Yama

02/06/09

good

by usaysushi at Citysearch

Convenient to the West Village- small but in the tradition of Yama at Irving Place.

Great early evening - low key is right

06/04/08

fresh (and huge) sushi

by ktobiassen at Citysearch

The sushi at all of the Yamas is always fresh and yummy. The pieces are ginormous, so order less than you might elsewhere. The rolls are creative and tasty. The host, Sonny, is a kick in the pants -- charming, funny, a bit flamboyant. This place is great for groups of 4 to 6 -- there are not many tables for just two people, so you will likely have to wait if your party is just two. The place is underground, too, so no windows and not much in the way of ambience. However, there's another Yama nearby on Carmine. They have plenty of two-tops there (and the decor is nicer).

• Pros: good, fresh, reliable fish
• Cons: basement location and decor, not many tables for two

11/12/07

Incredibly Bad Service

by joshmjosh at Citysearch

Yama on Irving is one of my favorite Sushi places, but we went to this spot b/c they could accomodate a larger group. While the food was as exceptional as usual, the service was terrible. At a table of 11, our waiter took 7 orders, and then left. We assumed that he had gone to get a new pad, or a new pen, but no, he just didn't feel like taking the remaining four orders, and why should he, he is only the waiter. After waiting 15 minutes for anyone employed by the restaurant to venture near our table, we had to flag down the manager who took our order. When everyone else's food arrived, the four who ordered late had to wait an extra 45 minutes to get their food. When we complained, we were given an extra bowl of edamami (we had already had three at the table), and the manager grudgingly gave us a small bottle of hot sake. She simply blamed the delay on how busy they were, refusing to acknowledge that our waiter ignored us and our orders were taken well after the rest of our party. The waiter never apologized, and the manager basically did nothing to make this right with us besides what amounted to no more than $7 in sake and $0.15 in edamame. The entire situtation was handled without care or class. I will be a customer for life of the Yama on Irving, but I will never again eat here.

• Pros: Great food
• Cons: Incompetent service.

11/18/06

the best one of the yamas

by juliecute at Citysearch

There are few Yama restaurant locations in new York City, but Iike this place more that others. The food is good, the servers are nice and friendly and the sashimi pieces are huge:)

• Pros: Great fish

11/16/06

Good sushi but can be a wait

by maureenuw at Citysearch

I have really enjoyed the sushi both times I've dined here - it is very fresh. I would definitely recommend it.

• Pros: Good sushi
• Cons: Can be a wait for a table