After seeing Hills to Sea recommended repeatedly in local Facebook groups, we finally decided to give it a try and now we're wondering why we waited so long. Everything about this place exceeded our expectations. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, clean, and thoughtfully designed. It feels upscale without being stuffy, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting from the moment you walk in. We started with the crab rangoons and then ordered five sushi rolls: the Creamy & Crispy Roll, Crunchy Crab Roll, Black Dragon Roll, Hawaii Roll, and the Volcano Roll with spicy tuna. Every single roll was fantastic. Not "some were better than others" fantastic. Not "we found a favorite and tolerated the rest" fantastic. We genuinely loved every roll that came to the table. The Volcano Roll with spicy tuna was my personal favorite and an easy 10/10, but honestly there wasn't a single thing we ordered that we wouldn't get again. The presentation deserves its own mention. The rolls were beautifully plated, complete with gorgeous edible flowers and thoughtful garnishes that made everything look almost too pretty to eat. Service was excellent. The food came out surprisingly quickly, but not all at once. Instead, the rolls arrived in small groups, which actually made the experience even better because we could enjoy each one before the next arrived. For two people, five specialty rolls and crab rangoons came to about $80, which is completely reasonable and honestly pretty standard for quality sushi. We will absolutely be back, and we've already started recommending Hills to Sea to friends and family. If you're a sushi lover in Lancaster County, put this place on your list immediately. read more

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My favorite restaurant to get takeout when in the area - if they are super busy make sure to double check your order sometimes they forget something from the order, but they make it right. The crab rangoons are my favorite - delicious crab filling and excellent outside crunch. The vegetable stir fry - add chicken and make it SPICY! The best - of course with a side of white rice. Go to sushi roll - ocean angel roll - spicy crab, cucumbers, avocado, topped with shrimp and avocado and yummy sauces! read more

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Visited the area from Florida and found this surprise! Some of the best sushi we have had and very fresh, delicious food. The server was friendly and efficient. Will definitely go again whenever we can! read more

The restaurant was packed when we arrived, and the staff was polite and accommodating. However, compared to our previous visit, this experience turned out to be just okay. We ordered several dishes to share, but unfortunately the food did not seem as flavorful or fresh as it had been the last time. While the restaurant has great reviews, I feel many people may be going mainly for the sushi, which does seem to be their strong point. The other dishes we tried were not impressive. The red and green curries we ordered were bland and quite lacking in flavor. The chicken in the red curry was especially disappointing, as it was very tough and completely tasteless, almost as if it had been pre-cooked or frozen and then microwaved before being added to the curry. We also requested broccoli in one dish and asked for no cabbage. Although the server wrote it down, yet the dish did not come out that way. We asked for brown rice, and they did not have that either. The mango salad used to come with cashews and all mango, and now it was with peanuts, with a little bit of mango over a lot of lettuce. We also clearly mentioned that one of our guests was vegetarian, yet the server did not thinking to ask us whether we wanted to omit fish sauce from the mango salad. We found out after tasting, that there was fish sauce in it. The service was polite, but I do think the staff could use some more training in anticipating customer basic needs, especially when guests are sharing multiple dishes. We were not given serving spoons or plates, even though it was clear the dishes were being shared. We had to ask and it took a while to arrive. We also had to ask for straws, napkins, and chopsticks. Surprisingly, we were told they had run out of chopsticks, which was unexpected at an Asian/sushi restaurant. We noticed several people eating sushi with their fingers, us included. The sushi by the way, was very good! Another disappointing part of the evening was the wait for our bill. After finishing our meal, we waited at least 20 minutes before receiving the check, even though our server knew we were done, and we could see her behind the desk just leisurely chatting with another server, while she wiped place mats. Overall, I was unfortunately not impressed this time. The staff was kind, but the food and service details did not meet expectations. I hope this was just an off night, because our previous experience had been better. read more

Sadly not very busy but the food was excellant. The service was great as well, they kept coming over to check on us. The sushi rolls we had were very good and flavorful. I got the Hills to sea with softshelled crab and it was very tasty and liked the fish eggs on top for an added pop. read more

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I was in the area doing some Christmas shopping and made it a point to grab lunch here after I had a good first experience. Upon entry I was quickly seated and cold water was brought to the table. During my last time here I discovered the cooks are Burmese so I promised myself that I would order a Burmese dish the next time I came. Today was the day to do exactly that. I placed my order and waited for my food to arrive. Eventually my order arrived. Nan Ji Thoke: a savory noodle dish with chicken and hard boiled egg garnished with onion and crunchy split chickpeas. The dish is accompanied by a side of clear vegetable broth. Shortly after my food arrived I noticed the waitress speaking with someone who came out of the kitchen. I was then introduced to this man who happened to be the owner. We struck up pleasant conversation about Burmese food, my limited experience with it and desire to further explore this cuisine. Our chat led deeper into discussion about restaurants in Philadelphia and what cuisines should come to Lancaster. Aside from the conversation, the dish was fantastic. I had Nan Ji Thoke before but this expression was better than I ever had. I made sure I verbally expressed this as well. I savored the flavor on my palette for approximately the next two hours. I definitely plan on returning and hope you visit if you never have before. read more

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Hills to the sea is amazing! I took my friend there for lunch. We had an amazing lunch! The Pad Thai (no spice) was flavorful and delicious. Crab Rangoons were crispy and topnotch. The vegetable roll was beautiful and wonderful. The dessert.....the dessert.....mango with sticky rice was the cherry on top of the meal! Sweet and totally worth the calories! Excellent service! You will not be disappointed! We will ne back to this little gem!!! read more

The Hawaiian Poke Bowl with Tuna and Crab Nagoon were tremendous. The poke bowl had great flavors and a little spice. Not overwhelming--perfect amount. Would definitely order again. Did take out--food was ready early. Friendly service. read more

Stopped by while working in the area. Shocks to find a Thai place in Amish Country. In a strip mall so plenty of parking. Interior is bright and inviting. Service was awesome. Seems to be a family owned and operated place.i love these as service is usually so good. Both of us had the Pad Thai Shrimp medium. Awesome. Definitely opens up the sinuses. I also had Thai tea. It's weakness no doubt but it w delicious. I had the smoked salmon role and Chas had the tuna roll. Both were delicious. Great meal and service. read more

Mango salad was way too salty and we had to send it back. Half the fish sauce would have made it much better. Sushi was great especially the yellowtail which was really fresh. Som tum was lacking some lime juice. Satay was good and not burnt. read more

I ordered the Jumbo Drunken Noodles entrée with shrimp added and two pork egg rolls. I received the main entrée which appeared to be taken from the bottom of the pot. The noodles were hard to describe; just not edible! Instead of two pork eggrolls, I received for spring rolls. I've heard this restaurant has a good reputation, but I did not experience anything close to good service or good food. I would not recommend this place to anyone! read more

Good service, food definitely has room for improvement. That said, I'm a visitor from a food Mecca where I am used to great or exceptional Asian food couples with exceptional service. I am happy to have found somewhat decent Asian food with good customer service, in the general vicinity to eat. The other Asian restaurant I visited the next day was awful so sadly the bar is very low. read more

The good: The food was quite good. Service was good. The bad: A little boy was running and jumping around the restaurant. I believe he was the owner's son. She was sitting and doing work on her computer- ignoring the boy. People pay money to dine out for peace and quiet. Most people do not want a child running around while they eat. The boy should have a baby sitter at home, or be in day care or nursery school. read more

Amazing food. Good quality, and the owner is so kind! It's such a great place to go and is so nice inside! You wouldn't think it's much from the location outside, but it is really a Hidden gem! read more

We are locals and have been here many times. It's delicious, well managed, and well staffed. The food preparation is thoughtful and deliberate. The menu has expected Asian fusion options but plenty of unique items too. It's hard for me to pick a favorite. I really like the fried pork dumplings and the sushi is on point. If you are looking for an Asian inspired lunch or dinner, look no further. Hills to Sea will check all the boxes! read more

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The food was excellent! We shared several sushi rolls that were some of the best we've had. Especially the creamy and crunchy roll - unbelievable! The service was great and the ambiance was classy! We will be back!! read more

This place is a hidden gem. I love sushi and have eaten at so many restaurants throughout New York and Pennsylvania and this is by far my favorite. The owners are a husband and wife that are very sweet and they will even make you a customized roll with whatever you want if you ask. The pricing is also very reasonable and much less than other places I've been. read more

The ambiance here is nice and casual, the server and food runner were friendly. The Tulip Dumpling appetizer was a little bland but we liked the subtle taste when dipped in the sweet sauce it was served with. The Double Crab roll is filling and looked beautiful and the stir-fried thick noodle dish was delightful! YOURE able to add a protein for an additional charge but I opted out. I'd come again. read more

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Easy online ordering for takeout. Shrimp pad thai was ok. Little skimpy on the shrimp (3-4) had 4-5 pieces of tofu. Three sushi rolls were great - spicy california, softshell crab and eel/avocado were great!! Crab rangoons were really good - more crab then cream cheese. Steamed dumplings were very tasty. They are tucked in a little strip mall. Quiet, nicely decorated restaurant on the inside. Will definitely try them again. read more

Hills To Sea - Crab rangoons - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Restaurant was very clean. Ordered fresh rolls with shrimp and peanut sauce. Everything was fresh. For our main dish we ordered red curry chicken and red curry seafood. Was very hot and fresh! There was lots of chicken, seafood and vegetables in our curry dishes. We will be back! read more

One waitress and she rocked this place! Goodness, give this girl a raise and a job showcasing her many attributes. I believe the receipt said Violet. She received incoming patrons, answered to take-out orders, delivered food and took orders, promptly and politely, without skipping a beat. Owners, this is one employee, to take notice of. Now, to the food. Loved an app of fried pork dumplings, with a crunchy, yet chewy wonton. Definitely tasted homemade. The pork eggroll, was just okay for me. I would have preferred more crisp, to the veg within. Their laab kai would have been tastier, if a touch more lime and fresh cilantro were added. All in all, everything was good and I'm looking forward to trying something different. read more

Solid Asian fusion unique ethnic cuisine place in ephrata. I haven't tried one item on menu I didn't like. Their sushi, Chinese general tsos, Korean dumplings, Vietnamese pho, coconut soup, pineapple fried rice etall are very good. Only downside is closed Wednesday and one other time closed early on I believe a Saturday n pricing is not cheap, however quality is very good and not crazy pricing. read more

We visited Hills to Sea for the first time since it was taken over by new owners. I was blown away by how amazing the food was. We ordered crab Rangoon which was by far the best I've ever had. It was home made and absolutely delicious. We also ordered three different sushi platters and each one was better than the previous. Everything was so fresh The waitress was very attentive and super sweet. I am so excited that I gave this place another try because it is the best sushi we've tasted in this area. read more

This was a surprise. A new asian restaurant in Ephrata of all places with wonderful food. They had Khao Soi on the menu which is a rare treat. Was it the same as from the street market in Chiang Rai? No. But it was very good and we are looking forward to eating here again. Don't miss this place! read more

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BRO, I just signed up for planet fitness next door and I hit up Hills to Sea after a monster workout today. I was so excited to sit on my couch and eat some yummy Thai food while resting my footsies. And boy did that Green Curry and Kimchi soup DELIVER. I must have exclaimed how scrumptious this food was 35 times to my husband in a half hour. Perfect smooth flavorful curry and punchy savory kimchi soup just absolutely made my night. THANKS HILLS TO SEA IM A FOREVER FAN AND CUSTOMER. read more

The space inside is much larger than meets the eye when you pull into the parking lot. We had an outstanding dining experience. The food was excellent as was the service. One of our dishes was too spicy, and they were gracious enough to make the adjustment for us. This is a restaurant that we will frequent as we travel through the area. read more

I'm from Phoenix and was in Ephrata and wanted to go a little light on lunch. Never in a million years did I expect this gem of a restaurant.Family run moderately sized restaurant. Nicely decorated and very friendly staff. I ordered Burmese tea leaf salad. I've travelled a lot. This is NOT a dish you can find anywhere. My " gold standard " was Burma Superstar on Clement in San Francisco. Well .. this version has now become the NEW gold standard. !! Wonderful blend of flavors and peanut crunch. The other dishes were great. Loved the tulip dumplings. This jewel of a restaurant far exceeded expectations and was delighted to find high quality Asian in Amish country. !!! Loved this place !!! read more

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My buddy and I stopped in here around 7:30 on a Thursday night. The service was excellent. Our dinners were excellent. I had the tulip dumplings for an appetizer and the kimchi noodles for my entree. Previously I have gone to a Thai restaurant in the Reading area (which used to be very good) and since this place is only a little bit further I think I know where I'm going from now on. read more

Delicious food! My family went to eat here last night and we had a wonderful experience. The food was high quality and very well priced. I loved the Drunken Noodles. The staff were friendly and accommodating. read more

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I had a curry dish and my mom, who was my dining partner, had traditional Pad Thai. We also split an order of chicken satay. All the ingredients were fresh and the food was quite flavorful. My curry was a bit spicier than expected, but was still good. Service was a bit slow at first but our food came out from the kitchen in a timely manner. The restaurant seemed to be family-owned and had a warm and friendly atmosphere. My only recommendations: 1- consider making changes to the way they serve their curry. The pot and rice spoon were incredibly awkward to manage. 2- consider increasing the portion size for the dipping sauces for the appetizer. There simply was not enough of either accompaniments for our taste. Other than these two very minor recommendations, we thought everything was great! read more

POOR BUSINESS PRACTICE: Fraudulent tip charge on credit card. I had a pick-up order and did not leave a tip on my credit card. I was upcharged $3 when it posted to my account a couple days later. BEWARE of this horrible business. Make sure you keep your receipt so you can dispute with your credit card company! read more

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Went for lunch yesterday and was delighted by the tulip dumplings and the red curry chicken was also quite good! Looking forward to my next visit. Yum! read more

We went here for the first time, and were not disappointed! The food was fresh, and tasted delicious. My husband wasn't a sushi fan before, but he tasted mine and said he would get it next time! Everyone was so friendly. read more

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Food: Delicious. Service: Excellent. Ambiance: The strip-mall feel stays outside. The decor is lovely. We were too busy eating to remember to photograph our experience! read more

We went there because a friend highly recommended this restaurant. But we were very disappointed at the food. It was half Americanized and over priced read more

My favorite Asian restaurant in Ephrata. Nice portions, pleasant interior and friendly service.

The best sushi I've had in Lancaster County. Some fun unique rolls. Very reasonable prices.

Great food and outstanding service. Authentic Thai food and good boba tea too. Would definitely return.

Best sushi in PA. DONT skip out on this place. A true gem in the area. Great sushi. With great service and very nice ambiance. Will definitely be back. read more

The food was delicious and the service was great! We will definitely go there again soon.