Yamaya Seafood

Ingrid Gomolskyi _{on Google}

Mar 20th, 2024

My husband loves sushi so we visited this place, it was a little hide, from the front looks like its closed. The food was incredible, the chef was so attentive with us in every moment. The only thing we didnt 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.

Alex Hansen (Son of Emhak) _{on Google}

Mar 8th, 2024

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, youll be delighted.

Francesco Nerieri _{on Google}

Feb 24th, 2024

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.

Madison Shipley _{on Google}

Feb 3rd, 2024

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.

Heven Demo (Hevendemo) _{on Google}

Mar 18th, 2024

Update 2024: after 7pm reservations are required, and for parties of 3 people and over.
I ordered here. It's as authentic as it gets, and nostalgic. The place is small and a genuine Izakaya. If you have 3 people you need to reserve. I ordered the oyakodon.
The menu is written on the walls just like how it is in Japan!
Its a seat youself and letting them know youre there.
This is a casual joint where you can become friends with the owner and he sings with you, and cooks it all. All he wants to know for starters is "where you are from?" And "what do you want to eat?" Its charming.
The food is not similar to the typical japanese joints you see around and is much more home cooked, and all is served at once.
*Note for journalists: don't ask for interview, owner doesn't like it. Just sit down to eat and chat