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Yamaya Seafood Info
Amenities
Service options
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
Popular for
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Healthy options
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Small plates
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Wine
Dining options
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Dinner
Amenities
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
Crowd
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Tourists
Planning
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Accepts reservations
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Best WLM Reviews
A wonderful cozy hole in the wall spot downtown. The chef runs the whole show, and you can taste the love and attention he puts into every dish. Be patient, and savor the atmosphere, you’ll be delighted.
My husband loves sushi so we visited this place, it was a little hide, from the front looks like it’s closed. The food was incredible, the chef was so attentive with us in every moment. The only thing we didn’t enjoyed much was this woman (maybe his wife?) singing very loud some karaoke all the time and then talking (almost screaming because of the volume of the music) with someone else in the phone, that was not comfortable. Other than that the chef did an amazing job with our food, it felt really authentic.
there must be a warmhole or quantum physics at play. this place belongs to japan, yet can be accessed from anchorage. walk through the door from a random parking lot and you are in japan with karaoke on tv from the 70s.
great food and experience, a gem in this town.
Never have I ever had a culinary experience like I had here. I was recommended to come here by a local and wow was I impressed with the overall experience. The location is small and located in the heart of Anchorage making it easily accessible.
This is a one person shop as Sam is the host, server, order taker, chef, dish washer, cashier, and on top of it all he sings karaoke. Make sure to plan a good chunk of your evening. Plan to sit, enjoy the quaint little place, making new acquaintances, and eating authentic Japanese food that is not catered to the Americanized pallet.
I will forever be grateful for experience I had here and I hope to return soon. I 100% recommend.
Also, please call in advance if you are planning a party of 3 or more. You will be turned away as he will not be able to accommodate.
Fantastic sushi restaurant in the heart of downtown Anchorage. Come hungry when you're NOT in a hurry, there's only one chef, but the food is delicious and the owners are lovely. I'll certainly be returning the next time I visit Anchorage.
Little patience is not enough, you need a lot of patience to dine here. It took me 1.5 hours to get the first dish. And reservation is needed.
The food is nice, very authentic traditional Japanese food. Chef prepares every dish with his heart. Feel like I’m in Japan, lots of traditional Japanese decorations. Recommend to try if you are not in a hurry.
Dining here is the most precious experience for my winter Alaska trip. For sure, the space is limited and if you do not want to spend more than one hour for having dinner, this is not a choice for you. The food here is very authentic (I am Asian and a Japanese food explorer, much more affordable cuisine than most Seattle Japanese restaurants having the same-quality food) and I really love the hot sake here. I visited twice during my stay in Anchorage. The owner is super nice, highly recommended.
If you’re looking for an authentic Japanese dining experience, you found it in Anchorage! I’ve been to Japan many times and this compares in so many ways.
Very limited seating and reservations are required (While there, I witnessed two groups of walk-ins get denied).
The food comes out as it’s cooked so don’t expect to get everything at once. They don’t time anything. My suggestion is to order a bunch of items and eat everything as a group.
This experience also takes a chuck of time so if you’re on a time crunch, this might not be a good idea. Give yourself at least 2 hours, if not more.
This visit, there was one guy doing everything (host, bar tender, cook, cleanup) so be nice and treat him well!
Quick Facts About Yamaya Seafood
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 02:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 02:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 02:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
| Thursday | 02:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
| Friday | 02:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
| Saturday | 02:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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