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    UYA Restaurant

    4.6 (57 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    California sushi burrito
    Mei B.

    Really good sushi burritos (sorry for the blurry pics I was rushing to devour them) I got the spicy salmon & California burritos and omg they made my night. My boyfriend picked the order up for me and he can confirm that the service is great!

    Poke Bowl. The best order!!
    M. G.

    The best poke I've had in ages. So fresh and flavorful. Fish is fresh, rice is well seasoned, and there are tons of flavorful and fresh toppings to choose from. I love the kani salad & ogo seaweed, and next time I'll be getting extra of both. Takeout is fast and easy on their website.

    Authentic. Unsweetened.
    Tracy G.

    3:30 Monday afternoon. Just me. Prompt service, but no rush. You have a choice--poke bowl or sushi burrito in seaweed--and I chose the latter. "The Vegi" is made with cukes, edamame, seaweed salad, tofu, avo, raw kale, and mango dressing with sesame seeds and rice. It looked and tasted fresh and the balance of flavors was perfect. Authentic unsweetened Japanese green tea in the cooler, too, a refreshing complement. Definitely coming back!

    White Sushi Rice, Sesame Seeds, Tuna, Shrimp, Onion, Tobiko, Seaweed, Corn, Onion Crisps, Spring Greens, Pickled Radish, and Avocado
    Brenda Q.

    Overall taste of the poke here is decent/ok. I was really excited to try it because this is the first poke-dedicated spot in Western Mass (at least one that I've encountered). Pros: a great variety of toppings/sauces, good sushi rice, friendly staff, decent prices, clean space Cons: protein (ex:tuna) was too chunky/largely cut (tip: please cut it up smaller), ingredients were not labeled (tip: for new poke consumers, it is helpful to have names of the ingredients for the consumer to be aware of), bubble tea was $4 but not filled up all the way Insight: - bubble tea is made from powder - avocado is $1 extra - extra protein is $2 extra - there is seating available for dine-in - there is street parking

    Dan F.

    Fresh fish, fair prices, and customizable options make this a very solid lunch spot. A welcome addition to Florence! During my first visit there I ordered a salmon burrito with avocado and lots of goodies like seaweed and crunchies with a wasabi mayo sauce. It was delicious, fast, and quite filling. The ambiance isn't very fancy, so I won't recommend this place for a date night, but I'll certainly be back to get my sushi burrito fix next time I'm in Florence.

    Poke bowl
    Albie M.

    As an avid poke lover, I was very glad to discover UYA in the Northampton area. Being the only dedicated poke restaurant in the area, I held the bowl to high standards, and it met them. Yellowtail, though costing a bit extra, made an already great poke bowl even better. I'd highly recommend UYA if you're looking for good poke, and I would definitely come here over any other (current) poke offering in the area. 4 stars as ordering could be a bit easier (each offering could be labeled as I've seen at other poke restaurants), and the bubble tea was merely adequate. But if you're coming here for the poke itself, it's fantastic.

    Honeydew Bubble Tea - extremely lackluster
    Sasha R.

    This is a pretty typical poke place and certainly decent. But there were several details that knocked down my rating to 3 stars. Most importantly, the bubble tea was really lacking. I got the honeydew flavor and was very watery and not very flavorful. And the tapioca had a very strange consistency, much different than every other bubble tea place I've been to. They were a bit skimpy on the protein (I ordered salmon). And the crab meat salad was spicy which I was not expecting. One more very minor thing is that they didn't ask before putting sesame seeds on top. I'm just saying it would have been super easy to ask. The final issue is the lack of sustainability. They use a paper bowl to mix the protein, sauces, and mix-ins for every poke bowl they make. They then throw that away and transfer it into a plastic bowl which they serve it in with the rice. They could easily use a metal bowl for mixing instead of creating two bowls worth of waste for every bowl they serve. Additionally, like most poke places, they use plastic to-go bowls even when you are planning to eat it at the restaurant. This was very frustrating to me.

    a bowl of food with a fork on the side
    Lily W.

    Perfect perfect perfect. Best poke in western MA. None of this local poke was cutting it for me. I'm spoiled and have had the best of the best in Hawaii on Oahu and Big Island. Iya's bowls are too spicy and the wrong ingredients. Kisara's are boring and chewy. Both places that have poke in the area were a huge disappointment...but UYA?! This is the place. Thank you!!! I love their staff too! Some tips for them to make it better? Dice the jalapeños, extra sesame seeds, a ponzu sauce, try to pre mix a traditional Hawaiian ahi, and yellowtail options. Those are my two cents :). I love UYA!!

    My new Happy Place-Poke Bowl:  sushi rice with tuna, cukes, diced mango, avocado, crab salad, pickled ginger and daikon

    My new Happy Place--Uya in Florence--a kind of Japanese Subway Sandwiches. I did a "do your own" Poke Bowl: sushi rice with sashimi tuna, mixed with cukes, diced mango, avocado, topped with crab salad, pickled ginger, pickled daikon and toasted sesame seeds with "house sauce" -- a delicate soy/ginger and something.

    "Poke It Your Way" -- build your own poke bowl or sushi burrito.

    Quick, casual, and delicious. Traditional Poke as well as options for the non-seafood-inclined, including vegetarian or vegan. Choose from Uya's Signature Poke bowls or design your own Poke bowl or sushi burrito. I like that you can choose your base: rice (white/brown), mixed greens, sushi wrap, soy paper, etc. Great tasty and healthy options too. Can't wait to go back! (Apple Pay and other mobile payment options are accepted which is handy for those on the go.)

    Wow was this excellent!
    Nicolas B.

    Wow... had never been in here. Just got a Shrimp Tempura sushi burrito. An explosion of flavors and textures. Hard to figure out how to eat it (resorted to knife and fork), but it's fantastic.

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    My favorite new spot! Everything is so fresh and delicious and customer service is excellent... they also have bubble tea (try the taro)!

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    Fresh ingredients, very friendly employees, affordable. A great new addition to Florence center.

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    8 years ago

    Tasty food in downtown Florence that isn't pizza! Would like to see recycling for plastic bottles/cans and reusable bowls and flatware.

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    Absolute Zero

    Absolute Zero

    4.4
    (38 reviews)
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    I absolutely love Absolute Zero! Their options are so unique, fun, and tasty! I have not had a bad…read morething there. The ice cream is one size but it usually ends up being a delicious monstrosity- as I like to call it. So many toppings allowed to already great Thai Rolled Ice Cream! I can't pick a favorite flavor and it's great that they have staples and seasonal favorites. I usually go for the ice cream, but the Japanese (gf if you don't get the ones with cookies or pocky in it) crepes that come sweet or savory, drinks (especially if you go for their special light up, reusable, refillable, lightbulb receptacle that comes with a travel cap when not in use) and their specialty "Dragon's Breath" are so fun and tasty! Absolutely worth the stop into this little shop! The guy who is behind the counter is always friendly and quick. The inside is quaint and has nice music going on. When I got my light up drink, they had slight (not obnoxious) rave cover music and it went with the light show in my drink! I take all my out of town friends, and honestly local ones too, here and it's always a great experience!

    FOOD: 5-star Fantastic. As you watch, the ice cream is created from ingredients mixed and rolled on…read morea Zero-degrees stainless steel plate. The selection of toppings is HUGE, so it's good that you have time to decide on your choices while you watch the ice cream preparation and rolling. SERVICE: 5-Star Friendly. Can't get any better than that. AMBIANCE: 5-Star Seating along the wall. You can eat your sundae-sized rolled ice cream while you watch more ice cream being prepared. PLUS, there are a dozen+ choices of ice cream flavors. I have difficulty passing Absolute Zero without stopping for an ice cream break. :-) I think I'll stop in today!

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    Thai Garden

    Thai Garden

    4.0
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    2.4 mi
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    This place truly stands out. The menu is extensive, with a wide variety of curry-based entrées and…read moremultiple versions of pad thai, so there's something for everyone whether you like mild and comforting or bold and spicy. The drink selection is just as impressive -- creative cocktails, a solid wine list, and plenty of beer options to pair with your meal. The staff really elevates the experience. They're friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, which makes ordering easy even with so many choices. The interior has a unique charm and great character -- it feels authentic and thoughtfully designed, not cookie-cutter. It's the kind of spot that works for a casual dinner but still feels special enough for a night out. Definitely worth a visit

    We decided to come here since we've never eaten here before, and it will now be one of our regular…read morespots. First off, the service was incredible. The servers were so beyond welcoming, and nice, and made sure we felt comfortable and almost as if we were at home! Second off, I cannot express how incredible the food was. It was so heartwarming, flavorful, and just wow. Truly something you don't get everywhere. I got the seafood curry in the red coconut curry sauce with a side of white rice, and it was absolutely amazing. So good, I was so full but couldn't stop eating it!! Every bite just got better and better. I got my daughter the chicken noodle soup, and the broth was so delicious, it made you feel warm and cozy, and as if you were eating at someone's grandmas house. It was comforting, heartwarming, cozy, friendly, and welcoming, plus the food was beyond amazing. I will definitely be coming back, and I truly recommend it to anyone who wants to try it out! Thank you for the amazing service, food and such a wonderful visit!

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    UYA Restaurant - poke - Updated July 2026

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