Sushi Ya

LVA Review

When we discovered Sushi Mon and Goyemon (same owners) last year, we figured they were the last word in all-you-can-eat sushi. These places were so good, we put them in the Top Ten for a while and they’re still fantastic, but since then, they’ve been “discovered.” It’s not like you can’t get a seat, but often there are waiting lists and sometimes they’re long. Now we also go to Jjanga. Maybe Jjanga patterned itself after Sushi Mon or maybe it didn’t, but it’s very similar both in selection and quality and it’s slightly less expensive at $20.95 for lunch from 11:30 am to 3 pm daily and $25.95 for dinner until 2 am (Sushi Mon is $23.95/$26.95). There are dozens of choices, from non-sushi items like edamame, gyoza, siu mai, bulgogi, vegetable and shrimp tempura, chicken wings, miso and udon soup, and desserts, to nigiri sushi and rolls, with tuna, yellowtail, super white tuna, salmon, halibut, red snapper, smelt eggs, shrimp, eel, and more. A few items on the menu can be ordered only once, such as sashimi salad, poke, grilled mackerel, and oysters. Otherwise just go to town. Note that a la carte ordering might be a better option if you’re what some snobby types refer to as “sushi squares” (you tend to order lots of rolls that fill you up fast)—two-piece sushi orders and several choices of rolls are just $3 each. Drinks are also inexpensive (see Entertainment). We have to rate Sushi Mon slightly higher for overall selection/quality, but it’s close, and any difference is made up for with fantastic service and a much lighter (fun) atmosphere at Jjanga. Plus it’s more centrally located and closer to the Strip. If you become a regular, you can get a card stamped and your 11th meal is free, dropping the AYCE lunch price to just $19.05 per.