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 offers a refined and vibrant dining experience with standout sushi, fresh flavors, and a polished atmosphere; the service is typically attentive and the cocktail program and breakfast are well received. Many visits praise the consistency of the food and the welcoming staff, making it a reliable choice for special meals or celebrations. Some reviews note that prices are high for the value and that service can be inconsistent or slow at times, especially during busy periods. Overall, Yama is frequently regarded as a top downtown option that can impress with its quality and ambiance, but potential guests should be prepared for premium pricing and occasional service quirks.
Une expérience exceptionnelle ! Le cadre est magnifique, la musique crée une ambiance cosy vraiment agréable. Le personnel a été formidable du début à la fin, & le manager était particulièrement attentionné & très gentil. J'ai adoré mon passage chez vous - merci pour ce moment parfait.
Went at YAMA with my family. Ben was perfect, made us feel welcomed & went above & beyond to make sure we were enjoying our meals & our experience, just for that we will totally come back!! Food was delicious. Thank you!
Un immense merci à Monsieur Marin pour son service exceptionnel. Son professionnalisme, son attention aux détails & sa courtoisie ont rendu notre expérience vraiment remarquable.
Awesome experience last night! Atmosphere was incredible, service was excellent & the food was the pièce de résistance!
Simply a wonderful place for a great meal & great people!
Definitely will be back!
To Ben & Momo,
Thank you!
Chris
Mar 22, 2026
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We just had a fantastic meal at Yama.
From the service from Myron to the food we ordered, everything was delicious & the quality of the fish was superb.
Price to quality ratio is outstanding.
Will definately be coming back.
The hostess Sarah Al-Hajj is the greatest worker. She was so sweet & kind. I recommend this restaurant I loved my experience!!! 10/10. Beautiful. Lovely environment.
Gorgeous, art-filled space with warm, welcoming staff & excellent food. The Yama salad was perfect, & the nigiri & hanabi were fresh & beautifully balanced.
Do not come here. You will get better service at a food court & better quality of food. Came in eve of Christmas eve, the restaurant did not seem busy. However, it was impossible to find seating. I waited over 30 minutes just to be acknowledged & was eventually seated at the bar.
The food quality was unacceptable. The fish dish was extremely salty & stringy. The foams on the plate were dried out. Even worse, breakfast ordered through the hotel came with berries that had visible white mold next to my eggs Benedict. This is a serious food safety issue.
The food & vibe is great- the staff is incredibly unhelpful & seem to require further hospitality training. I was staying at the hotel & had three issues. First, I ordered breakfast & my order was never put in- I waited over 45 minutes before I was told this. I was offered a croissant for my trouble & never got my food. Second, we were asked to leave due to reservations despite staying at the hotel- there were plenty of open spots around us & we were there for 30 minutes having one drink. The third, I broke my ankle outside & was trying to get to the hospital. I had been putting in to go orders all week & when I tried to put in a to go order on the way to the hospital I was told that they don't offer to go orders- only eating in restaurant or room service. I explained I had been doing pick up all week & that I broke my ankle. The gentleman who answered my phone call told me there was no way I was doing pick up all week (I have receipts showing I did) but agreed they could'figure something out'. My husband went to pick up my order, & they said it was never put in for the second time, but we could get room service. I waited over an hour for two cold & stale bagels & was charged a room service fee still. It was over $75 for two bagels. We absolutely love staying at the Vogue but this restaurant makes us think twice about coming back. If you're coming just for dinner I'm sure it's fine, but if you're relying on Yama as an option during a hotel stay, I cannot recommend any less. I've never experienced such poor service.
Very confusing menu. Food looked great, nicely plated, but taste did not impress. Very few people present, estimate 5% capacity yet we waited way too long for our food to come out. Wait staff not so attentive. Toped off my sparkling water with tap water by mistake.
A patron at a table right behind us was FaceTiming quite loudly. Staff unfortunately, did not intervene.
Slipped in for a quick drink during my stay at the hotel. The bar was a ghost town at 3 PM on a Sunday, so I basically got a private session with the bartender. He clearly knew what he was doing, & instead of letting me blindly pick from the signature list, he suggested small tweaks like adding yuzu syrup & zest. I don't remember the exact builds, but both drinks were smooth & distinctive.
Food options were limited during off-peak hours, & I ordered the chicken dumplings & truffle fries. The dumplings came bathed in a tangy soy-based sauce & were fine for the price. The truffle fries were slightly undercooked, though the trio of sauces on the side was good enough.
Je suis venu au restaurant avec mes amies & mon cousine qui devait se fiancer sa s'est très bien passer le personnel était serviable & courtois la nourriture était bonne
Mention spéciale à Clara merci bien 🙏
