Yanako Restaurant

The food was wonderful! I have been here many times, and the service is quick, and the food never disappoints. I got the kimono sushi, which was very good. It was sweet and had a tangy eel sauce. If you like udon, I definitely recommend nabeyaka, which has a delicious broth.

Had a great time here! Byob so make sure to bring your own special wine. Sushi was outstanding. They had a great tuna special for the night we really enjoyed. It was super quiet here for a Sunday night. There was only one other couple the entire time we were there. The edamame was tasty but I wish I had gotten dessert!

Quite disappointed by the food. The sushis we got were fine in terms of taste, but given the portion (smaller size than usual) and ingredients (fewer than usual for non-basic rolls/sushis), they were overpriced. The pork buns were not very warm — the buns were a tad hard to chew. Only the chicken yakitori was yummy. Otherwise, great service and good ambiance (it was quite loud but it was a Friday evening, so perhaps hard to find a calm place at that time!).

Best sushi in the city so far. It felt like I was back in Japan (Kyoto, or Osaka) with this quality. The soy sauce was an amazing touch. It tasted further fermented or aged. Highly recommend! Great menu, went for Udon but ended up getting the sushi experience 🍣 Well worth the money. Plus the corkage fee is a solid and reasonable $3!

Everything was excellent and our server... Matthew?...was very helpful in describing dishes and rolls to us. He was very knowledgeable. The signature suhsi rolls were fresh and well-made. Place is BYOB which we didn't realize til after we arrived, so don't forget to pick up a bottle or sixer. The pork belly steamed buns were to die for.

Very nice lunch date for hubby and I. Will definitely go back. We are foodies and love trying out fresh new places to eat! Everything was fresh and the server was very knowledgeable. Check them out, if you love sushi you won't be disappointed.

We enjoyed our dinner there. The rice in sushirolls is extremely soft, it wasn't good. Sashimi is excellent.

Loved the special dish that I got. It was so flavorful. If you want your food spicy, you should go a bit higher as they are lighter on it -- which I understand. Next time I'll get thai spicy. The Thai tea is a must! Oh so good. Great staff and lovely atmosphere will go again!

I just ordered this. I ordered the veggie tempura roll (which I have never had from anywhere before) the avocado cucumber roll (which I am very familiar with) and veggie spring/ egg rolls! we are going to go through this one by one. veggie tempura roll: when I opened my plate, I was honestly scared. the roll was huge. and what was that substance inside. it was im assuming some kind of mayo . It makes sense thinking about that now because how else will all the veggie tempuras stick together, but at first I was shocked. I took bite. apprehensively. but, to my surprise it was actually my fav thing from my order. only complaint would be that they are too big to do a one biter, but I can't really imagine any solution to that and I appreciate the big portions. good bang for your buck. the avocado cucumber roll: this was good. it is not my favorite in the city, but it is definitely by far not the worst. it's good! only thing, when eating it, something tasted sweet. i'm not sure if it's the vinegar from the rice, or maybe the cucumbers were pickled, either way slightly through me off, but it def didn't ruin it. I will say I appreciate that these rolls were also bigger than avg. The spring / egg roll things were okay. flavor was interesting, not the crispiest. I will say they give like 6 tiny ones for $8 which is better than some places. overall ! great place I tried something I didn't think I would like and ended up loving it! win for me!

Miso soup was great! The food came out fast and this portion was so fun to share at a decent price. Staff was nice and the inside was cute and calm.

The restaurant serves basic rolls and other Japanese fares, including curry/ udon. We ordered the agedashi tofu, sashimi platter, and curry udon. We came here on a Friday night, and it was pretty empty, with only two other tables besides ours. The ambiance was quiet and relaxing, with the restaurant's sushi bar in the back. Service was quick and attentive. (4.5/5) Agedashi Tofu: perfectly fried with an extremely flavorful unami sauce. The only disappointing thing was that it was supposed to be served with white radish (as mentioned on the menu) but wasn't added to the dish! (4/5) Sashimi Platter: $31 for 15 pieces, a decent price for sashimi. The quality was ok and fresh but could have been better. The platter came with a side of miso soup and rice. (2.5/5) Curry Udon: The curry was severely watered down with minimal flavor, and the udon was overcooked to the point where it was mushy and falling apart.

I have to update because I crave this sushi all the time, it really is the best. The prices are just so high but I keep coming back

Wonderful sushi and cozy atmosphere. Good sushi is hard to find and this is a great spot !

It was fine. Nothing to write home about. Just your average sushi, the service was good though.

This is THE sushi spot on Main Street in Manayunk. Yanako is my go to!! Tonight me and my fiancé stopped in to split rolls as an app before having a home cooked dinner. He got a house salad since the house-made ginger dressing is his favorite. We split the spicy salmon roll and seven seas signature roll. Although I think their rolls are slightly over price they are by far the best in the area. Always fresh and always delicious! Bonus point this place is BYOB!

Yanako is one of the better places to get sushi in Philly! The quality of the fish is fresher than most sushi restaurants in Philly. There's also craftsmanship when each nigiri is assembled. The fish is sliced delicately and pair with complimentary flavors in each nigiri. My favorites were the salmon and yellowtail. The complimentary miso soup was delicious! It actually tasted like miso and not just salt. Yanako has great quality regarding their sushi! The yakisoba was not impressive. The noodles were over cooked & soggy. The sauce wasn't as flavorful. They messed up on the dish the first time. When they brought out the remade dish, they forgot the pickled ginger which is necessary since yakisoba is a fatty dish. Yanako is one of my favorite places for sushi and I was curious to try other items on their menu. But I think I'll just stick with ordering their sushi.

I honestly really like Yanako. My girlfriend and I order from here almost once a week, but tonight was the last time. Ordered a side of ginger dress (which should be free) and they gave me less than 1/2 of a cup of it. In addition these scam artists make you spend $3 to add tobiko. And they didn't add big shrimp ends to the shrimp tempura.....

Classy dinner spot, would recommend making reservations as the restaurant has limited seating and fills up quickly particularly on the weekends. Minimalist decor and lovely ambiance. Great date spot. Would recommend trying the steak wrapped scallions if you're looking for a savory umami appetizer. Also had great quality sashimi platter

Sushi quality is top tier. The prices do reflect this! There is so much fish stuffed in the rolls. Its impressive. Takeout experience has always been swift and friendly. Definitely a great choice for an exceptional meal!

The servers are nice, and ambience are nice. Food is ok. Finding parking can be a bit hard sometimes. Good byob place

A very underwhelming and mediocre dine-in experience. My wife ordered the vegetable curry and I ordered two sushi rolls (Green Field and AAC). The curry lacked flavor and no spice additives, such as chili oil, were available. The dish was also luke-warm despite being served after the sushi. At $18 for the platter, we held higher expectations. The two sushi rolls were overall fine - the only notable thing is that the ingredients appeared fresh. At the time, we were the only people dining in. However, our server, Nino, was not attentive in the slightest. When we first arrived and attempted to order a pot of the Japanese green tea, he offered to give us his "own tea" instead. It seemed he mixed up a few different tea flavors and presented it to us. We each drank two sips and didn't touch the pot again. We alerted Nino and asked for a new pot of the standard green tea they sell.. he brought it out but did not bring new tea cups or take our old pot away. The tables are tiny and the lack of free space we had once we had both tea pots was very evident. Onto the food portion.. Once everything was brought out, he did not check in on us again.. and we were seated right in the front of the Host stand where he was hanging out chatting with two other employees. The conversations they were having were also not workplace-appropriate, as one of the employees was discussing how he had a fake I.D. and how "a lot of Chinese people look young." These types of things should not be said in front of customers, especially when they are the only two people giving the establishment their business. Overall, the quality of food and the ambiance as a whole are not worth the amount of money this place charges. Very lackluster and disappointing. We will not be returning and will be informing all of our friends to steer clear.

Great sushi, lots of yummy options! Came on time but with no chopsticks :( when I tried calling them, no answer because they were so busy :( so we ate it with our bare hands

Went here today during the Manayunk Arts Festival and sat in their sister restaurant's dining room. I love that they combined for indoor dining - plus, we got to order off of two different menus! He was feeling Thai and I was craving some veggie sushi, so it worked out perfectly. I included a picture of the sweet potato roll and avocado roll I ordered. They tasted fresh, and the sweet potato roll had some really nice crunch from the tempura and sesame seeds. The staff members were attentive and kind, and the prices were fair. What more can you ask for? :)

The place was great! The food took a bit longer than expected, but considering that the place was full, it was understandable. The staff was welcoming and attentive. What really amazed me about this place was the food. From the pork gyoza, to the chicken yakisoba, to the sushi. Everything was on point with flavor and plating. Definitely recommend it. A great touch at the end was the chef coming by asking to see how the food was. Seeing as there was no food left on the plates, I am pretty sure she understood our feelings towards every single bite.

Absolutely overpriced. Their specialty rolls are not the size that you're thinking, but closer to a 6 piece basic tuna roll. Quality of the fish was fine but rice was too hard making the rolls difficult to eat and a little dry. Super disappointed and feel like I got GOT.

The restaurant has basic sushi, nothing excellent but all fine. Service is polite but slow. We frequented the place because of the location until we found them upcharging for silliness (getting the rice on the outside? Two dollars more.) the sashimi came without the rice, the tuna hand roll had bones in it. Bodega sushi at ten times the price. Skip it.

Overpriced and underwhelming. Trying to explore more of the eateries in the Manayunk area and was craving sushi. I placed a pick-up order for dinner time and was told an estimated wait time of 20 minutes (no big deal). + PARKING: A nightmare on a Friday night! Normally this area on a weekday isn't too bad, but come the weekend and this little strip of restaurant and shops is crowded. If you're willing to walk a little bit, it's easier to find parking in the residential areas and walk to Yanako. Will save you the grief/cash of using metered parking. + INTERIOR/EXTERIOR: Since we are in COVID times, the dining area of Yanako is closed (which is actually Chabaa Thai Bistro). All dining is outdoors for the time being. If you want to order from Yanako, you'll have to do it at Chabaa Thai Bistro next door (same owners I believe). Was off to a bad start when I came to pick-up my order. Low and behold, my order wasn't ready and it seemed like the roll I ordered was never made! In 20 minutes....making a non-baked roll should be doable. So I waited for another 10 minutes awkwardly on the crowded sidewalk for my full order. + FOOD: Possibly one of the biggest sushi disappointments I've had in a while. I'm willing to pay the price for good sushi. But, give me expensive prices for no-so-good quality/size and I am livid. Nothing makes me madder than spending money on bad quality food unless it's McDonalds because I know what to expect. - The MANAYUNK ROLL ($17) I ordered from Yanako was the saddest eel roll I've ever had in my life. The roll was laughably small and the amount of eel was inconsistent/borderline non-existent. PICTURES INCLUDED. The Manayunk Roll is a roll made with crab, cucumber, and avocado topped with eel and wrapped in seaweed. Finished off with tempura flakes and eel sauce. The serving size on this roll is fit for children! Not grown-ass adults. Stingiest roll I have seen for a hot minute. They use real crab instead of imitation, but the eel was so miniscule. Why are you rationing out eel?? - MINI PORK BELLY STEAM BUNS ($5): The only thing that saved my Friday night and is keeping my review from going into 1-star territory. The meat was moist, not too fatty. Nicely braised pork belly. The spicy aioli is basically a sriracha mayo. Not Momofuku-level pork buns, but a very good pork belly bun all the same. + PRICE: Not worth it. Overall: Still on the hunt for good sushi in Philly. Unless I'm really craving Japanese food in the Manayunk area, I'm passing on Yanako.

Dining in the middle of COVID pandemic is a nice break. The servers and staff all wore face masks. They accommodated outdoor dining on the side of Chabba Thai's side walk and even brought water for our 4 months old puppy. My daughter was craving sushi though their sushi menu was pretty slim and the rolls were made skinny. My husband and I enjoyed the $12 appetizer with 2 yellow chicken curry satays, 2 veg spring rolls, 2 fried dumplings, and tofu with dipping sauce. The pineapple/tumeric fried rice was to die for especially presentation. It was BYOB. I like to support local businesses especially during hard times. I definitely would return.

Oftentimes, if a sushi spot serves Thai, authenticity is in question. Sharing space has proved to be a gamechanger, as we were glad to get a table here on a Saturday afternoon in the summer. Who would have thought Thai iced tea would pair so well with takoyaki? The next best thing they could do is fully-commit to a Japanese/Thai fusion, but my head would literally explode.

My girlfriend and I noticed this small place one day when we were exploring Manayunk and made a reservation that day. When we arrived the interior was decorated like a traditional sushi joint. It was a bit smaller than expected, but that was okay because they have a decent amount of seating (I definitely recommend you make a reservation on busier nights though). When we sat down we immediately realized it was a BYOB place and we were kinda disappointed that we didn't know this before arriving (completely our fault for not researching enough before showing up). We started off with a bowl of edamame and chicken yakitori which were great (mainly the yakitori since it's kinda hard to mess up edamame). We also ordered two pieces of toro tuna, the waiter came back and told us they did not have any left for the day, so then we asked for their yellowtail belly cuts, to which we got the same response on it being 86ed. Slightly frustrated, the waiter recommended their salmon which was delicious but I was still disappointed because we were looking forward to the toro. We went ahead and ordered a spicy tuna roll, a sea king roll, and scallop canopy roll. They were all great and the ingredients tasted fresh and the rice was cooked perfectly, but the scallop roll seemed to lack the flavor variety I would expect to get out of an 18 dollar roll. All in-all, I would love to come back and try some of the other rolls. And next time I wont forget the alcohol!

As a frequent visitor to Main Street in Manayunk I've seen this place multiple times and I've always wanted to try it out. My boyfriend and I decided to try it this past weekend and I'm happy that we did. The interior is a lot smaller than I would have thought but it has a good bit of seating for the space they do have. I definitely recommend making a reservation though just to ensure that you get a seat. Additionally, the restaurant is BYOB. We didn't know this before going so we didn't bring anything which was a bummer. As for the food, I enjoyed everything that we ordered. We started with edamame and the yakatori. The yakatori was delicious, I loved the sauce that they put on it. My only complaint is that it only came with two and I definitely could've eaten more of it. Of course for our main dishes we got sushi. We ordered two pieces of salmon belly sashimi because they were unfortunately out of toro. I never had salmon belly before and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. We also ordered the Sea King and Scallop Canopy. They both were good choices, but a little bit pricey for what they actually were. The scallop canopy didn't have as much flavor as I expected and the sea king was lacking on lobster. But overall, they were still yummy. I definitely think I would return to Yanako in the future and make sure I bring alcohol.

I already have my go-to sushi spot in Philadelphia, but I'm very thankful that my friend recommended we try Yanako in Manayunk. We arrived around 8pm on Saturday evening. Surprisingly they were not busy despite there being pedestrian traffic in the area. (It did start to get pack around 9/10pm). When asked, we requested to be seated indoors (Note: they do have outdoor seating). Our waitress Apple was very sweet and gave recommendations from the menu when asked. For starters, we ordered the Shrimp Shumai and the Pork Buns. Shrimp Shumai is always a must have for me and I'll admit, they nailed it! The pork bun was ok. Good but not great. For sushi we went for the Seven Seas Roll as requested by Apple. I ordered the soft shell crab roll for myself and my friend ordered the salmon roll. I highly recommend the Seven Seas... it was sooooooo good - Yellowtail may be my new favorite. The soft shell crab was also good. For dessert we ordered the mochi ice-cream (green tea and mango) Shockingly the mango was the better flavor. Overall, great experience - throughly enjoyed it and I'm glad I found another go-to sushi spot. My only complaint is that they charge a cork-fee for BYO (I never understood this).

I really wanted to like Yanako...and while there were dishes I enjoyed, I left slightly dissatisfied. We walked down to Main Street on a Thursday night with a bottle of wine and a strong craving for sushi/Japanese. We were seated promptly and almost immediately regretted not asking to sit outside because the dining room was equivalent to a sauna. Okay so now the food... Pros: the pork belly steamed buns and the shrimp shumai were our favs. The buns were soft, the pork belly was tender, and the sauce had a nice little kick. Additionally, the sliced cucumber on the buns complimented the spicy sauce well. Cons: the sushi was very meh. It had a bland flavor and the overall sushi menu just wasn't that great. My boyfriend had the chicken katsu curry and was not a fan of the curry. As like the sushi, the curry spices just weren't there and it was lackluster. However, the chicken was breaded and fried nicely and there was a TON of chicken that came with the dish. I give Yanako 3 stars because the service was good, we really liked our apps, and it's BYOB. I'd come back but not get sushi.

The waitress was nice. That's the only good thing I could say about this place. The food preparation was super slow with prioritization for take out and later tables. It took a good 20 minutes to get my appetizer except and then another 20 or 30 minutes for my main course. There were only 2 other tables in the restaurant at the time. It was about 50 minutes after I arrived that I got my food. This wouldn't be a problem except tables after me and a constant stream of take out orders got their orders first. If they were packed then I could understand, but that wasn't the case. When the only table that was there before left, we were the earliest. It wasn't busy from a seated table point of view, maybe the take out orders were more important. If that wasn't bad enough, my order was just bad. The waitress said she brought out my tonkatsu curry as soon as it was ready, but it was luke warm and even cold in some places. I don't know if it was previously frozen and then heated up? The tonkatsu was fresh, but bad. The meat was thin and fried to the point that is was mostly dry and hard. I had to take a sip of water with every bite. I eventually gave up half way through my the dish cause it wasn't worth the calories. My wife's sashimi platter was pretty good in her opinion. The fish was mostly fresh, with only one or two pieces that seemed a bit chewy. All in all, she thought it was a good value and enjoyed her food. The waitress was super apologetic, not that it was her fault, but she took the curry order off the bill. She was nice enough to bring out some comped mango sticky rice. While I appreciated the gesture, this was also bad lol. The rice was dry, the mango was sour, and there wasn't enough coconut sauce on top. I had been there for Thai pre covid and I had a decent experience, but this was bad enough a trip that I wouldn't go back.

Yanako is one of my favorite sushi restaurants in the greater Philadelphia area, (the real good spots are downtown, but it gets the job done!) The decor is beautiful though both me and my friend agreed that their elevator-type music could be a little more trendy to match the vibe. We ordered 4 speciality rolls and loved all of them. Beware of the Mardi Gras roll. It was type of roll that is so large that you need a jaw expander to fit the whole thing in your mouth. If you're on a date you will not look cute eating this roll, that's for sure. You've been warned, now go eat sushi!

We have ordered from here before and have been very happy. Last night was not the case. First off they didn't give us chop sticks or any sauces with our sushi, which we didn't have any at home. The sushi was not great. $60 for 4 rolls and we were still starving. I got a simple shrimp tempura roll and they put Mayo on it so I couldn't eat it. I have never gotten Mayo on this type of roll and it was not in the description. Overall you could tell this meal was thrown together. Not worth the price tag, I'll be ordering elsewhere from now on.

A 35-minute wait for sushi but it was very good. I'll definitely order again. Can't really give an opinion on the service because I got takeout. I'm really sad they closed down the little store they had. I'd buy a container of their green curry sauce. I wonder if I can still buy it from Chabaa? Also sad I can't buy their bottles of fish sauce, it was truly authentic. Very nice decor perfect for a date. East falls roll, softshell crab roll and 2 tuna rolls all very good

The sushi was overall decent but not worth the $15-17 price range for the special rolls. The "crab" was dry and flakey (pictured). Loved that it was byob and they bring you ice buckets for your wine

Food was sooooo good, we got the sushi/sashimi for two and you could taste the quality. The appetizers were delicious (we got the takoyaki) and it's fun that they're BYOB. The restaurant was busy when we went and the waitstaff still did an excellent job. I will be eating here again!

Affordable and satisfying, Yanako is an intimate byob sushi restaurant that recently relocated, a definite upgrade. We dropped in during Manayunk's restaurant week and via Groupon, received 25% off the already modest tab. There are so many good food options here on this charming stretch of Main Street that it was quite lively with plenty of foot traffic. Pork belly buns were tasty as was the nebayaki udon. I'd have preferred the buns firmer, pork belly warmer and the broth less salty. The udon was more than enough to share and the vegetables were not garnishes but well represented in blanched spinach and whole mushrooms. Agedashi Tofu was silken but bland even in the sweet soy sauce. And the lack of heat of the wasabi was a minus. Seated right next to the sushi bar, we were able to observe the proficiency of the chefs. Memorable dishes of the evening were the Uni, the special of the day, and the signature rolls. The former was smooth and buttery. The rolls were filling, and Lobster meat in the Sea King and crab in the Manayunk were very good. All the portions were very generous and we enjoyed our choices.

I'm never disappointed with my experience at Yanako. Their sushi chef has been creating flawless masterpieces for my husband and me for years and we feel the care he and his partners put into every single piece. I recommend dining inside or on the nice patio rather than takeout. Still blissed out after our sweet time last night.

Excellent tuna roll, sublime miso soup, and a quality pork bun to top it off. Great meals found here.

My SO and I wanted to try out a sushi spot. We are originally from NYC so we were hesitant to try a place around here. Decided to try Yanako since it is nearby and had it delivered. It was a quick delivery! We ordered the spicy tuna and eel sushi rolls -- those were good. The pork belly buns were the best I tried in Philly.

The best sushi place outside of center city. Eddie the chef uses the best high quality of fish . I highly recommend.

Yanako is still hands down my favorite sushi spot. I will easily drive 30minutes or more during rush hour on the Schuylkill to grab some Yanako. Their specialty rolls are hands down best in town, but enjoying a spot at the sushi bar while trying the fresh cut fish is the way to go. Ask for the specials and you'll get a great selections

Fast becoming one of my favorite sushi joints in the area. Conveniently moved and sharing space with a great Thai spot with a renowned Thai chef who is the proprietor of both establishments, but let's talk about sushi. This is not typical run of the mill tuna salmon and yellowtail. It's much more than that. Always an interesting selection of more exciting fish, and even more importantly, ALWAYS prepared with a lot of skill. Eddie knows his craft and wields his yanagiba with precision. Simple swift cuts, a minimum of movement and 4 motion preparation of his nigiri. Quite a treat to watch and enjoy and savor. Also one of the only places where I am comfortable walking in, sitting down at the bar, and saying surprise me...make me some stuff I'll like. And I always do. Always. From a surprise couple slices of torched and oiled salmon belly, to delicately folded fluke...always something special on my plate in addition to the standards. And the standards, again, a step above. Cut properly so there is a delicacy to every bite. You just don't get this in many places. Wonderful apps like their spicy tuna rice crisps with black sesame, roasted shallots and micro greens...the delicate usuzukuri Fluke carpaccio with shreds of spicy radish, scallions and citrus soy vinaigrette...and some tasty kitchen treats too! Can't go wrong with yummy pork belly buns or tasty and savory takoyaki. Top it off with sweet servers and attentive hosts and you have the complete package. No reason to venture into downtown if you are in the burbs. Stop short of 76 and just head down Main St in Manayunk and satisfy your craving for excellent fish. You'll be glad you did.

I ordered online, a big order with a good tip. The driver dropped it off with no call or no real notification. Won't order again.

I had the salmon tonight and it was absolutely mouthwatering. The food and service here are amazing. To my wife and I, one of the best restaurants in Manayunk.

Solid lunch. Ate outside on a perfect day. We shared an appetizer combo. The dumplings were meh, but the satay chicken was really good as well as the fried tofu. The spring roll was sad and greasy. I had the bento box with tofu. It was great! Friend had sushi rolls. The restaurant is pretty , the service was sparse. But they hit a homer with the tofu.

/TL;DR  This place exudes zen. To say the interior is beautiful would be quite an understatement. It is absolutely astounding. Oh right... yeah, the food was pretty good, too. /ATMOSPHERE  In case you missed it, this place is beautiful. I honestly would go back just to sit in the front window space and get a different view of it. The only thing that ruined it is listening to the sushi chefs talk about their weekend. In other words, you hear everything in there when there's no white noise from the crowd. /FOOD  Pretty good stuff here but nothing stand-out. /SERVICE  Full-service and friendly. Didn't know much about local attractions. I guess that's only odd to tourists. ;-) HOW TO READ MY REVIEWS: 1 Star - Does not approach edible. Enter at your own risk. 2 Stars - If I'm in the area, I'd pick something else. 3 Stars - I would stop by if I happen to be in the area. 4 Stars - I would pick this place out of other places nearby. 5 Stars - I would go out of my way to dine here.

We stopped in around 8 pm on a Sunday night, they close at 9. We were sat right bear the sushi bar. My daughter immediately asked me if we could please leave because there was an awful smell of fish and a heavily chemically scented cleaning solution. The server had already brought water so I asked her to give it a minute to see if the smell would dissipate. My mother, who's pretty good at toughing it out, said she couldn't eat with that smell, she was getting a headache. I agreed, it smelled like strong bathroom cleaner. So we apologised to the hostess and said we were suddenly called away, not wanting to insult them by saying the real reason were were leaving before ordering. We still wanted to leave $5 for the server, since he brought waters but only had a $20 bill. We asked the hostess if she could please break it and give us $5's so we could tip. She disappeared for several minutes, and came back with 2 $10's and was just like "here"and walked away while we were still standing there confused about why there were no $5's. PS...it's the end of the day, there's no way there are not 5's in the restaurant. She definitely did it on purpose as her rude attitude and obvious frustration with us was on full display. We left the server $10, and left, it wasn't his fault. We should have just re-explained that we wanted $5's, but st this point we were all standing around in a tiny restaurant and it was just an uncomfortable situation.

I ordered just a basic shrimp tempura roll with cream cheese and eel sauce. They barely put any cream cheese on and I didn't get any eel sauce or soy sauce with my order. Didn't even get chopsticks to eat my sushi... will not be ordering again.

Yanako was a disappointment. I have been a sushi lover since childhood and have had all tiers of sushi out there. I know what's actually good and what's just good to people who claim to love sushi but really just like California rolls. I suspect that's where the 5 star reviews for this place came from. With that said, Yanako was subpar in all respects. The rolls lacked creativity and flavor. The tempura was soggy. All ingredients lacked freshness. The "specialty" rolls were boring and overpriced. Giving three stars because the atmosphere was warm and intimate and I enjoyed the BYOB aspect.

Everyone was super nice so it makes a little harder to say... the sushi just wasn't great. While not a 'I go to Japan all the time' level expert on sushi - I've got to some of the most highly regarded sushi places in the US. This just wasn't good. Fish was flavorless... which is odd because we got a big platter with so many different types. Could have been an off day but man I was disappointed with all the positive reviews.

Came here on with a friend who lives in the area, and she told me this is the best sushi place around and I couldn't agree more. Pros: - Beautifully decorated sushi restaurant with a relaxing vibe - Pretty good quality sushi, fresh and delicious - Offers various options of sushi, salads etc with a fair price - BYOB is always a plus, friendly service is definitely a value added Cons: - Not a spacious restaurants and parking might be hard

I would love to provide a review - great experience in the past - but has been closed on my last three attempts. Tuesdays and this past thanksgiving the Wednesday before. No luck :-(

Everything was fantastic! We had the Shumai, Takoyaki, Seaweed Salad, and Spicy Tuna Crisps to start which were all fantastic. We then had the Yanako roll and that was great is well. We wanted to try a variety of things so we ordered the Yakisoba. Unfortunately it was just okay for us. We found it a little dull and wished we had gotten something else. However our server Ethan was fantastic and the environment was great. Would definitely love to come back.