Riyoma

Some of the best sushi I’ve had since living in Philadelphia, DC, Baltimore NYC… Pleasant atmosphere, very clean, and the staff are welcoming and super helpful. They know sushi and Japanese food. Serve a big carafe of green tea. Will return next time I’m in El Paso. Soon

Pros:
–environment was very traditional Japanese style
–they were extremely polite and professional
–the food was done very well! I would definitely go back!
Cons:
–a little pricy
–I was listening to Katy Perry in a traditional Japanese restaurant (it didn’t set the mood)

Pretty good sushi restaurant owned by a Korean guy. Ive been there twice and both times I enjoyed their meal. The restaurant is clean and bigger than it looks.
If you don’t know what to get, I recommend their Chirashi. It’s big and filled with many kinds of sashimi. I was there for a business occasion and I didn’t have to pay for it when I got it so I don’t know how much it is, but I definitely don’t mind going back there for some more Chirashi :)

A true gem in El Paso, authentic Japanese cuisine. The food was great, and the service fast. I will be a repeat customer.

I’ve been trying a variety of different sushi joints since moving to El Paso in 2010 but ever since I found Riyomas in 2011, I have never been more satisfied. I love it because it’s the food is classic! I cannot get enough of the deluxe sashimi platter and their Udon always leaves me stuffed! The atmosphere, calming. The food always tastes amazing and the service is wonderful. They always great you with a warm hello and smile whenever you walk through the door. Number one in El Paso!

Found this little gem serving authentic Japanese food. Even my Japanese friend loves the Japanese dishes here. I had a Gyu Don while my friend had a Katsu Don, and we shared a deluxe sushi set. The Gyu Don tasted great though the beef could be a little more tender. The Katsu Don was delicious, according to Japanese standard. The deluxe nigiri Sushi set included expensive Otoro (fatty tuna), besides the usual Maguro (tuna), Salmon («Sake») and Snapper («Tai»). I will definitely visit this place again during my next work trip. Oyishi Des!

This is my favorite go to place for sushi. Even when I used to live on the other side of town, whenever I crave sushi I make the drive to this place simply because it is worth it. Recently they came up with new sushi rolls such as the volcano roll, sexy roll and chopstick roll. You must try it!

It’s located in a strip mall, sort of unassuming! The food was very good! They offered soy paper, which I prefer! They didn’t have «cheaters», but that’s ok I had some in my purse!
The server, a young girl, was very funny and cute! Great service. The portions were ample! I liked the miso soup, and she was kind enough to ensure there was no sea weed in it!

I lived in Japan for a year in a remote area away from a lot of Americans. This place made me feel like I was back there. The chef, the service, and especially the food was top notch. It is by far my favorite Japanese restaurant in El Paso. If you want authentic Japanese, it’s it. Other sushi places don’t have sukiyaki, yakiniku, or udon that looks this authentic. I loved it, will claim this as my spot as long as long as I live in El Paso.

This place is good.
Server was quick and nice.
Got the appetizer of steamed dumplings and they were so delightful. Ordered four rolls: rainbow, dragon, California, and caterpillar. Each one was better than the last.
If you want miso soup, be sure to order it because it comes separately.
Otherwise– this is a home run.

I would go back i guess. I thought it was overpriced and the staff was ok. Ordered the sashimi platter and I’ve had better but it wasn’t bad. Miso soup was barely warm.

Two words: Hot Mess.
I used to believe that ‘hot mess’ referred to one being a total disaster… and not in a sexy way either. Although, I have yet to confirm this. Usually when one of my friends refers to themselves or another close friend as a «hot mess», they almost mean it in a good way. Like how Drake makes sweat pants sound like a sexy outfit. But when they’re talking about anyone outside the holy-​female-​BFF circle, a ‘hot mess’ is a bad thing. I now know, ‘hot mess’ literally means a mess that is hot (temperature wise).
Because of the many great reviews, I do intend to try Riyoma again… eventually. Maybe my visit was just a fluke. And I’m hopeful that my opinion will change. But for now…2 stars.
This years Valentine’s Day was not filled with chocolates, flowers, and dinner reservations for me. Just another day, but a girl’s still got to eat. Rather than chose some fancy dining experience that was sure to have a line outside the door (even though it was before 4 pm), I chose Riyoma after driving by and looking at the pictures on Unilocal.It just looked like a simple Japanese restaurant.
I walked into what can only be described as the most disgustingly hot restaurant I’ve ever been in. I know it’s February, but we’re in El Paso… c’mon guys, it’s at least 75 degrees out. Fans are off, air conditioner is not running, the lady at the sushi bar is fanning herself with something she stole off another table. Is the heater on? But I push through and take a seat at a table anyways.
I was wearing leather and spandex leggings with a black cami and a sweet leather jacket. Together, my outfit was seriously on point (not to toot my own horn, but TOOT TOOT), but without the jacket I kind of look like I’m going to go workout in my leather and spandex leggings. After asking for a Sprite because there is no way in hell an Iced Tea will quench my thirst in this oven, I debate taking the jacket off and looking ridiculously under-​dressed or just burning alive, but looking good while I do it. Eventually I go the with the workout look.
When my Sprite finally arrived, it came in a can. A can?!? Had I known the waiter was going to try to kill me via dehydration I would’ve snuck in contraband in the form of 99 cent 2 Liter Sprite bottles from Wal-​Mart.
At the time I came in, there were only 10 other tables that were filled and two waiters. I waited at least 15 minutes to order after getting my Sprite (not after ordering the Sprite). No joke, he dropped off the Sprite and didn’t even wait for my order. That’s okay, I wanted to just sit here in hell and draw on the chopstick wrapper anyway.
I didn’t want to get the sushi because the pricing didn’t make any damn sense to me. The Spicy Tuna Roll is more expensive than the Eel Roll… huh? But they were both over $ 8…the heat and my confusion consumed me and a threw aside the sushi menu. Eventually my friendly, but Houdini-​like server returned and I ordered the Shrimp Tempura plate.
Never.
Ever.
Again.
The Shrimp Tempura plate had four parts to it. A salad, fried pork on a skewer, miso soup, and of course the shrimp tempura.
Salad: Composed of Iceburg Lettuce and carrots with an orange dressing and a taste I couldn’t quite place. Not impressed. This has nothing to do with my overall opinion on Riyoma, but I had to eat the salad uncomfortably slow because my nails have gotten longer than usual (I just haven’t had the time to get them done) and Houdini was no where to be found to ask for silverware to replace my chopsticks. That Houdini… always playing tricks on unsuspecting guest… what a hoot!
Fried Pork: It was a palm-​sized portion of breaded fried pork. This I wasn’t mad at, but a side of the sauce would’ve been nice.
Miso Soup: A tad salty, two pieces of tofu, a few green onions and three pieces of seaweed. I’ve had worse and I’ll just leave it at that.
The Shrimp Tempura: Two things that killed me about this dish; 1) The shrimp was overcooked and 2) There were only 4 pieces of shrimp. This plate is a $ 15 dish. Had Riyoma not been visited by the devil and Houdini not be working that day, the ambiance still does not get the Shrimp Tempura plate to a $ 15 price point. I’m just going to say this… they have green carpeting*. I wish this came with some kind of sauce, Siracha even, just anything to make it more than a one note dish.
But like I said, maybe my experience was a fluke. So I’ll give it another shot one brave day.
*If you can’t read through the lines, what I’m saying is this place is not fancy at all.

I love this place and I would definitely be come back here. The service was great and the food was fresh and tasted fresh. I ordered the udon soup and a spicy tuna roll while my husband ordered some tuna and tako nigiri and a steak that was cooked to perfection. We were very pleased.