Food is fresh and fast. Soundtrack is always on point, iykyk. Rolls are great, bentos are great!read more

We take sushi seriously and have tried great spots across the country, so we don't impress easily…read more We stopped at Asahi Sushi on our way to Olympic National Park just for a quick meal -- and it turned into one of the most memorable stops of the trip. The interior feels refined and stylish, with soft lighting and purple accents that give it a calm, upscale vibe. Service was genuinely kind, attentive, and well-timed. The miso soup was deep in flavor, the seaweed salad fresh and nicely plated. The Baked Salmon Roll and Olympian Roll really stood out -- fresh fish, balanced flavors, and beautiful presentation. If you're driving through Olympia, it's absolutely worth a stop.

Our family thoroughly enjoys Nori Sushi and Teriyaki! We are always treated so well here, as if we…read moreare their family or close friends. The restaurant is super clean, warm and inviting. Tonight, we did an impromptu pop-in as my husband's physician ordered to increase fish and seafood to 3 times per week. Looks like we'll be enjoying more Nori then, YAY!! I just wish we lived a little closer. Tonight, we ordered Crunch California, Picante, Big Mike, and Black Widow sushi rolls, along with Gyoza and Crispy Crab Rangoons to share family style. Ooh my tummy is rumbling just thinking about all of the yummy goodness soon to come! We are meeting up with our brother and sister to share. I highly recommend Nori for a casual lunch or dinner date, or double or triple date. We love their sushi, their entrees, noodles and rice dishes, and their soups. Who am I kidding? Every menu item we have partaken in, has been delightfully enjoyable! Give them a try just once, and I can bet confidently, you will be coming back time and time again.

My husband and I stopped by around 11:15 AM, right after they opened, since we were shopping for…read moreshoes next door at DSW and got hungry. I consider myself a bit of a sushi connoisseur (my husband just calls me "bougie" lol), so I figured we'd give this place a try since it was convenient and a sushi place for me to try. When we walked in, it was completely empty and there was a sign up at the entrance mentioning they were hiring servers. The restaurant seemed spacious but maybe it felt that way because all the tables were unoccupied. It took a few seconds before someone came out, but the girl who helped us ended up being the only saving grace of the entire experience. She was super sweet, told us we could sit anywhere, brought menus right away, and was on top of everything: drinks, appetizer, sushi, clearing plates. She was honestly the only person we interacted with the whole time. I did end up going to the register to pay after our meal, since she got busy once more people came in, but she handled everything she could really well. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the service. It was simply mediocre. The shrimp tempura tasted undercooked (I could still taste the batter smh). My husband got the Red Dragon roll and I got the Big Mike. He asked for no cucumber and they were accommodating. Regarding portion sizes, they're generous, and I can see how that might appeal to the general palate. I like that the rolls were cut nicely too, where the rolls were a little thinner than your standard piece, so they were easy to eat. The torched salmon and eel were probably the best parts of what I ordered. But overall, the quality felt pretty average. The rice was lacking flavor and kind of just tasted like plain filler. Our total came out to about $57 before tip, and honestly, it didn't feel worth it. Most rolls averaged $19, but they tasted more like something you'd expect at a cheaper spot. I've had similar sushi before that I'd consider more of a budget option (not amazing, but decent for the price). This sushi was passable but tasted more like $15 for a roll.. Just subpar for my standards. I think what made it more disappointing is that when I go out for sushi, I am expecting something better than what I could make at home (and yes, I have made sushi before with sashimi-grade fish, sushi rice, etc.). It is convenient to have someone cook for you, and good sushi is supposed to feel like an extraordinary experience. That's why I dine out at sushi restaurants but this just didn't hit the spot. Overall, amazing service, but the food was pretty underwhelming for the price.

Loved it! Small place in small town. Udon and sushi both tasted fresh and genuine…read more Cant wait to try more options off their menu!

Disappointed Service…read morewas good So many good ratings and sadly I did not enjoy my food at all. I purchased the yakisoba and the golden California roll. Did not enjoy either. The flavor profile of the yakisoba is not good. There is even a smell to the food that is off-putting. The roll, it wasn't crunchy. It mainly had one overwhelming flavor that took away from all of the other flavors in the roll. Their online presence is very frustrating when trying to find an accurate menu. In house they have a QR code that you can take with you. That is nice. Unfortunately I am throwing out $40 of food/tip as it is not edible imho. I love sushi but I'm not inclined to return.

This is a staple in our house! This is the best rated Japanese food in Olympia for a reason…read more Amazing quality every time, from the sushi to the dinner menu! The sushi is amazing quality seafood and I highly recommend the yakisoba and spicy chicken teriyaki! They use really good ingredients and you can really tell when dining here. The staff are always very nice and ready to help. Very clean place as well. The sushi isn't too fishy and has amazing flavor. The chicken teriyaki is very meaty not a lot of fat at all, the flavor is amazing and their miso soup is so good. I highly recommend dining in, the ambience is great and it really is a top 10 best restaurant in Olympia for me.

I went here last week with my friend because we have been craving some good sushi. I've been here a…read morecouple times before and it has always been amazing! I noticed they took out the floor seating on the upper stair level and that bummed me out a bit. We go miso soup, a spicy tuna hand roll, soft shell crab appetizer, a spicy tuna roll, and sushi house roll. The rolls were big and very yummy! The soft shell crab tastes fresh and was very hot coming out! So yummy! Our waitress was very attentive and the sushi chefs were quick with the rolls! We will definitely be back!

It was my first time trying Aya Sushi out & I'm so sad I didn't find this place sooner! Absolutely…read moreamazing, my new favorite spot. We got the miso soup, octopus nigiri, & the cracker roll with the fried potato strings on the side. The roll was definitely one of the best rolls if not the best roll I've ever had. We'll definitely be back soon & I'll be telling everyone I know about this place The service was amazing they were so sweet. I wish we could've gotten a bit more water but besides that no big deal & everything was awesome. Beautiful & fun plating as well as a very calm atmosphere.

Let me start by saying the shopping center leaves much to be desired aesthetically, however, that's…read morenot the case with Aya. It's beautiful inside and the folks that work there are incredibly friendly and hard-working. The sushi is incredible the portion sizes make it a very good value. The chicken katsu was also verybgood. If I had any complaint it would be the fried rice. It's pretty salty and forgettable quite honestly. That means that you go here for the sushi and it's awesome Presentation was beautiful and unique. I recommend this place for takeout or a night out. I've eaten here a few times now and have yet to be disappointed.

Everything! Couldn't be better. Yummy , good people. Try it for sure…read more Crab sandwich wow, so tasty.

We were on the hunt for some local smoked salmon to take home with us to Arizona. This was our…read morespot! We were able to get just the amount we wanted and packed along with a bag of ice for the road. Very local, friendly vibes. My mom lives in the area and has purchased their crab cakes before for us, soooo good! They had a small pantry of dried/canned goods for sale in addition to the fresh seafood case. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. Great souvenirs!

was really excited to come here because of the great reviews, but unfortunately our experience…read morewasn't the best. I love spicy tuna, so I ordered the Firecracker Sushi Burrito since it said it came with spicy tuna. When it arrived, it was just regular tuna, and it was packed with a lot of rice and didn't look like the photo, which was disappointing. The ramen also came with only two small pieces of meat and half an egg, which felt a bit skimpy. That said, the customer service was still great and the place itself is very cute inside.

When I came in, the person at the front register was great!! She was super kind and the people in…read morethe kitchen were out of eyes view, so I'm not too sure how they were. The food on the other hand... I've eaten here about 5 times before and it's always tasted great. I came in today to find what seemed to be salmon on the trash . I don't think I can come back here again unfortunately. Also I cannot say that I ate the food I ordered today. $40 wasted Also also, I know that it was not wasted food because they took the pan off of the trash to another area soon after.

We had such a wonderful first experience at Koibito! From the moment we walked in, the warm and…read moreinviting atmosphere immediately made us feel comfortable. Fun pop music played in the background, the lighting was perfect, and the whole vibe was relaxed and welcoming. We were seated right away and greeted with bowls of complimentary miso soup that was genuinely delicious. My fiancé ordered the fatty tuna hand roll and tuna maki roll, while I went with the chicken katsu. Everything arrived together and surprisingly quickly. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious--especially impressive given how reasonably priced it all was. We left completely satisfied and are already planning our next visit. Highly recommend Koibito for great sushi and a fantastic casual dining experience!

It's a Korean Japanese place. Was not authentic. Service is good. Didn't like ambience. Sorry I am…read morea tough grader for Japanese food. There is no draft beer なま :( You should have that as a Japanese restaurant. Glass should be freezing cold as well.... None of them exist here.

Been coming here for years. Jerry has always made me feel very valued as a customer. His approach…read moreto sushi is creative and fresh. They have your traditional sushi too. My recommendation is the Yelm roll but his new cilantro roll is by far the freshest roll you can find and it will be another must order for me. Their cooked food is also VERY good. Hands down best sushi in south sound. It feels like family everytime we go there. Enjoy your next sushi dinner at Koibito in lacey!

Got the poke salad, which made for such yummy leftovers. The poke so smooth and fresh...loved it!…read moreBut, the takoyaki balls were just okay. Did not taste as yummy as I hoped. Smelly kind of, too, when I took a bite? It did not taste fresh :/ staff was very quick with their attentiveness and ensured to provide refills as wanted. Also checked in multiple times without interruptions to conversations of table. Immediate seating at the booths when we opened the door to the restaurant. Great service and no complaints. Lots of booths to sit at to host many guests. I do not remember much about decorations, but I liked that the lighting was bright enough to comfortably read the menu because sushi restaurants tend to be so dim. Plenty of parking as it is at a square plaza with other shops and restaurants. also, my plate had a bit of dirt on it :/ I did not say anything because I ultimately chose to not use it

Lots of creative rolls! I enjoyed "The Migs" roll, just a little spicy. The Paradise roll was good…read moreif you like sweet coconut shrimp. My daughter enjoyed the rainbow roll. "Best sushi I've had in a while" she said. And we usually go to high quality places. Definitely looking forward to trying more rolls!

I came here with a friend to try the all-you-can-eat sushi, and overall, we had an enjoyable meal…read more I'd say it's a decent option if you're looking for a casual AYCE sushi spot, but there were a few things that kept it from being a higher-rated experience for me. Parking was easy, at least. The lot had plenty of space, and when we arrived around 1 PM, it didn't seem all that busy. They offer both lunch and dinner AYCE options. If I remember correctly, lunch is around $27, with dinner being about $10 more. I do like that everyone in the party doesn't have to order the same AYCE option. For example, if two people are dining together and one wants lunch while the other wants dinner, you can each pay for the option you choose as long as you're not sharing. I've been to other AYCE sushi restaurants where everyone has to choose the same AYCE menu option, so I thought that was pretty cool. The menu itself did feel pretty small compared to some of the AYCE sushi places I've been to in California. It feels like maybe half the size of some of those menus, but Trapper's Sushi also has more of a smaller, casual AYCE vibe, so I wasn't expecting an enormous selection. The biggest thing that affected my rating was the rice. I actually liked the flavor/texture in this instance and thought it paired well with the nigiri, (and it holds together really well). However, it is definitely on the softer, mushier, and stickier side. As someone who really enjoys sushi, I generally prefer rice with a little more structure and I think others could agree with me, because overly mushy rice can affect the overall taste and texture. Buuut this time, I personally still enjoyed it with the nigiri, so I think this will really come down to preference. Our sushi chef was great, though. We sat at the bar, and he was really nice, conversational, and made our sushi in a timely manner. Our server was also friendly, but service was a little sparse. I believe she came by about three times: once in the beginning for our drinks and appetizers, near the end when we wanted drink refills, and then when we asked for the check. It didn't really bother me personally, although I probably would have ordered more tempura shrimp and miso soup if we'd been checked on more often. Instead, I ended up just stuffing myself with sushi. As for the sushi itself, most of the nigiri and regular rolls didn't particularly stand out to me, but the specialty rolls were satisfactory so I wasn't super disappointed. The Vader Roll was definitely our favorite. If you like creamy sushi rolls, I'd recommend giving this one a try. That was easily the highlight of the meal for us. I also enjoyed the Magnificent Roll, which is supposed to be their spiciest roll. Obviously, it can't be *too* spicy unless they want everyone signing waivers, but I'd put it around a 5/10 for heat. It had a nice kick while still having decent flavor, and I really liked the crunchy texture in the roll. I will say, I think the pricing is fair for what you get, especially if you're someone who likes ordering a lot of nigiri like I do. We left full and had a good time, so I don't regret coming here. Would I recommend it? If you're just looking for some casual sushi and an AYCE option, sure. But if you're really hardcore about sushi and particular about things like rice texture and variety, I don't think this would be a restaurant I would bring up to people.