Don't judge me, but I think sushi Ya could be one of the greatest sushi restaurants in Utah County. People always rant and rave about Happy Sumo, but it isn't anything special. You have your standard rolls and your standard various plate options, but nothing out of the ordinary. Sushi Ya goes above and beyond, and if you're really hungry, you can get all you can eat. There are so many unique rolls here, that I never even have to order the same role twice. some of the roles they have on the menu cannot be found in very many sushi restaurants anywhere. One of the only reasons I'm giving this restaurant for stars, is because of the service. If you aren't sitting at the bar, you are often slow to be served by the waitress, and you often have to wait quite a long time between drink refills. However, that being said, if you sit at the bar they will feed you so fast you won't even know what to do with yourself. Be sure to Tip your sushi chefs because they do a fantastic job. Try getting an upside down shrimp if you can. Also, the Godzilla roll and the Playboy roll there are some of the best I've had. I have also tried a few of their bento boxes, and they do not disappoint. If this restaurant to stop at service a little bit, I could deathly make it into the five-star region. It is a little diving inside, but that's not what I'm there for. For the price, the all-you-can-eat sushi deal is by far the best value around. If I were to go to Happy Sumo and order the same amount of food that I do it sushi Ya, I would end up leaving their having spent nearly a hundred dollars. Be adventurous, try the all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant you have driven past many times but never given the chance.
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Kayleigh W.
I have a severe allergy to any type of shellfish, but dare to venture into sushi places. Sushi-Ya did not disappoint! I didn't have to worry about cross-contamination and our rolls were delicious (although don't ask me what I ordered, I don't remember!). The restaurant was dimly lit and quiet. The only thing I dislike is that if you order the all you can eat sushi you have to pay for what you don't eat. I understand not wasting, but that's just silly. So, if you get the all you can eat sushi make sure you are very hungry! Otherwise I'd advise paying for individual rolls.
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Kelly H.
A lot of people say it's not super-high-quality sushi. They're probably right, but I don't care. This is my favorite sushi place, and I'm sticking to it. My husband and I love coming here any time we can find an excuse to splurge. Godzilla rolls forever!
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Connor R.
The selection of quality sushi restaurants in Utah County has always been disappointing. Sushi Ya is okay, but it isn't great. 99% of their rolls are tempura fried which makes you feel quite sick after having a few. The tempura is nice and flakey and has a good crunch and consistency. The service leaves much to be desired, with the waitress only coming to the table several times each time I'm there, even if I'm here for an hour. I'd recommend Sushi Ya as something on the cheaper side that's going to get you full and do the job.
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Robert L.
Sucks! A ton of rice,the chewiest mussels i have ever tried to eat. Ask for miso soup never got it. Bathrooms unclean that was my first mistake should have walked out then. Shame on me. I travel the US and Canada for the past 30 years and this place is plain ass Sorry. All you people that rave about this place have no taste.
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J.K. R.
I've had sushi all over the Salt Lake and Utah valleys--from stuff that tasted like canned cat food mixed with wet toilet paper, to fish so good that it must have been blessed by Poseidon himself--and I'd developed a firm belief that good AYCE sushi just didn't exist. A belief I held proudly, that is, until my friend convinced me to try this place in 2010. I reluctantly broke bread with him here (but not real bread--it's a sushi place, you know) and on that fateful day, history was made. We've eaten here probably 20 times since. The three things this restaurant does best are value, flavor, and consistency. VALUE: My pal and I will work up a good case of the hungries by raking leaves or navigating the raging Provo River, and then we'll head on over to the Sushi Ya. Each of us will get 4-5 rolls from the AYCE dinner menu (usually the Playboy, Mama, Rocky Mountain, Spicy Crunch, and perhaps one wildcard) and the dozen mussels. That's a large and delicious meal for about $25 dollars per person after tax and tip. FLAVOR: Go eat those rolls and mussels and tell me that's not one of the tastiest meals you've had this year. And I'm saying this in November; that means you've got almost 11 whole months of meals to compare with this one! I'm not worried. I know what I said. CONSISTENCY: What surprised me about this AYCE sushi, beyond its value and taste, was its consistency. The rolls and mussels look and taste exactly the same (if not a little better) every time we go in. Every. Single. Time. And on top of that, I've been to their new Draper location twice this year, and was shocked to find that the food there is a carbon copy of the original Orem location. How do they do it? Must be magic. Good luck explaining this one, Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Now is the time in my review where I will mention what I'd like to see change or improve at the Sushi Ya. 1. This first one is easy--be open on Sundays. I'd probably feast at the Draper location every other Sunday, were it open. But I understand that business would probably be too light to make it a profitable day. Still, a man can dream. 2. The only real con that I feel when I eat at these stores is that they suffer a little bit from what I like to call "Cafe Rio Syndrome." I just made that up, right now, and you can use it if you want, but remember who came up with it. Me, that's who. By "Cafe Rio Syndrome," I mean that the food is delicious, but the best rolls on the AYCE are basically the same 5 or 6 ingredients, just arranged in different ways. It would be nice to have more variety there. I am now realizing that Jim Gaffigan said something similar about Mexican food in general--the same 5 things just put together different ways. Does that make my invention of the term "Cafe Rio Syndrome" less awesome? No it does not. But let's get back to reviewing the Sushi Ya. Seriously, do yourself a favor and try out the dinner AYCE--it's excellent all around. I've always been treated well here, and am always happy when I walk into and out of the restaurant. I hope they continue to perform awesomely, and that they're around for a very long time. tl;dr Sushi Ya rocks the casbah
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Eric H.
Love this place! Especially for lunchtime all you can eat! Sit at the sushi bar if you can, get your orders filled quickly and watch them make it. You used to be able to get a free drink order with a student card, not sure that is the case anymore, but doesn't hurt to ask.
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Yulister F.
In terms of Cheap sushi to fill me up I used to go to this place. We've usually recieve slow service here, unless you are sitting at the bar. My last time going here I was at the bar with my friend, both planning on eating their all you can eat. The chef made our first rolls then went off to the back to either their kitchen maybe or the bathroom. Nonetheless on his way back I saw him run his hand through his hair. Thinking he was just going to wash his hands at that point I was shocked to see him just put gloves on (at least he had the decency to do that). While my friend wasn't as bother at this as I was, I still refused to eat anything he made. This place is dirty, and I wont be eating here again.
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Joel R.
Between my wife and I we ordered 8 roles. And my overall impression was that it was 'an okay place.' I think we will go other places before going back. We ordered a few of the recommended roles, the Vegas, Volcano, and a few others Summer, Spicy Tuna (these are tempura roles) and they were pretty tasty if I would have left at that I probably would have been satisfied but we ordered a couple raw fish roles like the Rainbow and Takamaki and they were not as good. They didn't taste as fresh. So overall the good was alright but nothing to go out of your way for. The atmosphere - was not my favorite place by any means. Bathrooms were lacking in the cleanliness area but the service was GREAT! Everyone we talked to was extremely nice and helpful.
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D. W.
I was meeting a friend there and this place had just barely opened. The decor wasn't quite ready and it still had a very unfinished aspect to the place, including to the server, who tried really hard but maybe wasn't quite all the way trained. However, the sushi was definitely on the money and we had a lot of it, especially the crystal shrimp. I think we ordered 3 of those alone and I probably had most of them. If you go, definitely get that. They do it very, very well. There was a lot of things they could have done better (and maybe have by now - this is just too much of a drive for me to make regularly), but I've recommended it every time someone who likes sushi asks me for a recommendation down there and none of them have ever been disappointed. Good food at a pretty decent price, for at least mid-range sushi...hard to beat. If I lived down there, I'd probably be at this place at least weekly.
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Kristen S.
I love the 49'ers roll. Sooo yummy! They are reasonably priced and have nice waitresses!
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Dennis G.
My brothers and I used to eat here all the time when it first opened. Service was great, sushi was really delicious, and it seemed like a very nice environment. that was over four years ago. Currently I would say the food leaves something to be desired. Experiencing many sushi buffets, I would say Sushi-Ya is one of my last resorts. They limit you to 3 rolls per round, they never refill drinks & if you're part of a big group, it's almost impossible to find a server that wants to serve you. I've also found that the sushi is packed with more rice & layered with sauces to cover up the smell of the not-so-fresh fish. That doesn't sit well with me that a place is willing to serve bad food for good money. Some days it's real good, but it's a lot of Hit-n-Miss. If you're desperate to eat sushi & a lot, then hit this place up. Other than that, I'd find a better place.
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Curtis C.
I will never eat here again. Cheap sushi is never a good idea, you get exactly what you paid for. I tried pieces of a couple rolls and just about had to spit them out. If you've ever had good sushi, just don't do this to yourself. My girlfriend had never had sushi and tried some here and absolutely hated it. I was scared that sushi would be ruined for her forever, but then we went to another place a couple weeks later and now she's a huge sushi fan. You wouldn't buy a $50 phone and expect it to be a good phone, it's the same with sushi. The rolls were just bad. I can't even think of anything else to say. Utah is full of garbage cheap sushi and this is just another place with exactly that. Stay far, far away.
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Felipe Z.
Oh Sushi Ya... How I have abused of your great price for the past 3 years... 4 Great things about Sushi-Ya: - Awesome variety - Great and fast Service - Lots and lots of space for lots and lots of people. Coming in groups is always fun. - The price. 15 bucks for lunch. 20 bucks for dinner. Other good things are the freshness of the materials they use, I've been there a ton, like easily 20 times maybe more actually (embarrassing) and I would say 4/5 times the food will be fresh. Every once in a while you get some iffy fish, that doesn't taste as well, but its not bad, and considering this place is located in the middle of the mountains, I can be forgiving. And although the place is clean, because of the choice of colors of the walls, and everything in general, it looks like the place is being very well taken care of, but I think its just the colors, not that they don't clean it, because i ALWAYS see them cleaning it. Try the summer, sushi-ya, and rainbow rolls. Also, the nigiri can be surprisingly good, especially the sake (salmon) one. Its as good as it can get for an all-you-can-eat experience in the Provo/Orem Utah area.
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Garry C.
I enjoyed some good sushi. The rice was cooked well, the salmon was just right and the salmon eggs were tasty. The best part was some stranger paid my bill.
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Carlos G.
Love coming here my favorite rolls are Godzilla 49ners and hybrid these rolls are always my first rolls I get I always come for all you can eat and can only get like 6 rolls is amazing sushi and they always make everything right I've seriously never ha one complaint!! Would recommend it to anyone that wants to try sushi or that loves sushi
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Nate B.
Amazing sushi!! I have eaten sushi all over at great places, including japan. Sushi ya has superb quality and it is a buffet! I have eaten here at least 15 times or so and it is always great. You can pay for expensive sushi at other places to help you feel good, or you can get great sushi here for a great price!
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Steve K.
Very solid 3 stars. You can't expect 4 or 5 stars from an all-you-can-eat place IMO. Sushi Ya is as good as it can get IMO. If you're looking for quick fill-er-up and love sushi. Stop in at sushi ya you wont be disappointed.
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Rocky M.
I love this place for all you can eat sushi. It's hard to find a good place especially in utah. So take what you can get. Happy sumo is overrated for sushi and their prices are way to expensive. Rather pay all you can eat than by the rolls.
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Kris I.
Sushi-Ya is kind of like the TARDIS: it's much bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside. Yeah, I just mauled a Dr. Who joke. Wanna make something of it? Husband and I went to Sushi-Ya for lunch with 5 friends, all of whom are notorious for being big eaters. I thought it was a great deal for all you can eat sushi ($14 at lunch) but I was bummed that the really delicious looking rolls were not included in the lunch price. Despite sitting in a separate dining room to accommodate our group, we had several waitresses checking in on us constantly. Service was VERY fast, usually we'd finish a round and wait about 2 minutes before the next one came out. We ordered 7 rounds or so and probably decimated their fish supply - sorry about that. But really, everything was delicious. Except the salmon skin. That one, not a fan. The 49rs roll was my favorite, but the table agreed that the Summer and Happy rolls were great, as was the Veggie Tempura. I'd go again in a huge group, but I don't think I'd go with just my husband and me. It's more fun to go with lots of people so you can try out a bazillion different things.
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Todd A.
This place is glorious! Of course it's not the best looking place, but that adds to the whole experience. The Sushi is the best around.
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Marriner M.
After visiting most of the endless sushi places in Utah valley this is hands down our best pick for quality, value and service. The waitstaff are very helpful and always running around working hard to keep you happy. Favorites are the rainbow hand roll, all nigiri, and the california crunch. My favorite roll ever is there Alaskan with crab, salmon and salmon egg...its fantastic but not on lunch menu. With tax its $15 for lunch....very nice!
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Justin G.
All-you-can-eat sushi is especially hard to come by in Utah, and while I'm still holding out for a better place, Sushi-Ya is currently the best one around. I am a huge sushi fan but it's so expensive it's hard to go very often. Sushi-Ya is great if you have a big appetite because they have a huge menu, so you can try a lot of different kinds. The sushi presentation was good, but not anything special. Most of the rolls were decent, and a few were really good. Sushi-Ya isn't the best sushi place in Utah Valley, but at least it's all-you-can-eat!
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Richard S.
Filthy. I refuse to eat here again. I even had warm sushi as we were wrapping up. I'm sorry, you get what you pay for and cheap all you can eat Sushi is a recipe for disaster.
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Lianne B.
Yes, this place is dark and the atmosphere is funky. However, the staff is wonderful, the food good, and frankly, we love the all you can eat aspect. Their nigiri sushi is quite good, as are some of the rolls. Fish is always fresh, beer always cold. Not the best sushi in the world, but hey, this is Orem, UT.
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Phil S.
Great sushi. I'm a new lover of Sushi. Fairly quick service.
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Caroline S.
This review of Sushi Ya is long overdue. I first came here over 3 years ago and thought it was pretty good, but I wasn't that impressed. I am from a major metropolitan area, so my food standards are pretty high. That being said, I now frequent the place (seriously...I've been here about 5 times in the past two months) and I go for dinner every time. I am just like the next person--a college student that tries hard to save money everywhere I can--but the few bucks' per person difference for dinner instead of lunch is worth it. The best rolls are on the menu that is reserved for dinner pricing (at least for the AYCE). And it's worth mentioning that I've never gotten sick here. Some say that the rolls are bland and I have to disagree. It is ALL about which rolls you choose, and from the many times I've been there with my husband and friends, we've found some of the best rolls that have really upgraded Sushi Ya to a great sushi place. Stick with my suggestions--you'll be very glad you did. It's worth mentioning that the wait between orders is a little bit longer than I'd like, but the secret is to sit at the bar--you basically have a sushi chef at your bidding and the rolls take a few minutes rather than 10 or 15 minutes. Plus, you get to watch them make it, which is a pretty cool experience. I love sitting at the bar when I go with my husband because I feel like the setting is so much more intimate--plus, the service is amazing and fast. Now to the good stuff: the sushi. Our favorite rolls, hands down, are the Mama and Rocky Mountain rolls. We always start and end with these two rolls. They are absolutely fabulous. The fresh fish on top of the Mama, coupled with the eel sauce (which is fantastic) is unreal. I don't know what they put on top of the Rocky Mountain, but it is ah-mazing. We always try new rolls but end up back at these two. I honestly would pay $20 just to eat these two rolls over and over--they are THAT good. The rolls with crystal shrimp are definitely worth having--their crystal shrimp is my personal favorite main ingredient. Others worth mentioning are the Barney Rubble--love the tempura shrimp and cucumber with tuna on top!, the CK Special--I loved the contrast of the sweet Thai chili sauce drizzled over it--the Godzilla (a little spicy in my opinion), the Volcano (as recommended by our sushi chef, but make sure you have room for this one--it's a HUGE roll), and the Rainbow roll. I had tuna and salmon nigiri, and i didn't really like it all that much because it came with so much rice, and as a previous reviewer mentioned, it did have a little fridge-aftertaste. I've been to Happy Sumo, and I think that they have some good rolls and probably have fresher fish, but the slight difference in quality is reflected in the price per roll. Sushi Ya is my favorite sushi place around Provo--the flavor and quality is there, and is hands-down a fantastic value. I would rather go for Dinner and visit less frequently than go for Lunch--the few dollars is worth it! I promise!
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Jay T.
Sushi Ya is mediocre sushi. The service was slow the time I went, and the sushi didn't taste as fresh as other places I have been. If I had to choose between Wild Ginger and Sushi Ya I would go back to Wild Ginger. Happy Sumo is good, but I don't think they offer an all-you-can-eat option. The place is not extremely dumpy, but it doesn't have as fresh and clean an appearance as Wild Ginger and Happy Sumo. Save yourself a trip and go elsewhere.
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Christian W.
Quite frankly the best sushi in PROVO! For about $20 you can enjoy all-you-can-eat sushi...and if you can eat more than TWO rolls on your own, you might consider this option. Which are my TOP 3 FAVORITE rolls at Sushi-Ya? 1. The CK Special roll (hands down my favorite...so good!) 2. The Las Vegas roll 3. The Spicy Crunch roll What do I LIKE about Sushi-Ya? -They changed their management and, therefore, provide a cleaner and more enjoyable environment for their customers -Waiters are very helpful -Wait time for your food is minimal -The restaurant offers a great environment to relax and just enjoy the company of friends/family (especially if you're doing the all-you-can eat sushi deal) What do I DISLIKE about SUshi-Ya? -Personally, I'm happy with Sushi-Ya and have no real complaints. **If you're looking for a super luxurious, L.A. style sushi experience...this is probably not the place for you...but if you're in the mood for good sushi and just want a place to "chill" with friends/family...then this is the place for you! I love Sushi-Ya and I go all the time with my fiancee and friends/family! It's a great place for large group gatherings.
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Jason D.
Sushi-Ya has probably the best all-you-can-eat sushi I've ever had. That being said, it really isn't that good when compared to other places.The fish here really isn't the freshest and you can tell just by looking at it, but it's still relatively good. Also, I'm not a fan of all-you-can-eat sushi, it usually means they don't have a single item good enough to sell itself, so they bundle it together to make it a better deal. My friends really like the godzilla roll. It is a deep-fried roll which is very Americanized, but it does taste good. If you're friends have never tried sushi this is a good place to start. Also, if you go with a larger group of people you can order several rolls and try just about everything. I tried the nigiri here, but it wasn't that good. I'd recommend staying with the rolls. I thought about giving this place 2 stars, but for the price, location, and service this place is a good deal for all-you-can-eat sushi, even if it isn't the best.
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Shannon R.
Real good. Highly recommend the Godzilla
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Hungry G.
Hungry G. loves sushi, but it can get expensive. It's not always easy to find all-you-can-eat sushi, and when you do, the quality is often suspect. Sushi-Ya manages to provide fairly high quality sushi at a reasonable price. The lunch special is $13.95 and the dinner is $18.95. You can easily get your money's worth. My favorite is the Godzilla Roll: white tuna and green onions tempura fried with a spicy sauce. The Rainbow Roll is also very good: yellow tail, tuna, salmon and tobiko. They also have a variety of veggie rolls and rolls with cooked fish for beginners. Their nigiri sushi is also good and reasonably fresh. Newbies should try the unagi sushi (grilled eel) or the seared tuna. This is a fun place to try new things and develop a love for sushi. The waitresses are very helpful and attentive. I will definitely be coming back. While other places may have better sushi, it's hard to beat Sushi-ya for the right mix of quantity, quality, and affordability.
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Sandra L.
Great service, good sushi for Utah, and fun atmosphere! The place looks a little ghetto to be honest, but it has great food! Price is just right, and you can actually communicate with the people who work there! I have to admit, I'm a loyal fan of Sushi-Ya, but you'll love the place too! Go eat here!!
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Pernilla K.
First of all, the building looks really dumpy and ghetto, but once you enter it actually is a lot bigger, prettier and nicer inside. So don't let the ugly exterior scare you away. HOWEVER, I would have to say nay on their sushi. Don't get me wrong, the all-you-can-eat deal is great and they do have good selection of sushi for the deal, but the fish did not taste fresh to me. The salmon nigiri I ordered came with an extra flavour of "fridge", the tamago was really bland and the California Crunch had too thick of a batter around and it tasted kinda fast foodish. Perhaps I caught them at a bad evening, but gotta judge by what I experienced. Their prices are lower in general, so if you're craving sushi and your wallet is going sadface - it's still worth it. For example, my order of salmon nigiri went for $3 at Sushi-Ya and Shoga charges $5.75 for an order. While it taste better, it's also almost double the price. There are better options than either of them, but I'd say Sushi-Ya is among the cheapest sushi in the area. EDIT: Tried this a second time and it almost made me wanna rate this even lower. The tempura batter is not authentic at all, and the sushi I ordered this time was still really fast foody. Sorry, but this is definitely among the worst options in the area.
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Mark B.
Sushi Ya isn't the best sushi I've ever had but the price of less than $20 for all you can eat sushi can't be beat. For awhile my wife and I would go there at least once a week. A new owner came in Feb/March of 2010 and and all old employees we really liked are gone. Verdict is still out on new ones. We have had mixed service in the last month. Sitting at the bar is always best bet for fast service. Table service has been sketchy and different waiters on every visit. Sushi is about same quality as it has always been and depends on which chef you get.
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Sasha T.
Great Americanized sushi. It seems like the fish and rice is fresher at night rather than lunch. Every time I've gone there for lunch the rice tastes like it's couple days old. The freshness is kinda like a Russian roulette. Ive gotten sick from this place before, but somehow i keep on going bac. Ghetto atmosphere. Horrible service. But again, some people think it's that good. We love their 49, crystal shrimp, and Godzilla. Those three rolls make us go back over and over.
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Morgan V.
I'm a giant fan of Sushi Ya. Is it the best sushi in the world? No. I've had far better in Asia and on the coasts. But give me a break, this is Utah! And it is cheap! I'm a little confused about the people who complain about the prices. The all-you-can-eat deal is great, especially for lunch. I don't know where you're going to find cheaper sushi. This is a great find. I can't believe I made it so long without going to Sushi Ya before now.
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Joe L.
My brother loves this place and I tried a couple of the rolls he had and they are very good. I decided to visit the restaurant myself with family and try it out. The food was quite good, but the restaurant was incredibly dirty! The floors are dirty from the front door to the eating area. The glass between booths has kids old hand prints. I was actually nervous to be eating the food because of how dirty the restaurant was. The women's restroom was "out of order." When you're eating raw fish, you have to trust that the place is clean.
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Areli A.
My favorite sushi place. Great sushi, great price, pretty good service may of the time. Sometimes it gets slow. Saturdays are the day to call ahead and make a reservation, if they even take reservations, because it gets BUSY :) make sure you go hungry because it's all you can eat. But you can also just but a roll or 2. Rolls I would recommend Summer Spicy Tuna Las Vegas Crystal Shrimp Godzilla 49er's New Orleans Happy Enjoy.
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Phil S.
Mediocre at best. I have been to this place a lot of times and it takes forever to bring your order. You can wait for 40 minutes for your first plate of sushi and another 40 minutes for your next. It almost feel like they do it this way so you don't have time to stay their and eat.
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Paul C.
This is one of my all time favorite places to go. The all-you-can-eat dinner special is always a good idea. The sushi is good quality for what you pay, and the people are always friendly and willing to work with you. For how much I love this place, I do not come here enough.
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Phi T.
I have revisited this place a few times since my last review and felt like they don't deserve 4 star anymore. I've noticed that your first couple rolls they will do a pretty good fish to rice proportion, but as you get to your 4th and 5ths they will pack you down with rice and the fish slices gradually get thinner and thinner. The quality of their sushi is lacking so you will have to stuff your face to make that $20 worth. From my experience, 45 minutes or so of sushi pleasure isn't worth 5 hours of agony from overeating. No more all you can eat sushi for me for a long time..my jeans are getting tight. Eek!
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J W.
I think I just knocked a dog year off of my lifespan! I just moved from Brooklyn to Utah and I can honestly say this was the worst food I have ever eaten (I refuse to call it Sushi). The MRE's at fort Benning were fresher... I wanted to support a local restaurant but left fearing for my health after sampling three rolls all equally poor. The fish color and texture was way off and the "Spicy Tuna" tasted like cat food smells (think District 9). I am not being unfair the restaurant is obviously suffering from financial strain because the food mirrors the appearance of the restaurant exterior.
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Isaac F.
Nothing but sushi and it's awesome! Service is good and the rolls and sushi were great! I've never lived on the coasts but for what I've had this is great sushi for a cheap price. Come at lunch for the all you can eat.
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Dustin B.
I'd say this is a bit overpriced for a sushi bar, and that coming from the perspective that most sushi bars are overpriced to begin with. I've just sat at the bar and it wasn't as drity as some people who review here have said but maybe it's because you're at the center of attention with the sushi chefs that they get a bit more attention. I had the all you can eat lunch special and the rolls are decent but not as polished as some of the places that make fancy unique rolls. Most rolls are the standard rolls you find in sushi bars across the nation. The nigiri is decent, and not of questionable freshness like you get in grocery store lunch cases. But it's very obvious that you're eating fish in a state that is 600 miles removed from the nearest ocean. For an all you can eat sushi store this is the same as most places, I really wish there was better in Utah but you get what you can here.
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Will S.
Best value sushi in Provo area. They have some interesting rolls (Godzilla) but most are really good. they also have the basic raw fish on rice, and $20 for all you can eat it is no contest. Three of us have gone and got $400 of sushi for $60, and you cannot beat that.
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Barry C.
I've been to Sushi Ya at least once a month for the past year or so. We go with coworkers for lunch and always come away completely full, satisfied, and happy. The service is, for the most part, prompt and accurate. On a few occasions they left out a roll or two from our order, but because it's all you can eat, we just ordered them again with the next round of sushi. My favorite roll is the Godzilla - a white tuna roll deep fried tempura style, topped with some amazing sauces (slightly spicy) and garnished with green onions. It's a feast for the eyes as well as the mouth. The other rolls, at lunch anyway, aren't particularly exotic, but provide enough variety and flavor to make you wish you had more room in your stomach to eat one of everything. It's best to go with three or four people so you can all get different rolls and enjoy a larger variety of sushi before you fill up. Lunch will run you about 20.00 bucks with the sushi, soft drink, and tip included so it's not something you'd do all the time, but it's definitely worth every penny. Enjoy!
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Kurt M.
Great sushi, great price. I recommend the Orange Julius.
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Jennifer W.
I've only eaten here once( a couple of years ago), but the rolls were very fishy and did not taste fresh at all - I only ate a few bites and decided that it wasn't worth risking getting sick. Maybe things have improved since then, but there are so many other choices for sushi - I'd skip this place.
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Wes M.
PLEASE CLEAN YOUR RESTAURANT!!!! I have been here several times, and it is always dirt. This last time was the worst. The All U Can Eat Sushi is a good deal, and the sushi isn't that bad. I am writing this in hopes that the restaurant reads their reviews, but judging by past reviews, and cleanliness still being a problem, they don't. The floors are always dirty, dust covers everything, and this time the bathrooms were on par with a truck stop in India. There are always at least 1 to 2 employs sitting around doing nothing. Please pick up a mop and clean. They are closed between lunch and dinner, that sounds like a good time to clean. Maybe close for 3 days, put a fresh coat of paint on the walls, and CLEAN. That being said, I am sure I will be back.
(3)
Francis Q.
This location has been through so many changes that I was initially apprehensive to try it out. However, based upon an internet search for reviews, and seeing that the comments were positive, my wife and I decided to give it a try, tonight. I was born and raised in San Francisco where there is a plethora of fantastic Asian food. My mother, who is Chinese, was raised in Kobe, Japan. I've had the privilege of visiting Kobe on several occasions and tasting authentic Japanese food. Growing up in San Francisco, my mother took me to many of her favorite restaurants. So, you can say, I have a very picky palate when it comes to Asian foods. Well, I have to say that this is the best sushi bar in Utah County. The art of sushi making has changed over the past several years. Chefs are now making exotic sushi rolls and this restaurant is no different. The moment we sat down, one of the sushi chefs suggested we try the Barney Rubble. It was an incredible piece of art only to be surpassed by the taste sensation and the blending of texture. The Barney Rubble was one of many creative sushi rolls. The roll consisted of tempura shrimp and cucumber in the center of the roll, wrapped seaweed and rice with sliced tuna on top of the roll. Then a light and flavorful sauce was drizzled over the roll along with a light sprinkle of sesame seeds. The combination was incredible!!! Everything we had was just as delectable as the Barney Rubble. I would have given this restaurant 5 stars except for one thing. They use fake crab in their sushi. I ordered the Spicey Crab without even considering I was 700 miles from the ocean. When the dish came out, I immediately recognized it for what it was. Since the house rule was you ate what you ordered, I followed the rules. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against fake crab, it's just that until I moved to Utah County 20 years ago, the only type of crab I ever had was fresh Dungeness, so the fake stuff is really disappointing. However, the krab was the only dish I didn't like. By the time an hour and a half had passed, my wife and I ended up eating nearly $50 worth of food. I realize that Happy Sumo has creative sushi rolls like Sushi Ya, but I think for the price, Sushi Ya wins, hands down.
(4)
Ichiro K.
It's a-OK place. It's all you can eat. I don't like rice here.
(3)
Revoir D.
Awesome restaurant. All-you-can-eat sushi! The fish is fresh and the rolls are made to order. You can purchase the all-you-can-eat deal (I think it's $14 for lunch and $19 for dinner), or order items individually. Obviously, the all-you-can-eat deal is much better. As you might expect, none of the rolls are particularly exotic, but they are still better than most in town (e.g., De Mae). They have sashimi, hand-rolls, cooked scallops and mussels, and a wide assortment of maki rolls. I recommend sitting at the sushi bar for quicker service. They will only serve 1-2 items at a time and you must finish everything before they will prepare anything else. If you are sitting a table, there can be 5-10 minute waits between courses. At the bar, rolls come out 3-5 minutes after ordering. Overalll, the sushi is good and you can't be the price, but I still think Yamato makes the best sushi in town.
(4)
Bethany R.
I love Sushi Ya. The quality of the food is phenomenal and the price is great. My favorite is the Spicy Crunchy roll and the Summer roll. This is the best place in the Provo/Orem area for sushi.
(5)
David K.
Disgusting, not fresh (overly fishy), and not tasty. Horrible quality sushi--maybe the worst I've ever had in my life. I would never go there again even if someone paid me. I wish there was a negative star rating possible for this place--and i'm a very positive person--I'm also real. :) Try Takashi, Sapa, or Tsunami instead. Much better than this place.
(1)
Jaden S.
Overall it was good all you can eat sushi. The rolls are so big though I don't know if my wife and I got our monies worth for the $18.95 all you can eat. We were full after about 5 rolls. The rolls we tried were all decently tasty. I'm not a big tuna guy, so the Play Boy didn't thrill me. The CK special was by far my favorite one! Order it! All you can eat sushi is always better with more ppl because you can try a lot of rolls and you're not forced to finish the same roll as much. But overall for the all you can eat sushi I would highly recommend you try Sushi Ya. It's the cheapest around
(4)
Tyler R.
I love the sushi here! You really can't find a lot of good sushi places these days, but these guys have really nailed it.
(5)
Iris R.
Best sushi in Utah county. Anything you order is amazing, especially volcano roll. Highly recommend it.
(5)
Susan H.
We love sushi ya!!! They never disappoint. Although it is getting more popular so the wait times are going up
(5)
Adam S.
Not the best I've had but decent enough to come back. The Las Vegas roll was big and really good.
(4)
Grace H.
This place always does well. Looks like a total hole in the wall, but when you go inside, the interior is actually really cool and perfect for an intimate sushi date night. The services is pretty good, but slow if you are not at the bar. This is common though at sushi places, so I typically sit at the bar unless I'm going to sushi with a larger group. The rollers keep them tight and full. If you like a tempura roll, their Godzilla is the best tempura I've had around! The AYCE is a great deal here, especially at lunch time.
(3)
Mae A.
Very rarely do I give 5 stars! But I love this sushi place, now mind you, I am not a fan of fish eggs, or raw fish, the salmon is the only one I will eat not cooked, but this place never disappoints and I've eaten there LOTS!! If you're looking for authentic sushi, this may not be the place for you!
(5)
Tiffany M.
Every time I've eaten at Sushi-Ya, I've gotten horribly sick. The atmosphere is meh and the servers, save for one who quit, are subpar. I've witnessed unsavory things happening like chefs and wait staff sneezing or coughing and not washing their hands. Or using the bathroom and not washing their hands. It doesn't feel like a clean place. I've only been here twice but I will not return.
(1)
Dan T.
Instead of all-you-can-eat, they should call it as-much as you can stomach... OK, OK, it wasn't that bad, but wasn't good either. I drive to sushi house now. It's not great either, but better then here and the staff rules. Maybe avoid, or not... whatever.
(2)
Julie A.
Good option for cheaper sushi. I don't often like to eat in. I usually get it to-go since the restaurant itself is not the cleanest seeming.
(3)
Andrew S.
I've been coming here for years. In fact, my first real sushi experience was here. Though I've had much better sushi at near the same prices(for the All You Can Eat, at least), that was always in California, within 50 miles of an ocean. As far as sushi in Utah goes, this place is as good as any, and since I've been going here, it's steadily improved in all facets. The sushi is better, the place isn't so dirty anymore, and the service especially has gone from utterly useless if you're not at the bar to pretty dang good.
(5)
James B.
Always a fan of all you can eat Sushi. My second time here, the rice was very salty this time, but it was fine the first time I came here, so I'm sure it was just a one time thing, or perhaps it was just my palate. It costs $20 for all you can eat for dinner which is the standard price for all you can eat. The rolls were great. The restaurant isn't much to look at from the outside but don't judge, because they have done a great job inside. Service was good and I'd go back again.
(4)
Jacob P.
I highly enjoy this place and the service. I'm picky when it comes to my sushi. At first i was skeptical since the outside looks like a small place. Once i got inside it seemed nice and authentic. I have been here twice and loved my choices both times. They have great sushi and they price is definitely worth it. I like how they do the buffet pricing. Only if you go over the $18 dinner price will they charge you that. If you stay under then they go by how much your rolls were. I will be returning for more when my girlfriend has her sushi cravings.
(4)
Austin H.
After hearing good things about this place and getting a recommendation from a good friend, my wife and I were very much looking forward to trying this place out. When we entered the restaurant, we thought the koi pond was really neat and made our way to the front desk. There was nobody there, so we decided to wait around a bit. After a good 10 minutes, finally someone showed up (he was pleasant and friendly) and instructed us to sit wherever we pleased. We walked around a bit and after passing by several dirty tables, chose the one that looked the cleanest. We sat down (in a booth) and about fell into the broken bench seat. So, we switched sides and luckily found a working seat. However, I quickly noticed the table was sticky and had soy sauce and other debris still on it. Now, I've eaten in some awesome restaurants that were "dives" to know that how a restaurant looks can be deceiving. However, this should've been a warning signal. Undeterred, we decided to stay (after a briefly discussing leaving). We waited and waited to be served. The table of girls that sat down at the same time we did were served along with another party that came in later. I kept unsuccessfully trying to catch the eye of any employee that happened to walk by. After about 15 minutes, finally our waiter came by. He was actually fairly pleasant and helpful. So, that helped us feel better. We ordered the all-you-can-eat and waited for our meal. I've eaten sushi all over the country and all over the world, and make it myself (having first learned from my mother--a nisei). So, I know what constitutes good sushi. This was NOT good sushi. The sushi rice was either made up of crunchy, hard rice kernels, or was way too mushy. Also, all the sushi we ordered with avocado had completely unripe avocado. At first I thought there was some sort of weird green vegetable in the sushi. But after taking out the individual avocado pieces, I realized that it was just unripe avocado. With the nigiri, I could tell the sushi chef had to work it in their hand far too much. We were both starving, and so we ate everything anyway. However, that was not the end of our disappointment. The next morning (and on into the next day) we both suffered from bouts of food poisoning, wich really made me sad--mostly for my wife. This is the first time she got up the courage (because of all the good things we heard) to try sashimi. It just seems so strange to me that a place so highly recommended was so terrible. And all the reviews here are very positive. But not only did we get sick, but also the sushi was terrible. The sauces they had on things were good, and if the sushi rice would've been better, I can see how the combinations of flavors of the various sushi would actually be quite nice. However, I definitely will never eat there again, nor would I ever recommend it to anyone.
(1)
Dan P.
I've wanted to try this place out ever since I first saw it's simple yet colorful sign go up on the East side of State Street in Orem. You had me at "all-you-can-eat sushi". I finally got a chance to come here for dinner last Monday, and was very impressed. The restaurant itself is bigger than I expected, and it even has a Koi pond in the entryway. It wasn't very busy; there were only like two tables in the whole place. This caused me to be just a little reluctant at first, but we decided to go for it. My girlfriend (who is Japanese, incidentally) and I took a seat at the bar and got down to business. We both got all-you-can-eat and started ordering away. The next hour and a half was a full spectrum of delicious sushi delight. We ordered regular rolls, special rolls, and nigiri sushi, trying every single kind of fish that we could get our hands on. I was impressed with the freshness and quality of the fish, and the flavor combinations of the rolls that they created. Personally I am a fan of the simple nigiri sushi, and think you can tell the quality of a sushi shop best by trying that first. (There are no sauces or fillers to cover up the flavor of the fish.) I tried one of almost every piece of nigiri they had, and was not disappointed. As for the price, how about a quick comparison: We ate about 5 rolls between us, plus a whole bunch of nigiri sushi. If you tried to order all of this at Happy Sumo, you would easily be up into the $80 range. At Sushi-ya you can get all you can eat lunch for about $14 pp, and dinner for $19. I was chatting with our sushi chef, and it turns out this is the second Sushi ya to be opened, the first is in Twin Falls, ID. They are still assembling their workforce for this location so they haven't even started advertising yet, hence the small crowd. And he was right, for the small (but steady) amount of people that came in that night, the service staff numbers were just right. So basically, don't be deterred by a small crowd. Even with word of mouth alone, I think it's only a matter of time until their patronage explodes. **Update** I'm changing this review to four stars. It is still definitely a price value, but I think their quality has been slipping of late. And yes, the atmosphere is a bit funky... I like Jordan's comment - "ghetto sushi" all the way!
(4)
L D.
I had heard that Sushi Ya was 'ok' from a couple people so I decided to give it a try. My first observation was that the building is in a bit of disrepair, and filthy. The floor looked like it hadn't be mopped (or even swept) in weeks. The sushi was plain awful. Since it's all you can eat, they charge you extra for sushi you order but don't eat. This created a problem since we could not stomach the garbage put in front of us. I understand that one doesn't expect to find good sushi in Utah, but Sushi Ya was absolutely awful, and the restaurant itself was dirty. Gross.
(1)
Jordan L.
I visit Sushi Ya about once a month with my co-workers. The sushi is great for an all you can eat, but the ambiance is terrible. The place is old, worn out, and often lacks the tidiness I'd expect to see from a reputable restaurant. My other complaint is the level of service - it really isn't their strong suit. All that being said, if your in the mood for some great all you can eat "ghetto" sushi, this is the place to go.
(3)
Kember B.
Best sushi for the price. I'm all about enjoying my meal without paying an arm and a leg. There are some places that sell a specific roll that I like more, but over all this is my favorite place in Orem.
(5)
Jeremiah R.
Good variety of American-ized sushi and nigiri. Decent prices. All you can eat dinner menu, drink and tip is about $25. My favorite local sushi place.
(4)
Kevin D.
Good restraunt the AYCE is a good price loved the seared salmon. It isn't that good on the eyes but totally worth it. i work down the street it is a frequent of the guys.
(3)
Jeff J.
I only write positive experiences with exceptional restaurants, but during and after my dining with this restaurant I was utterly unimpressed with the quality of the sushi. Each piece of sushi (nigiri) that I tried was not fresh and had a pungent taste...on the verge of going bad. I switched to a roll partially baked and even that roll tasted pungent and the tempura had the flavor of old cooking oil. I finished with muscles and to my belief was the worst dish of the night. I travel abroad and love various cuisine and mostly sushi and I know I'm not in San Diego where I am from, but in all the 30 years I have been eating sushi, this was my worse experience ever. I did tell the cashier and she was very apologetic about my experience. Don't waste your time or health on sushi that is not fresh for consumption, find another restaurant in this area.
(1)
Benjamin G.
In the past five years I have traveled the world and matured my sushi tastes. Sushi-Ya is what it is: cheap all-you-can-eat sushi in Utah County. This is a nice intro to sushi for beginners who need a lot of eel sauce in order to feel comfortable eating raw fish, or as a place for you to stuff your face, but it's not the 3.5-star joint that it currently rates as on Yelp. I haven't been in several years now and probably wouldn't go again. Pony up some money, be okay with not coming away stuffed, and go to Shoga, Tsunami, or Takashi up in SLC. Skip the fishy-smelling stuff at Sushi-Ya.
(2)
Laura M.
Husband and I eat a lot of sushi, this place is awesome for their all you can eat, and it's usually pretty fresh, in the last four or so years I've been eating here we've only had a bit fishy nigiri once or twice, even that was okay. This place is our go to place, here in town. Our second favorite sushi, our first is in CA.
(4)
Laurie B.
Despite the look from the outside (and frankly, even the inside), this place has really tasty sushi rolls! Lots of diversity, and the all-you-can-eat is a really great bang for your buck. I've been three times now and have loved every roll I've ever eaten there.
(4)
Reza T.
I am a lover and pro about Sushi. Cons about this place: 1- Very bad customer service. We needed to talk to their manager. Anyone who we asked about a manager, was claiming that I am the manager. Finally we found out all of these Asian waitresses are supporting each other by lying to us and there is nobody to be responsible. 2- Lying to the customers! Yamato and Happy Sumo are much better places! Do not waist your money for some non fresh ingredients in Susi Ya! Waitress named July Wen was very rude!
(1)
Matt Z.
Sushi-Ya is my favorite sushi place in Utah Valley. I am a vegan and they have four rolls on the menu that are vegan friendly (Avocumber, Spicy Cucumber, Yapi and Tempura Veggie hold the eel sauce). No other sushi house has that many options available. The rolls are really good, and you can't beat the price for all you can eat! Also a tip that I learned, kids under 5 eat for free if you order the all you can eat. My three year old daughter loves this place and I take her regularly.
(5)
Nicole L.
All you can eat sushi. I was there when they said sushi. Great sushi for UTAH. Shocked. I have had sushi all around the country. We had a group of 7. The rolls just kept coming. It was sushi heaven and then over load for like 5 minutes and then back to heaven again. Great job
(3)
Cameron C.
It's all-you-can-eat sushi in a run-down building... Is there really any more you need to know?
(2)
John C.
I have been there for the all-you-can-eat lunch. I am not a sushi aficionado, so I prefer sushi with crab and/or shrimp tempura, and I like tempura style rolls. If you are really hungry then go to the all-you-can eat. Though at $30 for two people, you can get enough buying by the roll. You tell the waitress you want the all you can eat and then mark the rolls you want, from the A & B category (add C category for the $20 dinner option). We had three rounds of sushi, as we tried to only order what we knew we would finish and not have a huge smattering of rolls in front of us from the get-go. Each round of rolls, seemed to take a little longer to be served than the last. If that is intentional, it would bother me and encourage me to get more food upfront over spacing it out. The rolls have a healthy portion of rice in them, which goes to getting what you pay for. There is also a sheet that says rules of the all you can eat are you must eat all the rice. My only disappointment were that there were only a few rolls that interested us, wanting more shrimp & crab options and there was only one roll that is tempura style, where the roll itself is fried. As far as sushi goes, it's an ok place. As far as sushi goes in Utah, and for all you can eat, it's a good place to go. Go here is you are hungry and need a sushi fix. Don't skip over the B menu items. I like the cooked scallop (a piece of scallop over rice). Find out what sushi rolls you like and pile up on those when you return.
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Tyson B.
Don't judge me, but I think sushi Ya could be one of the greatest sushi restaurants in Utah County. People always rant and rave about Happy Sumo, but it isn't anything special. You have your standard rolls and your standard various plate options, but nothing out of the ordinary. Sushi Ya goes above and beyond, and if you're really hungry, you can get all you can eat. There are so many unique rolls here, that I never even have to order the same role twice. some of the roles they have on the menu cannot be found in very many sushi restaurants anywhere. One of the only reasons I'm giving this restaurant for stars, is because of the service. If you aren't sitting at the bar, you are often slow to be served by the waitress, and you often have to wait quite a long time between drink refills. However, that being said, if you sit at the bar they will feed you so fast you won't even know what to do with yourself. Be sure to Tip your sushi chefs because they do a fantastic job. Try getting an upside down shrimp if you can. Also, the Godzilla roll and the Playboy roll there are some of the best I've had. I have also tried a few of their bento boxes, and they do not disappoint. If this restaurant to stop at service a little bit, I could deathly make it into the five-star region. It is a little diving inside, but that's not what I'm there for. For the price, the all-you-can-eat sushi deal is by far the best value around. If I were to go to Happy Sumo and order the same amount of food that I do it sushi Ya, I would end up leaving their having spent nearly a hundred dollars. Be adventurous, try the all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant you have driven past many times but never given the chance.
(4)Kayleigh W.
I have a severe allergy to any type of shellfish, but dare to venture into sushi places. Sushi-Ya did not disappoint! I didn't have to worry about cross-contamination and our rolls were delicious (although don't ask me what I ordered, I don't remember!). The restaurant was dimly lit and quiet. The only thing I dislike is that if you order the all you can eat sushi you have to pay for what you don't eat. I understand not wasting, but that's just silly. So, if you get the all you can eat sushi make sure you are very hungry! Otherwise I'd advise paying for individual rolls.
(4)Kelly H.
A lot of people say it's not super-high-quality sushi. They're probably right, but I don't care. This is my favorite sushi place, and I'm sticking to it. My husband and I love coming here any time we can find an excuse to splurge. Godzilla rolls forever!
(5)Connor R.
The selection of quality sushi restaurants in Utah County has always been disappointing. Sushi Ya is okay, but it isn't great. 99% of their rolls are tempura fried which makes you feel quite sick after having a few. The tempura is nice and flakey and has a good crunch and consistency. The service leaves much to be desired, with the waitress only coming to the table several times each time I'm there, even if I'm here for an hour. I'd recommend Sushi Ya as something on the cheaper side that's going to get you full and do the job.
(3)Robert L.
Sucks! A ton of rice,the chewiest mussels i have ever tried to eat. Ask for miso soup never got it. Bathrooms unclean that was my first mistake should have walked out then. Shame on me. I travel the US and Canada for the past 30 years and this place is plain ass Sorry. All you people that rave about this place have no taste.
(1)J.K. R.
I've had sushi all over the Salt Lake and Utah valleys--from stuff that tasted like canned cat food mixed with wet toilet paper, to fish so good that it must have been blessed by Poseidon himself--and I'd developed a firm belief that good AYCE sushi just didn't exist. A belief I held proudly, that is, until my friend convinced me to try this place in 2010. I reluctantly broke bread with him here (but not real bread--it's a sushi place, you know) and on that fateful day, history was made. We've eaten here probably 20 times since. The three things this restaurant does best are value, flavor, and consistency. VALUE: My pal and I will work up a good case of the hungries by raking leaves or navigating the raging Provo River, and then we'll head on over to the Sushi Ya. Each of us will get 4-5 rolls from the AYCE dinner menu (usually the Playboy, Mama, Rocky Mountain, Spicy Crunch, and perhaps one wildcard) and the dozen mussels. That's a large and delicious meal for about $25 dollars per person after tax and tip. FLAVOR: Go eat those rolls and mussels and tell me that's not one of the tastiest meals you've had this year. And I'm saying this in November; that means you've got almost 11 whole months of meals to compare with this one! I'm not worried. I know what I said. CONSISTENCY: What surprised me about this AYCE sushi, beyond its value and taste, was its consistency. The rolls and mussels look and taste exactly the same (if not a little better) every time we go in. Every. Single. Time. And on top of that, I've been to their new Draper location twice this year, and was shocked to find that the food there is a carbon copy of the original Orem location. How do they do it? Must be magic. Good luck explaining this one, Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Now is the time in my review where I will mention what I'd like to see change or improve at the Sushi Ya. 1. This first one is easy--be open on Sundays. I'd probably feast at the Draper location every other Sunday, were it open. But I understand that business would probably be too light to make it a profitable day. Still, a man can dream. 2. The only real con that I feel when I eat at these stores is that they suffer a little bit from what I like to call "Cafe Rio Syndrome." I just made that up, right now, and you can use it if you want, but remember who came up with it. Me, that's who. By "Cafe Rio Syndrome," I mean that the food is delicious, but the best rolls on the AYCE are basically the same 5 or 6 ingredients, just arranged in different ways. It would be nice to have more variety there. I am now realizing that Jim Gaffigan said something similar about Mexican food in general--the same 5 things just put together different ways. Does that make my invention of the term "Cafe Rio Syndrome" less awesome? No it does not. But let's get back to reviewing the Sushi Ya. Seriously, do yourself a favor and try out the dinner AYCE--it's excellent all around. I've always been treated well here, and am always happy when I walk into and out of the restaurant. I hope they continue to perform awesomely, and that they're around for a very long time. tl;dr Sushi Ya rocks the casbah
(5)Eric H.
Love this place! Especially for lunchtime all you can eat! Sit at the sushi bar if you can, get your orders filled quickly and watch them make it. You used to be able to get a free drink order with a student card, not sure that is the case anymore, but doesn't hurt to ask.
(5)Yulister F.
In terms of Cheap sushi to fill me up I used to go to this place. We've usually recieve slow service here, unless you are sitting at the bar. My last time going here I was at the bar with my friend, both planning on eating their all you can eat. The chef made our first rolls then went off to the back to either their kitchen maybe or the bathroom. Nonetheless on his way back I saw him run his hand through his hair. Thinking he was just going to wash his hands at that point I was shocked to see him just put gloves on (at least he had the decency to do that). While my friend wasn't as bother at this as I was, I still refused to eat anything he made. This place is dirty, and I wont be eating here again.
(1)Joel R.
Between my wife and I we ordered 8 roles. And my overall impression was that it was 'an okay place.' I think we will go other places before going back. We ordered a few of the recommended roles, the Vegas, Volcano, and a few others Summer, Spicy Tuna (these are tempura roles) and they were pretty tasty if I would have left at that I probably would have been satisfied but we ordered a couple raw fish roles like the Rainbow and Takamaki and they were not as good. They didn't taste as fresh. So overall the good was alright but nothing to go out of your way for. The atmosphere - was not my favorite place by any means. Bathrooms were lacking in the cleanliness area but the service was GREAT! Everyone we talked to was extremely nice and helpful.
(3)D. W.
I was meeting a friend there and this place had just barely opened. The decor wasn't quite ready and it still had a very unfinished aspect to the place, including to the server, who tried really hard but maybe wasn't quite all the way trained. However, the sushi was definitely on the money and we had a lot of it, especially the crystal shrimp. I think we ordered 3 of those alone and I probably had most of them. If you go, definitely get that. They do it very, very well. There was a lot of things they could have done better (and maybe have by now - this is just too much of a drive for me to make regularly), but I've recommended it every time someone who likes sushi asks me for a recommendation down there and none of them have ever been disappointed. Good food at a pretty decent price, for at least mid-range sushi...hard to beat. If I lived down there, I'd probably be at this place at least weekly.
(4)Kristen S.
I love the 49'ers roll. Sooo yummy! They are reasonably priced and have nice waitresses!
(4)Dennis G.
My brothers and I used to eat here all the time when it first opened. Service was great, sushi was really delicious, and it seemed like a very nice environment. that was over four years ago. Currently I would say the food leaves something to be desired. Experiencing many sushi buffets, I would say Sushi-Ya is one of my last resorts. They limit you to 3 rolls per round, they never refill drinks & if you're part of a big group, it's almost impossible to find a server that wants to serve you. I've also found that the sushi is packed with more rice & layered with sauces to cover up the smell of the not-so-fresh fish. That doesn't sit well with me that a place is willing to serve bad food for good money. Some days it's real good, but it's a lot of Hit-n-Miss. If you're desperate to eat sushi & a lot, then hit this place up. Other than that, I'd find a better place.
(2)Curtis C.
I will never eat here again. Cheap sushi is never a good idea, you get exactly what you paid for. I tried pieces of a couple rolls and just about had to spit them out. If you've ever had good sushi, just don't do this to yourself. My girlfriend had never had sushi and tried some here and absolutely hated it. I was scared that sushi would be ruined for her forever, but then we went to another place a couple weeks later and now she's a huge sushi fan. You wouldn't buy a $50 phone and expect it to be a good phone, it's the same with sushi. The rolls were just bad. I can't even think of anything else to say. Utah is full of garbage cheap sushi and this is just another place with exactly that. Stay far, far away.
(1)Felipe Z.
Oh Sushi Ya... How I have abused of your great price for the past 3 years... 4 Great things about Sushi-Ya: - Awesome variety - Great and fast Service - Lots and lots of space for lots and lots of people. Coming in groups is always fun. - The price. 15 bucks for lunch. 20 bucks for dinner. Other good things are the freshness of the materials they use, I've been there a ton, like easily 20 times maybe more actually (embarrassing) and I would say 4/5 times the food will be fresh. Every once in a while you get some iffy fish, that doesn't taste as well, but its not bad, and considering this place is located in the middle of the mountains, I can be forgiving. And although the place is clean, because of the choice of colors of the walls, and everything in general, it looks like the place is being very well taken care of, but I think its just the colors, not that they don't clean it, because i ALWAYS see them cleaning it. Try the summer, sushi-ya, and rainbow rolls. Also, the nigiri can be surprisingly good, especially the sake (salmon) one. Its as good as it can get for an all-you-can-eat experience in the Provo/Orem Utah area.
(4)Garry C.
I enjoyed some good sushi. The rice was cooked well, the salmon was just right and the salmon eggs were tasty. The best part was some stranger paid my bill.
(4)Carlos G.
Love coming here my favorite rolls are Godzilla 49ners and hybrid these rolls are always my first rolls I get I always come for all you can eat and can only get like 6 rolls is amazing sushi and they always make everything right I've seriously never ha one complaint!! Would recommend it to anyone that wants to try sushi or that loves sushi
(5)Nate B.
Amazing sushi!! I have eaten sushi all over at great places, including japan. Sushi ya has superb quality and it is a buffet! I have eaten here at least 15 times or so and it is always great. You can pay for expensive sushi at other places to help you feel good, or you can get great sushi here for a great price!
(5)Steve K.
Very solid 3 stars. You can't expect 4 or 5 stars from an all-you-can-eat place IMO. Sushi Ya is as good as it can get IMO. If you're looking for quick fill-er-up and love sushi. Stop in at sushi ya you wont be disappointed.
(3)Rocky M.
I love this place for all you can eat sushi. It's hard to find a good place especially in utah. So take what you can get. Happy sumo is overrated for sushi and their prices are way to expensive. Rather pay all you can eat than by the rolls.
(5)Kris I.
Sushi-Ya is kind of like the TARDIS: it's much bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside. Yeah, I just mauled a Dr. Who joke. Wanna make something of it? Husband and I went to Sushi-Ya for lunch with 5 friends, all of whom are notorious for being big eaters. I thought it was a great deal for all you can eat sushi ($14 at lunch) but I was bummed that the really delicious looking rolls were not included in the lunch price. Despite sitting in a separate dining room to accommodate our group, we had several waitresses checking in on us constantly. Service was VERY fast, usually we'd finish a round and wait about 2 minutes before the next one came out. We ordered 7 rounds or so and probably decimated their fish supply - sorry about that. But really, everything was delicious. Except the salmon skin. That one, not a fan. The 49rs roll was my favorite, but the table agreed that the Summer and Happy rolls were great, as was the Veggie Tempura. I'd go again in a huge group, but I don't think I'd go with just my husband and me. It's more fun to go with lots of people so you can try out a bazillion different things.
(4)Todd A.
This place is glorious! Of course it's not the best looking place, but that adds to the whole experience. The Sushi is the best around.
(4)Marriner M.
After visiting most of the endless sushi places in Utah valley this is hands down our best pick for quality, value and service. The waitstaff are very helpful and always running around working hard to keep you happy. Favorites are the rainbow hand roll, all nigiri, and the california crunch. My favorite roll ever is there Alaskan with crab, salmon and salmon egg...its fantastic but not on lunch menu. With tax its $15 for lunch....very nice!
(5)Justin G.
All-you-can-eat sushi is especially hard to come by in Utah, and while I'm still holding out for a better place, Sushi-Ya is currently the best one around. I am a huge sushi fan but it's so expensive it's hard to go very often. Sushi-Ya is great if you have a big appetite because they have a huge menu, so you can try a lot of different kinds. The sushi presentation was good, but not anything special. Most of the rolls were decent, and a few were really good. Sushi-Ya isn't the best sushi place in Utah Valley, but at least it's all-you-can-eat!
(3)Richard S.
Filthy. I refuse to eat here again. I even had warm sushi as we were wrapping up. I'm sorry, you get what you pay for and cheap all you can eat Sushi is a recipe for disaster.
(1)Lianne B.
Yes, this place is dark and the atmosphere is funky. However, the staff is wonderful, the food good, and frankly, we love the all you can eat aspect. Their nigiri sushi is quite good, as are some of the rolls. Fish is always fresh, beer always cold. Not the best sushi in the world, but hey, this is Orem, UT.
(4)Phil S.
Great sushi. I'm a new lover of Sushi. Fairly quick service.
(5)Caroline S.
This review of Sushi Ya is long overdue. I first came here over 3 years ago and thought it was pretty good, but I wasn't that impressed. I am from a major metropolitan area, so my food standards are pretty high. That being said, I now frequent the place (seriously...I've been here about 5 times in the past two months) and I go for dinner every time. I am just like the next person--a college student that tries hard to save money everywhere I can--but the few bucks' per person difference for dinner instead of lunch is worth it. The best rolls are on the menu that is reserved for dinner pricing (at least for the AYCE). And it's worth mentioning that I've never gotten sick here. Some say that the rolls are bland and I have to disagree. It is ALL about which rolls you choose, and from the many times I've been there with my husband and friends, we've found some of the best rolls that have really upgraded Sushi Ya to a great sushi place. Stick with my suggestions--you'll be very glad you did. It's worth mentioning that the wait between orders is a little bit longer than I'd like, but the secret is to sit at the bar--you basically have a sushi chef at your bidding and the rolls take a few minutes rather than 10 or 15 minutes. Plus, you get to watch them make it, which is a pretty cool experience. I love sitting at the bar when I go with my husband because I feel like the setting is so much more intimate--plus, the service is amazing and fast. Now to the good stuff: the sushi. Our favorite rolls, hands down, are the Mama and Rocky Mountain rolls. We always start and end with these two rolls. They are absolutely fabulous. The fresh fish on top of the Mama, coupled with the eel sauce (which is fantastic) is unreal. I don't know what they put on top of the Rocky Mountain, but it is ah-mazing. We always try new rolls but end up back at these two. I honestly would pay $20 just to eat these two rolls over and over--they are THAT good. The rolls with crystal shrimp are definitely worth having--their crystal shrimp is my personal favorite main ingredient. Others worth mentioning are the Barney Rubble--love the tempura shrimp and cucumber with tuna on top!, the CK Special--I loved the contrast of the sweet Thai chili sauce drizzled over it--the Godzilla (a little spicy in my opinion), the Volcano (as recommended by our sushi chef, but make sure you have room for this one--it's a HUGE roll), and the Rainbow roll. I had tuna and salmon nigiri, and i didn't really like it all that much because it came with so much rice, and as a previous reviewer mentioned, it did have a little fridge-aftertaste. I've been to Happy Sumo, and I think that they have some good rolls and probably have fresher fish, but the slight difference in quality is reflected in the price per roll. Sushi Ya is my favorite sushi place around Provo--the flavor and quality is there, and is hands-down a fantastic value. I would rather go for Dinner and visit less frequently than go for Lunch--the few dollars is worth it! I promise!
(5)Jay T.
Sushi Ya is mediocre sushi. The service was slow the time I went, and the sushi didn't taste as fresh as other places I have been. If I had to choose between Wild Ginger and Sushi Ya I would go back to Wild Ginger. Happy Sumo is good, but I don't think they offer an all-you-can-eat option. The place is not extremely dumpy, but it doesn't have as fresh and clean an appearance as Wild Ginger and Happy Sumo. Save yourself a trip and go elsewhere.
(2)Christian W.
Quite frankly the best sushi in PROVO! For about $20 you can enjoy all-you-can-eat sushi...and if you can eat more than TWO rolls on your own, you might consider this option. Which are my TOP 3 FAVORITE rolls at Sushi-Ya? 1. The CK Special roll (hands down my favorite...so good!) 2. The Las Vegas roll 3. The Spicy Crunch roll What do I LIKE about Sushi-Ya? -They changed their management and, therefore, provide a cleaner and more enjoyable environment for their customers -Waiters are very helpful -Wait time for your food is minimal -The restaurant offers a great environment to relax and just enjoy the company of friends/family (especially if you're doing the all-you-can eat sushi deal) What do I DISLIKE about SUshi-Ya? -Personally, I'm happy with Sushi-Ya and have no real complaints. **If you're looking for a super luxurious, L.A. style sushi experience...this is probably not the place for you...but if you're in the mood for good sushi and just want a place to "chill" with friends/family...then this is the place for you! I love Sushi-Ya and I go all the time with my fiancee and friends/family! It's a great place for large group gatherings.
(5)Jason D.
Sushi-Ya has probably the best all-you-can-eat sushi I've ever had. That being said, it really isn't that good when compared to other places.The fish here really isn't the freshest and you can tell just by looking at it, but it's still relatively good. Also, I'm not a fan of all-you-can-eat sushi, it usually means they don't have a single item good enough to sell itself, so they bundle it together to make it a better deal. My friends really like the godzilla roll. It is a deep-fried roll which is very Americanized, but it does taste good. If you're friends have never tried sushi this is a good place to start. Also, if you go with a larger group of people you can order several rolls and try just about everything. I tried the nigiri here, but it wasn't that good. I'd recommend staying with the rolls. I thought about giving this place 2 stars, but for the price, location, and service this place is a good deal for all-you-can-eat sushi, even if it isn't the best.
(3)Shannon R.
Real good. Highly recommend the Godzilla
(5)Hungry G.
Hungry G. loves sushi, but it can get expensive. It's not always easy to find all-you-can-eat sushi, and when you do, the quality is often suspect. Sushi-Ya manages to provide fairly high quality sushi at a reasonable price. The lunch special is $13.95 and the dinner is $18.95. You can easily get your money's worth. My favorite is the Godzilla Roll: white tuna and green onions tempura fried with a spicy sauce. The Rainbow Roll is also very good: yellow tail, tuna, salmon and tobiko. They also have a variety of veggie rolls and rolls with cooked fish for beginners. Their nigiri sushi is also good and reasonably fresh. Newbies should try the unagi sushi (grilled eel) or the seared tuna. This is a fun place to try new things and develop a love for sushi. The waitresses are very helpful and attentive. I will definitely be coming back. While other places may have better sushi, it's hard to beat Sushi-ya for the right mix of quantity, quality, and affordability.
(4)Sandra L.
Great service, good sushi for Utah, and fun atmosphere! The place looks a little ghetto to be honest, but it has great food! Price is just right, and you can actually communicate with the people who work there! I have to admit, I'm a loyal fan of Sushi-Ya, but you'll love the place too! Go eat here!!
(4)Pernilla K.
First of all, the building looks really dumpy and ghetto, but once you enter it actually is a lot bigger, prettier and nicer inside. So don't let the ugly exterior scare you away. HOWEVER, I would have to say nay on their sushi. Don't get me wrong, the all-you-can-eat deal is great and they do have good selection of sushi for the deal, but the fish did not taste fresh to me. The salmon nigiri I ordered came with an extra flavour of "fridge", the tamago was really bland and the California Crunch had too thick of a batter around and it tasted kinda fast foodish. Perhaps I caught them at a bad evening, but gotta judge by what I experienced. Their prices are lower in general, so if you're craving sushi and your wallet is going sadface - it's still worth it. For example, my order of salmon nigiri went for $3 at Sushi-Ya and Shoga charges $5.75 for an order. While it taste better, it's also almost double the price. There are better options than either of them, but I'd say Sushi-Ya is among the cheapest sushi in the area. EDIT: Tried this a second time and it almost made me wanna rate this even lower. The tempura batter is not authentic at all, and the sushi I ordered this time was still really fast foody. Sorry, but this is definitely among the worst options in the area.
(2)Mark B.
Sushi Ya isn't the best sushi I've ever had but the price of less than $20 for all you can eat sushi can't be beat. For awhile my wife and I would go there at least once a week. A new owner came in Feb/March of 2010 and and all old employees we really liked are gone. Verdict is still out on new ones. We have had mixed service in the last month. Sitting at the bar is always best bet for fast service. Table service has been sketchy and different waiters on every visit. Sushi is about same quality as it has always been and depends on which chef you get.
(4)Sasha T.
Great Americanized sushi. It seems like the fish and rice is fresher at night rather than lunch. Every time I've gone there for lunch the rice tastes like it's couple days old. The freshness is kinda like a Russian roulette. Ive gotten sick from this place before, but somehow i keep on going bac. Ghetto atmosphere. Horrible service. But again, some people think it's that good. We love their 49, crystal shrimp, and Godzilla. Those three rolls make us go back over and over.
(3)Morgan V.
I'm a giant fan of Sushi Ya. Is it the best sushi in the world? No. I've had far better in Asia and on the coasts. But give me a break, this is Utah! And it is cheap! I'm a little confused about the people who complain about the prices. The all-you-can-eat deal is great, especially for lunch. I don't know where you're going to find cheaper sushi. This is a great find. I can't believe I made it so long without going to Sushi Ya before now.
(4)Joe L.
My brother loves this place and I tried a couple of the rolls he had and they are very good. I decided to visit the restaurant myself with family and try it out. The food was quite good, but the restaurant was incredibly dirty! The floors are dirty from the front door to the eating area. The glass between booths has kids old hand prints. I was actually nervous to be eating the food because of how dirty the restaurant was. The women's restroom was "out of order." When you're eating raw fish, you have to trust that the place is clean.
(2)Areli A.
My favorite sushi place. Great sushi, great price, pretty good service may of the time. Sometimes it gets slow. Saturdays are the day to call ahead and make a reservation, if they even take reservations, because it gets BUSY :) make sure you go hungry because it's all you can eat. But you can also just but a roll or 2. Rolls I would recommend Summer Spicy Tuna Las Vegas Crystal Shrimp Godzilla 49er's New Orleans Happy Enjoy.
(5)Phil S.
Mediocre at best. I have been to this place a lot of times and it takes forever to bring your order. You can wait for 40 minutes for your first plate of sushi and another 40 minutes for your next. It almost feel like they do it this way so you don't have time to stay their and eat.
(2)Paul C.
This is one of my all time favorite places to go. The all-you-can-eat dinner special is always a good idea. The sushi is good quality for what you pay, and the people are always friendly and willing to work with you. For how much I love this place, I do not come here enough.
(5)Phi T.
I have revisited this place a few times since my last review and felt like they don't deserve 4 star anymore. I've noticed that your first couple rolls they will do a pretty good fish to rice proportion, but as you get to your 4th and 5ths they will pack you down with rice and the fish slices gradually get thinner and thinner. The quality of their sushi is lacking so you will have to stuff your face to make that $20 worth. From my experience, 45 minutes or so of sushi pleasure isn't worth 5 hours of agony from overeating. No more all you can eat sushi for me for a long time..my jeans are getting tight. Eek!
(3)J W.
I think I just knocked a dog year off of my lifespan! I just moved from Brooklyn to Utah and I can honestly say this was the worst food I have ever eaten (I refuse to call it Sushi). The MRE's at fort Benning were fresher... I wanted to support a local restaurant but left fearing for my health after sampling three rolls all equally poor. The fish color and texture was way off and the "Spicy Tuna" tasted like cat food smells (think District 9). I am not being unfair the restaurant is obviously suffering from financial strain because the food mirrors the appearance of the restaurant exterior.
(1)Isaac F.
Nothing but sushi and it's awesome! Service is good and the rolls and sushi were great! I've never lived on the coasts but for what I've had this is great sushi for a cheap price. Come at lunch for the all you can eat.
(5)Dustin B.
I'd say this is a bit overpriced for a sushi bar, and that coming from the perspective that most sushi bars are overpriced to begin with. I've just sat at the bar and it wasn't as drity as some people who review here have said but maybe it's because you're at the center of attention with the sushi chefs that they get a bit more attention. I had the all you can eat lunch special and the rolls are decent but not as polished as some of the places that make fancy unique rolls. Most rolls are the standard rolls you find in sushi bars across the nation. The nigiri is decent, and not of questionable freshness like you get in grocery store lunch cases. But it's very obvious that you're eating fish in a state that is 600 miles removed from the nearest ocean. For an all you can eat sushi store this is the same as most places, I really wish there was better in Utah but you get what you can here.
(3)Will S.
Best value sushi in Provo area. They have some interesting rolls (Godzilla) but most are really good. they also have the basic raw fish on rice, and $20 for all you can eat it is no contest. Three of us have gone and got $400 of sushi for $60, and you cannot beat that.
(5)Barry C.
I've been to Sushi Ya at least once a month for the past year or so. We go with coworkers for lunch and always come away completely full, satisfied, and happy. The service is, for the most part, prompt and accurate. On a few occasions they left out a roll or two from our order, but because it's all you can eat, we just ordered them again with the next round of sushi. My favorite roll is the Godzilla - a white tuna roll deep fried tempura style, topped with some amazing sauces (slightly spicy) and garnished with green onions. It's a feast for the eyes as well as the mouth. The other rolls, at lunch anyway, aren't particularly exotic, but provide enough variety and flavor to make you wish you had more room in your stomach to eat one of everything. It's best to go with three or four people so you can all get different rolls and enjoy a larger variety of sushi before you fill up. Lunch will run you about 20.00 bucks with the sushi, soft drink, and tip included so it's not something you'd do all the time, but it's definitely worth every penny. Enjoy!
(4)Kurt M.
Great sushi, great price. I recommend the Orange Julius.
(5)Jennifer W.
I've only eaten here once( a couple of years ago), but the rolls were very fishy and did not taste fresh at all - I only ate a few bites and decided that it wasn't worth risking getting sick. Maybe things have improved since then, but there are so many other choices for sushi - I'd skip this place.
(1)Wes M.
PLEASE CLEAN YOUR RESTAURANT!!!! I have been here several times, and it is always dirt. This last time was the worst. The All U Can Eat Sushi is a good deal, and the sushi isn't that bad. I am writing this in hopes that the restaurant reads their reviews, but judging by past reviews, and cleanliness still being a problem, they don't. The floors are always dirty, dust covers everything, and this time the bathrooms were on par with a truck stop in India. There are always at least 1 to 2 employs sitting around doing nothing. Please pick up a mop and clean. They are closed between lunch and dinner, that sounds like a good time to clean. Maybe close for 3 days, put a fresh coat of paint on the walls, and CLEAN. That being said, I am sure I will be back.
(3)Francis Q.
This location has been through so many changes that I was initially apprehensive to try it out. However, based upon an internet search for reviews, and seeing that the comments were positive, my wife and I decided to give it a try, tonight. I was born and raised in San Francisco where there is a plethora of fantastic Asian food. My mother, who is Chinese, was raised in Kobe, Japan. I've had the privilege of visiting Kobe on several occasions and tasting authentic Japanese food. Growing up in San Francisco, my mother took me to many of her favorite restaurants. So, you can say, I have a very picky palate when it comes to Asian foods. Well, I have to say that this is the best sushi bar in Utah County. The art of sushi making has changed over the past several years. Chefs are now making exotic sushi rolls and this restaurant is no different. The moment we sat down, one of the sushi chefs suggested we try the Barney Rubble. It was an incredible piece of art only to be surpassed by the taste sensation and the blending of texture. The Barney Rubble was one of many creative sushi rolls. The roll consisted of tempura shrimp and cucumber in the center of the roll, wrapped seaweed and rice with sliced tuna on top of the roll. Then a light and flavorful sauce was drizzled over the roll along with a light sprinkle of sesame seeds. The combination was incredible!!! Everything we had was just as delectable as the Barney Rubble. I would have given this restaurant 5 stars except for one thing. They use fake crab in their sushi. I ordered the Spicey Crab without even considering I was 700 miles from the ocean. When the dish came out, I immediately recognized it for what it was. Since the house rule was you ate what you ordered, I followed the rules. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against fake crab, it's just that until I moved to Utah County 20 years ago, the only type of crab I ever had was fresh Dungeness, so the fake stuff is really disappointing. However, the krab was the only dish I didn't like. By the time an hour and a half had passed, my wife and I ended up eating nearly $50 worth of food. I realize that Happy Sumo has creative sushi rolls like Sushi Ya, but I think for the price, Sushi Ya wins, hands down.
(4)Ichiro K.
It's a-OK place. It's all you can eat. I don't like rice here.
(3)Revoir D.
Awesome restaurant. All-you-can-eat sushi! The fish is fresh and the rolls are made to order. You can purchase the all-you-can-eat deal (I think it's $14 for lunch and $19 for dinner), or order items individually. Obviously, the all-you-can-eat deal is much better. As you might expect, none of the rolls are particularly exotic, but they are still better than most in town (e.g., De Mae). They have sashimi, hand-rolls, cooked scallops and mussels, and a wide assortment of maki rolls. I recommend sitting at the sushi bar for quicker service. They will only serve 1-2 items at a time and you must finish everything before they will prepare anything else. If you are sitting a table, there can be 5-10 minute waits between courses. At the bar, rolls come out 3-5 minutes after ordering. Overalll, the sushi is good and you can't be the price, but I still think Yamato makes the best sushi in town.
(4)Bethany R.
I love Sushi Ya. The quality of the food is phenomenal and the price is great. My favorite is the Spicy Crunchy roll and the Summer roll. This is the best place in the Provo/Orem area for sushi.
(5)David K.
Disgusting, not fresh (overly fishy), and not tasty. Horrible quality sushi--maybe the worst I've ever had in my life. I would never go there again even if someone paid me. I wish there was a negative star rating possible for this place--and i'm a very positive person--I'm also real. :) Try Takashi, Sapa, or Tsunami instead. Much better than this place.
(1)Jaden S.
Overall it was good all you can eat sushi. The rolls are so big though I don't know if my wife and I got our monies worth for the $18.95 all you can eat. We were full after about 5 rolls. The rolls we tried were all decently tasty. I'm not a big tuna guy, so the Play Boy didn't thrill me. The CK special was by far my favorite one! Order it! All you can eat sushi is always better with more ppl because you can try a lot of rolls and you're not forced to finish the same roll as much. But overall for the all you can eat sushi I would highly recommend you try Sushi Ya. It's the cheapest around
(4)Tyler R.
I love the sushi here! You really can't find a lot of good sushi places these days, but these guys have really nailed it.
(5)Iris R.
Best sushi in Utah county. Anything you order is amazing, especially volcano roll. Highly recommend it.
(5)Susan H.
We love sushi ya!!! They never disappoint. Although it is getting more popular so the wait times are going up
(5)Adam S.
Not the best I've had but decent enough to come back. The Las Vegas roll was big and really good.
(4)Grace H.
This place always does well. Looks like a total hole in the wall, but when you go inside, the interior is actually really cool and perfect for an intimate sushi date night. The services is pretty good, but slow if you are not at the bar. This is common though at sushi places, so I typically sit at the bar unless I'm going to sushi with a larger group. The rollers keep them tight and full. If you like a tempura roll, their Godzilla is the best tempura I've had around! The AYCE is a great deal here, especially at lunch time.
(3)Mae A.
Very rarely do I give 5 stars! But I love this sushi place, now mind you, I am not a fan of fish eggs, or raw fish, the salmon is the only one I will eat not cooked, but this place never disappoints and I've eaten there LOTS!! If you're looking for authentic sushi, this may not be the place for you!
(5)Tiffany M.
Every time I've eaten at Sushi-Ya, I've gotten horribly sick. The atmosphere is meh and the servers, save for one who quit, are subpar. I've witnessed unsavory things happening like chefs and wait staff sneezing or coughing and not washing their hands. Or using the bathroom and not washing their hands. It doesn't feel like a clean place. I've only been here twice but I will not return.
(1)Dan T.
Instead of all-you-can-eat, they should call it as-much as you can stomach... OK, OK, it wasn't that bad, but wasn't good either. I drive to sushi house now. It's not great either, but better then here and the staff rules. Maybe avoid, or not... whatever.
(2)Julie A.
Good option for cheaper sushi. I don't often like to eat in. I usually get it to-go since the restaurant itself is not the cleanest seeming.
(3)Andrew S.
I've been coming here for years. In fact, my first real sushi experience was here. Though I've had much better sushi at near the same prices(for the All You Can Eat, at least), that was always in California, within 50 miles of an ocean. As far as sushi in Utah goes, this place is as good as any, and since I've been going here, it's steadily improved in all facets. The sushi is better, the place isn't so dirty anymore, and the service especially has gone from utterly useless if you're not at the bar to pretty dang good.
(5)James B.
Always a fan of all you can eat Sushi. My second time here, the rice was very salty this time, but it was fine the first time I came here, so I'm sure it was just a one time thing, or perhaps it was just my palate. It costs $20 for all you can eat for dinner which is the standard price for all you can eat. The rolls were great. The restaurant isn't much to look at from the outside but don't judge, because they have done a great job inside. Service was good and I'd go back again.
(4)Jacob P.
I highly enjoy this place and the service. I'm picky when it comes to my sushi. At first i was skeptical since the outside looks like a small place. Once i got inside it seemed nice and authentic. I have been here twice and loved my choices both times. They have great sushi and they price is definitely worth it. I like how they do the buffet pricing. Only if you go over the $18 dinner price will they charge you that. If you stay under then they go by how much your rolls were. I will be returning for more when my girlfriend has her sushi cravings.
(4)Austin H.
After hearing good things about this place and getting a recommendation from a good friend, my wife and I were very much looking forward to trying this place out. When we entered the restaurant, we thought the koi pond was really neat and made our way to the front desk. There was nobody there, so we decided to wait around a bit. After a good 10 minutes, finally someone showed up (he was pleasant and friendly) and instructed us to sit wherever we pleased. We walked around a bit and after passing by several dirty tables, chose the one that looked the cleanest. We sat down (in a booth) and about fell into the broken bench seat. So, we switched sides and luckily found a working seat. However, I quickly noticed the table was sticky and had soy sauce and other debris still on it. Now, I've eaten in some awesome restaurants that were "dives" to know that how a restaurant looks can be deceiving. However, this should've been a warning signal. Undeterred, we decided to stay (after a briefly discussing leaving). We waited and waited to be served. The table of girls that sat down at the same time we did were served along with another party that came in later. I kept unsuccessfully trying to catch the eye of any employee that happened to walk by. After about 15 minutes, finally our waiter came by. He was actually fairly pleasant and helpful. So, that helped us feel better. We ordered the all-you-can-eat and waited for our meal. I've eaten sushi all over the country and all over the world, and make it myself (having first learned from my mother--a nisei). So, I know what constitutes good sushi. This was NOT good sushi. The sushi rice was either made up of crunchy, hard rice kernels, or was way too mushy. Also, all the sushi we ordered with avocado had completely unripe avocado. At first I thought there was some sort of weird green vegetable in the sushi. But after taking out the individual avocado pieces, I realized that it was just unripe avocado. With the nigiri, I could tell the sushi chef had to work it in their hand far too much. We were both starving, and so we ate everything anyway. However, that was not the end of our disappointment. The next morning (and on into the next day) we both suffered from bouts of food poisoning, wich really made me sad--mostly for my wife. This is the first time she got up the courage (because of all the good things we heard) to try sashimi. It just seems so strange to me that a place so highly recommended was so terrible. And all the reviews here are very positive. But not only did we get sick, but also the sushi was terrible. The sauces they had on things were good, and if the sushi rice would've been better, I can see how the combinations of flavors of the various sushi would actually be quite nice. However, I definitely will never eat there again, nor would I ever recommend it to anyone.
(1)Dan P.
I've wanted to try this place out ever since I first saw it's simple yet colorful sign go up on the East side of State Street in Orem. You had me at "all-you-can-eat sushi". I finally got a chance to come here for dinner last Monday, and was very impressed. The restaurant itself is bigger than I expected, and it even has a Koi pond in the entryway. It wasn't very busy; there were only like two tables in the whole place. This caused me to be just a little reluctant at first, but we decided to go for it. My girlfriend (who is Japanese, incidentally) and I took a seat at the bar and got down to business. We both got all-you-can-eat and started ordering away. The next hour and a half was a full spectrum of delicious sushi delight. We ordered regular rolls, special rolls, and nigiri sushi, trying every single kind of fish that we could get our hands on. I was impressed with the freshness and quality of the fish, and the flavor combinations of the rolls that they created. Personally I am a fan of the simple nigiri sushi, and think you can tell the quality of a sushi shop best by trying that first. (There are no sauces or fillers to cover up the flavor of the fish.) I tried one of almost every piece of nigiri they had, and was not disappointed. As for the price, how about a quick comparison: We ate about 5 rolls between us, plus a whole bunch of nigiri sushi. If you tried to order all of this at Happy Sumo, you would easily be up into the $80 range. At Sushi-ya you can get all you can eat lunch for about $14 pp, and dinner for $19. I was chatting with our sushi chef, and it turns out this is the second Sushi ya to be opened, the first is in Twin Falls, ID. They are still assembling their workforce for this location so they haven't even started advertising yet, hence the small crowd. And he was right, for the small (but steady) amount of people that came in that night, the service staff numbers were just right. So basically, don't be deterred by a small crowd. Even with word of mouth alone, I think it's only a matter of time until their patronage explodes. **Update** I'm changing this review to four stars. It is still definitely a price value, but I think their quality has been slipping of late. And yes, the atmosphere is a bit funky... I like Jordan's comment - "ghetto sushi" all the way!
(4)L D.
I had heard that Sushi Ya was 'ok' from a couple people so I decided to give it a try. My first observation was that the building is in a bit of disrepair, and filthy. The floor looked like it hadn't be mopped (or even swept) in weeks. The sushi was plain awful. Since it's all you can eat, they charge you extra for sushi you order but don't eat. This created a problem since we could not stomach the garbage put in front of us. I understand that one doesn't expect to find good sushi in Utah, but Sushi Ya was absolutely awful, and the restaurant itself was dirty. Gross.
(1)Jordan L.
I visit Sushi Ya about once a month with my co-workers. The sushi is great for an all you can eat, but the ambiance is terrible. The place is old, worn out, and often lacks the tidiness I'd expect to see from a reputable restaurant. My other complaint is the level of service - it really isn't their strong suit. All that being said, if your in the mood for some great all you can eat "ghetto" sushi, this is the place to go.
(3)Kember B.
Best sushi for the price. I'm all about enjoying my meal without paying an arm and a leg. There are some places that sell a specific roll that I like more, but over all this is my favorite place in Orem.
(5)Jeremiah R.
Good variety of American-ized sushi and nigiri. Decent prices. All you can eat dinner menu, drink and tip is about $25. My favorite local sushi place.
(4)Kevin D.
Good restraunt the AYCE is a good price loved the seared salmon. It isn't that good on the eyes but totally worth it. i work down the street it is a frequent of the guys.
(3)Jeff J.
I only write positive experiences with exceptional restaurants, but during and after my dining with this restaurant I was utterly unimpressed with the quality of the sushi. Each piece of sushi (nigiri) that I tried was not fresh and had a pungent taste...on the verge of going bad. I switched to a roll partially baked and even that roll tasted pungent and the tempura had the flavor of old cooking oil. I finished with muscles and to my belief was the worst dish of the night. I travel abroad and love various cuisine and mostly sushi and I know I'm not in San Diego where I am from, but in all the 30 years I have been eating sushi, this was my worse experience ever. I did tell the cashier and she was very apologetic about my experience. Don't waste your time or health on sushi that is not fresh for consumption, find another restaurant in this area.
(1)Benjamin G.
In the past five years I have traveled the world and matured my sushi tastes. Sushi-Ya is what it is: cheap all-you-can-eat sushi in Utah County. This is a nice intro to sushi for beginners who need a lot of eel sauce in order to feel comfortable eating raw fish, or as a place for you to stuff your face, but it's not the 3.5-star joint that it currently rates as on Yelp. I haven't been in several years now and probably wouldn't go again. Pony up some money, be okay with not coming away stuffed, and go to Shoga, Tsunami, or Takashi up in SLC. Skip the fishy-smelling stuff at Sushi-Ya.
(2)Laura M.
Husband and I eat a lot of sushi, this place is awesome for their all you can eat, and it's usually pretty fresh, in the last four or so years I've been eating here we've only had a bit fishy nigiri once or twice, even that was okay. This place is our go to place, here in town. Our second favorite sushi, our first is in CA.
(4)Laurie B.
Despite the look from the outside (and frankly, even the inside), this place has really tasty sushi rolls! Lots of diversity, and the all-you-can-eat is a really great bang for your buck. I've been three times now and have loved every roll I've ever eaten there.
(4)Reza T.
I am a lover and pro about Sushi. Cons about this place: 1- Very bad customer service. We needed to talk to their manager. Anyone who we asked about a manager, was claiming that I am the manager. Finally we found out all of these Asian waitresses are supporting each other by lying to us and there is nobody to be responsible. 2- Lying to the customers! Yamato and Happy Sumo are much better places! Do not waist your money for some non fresh ingredients in Susi Ya! Waitress named July Wen was very rude!
(1)Matt Z.
Sushi-Ya is my favorite sushi place in Utah Valley. I am a vegan and they have four rolls on the menu that are vegan friendly (Avocumber, Spicy Cucumber, Yapi and Tempura Veggie hold the eel sauce). No other sushi house has that many options available. The rolls are really good, and you can't beat the price for all you can eat! Also a tip that I learned, kids under 5 eat for free if you order the all you can eat. My three year old daughter loves this place and I take her regularly.
(5)Nicole L.
All you can eat sushi. I was there when they said sushi. Great sushi for UTAH. Shocked. I have had sushi all around the country. We had a group of 7. The rolls just kept coming. It was sushi heaven and then over load for like 5 minutes and then back to heaven again. Great job
(3)Cameron C.
It's all-you-can-eat sushi in a run-down building... Is there really any more you need to know?
(2)John C.
I have been there for the all-you-can-eat lunch. I am not a sushi aficionado, so I prefer sushi with crab and/or shrimp tempura, and I like tempura style rolls. If you are really hungry then go to the all-you-can eat. Though at $30 for two people, you can get enough buying by the roll. You tell the waitress you want the all you can eat and then mark the rolls you want, from the A & B category (add C category for the $20 dinner option). We had three rounds of sushi, as we tried to only order what we knew we would finish and not have a huge smattering of rolls in front of us from the get-go. Each round of rolls, seemed to take a little longer to be served than the last. If that is intentional, it would bother me and encourage me to get more food upfront over spacing it out. The rolls have a healthy portion of rice in them, which goes to getting what you pay for. There is also a sheet that says rules of the all you can eat are you must eat all the rice. My only disappointment were that there were only a few rolls that interested us, wanting more shrimp & crab options and there was only one roll that is tempura style, where the roll itself is fried. As far as sushi goes, it's an ok place. As far as sushi goes in Utah, and for all you can eat, it's a good place to go. Go here is you are hungry and need a sushi fix. Don't skip over the B menu items. I like the cooked scallop (a piece of scallop over rice). Find out what sushi rolls you like and pile up on those when you return.
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