# Yama > Tiny, cramped space with outdated decor and a dingy basement atmosphere. Offers a relaxed, unpretentious vibe with excellent fresh sushi featuring large, tender pieces. Outdoor seating provides a nicer setting compared to the indoor area. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Yama1 - Address: 122 E 17th St, New York, New York, United States - Hours: Wednesday: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM Thursday: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday: 05:00 PM - 10:30 PM Saturday: 04:00 PM - 10:30 PM Monday: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM Tuesday: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Phone: +12124750969 - Website: https://www.yamanyc.com/ - Google rating: 4.3 (127 reviews) ## What it is good for - Sashimi — 10/10 - Fish — 8.9/10 - Seafood — 8.5/10 - Japanese Food — 7.9/10 - Sushi — 7.7/10 - Nigiri — 7.5/10 - Salad — 6.7/10 - Food — 6.4/10 ## What people say - "The Japanese food here has huge, fresh sushi pieces." - "The fish here is so fresh, it just melts in your mouth." - "The nigiri here is a safe, inoffensive option." ## Good to know - There is usually a wait and no reservations are accepted. - They won’t take orders after 9:15. - The rolls are 5-6 pieces each. - The menu offers two kinds of dinner sashimi, one with shellfish and one without shellfish. - Yama mostly does takeout. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.