Yama San - Newbury Park

If able, I'd leave a zero star rating. Walked in to restaurant waiting to be seated. Stood around for 5-6 minutes before having to ask where we should sit. Someone who works at establishment replies, not yet. Understand there were plenty of open tables and another family waiting to be seated behind us. We waited another 5 minutes and was never greeted so we exited and had dinner else where.

Solid sushi spot, a real hidden gem that only the locals are going to know about is my guess as its a ways from the freeway and in a residential area that I couldn't imagine most stumbling upon. Yama San is tucked away in a shopping center and not outright obvious when your in there. Likely why both times I've come here the restaurant has been really quiet and they are quick to get you in and out without feeling rushed. The decor is super cute inside and it's a great spot for a date night or lunch with friends. It's casual but the decor gives it more of those Instagram picture worthy vibes. Come see for yourself, I was impressed. The sushi is hands down 4.5 stars. Everything was fresh and I was impressed with how huge their menu is. Everything we tried was really good from the appetizers, to the sashimi, and the rolls. I really liked their Yama Yama Roll here and their sashimi is tasty, usually go with the salmon and albacore. The service has been really good both times I've come. Everyone is friendly and attentive. They deserve your business and we need to keep yummy little local spots like this in business! I think that's my biggest fear is with it being a bit tucked away it's easy to miss. Even for myself whose been here and enjoyed it, I sometimes forget it's around just because I'm not regularly driving by it and most of my friends have yet to discover this little joint. Bring a friend and give this spot a try, yummy sushi and a 5 star atmosphere.

The sushi here is excellent... I love the citron roll and the beef bulgulgi.... Highly recommend it!

Confused, was looking for korean restraunt and there was lots of pics and reviews of Korean food. They had two things on the menu, korean short ribs and bugolgie beef. Both great but no kimchi or bimbop. Find out new owners, new menu. Needs to be relisted. Good food just not much korean anymore.

When you first arrive, you are greeted by friendly and attentive staff. The waitress was friendly, made great suggestions, and brought stuff our quickly for our kiddos. The food was delicious and fresh! Prices are a bit high but worth it for the quality, taste, ambience, and services. It's small, quaint and invokes calm. You can also get take out, which seemed to be a common thing but it's always nice to eat out. They do have a small outdoor dining area. Delicious!!!!!