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4.9
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#2 on "Where to eat: the 47 best restaurants in Morgantown"$$$$cheap
Japanese restaurant
Website
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Yama-Japanese-Restaurant-1378575715798919/menu/?ref=page_internal
Phone
(304) 291-2456
Hours
SuSunday: Closed
MoMonday: Closed
TuTuesday: 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
WeWednesday: 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
ThThursday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
FrFriday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
SaSaturday: Closed
387 1/2 High St, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
Saturday: Closed
SuMoTuWeThFrSaShow times
SuSunday: Closed
MoMonday: Closed
TuTuesday: 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
WeWednesday: 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
ThThursday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
FrFriday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
SaSaturday: Closed
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About
Yama Japanese Restaurant is a small, cozy establishment that serves traditional Asian dishes such as udon soup, sushi, and other specialties. Despite its unassuming exterior, this genuine Japanese restaurant offers an immersive experience with manga-lined walls and popular Japanese game shows playing on the screens. The food is of excellent quality and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. This hidden gem allows customers to order at the counter before finding their own seats.
Why you should go
- Experience authentic Japanese cuisine prepared by caring owners who speak Japanese
- Enjoy meticulously crafted dishes with unique flavor combinations at affordable prices
- Appreciate the cozy atmosphere that transports you to Japan
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This should be Best Of Morgantown rated. First class service! The little entryway off the side of high street holds a treasure trove of amazing authentic Japanese treats with the atmosphere to match. The service is helpful in helping you navigate their simplified menu aiding in finding exactly what you're looking for in a dining experience. Great quick lunch stop, or nice little spot for a dinner with friends. Ten stars in my book!
I've been wanting to visit Yama for months now, and finally got the opportunity to go for dinner on Wednesday. Though their hours are limited, it was well worth the visit. Casual and cozy interior, we ordered our meal at the counter - spicy tuna rolls, miso ramen, the pork cutlet and fried salmon bento boxes. The boxes came with a delicious array of side salads and miso soup, arranged with a lot of care. You can tell the owners take a lot of pride in their food. All the food was perfectly cooked..highlight for me was the fried salmon, which was super crispy but moist and juicy inside. Absolutely delicious meal and I highly recommend visiting!!
Fantastic Family restaurant that has superb food! The ladies are sooooo welcoming and they really care about their customers. Thank you for feeding us so well! We loved the Tuna bowl and the soup is super flavorful. You're gonna like this little place with great dining options!
This should be Best Of Morgantown rated. First class service! The little entryway off the side of high street holds a treasure trove of amazing authentic Japanese treats with the atmosphere to match. The service is helpful in helping you navigate their simplified menu aiding in finding exactly what you're looking for in a dining experience. Great quick lunch stop, or nice little spot for a dinner with friends. Ten stars in my book!
I've been wanting to visit Yama for months now, and finally got the opportunity to go for dinner on Wednesday. Though their hours are limited, it was well worth the visit. Casual and cozy interior, we ordered our meal at the counter - spicy tuna rolls, miso ramen, the pork cutlet and fried salmon bento boxes. The boxes came with a delicious array of side salads and miso soup, arranged with a lot of care. You can tell the owners take a lot of pride in their food. All the food was perfectly cooked..highlight for me was the fried salmon, which was super crispy but moist and juicy inside. Absolutely delicious meal and I highly recommend visiting!!
Fantastic Family restaurant that has superb food! The ladies are sooooo welcoming and they really care about their customers. Thank you for feeding us so well! We loved the Tuna bowl and the soup is super flavorful. You're gonna like this little place with great dining options!
We gathered reviews from Google and Tripadvisor, and summarized helpful tips as well as commonly mentioned things others might find useful.
- Visit during off-peak hours or be prepared for potential crowds due to limited seating
- Try popular menu items like spicy tuna rolls, miso ramen, pork cutlet bento boxes, gyoza dumplings, shrimp udon noodles, eel bowl
- Engage with the friendly staff for recommendations on new menu items to try
- Savor the carefully arranged side salads and miso soup that accompany bento boxes
Reviews
Yama Japanese Restaurant in Morgantown is a hidden gem offering authentic Japanese cuisine with meticulous attention to detail and flavor combinations. Reviewers praise the welcoming service, superb food quality, and cozy atmosphere. The menu is simplified yet diverse, catering to quick lunch stops or leisurely dinners with friends. Highlights include the delicious array of side salads and miso soup accompanying bento boxes, perfectly cooked dishes like fried salmon, rich and flavorful broth in ramen bowls, and friendly staff who value their guests' experience.
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This should be Best Of Morgantown rated. First class service! The little entryway off the side of high street holds a treasure trove of amazing authentic Japanese treats with the atmosphere to match. The service is helpful in helping you navigate their simplified menu aiding in finding exactly what you're looking for in a dining experience. Great quick lunch stop, or nice little spot for a dinner with friends. Ten stars in my book!
I've been wanting to visit Yama for months now, and finally got the opportunity to go for dinner on Wednesday. Though their hours are limited, it was well worth the visit. Casual and cozy interior, we ordered our meal at the counter - spicy tuna rolls, miso ramen, the pork cutlet and fried salmon bento boxes. The boxes came with a delicious array of side salads and miso soup, arranged with a lot of care. You can tell the owners take a lot of pride in their food. All the food was perfectly cooked..highlight for me was the fried salmon, which was super crispy but moist and juicy inside. Absolutely delicious meal and I highly recommend visiting!!
Fantastic Family restaurant that has superb food! The ladies are sooooo welcoming and they really care about their customers. Thank you for feeding us so well! We loved the Tuna bowl and the soup is super flavorful. You're gonna like this little place with great dining options!
My favorite restaurant in the world. Authentic Japanese diner food in the most unlikely of places. I've frequented Yama since ~2015 after I returned from a study abroad trip to Japan, and the quality has never declined. The service is great, the atmosphere is great, and the food is delicious. I urge you to have a meal at Yama; you won't regret it.
One of the few authentic Japanese places in the country really. Mr Yama had this restaurant for over 20 years and I sold it to someone who would carry on his traditions better than most. Enjoy your retirement and look forward to the next 20. It was all delicious!!
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