One of the best all you can eat sushi spots in CT. The food is made to order and it's so good. The service is amazing and the restaurant is beautiful. I would 10000000% recommend you go...like RIGHT NOW read more

Came here recently and the quality of sushi and service was not the same like the previous times I've been here. I'm disappointed because we drove 40 minutes here and I was expecting to eat my moneys worth. Even the premium apps did not taste the same. Presentation was similar but I was super let down. The regular apps taste the same like shu Mai and teriyaki salmon. Even the enoki bacon didn't taste the same anymore to me. I don't know if there's too many sushi spots this place fell off. I won't be taking the 40 min drive anymore. read more

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The teriyaki beef is delicious--tender and juicy. However, the staff don't pay much attention to customers. I've visited twice and encountered issues with seating arrangements; they seem intent on packing people into a single row first, without regard for whether the seating feels cramped or uncomfortable. Also, if you order water, they'll bring it to you, but they won't bother refilling it. read more

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We had a great experience our first time dining at Genki. I called ahead and spoke to the hostess to see if they offer call ahead seating, especially for a child with Autism. When we checked in the hostess lead us to our table right away and accommodated our family with a table at the back of the restaurant. The restaurant was very busy as it was Friday evening. As soon as we ordered the dishes came out very quickly. We were seated, received, our food, and paid in about 1 hr. They have a great menu with many options. You can choose from AYCE or the main menu. Thank you for the great experience. read more

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My fiancé and I have been to all the AYCE sushi places in New Haven County and we both agree that this is our favorite one! The price is pretty comparable to others, $31 for dinner/weekend and $25 for lunch. Definitely a good price for what you get (for both quality and quantity offered). They have more appetizer and noodle/rice dishes than other places including fried rice, stir fried udon, and udon noodle soup. Off their premium menu we got the peppered tuna salad and avocado salad, we cannot recommend the avocado salad enough, it was delicious! We also got the peppered tuna and yellowtail jalapeños sashimi and they were equally tasty. You also get the choice of 10 pieces of sashimi per person. For apps, we loved the pork bun, agedashi tofu, and seaweed salad! We do not recommend the udon noodle soup and miso soup as they tasted a bit watered down. We got a lot of speciality rolls which we loved! A great place with lots of options. They also have ice cream for dessert :) Definitely a good place to go to for AYCE sushi, especially for lunch! read more

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If someone asks me if I've been to a new AYCE place yet, I probably have. With all the new spots popping up, I have to give each a try! Genki is a huge and clean space. Everything came out FAST! Hands down the most variety of appetizers and dishes outside of the sushi/sashimi realm. 10 pieces of sashimi may seem not enough, but they are thick(!!!!) pieces and more importantly, fresh! They do limit you on the sashimi and premium plates, but they have plenty of other options for you to try! Some of my favorites include: Bacon wrapped enoki, sushi pizza (spicy tuna on top of a scallion pancake), Ika Maruyaki (grilled squid), and miso eggplant. The sushi rolls themselves are okay, but I prefer them at other AYCE locations. When I am in the mood for apps and sashimi, I will definitely happily find myself back here! read more

Genki Japanese Cuisine - Spicy Tuna Pizza Yellowtail Jalapeño (limit one order per person) Ika Maruyaki (plate above the pizza) Salmon Skin Salad - Japanese Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

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If you love sushi this is a great place to come for an all you can eat experience. One thing I am very impressed with is that unlike my normal all you can eat spots, Genki offers more than just appetizers and sushi they also have options to order ramen, udon noodles, fried rice, etc. Now of course all that food does come with a time limit of 90 minutes which I feel is fair for the price you pay and the vast variety of food you can choose from. Customer service was good when it came to picking up our food tickets, serving, refilling drinks, etc. However, one thing I will note that shocked my group a bit was that we were told "it's a lot of food" a few times even though we were a table of 4. I didn't take a picture of our sheet but I did take a picture of our food. Those were both of the plates as well as the only plates we ordered and each time we were told that "it was a lot" and to "be aware that it's a lot off rolls". I am not sure about everyone else but to me this doesn't look like a lot of food for 4 people that are coming to an AYCE restaurant but me and my party may be a bit biased. Other than that the sushi as well as some of the other food on the all you can eat menu was good. The restaurant itself is much bigger than I expected and has some cute decor all around. read more

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Saw this place on TikTok and was excited to try it. Fun to go to once if you're hungry but probably won't return, sushi was really mid. We came in at 5 on a Saturday and were able to get a table right away, but it got busy pretty soon after that. We had to wait about 15 minutes to have our drink orders taken, you can tell staff is very busy. After that though, we just caught the attention of staff any time we needed anything and service was much better. We did all you can eat for $30 and filled out our first card. Kitchen apps came out pretty fast and it seemed like as soon as each individual one was ready it was delivered. Winners: chicken fried rice, fried eggplant, edamame, sushi pizza!!! Wouldn't order again: gyoza After finishing kitchen apps we waited about 5 min and our sashimi came out. The yellowtail was delicious. We got another intermission waiting for our sushi to come out ordered 4 rolls. None of them were notable, definitely won't return for the sushi. Overall, a fun experience, especially if you're very hungry, but if you're looking for sushi specifically I would recommend trying somewhere else. read more

Genki Japanese Cuisine - Sushi Pizza - Japanese Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Came here with high hopes based on the buzz, but left with mixed feelings. The atmosphere is definitely a highlight--modern, clean, and cozy without feeling cramped. Great spot for a low-key date night or casual dinner with friends. The appetizers were solid too: plenty of variety, and a few creative options that stood out from the usual fare. But once we got to the sushi, things started to dip. The rice was just... meh. Slightly over-salted, almost like it's intentionally done to keep you reaching for your drink (and ordering more). The fish itself tasted fresh, but the cuts were inconsistent--some pieces were thick and tender, others were stringy or awkwardly sliced. I will say the sashimi was a win in terms of portion--thick cuts and well-chilled--but they cap you at 10 pieces per person, which feels unnecessarily stingy for what we're paying. Also all the shrimp tempura in our maki rolls was cold and hard... awful. Overall, it's a no From me dawg read more

Genki Japanese Cuisine - Japanese Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Make sure you come hungry, Genki Japanese has all you can eat! This little spot in Hamden has made waves on social with their kitty robot, but we've returned for the variety and of the all you can eat option. It's our new go to spot to enjoy sushi, ramen, dumplings, and more. Luckily, the times we've dined in, it hasn't been crowded (Saturdays 1pm-2pm). It's also about $30 per person. Once you are seated, you are given the menu to check off how many items you want to start. I personally prefer this method over buffet style for all you can eat. Everything comes made to order so the sushi is fresh and the kitchen items are hot. There is the regular all you can eat menu with the staples; salad, soup, kitchen appetizers, udon, fried rice, ramen, sushi, maki rolls, and specialty rolls. Then there is the premium menu that 1 piece per person is allowed, these items include premium sushi appetizers and sashimi. There is a good balance for sushi and non-sushi lovers. Do not overload your items in one go, you can always order more because it becomes a lot of food quickly. Note that you will be charged for wasting food and there is a 90 min time limit. Trust me, you'll be full before you know it. Some of the must tries are the spicy tuna pizza, pepper shrimp, and mango salmon. A few of my favorites are the aged tofu, rock shrimp, veggie gyoza, and fire cracker roll (salmon, tuna, yellowtail, avocado, jalapeño, miso sauce, and sriracha.) One of my new discoveries on my last visit was the sunshine roll--I've been loving sweet & savory sushi rolls lately. It was tempera shrimp, avocado, steamed shrimp, mango, and a special sauce. It was so good! They also have ice cream for desserts, nothing like green tea or red bean ice cream to hit the spot after a good meal. The cat robot is cute and fun, but it may not visit your table. It befriended it our last visit and brought us a few of our kitchen dishes. The staff has always been friendly too and they are quick to take an empty plates. Give Genki Japanese a try. I highly recommend coming in a small group to be able to try a variety of things and don't for get to come hungry. read more

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I would really give this place 3.75/5 stars. I would have liked staff to be a bit more attentive. It felt like sometimes it was a while before they checked on us. When you're limited to 90 minutes at the table being checked on infrequently meant we didn't get as much opportunity to order. Otherwise, the food was absolutely incredible! Everything came out hot and fresh. Though there were somethings that took a while to come out. The restaurant is very clean, nicely decorated and had plenty of comfortable booths. However, it's one big room without any dividers so it gets noisy when its full. The highlight was definitely the delivery robot! It was so neat to have it delivery food right to out table. It also played music! read more

Genki Japanese Cuisine - Japanese Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

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Ever been served by a Robot at an all you can eat sushi restaurant?! This is one of the coolest experiences I've had in dining. You get greeted and seated and given a piece of paper and pencil. The paper has every sushi roll made, down to specialities. There is an appetizer menu, a salad menu a dessert menu, and the list goes on. There are so many options from tempura choices, to gyoza, the menu is endless. This location also offered different flavored Japanese sodas which are delicious and fun. After you're done ordering, the Robot comes over and drops off your food! Talk about futuristic! It was so fun seeing the Robot come and all you have to do is get your food off the tray press a button and it leaves. I had so much fun and all the food was delicious. This place is fairly new and super clean too. Love that! read more

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The best all you can eat sushi place around! Variety of apps including grilled octopus and fried calamari. Included in the dinner price is 20 pieces sashimi for guest. There's many sushi options to choose from. For the non sushi eaters, there's a good selection of ramen, fried rice, udon stir fry, and teriyaki dishes. The service was very quick and the restaurant is very modern and up to date. I highly recommend this place for the food and value! read more

Genki Japanese Cuisine - Japanese Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Genki Japanese Cuisine is one of Hamden's most reliable spots for fresh sushi, generous portions, and an enjoyable all-you-can-eat dining experience. The restaurant has a clean, modern, and welcoming atmosphere, with warm lighting and simple Japanese décor that makes it comfortable for everything from family dinners to casual date nights. A fun highlight is the use of robot servers, which adds a lighthearted, memorable touch without getting in the way of attentive human service. The food is the real draw. Genki's all you can eat menu offers an impressive range classic sushi rolls, sashimi, creative specialty rolls, tempura, teriyaki, dumplings, fried rice, noodles, and more. The sushi is generally fresh and well-constructed, and many of the specialty rolls strike a nice balance between creativity and flavor. The variety makes it easy for groups to find something for everyone, and the value is excellent, especially at lunch. While most dishes are consistently good, a few hot items can be hit-or-miss, but the overall quality remains strong for an AYCE restaurant. Service is friendly, quick, and efficient, even during busy hours. Genki can get crowded during peak times, so the dining room may feel tight and waits are possible, but the staff works hard to keep the experience moving smoothly. As with most all you can eat spots, diners should be mindful not to over-order, since leftover charges may apply. Overall, Genki Japanese Cuisine delivers a satisfying mix of freshness, variety, and value. Whether you're craving sushi, looking to sample a wide range of Japanese dishes, or just want a fun night out, Genki offers a dependable and enjoyable experience that stands out in the Hamden area. read more

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Delicious Japanese food at a great price point!! We got lunch while on our roadtrip from NYC-NH, super easy right off the 15. Super kind service, perfect portions for AYCE sushi, great fish-to-rice ratio. Sweet potato tempura roll is my recommendation, super yummy, warm, with yummy eel sauce drizzled. We also got the dessert roll for fun, which was a nice treat but we're not big fans of the soy paper it's wrapped in. Single restrooms might be tough in the evening when it's busy but both men/women restrooms are identical. Really nice space! read more

If you love sushi and eating like it's your last meal, Genki Japanese Cuisine in Hamden is the place to be. It's all-you-can-eat, which means you can make some questionable life choices and roll out of there like a sushi burrito yourself. For the sushi lovers, they've got a ton of options, including 10 pieces of sashimi per person--which, let's be honest, is probably for the best unless you want to be personally responsible for a tuna shortage. The pepper tuna? Absolute perfection. The sashimi? Thick, fresh, and dangerously addictive. Not into sushi? No problem! There's fried rice, stir-fry noodles, chicken wings, fried gyoza, and soup--basically, enough variety to keep even your "I don't like raw fish" friend happy while you inhale your 87th piece of sushi. But let's talk about the real star of the show: the tiny, adorable kitty robot that delivers food to some tables. It seemed to only visit tables of five or more, probably because it sensed my soul and knew I would adopt it on sight. Of course, I had to end the meal with red bean ice cream, because my stomach still believed in me even when my waistband did not. The price? Around $30 per person--a small price to pay for eating enough sushi to question your life choices. Would I come back? Absolutely. Would I attempt to befriend the robot next time? You bet. read more

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This is such a great all you can eat sushi spot in CT! The menu has a huge selection of items, with enough choices for even people who don't like sushi. The booths in the back are super comfortable and private, and the robot cat bringing kitchen dishes out is a nice touch. The sushi does take a while, so prepare to enjoy the kitchen appetizers while you wait. read more

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As a child of the 90s, I remember learning in school about the future, that we would have robots assisting us in everyday tasks. I'm still waiting for this robot 30 years later. Tonight at Genki Japanese Cuisine I encountered one of these very delayed robots. More on the robots a bit later. Genki is an all you can eat Sushi restaurant. It was very busy when we arrived at around 5:00. You're given two menus, one is "Premium" this means each guest may select just one item from each category, one time from this menu. The other menu is more unlimited. In the first menu there are some fancier salad options and some sashimi. In the other menu there's a ton of rolls, teriyaki and more. We selected the avocado salad, Hawaiian salad, seafood soup, as the lesser common options at other places. For the sushi, we got a variety of tuna rolls. Our service was entirely provided by people. It seems like when it's very busy the robots might be overwhelmed. I did see it a few times by the table next to ours. It would light up as it arrived, then the server would take the trays of food off its shelves. You're not guaranteed to be served by robots at Genki. The sushi was very fresh, flavorful and delicious. So were the soups and the salads. We never received wasabi or ginger with the sushi, or a drink menu. We concluded with a scoop of vanilla and chocolate ice cream. This ice cream was average. Genki sushi is the place to go if you're looking for tasty, fresh sushi. If you're looking for futuristic service by robots this isn't the place. read more

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I saw this place on tik tok as the best new ayce sushi spot and had to try it out. They have a robot kitty who's supposed to serve your food. It was there but never came by our table which was a little disappointing. The food was ok. The sushi seemed fresh, miso a little watery. The best thing on the ayce menu was the terryaki steak. Probably won't be back as there are many other very good ayces closer to home. read more

Stumbled onto a gem. All you can eat pricing (90 minutes time limit. We had different salads, miso, age tofu, maki rolls, katsus, tempura. Everything was exceptional. This is high end restaurant quality at a great price. Staff was friendly and attentive but not overbearing. 5 stars! Recommend: Pepper Tuna Salad and Bagel Roll read more

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I got takeout from this place once, but today I decided to try the buffet. Nice clean interior and friendly waitstaff. Food was very good overall. This is a "checklist" style buffet, meaning you write down how much of a certain food item you want and they make it fresh for you. Tofu teriyaki was of good quality, fried up crispy and delicious with a nice sauce. Sushi was very good as well, especially the sweet potato roll, but the peanuts in the peanut avocado roll were not honey roasted. Steamed veggie gyoza were tasty, but most of them had popped open and the insides had leaked out. The edamame was good, about what I would expect. The veggie soba noodles were surprisingly good, I really liked the sauce. Some of their dishes are exclusive to the normal dining menu, so you might want to check that out as well, but this is a solid buffet. Eat with confidence. read more

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What a great all-you-can-eat experience! The ambiance was great, and the robot server is a fun novelty that I would come back to experience again. All of the sushi was tasty, and I appreciated how many non-sushi items they had on the menu too. I also haven't seen a restaurant have a dessert sushi roll! It was tasty and unique. Such a great addition to Hamden! read more

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We can't wait to come back here! Ordering was fairly straightforward and the food was delicious. We loved how they had so many options - we only wish we had ordered more because we tried to be conservative with our order to avoid being charged for uneaten food. But everything was fantastic. The only thing I'll say is it's probably best not to come here on a Saturday night - the place was so busy, we didn't get one of the robot servers (which I was excited for). We will definitely be back soon! read more

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I've been coming to this location since they've opened about a year ago. Food is good, comes in small shareable servings and the sushi selection is A++. However, I most likely won't be returning. Came in with a party of 5 for a birthday dinner, we must have had 3 of our last round plates partially finished (one of them of was a banana dessert sushi that we just could not stomach), and we were threatened to be charged a la carte pricing for the food we did not finish. We ended up feeling forced to eat the food, despite being full and just not liking the taste. Also, they never gave us the birthday greeting we requested for the celebrant. I just thought that was tacky and was really put off. Sadly, I won't be coming back. read more

The problem with Genki is that the pieces of sushi are small and thin, heavy on rice and light on fish. There are other places in the area that give a much thicker and larger cut. The place is clean, the service is remarkable, and the parking lot is huge. read more

I love sushi, and this place was a great choice for me. The restaurant is located in the Hamden plaza. I got there for lunch time. As you know prices are different from lunch to dinner. The place inside looks nice and clean with a eating bar section where you can see your food be prepared. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Just to remind you that you can only be there for 90 minutes. What I loved about this place is the different options in the menu, from appetizers, soups, sushi, salads. The sushi was perfectly balanced with rice and protein. The flavors in the food were very good also the tempuras were very crunchy. Overall this place is in my top options for sushi in the area. read more

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went to Genki today for lunch and first off, the restaurant is very and elegant looking, it really did catch me off guard! we ended up doing AYCE (as you should if you're here)! the staff was very kind and quick! i was really impressed but the sushi and their selection, and they were not heavily coated in rice, which is important because it leaves room for more! the options for AYCE were endless and they had a lot of unique options i haven't quite seen at a AYCE. they had Bao buns, bacon enoki, rock shrimp, salads, udon, udon soup, ramen, teriyaki, and so much more!‍ Every item we had was really delish and worth every dollar. They even have dessert sushi! So happy I was able to check this place out and am looking forward to my next trip here! read more

Genki Japanese Cuisine - Shrimp Tempura Roll, Chicken Tempura Roll Godzilla Roll Spicy Tuna Roll and one other i forgot (mango one) - Japanese Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Great take out lunch with crispy chicken katsu , salad and white rice. Really good quick and easy lunch. Inside restaurant looks nicely set for a sit down dinner and staff was very friendly. read more

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LISTEN!!! This place is the one that you honestly gatekeep, but the business definitely deserves the recognition because where on earth are you going to find an all you can eat sushi and Japanese food place that charges 21.99$ for lunch?? Exaaactly. Walking into this place, the aesthetic is definitely Japanese with various woods, lanterns, and Japanese art. It's very nice inside. After that, you're given a paper with all the all you can eat options to choose from. The menu includes various items, including appetizers from calamari, takoyaki, baos, to Ramen, soups, fried rice, teriyaki meats, sushi, tempura. For an all you can eat menu, it is quite extensive you check off what items you'd like to eat and the server will bring it over to you. Or a cool looking robot will bring over the food. Starting off with the tempura, it was piping hot, fresh and crispy. I also really like the takoyaki. Yes it was small but the flavor was there. California roll and crab rolls were fresh. The servers were really nice and conversed with us. What I like is that everything was pretty much cooked fresh. Everything besides the sushi, came out piping hot. I hope this business continues to thrive because the food is that good! read more

Genki Japanese Cuisine - Japanese Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

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This place is a true hidden gem that you MUST experience and check out. The food is outstanding and the staff is wonderful. The restaurant is clean, spacious and comfortable. The robots are a great little feature and fun to see, so make sure to ask for one. Everything we tried was excellent - both off the all you can eat menu and the a la carte menu. Everyone we interacted with from the staff were helpful, kind and patient. We will definitely be returning soon! read more

This place is so good. You can do all you can eat(fill out cards and they bring to you) or order a la carte. The sexy girl sushi roll was tasty . I also had Kani salad ( also good). The service was attentive,but not overly so. read more

Place is awesome, prices fair. Fun place to eat with great service and food. Nothing negative to say, all good...

I had the AYCE sushi dinner. The price is decent, ~$30 per person as most places around the state are for this type of cuisine. There are a few premium items that are only available 1 per person, and they come on a special small vertical menu and are totally worth it! The tataki appetizers are lovely, and there is sashimi if that is your thing. We didn't bother with the salads. The "sushi pizza" which has negitori on top of a green onion pancake is cute if you like fusion cuisine. From the main menu, I would recommend skipping the fried foods, ramen, udon, etc...those can be nice but very filling, and I highly recommend sticking with the nigiri sushi (that is, the thin slices of fish on sushi rice). The cuts of fish here are excellent, as they are fresh and taste good. The red snapper is a highlight, and they have some of the best squid I've had at a restaurant like this recently--the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy with a lot of flavor. The restaurant is clean, well lit, there's a robot that sometimes brings you food, and the service is excellent. It's definitely one of the better sushi joints I've been to in the state! read more

Genki Japanese Cuisine - Beautiful tataki appetizers! - Japanese Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

There is a robot that brings your food!! It looks like a kittie cat and my kids were obsessed. Other than that, the sushi is legit! Everything we got tasted super delicious. And I'm kind of a sushi snob. I went with my two kids. Got a tuna salad appetizer, 4 pieces of sashimi, a mango salmon roll shumai, edamame, fried rice, and a couple pieces of tempura. Was really great to have small portions and be able to try a lot of things. Definitely 10/10, highly recommend, will be coming back asap. Sorry that my photo includes some empty plates because we were so excited to eat! read more

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We tried this place on Valentine's Day. The food was delicious. The host waitress were friendly and very responsive to anything that we asked food came out very quickly. The restaurant is gorgeous inside. We went back again seven days later this time for my daughter's birthday staff came out and sang her happy birthday along with the robotic delivery. I think everybody in the place was watching it. We'll definitely be visiting a lot more. read more

I love the concept overall. The robot server is a different experience but it makes it fun. This place is all you can eat. You can also order from the regular menu if that's what you'd like. I personally am indecisive, so I love the option of trying everything. I loved the jalapeño tuna and the sushi pizza. Another cool concept. They have so many options and they even give dessert read more

Heard about this place and decided to check it out. We don't go into Hamden all that often so it was nice to see some newer restaurants in the area. The inside is tastefully decorated and has a modern vibe. The servers were all very nice. I had read other reviews that mentioned if they didn't have the AYCE, that they waited a long time to get their food. BUT, we had just the opposite happen. We ordered 2 sushi rolls, the spicy tuna pizza and an order of wings as appetizers for the table to share. We also ordered combination hibachi meals that came with soup or salad and rice or noodles, plus vegetables. Well, the food all came at the same time. This is probably my biggest pet peeve when dining out. I want my appetizer first, then my salad or soup, then my entree. Nope! Everything all at once. I'm gonna be honest, that's the only reason I deducted 1 star. There was a hard press for the AYCE menu and now I'm assuming it's because they don't have to time the items out to tables. In hindsight, watching the other tables get their AYCE items, we should have gone that route. Anyway, the food is excellent! The sushi rolls were great but that tuna pizza was amazing. It had just enough spicy kick to it. The fish was all fresh and the sauces were tasty. The chicken wings were super crunchy. The hibachi was good, although I will say the shrimp & scallop combo was just a tad bit overcooked on the shrimp but the flavor was great. The steak & chicken and chicken & shrimp combos had bigger portions of proteins. The hibachi fried rice was really great and came with a yummy sauce too. We will definitely go back to try other items. Oh and we were celebrating a birthday and the servers (along with the automated cat server) brought over ice cream for the birthday girl and sang. That was so cute and such a nice surprise! The ice cream was really creamy and the strawberry was delicious. Had the food been brought out staggered, this place is a definite 5 stars! read more

For $30, ayce is worth it. The interior is nice and well thought out. The food is good and staff is around if you want anything.

My friends took me here for my birthday, but we misunderstood that this wasn't the type of Japanese restaurant where they cook in front of you. Our waitress failed to explain to us the difference in the main menu and the all you can eat menu, then later on gave us the most irritable and rude response once we asked her about our food items that never came out, but we didn't know you couldn't order from both menus which she failed to explain. After our encounter with the lady, she had someone else take care of us for the rest of the night. Not the experience I was expecting. Disappointed. The food portions were small and the price was the same if you ate at Sakura Gardens. The inside also seem cluttered because all of the tables were neck and neck together. Go at your discretion. read more

The food and service was excellent. I also like the way they designed the restaurant. It's very welcoming and delicious too!