Overall a great experience. You can't beat the view of the lake on their patio and the service was absolutely phenomenal.Sushi is good and if we lived in the area we would come here regularly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kian Mneimneh
goated
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jade Lamp
Beautiful homey restaurant. The food was so good and can’t wait to come back. Staff was kind and took good care of us
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vanessa Franco
Hand roll are good !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
John Judge
Salmon, tempura, spicy tuna roll, and sushi were brought out very quickly and were delicious. Nice view of the lake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edward Cho
Sushi over the years has changed. It used to be about Japanese people running the place, now its about the right person for the job. I had a lot of problems here, in which Don and Hiro addressed. Alberto the chef is really good at what he does he is also very kind. I had my sushi tasted a bit fishy this time around, and there was, "other,'' problems but a great place is not about having great food all the time, but the service. They really take the time to change and adapt. This is one of the best features about this place. I really think anyone coming to Yama should be honest because they do accommodate. Their customer service is very good in terms of compliance, Lee is a great waitress and because of her I can come back here. Their water levels of chlorine was high but Don said it was the Macha product. When I asked for hot water, with more investigating it was actually the water source. However they promptly fixed the issue and when I came back around. It was great. Green Tea was very good. They really took efforts to address the problems that I was having. Not to mention, Kenny the son whom has great interpersonal skills help mediate any situations although he studies all day and night working part time to help his father Don run the restaurant. This is a gem of a place and deserves more recognition. Good family owned business and its right next to the lake, can't compare to the local sushi places, this place is the most consistent. Chefs treat this job as life or death! They're all sweet men!Dietary restrictions: Poke bowl, Henry made it dangerously salty. Came back and wanted to get it from Hiro because that was what the waitress recommended, but seemed to busy. However I got the Poke bowl again and it came out little fishy this time and couldn't finish it. The Toro handroll was also on the fishy side. But still good, didn't get sick.
Great view and great food quality and staff.Best Miso soup in OC, I can say!Only when it's time to close, they are not shy to show you the attitude to leave before 9:30 PM during weekdays.
Very good service and the food is delicious definitely coming backParking: Easy parkingKid-friendliness: Funny Great service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Sushi, Sashimi & Tempura, Tuna Tower, Crazy Yama
Very nice staff, great view & fresh fish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall a great experience. You can't beat the view of the lake on their patio and the service was absolutely phenomenal.Sushi is good and if we lived in the area we would come here regularly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
goated
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful homey restaurant. The food was so good and can’t wait to come back. Staff was kind and took good care of us
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hand roll are good !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Salmon, tempura, spicy tuna roll, and sushi were brought out very quickly and were delicious. Nice view of the lake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sushi over the years has changed. It used to be about Japanese people running the place, now its about the right person for the job. I had a lot of problems here, in which Don and Hiro addressed. Alberto the chef is really good at what he does he is also very kind. I had my sushi tasted a bit fishy this time around, and there was, "other,'' problems but a great place is not about having great food all the time, but the service. They really take the time to change and adapt. This is one of the best features about this place. I really think anyone coming to Yama should be honest because they do accommodate. Their customer service is very good in terms of compliance, Lee is a great waitress and because of her I can come back here. Their water levels of chlorine was high but Don said it was the Macha product. When I asked for hot water, with more investigating it was actually the water source. However they promptly fixed the issue and when I came back around. It was great. Green Tea was very good. They really took efforts to address the problems that I was having. Not to mention, Kenny the son whom has great interpersonal skills help mediate any situations although he studies all day and night working part time to help his father Don run the restaurant. This is a gem of a place and deserves more recognition. Good family owned business and its right next to the lake, can't compare to the local sushi places, this place is the most consistent. Chefs treat this job as life or death! They're all sweet men!Dietary restrictions: Poke bowl, Henry made it dangerously salty. Came back and wanted to get it from Hiro because that was what the waitress recommended, but seemed to busy. However I got the Poke bowl again and it came out little fishy this time and couldn't finish it. The Toro handroll was also on the fishy side. But still good, didn't get sick.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poke Salad
Amazing experience !Parking: Great easy parking!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Yellowtail Carpaccio
Friendly people and great food. The view of the lake is an extra benefit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great view and great food quality and staff.Best Miso soup in OC, I can say!Only when it's time to close, they are not shy to show you the attitude to leave before 9:30 PM during weekdays.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Salmon Sushi, Miso Soup, Yellowtail Carpaccio, Albacore Sushi
I said to my family this is my favorite restaurant in mission viejo before we decided on where to go for dinner tonight!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always the freshest and best sushi anywhere. Great sake selection served with knowledgeExtremely friendly and helpful service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Sushi, Salmon & Tempura, Yellowtail Carpaccio
Pretty good food. Waiter brought us a salad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon & Tempura
Great experience and great service! The spicy rice is my favorite appetizer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5