Discover the Essence of Asian Flavors

A lively neighborhood spot for vibrant Asian flavors, handcrafted sushi, and standout drinks. Come for the food, stay for the energy—industrial-chic vibes, warm service, and a menu that keeps you exploring.

Our eclectic, industrial-chic space is the perfect backdrop for sharing plates with friends, enjoying a casual lunch, or celebrating late into the evening with craft drinks.

Whether you’re here for fresh sushi rolls, wok-fired noodles, or creative Asian-inspired small plates, every dish is made to excite your taste buds and keep you coming back for more.

Good To Know

  • Walk-in friendly; call ahead for larger groups
  • Online ordering available during service hours
  • Parking conveniently nearby

Hours

Mon–Thu: 11am–10pm
Fri–Sat: 11am–11pm
Sun: 11am–10pm

Why People Love Us

  • Fresh sushi daily with clean cuts and balanced flavors

  • Street-food favorites: dumplings, bao, crispy bites, noodles, and curries

  • Craft cocktails & zero-proof signatures with Asian accents (yuzu, ginger, Thai basil)

  • Industrial-chic space that’s casual for weeknights and polished for date night

  • Best of Richmond 2024 & 2025 🏆

row of leather bar chairs at a live-edge wooden counter set with wine glasses and yellow napkins against a colorful Asian street-art mural wall in an industrial-chic sushi and noodle restaurant interior

Fresh sushi daily: specialty rolls & sashimi

Street-food favorites: dumplings, bao, noodles, curries

Craft + zero-proof cocktails with yuzu, ginger, Thai basil

Vegetarian & gluten-conscious options available

Lively, casual-cool vibe—weeknight easy, date-night polished

A Glimpse Inside Yaya’s

Visual Delights at Yaya’s Cookbook

Bowl of colorful sashimi and sushi ingredients on a restaurant counter: assorted raw fish slices (tuna, white fish, salmon), octopus, shrimp, avocado slices, lemon wedges, pickled ginger, wasabi, tobiko roe, shredded carrot, kale garnish, edible flowers and a purple orchid, arranged over rice in a black bowl for a seafood dinner recipe.
row of leather bar chairs at a live-edge wooden counter set with wine glasses and yellow napkins against a colorful Asian street-art mural wall in an industrial-chic sushi and noodle restaurant interior
Cocktail being strained into a coupe glass over a large round ice sphere with a purple edible flower, another identical cocktail behind it, a bartender’s metal strainer at top left, and a small bowl of flower petals on a bar mat with bright window light and a vase of herbs in the background
Cozy restaurant interior with wooden communal tables and benches, a bicycle front wheel attached to a table, hanging rattan basket chairs along a corrugated metal wall, warm overhead lighting, place settings with glasses and napkins, and shelves of bottles and condiments in the background

Enjoy Yaya’s at Home

Craving sushi night on the couch? Or noodles at your desk? Online Ordering is quick, customizable, and packaged with care—hot dishes stay hot, sushi stays cool, sauces sealed.

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