While in the area, I decided to stop by Nara Sushi for lunch. Thankfully, I went as soon as they…read moreopened because I was able to be seated right away. My server quickly greeted me and provided the Lunch Menu. The inside is pretty small but has a nice vibe and my server was super sweet and attentive. I decided on the Deluxe Bento with Salmon Teriyaki, which included Miso Soup, Salad, 1/2 Spicy Tuna Roll and Tempura Shrimp. My food was served in about 10 minutes and everything tasted great. I loved the Salmon Teriyaki and the Shrimp Tempura. For a Lunch Special, you get a pretty decent amount of food, I definitely wasn't able to finish it all. I wish I lived closer to this location because I would grab lunch from here pretty often. Lunch is served from 11:30am - 2:30pm and for $20, you definitely can't beat it! Definitely stop by if you're in the area!

Pros: quality of fish compared to many other sushi places around…read more Cons: small cramped space, service and menu We arrived around 1245 and immediately told the older gentleman that we would be a party of 5 (we were waiting on 2 more people). Immediately I could tell he seemed a little annoyed that we were waiting for the rest of our party. In fairness, I would've understood if the place was full but there was only one other party of about 5-6 people and one other person seated by herself. We waited about 10 minutes before the other 2 in our party arrived. In the meantime, we were looking at the menu which was very overwhelming. As we waited, the place filled up fast. They sat a party of 2 right next to us and there had to have been a max of 3" separating our tables. When it was time to order, the server (older gentleman) seemed annoyed that we had questions about the menu. He was very impatient but the noticeable thing was that he was not that way with any of the other patrons. He was joking with them and just being overall friendly and helpful. How do I know? Because the place is that small. And I noticed every interaction he was having. At first I thought it was just me but I assure you it wasn't. So we ordered à la carte sushi as well as a few bento box lunch specials. When the female server (older lady) brought the first order of rolls, she placed it in the middle of the table and when one member of our party (my niece) said 'oh that goes over here' pointing to the area where she and her husband were, the server said 'oh it's all for you' and then proceeded to pull the little serving plates off our table. My niece had to tell her that we would be using the plates - and just like the gentleman she gave us a little attitude and looked annoyed. Did we order a lot of food? Yes. Were we hungry? Yes. Did we eat almost all of it? Again, yes. The only time they changed their tune was after they gave us the bill which was almost $300. They seemed a little less annoyed. We paid and left. My wife enjoyed the freshness of the fish and when I mentioned what I noticed she said 'you felt that too?' I did and I told her that that would be our last time ever eating at there. I would gladly patronize a place with better customer service even if the quality wasn't the best. And no it's not a cultural thing because the servers clearly could be friendly - I saw it with my own two eyes. They just chose who they wanted to be friendly with and provide better service to. Thanks but no thanks - I'll take my business elsewhere.

First time here, and I was expecting a little bit more, especially with all the reviews and hype…read morearound this place. Sushi Vice has a retro beach vibe to it. The dining area inside is small, but it can still accommodate maybe one big group. There's also outdoor seating available. We came for an early dinner on a weekday, and it started getting busy pretty quickly. They were able to accommodate our large party inside since we had little kids with us, though we did have to split into two tables. Since we had small kids, the menu doesn't really cater much to them aside from the fried rice, but they were able to make a non-spicy version upon request. FOOD REVIEW Cool Runnings Cuc Salad 4/5 Back to the Fried Rice 4/5 Uncle Buck Crudo 3.5/5 Caddy Shack Crudo 3.5/5 Edamame 4/5 New Jack Nigiri 4/5 Scarface Sashimi 4/5 Cobra Kai 3.5/5 Jack Burton 3.5/5 Marty McFly Roll 3.5/5 Poison Ivy Roll 3.5/5 Sunny D Roll 3.5/5 The sashimi and cold plates were good, and the rolls were decent. I did expect the food to be a bit larger for the price and portion size, so that was a little disappointing. The kids, however, enjoyed the fried rice, and you really can't go wrong with the drinks. Our tab came out to a little over $340. Overall, this place was just okay for us.

People, price & location. Also excellent service too! I love sitting outside with a drink, sushi &…read morepeople watch on Laskin/31Street. (Extra Parking in the back)

Have you been to this spot in Virginia Beach where you can enjoy both ramen and sushi?…read more It was raining pretty heavily on the day I visited, but the staff was so kind and told us that we could take our time before heading out. That small gesture made us feel really welcomed! I didn't try the sushi this time, but I ordered the ramen and takoyaki. The takoyaki was unfortunately a little cold, but it was still tasty. The ramen came in a generous portion and was really satisfying! This was completely my own money, and I always like sharing my honest experience. If I'm in the area again, I'd definitely consider coming back!

I've been on the hunt for a good ramen spot--and after a few disappointing tries, I finally found…read moreit. Osaka Ramen and Sushi really exceeded my expectations. I ordered the spicy umami miso ramen with tofu, karaage, and a soft-boiled egg, and it was absolutely delicious--rich, comforting, and full of flavor. I'll admit I went a little overboard with the add-ons, but I was just too excited and couldn't resist. It's a hidden gem tucked into a shopping center and easy to miss from the main road, but there's plenty of parking and once you're inside it's much more spacious than it looks. The staff were friendly, service was quick, and everything came out fresh. Prices were very reasonable too, especially for the portion sizes and quality. There's also a wide menu beyond ramen, so I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more. Before leaving, I grabbed a brown sugar boba milk tea too. I was already full, so I saved it for later--but even then, it was still really good. Overall, a great first experience--I'll definitely be returning!

Your food is amazing I love it so much thank you for the food I hope your family is proud of you…read moreguys

The gyoza was amazing and the rolls are fantastic quality. I recommend this place as a solid sushi…read morechoice, i know its a hole in the wall but dont be scared of the exterior. I promise the food is awesome.

During a quick overnight trip to VA Beach for our Granddaughter's birthday, one of her favorite…read morefoods is sushi. So we found Soya, with good Yelp ratings, and reservations were made. Counting the parents and all the grandkids, there were 8 of us. We did go early, but we were still seated quickly and service was pretty good. At the table, we tried lots of different sushi rolls, but my wife and I went with the California II roll, and the hibachi chicken. The roll was pretty good, but the miso soup and hibachi chicken were outstanding. It's a nice restaurant inside, easy to walk to from most restaurants, and worth a visit if you're in VA Beach.

This is a regular date spot for several reasons. First I love that though Soya is located at the…read moreOceanfront there's free 2 hour parking for patrons in the parking garage attached to the building. Our server's name was Hayden and he was helpful and patient as we decided what we wanted. I had purchased a Groupon and had no problem redeeming it. The Groupon was able to be used on anything other than the bento box and alcohol. My wife and I ordered the Volcano Rolls and the VB Crunch Rolls. We were drawn to those not only for the ingredients but also because we got 10 pieces each. The sushi came out promptly and they were both SO good. They had a nice crunch on the outside and were well flavored. Highly recommend and we'll be back

I was invited to celebrate my niece's birthday this evening and I'm happy that she chose YamaChen's…read moreSushi Restaurant on General Booth Blvd. The restaurant is very clean and it offer several different seating options to accommodate either a small group or a larger group like ours. We had 16 joining us in the celebration. The longer wooden booth that fit 12 of us had a few seat cushions available. And the smaller nearby booth sat the other 4 in our party. The booth looked comfortable with its thick padded upholstery. The restaurant's decor offered a festive vibe with the stylish decor, bright colorful lanterns, ample lighting, and fun helium balloons. Our server, Jonah provided exceptional service. He was very friendly and extremely attentive to all of our dining needs. He took our party's order and delivered everything from the food to the drinks so quickly. His fantastic customer service truly made the birthday celebration one for the books! YamaChen gives a nicely packaged single use chopsticks set that includes a napkin and toothpick. The presentation of every dish was lovely. Our party ordered the two boat combos to share, some specialty rolls, several salads, chicken teriyaki, and the pork katsu, to name a few menu items that were photographed. Everything was fresh and delicious! Wow! I enjoyed the five star service and food quality of this YamaChen location.

Best Service. Always fast. Always friendly. Order is always correct…read more It is really pretty inside. I love the different sitting areas. Really fresh sashimi. Good cucumber salad. Good seaweed salad. Love the way the sushi rolls are displayed. They are always giving extras. Edamame, volcano roll and my favorite is the cheesecake.

Service was great! Punctual and kind. Very attentive. We got seated pretty quickly but I want to…read moreshare even though it says Hibachi in the title, they do not do the traditional hibachi where they cook in front of you. It is an item you can order off the menu. The rice was supposed to be fried rice but it wasn't any type of fried rice I'd had before. The ginger salad was good as was the soup. All and all, it was fine I was just really wanting that hibachi experience.

I had a friend who was craving sushi, so I suggested this place. I was talking it up for having…read morecute seasonal rolls since I got a candy cane roll in December. Imagine my surprise when I find out that it wasn't a December special and I can order a candy cane roll year round. I ordered this roll and a teriyaki salmon bento box. Everything was fantastic. The salmon has a great glaze and was cooked to perfection. The dinner box was a huge portion (especially with the additional sushi roll) so I had lunch the next day. The staff are always very friendly and there are never enough people in here for how good this place is.

Stopped in for lunch and it did not disappoint. Some of the best sushi I have had in a long time…read more Friendly and fast service. The Green Briar Roll was so good and the salmon sushi melted in your mouth. This place is a must try.

Went during lunch time for their AYCE menu and though it was a lunch menu, it's still plenty of…read moredishes to choose from. My little one loved the fish tank at the entrance, so this was the highlight of her dining experience LOL. As most AYCE sushi spots, the food was just ok for me. It lacked flavor but still good. If that makes sense. The staff were attentive and friendly. I will go back for dinner and see how than pans out to hopefully bring this review up...stay tune!

Coming from New York, where hibachi restaurants are everywhere, I was surprised at how difficult it…read morewas to find one in the Virginia Beach area. We decided to give Saruki Japanese Hibachi a try on a weeknight and were seated after only about a five-minute wait. One thing we really enjoyed was having the hibachi table to ourselves. Unlike many hibachi experiences where you're seated with other parties, it was just my family, which made for a more relaxed dinner. Our chef was entertaining without being over the top, and the cooking was done well. The steak and scallops were both cooked perfectly, which we appreciated. The meal came with the standard vegetables, although we noticed there were no bean sprouts, which are common at many hibachi restaurants in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. We also missed the traditional dipping sauces that usually accompany hibachi meals. Instead, we were served a mayo-based sauce that wasn't really to our taste. The staff was happy to provide Sriracha when requested, which helped. Service was decent, and the food was good overall. However, with restaurant prices being what they are today, the experience didn't quite stand out enough for us to make a return visit. It wasn't a bad meal by any means--just one that ultimately felt a bit forgettable. This version comes across as fair and constructive while still explaining why you likely won't be back.

May 2026 I am very…read moreimpressed with this restaurant. I was craving sushi & don't have a fav spot yet so I decided to give it a try. I was greeted and seated immediately despite there being a fee people in front of me. I had an attentive waiter who did a wonderful job. I loved the edamame and the cucumber salad! Both were served perfectly! I loved how nicely they plated the sushi rolls. The extra touch went a long ways! I also order Strawberry mochi. All in all, I had a great experience here and will be back again to try different rolls!

This is my favorite sushi in Virginia Beach. I definitely recommend you give it a try!!read more

My husband and I love coming to Blue Fin because we think the quality is better than the other…read moreaverage sushi restaurants in the area. I will say, the last few times we've been, it seems a bit different, but still good. the quality was a little off where the knife work wasn't the same, and there was rice pieces on the fish that weren't supposed to be there, but overall our experience here has been good.