rev:text
| - I've never had sushi before, so when my friends recommended we go out for sushi on New Year's Eve, I was a bit apprehensive. Sushiya Japan is located in the Arboretum near the second entrance off Providence (the Qdoba/Chili's corner). I've seen it multiple times, but it never really registered to me.
When I entered the building, I was surprised at how nice it was. Hardwood floors and dimmed lights made it appear very upscale and trendy for being in the Arboretum. It was mostly empty except for two couples at side tables. Our drink orders were immediately taken and it only took a few minutes to get the drinks. We then ordered our food. I, and most of my friends, ordered the California Roll sushi. It was super affordable at $4.25 for eight rolls. The presentation was gorgeous and the service was ridiculously fast. Our waiter was so kind and constantly checked on our drinks and food. I found the sushi to be okay. I've never had sushi before and I'm not a huge fan of anything that is in the California Roll, so that's probably to be expected. My friends, who have had sushi before, both liked and hated the California Roll. The salads were delicious and several other foods that were ordered by my counterparts were really great (meat dishes). My final bill (for sweet tea with tons of free refills and the California Roll sushi, with tip included) was around $8.
Overall, the great service will have me going back to Sushiya (tonight, actually). I'll definitely try something different next time, but this place is pretty good for the price. Definitely a standout in comparison to the other eateries at the Arboretum.
|