Shoya Izakaya

My family and I have been dining here for more than 10 years. They're strict with their policy of no outside food or drink inside the restaurant. It's inconvenient but it makes sense, and many restaurant also use this policy. The quality and taste of the food are consistent through time though the portion does change. In my opinion, dinning in food will taste better than to-go, simply because their food is not made for to-go. The to-go packaging doesn't cater to each dishes. For example, in some dishes, the sauce is already on the food which will affect the taste, while it should be in separate container. They're authentic and Japanese family owned. I've been seeing the same sushi chef and servers for 10 years now. It gets very crowded in the weekend, probably 40' wait, and they don't take reservation unless you're a big group. But you can have your name down in the waitlist, then go around the plaza instead of waiting inside. Their waiting area is very tight.

One of my favorite spots for Japanese food. Everything is really tasty. But if you like ramen, this isn't exactly the place. The eggs in the ramen were hard boiled. The tonkatsu ramen (white)broth was very bland to me. The tonkatsu ramen (black) broth was much better and more flavorful. Nice little place. Staff is nice and friendly. Food came out quick.

It’s my go to place for Japanese food. The sushi were fresh and delicious. I recommend getting the red dragon roll, rainbow roll, shoya roll and bonsai roll. I loved the taiyaki dessert here! The tonkotsu soup ramen is very good too. I have been coming here for years. Nice and clean restaurant with a great variety of foods for everyone. Keep in mind to come early when they open at 5pm to beat the long wait times. Also bring cash to avoid the credit card fee.

My favorite place! I was living in Japan so I know, the taste is very close to real Japanese taste. Sashimi is fresh as well. One thing I didn’t like it is the server’s attitude… they closing 11:30pm but last order is 10:30pm. 10:30-11:30pm, they rush out eating and end up one server is paying with light like turning off and on to us to leave. There were 1 hour until close but we had to rush. Other than that, the taste is good, the place is perfect.

Place seems pretty popular, food was good but not great. Sushi was likely hastily made, some of the rolls would fall apart even when clamping onto them lightly with chopsticks. Not the best rolls I've had. Will do for a family dinner, but fairly expensive. This is coming from someone whose used to NYC prices. Not the best value out there but passable. Make sure to speak up to the receptionist when you get there or they most likely won't talk to you as it gets so busy.

When I tell you this restaurant is so good, there is always people lined up waiting for them to open. My family and I go out of our way to visit whenever we are in Georgia. We've been multiple times and think about this place often 🤣 Not only is the food amazing, there are so many options you don't normally see and the experience there is authentic. Hard to take photos of food because I scarfed it down. Only my sister did.