Frequently Asked Questions
General
Where are your stores located?
We are currently located in San Gabriel, West LA (Mar Vista), and Koreatown (K-Town).
What are your store hours?
San Gabriel: 11 AM to 7 PM
West LA: 11 AM to 8 PM
K-Town: 11 AM to 8 PM
Any plans to open new stores?
We just opened our K-Town store! :-)
What days is Yama closed?
We are closed on the major holidays: Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday of November), Christmas Day (12/25), New Years Day (1/1).
How far in advance do I need to order to reserve a sushi platter for the holidays?
To ensure you secure a sushi platter for the holidays, we recommend placing your order as far in advance as possible. Our holiday platters are on a first-come, first-served basis, and due to high demand, we will stop taking orders once we reach capacity. To avoid disappointment, please book early!
What's a Master Chef Class and how do I sign up?
Check out the Master Chef Classes page for full details.
I want to sell my product at Yama. Who do I ask?
To be considered, please reach out to us at yama@ejlentertainment.com with the subject heading “Vendor Inquiry: [Product name]”.
Product Information
Is Yama gluten-free?
The following items at our store contain gluten:
Imitation Crab Meat: California Rolls, I’m On “Poke”ation Poke Bowl, Shrimp Avocado Roll, and Bentos that include California Rolls
Egg: Spam Musubi, Chirashi Bowl, I’m On “Poke”ation Poke Bowl, Kaisen Roll, Chicken Katsu, Futomaki Roll, Tamago
Soy Sauce
*Please note that all our soy sauces are packaged in sealed containers. Gluten-free products, such as Tamari sauce, are available for purchase in stores.
Is your fish wild-caught or farm-raised?
Some of our fish, such as the Scottish Salmon, are farm-raised, while our tuna is either wild-caught or farm-raised depending on the type of tuna.
What is the shelf life of the sushi tray/platter?
The sushi will hold up as long as it’s properly refrigerated and eaten on the day it’s prepared. We suggest storing the sushi in the refrigerator and taking it out 15 minutes before serving.
Why wasn't uni (sea urchin) available on the day I visited Yama?
Uni is only available in limited quantities as the supply depends on our divers in the Santa Barbara channel. We believe Santa Barbara Uni is the freshest and best, so unfortunately supply will always be limited.
Can I buy gift cards online?
Our gift cards are only available for purchase in stores at this time.
Catering
Do you offer catering?
Yes, we offer catering services for pick-up only in the greater Los Angeles area. If you are looking to organize a large event, take a look at our catering menu here. To get started, please email us at catering@ejlentertainment.com with event details.
Can I customize a sushi platter?
No, we do not offer customization at this time.
Are you able to accommodate special dietary needs and allergies?
We will do our best to accommodate requests regarding dietary needs and allergies. Please note that our kitchen facilities touch fish, avocado, shellfish, eggs, chicken, wheat, and soy at any stage of food preparation. Kindly let us know in advance.