I ordered the chicken breast salad. It was supposed to come with spring mix salad topped with grilled chicken, avocado, fried potato strings. I literally got burnt chicken over some iceberg lettuce. I paid $14.32...... Ridiculous. All the lady did was argue with me about how i said "$15" when it was $14.32. Ridiculous. I will never order from them again. $14.32 for ICEBERG LETTUCE! read more

Aya Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Olympia, Washington

I had just written off sushi in Olympia- unfortunately my last experience at my first go to place in was a disappointment - and I had been reluctant to try Aya Sushi - the strip mall exterior is extremely deceiving and go in stark contrast to the beautifully appointed cozy interior and the food was magnifique! Will be coming back. read more

Aya Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Been here many times throughout the years. They've been here a long while. Lighting is nice, the seating area is nicely proportioned. Menu is large when it comes to specialty rolls. The nigiri was interesting, I've never had albacore nigiri that tasted garlicky. It was kind of mushy as well but not unusual for nigiri. This place is very quiet. read more

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Not too shabby at all! In fact, we were impressed. I'm not a sushi expert or anything but I am half a century old, love food, and have tried a lot of sushi in my day. The portions are HUGE. My hubby and I usually order 3 rolls and we couldn't finish two, plus it comes with soup. The waitress was so sweet and attentive you can tell she likes her job. We will certain hit this spot on our I5 travels again. GO! read more

Delicious sushi, easy parking, and friendly service. The food was fresh and tasty, and the presentation was excellent.

Live in West Olympia for 2 years and didn't know this place was here. My godson decided he wanted to try it out for his birthday dinner! We showed up at around 7:30 and had a small wait for a table. We were told that it's usually best if you have a party of 5 or more to make a reservation which is reasonable. Food was pretty quick once our order was taken and everything tasted very good! Clean and beautiful interior. Kind and attentive service. Worth a try for sure! read more

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Got the veggie stir fry and a sushi roll to go and I guess the stir fry had a lot of liquid in the container. It was handed to me in a paper bag that was stapled shut. I figured the stir fry was in a plastic bag in the paper bag to prevent leaking. Nope. Despite keeping the bag as upright as possible, the stir fry leaked all over my shirt, pants, and seat of my car. Also no napkins or utensils. Food was just ok. Stir fry was mostly a bunch of cabbage and onion. Roll was good. Maybe dine in is a better experience. Idk. read more

Having lived in Japan for a number of years, I am extremely selective about my sushi. Aya Sushi is the only place in the Tacoma/Olympia area that has consistently met my high standards. They only use freshly shipped fish. All of their seafood taste fresh and is very good. Their prices are reasonable for the quality of food, and their selection is creative but not outrageous. Like in Japan, they stick pretty close to a purists form of sushi preparation and selection. read more

Best sushi I've had in Washington state Service quick and friendly Setting perfect for lunch out and dinner date read more

The sushi and service here was great! We got the rainbow roll, Jack in the box roll and a salmon dynamite roll. The rolls were good but the Jack in the box roll stood out the most. The soy paper was wrapped around the rice and everything else sat on top of it which was new for me, but I loved it! The price was also very reasonable for 2 people. I couldn't believe I got 3 large rolls, nigiri, 2 appetizers and complimentary miso soup for under $60! read more

Aya Sushi - Rainbow and Jack in the box roll - Japanese Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Surprising find in a small strip mall. This restaurant has a large sushi menu with "american" style and what I guess is more traditional styles. Enjoyed the dragon roll. Comes with miso soup, but tea is to be ordered exrra. Chicken Terriyaki was a big plate with a salad. I'm told the Gyoza was good. Even my friend [who doesn't prefer sushi] enjoyed thensoup, thr ambience and the 'cooked' options on the menu. An affordable enjoyable dinner out, service was great! read more

Aya Sushi - Dragon roll - Japanese Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Sushi house was packed with a half hour wait- so we thought we'd check out Aya since it's been forever. BIG MISTAKE. Seaweed was stringy and rice was mushy. We were starving and walked out of there barely touching our food. It's just NOT GOOD. They need to make some serious changes, but we won't be back to see if they improve. read more

Aya Sushi - 911 roll. Barely touched it. Mushy rice. Mushy tempura - Japanese Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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IG: justpadge_eats Got my sushi fix! But when I saw Salmon Collar on the menu I HAD to order it. if you haven't, you have to or better yet try Tuna Collar (next trip for sure). The house roll 'Aya Roll' was a delight tuna salmon shrimp crab all in one bite. Some might say it's a lot going on, but I say give me more! Ordered the next one wrong, wanted a hand roll but got a normal roll of Salmon Skin. Equally good as a hand roll, just wanted to see their presentation of it. But hold on, you know how I like skinny fries. So when I saw this Calamari Crunch Roll (topped with fried potato string) you know I ordered it. Crunch inside and out, probably my favorite of the meal. Will be back for sure. read more

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Me and a couple friends went here because we heard it was the same owners as Sushi House. This was a pretty regrettable experience. The fish is not fresh. The rice is not properly cooked. Honestly, it was kind of gross. Two stars for the beer and the salmon nigiri which was the only thing that was relatively OK. And the people working there were nice. read more

Waited 1 hour and 19 mins for 2 out the 4 plates of sushi that we ordered. Additionally, we watched several tables after us receive their food, and one of those tables received our order specifically. It's like they completely forgot about us as they served other tables who got there well after we did. At the 1 hour mark, I offered to just pay for what we received (cold appetizers) and go. They begged us to stay, and said our table was next, so we stayed. 19 more mins passed, and we only received two out of the 4 plates. The order was wrong, but I didn't care at this point cause I was starving. Waited another 10 mins, and the other two plates showed up. They were also incorrect. We quickly scarfed down the food, paid for our incorrect, over-priced sushi, and ran out. Don't waste your time with this place. If you're from a place, or been to a place with real deal sushi, this place ain't the vibe at all. Service is dogshit, food was bleh, and way way over-priced. I get it's Valentine's Day, but do better Aya Sushi. read more

Average tasting food for a very high price. The food did not taste bad but the sushi rolls fell apart as they was set down on the table and paying $18 for a cucumber roll order that's very small along with 4 pieces of tofu it's just too expensive. Only go here if you're prepared to spend a lot for a little. 4/10 read more

Ordered through Uber Eats. I driver must have hit an off-road track on the way to my house, sushi was absolutely destroyed. Called Aya and they were super great. Replaced my order and added a bit on top of it for my troubles. The sushi is really the best in the Greater Olympia area hands down and some.of the better flavor profiles for rolls I have had. Thanks Aya!! read more

Good sushi. Best in oly. Best salmon hand skin rolls Take out is great. Just as good as dining in.

DO NOT GET TAKEOUT My family and I ordered $100 worth of food from this restaurant on their website. I went to pick it up at the time that they said it would be ready and waited 20 minutes. As soon as they gave it to me I put the whole order in an insulated bag and drove home(we only live 5 minutes away). Unfortunately all of the food, except for the miso soup, was cold. And when I say cold, I mean that there was no warmth whatsoever on this food. On top of this all of the fried things were incredibly dry and tasted like they had been sitting on someone's counter for a week. The tofu was completely soggy and was definitely the worst tofu I've ever had in my life. Some of the rolls were ok, but other than that everything was horrible. I can't speak for dining in the restaurant but at least for takeout, this place was atrocious. read more

Pretty good food average price fabulous quiet, dark reminiscent of the 60s. Plan to eat here again specially, if I have to carry on a conversation. read more

Outstanding! I was worried that the west facing entrance would make the inside uncomfortably warm but I was wrong. The atmosphere is cool and cozy. Light musaak sets a casual but intimate mood. Decor is dark and comfortable. The food is simply great. Lots of flavor in every bite. The staff wear masks and gloves. This is a great find and we'll definitely be back for more. Can't say enough nice things about this spot. read more

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My daughter and I eat here about 2-4 times a month and we love this place!! It's by far our favorite sushi spot in Olympia and the ambiance is very chill. The service is almost always fantastic and the food NEVER disappoints. I almost think it was just taken over by new management because it seemed like something was different with the wait staff (for the better) and there was a new roll on the special board I have never heard of (but they could just be trying to change things up) the Tadai roll was probably the BEST roll I have ever had anywhere. So yummy!! read more

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The sushi here is not bad at all, but I have had better, which is why I give it 3 stars. The Fireball was my favorite of the 3 rolls I ordered. The Jack In the Box arrived at my table missing the sesame sauce it said it had on the menu. It was bland, so I asked the waitress if the sauce was forgotten, and she brought me out a side of sesame sauce. Nude on the Beach was okay. They were pretty busy with takeout orders while we were there, so I'm pretty sure it's good sushi for what's in the area. read more

Aya Sushi - Fireball, Nude on the Beach, and Jack in the Box - Japanese Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Ambiance is perfect for a date night or an afternoon lunch. They're family friendly but it might be tough for a family bigger than 5. Their sushi was absolutely delicious. We also liked that the ratio of rice was smaller than the other items. read more

Aya Sushi - Bento box, calamari sticks, and triple rainbow roll - Japanese Near Me - Olympia, Washington

First time getting Aya sushi delivered and it was very yummy!

We came in tonight and were sat immediately, food arrived fast and the sushi was hand-rolled and delicious. The atmosphere was great for a sushi place, kind of dark and intimate. However, the food that came from the kitchen (egg roll and ramen) wasn't entirely edible. With a bowl full of ramen at the end of the visit, we informed our server that it was inedible and she did not take it off the bill, discount it, or provide any solution. Be warned, don't order anything from the kitchen! They will make you pay full price even when you only took one bite read more

Aya Sushi - Miso Ramen, flavorless, overcooked and mushy - Japanese Near Me - Olympia, Washington

This is a very nice and authentic restraunt. As soon as you walk in, you feel a sence of calm and the waitresses are all kind and full of smiles. The food was not only delicious but made to complete perfection. I had pickled vegetables, gyoza and the Grilled Beef Donburi. 1 word, Perfect. My husband had the Nude on the Beach sushi roll and it was amazing! The price may be high but you Will be leaving satisfied and with a box of leftovers. We also had some of the best Green Tea I've ever had. 5 stars guys! read more

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THE SERVICE IS SO MUCH BETTER WITH NEW STAFF. Faster friendlier cleaner. Complete change. As always sushi is above average.

The inside of the restaurant is really lovely. The lighting is great, and the food is really delicious and there's some good options for vegetarians. I love the vegetables tempura roll! The staff (especially the one with black hair and pigtail) were all really nice and efficient. read more

Aya Sushi - Vegetable Tempura Roll and Nude on the Beach Roll - Japanese Near Me - Olympia, Washington

This was our first time trying and we were pleasantly surprised. Wish I new this place was hidden where was sooner! Everything was super tasty, fresh, came out quickly, and the service was nice enough. I don't like to be bothered much so the style worked well for me! Will definitely be going back. read more

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The sushi here is 10/10. My friends and I all thought this was the best sushi we have had. I ordered the Albacore Delight and Jack in the Box roll and they were amazing!!! The Rockstar roll with cream cheese was also outstanding! Highly recommend this place for sushi!! read more

Great little sushi place. Fast, friendly and most importantly, delicious. Fire cracker roll and the special albacore roll - both excellent. However, after sitting at the bar I saw some even more amazing looking rolls come flying out off their production line. These guys are pros, no doubt. I realize this is very Americanized but most Americans wouldn't eat traditional Japanese sushi. Considerate it bookmarked! I'll be back. read more

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Waitress was very frazzled, took an hour to get food to get the wrong one, ate just to make sure I didn't wait longer. Food was incredible. Atmosphere was decent. Needs improvement on speed and service. read more

Was told over the phone when I ordered the large sashimi platter it would be 40 pieces for $55. Then when I arrived I was charged $71.11. I thought the price hike was outrageous especially since I clarified it over the phone and then while still on the phone, I told my husband "she says $55 for 40 pieces." It drove me even more nuts when the same lady I spoke to on the phone tried to claim inside the store that she said $65, which she most certainly did not either of the two times she mentioned it on the phone. 25% of the platter is escolar* which is incredibly bad for you (although known for its buttery taste and texture). But it likely wouldn't have bothered me if I was charged as expected. The sashimi was up to par but not unique in any way. One of my biggest pet peeves is being overcharged. I will go to Asahi sushi. Better quality AND they don't sell junk cuts like escolar without telling you that it is in fact escolar. It isn't shady like Aya and doesn't lie to you. *Escolar is a super white fish often intentionally and deceptively marketed as "white tuna". As such, this business also follows this deceptive practice. The government (FDA, WA Attorney General, etc.) and other organizations are currently in the process of outlawing this awful, deceptive practice as it should be. It is not a type of tuna and should not be confused as such due to its poor nutritional affects. I am not happy seeing as 25% of my order is mislabeled on their menu as "super white tuna". And I was charged $11 more than I agreed when making a to go order. **I was also not given a portion of my order. Sashimi platters say they are served with miso and I was not given any miso at all. read more

We had a good waitress, friendly and attentive, and the food was great. The miso soup was delicious, looked great and was quite filling. I had a California roll and my wife had an Albacore Delight. Both were delicious and well presented. read more

I had high hopes based on the Yelp reviews. I went in and placed an order to go, and waited at the chairs (presumably which are there for people to use while waiting) and they didn't tell me my order was ready. Walked past me multiple times, didn't wave at me or anything, just let me sit there. 20 minutes later I finally go up to ask what is taking so long since others are getting their orders and they just left mine sitting on the counter, never bothering to let me know it was ready. This pretty much spoils the experience, and made me wish I had not tipped them since they couldn't even bother to tell me my order was ready. The sushi was ok, it was nothing special or particularly memorable, but it was average, if the service had been better I might have gone back. read more

Went to Aya Sushi today after a long day at the Lake. I really liked the atmosphere here and the interior design. One thing I really liked about this restaurant was the sushi roll they had on their menu! They had some called "Rock Star Roll", "Three Times Lady Roll", and "Nude on the Beach Roll". I love restaurants that play with their menus; it makes it more fun for customers. The Food. So my friends ordered the katsu donburi, Olympia roll, spicy ahi, California roll, and yakisoba. Everyone really enjoyed their food choices. I ordered the agedashi tofu and jack in the box roll. I liked the agedashi tofu, but I feel like it was too firm, they should have used a medium or soft tofu to make it even better. For the jack in the box roll, this comes with salmon, avocado, crabmeat, shrimp and masago - special sauce. I REALLY liked this roll. It tasted great and the fish was fresh. I must admit this is one of the best rolls I think I have ever had. And that means a lot since I live in Hawai'i and eat sushi almost everyday. If any of my friends from Hawai'i come to Olympia for a vacation I will definitely recommend them to this restaurant. read more

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Food is always amazing and the service is even better. Highly recommend. We visit regularly and have never had a bad meal or bad service. The food is amazing but the people make the restaurant! read more

The service was good and the place is clean, but I do not understand how Aya Sushi has a 4 star rating. I tried multiple nigiri and maki rolls and they were all mediocre at best. The fish did not taste fresh or high quality. My boyfriend got the chicken teriyaki which was not great either. If everything here was super cheap then I might go back to get my sushi fix since Olympia doesn't have very many sushi options, but considering that prices here match those of higher quality sushi in other cities, I won't be back. read more

We were super hungry when we came. We literally ordered almost everything on the menu. The service was good and everything we order turned out to be delicious! read more