Yama Sushi & Grill — Restaurant in Mission Viejo

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...

This restaurant serves really good and unique california rolls and sushi in a setting thats hard to beat. Sitting on the partio, overlooking Lake Mission Viejo, its easy to let the day recede into the background. And the draft, cold Asahi beer helps as well.

This restaurant, hidden at the back of a small shopping center off Margeurite Parkway has been around a long time. It has survived on good food and a reasonable price and the word of mouth of its fans.

We are particular fans of the Baked Langosti roll. It is a delightful merge of flavers and tender lagosti that is just the perfect combination of everything. While we had been away for 7 years and a pandemic, we were delighed to find it still on the menu.

Truthfully, the restaurant is a bit old and tired, but the food still seems fresh and it just delights. We had lived just blocks from it and not tried it. It is in the elbow of the center, and the graphics on the windows are a bit off-putting, but oh once we tried it, we were regulars.

We found the waitstaff to be friendly and efficient. They can suggest something if you are unsure of what to eat. They recommended the Green Tea Ice Cream to us, and wow were we delighted.

On a nice evening you can watch the sail boat races on the lake from the large patio as a extra added...

I'm always on the lookout for new and exciting places to try and I've been to my fair share of seafood places. But I've never had anything like the seafood at Yama Sushi place. Absolutely smashing! It's not just a restaurant, it's an experience. Authentic moments, laughter, and food that hits the mark, it's a rare gem indeed.

The Fish was so fresh, and it tasted like it had just come straight from the ocean. The chefs are incredibly talented, and they know how to bring out the best flavor in each ingredient. Each dish was creatively presented, and the sashimi was simply delicious. We had a great time chatting with chefs about about the different types of fish.

The service is also top-notch. The floor staff are friendly and attentive, and they always make sure that you have everything you need. They even have a great selection of drink to pair with your meal.

I had a memorable dining experience here with my friends. We left the restaurant feeling completely satisfied. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was inviting. I will definitely be back to this...