Yama Japanese Restaurant

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

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

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

Family favorite restaurant! The staff is seriously the best at Yama, and we have been coming for years and years. Salmon belly trio, gyoza, udon noodles, Mexican roll, and miso soup are some of our favorites. The food and service is both great, and consistent! and what a great location as well. Food travels well for pickup orders too. Love Yama!

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

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

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