Yama Yama - Menu

152 High Road, City of London,Westminster, United Kingdom

🛍 Curry, Sushi, Japanese, Chicken

3.9 💬 481 Reviews
Yama Yama

Phone: +442088838850

Address: 152 High Road, City of London,Westminster, United Kingdom

City: City of London,Westminster

Menu Dishes: 18

Reviews: 481

"We were stuck for something to eat and we fancied something different to our usual cuisine so we opted for Japanese. Picked this place based on the Google reviews and it was between this and Wagamamas. I am still shaking my head at this place.Relatively smallish restaurant with a chef on a grill just as you walk into the place. We ordered a couple of Yakitori's, an Asparagus, Ebi Tempura, Nabe Taki Udon and Chicken Katsu Curry. I ordered the Yakitoris because they were only £1.80 and when we received them, that is all that they were worth to be honest! About 3 small bits of chicken with onion. The Asparagus was £1.80 too, but we only ordered 1 skewer. The Ebi Tempura was £9 and my god that was a rip off! Totally bland batter and far too oily! The watery sauce which accompanied it was tasteless too. For the mains, we had a Chicken Katsu Curry and Nabe Yaki Udon.The only other place I have to compare for the Chicken Katsu Curry is Wagamamas and they would win hands down over this dish! The real disappointment was the Nabe Yaki Udon! We never expected this to be a bowl of hot water with udon noodles, broccoli, egg floating on some green stuff, chicken and a piece of ebi tempura that was just soaked in water! I was thoroughly disgusted with this dish that we left it. At no point did any of the staff check to see if we were happy and to make matters worse, we were charged for service which was nonsense! This place has a lot to learn in terms of ensuring diners leave satisfied especially as we are not the type to kick up a stink while dining out. Maybe we were unlucky with what we chose, but I highly doubt it!"

Full menu - 18 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Japanese Specialties

Sushi Rolls

Noodle

Salads

Asian

Sides

Appetizer

Sushi

Entrées

Pork

Indian

Chicken

Salmon Dishes

Vegetarian

Ilan Ilan

chicken tasted like rubber, very cheap teriyaki sauce on chicken, rice and sushi.

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Ilan
Ilan

chicken tasted like rubber, very cheap teriyaki sauce on chicken, rice and sushi.


elizm77665
elizm77665

The dishes we ordered were so small and so expensive The taste of the dishes is not so fantastic aswell Don't spend your money. We left starving and paid fortune. Not very happy


O6824WYmiker
O6824WYmiker

First visit to this restaurant and to a Japanese restaurant. Very friendly staff and had a selection of dishes to share. All the food was prepared cooked nicely and presented well. The food very fresh and tasted good. Meal was inexpensive. View menu


cazzab30
cazzab30

Yama Yama is something we look forward to every time we visit London. From the sushi to the asparagus maki to the yaktori it is all of the best standard and we cannot find fault with it. Lily always provides the best service and I will be coming back very soon!


John
John

This small Japanese restaurant is run by a husband and wife team. The food is always excellent, cooked on an open grill in front of you. I have visited often and never had a bad meal. Their set lunch menu is excellent value for money. They also provide a take away service.


James
James

Visited this place on a Thursday evening. Very relaxed, nice atmosphere. Food was great, we had eel, gyoza, takoyaki and saporo beer. My partner lived in Japan and told me the food was very authentic Very fast, friendly service. Couldn't be happier as price came to £20 each : View menu


multitrippers
multitrippers

Small, cosy, informal restaurant with a nice atmosphere. We had a variety of things and everything we had was very tasty and enjoyable. There's a good choice on the menu and the prices are reasonable. The staff were really sweet, friendly and helpful. Looking forward to our next meal there.


709stepheno
709stepheno

Yama Yama is quite simply the best mid priced Japanese restaurant in North London. The menu looks too large and too difficult to do well but most items are small plates and the grill chef is a wizard. The maki gyozas and other non grill items magically appear from the back area, and they are always of a very high standard too. The service is also terrific. The lady even remembered what we ordered last time. The only thing to improve this place would be to allow a byo policy. Sumo’r for me please. I’ll get my coat.


NotSoAverageJoe
NotSoAverageJoe

We were stuck for something to eat and we fancied something different to our usual cuisine so we opted for Japanese. Picked this place based on the Google reviews and it was between this and Wagamamas. I am still shaking my head at this place.Relatively smallish restaurant with a chef on a grill just as you walk into the place. We ordered a couple of Yakitori's, an Asparagus, Ebi Tempura, Nabe Taki Udon and Chicken Katsu Curry. I ordered the Yakitoris because they were only £1.80 and when we received them, that is all that they were worth to be honest! About 3 small bits of chicken with onion. The Asparagus was £1.80 too, but we only ordered 1 skewer. The Ebi Tempura was £9 and my god that w... View menu

Categories

  • Curry Savor our exquisite range of flavorful curries, each dish infused with a unique blend of spices and herbs. From mild to fiery, explore the diverse tastes of traditional and contemporary variants, perfectly paired with rice or naan.
  • Sushi Delight in our exquisite sushi selection, featuring fresh ingredients, expertly crafted rolls, and traditional nigiri. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors, promising a true taste of Japan. View menu
  • Japanese Savor the essence of Japan with our selection of fresh sushi, flavorful ramen, and delicate sashimi. Each dish reflects authentic techniques and ingredients, delivering a genuine taste of Japanese culinary artistry.
  • Chicken Discover a variety of delectable chicken dishes, expertly seasoned and cooked to perfection. Our menu offers everything from classic favorites to innovative new creations, sure to satisfy every palate.

Amenities

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