Shoya Izakaya - Doraville

Went on Tuesday night and they were packed! We waited for about an hour before we were seated. Very nice restaurant, the vibes were great. The waiting staff has such cute uniforms. There?s a service bell on the table if you need anything but our server was attentive! Didn?t have to ask for anything. Their menu had sooo many options and everything was delicious. My go-to is the katsu curry and the salmon rice bowl, but the appetizers we had were tasty too. Have to go back and try their special loco moco and shrimp tempura curry.

A trip to Shoya is like a trip to Japan, and I know I spent 2 years there and I get transported back every time I come. The food is well priced and delicious with true Japanese flavor ! The staff is amazing and the food comes out fast. It's one of my fav spots for sushi or Japanese cuisine.

The best and most authentic Japanese restaurant I've been to. Lots of appetizers, and skewers to try from. I ordered so much food but it was well worth it. Came during Momocon, and cannot wait to come again during AWA!

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.

We've been a lot, but this is our first time. Extremely polite and friendly staff. Great food and many different types of dishes to choose from. We highly recommend.