Aya Sushi – Japanese
Aya Sushi invites guests into a serene sanctuary of minimalist design, where the rhythmic precision of the chef’s blade transforms the day’s freshest catch into vibrant, edible art. Each bite offers a masterclass in balance, from the buttery richness of marbled tuna to the delicate tang of seasoned rice, creating a dining experience that celebrates the quiet elegance and profound flavors of traditional Japanese craft.
316 West 39th Street +1-212-221-5849 https://www.ayasushinewyork.com/Rating: 4.3/5 (359 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, gluten-free, pescatarian, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, plant-based, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, gerd, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, zone, tlc, detox, raw-food, volumetrics, alkaline, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, mayo-clinic, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
What diners are saying
Diners appreciate this spot as a reliable, cozy option near Times Square, praising the fresh sushi and friendly, attentive service. Guests highlight the value and quality of the rolls, specifically recommending the refreshing Queenie roll, the mango tuna, and the soft, fresh salmon avocado roll. While the dining area is described as small and basic, reviewers value the peaceful atmosphere and accommodating staff who are willing to handle custom requests.
Menu
Soup
- Miso Soup - $3.5: Traditional Japanese soybean soup Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Tom Yum Shrimp Soup - $6.5: Spicy and sour shrimp soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Coconut Chicken Soup - $6.5: Chicken in coconut milk broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegetable Tofu Soup - $5.5: Clear broth with vegetables and tofu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Mushroom Soup - $4.5: Clear broth with mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Seafood Soup - $8: Assorted seafood in clear broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Salad
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
- Green Salad - $5.5: Fresh garden greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Avocado Salad - $7.5: Fresh greens topped with avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seaweed Salad - $7.5: Marinated seaweed Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Spicy Kani Salad - $9.5: Crab stick, cucumber, spicy mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Salmon Skin Salad - $6.5: Seaweed salad & cucumber with crispy salmon skin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tuna Avocado Salad - $13.5: Spring mixed avocado lettuce w. yuzu dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Salmon Avocado Salad - $13.5: Spring mixed avocado lettuce w. yuzu dressing
- Mango Salad - $8: Mango, lettuce, peanut, cucumber
Sushi Bar Appetizer
Raw appetizers from the sushi bar
- Tuna Tataki - $13: Seared tuna w. chef’s special sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Tuna Tartar - $12: Chopped tuna w. tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Salmon Tartar - $12: Chopped salmon w. tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Fire Salmon - $14: King crab and seaweed salad wrapped by salmon w. momichi sauce and basil oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Yellowtail Jalapeño - $16: Yellowtail jalapeño w. soy yuzu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Sushi Appetizer (5 pcs) - $13: 5 pieces of assorted sushi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Zone, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Sashimi Appetizer (8 pcs) - $14: 8 pieces of assorted sashimi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Kitchen Appetizers
Hot appetizers from the kitchen
- Edamame - $7: Steamed soybeans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Shumai - $7: Steamed shrimp dumplings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Pork Gyoza - $8: Pan fried pork dumplings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Haru Maki - $7: Japanese spring rolls Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Rock Shrimp - $12: Crispy shrimp with spicy creamy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Roll / Hand Roll
Standard sushi rolls or hand rolls
- Tuna Roll - $7.5: Fresh tuna Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- California Roll - $7.5: Crab stick, avocado, cucumber Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $8.5: Tuna with spicy mayo and crunch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Tempura Roll - $10: Shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, eel sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
House Special Roll
Signature chef specialty rolls
- Godzilla Roll - $18: Tuna, salmon, white fish, crab stick, avocado, deep fried with spicy mayo and eel sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Aya Roll - $19: Shrimp tempura spicy tuna, mango, topped spicy kani and tobiko with chef’s sauce
- Spider King Roll - $21: Soft shell crab tempura, mango, basil leaf, cucumber, topped with pepper tuna, eel and special sauce
Sushi & Sashimi Entrée
Served w. soup or salad
- Sushi Deluxe - $28: 9 pcs assorted sushi w. one tuna roll
- Sashimi Deluxe (15pcs) - $30: 15 pieces of assorted raw fish
- Sushi & Sashimi for 2 - $67: 10 pcs sushi, 15 pcs sashimi, 1 special roll & 1 California roll
Kitchen Dinner Entrée
Teriyaki served with rice, soup or salad
- Teriyaki Chicken - $20: Grilled chicken with teriyaki sauce
- Teriyaki Salmon - $22: Grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce
- Teriyaki Ribeye Steak - $29: Grilled ribeye steak with teriyaki sauce
Desserts
- Mochi Ice Cream (2 pcs) - $5: Choice of Green Tea, Vanilla, or Red Bean
- Banana Tempura - $5: Fried banana
- Fried Ice Cream - $6.5: Choice of Green Tea, Red Bean, or Vanilla
Drinks
- Soda - $2.5: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Club Soda, Sunkist, or Iced Tea
- Thai Ice Tea - $5.5: Traditional sweet Thai tea with milk
Frequently Asked Questions about Aya Sushi
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Aya Sushi supports keto, gluten-free, pescatarian, dairy-free, paleo, and whole30 diets through dishes like Sashimi Deluxe and Tom Yum Shrimp Soup.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Aya Sushi offers high-quality fresh rolls and excellent value as a budget-friendly ($) Japanese option with a 4.3/5 rating.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Aya Sushi maintains an overall average rating of 4.3/5, which reflects the high quality of its Japanese cuisine and service.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data for Aya Sushi does not specify the total number of reviews the establishment has received.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Aya Sushi is located near Times Square in New York City, according to customer reviews and the restaurant's official website.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this cozy, budget-friendly spot near Times Square by ordering fresh Queenie rolls or mango tuna in its peaceful atmosphere.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided data for Aya Sushi does not include specific information regarding the restaurant's daily hours of operation.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Aya Sushi by visiting their official website at https://www.ayasushinewyork.com/ for further information and inquiries.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Aya Sushi specializes in Japanese cuisine, featuring traditional sushi, sashimi, and specialty rolls like the Queenie and mango tuna.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Aya Sushi offers 40 dietary options including keto, gluten-free, and vegan, with accommodating staff for custom requests in a small dining space.
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