Yama

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49 Irving Pl
New York, NY 10003

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(212) 475-0969
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I've lived in NYC for 17 years and have tried many sushi places, from Nobu (I'd put a ""Boo!"" in Nobu) to the local low-end joint. Yama is hands down the best. For a humorous b...

Worst

Yama seems to have lost its edge. Multiple cuts of fish lacked any noticeable flavor or edge to them. Though the cuts were huge, who cares when the taste is so unmoving? The tem...

Worth the Wait 11/20/2002

I have been to Nobu, Bond Street and all the others...if you have the time to swing by check in and come back 15 minutes after he tells you too. The Fresh large portions of Sushi are worth the wait... Pros: Portions, Freshness Cons: Long Wait, Crowded more
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Yamalicious but $$$$ 10/1/2002

Went for the first time and thought the special rolls I ordered were delicious. Yes, the pieces are big or even super-sized and while this may not be 100% ""authentic"" it is yummy. and for the prices they charge the roll should be very large. One portion that was small was the edamame. Vegetable sushi choices are limited but those offered are very tasty. I would go back if a friend wanted to but I woulndt go out of my way to go there. If I were in the market for pricy upscale sushi I would go to Haru instead. At least the tables there aren't on top of each other and they take reservations. Pros: large sushi rolls, daily special rolls Cons: cramped, expensive more
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Perfection! 8/29/2002

Amazing! Don't go here for the atmosphere, don't go here for the specialty drinks, don't go here for a waitstaff that will kiss your feet - go here for the unbelievable sushi. This is the best you will ever have - stop whining and grab a drink across the street - it's totally worth the wait! Pros: excellent food Cons: long wait, cramped more
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great food - long wait 7/3/2002

there is almost always a line and a min. of 20 minute wait time for a table. def. not a good place for groups - best in pairs as you will get seated faster. it's a rushed kind of dinner but worth it - the rolls and the sashimi are very good, better than most of the NY Japanese restaurants in the same price range. and you MUST try the fried ice cream dessert! Pros: fresh fish, huge pieces Cons: rushed service more
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Fantastic 6/28/2002

I'm shocked any REAL sushi lover would call this place OK. Excellent, sometimes a wait, but always worth it. Amateurs should quit taking up space! Pros: great prices, great portions Cons: waiting time, no bar, no reservations more
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  • The Scene
    It may take you a couple of tries to find Yama, a Gramercy sushi restaurant located in the basement of a house that Washington Irving lived in. During dinnertime, however, the...

  • 5/24/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon. - Sun. 5:30pm - 10:30pm
  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown, Gramercy Park
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