Nova Sushi & Teriyaki - Jackson Heights, NY
85‑17 35th Ave (Between 85th St & 86th St)
Tucked quietly along 35th Avenue is a little gem that Jackson Heights should be proud of -- Nova Sushi & Teriyaki, a small but wonderfully inviting spot that surprises you the moment you step inside. The dining area may be modest, with about twenty chairs, yet the space feels thoughtfully arranged: open enough for dine‑in comfort, and roomy enough for take‑out customers to come and go without crowding. Even their restroom is impressively large, spotless, and fully accessible -- a detail many small restaurants overlook.
The staff here deserves their own praise. The clerks and cashiers greet you from behind the counter with genuine warmth -- friendly, kind, and always ready with a generous smile. There is no rush, no coldness, no mechanical service. Just people who seem happy to help you enjoy your meal.
But the true magic of Nova Sushi & Teriyaki lies in its menu -- a vast, beautifully blended selection of Asian dishes that practically makes you salivate just reading it. It's one of those menus where every line tempts you, every dish feels like a promise.
I ordered the noodles, the roasted pork bun, and the Sashimi Deluxe -- and that sashimi absolutely stunned me. The slices were thick, generous, and gleaming with freshness. The tuna, the salmon, the king fish, and that delicate white fish whose name I can't recall -- each piece tasted like it had just come from the ocean. Clean, bright, and delicious. You don't just eat it; you feel the freshness on your tongue.
The roasted pork bun was soft and savory, the noodles comforting and flavorful -- but it was the sashimi that made me say, I cannot wait to come back here, sit down, and eat again.
And the prices? Very fair, especially considering the quality and portion sizes.
Nova Sushi & Teriyaki may be small, but it delivers big flavor, big freshness, and big heart. It's the kind of place you discover once -- and then keep returning to. read more