Oyama - ia City

I visited for dinner at 7pm, when I walked in I was not greeted by anybody, then a young boy stepped from behind the counter and asked me how many. I was then seated at the sushi bar by a server. Another server came and asked me for my drink request, I got my Sapporo about 10 minutes later. Another server then came to take my food order. It appeared as though the sushi chefs were stressed and there many onlooking patrons looking at their watches wondering where their food was. I then became concerned as to how long I was going to wait for my food. My appetizer came out, the crab rangoon, it was the most glorious crab Rangoon I’ve ever had. They were fresh, hot, and flavorful. The filling was rich, with nice bite sized pieces of crab and scallions. After I finished my appetizer the wait for my entree began. It soon became obvious why everybody was waiting for their food, approximately 10 people came in to pick up take out orders which had taken precedence over seated patrons, however their takeout orders weren’t ready as well. Once my rolls were done the chefs served them directly to me. I would say that the rolls, scallop roll and scorpion roll were a 5/10 at best. The next time I need sushi I will visit a different restaurant however if I want crab Rangoon I’ll go there specifically for that. Cleanliness: the glass on the sushi bar was dirty, the bathrooms looked as though they hadn’t been cleaned in weeks.

The server was very polite and attentive to our needs, the food was Amazing, we order Chicken TeriyakiMarinated in homemade teriyaki sauce and roasted vegetables. Served with miso soup, salad, and white rice.Nine heavenly rolls and Sakura Rolls. We definitely recommend it!

Oyama is unbeatable. It is by far the best sushi I’ve had anywhere in the Midwest (including Chicago and Minneapolis) I also lived in California, where they are obsessed with sushi, and Oyama is still in my top three all-time sushi spots.Oyama uses the best ingredients, and their chefs have developed some incredible rolls with unique flavors. I’m still working my way through their menu, but the Black Sea Roll is my reigning favorite.I also love the simple, cozy ambiance. It is not pretentious or overpriced. It is a great place for a casual date night, a celebration dinner, or to have an easy meal out when you don’t feel like cooking.If you like good sushi, go to Oyama. Nowhere else comes close to their quality and experience.

We've been here twice. The first time we went there, it was awesome. The second time, service was terrible.

Best sushi place in the Iowa City/Coralville/North Liberty area, hands down. Grew up in IC and it has been my favorite sushi place for years. High quality food with attentive and friendly staff.