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Yama Sushi in Belmont

3.9 (81) 889 Ralston Ave, Belmont, CA 94002, United States

Categories

Sushi restaurant
Asian restaurant
Meal delivery
Restaurant

Location on the map

Belmont, San Mateo County, California, US

Phone: +1 650-508-8600
Site: https://yamasushica.com/

Opening hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:4:30–8 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–2 PM
Thursday:11 AM–2 PM
Friday:11 AM–2 PM
Saturday:12–2 PM
Sunday:12–2 PM

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Total reviews rating 3.9

81 Reviews for Yama Sushi 2024:

Review №1

2023-11-30 01:20:12

Yama Sushi is one of the Belmont restaurants that always hits the spot. I usually order for takeout but decided to sit in this time. The dinner Bento Box is a 3 item selection of delicious options. Glad I stopped to dine-in.

Review №2

2023-12-07 05:22:59

Simple but delicious place. Excellent vegetarian rolls. The vegetarian miso was okay. The rice tea was too watery. Overall, would go again for the veggie rolls.

Review №3

2023-11-20 02:59:04

Not fancy but everything I’ve had here has been good. I love the bento box option and the veggie dragon roll. They’re friendly and reliable. I don’t live too far away and this is one of our go-tos for fresh, fast, good, and not overly speedy.

Review №4

2022-02-01 03:00:55

Excellent food, prepared fast and friendly service. All the plates and rolls are fairly priced, and well portioned so you wont leave hungry! Large variety of rolls, bento boxes, and great dinner platers. This is my new favorite quick dinner or takeout sushi restaurant.

Review №5

2018-04-25 02:53:44

If we knew the delivery would take 1 hour 50 minutes. We would have went to the restaurant. Still waiting, food is probably cold, lost interest in rice and teriyaki that cost $40. The restaurant kept lying how long the delivery driver would be. 10 more minutes. Read the other reviews on Seamless and stay far away.Update: the chicken wasn’t cooked right: it was crunchy with soy sauce. Udon was soy sauce and vinegar. This must be Chinese-run, as Japanese would be ashamed to serve this. They offered a $2 refund...

Review №6

2023-09-15 05:23:43

Most people order DoorDash or something from here, but its nice to dine in as well. Theyre very friendly, and the happy hour deals are great! The food is wonderful of course.

Review №7

2022-08-14 11:52:02

The food here is delicious! The waiters are very accommodating, and attentive! Love their customer service.The sashimi here is to die for! Extremely fresh! But, if you arent into raw sushi, I would highly recommend their dragon roll, as it is delightful! Overall, the food here is always consistent and does not disappoint. I always leave this place with a smile on my face. Highly recommend stopping by this small sushi restaurant, truly a hidden gem in Belmont!

Review №8

2019-06-01 03:48:44

I took advantage of the promo with Yama Sushi and Grubhub and saved $10 on my first delivery. Im glad I did because the food was good and their prices were fair. I ordered the Salmon and Chicken Teriyaki combo which comes with steamed rice, salad and a cup of Miso soup. Just perfect for a meal after a long day at work. Also recommend the Beef Donburi.

Review №9

2019-08-03 04:55:42

Love this place! Even though weve never been to the actual restaurant, we frequently order delivery through Grub Hub. Delicious sushi!!! Our go-to place on a weekly basis! 🍣🍤🍱

Review №10

2023-05-26 22:07:58

Sushi is very good. The waiters are friendly and there is quick service. I would highly recommend this place.

Review №11

2016-11-28 21:26:40

Good sushi, great service. I appreciated the variety of sushi options, its not all California roll variations.

Review №12

2021-11-14 05:01:15

Quaint diner style decor. Awesome food, prompt and polite service, surprisingly affordable bill at the end of your meal.Great appetizers. Fresh ginger. Outstanding rolls. Esquisite Saba.Five stars, well deserved!

Review №13

2022-11-05 22:09:49

Ordered take out only but food quality seems higher than average compared to other sushi at the same price range. Delivery is always fast

Review №14

2021-08-31 04:39:00

I got a 2 piece hamachi nigiri and Saba Shioyaki entree. The hamachi was so-so, didnt seem very fresh and was almost room temp when served. Miso soup was fine. The rice was mushy/gummy, the salad dressing too sweet but thats pretty common at japanese restaurants. And the Saba Shioyaki (grilled salted mackerel)... it was awful. Too overcooked to eat, and it wasnt just salted. They put some kind of soy-based sauce on it prior to grilling. I ate very little of it and asked for a to-go box so they wouldnt question my leaving a full plate, and then threw it out later. Oftentimes I will go back to a restaurant to give them a second chance, but not this one.

Review №15

2022-04-23 01:57:50

Hamachi kama is FRIED, even though its advertised as grilled. I called to ask to clarify, and she told me it was grilled, I asked her to reconfirm, then heard her speaking Chinese to the chef, who later turned around I could understand her talking to him that its fried in butter! Its 100% fried, super oily, sitting on a saturated oily doily paper. Totally misleading on menu, and lied and rude on the phone. He claimed Chinese Japanese, I question whether theres any japanese in there for real..The karaage chicken batter was off as well, not typical batter, kids didnt even eat it. Tempura shrimp in roll was tiny shrimp, all air around batter.Portions also smaller than other neighboring restaurants. When there are so many other places to go to around here, not coming back again for sure.

Review №16

2021-02-27 04:59:12

Our place to go for sushi. Great taste, price and friendly personal.

Review №17

2018-08-10 23:21:09

Good stop for lunch, really quick. Parking xan be daunting but there are always spaces behind it unnoticed.

Review №18

2021-03-18 03:14:43

I understand businesses are struggling during these trying times and owners are trying to make things stretch, but to call your customer (who ordered delivery through an app) and blame them for a misunderstanding is beyond me. If I pay $100 for 5 rolls, Im expecting decent portions and quality. I recieved neither. Fish was not fresh; definitely previously frozen. Afterwards, you tell me that youre going to come to my house and take the food back? You think after an hour and half later that I wouldnt eat the food I just ordered? Then you try to guilt trip me by saying youre going to donate it to the homeless? Were in pandemic, are you really going to put the homeless at risk? I understand youre frustrated, but get your facts straight before you take your aggression out on the customer because we can make or break your business. This is exactly why your business has a bad review on here. Please educate yourself in etiquacy as your interaction goes far beyond a meal. I hope you read this. I know you have my address. Do not show up at my house.

Review №19

2021-09-09 00:52:15

Ordered a bento box with Salmon and Beef teriyaki and salmon sashimi, along with a volcano roll. The salmon was pretty moist and refreshing, but the beef teriyaki was really chewy. The salad had way too much dressing. The volcano roll tasted pretty high quality and all the ingredients worked well together.

Review №20

2016-07-24 01:07:54

It was ok. The prices are good but fish quality was not as good as other places. the wait staff was friendly and on top of things.

Review №21

2019-09-15 21:00:06

My family has been going here for over three years and recently it has been horrible. At first we thought it was a fluke that the fish smelled or the meat was overcooked. But today was the last straw. My duck amen was rubbery and tasteless. My friends took had bad rice and the meat was tasteless as well. His soup and salad were bad too. We wont be coming back which is very saddening to us. Weve always loved this place.

Review №22

2017-07-01 01:43:05

Some specials with good sushi, soup, and salads. Had some awesome $2 happy hour specials, apparently discontinued now. Havent tried the rest though plan to return! Efficient service by friendly waitresses and attentive sushi chef behind the bar.

Review №23

2018-06-24 18:59:26

Just horrible! Got seated pretty fast. Waitress was attentive in the beginning but, then downhill from there. All of the food arrived different times. 2nd waitress had no personality almost to point of rudeness. Think she is an owner. U hate ur job that much then quit. You maybe happier!!Got a chicken tempura bento box. Chicken over cooked and hard. But, worst of all before we made it out severe stomach cramps and diarrhea issues. Still next day stomach craps etc. Almost, feels like food poisoning. # 2 of our party got stomach issues 1 hr after also. And she got shrimp tempura and rolls. Should of read reviews!!! Dont waste ur time or money.

Review №24

2019-01-07 21:30:55

Went for the first time recently. Probably will not go back.My wife got the BBQ pork ramen. It was fine. Not great. The pork cuts were medium-thick with a nice fat layer. The broth was ok. The noodles were light on the classic ramen alkali flavor and a bit soft.I got the spicy ginger pork ramen. It was also fine, but not as good as the BBQ pork. The broth flavor couldnt stand up to mild spiciness and the pork cuts were thin slices, not as tasty as the BBQ pork.My son got the gyoza and California rolls. The gyoza tasted like a spring roll. Only ok. He ate all the rolls. His meal came with a salad and rice ball. The salad dressing was very sweet. About 18 hours later he was suffering gastrointestinal distress (both ends) which I suspect was some type of moderate food poisoning (suspect the salad or California roll). Thats ultimately why I wont be going back. The ramen is probably safe, but not tasty enough to miss the drive to San Mateo for numerous quality ramen joints.

Review №25

2019-07-16 05:24:18

The host( the owner) completely arrogant. Rude. If you complain for something, she will trow you what she have on her hands. Very rude. She has her husband ( big chubby guy) sitting on the back like protecting her. Very bad experience. I wont be back.

Review №26

2016-09-03 03:54:54

Service on a Friday night was awful-waited at our table for over 20 mins. before we asked a waitress to take our order, then food came out sporadically, and they completely forgot the order for our sons meal, which we had to reorder and received after everyone else in our party had finished.

Review №27

2015-09-01 05:54:26

Ordered in and it was GREAT. I had the potato croquettes and didnt want to share. The gyoza was equally delicious. Ordered curry chicken which has potato and carrot in it, and comes with rice and salad as sides. Yum. Can wait to heat up the leftovers tomorrow.Delivery time was reasonable for the heart of dinnertime. 40 minutes to RWS.

Review №28

2018-07-21 22:22:04

Had a decent bento box and the service was not as bad as mentioned in the other posts. The restaurant is, however, run by Chinese and the taste definitely leans towards Chinese Japanese cuisine. In particular, the rice was not done right.

Review №29

2017-03-03 06:51:37

The ramen was of very high temperature but the vegetables were undercooked. I could hardly find any meat in it, however the pieces I found were delecious. Too bad there were just 3 or 4 small ones. The volume was big. In comparison lunch rolls are very small -my friend ended up ordering second dish.

Review №30

2014-02-01 00:36:46

Came here again for dinner last saturday for dinner. I have to say, the service got slower. However, this is because they are much more busier than when they first opened. The place was completely packed! It seems like they do delivery too which is rare for japanese restaurants.Looks like I will be back here more often to try different dishes from their comprehensive menu.some highlights:- Volcano Roll is baked to perfection!-Gyudon (beef bowl) is really tasty and is a must try-Yama wings is a gem, they pick the meat out from the bone molding it into a lollipop-Hamachi Carppaccio was really fresh.Looks like I will be back here more often to try different dishes from their extensive menu.

Review №31

2018-12-01 22:54:21

Awesome, family friendly place. Makes eating out with young kids easy with a decent kids menu filled with fun veggie options. My 14mth loved his bowl of lightly steamed carrots with a creamy miso dipping sauce

Review №32

2013-04-20 20:49:42

First off, this restaurant is now called YuMe, but its at the same location and has the same staff. I have eaten here several times, and every time the service and food have been excellent. The staff is very friendly and they have even given me some coupons.

Review №33

2019-08-11 05:17:56

If you don’t like what time orders are placed on Grubhub then change the times on the app. Instead my order is canceled 45 mins later.

Review №34

2022-09-28 05:14:03

Nice little place. Sushi was really good. Friendly service.

Review №35

2017-02-06 22:12:27

Enjoyed the veggie Dragon Roll the first time i tried the place but after going three times and everything else Ive tried being a disappointment through under seasoning or the rice being the wrong texture (too wet), I wont be going again.

Review №36

2018-09-09 14:16:01

Food is consistent quality, the bento box is a good buy but I believe the teriyaki chicken and salmon is Sysco quality....their Sushi is fresh and excellent....I gave it 3 stars based on service and disappointment in the Sysco grade food

Review №37

2018-01-16 04:07:02

I love most of the sushi in the restaurant. Specially, there is a duck noodle that my whole family’s favor. People who work there are very friendly.

Review №38

2023-02-26 06:04:13

This was the best sushi Ive had in quite a while!

Review №39

2018-04-01 23:57:40

3 stars because the food was good but I was surprised how unfriendly the staff is!!!

Review №40

2016-05-09 20:38:06

I used to order 2 or 3 times a month, but the last order the driver was really rude! I always give them 2 3 dollars tip, but this time I dont want to, and he was rude!

Review №41

2021-05-23 01:33:53

$50 for this.. meh, maybe I ordered the wrong items.

Review №42

2022-06-21 16:57:10

Good food, but a little pricy. Definitely get the bento deal.

Review №43

2022-05-25 02:52:28

Rude owner cashier, really slow kitchen don’t ordered from here because you will get cold food

Review №44

2015-11-19 00:45:39

I jus love this place. I always get the dragon roll and they always make it the way i like. Mmm the unagi was awesome. Definitely would recommend this place.

Review №45

2018-11-01 23:16:29

Sushi is a bit stale. I get it, its always empty and there is no circulation of product, but that is also a reason that keeps people away.

Review №46

2022-12-24 17:41:47

Always good, consistently good sushi!!

Review №47

2017-05-09 02:35:00

Very good sushi and other food! We love this place.

Review №48

2021-09-17 19:00:28

If you want to be sick hear the food OK but four hours later I felt like I was dying I’m never going back

Review №49

2020-01-04 05:53:41

Decent sushi. Not exceptional, but no concerns about freshness

Review №50

2020-12-27 22:03:57

One hour wait for the order and the sushi is below average. Go anywhere else.

Review №51

2017-09-08 05:54:11

I ate here live in honor of my anniversary, for I usually order the food from Eat24 or Doordash

Review №52

2020-07-06 22:55:36

Their sushi is one of the best Ive ever had

Review №53

2016-01-03 23:29:23

Really good shrimp oyster roll. Very nice waitress, too!

Review №54

2018-11-13 02:52:14

Had a yummy bento box lunch, kid bentos were great too.

Review №55

2021-03-01 00:59:54

Super slow. Only thing I heard from her is few more min

Review №56

2019-11-04 04:29:38

Fast and friendly service, great sushi!

Review №57

2019-06-14 19:42:45

Had the combo sushis. Not good. Place is empty which does not surprise me.

Review №58

2017-08-03 15:30:56

Great variety and quality, good service. Wonderful for kids!

Review №59

2018-10-20 01:41:54

Great food and fast delivery service!

Review №60

2018-12-19 02:22:31

The lady as a hostess its a trash really bad actitud she doesn’t know how to help

Review №61

2017-07-10 22:41:16

Nice food & nice place for a quick asian dinner.

Review №62

2017-02-11 19:00:41

Awesome sushi and staff are great.

Review №63

2017-07-18 21:47:52

Delicious sushi at a great price.

Review №64

2017-10-01 18:40:01

Very convenient delivery (but quite expensive)

Review №65

2019-09-26 21:38:19

Very bad please and food terrible I got sick because of the food.

Review №66

2018-06-29 05:04:53

Better than Safeway sushi

Review №67

2020-04-22 17:16:56

I really loved this restaurant!

Review №68

2017-05-29 05:44:47

Dragon Eel Roll was amazing!!

Review №69

2018-12-31 02:46:21

Awesome sushi. Especially the dragon roll.

Review №70

2016-07-09 22:09:55

Good sushi and good service!!

Review №71

2016-05-21 01:28:05

Good.

Review №72

2020-09-09 19:04:16

Love it

Review №73

2018-02-28 03:22:19

Very so-so service.

Review №74

2021-05-20 07:37:53

Great food!

Review №75

2014-06-08 21:21:15

Good, fresh, original

Review №76

2019-11-01 03:28:57

Review №77

2019-08-20 08:49:54

Friendly people

Review №78

2022-11-14 04:35:58

Quite place

Review №79

2021-11-24 03:31:18

I ordered online, I picked it up, it didnt take long, exquisite flavor, the sushi rice was on point, delicious, recommended

Review №80

2022-09-01 23:23:05

Everything is very rich

Review №81

2016-04-03 17:11:15

Love the oyako donburi