Sushiya continues to impress--easily one of my go-to spots in Iowa City for authentic Asian comfort and standout sushi. We tried their snow-aged sake this time (yes, aged in snow for three years!) and it was incredible--smooth, clean, and unlike anything else you'll find around here. As always, the sashimi was fresh, beautifully plated, and melt-in-your-mouth good. We mentioned we were celebrating a special event, and they surprised us with the cutest orange "bear" fruit carving. It's that kind of thoughtful, personal touch that makes this place unforgettable. I can never resist their Taiwanese popcorn chicken--crispy, tender, and packed with flavor--and the Three Cup Chicken tasted incredibly authentic. You can really tell this place is run by owners who care about getting it right, both in taste and presentation. Warm ambiance, kind service, and dishes that actually taste like home--Sushiya is a rare gem in the Midwest. read more

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Sushiya serves up some great sushi, especially for Iowa and the Midwest. I only visit this area when I'm seeing my best friend, and she usually takes me to Red Ginger--which I find subpar and overpriced for what you get. Sushiya, on the other hand, is the go-to spot. The flavors here are superior in every way. The seating inside is limited, but you can watch the sushi chefs working on the line, which is fun to see. It's clear they handle a lot of online orders because they were constantly busy. There's also a kitchen in the back for cooked dishes, though it's not visible from the dining area. Everything we tried was delicious, and I don't think you could go wrong with anything on the menu. I especially enjoyed the lunch portion of the Katsu Don--it had a lot of onions, but I didn't mind. I did ask for extra spicy mayo for my two deep-fried sushi rolls, as they were a bit bland on their own. The spicy mayo seemed house-made, with far more spices than I've seen at other sushi restaurants, and it was genuinely spicy, which was a nice surprise. The restaurant itself was quiet, aside from my best friend's child having a little meltdown at the end of the meal when his food wasn't coming fast enough. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'd happily return. read more

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Hands down my favorite restaurant in the area. The food is insanely fresh and the service is unmatched. I have never been disappointed. read more

Sushiya - Japanese Near Me - North Liberty, Iowa

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The Sushi was amazing. Very fresh! Service was excellent. This was an amazing find and it will be our go to Sushi hook up. read more

Sushiya - Japanese Near Me - North Liberty, Iowa

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Had my birthday lunch at Sushiya yesterday and wow guys, this place has ALWAYS been wonderful! Still THE BEST sushi I've had in Iowa! Thank you to Avery (not sure of spelling) and to the entire staff for making my birthday truly memorable! read more

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The bast restaurant ever and the people are so nice and friendly the food is the best ever

We were driving from Des Moines to Coralville, and wanted to find a good restaurant in the area. Yelp soon turned up Sushiya in North Liberty, and we're delighted to confirm others' glowing reviews. Spouse had a plum wine, I had green tea. We each had a seaweed Sunomono salad (mine with octopus; spouse's with shrimp), and then split a Futomaki (large, 10 piece vegetarian roll), a Tonkatsu (panko-crusted pork cutlet), Negihama Maki (smaller yellowtail / scallion roll), and for desert, an order of Tamago. The appetisers, sushi and Tonkatsu were produced very quickly, and were among the best we've ever had (and our sushi repertoire includes Tokyo, Nara, Kyoto, and Osaka, as well as many cities in the U.S. and Europe). The flavor of the Sunomono fluid was really delightful. A hint of smoke, and a mild snap. The cucumber in the Sunomono was cut into matchstick shapes, great for picking up the flavor, and was nice and crisp. The pickled ginger was also excellent. Avery was our server. She was incredibly attentive, informative, and pleasant, but not at all intrusive. She mentioned that others had inquired about ramen (they don't have any on the menu, but do have plenty of udon, soba, and tempura dishes on the menu), but we weren't there for ramen. Our dinner, very filling, was $66 after tax. We were happy to tip for the wonderful food and service. We're in the Iowa City area for a conference (we're a day early), and will be delighted to bring colleagues later in the week. read more

NEVER disappointing. Best sushi in the area! BEST HOT AND SOUR SOUP in the area!!! Their grilled fish jaw is transcendent. Service is always impeccable, as is the venue. read more

Not a bad little place. We sat outside, which I didn't even know they had outdoor seating, so that was a nice surprise. And it was a cute little area. Our server was super nice. I had ordered the Crabmeat Rangoon, Spider Roll, & the Shrimp Tempura Roll (which was my fav). The rolls were huge too! I would probably go back and try a noodle dish next. read more

Sushiya - Crabmeat Rangoon - Japanese Near Me - North Liberty, Iowa

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One of my favorite Asian spots in town! I know they're known for sushi but I really like their non-sushi food items! They have the best Taiwanese chicken appetizer that is ADDICTING. All their apps are great. I also like their entrees. They have my favorite ever (off menu) chicken and broccoli - and I like how flexible they are with the requests (can upgrade to noodles for a small fee, or get beef instead). read more

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Best sushi restaurant in town, period. Food quality is always consistent with wonderful service. Our family's number one go to for date nights and special occasions. Our favorite items there: sashimi deluxe, New York roll, manhattan rolls, and wagyu beef roll! read more

Best sushi in Iowa by far. Family owned business vibe with a small seating area. Definitely worth any time you have to wait.

We should have trusted our noses. Upon entering the restaurant we were hit with a strong (not fresh) seafood odor. Brusquely we were ordered to follow the hostess to a table. Stupidly we sat down. Now the wait... After finally asking to be served after many minutes of being ignored the server arrived. We ordered our lunch. The miso soup had a strong chlorine flavor. Clearly made with bad tap water. The tempura shrimp were not fresh tasting. If you like old seafood tempura maybe it was acceptable. The general tso chicken was so tough my wife could barely eat it without looking like she was in a tug of war competition. My yakisoba was overly sweet and frankly not very good. Many people were seeming to enjoy their meals. We certainly did not. read more

Man, North Liberty has really come a long way from the days when it was just a few pizza and BBQ joints, and even more places to buy live bait for fishing nearby. Sushiya is a fine addition to their dining scene. We came here for dinner on a Friday evening, and the place was rather busy so we had a short wait to get seated. There's a sign on the tables indicating that there is a time limit when the restaurant is busy, and while it seems like a bit of a rude thing to impose, the time limit is actually pretty generous and allows for a leisurely meal (assuming that the kitchen doesn't take an inordinate amount of time preparing the food). The atmosphere is casual and the furnishings are basic - this is not an elegant Japanese restaurant by any stretch. There's some tables inside and on their back patio, which overlooks a fake pond and would have been our choice of location if it weren't so cool and windy when we arrived. There's a TV behind the sushi bar, which I'm not a fan of because it is a bit of a distraction. On our table that evening were: Takoyaki - diced octopus in a deep-fried dough. This was very good with big pieces of octopus. I think they overdid it with the sauce, it was a still a tasty start to the meal. Futo maki - pretty standard big vegetarian roll. Very familiar, nothing distinctive about it. Spider roll - deep fried softshell crab roll. The crab was cooked properly - not too dry. Well-executed overall. Spicy tuna roll - very good, but IMO could stand to be a little spicier. Decent amount of tuna inside. Negihama (hamachi) maki - a little disappointing. The amount of fish was meager and the flavor was lacking (probably because of the small quantity of hamachi). Chicken and vegetarian yakisoba - fairly typical; again, nothing particularly special about it. There was a decent amount of meat in the chicken dish, and overall the portions were quite generous. The cost of the meal was very reasonable - less than I'm used to paying back home in California, for certain. Service was friendly and the pace of the meal was relaxed, and we finished well within our allotted two-hour window. read more

When you are craving both sushi and pad Thai, Sushiya is here with both! Sushiya not only offers a wide selection of sushi but several entree options like pad Thai and noodles as well. It had been awhile since I had sushi, and I recently saw several reviews noting Sushiya's crab rangoon as the best. So, I definitely had to add that to my order. It's delicious and also reheats well, which isn't usually the case with crab rangoon. I also ordered the Spicy Salmon Crunch Roll and Chicken Pad Thai. Both were wonderful, and the pad Thai was a huge portion! It's a must if you are looking for leftovers. Sushiya also has a great outdoor area near the pond, so it's a perfect dinner venue in the summer. read more

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Sushi, in Iowa? YA! Truly, I know how silly it seems to say you have amazing sushi in a landlocked state like Iowa... but dang. This family-owned must have does it right! This is the sister restaurant to Sushi House Family Restaurant in Cedar Rapids... which has been a local favorite for the past two decades or so. It is pretty mind blowing that this NL gem lives in what used to be a Quiznos? It does not, I repeat DOES NOT at all give sandwich slinging vibes. You walk in and it is minimal but charming with booths and sushi chefs front and center, doing their thang. We came in on a Wednesday, to celebrate a birthday. We ordered a handful of sushi (shrimp tempura, rainbow roll, yellowtail, spicy salmon and spicy crunch tuna), vegetable rolls, crab rangoons, edamame and a chicken teriyaki dish. Of course some sparkling sake and Sapporo, too. Pricing was on point, staff was knowledgable, service was fast and overall it was a stellar, tasty outing. There is plenty of parking, it is conveniently located just off Penn Street. When we left, the place was full! So be warned, it is a local favorite and with it being such a small spot-- plan accordingly. I am ashamed to say it took me darn near eight years to get to this spot. It serves up the best sushi in NL, perhaps even the area-- stop in today! read more

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Sushiya is amazing! We've looked everywhere for good sushi and we come from the coast, so for us to give this place a 5 star is a big deal. While it's a super small restaurant, the service is absolutely amazing and everyone is very attentive. The menu is vast and there's even different oriental teas and sakes. They always go above and beyond on presentation as well. Everything is very reasonably priced and if we're getting sushi, we don't even think about going anywhere else. read more

(Repost from my FB Review) I haven't been to Sushiya since the Derecho and throughout the pandemic but it has always been my favorite Sushi place and the best in the corridor area/lowa. EVERYTHING from Sushi chefs (MJ and Ray) trained by Vincent, front of house and kitchen staff still provide the highest quality and service. Vincent was able to adapt and thrive through these harsh times and I'm very glad Sushiya is still here to stay. Looking forward to my next visit for some Omakase! I highly recommend sitting at the bar or their dog friendly patio! There's also a small lake in the back you can take on walk on. read more

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How is it possible for a small place in IA to have this incredible sushi? Food: Excellent, presentation excellent, fresh great tasting fish. Even the jasmine tea was great. I could go on and on, but seems they go out of their way to put out great food. Had the spicy scallop nigiri, which I have ordered many times trying to recreate the magic of Irori (Marina Del Rey), these guys have come the closest. Service: Excellent job by the waitress on our tea refill, as well as checking on us during the meal. Overall: I love this place. Love at first taste! After a recent major disappointment in KS, I was floored to have a 180 experience here. Everything was so good, we considered coming back the following night for dinner again. Will be back in the area next week and will be stopping in for sure! Keep up the great work! read more

One of the best chinese and sushi in this area! Every time we have Sushiya it is fresh, perfectly prepared and delicious. This last order included crab rangoon, egg rolls, chicken fried rice and General Tao's chicken. The Crab Rangoon has a sweeter base, but was perfectly fried. The General Tao's was fresh and crispy. This place is a staple in our eating out list. Always on time and friendly staff. read more

Amazing sushi. It just might be the best I've ever had. But not only the sushi is amazing, but their Taiwanese chicken is delicious also. Whenever I get to pick dinner Sushiya is a go to. Everything on the menu is delicious. I would recommend. read more

Sushiya always has the best sushi, I've never been disappointed coming here. My favorite sushi place I've ever been to. Also it's very affordable, great date night place. The service here is great, they're always so attentive and give great suggestions. I highly recommend giving them a visit. read more

Sushiya - Crunch roll, avocado tuna, spicy salmon roll (each roll came with 6, I ate some) - Japanese Near Me - North Liberty, Iowa

Fast and friendly service, food was great, will absolutely go again! Seated immediately, we then asked to move so we could sit at the counter to see the sushi being made, it was easily accommodated. We both got a basic roll and a higher end one, they were all delicious! read more

Best takeout I've ever had. Singapore noodles was the bomb! Sushi was great too. I'm ready to try everything now. read more

Sushiya - Singapore Noodles - Japanese Near Me - North Liberty, Iowa

Ordered shrimp and Broccoli came with 4 shrimp and 12 broccoli. For 15 dollars. Shrimp clearly came out of bag.

Yum Yum Yum Food and service excellent Definitely recommend Sushiya for lunch or dinner Value for money read more

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways...!!! SushiYa in North Liberty is the best sushi in the tri-state area! The food is always excellent and the service is always wonderful! We come here probably way more often than we should! I absolutely would recommend them! #sushiya #sushi #iowa read more

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Family friendly, amazing service and excellent food!! We had a variety of sushi, General Tso chicken, crab Rangoon, egg rolls, and my kiddos ate the tempura chicken. All of it was amazing! read more

Sushiya is a really good sushi restaurant. The space is a little small but cozy. I enjoy their assortment of hot tea. They have the extra special rolls with lots of ingredients that are great but what I really enjoy is that the more basic rolls are great quality and a good price! Everyone is always very friendly. As you can see in the picture below, they add nice little touches to make it a good dining experience. read more

Sushiya - Sushi for 2 - Japanese Near Me - North Liberty, Iowa

Best Japanese food in town. Hand downs with the sushi, sashimi and Tonkatsu / Katsu don. read more

Sushiya - Deluxe Sushami - Japanese Near Me - North Liberty, Iowa

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From sushi to some of the other entrees, this is one of the best in the area. The Generals chicken is the best, not sickly sweet but a good more like umami flavor, there is a micro thin shell finish on the chicken and it's really good. The Singapore Noodles are out of this world. Delightfully spicy with that curry flavoring but Not so much that the feint of heart can't take it. Noodles really thin makes maximum surface to soak up the flavors. This is a regular return place for us. read more

Super pleased with the quality and selection of the sushi here! I got the sashimi & sushi dinner, which is a fantastic deal for $19.50 as it includes miso soup, salad, a roll, 7 pieces of sashimi, 4 pieces of the nigiri, and ice cream. I got the Alaska roll which was interesting since it had both salmon and crabstick in it, but was quite tasty. All of the sashimi/nigiri were very fresh, with the exception of the tuna which was just okay (seemed like frozen and then thawed). The presentation was also beautiful and service was excellent. Overall great value for the price! Would definitely come back next time I'm in the area :) read more

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Best Sushi in the area. I've tried it all and it is all amazing. Live eating in the restaurant, as the chefs are amazing to watch.

Perfect for pick up or eat in! Great consistent service and reasonably priced! The setting is quaint with an outdoor patio overlooking a fishing pond. read more

The food and the atmosphere is amazing! Great service. The staff was amazing! 5 stars way up!!!

Small on the inside, but they make some fabulous sushi! We were seated across from the chefs making the sushi - helped pass the time waiting for our own rolls. It's amazing how many rolls they were making so quickly! Obviously this place is popular for takeout as the takeout orders were piling up! Our service was great - the waitress checked on us frequently and apologized for the long wait. We started with dumpling (scrumptious!) and then had the orange roll, spicy tuna, and the rainbow roll. My favorite was definitely the spicy tuna roll! We will definitely be coming back for more sushi and likely takeout! read more

Sushiya - Orange roll, spicy tuna roll, and rainbow roll - Japanese Near Me - North Liberty, Iowa

I have had way better. The beer was really good (too expensive for a beer $21). It was a fancy bottle, that's it. We also tried their hot sake with bud and created our own sake bombs. Which was good. But I didn't get happy high. I think my capacity has increased or the sake was super diluted. Then I ordered Taiwanese crispy chicken and then tempura chicken. Felt like all similar taste. my wife and others ordered stirred fried tofu with veggies and some yaki soba or something everything was below average. We also ordered vegetable dinner a total of 8 pieces of sushi with two small wraps. All tiny portions and over priced sushi. read more

Sushiya - He is having fun - Japanese Near Me - North Liberty, Iowa

We loved Sushiya! I don't eat fish (I know...) and was pleased that they had different options. After a couple of drinks at the bar, we were seated at the hibachi grill. Our chef was so fun! read more

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Super cute spot with great food & great service! I went on a Saturday night and it was packed, which tells you a lot! I enjoyed the korroke and the spicy crab crunch roll I ordered. I was also able to pay from my seat via QR code super easy. This place checks all the boxes, I will be back for sure. read more

Love this place! Very happy with anything that I've ordered. Recommend the Honey Roll for those who are new to sushi. My favorite appetizer is the Taiwanese Crispy Chicken and favorite roll is Tempura Maki. read more