Reviews for Yama Sushi & Sake Bar in Portland, OR

Fresh and high quality fish & sweet sushi rice. Their menu is extensive so be prepare to take a few minutes to look through the... menu as they have one for the rolls with pictures, a regular menu showing appetizers and sushi bar eats, and another for sakeand wine. It is a bit overwhelming if you do not have a particular go to when it comes to sushi. For me, my go to was thechirashi bowl. It was presented really well but the only annoying part was because they condensed it in a very small bowl, I hada difficult time trying to eat the fish and the rice at the same time. I think this is due to presentation. It wasn't a problemas I just removed most of the extra garnishes, ginger and wasabi on a separate plate. It was a bit pricier for what I got when Ican go to Mirakutei and get a bigger bowl with larger sashimi cuts at a lower cost. However it was still pretty good. Myboyfriend got the dragon roll (right) and the yama roll (left) and it was packed with so much flavor. Service was very friendly& we loved the ambiance. This is about the third time we've been here and we have always enjoyed it. The reason for the missingstar is how some items can be over priced BUT the quality is up there so it makes it worth it. Read more

Love this place. The sushi is always impeccable. You can tell someone there really cares about quality and flavor balance.

Some of the best sushi I've ever had. The fish was very fresh and high quality. Excellent service and selection of drinks!

They have really great lunch specials! I like the nigiri plate with the real crab California roll. Their gyozas are also fried... to perfection. Read more

The sushi is good but the sake is great!! Returned the next evening and had the flaming jack shrimp. It was Amazing!!!

One of the best sushi experiences in 30 years of exploring the cuisine. Every detail is executed with the greatest of care. ... Minute little touches of wasabi on Bluefin sashimi, sitting atop a dusting of micro-salt. Freshly made gyoza in the mostdelicate of wraps, crisped to perfection. All flavors that made me close my eyes a little with each bite. I?m astounded bythis restaurant, clearly. Read more

Loved eating here! Had the Curry Tonkatsu, Mardi Gras sushi roll, Wakame salad and the Chicken Kara-Age. All of it was ready... minutes after we ordered and made to perfection! The staff were so nice and attentive! Can't wait to go back! Read more

maybe because we went toward the end of lunch shift, or perhaps the regular chef was off, but my friend and I were slightly... disappointed at the presentation and quality of the food served in our bento boxes. Saying that I can?t really complain aboutthe freshness of fish and vegetable? it?s just that I heard the chef and manager speaking in Japanese and I expected the food tobe super authentic? but they turned out be more localized? willing to give it a try again in the future though. Read more