Inside a sushi restaurant called Sushi Marketplace with customers and staff, colorful displays of snacks and sushi ingredients, and a kitchen area in the background.

Yama Sushi Marketplace

Yama Sushi Marketplace is your neighborhood Japanese sushi market, proudly serving the community for over 40 years. We now have three locations across San Gabriel, West LA, and Koreatown. 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.

Window to Japan

storefront with sign reading 'YamaSeaFood' in red letters, featuring a wave design on the window, and an orange and black sign on the roof.

Three people, two men and a woman, standing in a kitchen or food service area. The man on the left wears glasses, a dark shirt, and a white apron. The woman in the middle has short hair, glasses, and is wearing a black and white polka-dot shirt. The man on the right has a shaved head and wears a white shirt. Behind them is a poster of a bowl of fruit and food, and parts of the kitchen, including a sink and shelves, are visible. The words 'Yama Seafood' are written in light teal text at the bottom.

Two men smiling and standing inside a grocery store or market, with one wearing a chef's coat and the other wearing a red jacket, near a display of balloons and shelves of products. Sign behind them reads 'SICH WE DELIVERED DAILY.'

41 years and counting…

Yama Sushi Marketplace was founded 41 years ago by Kenzo Yamada—better known as Mr. Yama. Before opening Yama, he worked as a fish broker, a career that shaped his commitment to quality and laid the foundation for what became known as some of the best sashimi-grade fish in Los Angeles. For decades, Mr. Yama served his community with pride, establishing Yama as a trusted local favorite. When he retired, he passed the torch to the Kohno family, family friends with deep roots in the Japanese culture and retail business. Under their leadership, Yama has continued to grow and now operates three locations and employs over 130 team members, all while staying true to Mr. Yama’s original vision of quality, accessibility, and cultural authenticity.

Children and an adult wearing colorful sushi chef hats and aprons in a store, holding plates of sushi, with refrigerators and grocery items in the background.

Group of people, including children and adults, posing indoors in front of a colorful mural; some holding a certificate and a large thank you sign from Honor Elementary School. The group appears to be celebrating a successful event or donation.

Community

We’re more than just a store. We’re a neighbor. We take pride in being an active, caring presence in the communities we serve. Each of our locations is deeply rooted in its neighborhood, and we’re committed to building real, lasting connections.

We proudly partner with local schools, grassroots nonprofits like the YMCA, and the small businesses that make each neighborhood unique. From supporting student programs to joining local festivals and community drives, we show up for the people who show up for us.

To us, being a neighborhood store means more than convenience. It means contributing, connecting, and growing together. Not just with great food, but with heart.