This is the first time me and my friend went for all-you-can-eat conveyor belt sushi, and it was AMAZING!! The price was a little high for all you can eat, but it comes with so many other options than just sushi. Seaweed salad, crab salad, hibachi entrees, gyoza, spring rolls, shrimp tempura, miso soup, etc were just some of the delicious options they offered with their deal. I would personally rate a 4.5 stars since I ordered 4 orders of chicken wings on their tablet/menu and never recieved it. However, I ordered many other items and recieved them fresh from the kitchen, so can't complain to much (highly recommend their shrimp tempura -10/10 fresh, light, and delicious). Overall, would go again!! read more

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BEWARE INFLATION - no longer high yield When I first came here, I loved it right away. $10.95 for AYCE sushi. I seriously wondered how they were making a profit given the decent unlimited sushi I was getting at such an affordable price. Well my hunch was correct - they clearly were not making money. When I went again, I was shocked to find the price to be $18 for dinner. While this is not absurd, this was also not what I was expecting. Unfortunately, the unexpected price increased colored my taste buds and they did not activate as usual. Thus, food tasted much worse even though I got my usual fare - tons of salmon/avocado sushi, a giant bowl of machine outputted miso soup, chicken wings, teriyaki steak, and spring rolls. Should I blame rockin rolls for market forces that are out of their control? Of course not, that would not be fair. I think 3 stars is fair for the current food at its current price point. Previously, would have given this place 5 stars without a doubt. But if I am paying $18, I might as well pay slightly more and go to Mr. Tokyo, which has better sushi for a few bucks more. read more

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I prefer to go during dinner time! The food is better and fresher compared to lunch time.

Unfortunately, this experience left much to be desired. I love AYCEs and was attracted by the price (13.99 per person at lunch), which includes a small salad bar containing seaweed salad, instant miso soup, the rotating sushi bar, and a couple of hot appetizers (spring rolls, hibachi plate) that you can order. This is an instance of "you get what you paid for." The "sushi" was pretty subpar. They had tilapia sushi if that tells you anything about the quality. Some of the plates had been spinning around for a while and they were out of a lot of the options. The wasabi was not fresh. The salmon was ok but the tuna and tilapia did not look very good. I was honestly worried about food poisoning but thankfully I was fine! The place was packed though...it is definitely a fun place if you are going for the experience. I love AYCE and buffets but due to the quality I would not return. read more

Delicious food! Service was great, clean in the dining area, would definitely go back we are not from the area but would return to eat here

food was great!! everything was very fresh. because of the conveyor belt there's not much talking to wait staff, so if that's what you came for then don't expect a ton of chit chat with the waiter (honestly I'm an extrovert and that's not what I came for but if its your thing go ahead). you can also order other things other than sushi on a little tablet at your chair and they will bring it to you on a big cart so you can get stuff other than just sushi (there are also chicken nuggets and fries if you're coming with kids). the restaurant is pretty vibrant; music is great for ambiance and your food comes out quickly. the check's also pretty cheap! I love this restaurant your gonna wanna keep going again and again read more

Went for the AYCE lunch, & while $15 seems like a good deal, the food quality wasn't worth it. No servers or menus, and the sushi on the conveyor belt looked and tasted like it had been sitting out forever, and the edamame from the buffet was terrible unfortunately. It was quick and cheap, but personally would rather spend more for better quality sushi. read more

Such a cool concept that you don't see every day! I live in Raleigh, but I heard about this place and heard good things so I was eager to try it out, plus I love sushi and anything that's all-you-can-eat. With that being said, I'm also very realistic about all-you-can-eat dining experiences. I don't expect high-end and the best of anything from a buffet or all-you-can-eat place, especially something like sushi. I was actually pleasantly surprised by the quality and options. This location is in a strip-mall/shopping center with other businesses and restaurants, but a shared private parking lot not far from downtown Durham. When you enter in you pay before sitting down. The price is around $11, but remember it's all-you-can-eat so that's great! Once you pay, you're given a seat number and go to your table. Everything is labeled well so there's no confusion about where to go. There's a corner in the restaurant that you can get your drinks as well as condiments (spicy mayo, eel sauce, soy sauce, ginger, wasabi), miso soup, seaweed, imitation crab, edamame, desserts, etc. You definitely get a lot for your money. Most sushi restaurants charge for a side of spicy mayo or eel sauce. We grabbed a bunch of all of the things we wanted and then sat at our table to begin our dining experience. There is not a bad seat in the house! Each table has the same access to everything. We went around 5 on a Wednesday afternoon so it wasn't really busy. Of course, you'd probably want to sit closer to where the sushi comes out to get first dibs, but they do a good job of keeping it coming. There's all sorts of options to choose from. Of course your basic rolls, but there's speciality rolls as well that I was surprised to see. There were spring rolls and dumplings and even a dessert roll with bananas as well. We left so stuffed, but I was pleased. The way the conveyor belt is designed makes it pretty sanitary as well. You have to open the window at your table to grab your food and the speed is at a pretty good speed to ensure you have enough time to grab what you want, but not too much time to linger and possibly spread germs to other plates around your choice. I definitely suggest checking this place out and I will be back! read more

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You get what you pay for...literally. I stopped in for dinner on a Tuesday night and the place was empty. 1 of 2 conveyor belts were running. If it's your first time here, you pay up front $10-12, you're given a tray, cup, and seat assignment number. Once you find your seat, you can help yourself go the drink machines, condiments, and side items. It reminded me of a bad day at a AYCE Chinese buffet. Everything looked as if it's been sitting around all day which was not a good start to the meal. The first round or two was not bad then everything just starts to taste bland. There were no more than 5-6 different sushi rolls with a few side items like cream cheese wontons and potstickers. I started to feel sick so I decided to stop eating. Interesting concept, good for the experience but I personally wouldn't go back. The sushi rolls tasted like what you would find at Chinese buffet sushi bar...cold, hard, and flavorless. The best thing was probably the miso soup from the machine. read more

I absolutely loved this spot. Great vibes, at the top of my list for Sushi spots. The food was so amazing, so many different types of sushi! The service was great even though you don't really have a server. read more

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Tl;dr: Great value for AYCE, quality is par-for-the-course regarding price, easy dining in a clean environment. I love sushi and I love all-you-can-eat value deals. Unfortunately, when you combine both of those loves, quality decreases to match the demand. I knew this going in so I was not surprised. The sushi options were great because we were one of the first customers of the day for lunch and the belt was packed with all of their rolls. The crunchy rolls were fresh and crispy, and the nigiri was soft and tender. On the ipad, you had options of order hot appetizers and rice bowls. We did not do any of those options and opted for just the rolls on the belt. The big disappointment was the miso soup. It came from a machine (powdered instant miso and dashi with hot water on demand) of a brand I'm familiar with so I was expecting that same flavor profile, however it was watery and only had an essence of miso flavor. Honestly if there was more dashi broth it would have been one saving grace. The toppings bar included green onions and tofu which was nice to get as much as you want! I also got a side of spicy krab salad to nibble on which was fine and not spicy. They also had a sauce bar with spicy miso, eel sauce, and a few others that I did not try. Overall, the value is good for AYCE sushi (lunch prices specifically), but don't expect to be blown out of the water with quality. read more

All you can eat "sushi". I put sushi in quotes because it's a lot of rolls which I don't really consider sushi. Sorry, I'm a sushi snob. I'll absolutely admit it. I've been to many conveyor belt sushi restaurants before and even to a few in japan and this place just doesn't do the concept justice. First off, the hostess was not at all friendly. We came in at 1:30pm on a Saturday for lunch. She told us that a booth wasn't available for 10-15 mins. We waited about 15 mins. Then when our beeper goes off she hands us our table number and low and behold when we walk in about 10 booths were available. Yeah... exactly... wth were we waiting for? Plus this hostess, has no idea about the concept of friendly customer service. No smile, no hello and no thank you. Big thumbs down. We tipped when we paid but I recommend you don't. She doesn't do anything for you, doesn't even show you to your seat, you serve yourself everything and have to clean up everything after you're done too. Then there's the food which was simply mediocre. The only thing worth eating was the tuna nigiri, gyoza and salmon nigiri. Even then, some of the tuna looked super low quality and pale in color. Everything else was just meh. Oh and there's gyoza sauce at the sauce station though they misspelled the label as Gayoza sauce. The plastic drink cups, plastic utensils, cheap chopsticks, plastic soy sauce saucers, watered down miso water (yeah I would not call that soup), get everything yourself and the clean up after yourself concept did not vibe with me. Oh and what kind of sushi restaurant doesn't have hot green tea?! Absolutely unheard of. Would I go back? Nope. Would I recommend it? Not to anyone that actually likes real sushi but if you're okay with stuff that is slightly lower quality than what you get prepackaged at the grocery store then yeah go for it. read more

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My family loves this place! We enjoy the food and the unique environment! Food is very good with good variety! read more

Neo Sushi Express - Family dinner - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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We arrived on a Saturday evening around 5. We knew it would get crowded so we tried to get there for an early dinner. Since we were a party of 5 we had about a 15 min wait for one of the larger booths. I will start out by saying that this is not the type of sushi restaurant you want to go to regularly for sushi. It's more of a novelty that visiting relatives and friends will enjoy. Everything served on the assembly line was super fresh. There weren't a ton of choices of rolls but those offered were tasty. I say "tasty" and that is the equivalent of grocery store sushi. Adequate may be a better word. They also had crab Rangoon and a beef dumpling that were both good. We will maybe be back if we have more guests visiting but for my sushi I would prefer a place that I know has bigger and more robust sushi rolls. read more

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I really like going to Rockin' Roll s Sushi. I mean, you can't beat the price, so it is really, really reasonable. Yes, you can get fresh sushi at the Hibachi places, but this quality is so much better. Every time I go, it is always crowded, but it is worth the wait. The food comes around on a conveyor belt, so you just grab whatever flavor you want as it comes around. There are different color plates, but I don't know if there is any significance to the plate color. If there is, I would love to know. I have tried almost all of the sushi flavors, and I really like most of them. The only downside to this restaurant is the fact that it is soo far away from me. #431 read more

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I used to absolutely love this place! I've been coming here since 2017; I would drive from Greensboro often for some sushi but now it's not worth it if I lived around the corner. 80% of the rolls were dry and the meat from the steak hibachi was tough, and yes I know this isn't a steak house but in the past I NEVER had this problem! I could count on everything being fresh and delicious. The drinks from the fountain were warm and flat. I also found a bone in one of my rolls. It was just disappoint after disappointment. It kind of breaks my sushi loving heart. This isn't my first heartbreak from this place. It's my 3rd and final disappointment. read more

I've been meaning to try Rockin Roll Sushi Express but I was a bit hesitant as more people wrote reviews on yelp. I wanted to give it a try anyways so I went this weekend and I was not disappointed! We went in for an early dinner around 4pm because we didn't want to go when it was very busy, especially since it was a Saturday. We paid at the front and then we we were given a table number to sit ourselves. (I thought it was quite odd to tip before you even sat down.) Sushi on conveyor belt was super cool! Each nigiri and roll had sign with a name, photo and ingredients listed. Volcano roll, eel roll, and spicy tuna roll were a few of my favorites. I really liked the fact that you don't have to wait to get more sushi. You just pick up whatever you want whenever you want! The only down side is that for some popular rolls, you have to wait until there are more available. Compared to other AYCE sushi I've been to, it was much cheaper. Same price for both lunch and dinner! Due to it's low price and the fact that it's AYCE, I didn't expect much but it was a decent quality sushi. For the price, you really can't beat it. read more

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Really great value at $11/person for all-you-can-eat sushi. Also all-you-can-eat edamame, seaweed, miso soup (comes out of a machine, but fine), and desserts. The sushi will not be the best you've ever had, but the value is great. They conveyor belt is well stocked. Some of the more popular rolls might be all gone for a round but they are usually restocked soon. You pay up front and get a tray which you'll use for your empty dishes. Taste | 3.5-4 Atmosphere | 4 Presentation | 3.5 Service | N/A OVERALL | 4 read more

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I'm pretty happy with my experience and I plan to go back. It is indeed an all-you-can-eat sushi conveyor belt. I think other reviewers are right. It's basically grocery store sushi, but that's okay! There's a Kroger grocery store in this same parking lot that sells sushi and it would be $10 for 3 salmon and 3 tuna nigiri that are not much different from here. But this one for like $13 is all you can eat. In general the rolls are much better than the nigiri. The nigiri rice falls apart with chopsticks, which is a shame. You have to use your hands. That's not a deal-breaker. It's still okay and quite nice. And there's some other fried items on the conveyor (and also dessert items that nobody takes) that are a nice break. I was very wary of the miso soup out of a machine at first, but after you let it settle for a bit, it is very nice! Almost use it like a tea! They don't always operate both conveyor belts at the same time so if you arrive at a surprisingly busy period you might have to wait a little. I was kind of impressed! read more

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Fun spot for affordable sushi. The conveyor belt approach is fun and the all you can eat is a great value. The sushi wasn't the greatest quality but it was fresh and tasted great! You really should expect a lot for $16 all you can eat sushi. It's a great place to tryout lots of different sushi rolls for those new to sushi. read more

Neo Sushi Express - All you can eat sushi!! - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

"Unlimited medium-quality sushi for a good price" I came on a Saturday at 5:30pm, and while there was a waitlist already for the booths, there were some single-seats left, so I was able to get in right away. Sushi plates glide by the tables on a conveyor belt (prefaced by a card saying what's about to come), and it's all-you-can-eat for only $10.99 plus tax and tip. One pays as they enter. I find this practice fine for a buffet-style place except that it seems weird to decide a gratuity when literally having never entered the establishment before that moment. Setting: It was definitely loud and a bit dark but clean. I initially found it somewhat stressful given the pressure to decide immediately if you want that one plate of sushi going by on the conveyor now or to wait. This was especially true if it's a type that went by before but all portions of it were taken by earlier tables (this happened to me a few times). However, as I sat, I saw that they repeated pretty frequently, so it's fine to just wait and watch for a while, and whatever you want will eventually be there for you. Service: I'm surprised people said the service was good. Literally no employee ever spoke to me after I paid and entered, and the staff at the entrance were fine but not warm. One gets their own plasticware or chopsticks, pours their own drinks, throws away their own trash, put away their dirty dishes, etc. Food quantity: A+ on that-- it's all you can eat! I think I had 7-8 little plates of sushi of different types. There was also a little bar on the side with miso soup from a machine, soy sauce, ginger, and various sides (e.g., seaweed salad, egg (I think), grapes) -- see photo for part of it. Food quality: Not A+. On the negative, the miso soup must have been the worst I've ever tasted-- not sure if they mixed it up from a powder or what. I could not eat/ drink it. The crab in the sushi was almost certainly the fake-fish kind ("krab"), such that the spicy crab sushi tasted like lame seafood salad. But on the positive, the other rolls were OK to good-- the volcano one had a pretty good texture and taste, for example. The salmon was OK. And all of it was clearly fresh-- nothing looked old, and I'm fairly certain dishes were not allowed to circulate for more than a time or two. One other reviewer commented negatively that the fish on the sushi was "warm"-- that was absolutely not true when I went. Basically, one should come in with expectation of this being about like sushi from Kroger rather than from a sushi restaurant. I do agree with other reviewers that the sushi seemed to fall apart more easily than at other places-- not sure if they used a different kind of rice of different way of preparing. But no problem-- just pick it up and eat it. Sushi selection: Not huge, but not terrible. The basic sushis you'd expect to see at the grocery store and several others were there. The basic shrimp, salmon, eel, or tuna atop rice went by. Volcano rolls, california rolls, vegetarian rolls, philly rolls, Alaska rolls, etc., also went by. Value: This is where the rubber hits the road. I used the comparison to Kroger earlier. If I'd gotten the same volume of Kroger sushi, I'd have paid more. And I would not have been able to have had the same selection of specific different kinds. So, I'd say the value is quite high. Speed: This is a place you can go in and out of FAST, given the format. It's even faster than a buffet since there's no line (except to get utensils and soy sauce)... the food just comes to you. Synopsis: Come with appropriate expectations. It's medium-quality sushi, but all-you-can-eat. If you're a sushi aficionado, just go elsewhere (Sushi Love is just down Lasalle from there.) But if you just like sushi and want lots of it for a low price, this is A-OK. read more

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Rockin Rolls Sushi Express is the latest phenomenon to grip the Triangle. Social media was ablaze with videos advertising the restaurant. You've got to love free marketing. After an incredible workout one day, I decided to treat myself. I felt the metabolism churning, and I knew it was finally time for me to check out Rockin Rolls Sushi Express. The legendary Kuanyu ate an even 100 pieces or 25 plates, so I had the benchmark to beat. Time your visit carefully, and you can easily avoid the long wait times. I was able to beat the lunch rush by walking in shortly after open. Pay at the front, sit down, and eat your heart out. There's a station with seaweed salad, miso soup, and the like, but that's not why you came here. No, it's time to eat sushi until you no longer feel sad about your deep existential thoughts and instead feel sad about all of the white rice that you just ate. As other diners have commented, you don't have a great selection. Still, it's definitely not a bad selection for $10.99. There's your standard imitation crab rolls, there's nigiri, and there's some shrimp rolls. None of the rolls beat my expectations, but that's not a bad thing. You have to go in with realistic expectations. Rockin Rolls Sushi Express is first and foremost a novelty. After your amazement of eating sushi off of a conveyor belt wanes, you're left with a mediocre sushi restaurant and the intense pride/regret of eating 104 pieces of sushi to beat Kuanyu's 100 pieces. There are Chinese buffets that charge only a few dollars more with better AYCE sushi. read more

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It's actually a 3.5! This restaurant reminded me of my competitive side. Every time I ate a plate, I would add it to my stack and compare it with EVERYONE. I was such a troll when it came to just comparing my stack to others. I finished 11 plates of sushi and my boyfriend finished 18. The conveyor belt is an awesome idea. I accidentally dropped some sushi on the belt (SUPER MY BAD) but I was amazed by how quickly it was cleaned up. It was as if nothing was dropped to begin with. It was a nice flow and great visually. They also have miso soup on the side. You just have to press a button! There's lots of sides you can get that are located in the corner of the restaurant. The food was mediocre, but who can complain with this deal! 10.99 for ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI?? Why the heck not! The downside is that they are ALWAYS busy, meaning waiting times can be 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. You can't call ahead to reserve a spot. But I think it's awesome! I'd go back. read more

As a self proclaimed foodie hunter, Rockin Rolls Sushi Express has to be on my top 10 worst restaurants list. The amount you pay here is definitely not worth the quality of food that is provided. The cleanliness and spaciousness of the establishment is great, no quarrel. The food on the other hand... The conveyor belt spews all sorts of nasty plates - fish that lacks any flavor, has lost all of its freshness and texture, rice that is mushy and bland, overly fried tempura, rolls drowned in mayo sauce and other sauce monstrosities, and desserts that taste like they were shipped from China 300 years ago. Although it is an all you can eat, I could not bear to bring myself to eat more than 3-4 mini plates - the food made my stomach hurt and my palate suffer. If you are looking for a good sushi place, there are plenty of other options that are available for you where your buck is worth the food. Rockin Rolls is good if you don't want to spend money, but for my fellow foodie hunters, beware - you will suffer. read more

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This is NOT the place to go if you are on a diet! But forget that and enjoy!! We had to wait about 10 minutes because there were 5 of us and only half the booths were open for for use due to the time of day. It was worth the wait! Just a lot of fun to watch all the plates go by and experiment with some rolls I might not order if I had to eat it all. We just grabbed lots of different plates and split them among us all. Ordering appetizers, some entrees and kids menu stuff from the over-head touch screen is helpful too. Ok the sushi may not be gourmet but it is fresh and tasty. Try them all! read more

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Solid sushi. Better than I expected. It was respectable quality. I completely trust the restaurant. You just have to trust that other customers are respecting the sushi they don't choose. I saw nothing that made me suspect otherwise - I'm just a cautious consumer. I'll be back! read more

We wanted to eat here for fun and try it out, since we have been to other local AYCE sushi spots in Chapel Hill and Raleigh. It was interesting and not quite as good quality as some of the other places around town. You could see it in the rice, the spicy tuna/salmon mix, the actual hand rolled maki technique and more. I wish the belt were running! I thought that was a COVID measure, but it looks from other reviews that it was just down (and has been down for awhile). I like stacking the plates up high from conveyor belt sushi and we really did try a lot of different rolls and side items. Everything was okay and there were some yummy items that we ordered for sure. The desserts are kind of sad also- they are basically those little square cakes you get at Chinese buffets... I also didn't realize there was miso soup available?! I am just seeing that in previous reviews. All condiments were given to you in separate little containers at the check-in register where you pay before sitting down. Drinks are also not included in the price. Overall it's a little cheaper than other similar spots around town, so that's nice and a draw. However, I think I'll be more likely to head to those spots. read more

Y'all, this place is a GREAT bang for your buck if you like sushi. We waited about 15 minutes for a table on Wednesday night, partly because there was some sort of event that night and lots of high schoolers dressed up to eat dinner here before the event. We paid at the front counter and then picked up our drinks, seaweed salad and pickled vegetables, and soy sauce from the corner bar area. Dessert options included a few cakes which were quite dry. And I tried to dispense miso soup from the soup machine but all I got was hot water... After bringing our drinks to the table, we didn't have to get up again until after the meal. The conveyor belt sushi provided endless entertainment for my baby, who loved watching plates of food pass by, and tried to unsuccessfully grab plates of sushi. Her efforts were thwarted by the sliding plastic panes blocking her little hands. Each type of sushi roll is preceded by a sign stating the name and ingredients of the roll. Our favorites were the Dynamite Roll, Richmond roll. Other rolls included Las Vegas roll, tuna sashimi, salmon sashimi, seaweed salad roll, tofu skin roll, veggie roll, California roll, shrimp tempura roll, and many more. We ate to our heart's content as the plates piled up and came away super full, for only ~$12 per person! read more

Neo Sushi Express - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I love this place so much, because the staff are friendly, the food is excellent, and I never feel like I'm being crowded by other patrons. For the record, I'm blind, and staff members give the correct assistance. I don't get grabbed, my cane isn't handled, either, I receive help with ordering from the iPad, since I haven't tried it with VoiceOver to see if whatever software they're using is accessible yet, they help me with the system you pay with, and it's just a great time. This is somewhere I would go if I found out I had a terminal illness, or somethin', 'cuz it beats a cafe any day. I would definitely recommend visiting, if you are disabled, especially. You will get the help you need, not the help people think you need. read more

Unless you live very close by and plan to go directly home after eating here, avoid this place. You know exactly what I mean.

Amazing food and service. For the price we think ought it was going to be mediocre or bad, but it was incredible! Definitely recommend this place and hope to come back soon. read more

Neo Sushi Express - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We had a birthday party here and everyone left very full and happy. They have a great system and comfortable seats. The sushi was yummy

So, this place is the Fast food version of sushi. It's pretty cool that the sushi comes around on the conveyor belt, pretty good novelty. This is not high-end sushi that other places around Raleigh are known for. Better than grocery store sushi definitely. The ingredients seemed pretty fresh everything tasted fairly good. But it's pretty basic. The appetizers and hibachi entrées are included in the price, and our table ordered some and they came out very promptly and were good! Seaweed salad, are also included and pretty fresh as well. I definitely would recommend this place to anyone who is in a hurry, likes the taste of sushi and hibachi. But just understand that this is not going to be a high-end Asian fusion sushi restaurant. read more

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When you go to an all you can eat sushi joint you're not expecting the freshest or most flavorful sushi in the world. This place is pretty good for what it is. The sushi was decent, the service was great, and the bathroom was very dirty. If you want cheap sushi - go to the Raleigh location. read more

It is what it is - low priced and offered at endless amounts. The first 8 minutes of this experience was great, then it fades. Clean from our small perspective. Having not been here since their grand opening six years ago, the sheer fact that it's just as crowded and has some nice upgrades was good to see. iPads at each seat for selecting made to order hot items was nifty. I enjoyed the chicken wings the most. Hibachi steak was so tough, should have gotten shrimp. Tilapia sushi?!? No way. Edamame was good, desserts were boring AF, and sitting at the bar was definitely the way to go. Ad how does this place not have a soft serve machine? read more

Quick service, choose what you want and eat as much as you want! Spicy salmon, Christmas roll, and Vegas roll were our favorites! 10/10 recommend! read more

Hands-down best value for sushi in the triangle. Don't come expecting premium rolls, but there's good variety, it's very fresh, and it's better quality than many of the other lunch sushi options around. The buffet price includes MTO hibachi options and appetizers like spring rolls and crab rangoon. If you're looking for a sushi fix without breaking the bank this is it. read more

Neo Sushi Express - Here's a sample spread from my lunch visit - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Food: 3.5 Service: 3 Ambience: 4 Date/Time: 10/29/2017 1:30pm Order: A ton of sushi! Crowd: 1/2 full This is definitely a unique concept in buffet dining, although not unique in Japan, at least when I was there. I've always viewed it more as pigs at a trough :-) As you can see by the pictures, it's set up with the kitchen all the way to the back, and then 2 covered conveyor belts coming from each end of the kitchen straight out to the dining area. Along the conveyor belt, starting at the kitchen, are booths on either side of each belt, then a bar table on the ends with individual chairs sitting next to each other. The belt runs down one side and back up the other. The kitchen staff are constantly making and loading the various types of sushi onto the belt, filling in each section with the labeled sushi type on a small plate. As the type you want comes your way, you slide open the door and grab a dish. Before you start, you'll want to go to the front corner of the restaurant and grab your utensils/chopsticks, sauces, wasabi, drinks, etc and then come back and hunker up to the trough and dig in! I'd suggest choosing a chair at the end of the belt so you can easily waddle back out of the restaurant once you've stuffed yourself! There really is no individualized service here as it's all purely self serve, including cleaning up after yourself. However, the place did seem fairly clean and well stocked, and the cashiers seemed efficient. Other than that, you never interact with them at all. And strangely, they request a tip at the time you enter and pay, before you even experience the restaurant. Hopefully they pay their staff standard pay rather than waitstaff pay! The food is tasty but definitely far from fresh that you'll find at a full service restaurant, but then again, you'd pay double to get that freshness. I'd probably rate the freshness at about the equivalent of what you'd get at a grocery store serving it at the deli, or maybe even off an Asian buffet. The Las Vegas and Volcano sushi were 2 served hot that stood out, along with the Dynamite, and the Shrimp one. The others were good but nothing that really stood out. For looks, the top one was the strange pink one I've never seen before... can't remember the name of it. Had to try just to say I did... it didn't hit me either way. One tip is to either sit at the bar table or in the booths on the side of each belt that runs away from the kitchen, however you don't seem to get a choice other than "booth or bar", so if the restaurant is full, you may want to go for the bar. The reason.... everyone grabs the popular stuff at the start of the belt and it's gone by the time it gets around to the booths on the other side. Oh, and don't sit next to the belt if you get a booth as you'll be the one grabbing the sushi for you and the person next to you! Remember, your brain takes about 20 mins to tell you it's full so if you're dieting, sit in the booths on the other side :-) For me, I ignore my brain :-D I would definitely recommend it just to say you've been there, and to experience the conveyor belt sushi buffet concept. Also, I would highly recommend it if you don't care about freshness and just like sushi! Now excuse me while I take a carb overload nap in the wheelbarrow I rode out of from the restaurant! read more

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Food was ok but you need to be there before 1pm and the sushi rolls tend to get limited after that. Overall experience was ok, Price is good for unlimited ,you really won't eat a lot. Employees are friendly and they help you especially when its your first time. By the way the one on the screen is unlimited too, found that out after I have finished. read more

Meh. If you're crazy hungry then sure, try it out. Otherwise I would give this a pass. Overall, sushi was not bad. I didn't try sashimi as it looked like very poor quality fish. But the cooked options were good. About 4 or 5 decent rolls that pass by. Wasabi/ginger, sides, miso soup, drinks, desserts and other sauces are all self service. The area is cramped and also very poorly maintained. There's a cart that has buffet style dessert (2 options) and also includes seaweed salad and then the toppings for the miso soup. It was weird to have it all on the same cart and very messy. You can also order (via tablet at table) some hibachi and appetizers. We tried the crab Rangoon, shrimp tempura and chicken wings. All were very greasy, over cooked and stale tasting. Chicken wings had more breading then chicken on them and very salty. Total for 2 people was almost $50. read more