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Oyama Sushi


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#1 of 47 restaurants in Iowa City
  • Cuisines: Sushi
  • Price range*: £9-12 ($15-$20)
  • Address: Iowa City, IA
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10 Jul 2009

My sister & I went here & tried a ton of different things & really didn't care for any of them. I would definitely not go back. The atmosphere is neat but that is the only good thing about this restaurant. If you want great sushi go to Shokai in Burlington, IA. more

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5 of 5 stars
Chicago, Illinois
7 Apr 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Exactly what I was hoping for and more. We went to Oyama strictly based on Trip Advisor reviews. It was our anniversary and we could not have been happier. Darren was as terrific as former reviewers have claimed and the service was perfect. There must have been more than 30 unique sushi rolls on the menu, all of which were... more

1 Apr 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The fact that Oyama's is located in a strip mall next to a pet store will keep your initial expectations low. It's not that fancy-looking place downtown with the enormous fish tank and dim lighting, after all. The dining area is decorated nicely, but not over the top, and always appears clean. (Their website accurately portrays the atmosphere, although keep... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
29 Dec 2008

They have the best sushi and service of any similar place I have ever eaten. Daren is a top notch Sushi Chef. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
20 Sep 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

good food, overly attentive service more

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4 of 5 stars
Iowa City, Iowa
20 Jul 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We visit Oyama regularly. They have a large variety of different sushi rolls and the prices are very reasonable. The Hawaii Roll is very tasty and a good deal. They also have quite a number of other appetizers which area also excellent. I'm particularly fond of the squid salad, the seaweed salad, the tempura and my partner loves the salmon... more

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5 of 5 stars
Grand Rapids, Michigan
30 Jun 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I took a sushi first-timer, and business collegue, here because of another reviewer's comments. Sure enough, Darren was so friendly and helpful -he made the experience a great one. Fantastic quality fish - rivals some of the best sashimi in Chicago! I will certainly be back whenever my travels take me to Iowa City. What a nice surprise. 9/10! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
21 Feb 2008

great food, very reasonable more

18 Feb 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I travel all over the US and eat Sushi every chance I get. Believe it or not, Oyama Sushi is the best out of any place that I have eaten. Darren is a top notch chef, he can make the experience great for first timers or for seasoned veterans. He is very creative and really enjoys it when people try... more

10 Feb 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The sushi here is the best. The atmosphere isn't as nice as the other restaurants in town, as it is located in a strip mall. The lunches are excellent, and are an amazing value. I would say hands down this is the best sushi in town. more

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