YamaChen's Sushi

It was oddly quiet on the evening that we went to Yamachen. The place is what you would expect from a 3.5 star sushi place but I'll give it a 4 given that the service was pretty solid. The rolls were tasty though I wouldn't be too adventurous on the cut of the fish. Overall, a good place if you're looking for a quick fusion sushi place.

My husband and I used to eat here every paycheck for over 2yrs. This year our money has been tight so we only order when we "splurge". The last few times, the food has really gone downhill. The rolls are bland, I can make better sushi rice at home, fish didn't taste fresh either! After our order last night, it's the last time we're going buying anything at YamaChen. The restaurant should be ashamed of themselves for their current food quality. Look at the amount of fish on the earthquake roll!

Be sure to ask them for chopsticks. I'm guessing they assume you have them at home‍ (Uber eats order)

First visit 9/23/2021 - Finally got to try this Yama location. They all seem to follow the same concept of giving some freebies which is really a pleasant surprise especially since Covid. Coming from a local whose never been to Japan, I would say the quality is between a sushi AYCE buffet and high-end local sushi establishment. Yama is a decent quick fix especially on a good day. Luckily, my first visit was good! We were given a cold plate of delicious edamame. We love edamame & wish it was served hot vs cold. Another Yama we went to also served it cold, but beggars can't be choosers. We ordered a roll each and two bowls of Miso. Miso wasn't bland & had a decent flavor. The two rolls were Iron Man and Earthquake. Iron Man has Shrimp tempura, crab meat, tuna, salmon (crab meat). Earthquake contains Spicy tuna, spicy salmon, real crab meat, avocado(tuna,salmon). Not sure that I tasted real crabmeat in either, but both rolls were delicious! I didn't overanalyze the filling because we were so hungry and enjoying. Rice was cooked & seasoned well. The sauce slightly overpowers, but that's part of Yama's appeal too. Yama's rolls are a good size with a balanced ratio of rice to filling. We love that they don't use a ton rice! I usually see mountains of rice left over on my daughter's plate, but not here!

Great service and signature hospitality touches gives YamaChen's Sushi a special place in my heart. Looking to duck the crowd, Nye' and I arrived around 5p, half an hour after they reopen for dinner. We had the place to ourselves, a couple customers coming in and out to pick up their takeout orders. Our server who was also working the takeout orders came over with water and took our appetizer order. Nye' was pleasantly surprised by how good the shrimp tempura was. Well battered, light, airy and crisp. Just freakin' right. We both enjoyed the seaweed salad, and the house salad was a nice bed of fresh mixed greens with ginger dressing.We both ordered a couple rolls to follow. We chose to order sushi roll combos both favoring the Hawaii roll. They even included a small side of seaweed salad with your combo. During our meal we were served complimentary spring rolls, NICE. Overall we enjoyed Yamachen's. My only gripe being the excessive amount of rice used to make each roll. They were filling, maybe a bit too filling. Other than that, the food was fresh, service was friendly, and I greatly appreciated the complimentary mini cheesecake for dessert. We'll be back.

YamaChen's was an amazing experience!! From the beginning, they gave my family edamame on the house which is so nice of them. Our waitress was very patient with my sister and I as we waited for the rest of our family. The restaurant was extremely clean, even the bathroom felt luxurious!! They also have custom plates and utensils packages that just let me know how seriously they care about their business and how much they care about their customer's experience. My whole family thoroughly enjoyed their food. They gave us way more than enough food which we love to see! I got the spicy fire chicken and it was AMAZING. I am craving it again as I type this review. At the end of our meal, our waitress gave us egg rolls on the house AGAIN! It just kept getting better and better. To top it all off, our to go boxes were the cutest little custom ordered YamaChen's to go boxes! They were the perfect size and could close tight enough for securing.Overall, the food, service, and vibe of YamaChen's exceeded my expectations. YamaChen's has really topped the charts of sushi restaurants. I can't wait to go back!

I had no idea YamaChen's is a chain restaurant in Va, and it definitely does not feel like a chain restaurant. The rolls are excellent! My favorites are the Iron Man, Hawaiian, and Candy Cane. The service is excellent. There are two younger servers that are there most of the time, and they are both so sweet. The dishes are served with complimentary edamame, spring rolls, and a rotating desert. The bites are small but perfect compliments to a yummy sushi meal. 10/10 would recommend! Also check out their rewards program.

Great friendly and efficient service from the moment we stepped into the establishment. The decor was cozy and inviting with a very relaxed atmosphere. The food was beautifully presented and fresh and delicious! My friend and I ordered the special with two rolls and salad. I ordered the Rainbow roll and the Spider roll, both of which were delicious and fresh! The salad was fresh as well with ginger dressing! Overall, a great dining experience! Our waitress was very generous, as she gave us spring rolls, edamame, and cheese bites!

The sushi tasted off but thought nothing of it. Got horrible food poisoning a couple hours after eating here, it was bad. Never again

Quality of their food has declined so badly.. sushi was okay but miso soup was inedible.. not worth the price