Made the drive from Elizabeth city while in town and well worth the drive! Sat down, and the service was great everyone there was helping so we never were without anything ever. They also cleared our table every second. Husband got their homemade cold pineapple sake- that was so delicious! I had a hot tea. For food we had the Chesapeake roll, Manhattan roll, crab Rangoons, & gyoza. The sushi rolls were perfect. Price was great for the rolls and they were filled and there was not that much rice on the outside. The appetizers were delicious also- not greasy at all. Overall great experience, would highly recommend. read more

I loved everything about this sushi restaurant! The inside of the restaurant looked really nice and clean, the workers were friendly, the sexy beach roll I got was really good (fresh and well put together), and the service was genuinely FAST. My boyfriend even said his sushi roll was the best he had in a while. Will definitely come back when I'm in the area again to try more rolls :) read more

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

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. read more

Sanya Sushi Bistro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

My family and I returned to this restaurant for the 1st time in 2 years. Literally hasn't changed one bit. Which in this case, is awesome! Service was superb and sushi rolls were super fresh and very flavorful. My mother had the shrimp lo mein and finished her whole meal, which almost never happens. If you are looking for a great restaurant with Japanese and Chinese cuisine, this is the place to go!! read more

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. read more

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We were not impressed. We went during lunch, there were NO other customers there (which should have been a red flag). For my husband and I to eat, our bill was $72! And all we got was 2 cokes, shrimp Hibachi and chicken Hibachi. The food was not worth it. And the staff hovered around us watching us eat....it was a very unsettling feeling. We will not be visiting again. read more

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

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. read more

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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. read more

Sanya Sushi Bistro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

This was some of the best sushi we have ever eaten, everything was so fresh and well put together. We came with our two young kids who were welcomed warmly and our server was great with them and service in general. Kids enjoyed the lo mein as well. Great atmosphere. I think I had a margarita, they have a full bar. Spoke with the owner who was so sweet. We will visit every OBX vacation! read more

Some of the best hot and sour soup I've ever had. I got it to go and I'm just so thankful my partner and I came here at the start of our trip and not towards the end bc the soup portion is HUGE and the food is DELICIOUS we are already taking about going back! and there are so many different options to try/explore! The Egg drop soup was delicious! Orange chicken absolutely perfect. Lo mein amazing. Thai iced tea delicious. And most importantly the staff were absolutely so sweet and helpful! Overall if you're craving Chinese food or Japanese food this is definitely the place to go! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Sanya Sushi Bistro - Spring Rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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! read more

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I can't say we had tried lots of different things. Our taste is pretty basic. We have dined in and that was very good. Service was good. Okay ambience. We've done take out several times and the food is always good. I especially like the egg drop soup. I'd skip the spring rolls. Soggy in the middle like they were fryed and reheated. Last time we had some chili chicken wings. Very good but a small serving. Beef and broccoli is very good. Enough for two with leftovers. Definitely a "go to" if you don't feel like cooking or going out. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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.

We were seated very quickly and once the food was ordered it came fast. The food is fresh and the flavor was good and not over powering. Most places don't know the flavors are supposed to be balance with most Chinese food. They got that perfect. Loved all the food and the pineapple in the fried rice was wonderful. Will go back when we are in town. read more

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I didn't get an opportunity to dine in, but I was coming back to our hotel late and wanted to pick up dinner on the way. Looked up their menu online and saw a plethora of sushi. I currently cannot eat anything raw but ordered an eel and avocado roll and a special roll with shrimp tempura to try. My husband and I were sharing so I also got a few more dishes off the chinese segment of the menu. We just made it before their doors closed and the staff graciously waited for us to pick up. It was obvious we were the last customers of the evening, but they were still very nice when we paid for our food. Have to minus one star because the sushi was just sub-par. I asked my husband about the fish and he agreed that it was just okay. This was surprising since this is a beach town and I would think the fish would be more fresh. What was lacking from the sushi was made up in the beef and broccoli dish. Such a chinese menu staple that was prepared right- often times the sauce is not too flavorful when I order it in FL but this style made me nostalgic of my favorite takeout place in New Jersey growing up. The beef was tender and the sauce was amazing... Get the beef and broccoli!! read more

Food was amazing and service was so fast!! We had our two toddlers with us and they their lo mein and rice. Husband and I got the assortments of sushi and fried rice. read more

Food and service were fantastic! It was very enjoyable! Definitely coming back next year! read more

It's just "okay". We ordered sushi (sexy beach roll and hurricane roll) that wasn't all that good -- the fish was fine just the preparation and pairing didn't hit the mark. One of the kids dish was very bland, while the other kids dish was super oily (felt like it was over fried). Our drinks were not good at all. I had the dark and stormy while the wife had mojito. The staff was super friendly, and all smiles. They catered to us and all patrons. read more

We enjoyed eating here. We all ate sushi and it was fresh and delicious. They had a nice variety, & it was Well prepared. All the staff were friendly, we highly recommend. The prices were reasonable. Nicely decorated andfamily friendly. read more

Sanya Sushi Bistro - Sushi & sashimi combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Food was fresh, delicious and service was quick. I would recommend if you like sushi super fresh and delicious. Hidden Jen in kill Devil hill. read more

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Wow. The yellowtail jalapeño app rivals the one at NOBU. This place is incredible and absolutely worth the reasonable price. I will be coming back again and again. read more

Sanya Sushi Bistro - Volcano roll, Hurricane roll, and shrimp tempura. Everything was amazing. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Service was very slow and it wasn't packed. The sushi was good, though my son's seaseme chicken wasn't as appealing and he said it was meh. Try the sexy beach roll, that one was solid. read more

I couldn't disagree more with these 1 star reviews and reading some of them made me question going to Sanya Sushi Bistro before we gave it a go. Do yourself a favor and go to this place. Our nigiri pieces were fresh and really good quality. The toro was what I would expect from a fattier tuna belly slice. They had some different, unique rolls that were very good from a typical local family run business. I frequent local sushi places a lot in my home town and this was a step up. The only thing they didn't have that I really like is uni, but it's been a bad year for that quality wise and most places can't consistently get it and have it be good. Will definitely go back when I'm in Kitty Hawk. read more

Sanya Sushi Bistro - Tuna, salmon, hamachi, and Toro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Not bad but not that good. General tso was a little dry. Chicken wrap didn't have a lot of chicken. I like that the lo mein wasn't smothered in extra salty sauce. Take out was friendly and fast. read more

Honestly the worst and most overpriced "hibachi" I've ever had. Chicken was dry, steak was over cooked and the noodles were drowning in watery teriyaki sauce. The spicy tuna roll was barely that, just tasted like artificial crunch and the Disney roll was lackluster as well. Overall 0/10 wouldn't recommend and stay far away. read more

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Had the American Dream Roll, Phoenix Roll, Volcano Roll, & House Salad. Quick service, good food read more

We had planned to go elsewhere, but the wait was too long, so we ended up at Sanya. We were seated right away and ordered a mix of Chinese and sushi. Everyone enjoyed their food. We ordered the kids chicken lo mein, sesame chicken, shrimp and broccoli, avocado rolls, spicy crab and a salmon avocado roll. Everything was fresh and well prepared. read more

Came here on a whim and so glad we did. The sushi was delicious and fresh. The only one I would not recommend is a spider roll that did not taste as fresh as the others. The service was okay nothing bad or good about it. The ambience is a little dark which I personally don't like they don't offer outside dining either. But was a nice place to eat and kids enjoyed the fried rice. They have a nice variety in their menu so something for all. read more

The family did not enjoy their lunch and it wasn't affordable. I purposely went to lunch because dinner was way too pricey. I know it's sushi but fish is everywhere here in the Outer Banks, why so expensive? NoThe service was okay. It just wasn't an enjoyable experience. The ambiance was not comfortable. Parking was good. Net, net...If I drop $90 on three for lunch it should be good grub in a nice place and this was neither. read more

We stopped in for "happy hour" based on the huge sign out front. Yelpers gave this place good ratings so we gave it a try. It wasn't really busy so we sat at the bar. There was no mention of their daily drink specials until I saw the small sign after we had our beverages. I missed out on the $5 Cosmo but instead had a nice $7 Long Island. The "happy hour" is a special appetizer, soup and sushi menu. Prices are discounted by $1-$2. We ordered a few hot apps: veggie tempura, and spring rolls. Both were meh. The tempura batter was too thick and not crispy. I'm not sure if it was sitting a while before it was brought out to us. It included one broccoli, many yam pieces, eggplant and one other root veggie. The spring rolls were tiny and the inside was mushy. Hubby ordered a spicy CA Roll. Honestly I can't tell you what was inside but it was not spicy and I'm not even sure of the consistency. Based on this appetizer experience we decided against dining here for a full meal. The service was good but considering there was lots of wait staff lingering around, it prob could have been better. read more

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Local here going to this place since I was in high school 2009 and never complained...until now. I ordered the $22 Hibachi Chicken Entree and this is what I got. Drove here from grandy. Normally when we eat there, we spend over $50 to feed 2 and this portion of food was very disappointing. Definitely have the best costumer service in the front of house. read more

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Not a good dining experience, sushi was not good quality and very small portions and service was lacking and unfriendly. Worst food experience of our trip. read more