The Shoya

First time here and I am extremely impressed! The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful. The service is incredible and let’s talk about the food the truth showstopper. Everything we had was so fresh it came out super fast, even though it was busy. We started with the Wagyu tartare, which was absolutely amazing! Jalapeño bombs were spicy, but not overly spicy. We had the Pleasant Hill specialty roll that lobster salad was top-tier The mango roll was my favorite with a spicy crab. And then a spicy scallop roll. I don’t remember the exact name of it, but the scallops were fantastic. The waiting staff spoke to us about where things came from and the quality. Wow we will be back!

We stumbled upon the grand opening of The Shoya Japanese Restaurant in Pleasant Hill, and it was absolutely amazing! 🍣 From the fresh sushi rolls to the melt-in-your-mouth sashimi (they even served fresh grated wasabi with our sashimi 🤤), everything was incredible. The staff were so friendly, and the vibes of the restaurant were amazing. We are so excited to see such a wonderful business join us here in Pleasant hill! ✨️❤️ Fun twist: Our waitress recognized us from another sushi place! Remembered how we liked to share a large asahi and even gave us some of the best matcha ice cream wrve ever had saying how wonderful it was to see us.🍨 Truly felt kizmet to find this new gem. Needless to say, we had a wonderful time and it is now our go-to spot for sushi in the area 🍣 Already craving the

Ever since Jo's Sushi Bar closed, I've been searching for a comparable sushi place and I'm glad to say, The Shoya fits the bill. I judge a sushi place not on their rolls but the quality of their fresh fish and sushi rice...and this place doesn't disappoint. We got the 10 piece nigiri omakase and and sushi combo (7 piece nigiri and roll) as well as the tekka don and tempura and wvwrything was well prepared and delicious! The sake was served in a cool looking dispenser I've never seen before, which was a nice touch! I'm not in Pleasant Hill very often but I'm happy to know this will be my go-to spot for great sushi when I am in town.

So good that I went three times in two weeks! Their fish is super fresh, portion sizes are great, prices are reasonable, and everyone is so friendly. Their nigiri selection is amazing and their chirashi don is incredible. Highly recommend this restaurant, it has quickly become my go-to for sushi.

Delicious food and great service! I have a feeling, this will become my new favorite sushi spot. It is brand new and we thought we gave it a try. The appetizers were amazing—we especially enjoyed the Truffle Hamachi and the crispy deep-fried squid tentacles. For our mains, the Tsukiji Donburi had some of the freshest fish and beautifully presented. The beef teriyaki bento was really good and flavorful. They use great quality and well seasoned beef! Everything was great from start to finish. Fast and friendly service. Off to a great start! We will definitely be back! I’ll let the photos speak for themselves!