I've been going for years and never disappointed! Fresh, tasty and good price. Very friendly great service too. My only sushi restaurant I'll ever need. read more

New Location is just down the street from the old place. They are now in a shopping center - but seriously this place is so good. Give it a try. Lots of vegan / Vegetarian options! We ordered the Vegetarian Dragon Roll to start and Dolsot Bibimbap as our main dish. So yummy. Would love it if they had a choice of brown rice though. Lovely place to have a quiet lunch. Service was fabulous. read more

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The food quality is amazing. The salad lacked proper dressing. Moreover, the water was warm. The servers were nice and polite. read more

Joya Sushi - Sushi Platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

Great Korean and Sushi for a fair price. The place is comfortable and the family provides friendly service. During COVID it was our "Go to" take out spot. read more

The rolls are big, but the sushi is far from authentic. The dishes are made in somewhat of a vacuum - as if someone learned to make some Japanese recipes but had never quite tried them in real life. The okonomayaki where missing Bonito flakes - perhaps the most important ingredient, and the agedashi tofu was missing the dashi - a titular omission. I suspect the Korean dishes might have been better, but we came for Japanese food. Our server was lovely, seemed to be part of the family. However we would not return. read more

From the outside this place looks very inconspicuous. I had passed by it so many times when leaving McMaster and going to Fortinos, but I never really paid any attention to it. I had a few friends mention it to me and I finally decided to give in. I actually really like this place! The inside is medium-sized and has the expected sushi place decor. It looks a bit run-down, but the food definitely makes up for it. I came here with a few friends and we all ordered different things. I was STARVING, so I decided to get the chicken teriyaki in the Teri-Su-Ma dinner set. It came with a 6-piece roll and 5 pieces of sushi. I asked if it was possible to get the spicy salmon for my roll and our waitress said it was absolutely no problem. I got excited at that point...no extra charge? Great! The chicken teriyaki plate was so much bigger than I had expected it to be. It was so delicious. I love their sauce. The sushi and the roll were also really good. I finished my entire meal and was SO full, but happily full. This place is right by McMaster University, which is a perfect location and it was plenty of parking. The prices are decent and the service is great. Most of all, the food is great. I will most definitely be back while I'm in Hamilton! read more

Joya Sushi - Teri-Su-Ma sushi and roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

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It was just ok. We shared a platter of 24 Chef's Choice sushi. Many nigiris (salmon, tuna, and a white fish), california roll, and a spicy salmon roll. The nigiris were small - snack size. Fish was good, chewy at times. I liked the spicy salmon roll best. Good service, small space - I know its cold outside, but it felt like this place didn't have the heat on. It is definitely far from the best sushi I have ever had, but would do in a pinch. read more

): I was really excited to come here after all the excellent reviews and thought I finally found my go to a la carte restaurant for Hamilton. Walking in on a Tuesday night was relatively quiet, we were the 3rd and biggest table to be in at 7:30PM. The menu is relatively small but has all the staples of teriyaki, udon, and sushi. Spoiler alert: I found a hair in one of the sushi. We only found it because my mom doesn't like to eat raw fish and instead likes to eat the little rice balls underneath it and leave the remaining fish on top for me to eat. So when she flipped off the fish .................................. yah, I lost my appetite after that. The waiters and manager were all very attentive, refilled our teas and came to check in every so often. The miso soup was sooooooooooooooooooo salty omg & there was no ingredients inside besides the green onion (where's my tofu and seaweed at?!). They also like to sprinkle sesame seeds on each dish with a very heavy hand. My family shared: - small sashimi and sushi boat: not bad .. except for the hair and that they gave us the cheapest fish on the market and I found several scales ): - 2 nabeyaki udon: it was okie dokie but they only gave you cheap fish slices and a whole lot of udon - teriyaki chicken: the sauce was laid on really thick and much too sweet; we actually left most of it on the plate and couldn't even take it to go - spicy chicken: my boyfriend ate this and he really enjoyed it We found the hair towards the end of our meal so by then we were ready to get up and go. Perhaps it was a bad day but damn - no thank you, ever again. A good sushi place that I've recently meandered into is Sushi on Fennell - give them a look if you're craving your sushi fix. read more

Joya Sushi - Hair ):):):):):): - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

I've tried Nabe Udon and Tempura Udon from this place and they are okay, perhaps not that different from instant udon versions you may make yourself. To make up for the lack of ingredients other than some fish cakes in the udon, they gave me a big plate of tempura. Tempura was fine but it was covered with the batter and little of actual ingredients, very thin slices of sweet potato and small shrimps. I also experienced food poisoning the same night after eating dinner here. They may not be related but I wouldn't want to go back just in case. The entrance to the plaza is not marked clearly so you may find it difficult to locate where the entrance is, especially at night. read more

Just tried this sushi resto, and it is amazing! Great sushi/food, friendly staff and fair prices. Our server made sure we were well taken care of. My dad (not a sushi eater) asked for a coffee...*rolls eyes* and our server informed him that they didn't have coffee...a few moments later he returned with a Tim Hortons mug (obviously for their personal use) of instant coffee. Thought it was super sweet and considerate. I have definitely found my new sushi go to spot. read more

I'm a regular here as it's 5 minutes from where I live. Although the outer appearance seems as though it's abandoned for years, this place truly represents the phrase "Don't judge a book by it's cover". This place is owned by a family and nicely decorated on the inside. There is always a complimentary miso soup and salad with delicious handmade dressing to go with your meal. There was a complimentary scoop of green tea ice cream back in 2013, but they don't serve that anymore. Many of the waitresses are students while the husband and wife prepares the food. The quality of their food is delicious as it is not an AYCE place. Most of the time, their fish was fresh and thawed to a perfect amount. However, there was one time, where I had salmon sashimi and my entire salmon was filled with ice. This is really rare, I'm assuming it's because this was during the coldest months of the year They also serve regular dishes such as Jap-Chae and Bibimbap. All the things I have listed are around $10. If you want, they have sushi rolls as well that are large and come in pieces of 6 or 8. read more

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Great sushi and great service! Sushi tasted fresh They have a place to eat in, which is very decent and clean. read more

Pretty decent sushi in Hamilton! While it didn't blow me out of the water in terms of quality or quantity, don't undermine the humble store front. I thought the value was decent enough and there was enough selection in terms of their Japanese and Korean Cuisine! We ordered one of the platters of nigiri and rolls, which was enough food for two people. The rice used in the sushi was alright. Each slice of fish in the nigiri was decently fresh and sized. As for the rolls, they were slightly bland, but definitely filling enough. While I recognize they're not trying to be a high end chain, they're definitely an upgrade from supermarket sushi for sure. For the value and casual atmosphere, it's definitely good enough to get your sushi fix. read more

Ordered the Maki lunch. It comes with miso soup and a salad. You get a lot of food for what you pay but the food isn't fantastic. Service is pretty good. read more

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Not "all you can eat" but great value. No McMaster discount, trust me, I've asked (a couple times). Very friendly service. Fresh ingredients. Delicious rice. Will make things off menu if you ask nicely or just pretend that it's a real thing. Free soup and salad included with orders over $9. They're nothing fancy but the dressing is yummy. Famous for: There is a large pole in the middle of the parking lot. read more

This Korean/Japanese Restaurant is an unassuming hole in the wall on the west side of Hamilton, almost into Dundas. It is sometimes hard to see when travelling west on Main Street. When travelling west, look for the Wendy's on the left hand side, it's kitty corner from that and just beyond the stoplight. Throw a stone from that light and you'll hit it. But it is worth it once you find it. Oh, where to start. Their Gyoza dumplings are heavenly. Their seaweed salad is sublime, because they add a shrimp, some fresh crab meat and fresh avocado to their salad, plus a side of ginger dressing. Put the ginger dressing on it. It is so yummy. Then, if you are there for lunch and I would recommend going there for lunch because it's cheaper, try any one of their lunch items for $8.95. Each lunch item comes with a soup and salad. On each weekday, they have a lunch special, which is only $7.95. I have tried just about every one of their lunch specials. Maki lunch. Three different rolls, usually a California roll, spicy salmon roll and another nice roll. Supurb! Shrimp Tempura: piping hot, crunchy and sooo tasty!! Beef/chicken/shrimp teriyaki: bursting with flavour and so entirely delicious! Bul-go-gi: This is the one Korean dish that is served like they do the teriyaki only it's Korean stir fry beef with delicious Korean flavours. One of my favourite lunches. They also have delicious rolls: Red Dragon: Roll with Tempura Shrimp in the middle and roe sprinkled on top and primarily salmon on top. $8.95 Green Dragon: same as above only with primarily avocado $8.95 Spider Roll: Roll with soft shell crab in the middle: $9.95 I do business with them mostly on a carry out basis because I am home most of the time with a young child, but on some days I will go in there with my family. It is a great time. They are run by a mom and pop Korean family and they are very nice people and the food is always excellent!! Highly recommended!! read more

Glad to be the first to share my review so lets put a good word for the friendly owners. Small cosy restaurant with at most 12 tables. Not exactly where I would bring a date for dinner but for lunch this gets the job done right. The menu is a mix of Japanese and Korean style dishes, but sushi is the main item. Nothing out of the ordinary on the maki and sushi selection, but a handful of exotic rolls may catch your attention if not for the daily lunch specials @ $8. read more

Joya Sushi - 2011/11/25 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

No buffet here. But the lunch box is also a great value. Salmon is fresh and miso soup is also yummy.In a rainy night, we went there for dinner. BBQ eel is so so so tasty!!!! I also love the salmon sashimi read more

I went there for lunch, had 2 spicy tuna rolls(it was in classic rolls menu) and edamame. They sushi was pretty tasty(reasonable price, $5.95 each roll); same thing for the edamame. They also serve miso soup and salad before your meal, which is nice. Overall, it was great, I'd definitely go back there. read more

Joya Sushi - 2 classic spicy tuna rolls, pretty tasty - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

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The place look good, food is have really nice presented, people here is very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu read more

Joya Sushi - Red dragon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

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This place is a wonderful secret, easily overlooked but worth a visit! The sushi is fresh and delicious. I love the Green dragon roll. Sake sushi is yummy but the salmon is cut a little too thick. read more

Beware! One server did not have a MASK on and they didn't take our name for Covid contact tracing as MANDATED by the government...

Don't let the exterior fool you. I have been passing by this unassuming little restaurant for over ten years, and only until I read the reviews on yelp did I think to go and give it a try and I was not disappointed. The server was friendly and the staff were quite jovial and I was promptly served. My lunch came with a small salad and miso soup. I had the Maki lunch, which comprised of California roll, Salmon Roll and Spicy Roll which were much better than the other sushi you get at all you can eat restaurants (spring sushi and august 8), as well as grocery stores. Overall for the price and service, I think this place is great. Definitely will be back again! read more

Best service, amazing food, food preparation is REALLY fast overall I would come here every weekend read more

Joya Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

The service was unlike anything I've had. Wrote. They didn't give us plates. The manager was super nice but worst sushi I've ever had

I don't understand why ppl say this is a good sushi bar and leave a 3 star review afterwards. I don't understand! Best non AYCE sushi bar in Hamilton. I love their lunch special best! read more

Expensive! Our bill for 2 came out to $80. Cuts were sloppy, Tuna tasted old. Other Japanese dishes were good.

Well I was surprised too, a little place that excels on service and the quality of the food was excellent. I was greeted very kindly and was only doing takeout, they had to reboot the credit card machine so asked me to take a seat while it restarted. They brought me tea while I waited and we're very friendly. The food quality was good and the fish was very fresh and excellent quality. This is better than any silly all you can eat place, I didn't try anything other than the sushi and sashimi but I was very pleased with it and will return on my next visit to Hamilton. Always nice to see the local independents doing well, support them they work hard to keep open. read more

I ordered the green dragon roll and it was terrible. They used too much rice which over powered the stuff inside and the tempura we ordered used too much bater. Would never come again. read more

Never had a bad experience with this restaurant. The service is always fantastic. The food never disappoints.

Generally show up here every Thursday for the sushi lunch. Roughly $12 for a combination of nigiri style and maki. Comes with a miso soup and salad with avocado. This is not an AYCE place, and the sushi is not paper thin. Good quality with thick pieces of fish. The other dishes I see come out look great as well. Staff and owner are very friendly to boot. As stated before, the place does not look inviting at all really from the road, and is nothing great inside either. Come for the quality food, not the decor! read more

I always go for their hwae dup bap! It's become a go-to meal whenever I'm craving a filling sushi meal without the rice. It's super healthy and fresh, almost like a big salad bowl with sashimi and Korean flavours. It's a relatively small place so gets busy quite easily during peak times. read more

Joya Sushi - Hwae dup bap: a really healthy option! I would recommend it to anyone who wants a large portion of vegetables and raw fish - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

Omg worst kimchi I ever had, so terrible. Eel rice was okay, but not that good as I expected. read more

Would definitely recommend august 8 over this! Sushi did not taste fresh & was low quality. Would not return

Excellent sushi as well as soups and Korean bbq items. No all you can eat, but lunch and dinner specials are well priced.

My boyfriend and I drove up to this place and almost didn't go in because of the outside appearance but I am so glad we decided to try it. This is one of our favourite places to go on dates now. The sushi is always great, and I love that they give you green tea, salad and soup for free with your meal! What a treat! I definitely recommend. read more

Nice and fresh food there! The sushi dish is much better the all you can eat one! But shortcomings are not many choice there.

Never disappointed here. Get the Hwae Dap Bap - a sashimi salad once a week. Freshest fish for Japanese in the city

Living relatively close to campus, I've heard much of this place so my girlfriend and I came to check it for the first time. Arriving, my first impression was that it was fairly plain decor and not much eye catching as far as initial experiences go. We were seated quickly and served equally as fast. The server was very accommodating and helped suggest good options on the menu. The selection was fairly good having a decent arrangement of various types of sushi, maki and sashimi as well as other stir fry type plates. The prices were alright but nothing too outstanding. I would say it may be on the cheaper side given its proximity to campus while everything else nearby has somewhat inflated prices. Upon making our order, we were almost immediately served (almost suspiciously quickly) some salad and miso soul which ended up being quite good. Approximately 10 minutes later, both our orders arrived and were really good. The quality of the sushi and maki were great and presented fairly well. Throughout our dining experience, we were asked if we needed anything else which was great service, in my opinion. Overall, I would definitely go again to check out their daily specials as well. It would be nice if they had AYCE, but one can always dream... read more

Good sushi for Hamilton, although not exactly the fanciest atmosphere. Their tempura udon is fantastic. Serving sizes are big, so we often share. read more