Sushi, sashimi & other Japanese eats are the draw at this popular, modern eatery with patio seating. Based on 562 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
11641 Waverly Center Dr k2, Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone: (980) 265-1528
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2:45 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:45 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:45 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:45 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2:45 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–2:45 PM, 5–9 PM |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: yamawaverly.com
Reviews
Twum Aning
It is hard to find good service in 2023. At Yama, the service is amazing. The waiter was friendly, respectful and professional.
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Myrtle Beach
Best sushi in charlotte hands down. Maya is our go to waitress! The guys at the sushi bar are some of the nicest chefs out there! Always feel taken care of when we go to Yama!
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Tom Szelag
I’m between 4 and 5 stars. I like the space and overall atmosphere, and my first impression of the sushi is that it’s pretty good. Certainly an above average nigiri list and all the fish I had were quite fresh. The uni in particular was quite good.
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Jim Secker
I have been to every restaurant in Waverly except Yama, so I had to check it out. I went there for lunch and ordered the spicy salmon and spicy tuna rolls, and they were very good. My date ordered the Chicken Teriyak, and she enjoyed it. The next time I come back to Yama, I will go for dinner.
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Himanshu Desai
Great atmosphere with a large open space. Service was fantastic. Apps and sushi were really good. Definitely will be back. Parking can be a pain in Waverly but it’s worth the walk.
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Aseel J
Vary, nice experience. Highly recommend the magic rolls and crunchy. I also liked the fried calamari.
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Ben Porter
Kids loved the edamame, kalbi (although it was a low ratio of meat to fat and bone), and especially the udon noodles with just sauce, no veggies. The udon had a nice chewy texture and we ordered another serving. We had the nigata roll, spider roll and naughty akami. All of it was good.
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T F
YAMA cleanliness, amazing staff, and delicious food are the few leading reasons why I enjoy returning to this restaurant!! Compared to some places, my family and I felt Welcomed every time we walked into this restaurant!! Aaron in particular, has demonstrated implacable mannerism and professionalism! Thank you Aaron for being so kind and attentive each time my family and I visited YAMA. We are now repeat customers and highly recommend others to give this restaurant a try!
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Maz Woods
YUM! Sushi was A++ Overall everything was fresh, portions, presentation and service were great. Found our new sushi spot.
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Sania Assaf
I guess these folks are used to not being honest or serving anyone with a sushi palate or experience. I enjoyed the sashimi. I had to get the manager, Q involved to answer basic questions honestly. With that said. The bartender on staff was rude and had zero sushi knowledge on any level. I believe in Charlotte good scene, just not this establishment.
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