Yama Japanese Restaurant

We started with gyoza and calamari. The calamari especially was surprising (in a good way) as they use a marinade I’ve not seen anywhere else (soy-based perhaps?). In between appetizers and the entree, I had pork dumpling soup, which featured four steamed and stuffed pork dumplings in a rich ginger(?) broth. The duck curry entree was both rich and subtly spicy in a way that builds without you noticing until your nose runs. The duck was crispy on the outside and extremely tender on the inside. We sat outdoors and the waitstaff were very attentive. We didn’t order any sushi, but the sushi boats I saw inside looked massive (imagine I’m holding my arms out to about 2-3 feet apart). Of the dishes I pilfered from around the table, there was pineapple fried rice, beef bulgolgi, and pad thai.

Everything I ate was delicious! I ordered a shrimp tempura sushi roll, miso soup, and the spicy basil fried rice with chicken. I’m adding this to my lunch spot list. It was not too crowded and the food came out fairly quick. The service was a little subpar for the amount of people in there so I deducted a star for this, but overall I would return and recommend.

Nice spot for sushi and some hot dishes. The sushi specials are especially creative and tasty. Great service and very welcoming vibe overall. Don’t skip on the desserts, they’re phenomenal.

Great service, very fast and kind. The food is absolutely top notch, everything was made to order in house and you can taste the difference. Great selection of wine/beer. Very laid back, casual environment but the staff take their jobs very seriously and the attention to detail is amazing. Highly recommended for those that appreciate great Asian food.

My wife first introduced me to Yama back in 2016, on one of our first dates, and I loved it. Since then, we have periodically returned, and always received caring service and consistently excellent sushi. Recently, we marveled at how well-composed the rolls were and how the rice seemed perfect. They even had a super cool looking sushi boat out for an event, it's like nothing we had ever seen! We can't wait to go back on another date.

I am so pleasantly surprised! Almost shocked!!! They are across the street from Akira Back and have better sushi. 🍣 Friendly staff and cute location with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. The Toro tuna 🍣 is perfect! I want more. Volcano roll with baked spicy Kani was delicious! Yum! Spicy Yama roll was greatness! Great hamachi jalapeño. Loved the chicken teriyaki. Legitimately loved! Wasn’t just the regular but instead it felt like it was actually grilled. Tom yum soup if you’re in the mood for spicy soup. 🥣 Street parking and also garage parking. Big fan! We’ll be back!

Fantastic sushi spot! The fish is always fresh, and the presentation is top-notch. The staff are friendly and attentive, making for a delightful dining experience every time. Definitely a must-visit for sushi lovers! Special credit to Chef Aman for making the best sushi rolls i ever ate 👏

Yama Japanese Restaurant in Delray Beach comes across as a straightforward spot for a meal. The casual food is reliable and does the job without trying to impress, while the ambiance feels a bit down, lacking the energy you might expect from a lively sushi bar. Still, the food is correct—fresh enough and served as expected—making it a decent option if you’re simply looking for a no-frills Japanese bite rather than a full-on dining experience.

The food was fresh and tasty. The service was very good and friendly. The ambiance was as expected; good.

Came here for lunch during the weekday. They have a great lunch menu and their prices are reasonable. The wait staff was attentive and the food came out quickly. Food was super fresh. Could not eat all of it but it was all delish!

The food and service in this Japanese restaurant was very good. We were there at 6:30 on a rainy Weekday night and waited outside for 35 minutes to be seated. The indoor portion is small. Without using their outdoor dining area seems like it holds no more than 24 people. The ambiance was simple and clean. Worth a visit if you get their real early for dinner.

I had a good experience at Yama this past weekend! Our server was really nice which I appreciated so much. I thought the tuna tare tare was good to start & I also tried the tom yum which was flavorful. The rolls were good but I feel pretty average but, the plating for everything was very pretty! It was also very clean inside & not too busy. I don't live in the delray area however, I feel this is probably a safe spot to choose if you want something quick & good.

I enjoyed several Japanese dishes on a recent evening at the sushi counter. Normally, a complimentary amuse buche is handed over as a greeting when you sit at the sushi bar. Not here. Why? We started with fried pork dumplings. I usually like them pan-fried, but my husband ordered them incorrectly, and they came out piping hot, juicy, and crispy. I remarked that fully fried is scrumptious if prepared properly and not overcooked. I did wish the dipping bowl of gyoza sauce were bigger. It was hard to get the amount I wanted. Next, I had a sashimi appetizer prepared by an outstanding sushi chef. Large, chilled slices of salmon (buttery and silky in texture and taste), toro, and yellowtail were heaven on a plate for me. I often find that sushi bars (not the Omakase kind popping up all over town) are lackluster and failing in freshness and precision in their execution. Not so here. I ordered amaebi sashimi, raw, sweet shrimp normally plated with flash-fried heads (my favorite part of the dish), and the small shrimp bodies separated. Yama's amaebi shrimp was not the teeny sweet, small variety I am accustomed to, and the temperature was not cool enough to my liking, but I enjoyed the dish, nonetheless. Next, we shared yakitori and negimaki. Both dishes were outstanding. The yakitori was sKewered with scallion and doused with a sweet, thickened soy glaze. The negimaki was prime beef rolled around the scallion cut, similar to a sushi roll with a thin, mildly sweet sauce beneath the beef rolls. Each dish came out slowly but in a good way to savor each plate. Some diners want their food to come out quickly. I feel differently about this. I enjoyed the dining experience. I liked the look and feel of the atmosphere. There were tables of Japanese patrons and families, young 30-somethings, and plenty of banter that allowed you to hear your conversation. We imbibed in 2 large hot sakes (next time, I'd go for a cool variety), one large Asahi beer, ate a sashimi appetizer, the amaebi, a spicy tuna roll with extra crunchies, and the two hot appetizers. Our bill came to $111. Not terrible for how much we ate. I was full, but if pushed, I could have eaten through my wall of pain.

4 - Met Expectations For a sit down sushi restaurant, this place was pretty good. Nice stop if in the area. Good variety of different roles.

Hands down Delray's best sushi spot! We had the Lobster monster roll (cooked) and the salmon cc roll (raw). Both rolls were delicious, you must ask for eel sauce to eat with them. This place is a nice vibe for date night, happy hour, or girls night out. There's plenty of parking on the strip, nearby garages, and a parking lot is adjacent from here. We also walked right in and sat down without a wait. The inside was lively with music playing and people laughing/talking. Right next door it's a pretty popular custard spot, great stop afterwards for dessert. If you love sushi - come here! You won't be disappointed.

Wow weeee !!! Great lunch ! Gotta try it !so good. Fresh . Plentiful. Only $17.00 each with miso soup. Ice green tea not included but fabulous .

I was invited to join a friend here. I am so glad she suggested it. This restaurant is located in an area of downtown Delray i have not explored much. There are several restaurants nearby and a parking area up ramp behind the stores and restaurants. The restaurant has indoor seating and outdoor curbside seating which is very lovely. The interior is low light inviting and open. Our server was friendly and welcoming. I ordered a shrimp tempura "Dragon Tail" roll and my friend ordered the raw "Red Dragon"roll. I loved my roll. It was crunchy, sweet and sooo fresh avocado. My friend was also very happy with her selection. My Thai ice tea was also sweet and delicious. I will be returning here for more taste of their menu. Another point to mention , Whits Frozen Custard is a couple doors down. LOL

the food was SPECTACULAR!! So yummy and flavorful 10000% coming back here again!! First time at this restaurant and not from around the area, you have to go here if you're visiting any of the theme parks‼ Only downside is that everyone ate at different times because they said there is one chef at a specific station. Other than that, everything was amazing. service was spectacular and our waiter was super nice, respectful and informative! (thank you Miguel). The restaurant is very nice and clean, the vibes are very relaxed and chill. The chopsticks, plates, and glasses are so beautiful. You have to come here.

Yama will forever hold a special place in my heart. I wouldn't dare go anywhere else.

Yama was okay and certainly not bad but really quite average. Service was fine and the dining room is basic and dark though somewhat comfortable. We started off with Shrimp Dumplings and this item is what really what took the rating down. Dumplings of course taste better when made to order but these were terrible and not just because they might have been prepared earlier it's because they seemed to be a frozen commercial product. A salmon roll though basic was better than most. Next we ordered a Sushi of the day Special and it was a good assortment of nigiri that was presented nicely. The sushi was pretty good and though I've had better, I've also had worse and the quality equaled the cost.

excellent sushi, and tasty Panang curry with large portions. Great spot just off the ave with a relaxing atmosphere. Always a good amount of people here dinning. Safe bet when you're hungry!

The food was great! I'd definitely go back again. The service was alright as the waitress left our food sitting there for a while before bringing it out. The table was also extremely shaky so we had to brace it with our legs so the food would not move around. The indoor portion of the restaurant is nicely decorated and clean. It's a nice place for a dinner date.

Meant to post these photos previously. Two of my favorite items on the menu. The Salmon Sashimi is a very generous 4-piece portion and the Triple S roll is my addiction!

Got Yama for takeout. Super fast service and the food was fantastic. I got the Tom Yum soup with chicken. The broth was delicious and nice and warm. I thought they could have put a little more chicken (especially for it being $9), but overall I liked it. My friend got the Pad Thai which was fine. I have had better Paid Thai and she was dying from the spice. My other friend got the fried rice--there was a nice variety of proteins and it was creamy and delicious. Obviously we did not dine in but the ambience seemed beautiful. Tons of seating outside and not too loud. Of course, the streets of Delray are a beautiful view for dinner. The inside of the restaurant smelled strongly of fish, so I would suggest you sit outside. Overall, I liked Yama.

What a great Bento Box! I got it with salmon teriyaki, my friends got with sashimi and the others with tempura, and they loved it as well! Service was ok, not too many servers and took it forever. Kind of dark but it's ok because the food was outstanding. I'll be back! :))

Best HH in town. Mexican sushi roll superb. Salmon teriyaki is fresh and always so delicious.

Best Sushi in Delray! I love everything about Yama. Beef negamaki, spring rolls, Mexican rolls, pad Thai all excellent. Great service & I take out also. Quality food & preparation. Not inexpensive but worth it. Nice atmosphere, indoor & outdoor seating & sushi bar seating. Very consistent also. Try it!

I recently dined at this delightful Japanese restaurant, and it was truly an exceptional experience. Nuch was amazing. The menu boasted a diverse selection of sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese delights, all expertly crafted with the freshest ingredients. Each dish was a symphony of flavors, showcasing the chef's mastery in creating authentic and mouthwatering creations. The service with nuch was impeccable, with attentive staff providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere. If you're seeking an exquisite culinary journey through Japanese cuisine, this restaurant is an absolute gem.

The food is excellent, Thai rather than Japanese, but nice all the same. The service, equally, was very good again with a Thai rather than Japanese bent. So, good food and great service so why would I consider awarding only three stars? Well it could have been a lot cleaner, but our main problem was the noise. It was hideous in that we needed to shout to each other, to be partially understood. Perhaps we should try sitting outside but there is a nice Japanese restaurant across the road. Perhaps we should try that next time. Either way, the food and service was great but the noise was just too great.

I found this place by mistake and I got to say that I truly recommend it. Their sushi is excellent in flavor and presentation their dishes are served nicely hot and with a lot of flavors. My family added a calamity for appetizers and were very happy with the flavor. Their desserts are very nice and truly recommend it ambience is excellent and will visit it again. My boots were happy with their dishes

The lunch bento box may be the best lunch I've ever had. Not just for Japanese food or sushi, I mean best overall. Every component is perfect. 10/10

The best Sushi I've had since I moved to Florida. Wonder dumpling soup and rolls. Be

There are 2 Yamas. If this is the one I Boynton Beach, the food is excellent. We've been there 5x. You would think they would recognize us but unfortunately, that's not the case. Aside from that, we will continue going.

Hands down the best sushi spot in delray! If you love simple and delicious nigiris, this is the spot.

This place I give 5 stars. The waitress was so nice and attentive to us. The food is really good. Their peanut sauce salad dressing is a must try. The atmosphere is pretty laid back and chill. Must try!

Really great sushi and entrees and the service and employees were so friendly and nice!

Fantastic accidental find. Was staying at The Ray across the street and saw this place, looked busy and had tons of people coming and going with to go orders. In my experience, that speaks to great quality at reasonable prices! Took a look at the menu and figured this was a great one to try. Started with the seafood pancake which was clearly fresh - sauce was super delicious. Then moved to the panang curry which reminded me of pumpkin curry without the pumpkin but the same general flavor. Absolutely phenomenal! Mom had the shrimp pad Thai and had to physically stop herself from eating the entire portion because it was so good. I had a draft beer because it's been so long since I've imbibed and hey, it's Christmas Eve, why not? Sapporo draft beer and curry is an excellent combination, by the way! I'd come back to Yama in a heartbeat, and encourage anyone else in the area for good or visiting to check it out.

As a family we love Yama - super fresh sushi, rolls and specialty rolls. The Lobster Bomb roll is one of the best and with a great presentation if eating in the restaurant. Highly recommended.

The food was good, I enjoyed my Panang Curry, was tempted by their roles but since we had the Red Dragon as an appetizer (which was good), I had to go with something else. Next time I would like to try more variety.

By far, my favorite best sushi in the area not that cheap but very good very very, very good man you very, very good food very good staff and very very good service and very very good ambience one of my favorite restaurants in the area and has been my favorites for a long time since I moved to south Florida, and I've been back-and-forth in the past 20 years getting to knowregular staff there and eating great food never got sick here. Great, great sushi great people great owners great atmosphere. Just a great place to go. Have some sake and have a great role very authentic like being in Tokyo I've been there before I feel very welcome when I come here and I'm always telling people about this restaurant always come here. Best sushi and South Florida.

The ambiance is fine but the food is amazing!! The service was a bit slow but they apologized. The seafood pancake was out of this world and the panang curry chicken was absolutely delicious. This is going to be our new go to spot!! Don't walk, run to this place. It is in City Walk and they have outdoor tables where we may sit next time!

Wow, great, very fresh sushi served by extremely nice people. Our waitress Pat knows how to make people feel right at home and she is excellent at describing all of the fish. We ate more than we thought we could and were exceptionally happy with everything. Pat made some suggestions as to what we should get and she was right on point! Don't miss this place, on a side street off Atlantic Avenue, if you're a sushi connoisseur as you won't be disappointed at all.

We went here for lunch. The quality, quantity and pricing for the bento boxes were great. The quality of the sashimi was excellent. The bulgolgi was pretty good too! The curry was tasty, but I'd prefer if it was thicker. The outdoor seating was comfortable. Unfortunately, our server didn't wear a mask (the busser did).

My plane trip home was a crazy one with delays. So, by the time I arrived in Delray, most restaurants were closing at 9:30 or so. A quick drive down my favorite Pineapple Grove strip showed Yama still opened. We walked in and was greeted pleasantly. Restaurant was closing and started clearing up. However, we perused the menu and made our orders within a minute because we were starving! Our orders came out quickly. They were very accommodating. We ate while the staff sat down to eat at their table. We felt like family. I will definitely be back with such great service. I've only sat one other time at the sushi bar on a date. Their sushi also is fresh and incredible. Free parking on street or in their corner parking lot.

My Dad's favorite sushi place. Went there with my Dad and brother. We ordered their Sushi Boat for Three. And some Hae mool pajeun (seafood pancake). Excellent service! Delicious sushi and sashimi. Perfect amount of food.

very accommodating and friendly, seated our group of 11 as a walk-in. fresh sashimi for the price, gorgeous eat-with-your-eyes sushi rolls and crispy seafood pancake. just the pad thai noodles were a bit soggy.

Been going to this place regularly for over ten years. Restaurant consistently serves great Japanese and Thai food. They have unique seating where you can sit in booths and sit on the "floor" Japanese style which is really cute and intimate if that is the experience you are looking for. My favorite thing to do that this restaurant is to grab lunch and get the bento box. This place has been serving quality food for years. Will continue to keep coming back here.

Sushi is amazing!! Service is very friendly and attentive. Perfect for a night out, restaurant is clean and very pleasing to be in.

Food is next level delicious. Service is great! Ambiance is great. Such a cute block it's on!!

Superior quality nigiri and sashimi, reasonable prices, authentic. The best sushi in Delray, by far.

If you're looking for a good sushi spot In delray, this is the place! A little pricey but, really good quality sushi!

So I've been to Yama several times and I've been meaning to do a review for quite a while. Yama is set in the quaint Pineapple Grove District right off of Atlantic. This is one of my favorite areas and Yama is one of my favorite restaurants to go to. You go to Yama if you want really fresh authentic sushi. Make sure to sit at the sushi counter if there is space. If you want something really special, sit at the counter and order chef's choice. If you do that, Yama (the owner) will select what is made for you and will make all or most of it himself. Yama is a real old-school master sushi maker who has been in the business for decades. On top of it, he's really friendly and will tell you about the items he is making. For my birthday my friend took me to Yama and we ordered the chef's special. Yama started us off with one of his signature hand rolls. If you have not had one of these before, make sure to try one. Yama picked out two additional rolls for us and they were both great (see the pictures). Of course, since Yama chose them for us, I forgot to ask what types they were (sigh). All I know is, they were all really delicious and fresh and needed to be savored slowly. A quick comment about the service. The service at Yama is always good. Most of the times we've gone, our waiter has been Jinji. Yama is his grandfather. Jinji is super friendly and will make sure you're taken care of. Also, if you need some spot on recommendations on what to order, Jinji definitely points you in the right direction. I'm obviously a big fan of Yama's because of the location, quality and authenticity of the food, the excellent service and because of Yama himself. I've been there many times and I will be back many times more.

Looked good because of the starts But my salmon Sashimi was iced as I took a bite. Also the spicy crab is whatever. Nice that they do happy hour I like my Lychee margarita. Shrimp sumai was ok The red curry chicken wAs soso.The taste was very ligt and basic like the ready made package that you find in the supermarket. I love to support small businesses in these times but I wont lie about my food. Service was good,parking was convenient and the restroom was clean. They did have desinfectant by the door.

Omakase for 8 was TRULY OUTSTANDING. 12 bottles of Cold Sake along with a variety of courses. From shasmi, sushi and other delicacies. Service along with presentation said it all. 9 hundred million stars ... I'm posting all pictures and describe in the caption ... if your in Delray Beach, you must go here!!!!!

Such a great friendly restaurant. Sushi is so fresh!! The green tea ice cream is wonderful, for all you mocci lovers. Had my dog Izzy, as we were staying across the street at The Ray, and they were so accommodating. Ate there 2 times because I didn't want to be disappointed if we dined somewhere else!!

Very good food & reasonable service. Very fresh & decent prices. Parking as usual in this area an issue

Just average, not impressed. Service was good, no problems there but the food was bland and nothing that you can't get at any other similar restaurant. I had the Garlic Chicken over Fried Rice. The plate just looks blah, all brownish with no color and no flavor. The Pork Dumplings were good, but again nothing special.