Yama Sushi Marketplace
Japanese grocery store · Mar Vista
11709 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Highlights
Fresh sushi, sashimi, bento boxes, & Japanese snacks daily.
Fresh sushi, sashimi, bento boxes, & Japanese snacks daily.
"We’ve all picked up grocery store sushi in a pinch, but Yama offers is a cut above. The third outpost of this Japanese market mini-chain does freshly made sushi to-go at prices that won’t make you spiral. Rolls hover around $7-8, and the sushi rice in them stays surprisingly fluffy even after refrigeration. There’s also a seafood counter where the chefs slice sashimi by weight, plus shelves stocked with Japanese snacks, pantry goods, mochi, and tea. Yama is a quick lunch option worth going out of your way for—grab a roll or order a bento box at the front and scarf it down with a yuzu soda at one of the umbrella-covered tables out front. Or don’t. This stuff travels well." - garrett snyder, cathy park, brant cox, jess basser sanders
"We’ve all picked up grocery store sushi in a pinch, but what you’ll find at Yama is a cut above. An outpost of the original Yama Sushi in San Gabriel, this Japanese market mini-chain sells freshly made rolls to-go at prices that won’t make you spiral. Most hover around $7-8, and the sushi rice in them stays surprisingly fluffy even after refrigeration. There’s also a seafood counter where the chefs slice sashimi by weight, plus shelves stocked with Japanese snacks, pantry goods, mochi, and tea. Yama is a quick lunch option worth going out of your way for—grab a roll or order a bento box at the front and scarf it down with a yuzu soda at one of the umbrella-covered tables out front. Or don’t. This stuff travels. photo credit: Cathy Park Food Rundown Yama’s Famous California Roll You’ve seen this roll in cold cases everywhere, but not to this degree of greatness. Each piece is massive, which means you might pause mid-chopstick grab, wondering how to bite it. The crab inside is creamy and packed snugly with a thin layer of rice around the edges. Nigiri Assortment This under-$10 tray of nigiri is better than what we’ve been served at some neighborhood sushi spots. They come with a rotating mix of salmon, tuna, or albacore, and each piece has a generous slab of soft fish that’s chilled just right." - Cathy Park
"This family-owned enterprise first opened in San Gabriel Valley with restaurant-quality sushi and sashimi plates available for takeout. The model has expanded to West Los Angeles and Koreatown thanks to a partnership with EJL Entertainment, where a small but charming marketplace and sushi counter prepares rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and more at supermarket prices. Those who want something other than fish can find somen, katsu, and vegan sushi options. The marketplace recently opened a third outlet in Koreatown." - Matthew Kang
"The cult-favorite sushi-and-sashimi market just opened its third outlet in Koreatown; the first location opened in the San Gabriel Valley in 1984 and a second followed in West Los Angeles in 2022. Best known for affordable, quick-service sushi and sashimi, the team constantly prepares and replenishes rolls to guarantee that servings are fresh throughout the day. The Koreatown location offers rolls with spicy tuna, unagi, cucumber, and avocado alongside staples like nigiri, inari sushi, Spam musubi, chicken katsu, and other daily specials. For those looking to purchase just fish, the market also sells sashimi-grade seafood such as Scottish salmon, ahi tuna, otoro, Hokkaido scallops, and octopus. The Koreatown outlet is currently open for limited hours between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day and is set to host a grand opening on February 1, after which hours will be extended to 8 p.m." - Rebecca Roland
"Known for its sushi and Dō shop cookies, favored by Joshua Lurie." - Eater Staff
