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:
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.
SAKE
Home to Southern California’s largest selection of premium sake, thoughtfully curated by our in-house certified kikisake-shi.
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.
We have Three Stores Across LA
Latest Yama Blog
Ringing in the New Year, One Bite at a Time: From Toshikoshi Soba to Osechi Ryōri
As the New Year approaches in Japan, families welcome Oshōgatsu (New Year) with beautifully arranged boxes of traditional foods called Osechi Ryōri. More than just a festive meal, osechi is a culinary expression of hope, symbolism, and intention for the year ahead. Each dish is chosen not only for flavor, but also for the wishes that it represents, such as health and prosperity.
Traditionally packed into tiered lacquer boxes known as jubako, osechi is enjoyed during the first days of January. Below are some classic osechi foods and the powerful messages they carry into the New Year.