Yama Sushi Marketplace

First time being here, order to cut sashimi. All top grade sashimi must try. They have already made sections as well. California rolls surprisingly good. Large selection of sake and drinks. Quick friendly service, good parking lot spaces.

This is an amazing place for fresh delicious and well priced sushi. We got a salmon and mixed nigiri, spicy tuna roll, and California roll for <$35. Everything was delicious, we particularly enjoyed the nigiri. Definitely coming back here and going to try to order one of their party platters. Parking lot has a decent amount of spots but it’s a shared parking lot so it can get busy during lunch and dinner hours. This is a grab and go place- there’s no seating. You’ll see a lot of people taking their food and eating in their cars which doesn’t help with trying to find parking but there is street parking near the side streets.

This is now my go-to spot for sashimi greater filets!!! Staff is super helpful, patience and pleasant. They have all the condiments and necessities as well. They’ll help you pick out your filets, and also cut them as well! They get busy because.. well, their quality is amazing. Go early.

Love this place! Great Japanese imports, love the sushi and katsu chicken, the sushi chef is personable and courteous. I can go here everyday it’s so yummy.

Never miss in quality and service! Yama never fails for serve up that high quality fresh sushi grade fishes, and the variety of their sushi options is amazing! One certain days, you just might find some special fish/dish depending on their stock! Additionally, and the drinks and snacks are a plus with heir fabulous customer service! Would’ve come here daily if I didn’t live almost 1 hour away! :)

Purchased California rolls, Salmon rolls, salmon, tuna, and yellowtail. This is a neat store to find popular Japanese snack items as well as what everyone else is here for, their delicious sashimi fish. There is a fridge area that they stock with sushi periodically so you may have to wait for them to restock when it empties which is very quick. On the other side of the store is where you can pick out pieces of fish that you can ask them to cut for you into ready to eat slices. This includes soy sauce, ginger slices and wasabi on the side, and chopsticks upon request. Very busy around the meal times, parking lot is not particularly large but manageable. Service across the board was fast and courteous.

Super fresh fish and wonderful service. Remember to take a ticket first if you're ordering from the counter!

A friend recommended this place to try out fresh sushi’s. Heard it can get very busy if you don’t get there 15 min before opening. It was true. A nice little market place with fresh sashimi grade fishes. Also with ready made varieties of sushi rolls in the cooler. Get a number at the fish counter and pick your choices. They will cut into bite size and will cal your number when finished. Meanwhile, go pick others, rolls, seaweed salad, Gary and wasabi. The selection is absolutely wonderful. They also have pre-made party trays with various combinations.

Solid tekka (tuna), kappa (cucumber), and California rolls. Super busy, so everything is fresh, short half-life on the shelf. Vibe is Hawaiian fish market dive. Service is quick and friendly.

Came on a friday evening at 6PM and it was packed. Most of the rolls were sold out by then (they close at 7PM) but there was still a good amount of Cali rolls. I was also able to get the last 18 pc hosomaki (which i highly recommend if you're a first timer and wanna try a variety of different sushi). The staff was very friendly and was able to make a few more salmon rolls for those who came a little later toward closing. I recommend all their rolls but i'd like to say that Yama is best known for their Cali rolls so that's a must try! The sashimi is also prepared into small portions and you're able to pick based on what's prepared, which is nice since you can get as much (or as little) as you'd like. Once you pick your sashimi, they cut it for you and always include a small portion of free sashimi on the house which i really appreciate (this happened every time ive been here). Always appreciate the staff here- super friendly! Sushi is also on the affordable side! Yama is a fish marketplace so it's very casual and they have a lot of japanese snacks as well! They also have party platters if you're looking to order with them for bigger parties. Parking is also easy and was never an issue as they have a big parking lot in the back- entrance is also in the back. 10/10 recommend- my go to sushi spot in SGV

It's a small corner store in the middle of San Gabriel. Unassuming and unpretentious, the pre-made cut rolls easily rival any sushi bar in town. They're generous in portion and super fresh. I normally squeeze in Mitsuwa, over on the Westside, but the market here is really practical, affordable, and a much closer drive for us Eastsiders. At the front of Yama (which is really located in the rear parking lot), the cutest Hello Kitty and Peanuts paraphernalia greet hungry guests. There's a wall full of authentic Japanese treats like mochi in many variations, assorted Pocky, and Hello Panda boxes. Far back in the store, you'll find a butcher section. Go pick a number, choose one or more pieces of cellophane-wrapped fish from behind the seafood counter. Each package is Grade A quality fish with a handwritten by Sharpie price point. The only catch: You must pay for the entire piece of fish. The sea-butchers will slice up the sashimi and add wasabi + shaved daikon in a to-go box, free of charge. Ginger, however, you will need to purchase separately up front when you check out. Personally, I can recommend the maguro/tuna. It was perfect and it's a generous portion for $8 . I'd never get more than two pieces of fish on rice at a sushi bar for that chunk of change these days so it's def an affordable sushi-fix. Also, I bought scraps of salmon skin and fish parts to made an amazing salmon chowder with shrimp later that evening. With the amazing array of cut rolls and sushi options in the refrigerated section, I couldn't stop at just maguro. And since making a decision is always difficult when it comes to delish food, I decided to swoop up and sample all the fish in their Chirashi bowl. It was well priced at $22 with practically all the seafood Yama has to offer. Spicy tuna, buttery salmon, salmon roe, scallops, whitefish, and tako. I wish I could've skipped the octopus because they are the sages and sorcerers of the sea to me. However, not consuming the tako would've been sacrilege. Nevertheless, I had a moral dilemma about it. Note to self: Next time, ask them to remove the octopus.

The store's entrance is in the back. You enter a driveway and there is a large parking lot in the back where the entrance is. Surprisingly small store but long line especially for the fresh fish. For the sushi rolls there are refrigerators filled with different rolls and seaweed salad. Other refrigerators have Japanese beers and drinks and desserts. They have various Japanese snacks and knicknacks. I tried the california roll, salmon avocado roll, spicy tuna and seaweed salad. All delicious and very affordably priced for the quality. Staff was very nice. What a gem. Will be back!

Amazing place for a quick sushi pick up on the go. There are tons of options in a fridge of premade sushi rolls or you can go to a counter to order sashimi of your choice. Prices are super fair for the quality of the fish - everything tasted so fresh! There is parking in the back + you enter from the back door.

Hosted a sushi night with all of our goods from Yama Marketplace and it was such a hit! Stopped by around 3:30pm on a Saturday and they had plenty of things in stock. After we ordered our sashimi cuts, they prepared and placed everything in a beautiful presentation (I was honestly so surprised and impressed!). We also decided to add some giant California rolls, unagi rolls, and some side seaweed - all delicious. Everything was fairly priced for a feast for six people and we were absolutely stuffed afterwards. Will definitely be back!

What We Ordered: -Inari 6 Pcs $5.49 -California Roll 8 Pc $7.95 -Hello Kitty Strawberry Rolls $1.50 -Rice Candy 0.75 Ounces $0.99 Yama Sushi Marketplace has great tasting seafood at an affordable price. This is their original location which opened here in SGV in 1984. Their second location opened in West LA in 2022 and they recently opened at third location in Koreatown in 2025. Yama is known for offering affordable freshly made sushi for purchase. All the sushi and sashimi can be found in the coolers to the right of the cashier. I watched as employees frequently put new sushi into the coolers and put them right in front, not in the back either, which is great. As you know, supermarkets always put the fresh items in the back of the cooler. They offer to freshly sliced fish you select at your request. Pull a ticket then select your fish and they will cut your sashimi for you. You can order platters ahead of time. Platter orders must be received by 6:30 PM on the day before with the order paid in full. It is recomended that you order the platter a few days or a week in advance. As they will sell out of platter orders days in advance. You'd better plan ahead on that! They also offer a variety of Japanese gifts, snacks and other products. It's a cute little market! The wife really like the Inari! She said, it tasted very fresh and of high quality. She also like the California Roll, but preferred the Inari the best! We'll definitely be back!

5 Stars for the Do Cookies but 3 Stars for Yama for barely stocking up enough cookies... Honestly we only came by this store to try the cookies from The Do Shop! It's actually really smart of Yama to partner up with Do to bring in new customers that otherwise won't shop there. I definitely left with a lot more than just cookies!!! Sooo glad I arrived a tad early because there was already a line waiting for the store to open. This tiny store is packed with awesomeness! I heard there were fridges filled with sushi but by the time I saw the queue I decided to just head to Gen instead. For sure next time though. For the reason why I actually came, COOKIES!! So they set them up in a small green stand by the check out. People were shoving each other fighting for cookies. It was a bit insane. Quite a few mean customers were rude to the poor supermarket associate who was trying to refill the cookie stand. Totally not ok. Additionally there were way too little cookies. So many people left disappointed since they literally ran out after few minutes. It was insano... This week there were 3 flavours - Chocolate chip Toffee Mochi, Blueberry Cobbler and Chocolate Malted Crunch w Raspberry. They're all beyond amazeballs but seriously the OG Choc Chip Toffee Mochi was beyond BOMB-DOT-COM and definitely my favourite!!! Perfectly crisp on the outside but gooey and chewy on the inside! The mochi adds an additional layer of texture as well, and alongside the salt flakes, cuts through the sugar. I think the Blueberry Cobbler was a special this week. What better way to get your daily dose of fruit right?! The entire cookie literally tastes like you're eating a blueberry cobbler!! I don't know how she does it but in every bite, the blueberry totally pops and its juices fill your mouth whilst the cookie still manages to remain crunchy! I wish I managed to grab more of these :(( Highly recommend trying these cookies if you can get your hands on one. I might actually go an hour early next time so I don't need to worry about not getting any!!!

My family and i discovered this hidden gem after leaving a Lunar Festival in the area and having a craving for sushi. The main entrance is at the rear of the location (The get to the rear of the location, you have to drive down a short driveway on the east side of the building). Upon entering, we were surprised to learn that this is not a sushi restaurant but instead, a small market. I noticed many types of prepackaged sushi in the large, glass ice coolers. I also observed many other food items, beverages and knickknacks. The one item that truly surprised me was how many customers were inside the store and the steady flow of new customers entering and purchasing various types of merchandise. The majority of these same customers had one thing in common, everyone was purchasing sushi and not just one item but multiple types of sushi. Not wanting to feel like I was missing out, I chose numerous packages of sushi (7 to be exact) Total cost was $51.00 which was a great price for so much sushi and beverages. Employees were very friendly and welcoming which is always a huge plus in my book. This is a market so there is no seating available inside or outside. You either eat in your vehicle or take home. We were far from home so we ate while in my truck in the parking lot which was different and kind of nice. As soon as I had one piece of my sushi, WOW!! I was pleasantly surprised. The sushi was fresh, VERY tasty and well prepared. I tried several other types of sushi and each one was better than the last. This is definitely a great place for fresh and tasty sushi at a very affordable price.

I've been coming to Yama since before EJL Entertainment took over. At first, I was a little skeptical about the transition, but I've got to say--while the quality hasn't changed (it's always been great), the experience has improved significantly. Let's talk about the California Roll. I know it might be outdated to say, but it's the bomb. Seriously, no other California Roll compares. The ratio of rice to filling is spot on--minimal rice and all filling, exactly how it should be. What's really kept me coming back more often is how quick and seamless everything is now. Before, I'd often have to wait for them to restock the fridge, and the long lines made it a hassle when all I wanted was to grab something and go. Now, the fridge is consistently stocked, especially with California Rolls, and I can get in and out in under five minutes. That reliability has made all the difference for me. If you're looking for fresh, tasty sushi without the long wait, Yama is a solid choice. And if you haven't tried the California Roll yet, you're missing out!

The best spot for some grab and go classic maki, California rolls, or nigiri. I try to get my sushi fix here once a week since it's priced right. I also stop by on occasion for some freshly sliced sashimi to make my own handrolls at home. Grab a number and take your pick of which piece of fish you'd like! Or call ahead for some sushi trays. All the staples you need for a sushi night and other Japanese pantry staples are here. Great joint, and regularly busy! Overall a great local business~

A hidden gem in SGV for reasonable price sashimi and rolls. This little market can get very busy. I got there at a weekday at 11:10am. And the parking is almost full with a wait at the sashimi counter. For those that like fresh sashimi, walk all the way to the inside of the shop, get a number. Then you can pick out what kind of sashimi you want. They got a wide variety of sashimi such as salmon, blue fin tuna, otoro, chutoro, hamachi, squid, octopus, uni. They will cut it for you and put it nicely in plastic box (but you can also skip it and cut it yourself at home) Price is reasonable. And the fish is very FRESH. All fish are priced and you can pick whatever you like. Then you would need to keep the number. And wait for another person to cut it up nicely for you. Next to the register, they got a variety of pre made roll or sashimi don as well. With some appetizers. All reasonably price. And the register is nice and offered to give me some ice so that my sashimi can stay fresh on the ride home.

Affordable sushi and extremely friendly service. They have plenty of prepared nigiri and rolls in the refrigerator or you can pull a number and select the fish you'd like them to slice up for sashimi. The Cali rolls here are generous with the fillings. They also have an assortment of Japanese trinkets and snacks. We found a cute tempura dog toy for our furry one.

Amazing quality and easy to navigate. I love this SGV location as it is no frills. Though the space is small they have everything you need. Take a number and order the sashimi that they cut for you. While you wait, go to the refrigerated section for premade rolls. I ordered the platters online but you can also order in person to pick up the next day or a couple days ahead for the weekend (check their website as they do sell out on busy weekends). They also have other fun treats like fugetsudo and loaf language Rice Krispie treats, as well as other Japanese ingredients. I snagged a bag of bougie brown sushi rice that I've been enjoying at home. Already ordered three platters for an event this weekend (again). They make hosting events so easy and delicious. Now they have a ktown location (as well as their other westside location) that I'm dying to check out.

This is my go to place when I need to bring something for a potluck but I don't want to cook. The platters are a great deal and everyone is always satisfied/impressed. Yama is verrry different now than its early days. Yama is a sushi and money making machine. It used to be a small mom and pop operation (with only one location) where the owner would be slicing all of the fish himself and there was 1 or 2 helpers making the rolls next to him. The prices back then were amazing. I used to come here for all of my sashimi, ikura and uni needs. Prices are still very good in 2024 but the store lost its charm. It feels like it went from a thriving small business to a soulless corporation. The employees here are very efficient but they must be exhausted because they rarely smile. I am happy Yama is still doing extremely well but I do miss the Yama of yester year.

Yama Sushi Marketplace is fantastic! If you enjoy making sushi or eating sushi this market has it all. It's really more of a Japanese deli. They have outstandingly fresh fish at the counter. Pick out a piece of fish and they will cut it into sashimi for you, or do it yourself at home. They also have fresh made sushi, including maki, nigiri, masubi, and sashimi to go. You will also find all the sides and salads to go with your sushi. Their tako salad is the best i have ever had. But thats not all! They also have drinks, mochi, candy, noodles of all kinds, a huge selection of sauces, sushi making supplies and much, much more. LA has lots of huge Asian supermarkets, Yama Sushi Marketplace curates the very best core products you find at those giant supermarkets and packs them all into a compact shop. It is a very focused selection. Everything you need to make amazing Japanese cuisine is all right here at Yama. Double highly recommend!

A must visit Japanese market in the area. Very unassuming market located next to Jack in the Box. Yama Sushi Marketplace was clean and organized. It had a variety of snacks, freshly prepared sushi, and cute merch. Service was very welcoming and kind. I got my poké bowl, which was loaded with a variety of fish. Super fresh and affordable! I would definitely come back. It satisfied my sushi cravings.

The wide selection of fresh sashimi and sushi rolls at Yama Sushi Marketplac is very impressive. Platter is available, but it needs a pre-order. There are plenty of delicious snacks in the place too. The Market was clean. The entrance of the Market is located at the back. There is no enterance from the main street. There are ample of parking spots, in addition to street parking. The line was long but it moved fast. Great service and very friendly I had such an amazing experience. outstanding quality, affordable price and great customer service, all in one at Yama Sushi Marketplace.

Amazing seafood for an even better price! Decided to treat myself to some sashimi and was insanely impressed not by just the selection but also the price of everything. All of the fish I ordered came out to less than $50! The fish was very fresh too! The market is really tiny but full of cool little knickknacks and snacks so it's pretty impossible to not leave spending more! Especially since you have time to shop while they prepare your sashimi.

CA rolls are bombbbb. sashimi quality is always top notch. This is a small market with Japanese snacks and condiments + fish + some rolls. I've come a few times to pick up quick bites to eat by the drive and grab some CA rolls to go. These aren't some ordinary CA rolls, they're a bit larger than the norm and have more to the bite which has been a fan favorite amongst my friends. You can also go up to the fish counter and pick a fish you'd like to be cut up to eat as sashimi as well. Their party platters are also a GREAT way to feed people at parties haha. I called the store to order 5 platters for a party, a week ahead of time, paid over the phone and it was so simple and easy. CA roll platters and sashimi platters are hard to beat. They're presented beautifully. Such a hit!! All in all, I will keep supporting Yama and will keep coming back! :)

Yama is the BEST, seriously. Sushi is FRESH. Variety of items is amazing and the price is aligned with the quality you get. When I'm in the area I love to eat here and when my friends bring party platters for parties it is the best treat. It can be a bit confusing to navigate Yama if it is your first time so here's the run down: 1. Sashimi Service - GET A NUMBER! You then pick your fresh fish and it is cut up for you and then your number is called again for pick up. They have SO many kinds of great fish - scottish salmon, salmon, toro, scallops etc. It is expertly cut and then put on a platter. 2. CUT ROLLS and sides - go into the refrigerator to the sides and pick that up while your sashimi order is being cut. The star of the show that you wouldn't expect: CALIFORNIA ROLL. They have other great rolls and sides even some hot foods (that need to be reheated think bento boxes). 3. SPICES, SEASONINGS SNACKS - all throughout the store. Yama has really great service. They also provide ICE to help keep your sushi cool in case you have to drive far home or even just 10 minutes down the street. Their cashiers are speedy, the sashimi counter cuts the fish perfectly and helps you decide what you want and never rush you when you are diligently picking. YES - Parking can get insane even in their small back lot, YES, the store can get really crowded and you are smushed in there, BUT it is 100% worth it. YAMA - please come to Orange County. Pretty please!

Sushi still good! Grandpa Yama doesn't cut the fish himself anymore when I went. Fish quality was good. Rolls were great. Staff were friendly. They give you ice to go if you're going a long way.

This is my favorite Japanese market. They have the freshest sashimi around and for half the price you'd pay at a restaurant. The staff are always so friendly and happy to give suggestions of cuts of fish. My go-to is their California rolls, seaweed salad, and their yellowtail sashimi. Their yellowtail is always sweet and delicious. This time I also got otoro as well and omg was it delicious! So buttery and sweet. The market is clean and has plenty of parking. They have a variety of things from matcha powder to Japanese sweets and ice cream, and delicious drinks that aren't as common in other Asian markets

I loveeee coming here when I have a sushi craving! This current owner stocks up a decent amount of freshly made sushi in the fridge area that features rolls, nigiri, some sashimi, poke bowls, and even ready to pick up platters sometimes if you're lucky ! I remember having few selections and waiting a while back then. Usually you have to call ahead the day prior for a platter though, but who knows maybe you'll get lucky and find one readily available in the fridge! The entrance to this place can be found upon entering a driveway to a spacious parking lot in the BACK, to the lefttt side of the Jack in the box driv thru. The staff are friendly and efficient. You are free to have the workers slice up fresh sushi for you in an area of the store for you as well. Aside from sushi, there are various other imported Japanese snacks along the shelves on the wall. This place may be small, but it definitely fulfills my cravings at a reasonable price as well. About $8 and $13 plus tax for the rolls and then the poke bowl as pictured below. The rice isn't hard either like at some other Japanese markets w prepared sushi... Give this place a try if you haven't already!

Favorite place to get sushi! I always get the salmon and avocado roll every time I'm here. They have a lot of Japanese items and snacks as well but most people come here for their sushi. It's a fast place to grab and go with easy parking and friendly workers.

I heard about this place for a long time and only recently started going. The shop is interesting, they pretty much has a small Japanese convenience store of snacks and beverages. The main attraction is the sashimi with a freezer of cuts and an older fashioned ticket dispenser for service. Its a very small space but still orderly. It's probably ly also good motivation to get customers motivated to be efficient. The sashimi that can be ordered is comparable to most restaurants and generally going to be better.

Great service!! The sashimi here is really fresh, so yummy, and very delicious!!! I definitely will come back over there again in San Gabriel, California when I get the chance to!!! Five stars is exactly my total rating!! Thank you guys so much for everything!!! Much love and support!!

I preordered a sushi & sashimi platter and it was amazing. I think it's a great value for the price. The fish was super fresh but my only complaint is the rice. I'm pretty particular about my sushi rice, and I thought it wasn't the best. I made some sides at home, and the portion was perfect for about 4 people (we don't have a huge appetite). We also got a side of seaweed salad which was great. I wasn't also disappointed to know that they don't have any miso soup. I'm excited to try the new KTown location!

I religiously come here on the weekly - it'd always been a local gem but I didn't really get put on till last year. Better late than never though because they've got so many great selections that are quick on the go or you can choose your own sashimi selections in the back! Personally go for the nigiris already available in the fridge along with a super banger value of their poke bowls every time. They've got huge platters that you can pre order as well, definitely a must when passing by! Quaint and cozy fish market you can't go wrong with at all.

Yama is banging. I love this market. Seriously a hidden gem (well maybe not so hidden since it's always busy). Coming here to pick out some fresh rolls and nigiri is a treat. I haven't tried getting cuts from the counter yet, but I would like to. Everything I've got from here I've enjoyed. You can tell they put care & hard-work into this place.

Just wanted to say again that I love Yama! Also they switched the sashimi containers to paper/plastic last year which I like more than the foam. Best sashimi, customer service, ample parking, everything!

I love coming here for the quick grab-n-go high quality sushi including the salmon nigiri, avocado salmon rolls, and California rolls. I usually come right when they open at 11am and get to choose from all of the choices. I've gotten them for a quick lunch or for a a sushi dinner party.

this place is truly a hidden gem of affordably priced and good quality sushi/seafood! we went on a sunday afternoon and the place was teaming with customers. thankfully the staff were continually bringing out freshly made rolls and sashimi so everything was still stocked! our favorite was the kaisen roll - five huge pieces stuffed with yellowtail and salmon for $6.99! we would pass on the poke ball but would definitely get the yellowtail sashimi again. the store also offered a variety of drinks and snacks, as well as the opportunity to purchase fresh fish. parking is pretty easy as they have their own lot in the back.

Oh wow, freshest sashimis I've ever had, and not in a restaurant. The toro were so fresh and so buttery. They look like meat with fat and melts in your mouth. They didn't have that much salmon belly but at least we got some partial salmon belly sashimi, and they were so fresh and good. Maguro bluefin tuna and the toro were the bomb! Definitely so worth it! Another thing, these cost less than if you get them at a restaurant. We also got some of their maki and sushi rolls but mainly got sashimi. For me, definitely the KING of sashimi! If you're in the San Gabriel, Los Angeles or Monterey Park area, you definitely need to check them out.

The sushi was excellent--$25 for otoro, and they sliced it into 10 pieces for you. The ambiance was that of a small supermarket with a grab-and-go setup or the option to order from the fish counter. Service took about 15 minutes.

[ Background ] Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 12:30 PM People living in the San Gabriel Valley boast that Yama Sushi Marketplace sells some of the best sushi in the area (there's also a second spot in Mar Vista, and a third one opening soon in Koreatown). I've seen people call this place a hidden gem, but with over 1.8k reviews on Yelp alone along with the fact that Yama recently celebrated their 40th anniversary, I don't know if that term is applicable anymore [1]. The San Gabriel location has been on my to-eat list for a while now, but I finally decided to come here for lunch after my friend, who was visiting me, came across their Instagram page while researching restaurants. There is a small parking lot in the back. When we drove in, there were a few empty spots, so parking was easy even though it was peak lunchtime. We entered the market through the back entrance that faced the parking lot. The inside of the marketplace was small and cozy, so there were no shopping carts, only baskets. The shelves were lined with candy, snacks, drinks, and other merchandise. However, I'm assuming the main reason most people visit (like me) is to buy the famous sushi. The refrigerated section located in the center-ish area of the store contained a large selection of various sushi and side options. I saw workers occasionally restocking with fresh sushi packages. The choices were relatively affordable as most were approximately $10 or less. This area was a little crowded since there wasn't much aisle space, and some people were walking back and forth looking at all the options while others were standing and trying to decide what to choose. The seafood counter is located a little farther in, and patrons can either buy the pre-cut packaged seafood or ask the workers to slice them into sashimi on the spot. However, we decided to just buy the premade sushi. [ Food ] I felt like treating myself, so I ended up ordering: * Unagi roll ($7.95) I love eel, so I had to pick up an unagi roll. The pieces were cute and tiny, but at least the order came with 12 pieces. The eel was savory and a little sweet. I didn't really add any extra soy sauce since I thought the chef(s) added the perfect amount already. * Chirashi bowl ($21.49) The chirashi bowl came with a bed of rice covered with a layer of scrambled egg. On top, a beautiful assortment of different seafood was displayed, including octopus, salmon, spicy scallops, squid, tuna, and yellowtail. A lone shiso leaf loaded with ikura sat in the center. I drizzled a little bit of soy sauce over all the seafood for a hint of saltiness while the egg added a slight sweetness; every bite tasted great. The sushi packages came with ginger, wasabi, and sealed packets of soy sauce. [ Service ] The staff working the registers were friendly and quick, so there was basically no line. They also conveniently asked if I needed chopsticks (which I did). Yama Sushi Marketplace uses Square. When I paid using my credit card that was associated with my Square account, I automatically received the receipt via email, which was convenient. [ Tips ] Tax is already included in the prices, so what you see is what you pay. Keep in mind that there is no sit-down seating since it's a marketplace first and foremost. This worked fine for us since we were going to The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens anyways, so we ate our food there. However, I probably won't come back here in the near future since I generally like to sit down in a restaurant to enjoy my food, but I'm glad I can finally cross this place off my list. ---------- [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjJDgMLKJqk

Been coming here for years before they changed owners & when the merge happened, the quality stayed the same! I always order my sushi platters here for party. Ordering was easy. I ordered via online. The sushi quality is good & the rolls are fresh. Would recommend this place to anyone!

This Japanese supermarket is amazing!! If you're on a time crunch for lunch, they have a variety of fresh sushi and seafood selections available for grab-and-go. They offer rolls, sashimi, poke bowls, and nigiri in a tidy refrigerated section. They also have Japanese snacks, stationaries, and a market in the back portion of the store where you can purchase your seafood by the pound :). I would share pictures of the rolls I get, but unfortunately, they get devoured in the car before I can even snap a picture. I believe they also have party platters that you can order ahead of time for parties (or if you wanna eat it in one sitting, that's okay too). They also have ample parking and very friendly service :3

Little hole in the wall. Great spot to pickup sushi. Very limited sushi assortment, but fresh. Good customer service. Cute little store w/ lots of cool Japanese goods. It's been there for awhile. Glad I stopped by for a bit of history in the SGV.

A really good friend of mine recommended this place to me. She swears by their California rolls and even though I normally like sashimi more, I'm down for a really good California roll. She was right, the California rolls from Yama Sushi is so good! It has all of the ingredients (cucumber, masago, avocado, crab meat) that I think every California roll should have. The flavor of the ingredients and rice is also perfect. Unless you absolutely hate the taste of California rolls, I highly recommend you trying it out! I also picked up several other rolls such as spicy tuna, tuna, spicy scallop, salmon avocado, and lemon salmon. They were all really good! The price for these rolls ranged from $7.95 - $8.95, which I thought were very reasonable. I wanted to try their nigiri, but they sold out at the time I was there. They also sell sashimi grade fish that you can purchase and cut at home. They looked fresh, but I cannot speak to the quality since I didn't purchase any. There is a tiny lot in the back with parking. People seem to be going in and out of the shop fairly quickly so you're likely to find a parking quickly even if all spots are taken.

San Gabriel, CA We enjoyed the fresh unagi roll, salmon and avocado roll, and the lemon, salmon, cucumber avocado roll and cut to order sashimi at this small Japanese market. All sushi is in a wall of grab and go coolers except for the cut to order sashimi. For sashimi, you go to the refrigerated cold case fish counter, pick the pre weighed, pre priced and packaged pieces of fish, and then request it sliced if desired. They package the sashimi nicely with lemon, ginger and wasabi. The kitchen was constantly cranking out items as this place is busy and there is a lot of throughput. Everything is super fresh and good. The service here was friendly. This was our first visit after having this bookmarked for so long. We would definitely visit again. Parking and entrance in rear of store. There is no seating option iinside or outside. Thankfully, we had a few foldable chairs in our car and we just tailgated right in the parking lot and enjoyed our sushi.

[ Food ] They have a poke bowl now and it's so good, there's scallop, spicy tuna, and salmon. It's a little pricey for how much rice you get but everything is getting so expensive now. [ Service ] Customer service is still good, everyone's so nice. [ Parking ] I came in the afternoon on a weekday so it wasn't that bad.

I love this place and have been going for many years. The staff is always friendly despite how crowded the store is on weekends. Their nigiri is always fresh and decently priced. This is the first time I've gotten their chirashi bowl and I do not regret it. For $20 you get a large variety of fish that's very filling. I think about this meal a lot.

Small hole in the wall place. It's a very old school convenience/ grocery store with fresh sashimi/ sushi inside which most people are there for. The quality of the fish is what you would get at a decent/good sushi place but it's just the fish. The sushi and rolls, I didn't have much of an impression. I would personally say to get your own quality soy sauce and Wasabi and get the sashimi (maybe pick up some drinks too) for a better experience. Rolls and nigiri is fine, especially for quick to go, but it doesn't have the same high quality as the fish itself It's a busy place and often there will be lines. I don't think there's anything good or bad with the service, just a very straight to the point transaction, at least when I went, though it was very busy when I visited and the one wrapped almost around the store and out the door

My absolute favorite spot to pick up a quick meal! I love that they always have fresh sushi rolls and nigiri on hand so that you could quickly grab and go (perfect if you are picking up lunch for work or for instances such as picnics). They also have many snacks and drinks options, and this may seem so random, but I love their cute dog toys! I feel like every time I visit, they always have a new selection of food-themed dog toys so I can never resist purchasing one (or several!) for my pup.

My hubby wanted sushi. He found this location online and it was convenient for me to pick up after work . They make large sushi platters to go. * Must order online by 6:30pm the day before pick up! www.yamaseafoodla.com I placed my order online and chose a time for pick up. I drove here after work and passed it by while driving in the street. Didn't notice the driveway that allows access to this location. I quickly parked along the curb and walked around to the back where the entrance is. Decent amount of parking in the back. I was a bit surprised that it's actually a small Japanese market. I think the locals know because it was quite busy. To go small sushi boxes available . Wide selection of Japanese snacks, candy ,merchandise and liquor. I didn't know is what to do, so I walked to the back and saw a sign that read to " go to the cashier for online platter pick up ." I walked to the cashier line and waited my turn. When I told her I had an online platter order , she asked for my order number . (The order number is on the confirmation email .) She looked in the refrigerator and found my platter . Luckily , I had packed a soft cooler to keep the platter from getting too hot on the way home. Platter 'A' was enough to feed four. There were cucumber rolls, salmon rolls , and bigger cal rolls. Every piece was good ! Might try a mixed platter next time ...

I love this spot. Fresh quality sushi and much cheaper than going to a restaurant. It is a small space so it can feel crowded but it's worth it. I usually go to the fridge section and grab California rolls, nigiri, and seaweed salad. Each little box gives a pretty good amount for the price! Great value. In the back, they have an area where you can pick a piece of sashimi grade fish and get it cut. Just grab a number and wait to be called. The salmon is my favorite. So delicious and nicely packaged. They have their own private lot with plenty of spots.

I visited here around noon on a Friday after hearing several of my friends recommend the rolls - safe to say, they were spot on. The inside of the store contains a few refrigerators that have a variety of rolls, nigiri, and sides, anywhere between $5 to $20. I ended up grabbing a salmon avocado roll, spicy tuna roll, 6-piece inari, spam musubi, and a #C deluxe platter for just under $100. The deluxe platter came with an unagi roll, salmon avocado roll, California roll, tuna nigiri, hamachi nigiri, salmon nigiri, and a healthy amount of wasabi and ginger. Everything was absolutely delicious, on par with what you would pay for at an actual sushi restaurant! The nigiri was soft and fresh and the California rolls were twice as large as those served at other places. My favorite (besides the nigiri) was the spicy tuna roll, which had a nice bite of tuna with a little sweetness. Parking here was also very easy, the lot in the back has several spaces. The workers were friendly, and they even gave us a bag of ice to keep the sushi cold on the drive back! Definitely will be back for lunch again.

Amazing market with cheap prices and a huge selection of snacks and other items as well. Not to mention their premade rolls are also delicious especially the salmon lemon avocado one, that was big and only $8! I loved the egg, bluefin tuna belly, and the salmon here! You go up to the glass counter, tell them what you want and they slice and package everything for you, on top of if you need some ice for the fish to be kept cold they'll give that to you too! Drove all the way from the IE and it was definitely worth it!