Sushi YA at Sunshine Central Penang
Location: No 2, 25, Level 2, Bandar Baru Air Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Sunshine Central Penang
The conveyor belt carries a rotating selection of nigiri, maki, and gunkan pieces, with a la carte ordering also available for items not currently on the belt. The menu extends beyond sushi to include ramen, udon, donburi rice bowls, and tempura, providing a comprehensive if unpretentious Japanese dining experience. Sushi YA's primary appeal lies in its value: the pricing undercuts both Sushi King and Sushi Zanmai, and the portions, while modest, are adequate for the price. The bright, modern interior and the novelty of the conveyor belt make it particularly popular with children. The chain has expanded steadily across northern Malaysia with outlets in Penang, Kedah, and Perak.
Sushi YA at Sunshine Central operates daily from 11am to 10pm. The outlet can be contacted at 011-1088 3201.
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janie tan
Good environment, food tasty and service is good
chris khoo
Friendly staff, affordable sushi and large menu option with certain season specials on sale. Sushi portion is quite large and theres lots of offer in both weekends and weekdays. Located at level 2 inside the mall, Sushi Ya offer lots more …
Phoebe Tg
The most affordable yet high quality Japanese sushi restaurant there is. The food quality is high but the price is very affordable, the restaurant offer huge range of Japanese food category from bento set, lunch set, Sushi and more. Highly recommend! And you could never get bored from its changing new menu
Iman Montero
Had a really pleasant dining experience at Sushi Ya. The food was fresh and delicious — you can really taste the quality in every bite. Their menu also has a wide variety of choices, so it’s easy to find something for everyone, whether you …
Mohamed Azhan
Nice and comfortable sushi place. Pocket friendly and attentive staff. Sashimi was fresh and generously thick. Flat price for all sushi plates. …
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Sushi YA
Sushi Ya Storefront
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Sushi Ya Storefront
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Sushi Ya Storefront
The image shows the entrance of a Sushi Ya restaurant with its illuminated signage prominently displayed above the doorway. Inside, customers are seated at tables in a modern dining area featuring wooden accents and greenery on the ceiling.
Fried Tempura Sushi with Sauce
A plate of two pieces of fried tempura sushi, drizzled with a creamy sauce and placed on a red patterned dish. A small container of soy sauce is visible in the background.
Japanese Meal Spread
A table setting featuring a bowl of rice topped with beef, egg, corn, and seaweed; a side plate of assorted sushi rolls; a cup of miso soup; a small dish of soy sauce; a black cup; and a beige thermos.
Bowl of Udon with Tofu and Greens
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Bowl of Grilled Meat Rice with Egg and Toppings
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Grilled Salmon with Soy Sauce and Bamboo Leaf
A single piece of grilled salmon, skin-on, served on a rectangular ceramic plate. The fish is garnished with fresh green bamboo leaves and drizzled with dark soy sauce. A small blue flower accent is visible near the sauce.
Yakitori Bowl with Egg and Corn
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Ramen Bowls with Toppings
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Japanese-style meal with fried fish and rice bowl
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Fried Fish and Shrimp Sushi
Two plates on a white marble surface. Left plate holds golden-brown fried fish strips with dark seasoning. Right plate has two pieces of shrimp sushi topped with orange sauce.
Sushi Ya Fried Rice and Miso Soup
A bowl of fried rice topped with green onions and a side cup of miso soup, presented against a pink background with the Sushi Ya logo in the corner.
Bowl of Grilled Meat with Egg and Greens
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Fried Rice Dish
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Japanese Sweet Sauce Packet
A single packet of Japanese sweet sauce, featuring a silver and orange design with traditional wave patterns. The packaging includes the brand name 'Ajido' in English and Chinese characters, along with the product description 'Japanese Sweet Sauce' and its Malay translation 'Kicap Manis Jepun'. A logo resembling a star is visible near the bottom right corner.
Japanese-style bento and rice bowl meal
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Sushi Platter with Salmon and Tuna
A rectangular black plate holds an assortment of sushi pieces, including salmon sashimi, tuna rolls topped with green onions, and other varieties like egg roll and possibly spicy tuna or similar fillings. The background shows another dish on a separate plate.
Sushi Ya Interior View
Interior of a sushi restaurant with conveyor belt sushi, wooden ceiling beams with greenery accents, and red seating.
Sushi with Cheese and Caviar
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Seared Scallops with Lemon Wedge
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Sushi Conveyor Belt
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Clam Soup with Tofu and Greens
A black bowl containing a light-colored broth with clams, tofu cubes, green leafy vegetables, and chopped scallions on top.
Ramen Bowl with Toppings
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Restaurant Interior with Booth Seating
Modern restaurant interior featuring wooden-framed partitions, greenery accents on walls and ceiling, red cushioned booth seating, white tables, and visible menu brochures on table surfaces.
Soup with Crab Sticks and Green Onions
A black bowl containing creamy soup topped with orange crab sticks, green onions, and a slice of mushroom, placed on a white marble surface.
Ramen and Side Dishes at a Restaurant Table
A table setting featuring a bowl of spicy ramen with noodles, broth, green onions, and possibly egg or tofu. Accompanying the ramen is a plate of stir-fried noodles with vegetables, a small dish of soy sauce, and a side plate with three pieces of fried food, likely chicken or fish cake. Chopsticks rest on the dishes, indicating readiness to eat. The scene suggests a casual dining environment.
Stir-fried Seafood and Meat Noodles
A plate of stir-fried noodles with shrimp, beef chunks, carrots, cabbage, green onions, and glass noodles, served on an oval white dish.
Japanese Meal Spread
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Fried Rice Bowl
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Grilled Fish with Sauce
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Tako with toppings
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Potato Croquette
A single golden-brown potato croquette with a crispy exterior and creamy, diced potato filling visible on top, isolated against a soft peach background.
Fried Fish with Lemon
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Sauced Meat with Onions
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Sashimi with Caviar
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Sushi Rolls with Salmon Topping
Two pieces of sushi rolls topped with salmon and garnished with green onions, served on a bed of shredded nori.
Sushi Platter
Two black rectangular plates filled with various types of sushi, including shrimp, salmon, and tamago.
Sushi Platter with Salmon
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Crispy Croquettes with Mayo Drizzle
A black oval plate holds two golden-brown breaded croquettes, each topped with a zigzag of white mayonnaise. A sprig of green parsley and shredded daikon radish garnishes the center. The background is plain cream-colored.
Sushi Hand Roll
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Sushi Platter with Salmon and Caviar
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Ramen Bowl with Fried Chicken Wings
A bowl of creamy orange ramen topped with a slice of egg, green onions, and other garnishes sits on a white table. In the background, there is a plate of fried chicken wings, chopsticks resting on a small dish, and part of another person's arm visible.
Japanese Meal Set
A black bowl of white rice topped with nori and sesame seeds, alongside a small bowl of miso soup containing tofu cubes and green onions.
Sushi Ya Interior
A conveyor belt sushi restaurant interior with food items under clear domes on a moving track. The ceiling features wooden beams and greenery accents. A sign reading 'SUSHI YA' is visible in the background.
Restaurant Table Setting with Menu and Condiments
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Sushi with Sauce
A plate of sushi featuring two pieces topped with a creamy orange sauce and garnished with red caviar-like topping, served on a white rice base.
Egg and Tofu Bowl with Nori
A close-up of a Japanese-style bowl containing rice topped with grilled tofu, nori strips, green onions, and a soft-boiled egg. A drizzle of mayonnaise is visible on the side, along with pickled ginger.
Japanese Bowl with Sushi and Soup
A close-up of a Japanese meal featuring a bowl of beef rice topped with corn, egg, seaweed, and green onions, accompanied by a side of sushi, miso soup, and soy sauce.
Sushi Platter with Salmon Drizzle
A rectangular black plate holds a row of sushi rolls, each topped with a glossy orange sauce and garnished with chopped green onions. The sushi includes various fillings such as crab stick and possibly tempura or fried items. A small dish of soy sauce is visible in the background on a white marble-like table surface.
Shrimp Udon Noodles with Tofu and Scallions
A plate of stir-fried udon noodles coated in a glossy brown sauce, topped with shrimp, tofu, seaweed strips, and chopped green onions. Served on an oval ceramic dish with floral patterns.
Sushi Ya Bowl with Egg and Pickles
A close-up of a bowl of sushi rice topped with shredded fish, seaweed, green onions, pickled ginger, corn, and a soft-boiled egg, served alongside a small cup of soy sauce.
Crispy Fish with Sauce
A plate featuring a breaded, golden-fried fish fillet topped with a creamy sauce and garnished with nori flakes, served on a textured ceramic dish with green leaves.
Sushi Restaurant Interior
A sushi restaurant interior with a conveyor belt serving sushi under dome covers. A red and black booth is visible on the left, while condiments and small dishes are arranged on the table in front. A promotional sign advertises sushi at RM4.88.
Sushi Restaurant Interior Table
A person sits at a light wood table in a sushi restaurant, with an open menu displaying various sushi rolls and prices. A promotional flyer for 'Top Pick' drinks is visible on the left side of the table. A QR code card rests near the center. In the background, there are green plants and a red sign with a circular logo.
Sliced Mushrooms in Sauce
A plate of sliced mushrooms served with a glossy brown sauce, garnished with chopped green onions and leafy greens on the side.
Restaurant Menu Display
A table displays open menus featuring Japanese-style dishes like Donburi and Fried Chicken Don, alongside a green menu with sushi options and QR code payment terminal.
Fried Fish with Lemon
A plate of three crispy fried fish served on a green leaf, accompanied by a lemon wedge garnish.
Fresh Fruit Salad Bowl
A white bowl filled with a colorful fruit salad containing chunks of mango, pineapple, and possibly papaya, mixed with cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, and green lettuce leaves.
Sushi Ya Interior
Interior view of a sushi restaurant featuring conveyor belt sushi with various dishes under clear domes. The wall displays the 'SUSHI YA' sign in red letters. Booth seating with red cushions is visible, along with greenery accents on the ceiling.
Tempura Curry Bowl
A bowl of curry with tempura shrimp, tofu, and carrots, garnished with green onions.
Tempura with Sauce
A plate of golden-brown tempura served on a leaf, accompanied by a small dish of white sauce.