Excellent food, good portion sizes, laid back atmosphere, and speedy and friendly service. I got…read morethe tuna lover and shrimp tempura and the tempura was huge! Will come again. It's in the Stuyvesant Plaza. Note: Not all you can eat.

Tucked right in the Stuyvesant Plaza in Albany, NY Mr Fuji Sushi turned out to be swell spot. We…read morekept it light with a seaweed salad and a couple of rolls and everything came out fresh and nicely prepared. Service was great- friendly, quick and attentive without anyone hovering over us. Our light lunch worked perfect for us when we finished over at Pottery Barn and Chico's. I mean- it's super convenient if you're already shopping around the plaza.

Very very good sushi. Excellent atmosphere. Warm, welcoming and attentive staff. What a find,…read moretucked away in back corner of a strip-mall. How lucky was I to discover Sushi Tei and a bonus during their discounted Happy Hour. I wish this spot were my local sushi place!

My daughter lives in Albany & this is one of her favorite sushi places here. First time for me &…read moreanother person (who lived in Japan for years). We had 2 bento boxes- they were good but it was a little disappointing that they arrived after the other 2 people had finished their sushi. We tried crab puffs (aka Rangoon) & gyoza - both were good flavor. We shared a pizza roll & butterfly roll - both were really great! In fact, the pizza roll was one of the best sushi rolls I have ever had. It was like poke in a triangle and I LOVE poke. The place is really nice, cozy & authentic. The staff is polite but we had to wait so long for half of our party - so 5 stars for food & place but lost point on service but can't give 4.5 on yelp so I gave 5.

This place is truly one of my faves for fresh sushi!! Went here for AYCE lunch and the fish was…read morejust so fresh and delish. Cannot wait to come back soon!

for an all you can eat place, this place is NOT TRUE AYCE. my friends and I came to the Albany…read morelocation and were discriminated against. 2 orders in, one of the employees came over and told us they ran out of salmon sashimi, as waiters were bringing it to other tables. They told us that they ran out completely even though we got there right at dinner service (6pm). They told us approximately at 6:20 pm, and their dinner service ends at 9. After asking for a manager, the manager said they didn't actually run out but is putting a limit on us because they want to make sure they have enough to feed the rest of the restaurant till the end of the night. Even though we had only ordered 2 plates of salmon sashimi. AND THEN they had the audacity to offer 10% off. They also kept making excuses as to why they can't serve us sashimi. They mentioned that we should've called in a reservation ahead of time so they would have enough stock. It seemed that they kept pushing responsibility on us, the customers. As an AYCE sushi restaurant, I couldn't understand how they could limit their most popular option to paying customers. On top of that sushi was not fresh, the tuna was two different colors, the masago was slimy, the fish was warm. The servers were nice and service was fast, but food quality and management was pretty poor with the way they handled everything.

Tengu Asian Bistro - Take Out (4.5/5)…read more After trying numerous different sushi spots in the Capital Region, Tengu Sushi has become my go to sushi spot. If you are looking for some really good sushi for a reasonable price at lunch time, Tengu Asian Bistro is definitely a place to check out. I go to Tengu Asian Bistro pretty frequently for their 3 roll lunch combo. This past time I ordered a shrimp tempura roll, spicy tuna roll, and a Philadelphia roll. The Philadelphia roll here is probably one of my favorite versions of the roll. I've ordered sushi from many places and this still holds up as either my number 1 or number 2. The spicy tuna roll again is excellent with great flavor and a good amount of crunch from the tempura flakes. The Shrimp tempura is another roll I always struggle to not order since it is quite good. I've also ordered the spicy salmon and eel avocado rolls here before among others, and they are all really great. The 3 roll lunch combo comes with your choice of either a side salad or miso soup. I prefer the salad which has an awesome dressing that comes with it, but the miso soup is also very good. Overall, I would highly recommend trying Tengu Asian Bistro if you are a fan of sushi and are looking for something to eat for lunch!

This is probably one of your better asian bistro establishments in this area. The quality of meat…read morethat I had with the hibachi steak was incredible. I ordered it medium rare and it was delicious and tasty The sauce that came with it matched it perfectly. The wonton soup was piping hot and very tasty. This establishment has plenty of seating areas to dine out as well, very clean and comforting as well. The service was very attentive. It was a very delicious lunch. Well done! They might be a little hard to find, but they are right next to Kurver Kreme on Central Avenue. Give them a try, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

A combination bubble tea, macaroons and sushi restaurant, right across the street from the…read moreuniversity. Simple decor, with cafeteria trays, so all service is at the counter. No liquor license, so no sake, but lots and lots of bubble-tea. And almost no interaction with sushi chef (and no seating at sushi bar) - all orders are placed and paid for on one of two digital podiums. Oh, yeah. You are probably going to want to rub your waribashi together to break off any splinters or sharp edges. Not the best quality. Unfortunately, the food itself is also unremarkable. The sushi rice was very lightly seasoned. The nori wrap was so tiny on the nigiri tamago and unagi, there is no possibility that it could hold each piece together. Maybe the owner only allows the chef to use 1 sheet of nori each day. The ikura on the gunkenmaki didn't have that little "pop" when you bite on one, confirming the freshness. And the barely spicy salmon maki was partially minced salmon, with a bit too much non-salmon filler. I'm sure the college kids love this place. 2023 05 31. S14.

I can't say enough good things about the sushi I get here. I live within 5 minutes of this place…read moreand tried them for the first time in fall 2022. I usually like getting a "Salmon Lovers" from the place in Stuyvesant (Mr Fuji sushi) or Asian Tea House in Rensselaer. Asian tea house's salmon lovers is really good, but they are further away and it's like $28. Fuji sushi is more comparable in price to Oishi, but the salmon isn't as buttery and delicious. Pretty much every time I have ordered now from Oishi I'm extremely pleased with the salmon and have even tried a few more menu items. My husband loves the fried coconut shrimp on their app menu. The shrimp tempura roll is a bit overwhelming but also good. The salmon/avocado roll is also great.

Was my favorite Hibachi restaurant but not anymore. Food was ok at best; too much garlic all over…read morethe food. Sushi is still terrific. Desserts also not as good. Fried ice cream was so breaded. The other patrons were loud as F@#*! It's fine to have fun but wow. Their Kids were good, probably embarrassed. The place has lost its class. And doesn't feel as clean. Service was average.

Nice Asian restaurant with the hibachi option or table option to eat. We sat at a table for dinner…read morethis time, but heard the chefs yelling a lot at the hibachi tables as they cooked. They also do the birthday singing with a portable round drum. Kind of corny but the people liked it. Menu was large with a lot to offer. I ordered off the hibachi menu and was surprised at the amount of food they out on the plate. Taste was good for what we ate. I have four stars as the tables and chairs were a little worn and probably should be replaced. Waitress kept coming around and grabbing our plates as we finished, found it to be a little annoying as they would take the plates just as we finished them. At one point we told them to stop and leave us alone.

Literally, the ONLY place I get Sushi from. I've tried other places, but have been disappointed…read more The food is fresh, there is no delivery fee, & the staff are always polite. They also have a great lunch special. Highly recommend in person & delivery. Sometimes delivery takes a while but I recommend calling in your delivery as opposed to using Grubhub or Ubereats.

1st time last Tuesday for a quick bite. The 'hostess" seemed preoccupied with their cellphone when…read morewe arrived but was pleasant. The waitstaff was nice but kind of forgetful, didn't take our drink order. My friend got the sushi sampler, and although it was nice, it was uninspired. My issue was with the beef pad Thai that I ordered. I am not exaggerating when I say it smelled like straight up Alpo. I might go back, but the first impression was not the best.

This time I got hibachi shrimp and scallops with noodles. The chef was fun and the meal was…read moredelicious. The shrimp and scallops were plentiful and so good. I got an avocado roll for an appetizer and clear soup. Both were good! The Hibachi does not come with soup or salad. They are add-ons. I don't remember that from previous visits as usually hibachi includes either or, or both. I did make a reservation and we had a very good time. They gave the birthday boy a free fried ice cream. He got vanilla. We also ordered a green tea fried ice cream to share. Mmm. So good. The service was great.

We went for hibachi. It's been a few years since we have eaten there. I was sad to see the interior…read moreof the place was run down and a bit dirty. Our waitress was nice but very spacey and seemed like she was from the younger generation that just didn't "get it". My five year old ordered a Shirley temple and she actually said, oh that's a good idea when I asked her to put it in a kids cup. The food was ok. Our hibachi guy was wonderful.

Delicious all you can eat sushi with a beautiful decor. The service could be faster, but I think it…read morewas due to a big family. I would definitely come again. My options shown in big platter were: Ocean roll Hawaii roll Salmon roll Orange Dragon Samurai Shrimp roll

This was one of the strangest restaurant concepts I've experienced so far. Mom and me stopped in…read morefor lunch on Mother's Day. When we entered there was no host at the counter, we were just standing there for a minute or two before we started searching for someone. Finally, a lady came out the back kitchen and seated us. We just wanted a small lunch since we were planning on picking up food from Che Figata later that evening. Well, I guess there is no regular menu only the all you can eat buffet menu ($28 each)? The way it works is there is actually no buffet at all, you must place an order for items on the buffet menu then wait for the food to be delivered. If you're still hungry and want more you need to place another order. On one hand, your food would be fresh and not sitting out on a buffet; alternatively, most people will fill up before their second or third item arrives. Something to note is you can only order 2 pieces of sushi or sashimi per order, and one sushi roll per order. It wasn't too busy; however, customers that were already seated were just twiddling their thumbs waiting for more food to arrive and there was only one server and she didn't look like much of a go-getter. After about 5-minutes of waiting around for something to happen we decided it would be better if we got the hell out of there before we were stuck sitting around like everyone else. I guess this concept works as this restaurant does have good reviews, but I just didn't like the vibe and couldn't risk a potential bad experience on Mother's Day. Sorry Sushi Shine, we decided to go to Sawa Shushi Bistro instead and had a wonderful experience there.

I've been here twice now, and both visits were excellent! The selection is huge, with something for…read moreeveryone. The sushi was fresh, the seafood was delicious, and I loved having so many different options to choose from. Everything was well stocked, and the restaurant was clean and inviting. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure our table was cleared and drinks were refilled throughout the meal. Even though it can get busy, the service never felt rushed. If you're looking for a place with great variety, fresh food, and a fun all-you-can-eat experience, I definitely recommend UMI. I'll absolutely be coming back again the next time I'm in Albany!

This is a tough one. Several of the other detailed reviews about the food were on target, so I…read morewon't repeat what has already been written. Instead, here are my Pros and Cons: Pros There is a wide variety of seafood, the likes of what I have never seen before at a buffet (not that I do many but ...). Snails, abalone, whole fish, crab legs, stone crabs (small), crab backs, whole baby octopus, oysters (raw and cooked, fresh), squid, and shrimp offered in a variety of ways. The problem with the crabs is that they only give you a cracker; they don't provide you with a proper tool (pick) to remove the meat from the shell, and the crabs are frozen and overcooked, so it's difficult to remove the meat. Also, what they offer as "butter" tastes like old cooking oil. Ugh. Frustrating. There are also frogs legs (interesting), chicken, pork and short ribs. Plus some veggies. Something for everyone. Cons The ladies room was dirty. Really dirty. See photo of hair on counter next to sink. The sushi offerings were a series of mostly empty serving dishes of dry pieces. I love sushi and this was a real turn off. Then there was the live fly in the pudding (photo). Disgusting. The waitress was very apologetic and took 10% off our bill but I was not keen on eating anything else after that. The service was fair. Wait staff standing around chatting. Could have been a bit more attentive removing used plates. The take away is this ... would I go back? Yes, I always give a place a second change to redeem themselves. And since several people left good reviews about the hot pot, I would try that (it would be a first). But I would go there when they first open and the food is fresh and only if I was in the area.