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    Yashima Restaurant

    4.1 (468 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
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    Sashimi Dinner
    Rish C.

    I've been coming to Yashima since I was a little kid and it truly is a small hidden gem in Covina. I've always wanted to gatekeep this spot, but it truly is a spot that deserves recognition! The owner Sachiko is the sweetest lady ever and it hurts my heart that she is retiring and ownership is changing. But she has been here for about 40 years, so she deserves the retirement. The sushi and food is always such great quality and everything is truly super fresh. I love how they also offer plate combinations on their menu if you want to try a little bit of everything. I will say the place isn't your upscale sushi restaurant, but it hits the spot when it comes to the food. Don't expect anything fancy. It truly is known for the food quality sushi and community vibes. Gonna miss Sachiko!!!

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    Mindy C.

    After some 49 years running her own Sushi Restaurant- Sachiko is finally retiring. We will miss her and new ownership will take over . We've known her for more than 28 yrs and hubby from the time they opened up. One the BEST , fresh & Japanese owned sushi restaurant in the area. I highly recommend to you YASHIMA - check it out here in Covina on Rowland St. if you're in the area. Sushi Chef Hideo will be there to serve you the best of the best !

    Sushitender Hidero one of the best in the game
    Siaosi L.

    I've been coming here for over 15 years and haven't lived in the area for awhile. So, I don't visit as much as I use too. Lemme tell you, the menus the same, the food is fresh, consistent and delicious. Always, excellent service and the bartender Hideo has been here since the beginning. He is a master at his craft. Small hole in the wall. For groups maybe 4 max. It's a nice place, but small. Nothing fancy about it. As I come here for the awesome service amd excellent sushi along w/ a bottle of Asahi and some Saki. I highly recommend and take care of the staff thanks!

    David C.

    Really good sushi place in the 626. Definitely better as you go west, but if you can't make it to Pasadena or LA, nice spot to get your fix. Lunch specials and bento boxes are really good values. Will be back soon!

    Chirashi bowl soooo good!
    Catrina C.

    We've been coming here for years, and it never disappoints. If you're in the area and looking for authentic, consistently great sushi, this is the spot. The fish is always fresh, the food is delicious, and the service is fast and attentive. A true hidden gem in Covina!

    Annie A.

    This place was recommended to us by a customer at a different sushi place. He said this is the best sushi place by far and we decided to drive almost an hour to try it out. The interior was very simple and basic, sushi and rolls were super plain and nothing fancy. Would I ever go back? No Service was ok, not the best

    Sonya L.

    If you're not a regular here be prepared to wait and be overlooked. My daughter and I ordered 3 rolls to share and the garlic edamame as an appetizer. We waited about 25 minutes for the first roll to come out followed by the edamame. Please note it was only us 2 plus another couple. About 45 minutes into our dinner we're still waiting for the other rolls and then the crowd starts rolling in. We were forgotten about and it wasn't until 1hr in that I finally had to get up to ask for more water and to order a hand roll to go.

    Chirashi bowl
    Ava L.

    The uni is amazing!!! Worth the market place price. We came as a party of 4, and arrived at a very unassuming quiet strip mall. We were a bit concerned when we parked in the back. (Lots of parking andn street parking by the way). When we walked in, it seemed pleasant and the place was popping. We got a very small menu, but our eyes were bigger than our stomach and we ordered way more than we could finish. Chirashi bowl was delicious, the nigiri was soft, the cut rolls were not rolled too tight, but flavor was there. I wish the rolls were packed a little more tightly because some of the innards fell apart after picking it up and dipping it. The tempura was nicely fried. The combo I got was teriyaki chicken along with a dynamite scallop. I would prob pass on the scallop, as it was mostly zucchinis and onions. It came with salad, soup and Mac salad. Overall I would definitely come back to get the nigiri options and cut rolls.

    3 item lunch special
    Louie R.

    Best lunch value anywhere. The sushi is so fresh. This is a definite place to stop and grab a bite. If you have not been, be sure to try it for lunch or dinner. Its small so if you come for dinner there maybe a wait but worth it

    Still, great presentation
    Maggie B.

    Saturday Dinner for 3 Food- The food was very fresh, delicious, and well prepared. GREAT yellow tail The only note is the caterpillar was quickly made, so it was a bit warm and falling apart. Service- Servers were consistently checking in, filling up drinks, and quickly bringing anything requested. There was a rush and it did take our food very long to come out. Ambiance- Small restaurant. Looks simple from outside, but it's special. Warm ans welcoming ambiance. Very family friendly. Giving it 5 stars, because this is now my favorite sushi place

    Stephanie G.

    My 20+ year love affair with Yashima continues! Every time I fly home to see family, we come here. We get the same things and it's always as good and fresh as the last time, if not better somehow. They always remember us, even where I went to college and where I'm living now even though I sometimes go years without seeing them. Just a truly special place and one I look forward to visiting whenever a SoCal trip is in my future. The sushi quality can not be beat.

    Chirashi bowl!
    Keith K.

    Went here for my son's bachelor degree graduation dinner! Great food and great people

    Soft shell crab roll
    Vickie V.

    I had high hopes for this spot, hoping it would be a traditional no-frills delicious spot, but it wasn't. There were only two of us, so they sat us at the bar, when there was a whole table for 4 available (2 tables put together that could easily be separated), but we didn't mind the bar. The servers were attentive in the beginning, asking if we were ready to order, and were attentive every time we had to ask for things, but some items shouldn't needed to be asked for like soy sauce plate and small plates to eat on for the sushi. We ordered the Nabeyaki udon (their only saving grace and was delicious, soft shell crab roll, salmon sashimi that was fresh but cut too thick and chewy, seaweed salad, and a dragon roll that never came and we had to cancel it. Really hoped it was good, but our experience were a lot like the other 3 stars - took too long, overlooked for certain things, and missed items.

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    We have came here since forever, this is the go-to sushi spot for our family! Try the uni!

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    Has ownership changed? we went tonight and everything but the sushi chefs seemed different...

    Yes, ownership just changed hands a few weeks ago. The last day for the current sushi chefs to work there is July 15.

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    Mikomi Sushi

    Mikomi Sushi

    4.4(1k reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$
    Healthy dining
    Outdoor seating

    Came here with my sister after a little shopping day because she was craving sushi for her…read morebirthday, and honestly this place ended up being such a good experience. The happy hour specials are phenomenal and probably one of the biggest reasons I'll definitely be coming back because the value for what you get is actually really good. On top of that, the customer service was amazing. Jared was super attentive and kind, and the other gentleman helping us was also incredibly welcoming and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. My sister barely eats these days because she's on Ozempic, so we honestly didn't expect her to eat much, but she LOVED the food. I loved it too. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and satisfying without feeling overly heavy. What really made the experience memorable though was how they went out of their way for her birthday. They sang happy birthday to her, brought out a birthday hat, and made her feel celebrated without us even really expecting anything. Usually we're too shy to ask for birthday celebrations at restaurants, so the fact that they did it on their own made it feel extra special and honestly made her night. The only reason I'm mentioning this is because I think it's something that could easily improve an already great experience, but there was a noticeable smell inside the restaurant that seemed like maybe a ventilation issue. If it wasn't for how good the food and service were, this probably would've been a four star experience for me. But the staff really went above and beyond and the overall experience was still worth five stars. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

    I honestly didn't expect much, but this place surprised me in the best way. The umami bowl was SO…read moregood and everything tasted really fresh. You can tell they use solid ingredients, especially with the fish. They have a lot of sushi options, plus lunch specials and combo plates which are actually really filling for the price. Definitely a good spot if you want variety without spending too much. One of my favorite parts was the drinks -- I tried a matcha IPA for the first time and it was actually really good. They also have fun Asian-inspired cocktails with flavors like soju, ube, honeydew, and matcha, which makes it feel a little more unique than your typical sushi spot. Service was good and the place itself is clean and pretty spacious. Overall, it's not a super high-end sushi restaurant, but for a casual American-Japanese spot, it's really solid. I'd definitely come back.

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    Sushi & Roll - Salmon Sushi

    Sushi & Roll

    4.8(39 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Such a nice sushi spot in Covina! This place is small and cozy, but the sushi is so good and super…read morefresh. They have a buy two rolls, get one free special and it's honestly an amazing deal, especially for the quality. The rolls were generously sized, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. Every bite tasted fresh, and you can tell they really care about what they're serving. Service is always friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. I've been here about 3 times now and it always hits the spot. It's now mine and my daughters go-to place. If you're in Covina and craving sushi, this place is a must-try. Great food, great value, and a super charming place.

    YUMMMM! And it tastes even better when it's so well priced. In this economy eating out is hardly…read moreworth it and it usually hits my pockets even harder. BUT WOW! I have a wide range of sushi likes ranging from "high end" hand rolls like Kazunori and YUNOMI as an LA native but more Basic rolls like this average anywhere from 60-80 dollars for three rolls but here they have BUY TWO GET ONE FREE! What!? Unheard of I literally almost wanted to pay 60$ because how is it possible it's so cheap! And the rolls are very well portioned. I'm sorry I didn't take pictures of the food I inhaled it but we got and loved the red lady (I think ) and the crunchy albacore roll! The sauces were so lovely on these rolls and the portions were fantastic! It wasn't heavy or oily and everything tasted so fresh and light. Perfectly balanced sauces lemony, sweet, just delicious! You also get a free Miso soup and that was delicious too and a nice size bowl. I wish we lived closer but anytime we are around here I will definitely be coming back. Our waitress was super sweet and attentive and just great service overall. Clearly in this area parking isn't an issue but having parking trauma from LA is so real so it was so refreshing to just pull up park and walk straight to a table. Overall 10/10 experience for food,pricing, and service. You should make and LA location because dang it's good. YUMMMM

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    Unagi Sushi

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    3.9(3k reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$$

    Great buffet for price . Service was pretty good. Staff is friendly and attentive…read more And ambiance was pretty nice inside . I would definitely one back again!

    I came here with my brother planning to do the all-you-can-eat option. I let the staff know upfront…read morethat I have celiac disease and asked if they could remove ingredients like imitation crab, eel sauce, tempura, and soy sauce from the rolls since all of those contain gluten. I even clarified that I didn't want any substitutions--I just wanted those items removed. However, they told me they couldn't do that under the all-you-can-eat menu and insisted that any change counted as a substitution, which would mean an extra charge per roll just to remove the imitation crab. That didn't make much sense to me considering it's supposed to be all-you-can-eat--I wasn't asking for anything extra, just to remove ingredients I can't eat. They suggested I order carpaccio or sashimi instead, but those options were more expensive and also restricted (for example, carpaccio was limited to one order per person). That didn't feel like a good value, especially since those were basically the only safe options available to me. I've been to other all-you-can-eat sushi places where they were happy to remove things like imitation crab, tempura flakes, and sauces to accommodate gluten allergies, so this was the first time I've run into this issue. Don't get me wrong--if I didn't have celiac disease, this place might actually be a go-to. The all-you-can-eat price is pretty reasonable, and the convenience of ordering through a QR code at your own pace is a big plus. However, if you have celiac disease or any dietary restrictions, it's a completely different experience. While there are a couple of alternatives like sashimi or carpaccio, the added cost and restrictions really take away from the value. Overall, it's a convenient and affordable spot for most people, but for those with dietary restrictions, it's probably not worth it.

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