, and all of its loyal patrons nothing but prosperity and happiness moving forward. Thank you again for all the good memories read more

Yamamori - Japanese Near Me - Pearland, Texas

This is a fantastic AYCE sushi option! A group of 8 of us stopped by after fellow Yelper Chris W. found out about this spot. We were one of only a few tables on a Tuesday evening and we had very attentive service! Our server came back for many, many sushi, sashimi and nigiri requests. We started off with our appetizers - I especially enjoyed the shumai and yellowtail jalapeño. We put in a ton of sashimi orders which came out pretty quickly! We also put in several specialty roll orders at the beginning of dinner though those came out later in our meal. By then, we were getting full from quite a few nigiri and sashimi pieces - though we did have a lot of orders which probably got a bit confusing! When the specialty rolls (the stars of the show) arrived, we took our Yelp-worthy pics of a gorgeous sushi boat before we dug in! The boat made for such a great presentation and it was so easy for all of our party to reach in and grab a few pieces. The standout of the night was the namesake Yamamori roll - that eel, tuna and avocado combo was such a hit! I enjoyed all the other specialty rolls as well. For dessert I had a few bites of my friend's green tea and was so impressed - the flavor was very well-balanced and not too sweet. I had a full serving of the red bean strawberry ice cream - it was my first time having a red bean flavored ice cream and I really liked it! I found that it balanced the sweetness of the strawberry well. My friends opted for the banana and Oreo tempura which looked delicious. This is a great AYCE option if you are in the Pearland area, and it's worth the drive even if you live elsewhere! read more

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Managed to squeeze in a June AYCE sushi outing right at the end of the month! This time we ventured to Haley M.'s part of town to try Yamamori, one of the few AYCE sushi restaurants in Pearland. On Tuesday evening, we were 1 of 3 occupied tables and received fantastic, attentive service - our server was very patient with us as we awaited our full party's arrival and perused the lengthy menu, which AYCE enthusiasts will notice is very similar to that of Sushi Masa. Before long, our hot appetizers arrived quickly to the table, followed by the chilled/marinated tataki, which helped assuage our ravenous appetites! It took a little longer for our nigiri and sashimi to arrive, but we quickly divvied up the fresh, well-portioned spoils. Note that yellowtail/hamachi is not listed on the AYCE menu, though our server confirmed that it is available to order. Our selection of rolls took the longest to arrive - yet they were well worth the wait! The namesake Yamamori roll and the lemon-inflected Nemo roll were standouts; all the maki were well-sized, sturdily constructed, and tasted distinct from one another. We concluded our episode of gluttony with banana tempura à la mode, a deliciously crispy and creamy end to our sushi feast. While I typically batch our group orders to help out our servers, I think it may have worked against us as we ended up waiting longer for large sashimi and maki plates as opposed to smaller, personal orders. It's possible that our wait time was simply a reflection of their level of staffing for a weeknight; it's hard to predict how things might flow on the weekend when there are both more sushi chefs and more tables. All in all, Yamamori is a solid choice for folks in Pearland and south Houston - I'd come back if they added seared options to the menu or if I found myself craving sushi in the area! read more

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We've been coming here for years, often every other Sunday, and ordered the sushi for two at least once or twice a month. Lately, it feels like something has changed. It has, it's under new management. The staff is friendly but miss the old ones that really took time with their customers. We ordered to go twice in the past week, and stayed in once the week before and the food quality of food and services was disappointing all three times. The sushi didn't taste fresh, and the food was clammy. We ended up throwing most of it away. We gave it a third chance because we've enjoyed this place for so long and some part of us wanted it to be good, but the orders were all disappointing. I hope they can get back to the quality. Need to now find a new spot. So disappointing read more

I came here for lunch twice because I love the all you can eat lunch menu. The first time we made the rookie mistake of trying to order everything on the menu, but we got to really it home so that wasn't so bad. However, the second time I was focused on trying to eat as much rolls as possible, which wasn't much since I do enjoy their appetizers. My favorites are the mango salmon and cucumber wrap. We asked the waiter to recommend the rolls and it did not disappoint. The service was really fast and the good was good. I'll be back because I have a lot of rolls still left to try. read more

Yamamori - Japanese Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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I came here to eat lunch on a workday. They were very quick and fast. Our tables and chairs were stable. I ordered the salmon hibachi which came with a small salad, not pictured , and I requested to replace the rice with more veggies. It was really tasty and flavorful. I really like the more orangey looking sauce. The salmon itself was quite thin. I would like it to be a bit thicker but maybe that's just my preference. I would order this one again. This place is right on the side of the freeway, so it's really easy to go in and out. It's a good location for a quick lunch. Parking is free and out front. read more

Yamamori - Salmon Hibachi but with no rice and extra veggies - Japanese Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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This is officially our go to spot for sushi! Yamamori is a small, cozy establishment but they definitely are mighty in flavor. The staff is always kind and very helpful. Service is slower paced but it's not a problem for me as the quality of the dishes are always top tier. Everything is fresh, hot, and most importantly delicious. A staple in our dining out rotation. They have a regular menu or an all you can eat option. We've done both and have had good experiences so it's really up to you to decide what kind of experience you want. read more

Yamamori - Yellowtail Jalapeño - Japanese Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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This place is pretty solid! Employees are nice, tables and restaurant is clean, everything we got was fresh! Also kid friendly! The sushi is nothing super fancy but it's a go to spot whenever I want sushi in the area! read more

Haven't been back in about two-three years and just discovered they have a lunch AYCE menu that has a wide variety of high quality special rolls and hand rolls. The service was outstanding and our server Nathan was always so attentive with a positive attitude. No complainant at all and will always go back to yamamori. read more

My husband and I visited this place today hoping to have lunch after a great day of shopping. Since it was our first time trying this restaurant, we expected a great experience, but it didn't happen. Unfortunately, we waited over 45 minutes for our rolls. The appetizers we received were the Miso Soup (warm but not hot), Pot Sticker (cold, as if they had been sitting out), and Shrimp Tempura (undercooked and lukewarm). The server said the reason for the wait was due to the modifications to the rolls. The modifications we requested were spicy mayo on the side and no cream cheese due to my dairy allergy. This experience left us disappointed, hungry, frustrated, and feeling like our time was wasted. I wish I had taken pictures. Be cautious if you decide to try this place. read more

Me and my husband were craving sushi at 8pm at night and wanted to try somewhere near home which is how we ended up at Yamamori. I decided to get the vegetarian sushi meal which came with soup sushi and nigiri. Miso soup- this was the very first time I tried miso soup and I realized I'm not into it. I don't think I enjoy the flavor of miso soup. It was a cold day so I thought it was worth trying. I also am not too sure if I don't like miso soup in general or their miso soup. Veggie sushi roll- your typical veggie roll which includes avacado cucumber, nothing to special but not bad Nigiri for veggies do not recommend- I also learned what nigiri is, the veggies I wish were flavored and then placed on the rice. It was very plain and even with soy sauce was not flavored well to me. They are really good at presentation! Both my and my husbands dishes were presented really well. I always wish sushi places have more unique rolls for vegans or vegetarian- this place doesn't have any other rolls for vegetarians other than the one I tried. Since we both got the meals/all you can eat- it was super expensive didnt seem worth it. I most likely won't be back. read more

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This little pass I've passed by several time and did not pay attention to it. It serves all you can eat. We went for lunch. The rolls included for AYCE was not very impressive so we ordered from the main menu. Be prepared becaue the size of the rolls are huge. The Seaweed Salad was perfect! The place is medium size with ample parking. It was very clean. Service was good. They were fast. But this was during lunch time. I can't speak for the peak times. read more

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Well i'm back again for second time this week. it's was a great experience before christmas but today it's a bit busier than before christmas! day after christmas for the lunch menu of ayce. It's a smaller restaurant ...i'm sure they didn't anticipate for AYCE, Service was good. our guy was attentive. today he looks like he's running the whole floor by himself with the help of the host. food is good and fresh. good portion. not skimpy on the fish! no fries for my kiddo but she mainly eats chicken nuggets, fries or white rice lol. we ordered her a whole rice bowl to eat. we had a variety of stuff. see pics . read more

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THIS PLACE IS FIRE The service is super friendly and speedy, the vibe is chill and makes you wanna stay for a while, and the sushi is delicious. I came with my wife on a date night and absolutely loved how kindly we were treated, it almost felt like family. (they also have all you can eat for $32 which is super dope) read more

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I'm so disappointed! We come here all the time! We love the food but Today's service was so shocking!. We placed orders and it took 30 mins for the kids hibachi meal to come out. Ended up being wrong. They literally just gave us a small SAUCE plate with 3 tiny pieces of chicken and 5 pieces of zucchini. I told the waiter we ordered an adult hibachi meal and kids hibachi meal. She put in the order AGAIN and another waited 30 mins!!!! My son was starving! I was starving! We also ordered 2 sushi entrees. The whole time we were there 1 hour, not one time they cleared the table filled with our appetizers plates, the sushi trays etc. table was a mess! No service provided at all. When we couldn't take the hunger anymore we told them to give us the check so we can literally walk out of a restaurant we went an hour and something minutes hungry!!! They didn't even come to apologize!! We paid for the 2 sushi and walked out. Had to go down the street to Mods pizza at 9:30pm!!! read more

We visited Yamamori for the first time recently and were quite impressed with their all you can eat menu offerings. Not only does it include sashimi and sushi, including premium rolls, but it also includes many other starters, soups, salads, hibachi, fried rice, desserts, and a beverage of choice. I tried gyoza, fried rice, teriyaki steak, and a couple different rolls and (with the exception of the steak which was a bit tough and chewy) really enjoyed everything. I would definitely return! read more

Came here for lunch with my friend they had an all you can eat for $20 deal and it was goooood! Huge list of options with that! I'll def come back!!! read more

Yamamori - Volcano roll - Japanese Near Me - Pearland, Texas

When I first came here it was good. When I came here last night for AYCE, it was great! On a Holiday Monday evening, this place was not packed, and the perfect spot for a post-river trip feast. The Gal and I came in around 7-ish. When they first opened I don't believe AYCE was an option, I could be wrong though. But I did enjoy the look, and the service at the time. This time through, we enjoyed the feast. Great location (for me). Parking is easy, they have a massive lot. The place is clean, and well situated. It's not a huge restaurant, so be careful during peak times if it's busy. Plan accordingly. Our wait staff was Tommy, he was great! Consistently checking in on us, and clearing the table before any dishes stacked up. Very friendly, and attentive. The food was great! With each AYCE comes a free sake, beer or beverage of your choice. See menu. That's a good deal. One interesting thing I noticed was that tempura is itemized.I had never seen single item veggie tempura before. I like it. The sashimi we had was very good, well portioned, and fresh. We liked the rolls we ordered too. Yamamori, Lover, Bingo Bango, Black Pearl (in that order of preference). Overall a great experience for AYCE, we will be back! read more

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I went to Yamamori in Pearland for an early dinner before work, and it was such a good solo dining experience. The restaurant has a calm, clean atmosphere--perfect if you're looking to relax and enjoy a meal on your own. I ordered the Shaggy Dog Roll, which was crispy and flavorful, with a great balance of spicy mayo and eel sauce. I also tried a deep-fried roll with cream cheese--I didn't catch the name, but it was rich, warm, and really satisfying. I added an order of shrimp tempura too, and it was light, crispy, and fresh--exactly how good tempura should be. As was the GYOZA! Yum Even though I was dining alone, the waiter was fantastic--super friendly, attentive, and made me feel totally welcome. The service really stood out and made the experience even better. Prices were a bit on the higher side, but the quality of the food and service made it absolutely worth it. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area again. read more

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My experience at Yamamori was Great. Took Family out for a B Day and we all loved it! Great food. Amazing service kind people. Great Ambiance, I definitely recommend the restaurant and would go again. Get the double jay roll!!! read more

This is my favorite spot! The food is always amazing, the staff are always friendly, and it's decently affordable! Shout out to Nathan and Rolland for being awesome waiters. Always take great care of us. read more

Yamamori - From left to right: Pearland Roll, I-10 Roll, shaggy dog roll, 288 Roll, Caterpillar roll. All absolutely delicious! - Japanese Near Me - Pearland, Texas

This is a cool place with great options. They offer a 35$ all you can eat dinner option and let me just tell you, totally worth it! It gives you the option of trying a variety of items in their menu. You can sit for an hour and a half limit if you are doing the all you can eat. The spicy edamame and miso soup were amazing! The shrimp tempera did not have any flavor in my opinion. The items are not prepared until you order them so that is a great feature. I feared it was going to be buffet style upon arrival. I am eager to get back! Going next week lol read more

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A good spot for some fresh sushi. Great vibes & excellent services. Great selection of sushi! The food was delicious and fresh. read more

Yamamori - Shaggy Dog roll and Titanic Roll - Japanese Near Me - Pearland, Texas

I came here with my co-workers for lunch before we headed into a meeting and the experience was quite pleasant. The servers were really nice and accommodating. They have a really good deal for $20 a person for all you can eat sushi, but unfortunately we were not that hungry to try it. I most certainly will next time though! Instead, we all had a variation of the hibachi lunch special which was all so good. read more

Yamamori - Steak Hibachi Lunch Special - Japanese Near Me - Pearland, Texas

I'm a regular. I don't see a week without coming out to this chill spot in Pearland. A quiet chill spot that I almost don't want to post a review to have it stay that way. But the food here is very good and the service is also. If you are looking for good sushi make sure to check it out! Ask for Nathan for the best service let him know Jose sent ya. read more

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I love this spot! I typically always get sushi (it's all delicious btw) but today I felt like hibachi too and it was so yum!! The portions are plentiful and it comes with your choice of soup or salad. The service is always excellent and the ambiance is quiet, clean and very chill. We will be back and of course recommend it to others! read more

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The food here they make fresh for the most part like the sushi. Speaking of sushi depending on what you get it definitely have an interesting texture and flavors . The staff here are really nice and friendly. Now this place is all ya can eat and pay the same price which makes this place cheap just don't get to much food . Overall depending on if ya like this type of food or not it's a place you eat at once or twice and call it a day . read more

New and sparkly restaurant with near 288. Good food when you go during their happy hour and get their specials. Their service was also good by our server. read more

Yamamori - Lunch menu - Japanese Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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We love it. Our salads and rolls are always delicious. Nathan and Noah are always so upbeat friendly and helpful. We like the fact that the restaurant is not noisy. Good food. Good company. What's not to like! read more

All you can eat sushi?! Count me in. I was craving sushi but not sushi prices! I a quick search brought to my attention this place offers all you can eat for $19.99! I went in expecting grocery store quality sushi but was surprised. You can actually order sushi from the entire menu & they don't exclude specialty rolls. I only ended up ordering 3 rolls but they were very delicious! I will definitely be back! read more

Yamamori - Japanese Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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Not gonna lie, this wasn't our first choice but it ended up being a great choice. My wife and I ended up here on our anniversary after killens steak house was closed due to lack of electricity during the wind storms. We splurged and ordered appetizers, "sushi" not raw, and the hibachi platter that serves two or more, it came with lobster tails, scallops, steak, shrimp, the whole shabang. Probably not usually nice enough for anniversary dinner, but don't regret it at all. I do recommend they dim the lights for dinner. Great service, great food, fair prices. read more

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Ambiance was fine and the restaurant and restrooms were clean. Service was not good. Ordered two lunch Hibachi meals. The meals were served first and had to ask for miso soup and salad. Had to ask for napkins and small dishes to mix wasabi and soy sauce. Food was so so. Nothing to write home about. Sushi was not good and the spider rolls had lettuce inside. Lettuce? California rolls were also tasteless. I've had better supermarket sushi. Very disappointed and do not understand why restaurant was crowded. Will not return. read more

The best all you can eat sushi I have ever had. Bar none. Amazing quality. Impressed.

We went back for more food. This time we tried their aged tofu, angry dragon roll, eel, and surf clam (no tasted and rubbery). read more

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Absolutely my favorite goto sushi place in this area. Our favorites are the Lovers roll and the Titanic roll, but everything we've had here has been really good. Great service too! Nice vibe! read more

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Found a heck of a gem. Sushi is fresh and high quality. They also have a great and affordable all you can eat lunch. Highly recommend!! read more

Yamamori - Custom sushi lunch order - Japanese Near Me - Pearland, Texas

Great sushi spot in Pearland. The AYCE is such a great value for the quality and quantity they provide. So many good options to choose from. Come with an empty stomach. We will definitely be returning! read more

Here's another little nugget to add to places to try. Lunch was the meal that I was able to enjoy a couple of dishes from the here. $15, so not a bad meal at all or price. I started with a salad more details see pic. I ended with a veggie roll. I washed it all down with a Spite. Very clean and quiet facility. Customer service and speed of service was great as well. I cleaned both my dishes and even remembered to take a few pics this time, before the aftermath. So, until next time, Bye-Bye! read more

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Pretty good!! Food needed more seasoning after I did that food was great. Had hibachi steak and salmon with fried rice which definitely needed extra seasoning read more

Service was amazing, the sushi was so fresh and loved the chill atmosphere. It was our first time here. All you can eat for $32 is absolutely worth it. We will definitely be back! read more