In the heart of the city of Granada, specifically on Elvira Street, there is a culinary corner that has caused a sensation in the town: Yama Sushi. This Japanese restaurant is famous not only for its exceptional food, which includes sushi, seafood and Japanese wagyu, but also for its uniqueness, as it has only two tables inside and a waiting list that extends between four and five months. .
The chef behind this successful culinary offering is Zijian Xiong, affectionately known as Eric. Originally from Shanghai, Eric fell in love with Granada thanks to a former co-worker who lived in the city for many years. According to Eric, "I was always raving about this place, so I decided to come here to start a new life." He has been in Granada for four years and is delighted with the sunny surroundings, the fresh air and the friendliness of the people.
The Yama Sushi restaurant has been a dream come true for Eric, who has always had a passion for Japanese craftsmanship. Inspired by figures such as Jiro Ono, known as "the god of sushi", Eric began learning the delicate technique of sushi and has been perfecting his creations for a year and four months.
The restaurant's success is not limited only to the months-long waiting list, but to the meticulous attention they provide to their customers and the quality of their ingredients. At Yama Sushi, the sushi rice is kept at body temperature, and it is recommended to consume the nori seaweed as soon as it is served, within the first 10 seconds, to maintain its texture.
The restaurant's philosophy focuses on offering top-notch fresh produce, including coveted Japanese wagyu and high-quality local seafood. Eric explains, "If you like shrimp, you'll surely enjoy my sushi. And if you enjoy wagyu beef, you'll love my sushi too." His ultimate goal is to create a sushi restaurant as exceptional as Jiro Ono's, and so far, his unique proposal is making Yama Sushi a culinary benchmark in Granada.
