YAMA, which in Japanese means "mountain", paying homage to the restaurant's location on Rue de la Montagne, and the ancient belief that the mountain is at the heart of resources such as fresh water and necessary nutrients to well-being.
Designed with natural materials that draws inspiration from the mountainous regions explored during Chef Antonio Park's long journeys, YAMA will offer you a pan-Asian menu and cocktails designed to be sensory, elevated and special.
Yama Restaurant offers a refined, artful setting and a sushi focused menu with fresh nigiri and maki, standout wagyu dishes, and a strong cocktail program that many reviews praise; the staff are frequently described as attentive and professional, and the atmosphere can feel elegant and vibrant, though a few visits note slower service or uneven attention during quieter hours or when the team is spread thin, and some diners feel the prices are steep for the value received. Breakfast and hotel dining experiences are viewed as convenient with vegetarian options and friendly service in several reports, while a handful describe moments of cold energy from management that affected the mood. Overall, the sushi is repeatedly highlighted as outstanding and the presentation tends to be praised, making Yama a popular choice for celebrations and special occasions, even as price and consistency of service remain points of critique for certain patrons.
Left a bit disappointed after a second visit. The bar staff seemed more interested in taking tequila shots with fellow coworkers rather than serving customers.
Incroyable expérience, la nourriture & service étaient au delà des attentes! Merci à lequipe & à Shaf au bar pour son attention sans égal. Les meilleurs sushis & sashimis de Montréal
Nov 2, 2024
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Un vrai régal ! La cuisine est excellente avec une belle présentation des plats. L'ambiance est chaleureuse & le service impeccable. Parfait pour un brunch entre amis. Je recommande vivement !
The atmosphere at this place is nice, but the prices are far too high for what you get. The portion sizes are disappointingly small, especially considering the food is pretty basic. It doesn't feel worth the cost.
Sep 22, 2024
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We went here twice, as I had a spend credit through the Hilton Honors program on my Amex Platinum card. Good: we had the Omakase sushi & the lemon dessert. Both were absolutely fantastic. The fish was fresh & melt in your mouth. The lemon dessert thing was recommended from the waitress who was very sweet & gave great service. Bad: this is very expensive, I wouldn't spend money here unless I had free spend through my credit card. The breakfast was about as good as a shopping mall cafeteria. The berries on the side of my eggs Benedict had white mold growing on them.
What a treat. It is difficult to say what was better the service & team or the food. From beginning to end we were served well from Karel & of course our host Momo. We felt like kings & queens. I will be referring my network here most definitely. Thank you. The beef tartare & mushroom truffle risotto are superb!
Sep 5, 2024
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Wow! Big thanks to Basian, Kenta & Han! The hospitality & level of service here is top notch! The sushi was incredible! We really enjoyed the salmon tacos,sashimi, rolls,everything was perfect! The chocolate & chai dessert was outstanding! Wow!😊😊😊 Han the chef hand delivered our Toro roll & was so kind. Thank you everyone for making our time in montreal so amazing!
The eggs benedict (with salmon) was delicious & couldn't resist ordering more the succeeding mornings. However, their big breakfast was mediocre as the sausage wasn't the best. I would've given the food 5 stars if they also gave more fruits, as their portions were embarrassingly small with a slice of kiwi, a few raisins cut in half & half a strawberry. The service is top notch & deserves praise.
Stopped in here for a drink & some appetizers to kill some time since it was raining a bit. Decor is beautiful, if it wasn't for the occasional asian furnishings, wouldn't have thought it was a Japanese fusion restaurant. Food & drinks were nice but nothing to rave about. Service was nice, our server was wonderful & she was very charming. I was a little annoyed that one of the staff was actively listening in on our conversation & interjecting his comments. Maybe he was trying to be personable but come on man, don't butt in on a conversation you're not invited into, especially when you're supposed to be working. Overall, very nice place. Would have liked to try dinner there, but we had reservations at another venue.
