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| - Still my favorite place in town for AYCE. Another 5 star review, 4 years later. My last review, was just about spicy tuna, laaame.
Lunch $21.95, and Dinner $24.95. I have honestly never had a wait... even on a Friday or Saturday evening... So maybe I'm lucky, or maybe I come at irregular dinner hours (6pm... isn't so irregular) Don't worry yourself over a wait. As for feeling like a cramped sardine, yes you will be jam packed into this place. Ask for a table on the new side to the right of the bar if it is open, much more spacious.
Here's how to do it at Yama: Get a table, yes a table. I feel I get better and more efficient service at a table (waiters have notepads so you can stack your orders, while a chef only has his memory). My water is always filled to the top, sometimes I will ask them not to, and don't get alcohol unless you want to compromise your stomach's capacity for food;)
Next step is nigiri, (you come to a sushi restaurant, no cooked food here, skip the boring appetizers!) 2 pieces come with one order. If you're feeling it you can go for the seafood salad (sashimi in a ponzu type sauce, you get what I think is the left over cuts), this is a hit or miss with me. It's good, but I definitely don't come here just for that. What you must have is garlic tuna and the yellow tail.
After nigiri comes rolls. Number 7- "sun of a beach" is a must! A MUST. Hits every sensation and taste: hot, cold, crunchy, sweet, spicy. Yes its smothered in sauce, which "snobs" seem to dislike, but just get it. I am also a big fan of "wet dream," its baked so it takes a little while for it to come out, and has a healthy dosage of cream cheese. Keep note, if you're feeling full but want to continue to try, you can order a half roll.
And to top it off, no matter how full you are, dessert is a must. Mango or strawberry mochi will soothe the heat of your wasabi, and creates a great end cap to the meal. Enjoy!
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