Sushi Ya

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Nothing out of the norm. It was difficult to place my order at first, my phone call kept getting passed on to the next person because they couldn't speak English very well but eventually my order was placed and the sushi was decent! read more

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Ashley L.

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2 years ago

Quality takeout sushi for an unbeatable price! The fish tasted fresh, great ratio of fish to rice, and very convenient pickup system. 3 rolls and a soup for lunch under $15 with their quality is an amazing deal. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a lunch option in the area! read more

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Regina P.

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The food is so good!! I was skeptical but I have to say this take out spot is soooooo worth it. I had the Spicy Kani salad and a shrimp tempura burrito and it did not fail. Owners aren't talkative or friendly but just order the food and go eat and realize it's worth it. read more

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Des R.

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I was actually very very surprised that their sushi was so good. I had been avoiding them for years. Then a friend had gotten the lunch special and I could not believe that I liked their sushi rolls. That prompted me to place my own order. It's a takeout spot so you aren't going to make dinner plans here, but I will recommend their sushi. I may have to peruse the menu and see what else I can try. read more

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Harlem N.

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The peppers, onions and rice werent that great and I didnt even swallow My first piece of steak. Spit it back out (as shown on the plate on the right side). I then picked out all of the pieces of "steak" and put them on the side so I wouldnt mistakenly put anymore of it in my mouth. Then, after I was finished with most of the rice, peppers and onion, the plate sat in front of Me for another 15-20 minutes while I watched tv. The "steak" began to reek of an odor I'm not familiar with. Maybe it was beef but it definitely wasnt steak. Never again. read more

Sushi Ya - Pepper Steak w. Onion (sm) - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Eduardo F.

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Food, and service was great. They took care of us even tho they are just delivery. But they accommodated us. Thanks for that extra push. Very tinny place but cozy. read more

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Kaitlyn T.

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This spot is my go-to on Uber Eats and have never been disappointed with my order. I live in North Philly, so my orders arrive relatively quickly. Everything is always fresh and the perfect temperature when it arrives. I usually order during lunch time and order the sashimi lunch or 3 roll lunch special. The lunch specials are great deals and the fish is the best I've ever gotten through delivery. I've only gotten the salad a few times but I love how there's masago in the dressing. High recommend!!! read more

Sushi Ya - 3 Rolls Lunch Special - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Addie C.

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I've been ordering from here for like two years and it never disappoints. I get the three roll combo and i'd call it a good deal. They don't skimp on the fish or put too much rice and everything tastes very fresh and good quality. You get a soup or salad with the combo and I think it's cheaper to call in than to order on an app. read more

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Stephanie L.

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Ordered the 3 roll lunch special for pickup. Food was done on time which was convenient for a quick grab and go because parking around this area is pretty limited. Lots of different roll options you can choose from for the lunch specials. The sushi rice was nice and soft, flavored right, and the fish was fresh. Came with a choice of miso soup or salad. read more

Sushi Ya - Yellowtail Scallion Roll, Spicy Salmon Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Fresh fish served in good portions and at a near reasonable price is difficult to find. Sushiya accomplishes that. I ordered the Tuna and Salmon Lunch. Six (6) pieces of sushi on rice, and a spicy tuna roll, served with a green salad, and my expectations were exceeded. You have a choice of soup or salad. My only gripe was that the salad is nearly all lettuce. Otherwise, it was a delicious lunch that hit the spot, and I'd highly recommend. read more

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Abe B.

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Please bring back the Eagle Wing roll, it was literally my favourite chef roll in Philadelphia! The new Chinese fusion menu looks good but your sushi was always the highlight, would love to see that one come back read more

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Michael S.

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1 year ago

Tons of great sushi, great price, ready quickly. Couldn't more highly recommend this little sushi shop.

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Ashley M.

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We love this place! Apps & Entree: The food is always fresh and of high quality (not to mention delicious!) I had tried sushi maybe once before trying this spot and I look forward to coming back and trying new rolls! We enjoy the vegetable dumplings, edamame, & Fried veggies (super filling). Desert: I'm a stickler for a traditional tiramisu but I love their tiramisu cake, so light and delicious! But, their chocolate slice is to die for! It's rich but as soft as a could. I enjoy the green tea mochi for a light treat. It's so refreshing and tasty. Same goes for the Taro boba (bubble tea). Both the Mochi and boba were first time tries and I just hope they taste as amazing everywhere! The owners are a lovely couple that enjoy sharing their culture and food with the neighborhood. Which really makes the whole experience so much better. Can't wait to order from here again! read more

Sushi Ya - Sushiya Sushi Special Seaweed Salad Pork Gyoza California Roll Edamame Dragon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Andy W.

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4 years ago

Visiting from Boston, and this is the first time trying this place for myself. I've tried many places from all over MA and NY, and this place is one of the best for take-out/delivery! 10/10 sushi and very friendly staff! Things that set them apart from others: 1) The fish quality (amazing) 2) The fish to rice ratio is one of the best that I have ever had. (the spicy rolls had a good amount of fish to them vs. tempura crumbs in other places) 3) Reasonable price for the portions/quality If you are ever in the area, give this place a try! I'll definitely be back every time I visit Philly. read more

Sushi Ya - Spicy salmon roll, tuna roll, shrimp tempura roll - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Steven S.

1.6 mi•Rittenhouse Square

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When it comes to sushi, they do not mess around. Super fresh and quality food! Let's dive in .... Bubble Tea (5/5): We got the mango milk tea and the flavor was sweet and milky and the tapioca balls were perfect. Far exceeded expectations but the drink leaked slightly. Edamame (3/5): Cooked fine but missing salt. Spicy Kani Salad (4/5): This is a quality dish with nice flavor and texture combo between the kani and cucumber. Would have been nice to have this over a larger bed of lettuce and greens. Tokyo Dumpling Soup (3/5): The miso flavor is nice but the vegetables sadly have little flavor. The dumplings fell apart a bit and the inside of them were alright. Spicy Scallop Avocado Roll (5/5): Wow -- they don't mess around with quantities. This roll was overflowing with scallop and avocado! Both were incredibly fresh. Philadelphia Roll (5/5): Similarly, this roll was packed with fish and avo plus they include a nice dollop of cream cheese. Vegetarian Dragon Roll (5/5): Honestly one of the best vegetarian rolls I've ever tried. The shiitake, avocado, cucumber and crunch come together quite nicely for the perfect flavor and mouthfeel. Peanut Avocado Roll (5/5): Really good with lots of peanut and plenty of avocado too. (Notice a theme here?) I'm stuffed after this! TL;DR: Best sushi I've tried in Philly so far and you won't leave hungry. Will 100% be back! read more

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Bryan C.

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Absolutely delicious! Definitely my new go to Japanese spot. Everything I ordered tasted amazingly fresh and high quality. I don't have a single complaint. The sushi & sashimi for one was perfect and the pork gyoza must have been great because my girlfriend ate all 6 before I could try one lol. The taro bubble tea was delicious as well. Stop looking for a place to eat and just order from here already!!! This place just opened and I really hope they does well because food this good at a fair price needs to succeed. read more

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Anabell C.

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I ordered online because they seem like a pick-up shop. I had the 3 roll combo of spicy tuna, spicy shrimp avocado roll, and yellowtail jalapeño roll and vegetable tempura as a side. It came with a free miso soup, utensils and napkins. They were ready to pick up in 20 minutes. The food was a good amount for two people and really yummy! read more

Sushi Ya - Spicy Tuna Roll Spicy Shrimp Avocado Roll Yellowtail Jalapeno Roll - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Lia Y.

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food always super fresh and delicious and fast!! cute family owned restaurant! really enjoy the food and attention to service

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Tina L.

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I ordered from DoorDash and it was good. The sushi was so delicious. The pieces were so big and fresh. I enjoyed my sushi a lot and would order again!! It came fast and they were okay with my request. I had wanted 2 orders of the Philadelphia roll instead of 1. The DoorDash didn't have that option but I added it as a request! read more

Sushi Ya - Dinner 3 Rolls Special - 2 Philadelphia Roll and Shrimp Tempura Roll - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Haley S.

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I have ordered takeout here at least 10 times in the last few months and it is consistently outstanding. Very reasonable prices for very fresh sushi. read more

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Sonal D.

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The sushi was excellent. Honestly, some of the best I have had! It is not a sit down restaurant.

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Caleb K.

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Great sushi, and very accommodating to special requests. Love their lunch specials and Salmon Don :)

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Alicia P.

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5 years ago

I am not exaggerating when I say the food at this place is EXCELLENT. Two days in a row now we've ordered and I have not one complaint. My go to sushi spot from now on and I've been telling all my friendS! P.s if you're debating on the fried cheesecake, just get it! It's amazing. read more

Sushi Ya - Spice Girl Roll Sushiya Tempura Roll Spicy Kani Salad Fried Cheese wonton Chicken Tempura Roll Spicy Crunch Crab Roll Fried Cheese Cake - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Jennifer Z.

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I am in love with this place. It's close to Temple University, has amazing sushi, and wonderful staff. The order is always ready right on time and the fish is always fresh. Also, they have great Thai tea, just the right amount of milk and tea. Their prices are affordable and arguably serve better quality fish than some of the higher end restaurants. Definitely try it! read more

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Jaimie A.

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By far one of the best sushi spots I've come across in Philly the lunch specials are fabulous and will absolutely be ordering again! read more

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I just moved to the area and decided to try this sushi spot on a whim - DELICIOUS and such kind employees! Very yummy and would definitely recommend their dinner special for the price and taste read more

Sushi Ya - Sushi Dinner 3 Rolls Special Miso Soup Bubble Tea - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Dan K.

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This 'hole in the wall' spot is literally the best takeout sushi restaurant in Philly.

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Abbey M.

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I live a few blocks from this place and I can't believe I didn't know about it sooner! I ordered the spicy crunch crab roll. I love spicy and this was the perfect amount of kick. I also got the crab wontons. These were also great! Ordered on Grubhub and it said it would be ready in 30 minutes, they had it ready in 15. The girl handed me the bag right as I walked through the door. Great customer service! read more

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Lillian G.

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Hidden gem. Ordered a tempura chicken roll and it was very fresh and delicious, so much better than all the other chicken restaurants around here lol. The drinks were also great! I'm always happy to find anything taro flavored read more

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Madelyn R.

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The sushi here is some of the freshest I have had in Philadelphia. The rolls are a great size, if you order one of the specials, you get a lot for your money. So much better than anything else in Northern Philly. read more

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Kati B.

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Wow! Fantastic addition to the neighborhood! Great value, fresh, delicious flavors, generous portions, friendly service. We got a yummy, just-right-sweet bubble tea, seaweed salad, and a dinner combo w three rolls and miso soup. Everything was ready early, packaged perfectly, and really delicious! I'll be back for sure. Big Ya! read more

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Myah B.

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Quite literally the freshest sushi for the best price. I've never been disappointed ordering from here. I almost want to give it a bad rating so it doesn't blow up and get busy The fish (especially the salmon) is always so fresh and the workers are nice and quick. 10/10 read more

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Cyrus M.

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I have lived in the neighborhood for many years and I was so happy when this place opened up. I typically get the lunch special and I have rarely been disappointed. The price for the portions you get are typically amazing, especially the amount of tuna and salmon in the rolls. Highly recommend trying them out! read more

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Love it here so fast and good! I'm vegetarian and they have many vegetarian options. The matcha bubble tea was gross and tasted like straight powder but the mango one made up for it. read more

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Kate G.

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My new go-to sushi spot for sure! The food was delicious, and they even gave us a free order of mochi ice cream which was so nice. Will definitely be ordering again. read more

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Alex D.

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Super nice, the family was very sweet and the sushi was tasty. They also gave us complimentary boba which tasted great

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Jody G.

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just enjoyed my first order here: my verdict is that this place is solid. sashimi, unagi dan, all the salads, a quart of the ginger dressing (yes, i took a gamble and won big time) = perfection. will be back again and soon! read more

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More info about Sushi Ya

1418 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Avenue of the Arts North
Directions
(215) 236-5800
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Visit Website
http://www.sushiyapoke.com

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Hours

What time does Sushi Ya open?

Sushi Ya opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Sushi Ya opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Sushi Ya close?

Sushi Ya closes at 9:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Sushi Ya is closed on Tuesday.Sushi Ya closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon, Wed-Thu 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMTue ClosedFri 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMSat 12:00 PM - 10:00 PMSun 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Sushi Ya take credit cards?

Yes, Sushi Ya takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Sushi Ya have catering options?

Yes, Sushi Ya does have catering options.

Does Sushi Ya serve alcohol?

Yes, Sushi Ya serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Sushi Ya have TVs?

No, Sushi Ya does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sushi Ya have outdoor seating?

No, Sushi Ya does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Sushi Ya have parking?

Yes, Sushi Ya has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Sushi Ya wheelchair accessible?

No, Sushi Ya is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Sushi Ya have free WiFi?

Yes, Sushi Ya has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

We offer Chinese and Japanese food.

Meet the Business Owner: MRS CHEN and MR LIN L.

This is our first restaurant, run by my husband and me. We hope to please as many people as possible, we are willing to listen to our guests' opinions and we will make changes. Thank you for coming, and thank you for coming again.

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4.6(49 reviews)

Beautiful space, ridiculously great food, lovely staff, anime on the tvs, what more could you want?…read more Pro tip: come on Monday for unlimited happy hour!! Should it be called Happy Day? Idk but it was great. I ordered the Yuzu Margarita, the pork gyoza, a tuna roll, miso soup, spicy karaage, and ramen! I was so full and happy with everything that I ate. Fantastic--no notes!! Special shout out to Christine for being a great server!

Located at the old Abbaye Restaurant. I like how they've turned it around into a very warm and…read morecomfortable restaurant/bar. Nice menu. Good happy hour options. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very nice addition this neighbourhood. Street parking can be a challenge here.

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Fat Salmon

4.3(1.3k reviews)

1.7 mi

Fat Salmon is one of the best sushi spots I've been to. We shared a boat with two rolls and nigiri,…read moreand everything was super fresh. The fish was amazing and the rice was perfect. My son loved the beef gyoza and salmon avocado rolls. The lychee cocktail was amazing, cucumber was good too but I preferred the lychee. Service was great, and the interior is really nice with a cool blue wave feature on the wall. Would definitely go back

Fun sushi spot. Great vibe and interesting murals on the walls…read more Our server was very nice and gave us all the time we needed. We ordered several rolls that were all very good, but the tempura cauliflower might have been the favorite just because of its originality. Don't think I'll be back in Philadelphia any time soon, but would absolutely go back to Fat Salmon if I do. Only bummer was I left my credit card there after dinner on a Sunday night and they are closed on Monday. We left Philly Tuesday before they opened. Unfortunately, no way to get in touch with them, but when I did, they agreed to shred the card.