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.
NOTE: This is a two-for-one review...we visited Yama during a soft opening in mid April 2023 but they had not yet set up their Google Maps link at the time so I was unable (& eventually forgot) to write a review. We returned for New Year morning 2024 brunch & are now combining the two reviews together. First...the overall architectural style of Yama is modern, bright & sophisticated. You certainly sense you are going to enjoy some fine dining as you enter the restaurant. It is divided into multiple small sections that help convey a more intimate atmosphere (& prevent noise pollution) but there are a number of glass walls that help keep the restaurant airy. Overall, a definite positive in styling & design. DINNER: Visiting during a soft opening period in April 2023, we had a glorious & overwhelming meal. With a bottle of Antonio Park's sake at the ready, our dinner started with the Seasonal Salad (very good), the Toro Tiradito (very good) & a massive Seafood Platter...out of this world in volume & all excellent (see pictures for reference)..finishing off with a chocolate hazelnut mousse cake (delicious). A truly wonderful evening & great & friendly service. BREAKFAST: Several months later, on Jan 1, we visited for a morning breakfast which was understandably quiet (considering all the New Year's Eve revelry before). For this meal we had the Korean Short Rib Eggs Benedict (excellent...very tasty), the Banana Foster Waffle (very good), the English Breakfast (excellent) coupled with a side plate of fruits & a chocolatine. Every was great. Service was good too. Overall, a fun place to go & enjoy either an evening or a breakfast. Enjoy!
Superbe soirée au Yama restaurant, tout était parfait, de la cuisine délicate en passant par les accords mets & vins sans oublier l'excellent service par Bastien. Je recommande très fortement ce restaurant pour une expérience culinaire d'exception & une belle soirée!
We tried smoked salmon benedict, french omelet, bananas eaffle foster & smoothie at the patch restaurant, they were all very delicious, the service was very good & they were very kind.
We are currently staying in The Vogue Hotel. We are thoroughly pleased to have a wonderful place for breakfast within the hotel to start our day off. Everyone in our party left full & more than pleased with their menu options. Highly recommend for a breakfast spot!
Had the contential breakfast with my husband who is a diamond member & also a hilton team member. The croissantt was cold not even room temperature. We had only one fruit plate betweeb the two us while single customers had the same fruit plate. Had to ask the waiter for side plates like come on fancy restaurant & we have to ask for things! Even the conficture " jams butter also just to assemble this breakfast of a fruit plate & some croissants that where baked day ahead & served straight from the fridge.
Wonderful food. Lackluster service. The pace of service was terrible. The restaurant was half empty at most & it took 2 hours to complete a meal with one drink, two apps & two mains. The wagyu sando is a must order. Everything else was decent considering the price they're charging. The ambiance is beautiful.
Restaurant ambiance is very classy & warm, you would expect high end food but the offering is quite average. There's no plating effort. My crab risotto was very salty. Server was not very knowledgeable or efficient. Disappointed.
Dec 10, 2023
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I had an absolutely fantastic experience at this incredible restaurant! The food was not only excellent but incredibly tasty. The staff was super friendly & attentive, making the dining experience even more enjoyable, & the ambiance was truly spectacular. Don't forget to order a cocktail-they are top-notch & add the perfect touch to an already amazing meal. Highly recommend!
Excellent food, ok service, expensive but well worthed. Only complaint are the chairs, the person who chose them never sat in them, not comfortable at all. Beautiful restaurant.
Unique selection of food & drinks & very friendly service. The drinks are a bit on the pricier side, but the food surprisingly not. Got the risotto with wild crab & it was delicious. Would definitely go back!
Omg!!!! J'ai passé une magnifique soirée chez Yama!!! Le repas parfaitement bien fait au point j'ai commandé une deuxième assiette pour emporter. Le service avec Bastien Woow!!! Coup de champeau à toi & nous allons y revenir & demander d'être servi par toi. You are the best!!! Ma Soeur & moi on s'est éclaté de rire alors de fou rire avec toi, nous étions tellement alaise!! & le shooter partagé avec nous. Belle attention 👏🏾👏🏾Merci encore. Tu as fais de notre première fois pas une dernière .... Merci d'avoir jouer le bon arbitre de qui, qui paie entre moi & ma Soeur. Tu es juste génial Bastien!!!! Chapeau aussi à Simon & Jules avec leur précieuse attention!!! Wow. Je recommande ce restaurant absolument.
Honestly, the food is very good! But the service is the worst I've had in my life! We waited more than an hour & a half for them to bring the tickets, & they had not even brought bread during that hour & a half! They brought the bread & they didn't bring plates, we finished the bread & they brought the plate when there was nothing to eat anymore! the orders did not come complete!! They did not pick up the empty glasses, they did not clean the table between one service & another! not to mention the time to ask for the account !! It is the second time that I go to the restaurant both times the waiting time has been more than an hour !!! complete chaos,
