Yooki Yama Japanese Restaurant

Address:	1018 E Main St, Branford, CT 06405, USA
Phone:	+1 203-481-5788
Site:	yookiyama.com
Rating:	4.2
Working:	Closed 4:30–9:45PM 4:30–9:45PM 4:30–9:45PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–10:15PM 12–9PM

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Reviews 18

Marcus Notz

Even though I lived in town for over 15 years now and love Japanese food, for whatever reason Ive never went to Yooki Yama until a few years ago. That was a huge mistake. The first time I went there, I had some of the best and freshest magura sashimi Ive ever had. The Nabe Udon also was delicious, the noodles just the right texture and the dashi excellent. The restaurant is very clean, has some really nice details in the decoration and furniture, and has a very nice atmosphere. Its not a cheap place, but then again, I dont want to eat cheap food either. And everyone who knows a bit about cooking Japanese food also knows the work involved to make something so trivial looking like Nabe Udon. As always, you get what you pay for and you definitely get the best right here! The bar is the perfect spot to try some things and hang out for a while with great conversation and amazing Sake to try!

Joe Polio

I have known the owner / Sushi guy, Seiko, for 17 years. He is fastidious about the freshness of his fish and personally goes to get it in the early AM several times a week. Eating there you encounter the same faithful people that have grown to trust in and partake in his authentic fare. He has invested his life in providing his clientele with a consistently good product. It is a family affair as well. His wife and daughter are there nightly and contribute to the ambiance with there smiles and hard work.

A Private User

Food was decent, but you know, soy sauce doesnt have to be the only flavoring to your dishes, but try telling it to these guys. The place was cute, but the chairs are so uncomfortable. Its like a shuriken to the small of the back. The place also smells really bad, no I mean the worst. I was humming summers eve in my head..get it? Fishy, not so fresh. Went to Mangos after, because I was still hungry, see how the story unfolds (see Mangos review).

Stella Pratt-Smith

Fantastically fresh sushi, prepared meticulously before you by the lovely owner Seiko. We had delicious seafood soup and pumpkin soup, followed by the 14-piece sushi plate between two, each and every one of which was spectacular. Scrupulously clean and professional in preparation, with only the very freshest ingredients. No wonder this place has continued to be so hugely popular with locals for the last 15 years. Well definitely be back!

Felix Lui

reliable little japanese restaurant in the heart of branford. nice view of the green. better than average sushi with interesting specials (fugu, sea urchin...)

Alex Adams

Great food. Service/waitstaff is terrible. Theyre either untrained or poorly trained. Truly unfortunate because it could be a great place.

Tiffany Snyder

Definitely the best place i have ever gotten Sushi. It is amazing, tasty, and the owners are amazing people to boot.

Mica Notz

Love this place. Best food & people you will ever meet and eat! A+++

Frank LaCorte

Impeccably prepared. Great food and warm and friendly service.

Adrian Lovelace

I liked the food I had and the staff was very pleasant.

John Grabowiecki

Best Japanese restaurant in Connecticut.