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    Aki Japanese Buffet

    3.5 (171 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Buffets
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    AKI JAPANESE BUFFET ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    If your on yelp reading reviews about this place, your doing something I wish I did before I ate here. Food was not good at all for the base price they have you pay. Food looked like it was sitting there all day and not fresh at all. Ill be the first to say that I did not have a great time in the bathroom when I got home from this restaurant. The avocados on the sushi were oxidated, which should give you an idea about how long its been sitting there in the open. Little to no options to eat. Your better off eating Panda Express which is cheaper and more fresh than this place. Hibachi? Your better off spending a little more and getting your moneys worth at a better and more traditional japanese spot. The service was bare minimum and to top it off they force you to tip, even though everyone knows its optional. It was only two of us that ate and the total came out to $50 or so. By all means, if you would like to experience low tier "Japanese food" with barely any options to choose from, please come to Aki. This place is shameless.

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    I don't recommend it here, the food was not quality, to begin the sushi was old, the rice was dry. The hot options seemed to be from the day before, they do not replenish the food between the day. I saw craw fish sitting in dirty water which was very disturbing. Then I noticed that they had a sign stating that you'd be charged for not finishing your meal, as someone who struggles with appetite this was very anxiety inducing because some days I just get full faster then others. And lastly, they force you to tip, or at least put you in a very uncomfortable position where you can't say NO. The lady asked me 15/20/25%? And shocked, I agreed to 15 but there is nothing worth tipping for. Do not recommend!!!!

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    Roberto C.

    If you want to fill your belly with decent sushi this is the place. It's clean, the amount of options are fresh and it's cheap for an all you can eat.

    Vanessa C.

    I wish i would have noticed the other reviews are from 2013-2016 Pretty sure I'll have food poisoning from the sashimi. Tuna looked good but after a couple Pieces i noticed pink color dripping down the plate. Came @8 pm And it was as if they had 2 of each roll that had been there from dinner at 5pm. Asked the to make a jb tempura roll which had been gone and they ignored us. Then they started to spray down the coolers which were directly in front of raw sushi and when i asked the cashier manager she was like no it's okay. dinner buffet is $22 but food poisoning is complimentary.

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    Orlany D.

    Great find. Lunch is $14.00 Has a good selection of sushi and hibachi made to order. Restaurant looks very clean and great service. Will definitely come back.

    Brian K.

    For the money, this is well worth stopping by. They don't rush you. They're super friendly and the sushi is fresh and they have a great assortment too. Just go!!!

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    Sushi was not very fresh and stir fry Chinese items were sitting out too long. Overall, below avg. The habachi was pretty decent.

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    The price is ok. But the don't have snow crab legs . I hope the get better I the will get more customers.

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    Good restaurant, not too much variety. Hibachi is one of this restaurant strongest point.

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    Good prices and they have many choices to eat. Good place!!! The crab salad was delicious. I will be back soon

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    Hibachi was really good, service ok, sushi could be better, overall not much variety.

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    Ate there many times. I enjoy their sushi buffet. They even have a nice selection of desserts and fruits.

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