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    Sanya Sushi Bistro

    4.2 (229 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    SANYA SUSHI BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Anne-Marie G.

    Best sushi on the beach. You get what you pay for kind of thing. We love their bar area as it's up close and personal to the sushi chefs. Sanya's sushi menu isn't super diverse but it's perfect. Every roll you get is perfectly done. Fresh. And just the way sushi should be. We love this place as it's away from the hustle and bustle and long lines. Service is great. Restaurant is clean. Ordered the Christmas roll & Sexy Beach.

    Birthday Ice Cream

    I had about 4 servers that served me and they all were professional. The wonton soup was flavored with too much sesame oil. The egg rolls were frozen with and were slightly cold inside. The shrimp tempura roll was tasty. Unfortunately, the wings were not cooked to its entirety.

    Any 3 Maki Combo $13.95- Philly Roll, California Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll
    Anne R.

    We came around 3pm for a late lunch/early dinner and were pleasantly surprised to be able to partake of the lunch specials that would end at 3:30pm. I decided on the daily $5.95 Mango Martini special which was actually a bit more sour than expected, but cocktail-sour-appropriate level. I almost wonder if it was the sweetness of the house salad dressing that then made the cocktail seem a bit more sour than expected. The house salad was included with the lunch 3 Maki Special, which was 6 pieces of Philly, California, and Spicy Tuna rolls for $13.95. The combo hibachi lunch of chicken and steak for $14.50 was a great deal with a naturally sweet and salty teriyaki sauce and plenty of cooked vegetables and fried rice along with a soup or salad. Shrimp tempura appetizer came with 3 shrimp and a set of tempura vegetables- all perfectly crispy and not too oily, with a very light soy vinegar dipping sauce that's much less salty than straight soy. The service was efficient and kind and managed to welcome a walk-in group of 20 people around 4pm with barely a blink of an eye when setting up room for them to all sit together with no advance notice.

    Joshua B.

    I have had a lot of sushi in my day in a number of locations and Sanya may be the best sushi that I have ever had. We got a number of rolls to split, the best of which was the Christmas Roll loaded with a number of different seafood options. The servers were extremely friendly, on top of things, and took care of everything we needed without asking. Sanya definitely is on the pricier side of sushi, however, the flavor and service are well worth the cost.

    Superstar sushi
    Burlington K.

    The atmosphere was nice and relaxing. All the food had a pleasant mix of flavors. The Superstar sushi roll was the highlight, we heard others ordering it as well. The waiter was friendly.

    GF Chicken & Broccoli
    BA F.

    I have Celiac Disease so I called ahead to see if they could accomodate my gluten free diet eithout cross contamination. I was told that there were many things on the menu that can be made gluten free. Even the egg drop soup is gluten free! The servers were a little confused when I arrived but the chef was very clear and said they use separate utensils, cookware and gluten free soy sauce in their dishes. It was good that I arrived after the lunch crowd and before the dinner rush so the staff were better able to handle all of my questions. I could order most anything on the menu and they could make it gluten free. I ordered Chicken & Broccoli which came with Egg Drop Soup. The soup was delicious! So was the entree! I would definitely eat here again.

    Spring Rolls

    Was not impressed. Ordered: California roll Chicken Lettuce Wrap Sweet n sour chicken Spring rolls Crab wontons Spring rolls are TINY Chicken Lettuce wraps was a big let down-it's supposed to be mainly chicken but it was barely any chicken in it. Sweet n sour chicken was soggy due to all the pineapple and for it being an entree it was really small portion and I paid extra for the fried rice and didn't get it. Sweet n sour sauce was really watered down looked like sweet n sour but tasted like red water. I've honestly had better quality and value from the frozen food section Chinese than this. If I would have been in the restaurant I would have sent it back and left. But I ordered take out so I got this awesome surprise at the hotel.

    Super Star roll
    Ellen M.

    I ordered sushi online at their site and it was very easy use. I was able to pay on the site and I received texts to confirm the order, receipt with estimated time of pickup and when the order was ready. You cannot go into the store to pick up; there is a side window with a plastic bin that the server places your order in. I ordered the Super Star roll, ikura (roe), salmon, and California rolls. I also got a cup of miso soup. Everything was flavorful and the fish fresh. I applaud the restaurant for their creative rolls. The Super Star roll had a nice combination of tempura shrimp and real crab meat. I enjoyed the special sauce on the side with gave it a little kick.. Be sure to take advantage of the Happy Hour specials that start at 2:30pm!

    General Tso 's Chicken
    Clyde E.

    My 12 year old son has gotten interested in sushi all of a sudden. I am also a fan but no one else is in the family so naturally I started searching for the best reviewed spot near us on Yelp. That brought us to Sanya. It did not disappoint. Food was great. The sushi was exceptional. My son's tastes are on the high priced side with his Deluxe sushi combo lol. They even had something the 4 year old enjoyed. I recommend you check them out if you're in the area!

    Chicken Teriyaki $20 comes with egg drop soup and white rice
    Helen W.

    The food here was absolutely incredible. The chicken Lo Mein and the Chicken Teriyaki were very flavorful and the fried rice had a great taste. The food came out pretty quick and the staff were very friendly. The interior was definitely on point, since it really felt like a mixture of both Chinese and Japanese cultures. This meld of two different styles actually created a harmonious atmosphere and it created a wonderful experience for our family. We you'll give it a try and enjoy it as much as we did.

    Front outside view
    Vicky P.

    Arrived just before 4pm on Saturday (7/16/22). We were seated right away. We ordered our drinks, Coke, Ginger Ale, Hot Green Tea, and Root Beer. All served quickly. The tea was delicious and the pot it was served in was so pretty! The ginger ale wasn't my favorite, but I drank it. We ordered Spring rolls and Crab Rangoon for appetizers. Both freshly made and delicious. Dinners were Hibachi chicken & shrimp, Hibachi steak and shrimp, Hibachi steak, and a Teriyaki beef dinner. Salad and clear soup were served first. Delicious! All dinners were absolutely scrumptious. I don't think anyone had anything left on their plates! Service was excellent. They were quick to clean off the empty plates and refill drinks. Prices of dinners were on the high end. Despite the pricey check, Sanya's is highly recommended!

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    Loved the spider roll and gyoza! Super service and very friendly. Great menu. Something for everyone !

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    Food was good. Sesame Chicken was tasted great. Siri g rolls were rather small but ok. .

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    I enjoyed coming here and the service was very attentive and the food I had was abundant for the price with good presentation.

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