Two sisters, one dream.
A women-owned Kalamazoo bistro built on fresh sushi, hand-chosen details, and the kind of welcome only family gives.
Some restaurants are opened. Oya was built — by two sisters who believed this side of Kalamazoo deserved sushi worth driving for.
Oya Sushi & Asian Bistro had its soft opening on April 10, 2026, in the former Two Fellas space on Gull Road. The two sisters behind it didn't want just another sushi spot — they wanted a room that felt cared for, a menu that felt fresh, and a table where guests felt like they'd been let in on something good.
So they sweated the details. The décor was imported from Japan and chosen by hand — private booths, a proper sushi bar, and a calm, modern atmosphere that makes a weeknight dinner feel like a small occasion. From the first weekend, the dining room was full and the reviews started arriving.
The food carries the same intention. Sushi is hand-rolled and made to order, alongside sashimi, hibachi, and bowls of tonkotsu, shoyu, and miso ramen. There's Korean galbi, bento, poke, Korean and Japanese fried chicken, and boba tea — a menu wide enough for the whole table, made with care you can taste.
The heart of it is the Chloe Roll — shaped like a heart and named after the owner's daughter, Chloe. It's the dish that says everything Oya is about: this is a family restaurant, and family comes first. In its first two months, that care showed up on the scoreboard too — 4.9 stars across 54 Google reviews, and counting.
What we stand for
Family First
Two sisters opened Oya, named the signature roll after a daughter, and run every shift themselves. When it's family in the kitchen, you feel it at the table.
Fresh, Always
Sushi is hand-rolled and made to order, fish is fresh, and nothing leaves the bar before it's right. Freshness isn't a selling point here — it's the standard.
Real Hospitality
The owners check on every table, listen to feedback, and reply personally to every Google review. You're not a cover number — you're a guest they want back.
I'm not sure if I have had sushi this good in the Kalamazoo area in over a decade. — Ben B. · ★★★★★ Google review
Come taste the story
Browse the full menu, or plan your visit to our table on Gull Road. We'll save you a booth.