Yama Sushi Marketplace

Window to Japan

Fresh Sushi, Every Hour

Sashimi Grade, Delivered Daily

Not your typical market sushi! Crafted fresh with premium ingredients and recognized among LA’s best.
Founded by a fish broker and one of LA’s largest fish buyers, bringing you the very best.

And beyond sushi, a marketplace for:

Assorted sushi rolls including salmon, tuna, and cucumber, displayed in black trays with a red soy sauce packet.

Grab & Go

Freshly prepared premium grab & go sushi, sashimi, bento, and hot bites. Savor authentic Japanese flavors.

CULTURE

A cultural experience you won’t find anywhere else, featuring monthly classes led by our master chefs and Japanese culture experts.

Shelves of various bottles of sake and Japanese spirits with labels and price tags in a store.

SAKE

Home to Southern California’s largest selection of premium sake, thoughtfully curated by our in-house certified kikisake-shi.

Interior of a sushi marketplace with shelves of snacks, a sign reading 'Sashimi Grade Delivered Daily,' and a staff member working behind the counter.

CURATED JAPANESE PRODUCTS

Discover unique Japanese products and goods from across Japan’s prefectures, from dashi soy sauce to ceremonial matcha!

Yama Sushi Marketplace

About

Yama Sushi Marketplace is your neighborhood Japanese sushi market, proudly serving the community for over 41 years. We’re best known for our premium grab-and-go sushi, consistently ranked among the best in Los Angeles. But we’re more than just a sushi spot. We’re a window to Japan. From LA’s largest selection of sake to rare Japanese snacks, artisanal sauces, and specialty items sourced directly from Japan, we bring the authentic tastes and spirit of Japan to your everyday life.

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Celebrate Tanabata at Yama: Share Your Wish With Our Community

Every summer, people across Japan celebrate one of the country's most beloved traditions: Tanabata, also known as the Star Festival. Rooted in a centuries-old legend, Tanabata is a time to reflect on hopes, dreams, and wishes for the future while coming together as a community.

This year, we're excited to bring that tradition to Yama Sushi Marketplace and invite you to be part of it.

Tanabata is celebrated annually on July 7 and tells the story of two celestial lovers, Orihime (the Weaver Star) and Hikoboshi (the Cowherd Star), who are separated by the Milky Way and allowed to reunite just once a year. 

To honor their reunion, people write their wishes on colorful strips of paper called tanzaku and hang them on bamboo branches. These wishes can be about anything from personal goals and good health to success, happiness, love, or simply hoping for brighter days ahead.

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