Exceeded all expectations! We were looking for a casual sushi dinner and this place was amazing. We got a wide variety of sushi and were impressed by the freshness of the ingredients, especially the fish. Everything tasted very high quality. The service was quick and efficient. The employees were friendly and the atmosphere was comfortable and clean. We will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend! read more

This sushi always hits, and the service is spectacular. Fast fast service and the black rice sushi is unique. I value that the spot still delivers fresh sushi! read more

See all

The sushi is simply delish! I love their rainbow roll, I would always go back when I'm in Vail. It's amazing how they can keep the quality of their fish so fresh when they're in the middle of the country! read more

I'm always skeptical about sushi in general, especially sushi in the mountains (from whence the fresh fish?), but Joy Sushi was surprisingly good, especially for a little hole-in-the-wall in a Vail strip mall. We got an assortment of appetizers - edamame, miso soup, cucumber salad, then a slew of rolls and nigiri, as well as a chirashi and unadon. Each dish was fresh and fit the bill for a hungry group of mountaineers looking for a full meal. If you're in Vail and have a craving for sushi, Joy Sushi can hit that spot. read more

See all

Small, no frills dining experience. Very small seating area but they do turn tables quickly. There is no bathroom. You have to go outside and down a ways to get to one. They were advertising udon noodle dishes on the board when you walk in. I tried to order that and they were out of noodles. They also don't have any choices for decaf hot tea. Service was efficient and prices are decent. They do not take American Express. read more

Joy Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

We are fans! The sushi is fresh and the employees are so nice. We celebrated Father's Day dinner here-- a perfect choice :)

Very good and fresh. From the rolls to the sushi and sashimi! Owner and staff are very patient and friendly..

SERVERS DO NOT GET TO KEEP TIP MONEY so don't leave any. The food here is really good and price is fair for the Vail area. Our go to for sushi here. Service is fast and attentive. Overall clean however I always smell like a restaurant when I come home after eating here. read more

Amazing service with a clean environment and the best food came out fast with a friendly staff!!

Delicious but pricey. We came in on a random Monday afternoon in December and it was entirely empty except for us. The servers were very attentive, and the food came out decently quickly. I was very impressed with the nigiri because I was surprised to find fresh fish this far inland! The ambience was so nice, the sun getting lower in the sky, with snow lining the sidewalks just outside the windows. It was nice to sit and admire the scenery after our meal while we finished our hot tea. One thing I will say is that it's quite expensive. I definitely think it's worth a try though, especially if you like nigiri, but it's not necessarily a "stumble in on a random Monday" type of place. That being said, we will definitely be back next time we are in town! read more

See all

Came here for dinner after skiing; it was right next to our hotel - DoubleTree by Hilton. We absolutely loved the food, ordered a few things to share. Miso soup, seaweed salad, chicken dumplings and some rolls. The food was so fresh and so flavorful - everything was prepared so well. Would highly recommend if you're looking for some good sushi. The service was also great, they were quite busy over the dinner service so I'd recommend coming by earlier to avoid any long wait times! read more

See all

LOVE the creative sushi rolls! The rolls don't have too much rice - perfect ratio in my opinion. Highly recommend the black rice sushi rainbow roll. Service was friendly and efficient. We were lucky to get seated as it was a small restaurant. Don't expect fancy restaurant but it's solid sushi at a very reasonable price. This is our go-to place whenever we come to Vail. read more

See all

We went here for the first time recently and I'm kicking myself for not having gone before then. joy Sushi is in Vail just barely west of the Safeway in that same strip mall. I've seen it many times and always thought, "I need to go there." I was pleasantly surprised at my experience. First, I'll say we walked in and there were only a couple other people there eating. It was Friday afternoon around 1. I guess since it was early November, we should expect the winter or even summer crowds. There are maybe 10 small tables and the space is somewhat triangular. It was also hot in there. The afternoon sun beats in the front glass and not only that, but the baseboard heaters were on. On to the food. I ordered a chirashi deluxe, uni sushi and a green tea. My wife ordered edamame, cucumber salad, and green tea. Everything was outstanding. The chirashi Sat on a small bed of sushi rice. That I thought was perfect. Sometimes places give you a ton of rice for bulk. I had tuna, salmon, snapper, yellowtail, octopus, and a couple others that I don't remember. Nothing super fancy but generous portions and very fresh tasting. The uni was also a nice portion and delicious. The chirashi also came with a miso soup which was your standard miso with kelp and tofu. The edamame was good and a larger than expected portion. The cucumber salad was crunchy, refreshing and fresh. All our food was great and based on those, I'd recommend pretty much anything on the menu. I don't think you can go wrong. The service was perhaps overly attentive at times. I think the wait staff visited our table no less than 6 times. It wasn't too much, but it got close. Maybe it's because we were some of the few customers there. The service was good though. They were diligent about taking empty plates away, asking how the food was, and refilling our water. They even brought more hot water for the tea. My wife and I decided that we should come here more. It was an enjoyable experience and the food and service were great. I'm sure I am not letting out a secret of the Valley when I say this is some of the best sushi in Vail. I'm just late to the game. read more

See all

We travel from Denver to vail a couple times a year and this is one of our absolute favorite sushi spots, without the insane crazy vail price tag. The rolls are packed full of fresh sushi and they have unique combinations. The team working there is very friendly and helpful! It is a small location in a strip mall but don't underestimate it, it is awesome! read more

See all

First time here use the all-you-can-eat menu. I really enjoyed a lot of the sashimi chef special as well as the baked muscles and jalapeño roll. read more

We enjoyed takeout from Joy as we wanted to relax. We were all very pleased with the quality and taste of the food. We shared spicy garlic edamame, shishito peppers, and tempura mix. For rolls we had the NY, Spicy Tuna and California. As a sauce person, very happy we got enough sauce for the tempura (2) and plenty of ginger and soy sauce for the rolls. Highly recommend! read more

Consistently delicious - great quality! I love picking up from here when I want to carry out especially - the chicken fried rice and hand rolls are my favorite. And you can choose you edamame spicy level! read more

After 2 days of not daring to leave the hotel after sundown, we decided to venture outside and walk the few steps from Double Tree to the mall right next to it. The weather may not have been that cold, but for us Southern Floridians, anything under 75 is cold, so going from 81 to 18 was not an easy endeavor. But after 2 days a having hotel food, when we found out that there was sushi nearby, this group of explorers decided to face the elements and walk there for dinner The restaurant was very small, but maybe that was a perfect size. We ordered 3 rolls: a California roll, a spicy tuna roll, and a salmon tempura roll. The first two rolls seemed very small compared to what I am used to eating (or maybe I was just hungry) but the salmon tempura roll big and delicious. Overall, it was a good eating experience. I think we are ready for North Pole, as long as they serve sushi there. read more

Joy Sushi - California and Spicy Tuna roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

See all

Good quality sushi, family running place. Little overpriced, spend more than $50 per person, but I was still hungry in the end. read more

Great sushi. VERY TASTY! It's a small space but when we went it was not crowded. The staff stood close by in a vigilant way to take your order. It was almost too much attention IMO. read more

This quaint sushi bar nailed it with delicious fresh rolls, spicy edamame, and wine. The service was exceptional. I highly recommend for a casual lunch. read more

Joy Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Hey guys, let me tell you about this amazing sushi spot I just tried! First off, the tuna tartare with avocado, uni, and caviar was a total game-changer. The mix of creamy avocado, rich uni, and the little pop from caviar with the fresh tuna? So good, I could eat it every day. Then there's the sushi platter ). The tuna sashimi was like butter, and those shrimp heads? So flavorful! The salmon and white fish sushi were super fresh too--each bite felt like a little ocean party in my mouth. The nigiri set was on point. Eel, salmon, tuna, and that white fish--all perfectly seasoned rice, and the fish was so tender. You can tell they use top-notch ingredients here. Now the sushi rolls were next level. The first roll had salmon, avocado, and all these tasty sauces--sweet, savory, a bit spicy. The second one with tuna and that orange roe? So vibrant and delicious. And the cucumber-wrapped roll? Such a fresh twist, perfect for when you want something light but still packed with flavor. Honestly, this place is a sushi lover's dream. The freshness is unmatched, the creativity in each dish is awesome, and every bite makes you go "wow." If you're into sushi, you gotta check this place out. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you! read more

See all

FYI I am being very generous with 3 stars because if this restaurant was in LA or NY, this place would have been 2 stars and I would not go back... well not going back anyway. I was convinced to choose this place after reading a review from a Japanese person. I should have known better when I did not see ANY Asian customers when we went into the restaurant . This is my rule number one going to an Asian restaurant, but we were already there so we sat down and hoped for the best. Given that Vail is smack in the middle of the US with no ocean around, the fish was fresh. I will give them that. We ordered two chirashi bowls (one regular and one deluxe), because that is how we determine if the sushi restaurant is actually good or not. Sushi rice is the most essential part of good Japanese sushi restaurant. Their rice did not have flavors. When I asked the owner (?) lady the difference between deluxe and regular chirashi bowls, she did not know the answer. Given the cost of $42 for deluxe and $27 for regular, I was pretty underwhelmed. Two miso soups and one hot tea later, the total became whopping $100+ after tax and tip. For such a highly rated restaurant, I was disappointed. Maybe people enjoy their "sushi" (rolls) and not sushi. Maybe I would have still given this place 4 stars for Vail at this point... but the worst part was that we were rushed to eat our food because there were others waiting (which I understand, but other tables got there before us). They were in such a RUSH to clear our table & give us the check. I took photos of when I got the food & when I got the check. 17 minutes!!! Not much of a relaxing and enjoyable dinner we wanted. I had to shove everything down so fast because of the pressure. read more

See all

I got food poisoning. Up all night throwing up. Avoid this place at all costs. (Plus the bathroom is outside. Very weird)

Very disappointed in my sashimi salad which looked quite sad. There was no seaweed salad like description says and not much fish. Also only got ponzu but no dressing. A couple slices of avocado would also go a long way. $21 and meh. read more

I recently visited Joy Sushi for lunch after a day on mountains / getting it in on the slopes. The vibes was warm, cozy & tight if I must say, the workers were nice & inviting, The service was positive I got no complaints. The sushi was slapping & the original soda was fire taste like bubble gum a little bit lol as far as serving size regular amount of sushi as you would get any where else. Overall Good Spot Definitely Recommended! read more

Joy Sushi - Sweet potato rolls, California, AAC Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

My recommendations are black rice monster roll, seared salmon roll, zen roll, and yellowtail roll. read more

See all

Stopped in for takeout and had the seaweed salad, miso soup and eel tuna tempura. It was all very good and I did not have to wait long at all. This place is pretty small but definitely a cute spot to sit down with a couple of friends. The staff was also very friendly and helpful even after I had made a mistake w my order. I'm in vail for a short vaca and would totally eat here again! read more

Joy Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

We did a takeout order and brought our food back to our condo. We loved their Thai Basil the most and wished we'd ordered more. Typically we like Drunken noodles but this dish was very average at joy sushi. read more

This place should be renamed to OMG Joy sushi because OMG it was so good. My wife and I came to Vail on our honeymoon and had to come twice because it was so good!! We will definitely be coming back any time we're in town. read more

A very cool little place! A total of 10 tables inside, mostly two tops, and three more outside, but four sushi chefs working faster than any Japanese restaurant I've ever been to. Fantastic service and super friendly people who clearly appreciated our business. Everything we had was first rate - as good as any sushi I've had anywhere short of Nobu. Creative rolls and gigantic nigiri that's almost too much for one bite. Relatively affordable by Vail standards. All in all one of our favorite stops during our week in Vail. We would be regulars if we lived in the area. read more

It was good. We give it a solid 4 star. Would have given 5 stars but it was expensive for what it was. Then again, it's Vail. We would go back. Maybe. read more

We enjoyed the sushi here in Vail. Although I must say, we ordered cooked shrimp tempura and veggie sushi rolls. I cannot speak for the raw fish. Clean restaurant and helpful staff. read more

I just did take out here, so not a lot to review, but they were quick with the order (10 minutes), it's easy parking, and the food was good. I would definitely come back! read more

Fish is always fresh and a great variety. The servers are friendly and attentive.. The ambiance could be better but this is the smallest restaurant in Vail Rolls are terrific,highly recommend read more

So good. A must visit while in Vail!! No reservations and very limited seating. Go early!! Next to Safeway read more

Joy Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

This place is great for dining in as well as pick up! The food was really good and they have what you're looking for. They're located really close to the hotel we stayed at (Hilton) -- it's walking distance! The waiter we had was also super kind. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Joy Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

This is hands -down our new favorite Sushi Restaurant! Better than any sushi joint in Denver, and yes, that includes Sushi Den! We started with the tastiest shishito peppers I've ever had followed by two damn near perfect sushi rolls. If you love raw fish like we do, you have to order the Black Rice Rainbow roll and the Joy Roll. Soooo much fish and absolutely delicious! Happy Happy Joy Joy! read more

Joy Sushi - Wow! This was the perfect Sushi Dinner! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

See all

When I'm craving sushi, this is where I go! Try their signature roll, the joy roll! Everything here is fantastic and so fresh! It's a smaller space so try to beat any holiday traffic and show up early read more

My go to japanese food in vail.. quality of the sushi rolls is excellent.. customer service is superb... Tip: Its better to eat dine in than take out read more

See all