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Joy Sushi

4.1 (593 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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JOY SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

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

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Tofu donburi
Melissa G.

This place is okay. Not terrible but also not too memorable. The service was a bit chaotic when we went on a Thursday evening, it's a small place but the servers seemed a bit flustered. We tried a variety of items: tofu donburi, bento box and a few different rolls.

Sunshine & Red Dragon Gyoza (5 Pieces) Edamame
Kim F.

Came here on New Year's Eve, cute and intimate place. Glad they were open because everything was delicious! We got four rolls and all were a hit, they provided complimentary gyoza which was crispy and tasty. Service was great, only one person taking orders and there was no issues. Definitely coming back(:

Baked roll
Mumtaz P.

The food is terrific. Came here after 1pm on a Friday to beat the lunch crowd and found parking easily. The parking in the plaza is awful during the lunch rush most days. Got seated and served really fast. I forgot my sunglasses in the restroom and the waitress brought them out to me. So nice! Thank you!!! This was my second time here and I'll definitely be back. The place is small and cozy, relaxed and not too loud.

Sushi Combo Plate
Ron P.

Came for a Saturday lunch and was seated immediately for a party of two. There's only one server which makes it so that even though the restaurant isn't busy it takes a while to get the server's attention. We weren't even served water before we almost finished our meal which we had to ask for. The sushi combo plate that I got was ok, but Sushi Tomi nearby is miles above in quality in my opinion.

Spicy Chicken
Arvind S.

Picked up a Spicy Chicken plate, it came with rice, salad, a dressing, and soup. Very good portion of the chicken, given the plate is slightly on the expensive side. It was more of a chicken teriyaki flavor profile with a kick of spice to it (not sure what type of spicy sauce was used), but it tasted good. It was pretty saucy. Just about right for a dinner. I was not very fond of the miso soup, I felt it was a little overpowering for me. Overall I'd say 3.5/5. Nice ambience and a decent sized parking lot, a couple of other restaurants in the complex as well. They get the food ready pretty quick.

Crunch Roll
Anna M.

I've been looking for my go-to sushi place in the area and I've found it!! Joy sushi is great all around. Amazing selection of sushi, affordable, fast service, and delicious! My guests and I came in on a Friday at 5:30pm and were seated and served promptly. It seems like this is a popular place for takeout as there were quite a few tables available. If you are looking for a no frills, great sushi, amazing service, and affordable place- joy sushi is your spot!

Cheryl H.

LOVED this small local spot! Very fresh rolls, I believe the owners were making the rolls & they were so kind, the rolls were made very quick and were full of so much flavor! The island roll and the monster roll are pictured and probably our favorite two we tried of the night! 12/10 recommend!

2 Item Bento Box Lunch
Jessica M.

I came to Joy Sushi with a friend for dinner. He had raved about it and it is his favorite sushi place. We came around 6:30 pm on a Tuesday and were able to be seated right away. I tend to like simple rolls without too much sauce where you can really taste the individual ingredients in the roll. I told the friend that- but even still the rolls all had a lot of sauce. I probably should have been more assertive in the ordering process- but since he said it was his favorite place and he had been there a ton, I figured he would know what was good. I was hugely disappointed- but may go back again to give Joy Sushi another chance and order on my own. I had a much better experience when I came for lunch a few months ago!

Sushi Boat Joy Special
Hyojeong H.

The owner and staff were incredibly kind and treated me like family. The tempura was the best I've ever had crispy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious! The sushi was fresh and tasted amazing, and the sushi boat was especially fresh and delightful. I highly recommend this place

Eel avocado roll (left) yellow fin tuna (right)
Kurtis S.

Let's start off by saying we came 30 minutes before this restaurant closed. All the staff was friendly and encouraged us to do takeout (which we were already planning). Our food was prepared quickly and packaged well. We had all the essentials that we needed; soy sauce, ginger and wasabi + napkins. Let's get to the food... there were almost too many options to decide from but the ones we picked were super tasty. My friend and I both got different dishes so we could sample from each other. I will need to go back to try more and would recommend this place to anyone in the area! Next time I will be more prepared and come earlier so I can visit inside the restaurant with whichever guest I bring!

Unagi Donburi
Rohan B.

Cute, delicious, and A MUST TRY. Joy Sushi a cute Japanese joint nestled in Mountain View was an amazing spot to eat. The service from Joy Sushi was exceptional with the servers bringing a familial vibe in the restaurant. One of the servers even helped me learn how to use my chopsticks. Overall great service. The ambiance was great as well, though there wasn't LOADS of seating. The interior was very nice with lots of decorations and on the inside you could see a lot of the action happening which was cool. The food itself was GREAT. I got the Unagi Donburi which was an eel dish. The dish came with a bomb unagi sauce that tasted a little like a zesty thicker teriyaki which complemented the fattiness of the eel amazingly. The dish was the perfect portion for me to finish in the restaraunt and be full. The dish also interestingly came with some orange savory fish roe that popped. The eel was SO tasty. It was a little fatty and very tender with no overfishy taste emanating. It was overall an amazing dish that came with lots of rice. The dessert was a little less appetizing. We got strawberry and mango mochi which was ok. It tasted like one of the Trader Joe's mochi, but the presentation was beautiful and the price wasn't exorbitant. Overall Joy Sushi is a must try it provides plenty of good sushi and other entrees like my unagi donburi if sushi isn't your thing. If you are ever in Mountain View make sure to come to Joy Sushi to enjoy the delicious food, familial service, great interior, and affordable dishes.

Bento dinner combo with chicken teriyaki and spicy salmon roll.

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5 years ago

Overpriced for the quality. This is fast food quality sushi, much better options around town at the price point.

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Prompt service and good food. I had the bento box with Salmon. A good assortment of things to eat at a reasonable price.

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One of the best sushi restaurants!! Very fresh and clean! Great and kind service. Love this place!

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6 years ago

Our fav place for sushi and they give a generous cuts of fresh sashimi. They get busy even for takeout orders! So order early!

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Ask the Community - Joy Sushi

Do they have indoor dining? Are reservations required?

Yes we have a indoor dining and out door dining also you have to reservations. Thank you^^

Do they have outdoor seating? Do you need a reservation?

Yes they have a outdoor seating but you should have to make a reservation^^

Are they open today 11/28/20?

Sorry we will be close!!

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