Regular takeout spot for us via UberEats. I’ve never been to the restaurant so I can only comment on the food. The veg sushi platter has 16 pieces and is good value for money. The veg handroll is particularly delicious. The Husband has the veg fried noodles which he enjoys a lot. I actually prefer the plain fried noodles which is a bit expensive (~R60) however it is a very generous portion. The menu is quite extensive with some atypical items such as eel and salmon skin sushi also available.
Wow I was very impressed with the sushi. We ordered takeaways, I got a salmon lunchbox for R70, which was a real bargain for what I got. Portions are really big and the fish is so fresh. This might just be my new favorite sushi spot!😁
Great sushi , nothing fancy just super fresh ingredients and it’s made right in-front of you. The menu is wide and many options even have noodle dishes to suite most. Great food and great price as well!!
Yamada is the best!
From their service to their sushi, everything is fabulous.
I always receive top quality service from waiters who are very attentive and nothing is too much.
The sushi is always freshly prepared and this is important considering it is fish. No one wants to eat fish that isn't fresh!
The sushi is tasty and really amazing!
Another thing is the prices. Considering what you get, the value for money at Yamada is great. The sushi is affordable and really delicious!
My number one, go-to place for my sushi fix in Joburg! Highly recommended.
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What’s better than good Sushi? An awesome all-you-can eat Sushi Buffet of course! Apart from that, not much comes close. I'd been going to the Yamada Rivonia Junction branch for some time & only recently discovered that they have a branch in Melorse Arch in the Blubird shopping centre. So how do they stack up against each other?
The restaurant is on the first floor, nicely tucked away in the corner. They have the option of sitting around the conveyor belt inside the restaurant or “outside” area which has a terrarium kind of feel to it: there are tables laid out on a wooden deck, under a roof and enclosed by glass. It’s perfect for days where it’s too hot / cold to be outside but you still want that feel of ‘airiness’. The outside area in Rivonia branch is less attractive at it is eye level to the parking lot and has plastic tables and chairs which are shared with neighbouring restaurants (it reminds me of a food court). In general, the BluBird branch feels a bit more put together and cleaner.
I have no shame in saying that if there is a sushi buffet available, I’m going to opt for it and try get my money’s worth! As with most sushi buffets, you are restricted to the colour of the plates / types of sushi. Be sure to tell your waitress / waiter beforehand if you’re going to take up the challenge. The Rivonia branch is more flexible as they allow you to eat until you’re done and if you ate the amount of plates for it to be cheaper if you did the buffet, they charge you the buffet cost (plus any additional other plates that aren’t included in the buffet). For some reason the BluBird branch want to know upfront. Note: The BluBird branch only have the buffet special specific on Sundays to Thursdays (the menu loaded here must be outdated). The Rivonia branch buffet special runs every day.
Now onto the sushi: The short answer is that it’s really good! The times I have been there I have never questioned the freshness of the sushi and the rice is textured but soft and holds together nicely (i.e. not a soggy mush, contrary, I’ve only had once occasion where I felt the rice may have been slightly under cooked). The ratio of rice to fish is balanced (I feel that sometimes some restaurants pack in the rice to try get you to fill up quicker and save on the cost of the fish). There are even some buffet plates with fish and roe on them (minus seaweed and avocado). I’d recommend the salmon hand roll, strawberry and salmon California Rolls, salmon skin California Rolls and salmon spring California rolls (where they use rice paper instead of nori). I'd say the Rivonia branch is on par, again I had a once off "off" experience where I felt like the fish was a bit too room temperature for my liking.
They also have an assortment of Chinese food which can be ordered off the buffet menu if you like to change it up. I can only speak for the spring rolls which by virtue of being a spring roll are oily but so delicious and crispy.
They only offer bowties for dessert (some places offer ice cream as well) off their buffet menu. It's a nice way to end a meal if you have enough space and who are we kidding, there is always room for dessert, even if it is for the modest bowtie.
The service is fair and the waiters are always good with bringing me extra ginger and wasabi!
Overall, a good sushi place to pop into if you're in the area and want something of good quality that's fast, casual and convenient.
I'd pick Blubird over Rivonia Junction purely from an atmosphere and service perspective but the sushi, as mentioned are on par - both have their good and bad days - so very much lucky of the draw in that regard.
We tried Yamada for a Monday night lazy dinner. We ordered the Salmon platter to share. The sushi was tasty and not too stodgy rice. This is a decent outlet if you want to grab a quick bite sitting down or take away
Really great value for money. The sushi is super fresh and the sweet and sour sauce super tangy. Well worth the visit. Oh, and the staff are super friendly.
This franchise is known for fresh and delicious sushi and this branch delights - fresh sushi with generous portions of fresh fish and delicious fresh ingredients - a wide variety of seating a options...from outside tables, oriental table and chairs inside and of course the sushi table where you can take ready made sushi and eat as you wish. Very reasonable prices and even a "eat as much as you like" for R155 - this is a sushi spot to help you satisfy your sushi craving.
When the sushi craving hits. This has rapidly become one of my go to spots.
Unless you plan to go big. I would only order a few good dishes and enjoy sushi at its best.
Great value for money and service is always on point.
If staving there all you can eat is brilliant and great value for money. Sit at the conveyer and enjoy.
We popped in for the sushi buffet (R155 pp, no black plates such as sashimi and roses). We ate so much sushi and had black plates and didn't come close to the R155 - the bill ended up being R300 incl tip and drinks for the two of us (we didn't have any alcohol). The great thing is you don't need to commit to having the all you can eat - eat all you can and see which one is cheaper - R155 or what you actually had. Service was meh but The sushi was fresh, generous and well prepared. Definitely our new go to sushi spot!
I really enjoy coming to this place for their sushi. Their portions are generous and food is always fresh. The rice is served at room temp and the fish is cold. Service leaves a bit to be desired but the food, which is what we come here for anyway, is exceptional. They have a new play area for kiddies but the menu caters for a more adult palette. 10/10 would come again.
This is honestly a hidden gem...
Its not traditional Chinese, Thai or Japanese but they make some of the best fresh sushi with high grade ingredients in JHB.
Pricing is reasonable & I highly recommend the Sushi Buffet at R239 per a person
Only gripe is the atmosphere while clean is often cold in winter.
Great Thai curries and must try Prawn tempura.
Delicious sushi and very affordable. Love the fact that they have a sushi belt. Nice and clean and helpful staff. Weekday local.
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Went there last night to celebrate our daughter's 20th birthday, because she LOVES Sushi. There are a variety of ways in which you can enjoy your sushi there. Order from the menu, use the conveyor belt system or go for an all-you-can eat buffet.
My hubby and l were a little more "boring" in our choices (although we do love sushi). My hubby went for the sweet and sour prawns with rice, and thoroughly enjoyed that. I had the chicken fried rice. Both my hubby and I ate a very generous portion - and both meals were great.
Our daughter ordered salmon maki rolls and salmon california rolls - and loved them! She eats like a bird, so these 8 pieces served her very well. She then went on to have the fried ice-cream, and loved that too. I opted for a bow tie and enjoyed it.
The place is busy, but not rushed. There seem to be a regular clientele who pop in, grab some of the plates on the conveyor belt, and kind of leave it at that.
The decor is tasteful and pleasant. Our waitress was a lovely young lady, full of smiles and cheer, without being too intrusive. All in all, a lovely evening!
Blu bird is a really nice little shopping centre and Yamada was perfect for lunch. I really enjoyed the yamada roof and I think I also had the yamada 4x4 (something with prawns) however, I personally found the sriracha tuna rolls a bit too sweet and strange. (Please bear in mind I am not a cream cheese in my sushi girly). Service was attentive and good.
I thoroughly enjoy this restraunt, it is reasonably priced eventhough it's in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Gauteng. The chefs are highly skilled and the sushi tastes better than practically anywhere else I've had sushi on all 5 continents (most of the time) if you haven't already tried Yamada out, what are you waiting for. It's romantic but relaxed, it's quick yet the food is prepared with skill and attention. It's all win win here
Food is good and tasty, service is great and they are very accommodating. It can be very noisy inside and the phones are often ringing constantly, so often better to sit outside
Very good food and service, area is a little cramped, but nothing inconveniencing, they're just busy
Fairly good Sushi, price is slightly higher, but convenience when you want some Sushi nearby.
Great tasting and good selection of fresh sushi that was very reasonably priced,-got take away as the sushi conveyer hasn't been working since post covid.ill be back
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