Great food and service and nice people and the restaurant is great and clean and spotless

Firstly, I want to share that I have celiac disease--a serious medical gluten allergy--as well as a dairy allergy. Because of this, dining out, especially at a buffet, always felt nearly impossible to me. Nori Nori completely changed that perception. My first interaction with the restaurant was a phone call to ask whether they offered tamari. The hostess was incredibly courteous and immediately reassured me that they did. When I arrived, I was warmly escorted to my table, and the Chef/Owner--who I believe held both roles--personally came over to guide me through the menu items I should avoid. She also explained that many dishes could be prepared gluten-free and dairy-free so I could enjoy them safely. That level of care and attentiveness was both comforting and genuinely touching. Now, onto the food... They offered veggie and salmon rolls, refreshing cold salads, and hot dishes such as Oriental Fish, steamed snow crab legs, seasoned scallops, and some of the fluffiest white rice I've had in quite some time. At one point, I had a question about a particular dish, and before I could even worry, the Chef was right there to help. She kindly steered me toward another wonderfully fragrant option that was safer for me to enjoy. Her attentiveness felt incredibly sincere--like someone truly invested in making sure I had both a safe and memorable dining experience. That small gesture meant more to me than I can fully express. Living with dietary restrictions means that something as routine as choosing a meal can be emotionally exhausting and potentially dangerous without constant vigilance. To make the experience even more thoughtful, the restaurant also provided plastic gloves so I wouldn't need to touch shared tongs or surfaces. Since I can react to contact with gluten-contaminated surfaces, this extra precaution made me feel genuinely cared for. And finally, dessert: sliced honeydew, cantaloupe, and CHERRY JELLO! It was the perfect ending to such a thoughtful, safe, and genuinely delicious dining experience. I can't wait to return again! read more

Amazing variety of sushi!!! Many options and for lunch the price was fantastic! I also visited in the evening and was also great! read more

This is a pretty good all you can eat sushi restaurant in the area. There is a decent selection of sushi and nigiri, and the fish is fresh. There are also other hot foods and salads available, but more limited in selection than some of the newer buffets in the area. The sushi was refilled pretty quickly, but it took a little longer for the hot foods. The fresh crepe station and the soft serve ice cream were a great way to finish the meal! The service is also great, so I would visit again if I was in the area again. read more

Nori Nori - Japanese Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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I genuinely do not understand how this place is only rated 3.7 -- Nori Nori is a solid FIVE STAR experience from start to finish. Maybe I lucked out because it wasn't packed to the brim when I visited, but there was still a good crowd -- and even with that, everything flowed like clockwork. There was plenty of parking, and from the moment I stepped in, every staff member I encountered was warm and welcoming. The space is huge with lots of seating, so even on a busy night, I doubt you'd be waiting long. Now let's talk about the real star -- the food. Every single item I tried was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The sushi selection? Impeccable. We tried almost every roll they had, and only two didn't hit our palate -- but even then, they were still crafted well. As soon as anything started running low, the staff was already in the process of replenishing it. No empty trays. No delay. Just nonstop quality. And while the sushi is worth the visit alone, don't overlook the rest of the buffet. Crawfish. Fried soft shell blue crab. Hot dishes galore. The variety was next-level. And then came dessert. The tiramisu? One of the best I've ever had at a buffet -- maybe anywhere. The matcha ice cream? I could write an entire review just on that. Creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced. I wish I had saved room to try the made-to-order crepes, but after an hour and a half of food bliss, I was stuffed. Our server was also phenomenal -- funny enough, she shared the same name as my grandma. That alone made it feel like I was meant to be there. And at $40.99 per person? Completely worth it. No rushing. No hovering. Just a laid-back, high-quality dining experience. Let me put it like this: I rarely write five-star reviews the same day I visit a place. But I had to tell the world about Nori Nori immediately. If you're in the area -- or even if you're not -- do yourself a favor and check this place out. You. Will. Not. Regret. It. read more

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The sushi was delicious and relatively high quality given that it's served buffet style instead from the menu. The hot items were delicious too especially the bulgogi, salmon, and even the lamb at the craving station. The dessert selection was small, but the food from there especially the crepe was yummy. read more

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Well the staff is very nice and I'll give it that. Coming by for a weekday lunch and you just see some soup in a pot, a lot of sushi sitting out prepared hours ago. Some cold over dressed salads. And some hot entrees under heat lamps. It was all kinda sad and stale. Maybe if it was a busy time things would be more refreshed but for when I was here, I can't say I'll come back and try again. read more

Overall, a well-run and solid sushi buffet in Sandy Springs that provides good value. This place is still going strong after many years (I remembered being very excited about its opening). I popped in recently during a quick trip to ATL and was pleasantly surprised to find that not much has changed since I last visited circa 2015. The ambiance remains tasteful and the service friendly enough. Sushi selections were pretty good for a Sunday lunch. I will note that these are the smallest nigiri I have ever seen--about 50% less rice and 25% smaller protein per piece--but that is not necessarily a bad thing because the proportion of rice to fish remains acceptable. The quality of the fish itself was decent, perhaps a little on the fatty side, but fresh enough. The other hot and cold offerings were solid also--some Korean noodle dishes, wings and kimchi added to the variety. Despite all the change in ATL, nice to see this old standby holding down the fort. Finally, as a testament to the time-capsule aspect of this establishment, if you happen to need to use a pay phone, this place has two in the back! (4 stars). read more

Went in for lunch and how do they charge $21 and it's side dishes in big plates?? Sushi were mid and were falling off. This section on the picture was literally side salads and side dishes lol. So many ayce lunch with the same price point with actual food variety to choose from. read more

Nori Nori - Literally side dishes only - Japanese Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

The website says they open for lunch on a Tuesday at 11:45. I got there early and was waiting with another car until 11:43. There were groups of people who ent I early, so I thought I'd see I asked the host and he said they do open at 11:45, but they were open and took me to a table. The waitress was prompt to take my drink order and was welcoming. It'd been years since I've gone as I live in Duluth and don't get there often. I was there for the sushi so I headed straight to that section. Since it was early, the sushi looked fresh and had detailed signs of what each rolls or nigiri had. One thing I noticed, the pieces were much smaller than what I remembered. The fish was thinly sliced, so it seemed that two pieces were the equivalent to one piece at other sushi places. I got my plate of sushi and then went o get a plate of the salads and cold vegetables. The presentation of each salad was nice when they are first put out. I did go look to see what hot foods were available but decided to wait until I finished my sushi and salads. Once finished, I did go back to the hot dishes. I was pretty full by then, but thought I'd try a few dishes. The steamed fish was gone as well as some of the other dishes, so I thought I'd try only a very few dishes---bulgogi, jap chae, and a battered sweet chicken. I bit into the chicken and it was cold! This was a dish that was on the steam table. The bulgogi and jap chae were so so. When I looked at the chicken dumplings and shu Mai, they looked dry and over steamed. Unappetizing in my opinion. The overall atmosphere was comfortable and the wait staff were bustling with clearing the plates as well as refilling the hot tea. I was actually surprised when I got the bill. It was $20.99 before tax for lunch. I thought that was the old price when I was on the website. But that seems to be cheaper than other sushi buffets in the area. I don't think they impose a time limit and they don't tell you that you have to finish what you get before you can get another plate. I'll go again because I love sushi! read more

I hate to say it, but I do not recommend Nori-Nori. While they do have a large variety of food, I was disappointed that they no longer offer crab legs or crawfish, especially considering how high the price is. It used to be one of the highlights, so that was a letdown. I ended up mostly eating sushi and dumplings, and unfortunately, I got really sick after my visit, which really soured the experience for me. On the bright side, the soft-serve matcha ice cream was a nice treat, and the service was friendly. The staff was attentive, and the tables were clean, so the atmosphere itself was good, but that didn't make up for the food quality. Overall, it's just not worth the price or the risk, and I'd suggest looking elsewhere despite the good service and cleanliness. read more

I've been here before Covid hit, and I've been here after that. I definitely think things have changed, but the majority has remained the same. I come here for dinner with my mom which is around $45 per person, and you get every option available for lunch, and sashimi, crepes, hibachi, snow crab legs, and oysters. It's definitely less busy than the past, but regardless you have to wait in line to get snow crab legs or oysters to get a chance to try some. I've never had an issue with their quality of food or service and had remained consistent after all these years. I recommend coming here and eating your moneys worth, but also trying the variety in sushi rolls and food they have! I also recommend the matcha soft serve!! read more

Nori Nori - Japanese Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Come hungry. If you come for dinner they have all you can eat crab legs which are constantly being turned over because people are loading up. They've got sushi, they've got ramen, they have all of your standard hibachi favorites. There is so many things to try here to include matcha ice cream for dessert. Everything is actually made fresh and it is worth the price of Entry read more

Nori Nori - Japanese Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

I remember growing up in Alabama taking road trips to Atlanta just to eat at Nori Nori. I've been a regular since then and now that I live here in Atlanta my wallet is losing weight, and my body is gaining it. The sushi is always freshly made with high quality ingredients. Their hot food could use some work as it is on the basic side, but I usually go there for their sushi bar. The service is always so welcoming, right when you walk in, a nice big aquarium with a bunch of colorful fishes greet you and sets the mood. They also have a poster board mimicking an Instagram page for photo ops. The parking is also super easy as they share a lot with a shopping center and there's ample amount of it. As much as I love this place, the main reason I am not giving them a 5 star is because they did recently increase their pricing, but no improvements or changes were made on the service or food provided. The bathrooms are also tiny, and need some love. Not to be graphic, but for a buffet, you'd think they'd have more than 2 stalls, and on top of that the last few times I've gone, always one is out of order. I also noticed they started making their sushi rolls smaller to most likely save on cost. Personally, I love going here during lunch, because the pricing for dinner is not worth it for me. The have a few extra items such as sashimi and crepes, which don't warrant for almost twice the price. read more

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The food is perfect. The restaurant is so nice and cozy too. The service is okay. The price is expensive for dinner. For lunch, that's still affordable, considering you will eat a lots of Sushi and Sashimi. read more

Nori Nori - Me with the dessert - Japanese Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Can't believe I'm leaving a two-star review for what used to be one of my favorite sushi places. My wife and I both had fond memories of Nori Nori but had never been here together. We came in maybe 3 months ago, the first time either of us had been back post-Covid It was like a totally different place. The buffet is still enormous, but the quality of the food has really declined. The sushi didn't taste fresh, and they've started filling rolls with veggies and mango to create an illusion of fullness. The seaweed salad was half lo mein noodles, which was just weird. At this price point, we'll skip it from now on. read more

Lovely place, clean, excellent service, and plenty of parking. Food is very good, delicious salads, fish, sushi, and desserts. Great value for the selections, and high quality of food. read more

Aww man it's been 6 years since I last came here. We came in on a Friday evening and the place was nearly empty!!!! It was a first to ever see it like that. Sushi was dry and didn't have much flavor. The cocktail shrimp were very small. My niece got 2 oysters and spit the first bite out because it was warm and later on got really sick towards the end of the night. The cold salads were just sitting there untouched and the hot food wasn't replaced much when I was there. I picked at the same tempura for 1.5 hours. It was about $45 per person and $3 for drinks. It was just a quiet unbusy night not sure how the rest of the week would be. Put I definitely will put a fork in it and make it my last visit. read more

When I die, I need this food catered to the people present at my funeral. Matcha soft served ice cream? Oh myyyy. Service was excellent. Food presentation was artistic, colorful and vibrant. Fresh food for everyone. I gained 10 lbs right now just thinking about this place. read more

Came here on a weekday, and I think that might have been a mistake. I suspect, they offer better and more variety on the weekends, when there is enough customers , and thus be able to afford better stuff. Its an AYCE buffet, and the sashimi was meh. Chopped up salmon, tuna, and something else, swimming in a pool of their own juices. **Ugh** The rolls were ok. I picked up a few unagi nigiri, and they were thin sliced. Bottom line, the sashimi, and sushi is not good at all. The cooked food was OK. Steamed flounder; corn crab cakes, hijiki salad, tempura was all good. They did have crab legs, shrimps... and always replenished. I didn;t feel like doing the work , so I had none of that. Long story short... try to come here on a weekend. Maybe it'll be better. read more

Not the place for me. All you can eat Japanese food, sounded good at the time. The restaurant was clean, the service was good, the food was fresh, but I left feeling that this was just another Asian buffet at twice the price. The selection of food was good there were maybe 50+ items along with a good selection of sushi rolls. They kept the food fresh, but most items that I tried, were lacking flavor. Bottom line for me, the sushi was no different that your average Asian buffet. I would not return. read more

Nori Nori - Japanese Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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Yikes. Nori Nori has definitely seen better days. On a Saturday evening, this spot was relatively empty compared to how it used to be. PROS - Offers crab legs - Offers Galbi - Variety of sushi/sashimi - Matcha ice cream - Crepe station - Hibachi and udon soup station - Desserts were decent CONS - Overpriced ($45pp for dinner) - Galbi is very fatty - Despite the sushi/sashimi variety, the fish quality is not good - The tuna/salmon carpaccio is badly flavored - Plates are not replenished often. The salad bar area was practically empty. Although there are crab legs at this buffet, the restaurant is way overpriced and definitely NOT worth the trip. read more

Nori Nori - Japanese Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

The staff is friendly and constantly busy. There is a LOT of seating and a large buffet, well laid out. The environment is bright and upbeat. Tables are ready to sit at, restrooms are clean. The sushi buffet is perfect - so much to choose from. My boyfriend & I have different likes as far as sushi and we are both happy with this set up. There is something for everyone, and a lot of it! Theres lots of other options too, from skewers to teriyaki chicken to crab legs to bulgogi beef, etc. And a great little dessert bar as well!! Everything is good and fresh and we love it here. read more

Nori Nori - Japanese Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Came for the first time for lunch on a weekday as soon as they opened. The place was very clean and spacious. We were greeted and seated right away. There was a wide variety of sushi but also other options (hot food, salad, soup, noodles, dessert) and it was all fresh and tasty. Our server stopped by our table multiple times and was very attentive. I'd definitely come back again for lunch again. read more

Nori Nori - Pasta/salad bar - Japanese Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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The selection and quality of food has gone downhill from before 2020 and now. In the past the crab legs were full shell and soft now they only serve partial crab legs. Also, there were raw oysters in the past, but not anymore. The sushi and sashimi selection is solid, but not worth the dinner price. I spent over $100 for myself and two children and I felt like the meal should have cost us $60-$75 max. I would definitely return, but only for lunch prices. The service was solid and the restaurant was clean, but the food was not worth the price. read more

Nori Nori - This is an example of their soft shell crabs and snow crab legs. - Japanese Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Been going for yrs and always consistent!! Excellent sushi ! Huge variety!! Weve been twice this week, a special treat! Yes, we like sushi, Always so clean and service is great! We travel almost 45 min to get to Nori Nori, well worth the trip! You will not be disappointed! read more

Really good sushi, and all you can eat. Of the 30 items we tried only 1 was not the best. I never have seen such a beautiful presentation of so many types of food. Sushi, sashimi, soup, cold food, warm food, dessert, etc. $45 per person, but you really get a great value. read more

Large buffet with huge selection - but really surprised how so many people rated it so highly. It smells like fish and the fish is not fresh. Nothing on the entire buffet tasted very good. The sushi itself was so so and not as good as grocery store sushi. VARIETY - yes. But nothing tasted fresh. even the standard things like eggrolls were pretty bad. There was a crepe station for desert but they used canned fruit accept bananas and the bananas were mushy. I rarely write reviews - but this was the worst sushi and asian food I think I've ever had. read more

I'm not sure how this place has so many stars, maybe it's nostalgia or maybe people appreciate a mid-priced sushi buffet lunch. Save your money and possibly health and go to Sushi Bros in Woodstock or someplace else. I hate to trash people's way of making a living, but if this quality & freshness is the best NN can do for the price, they should raise the price and have better, safer food. One of the fresh (sic) nigiri I tried on a Saturday tasted so fishy it was like doing unmentionable things to Ursula the sea witch. The smoked salmon seemed less volatile, but tasted of liquid smoke flavoring and cheap cream cheese. Unagi, if you like that, is only a dinner item. Items listed as "crab" are actually kani. I stayed away from anything spicy or raw after my nigiri experience, because I didn't trust the quality. And since the rolls were either vegetarian or cheap tuna/salmon based, that ended my sushi experience. Even the pickled ginger tasted more like a new scent of dish soap. I moved on to the cooked food in hopes of at least cobbling together a moderate meal for what I'd paid. The chicken in the peanut noodles was very noticeably spoiled, so I told them to take it off the buffet but in the almost half-hour I sat there, they didn't. The pork gyoza may not have been actually spoiled, but if not turnt it contained offal so funky I couldn't take a second bite. I'm not squeamish, I've eaten off-menu at places where nothing's in English and there's a bucket of eyeballs with flies laying eggs in the water. Avoid the eyeballs and ask what the house recommends. But this place made me genuinely nervous and I left after basically a snack. The good news is I didn't get sick, but that may be due to my MRAP-style stomach. The bad news is I tore up $30+ and stopped at Taco Bell on the way home. See, told you I wasn't squeamish. read more

Dine here if you want to be harassed by racists and pedophiles while you eat mediocre food with hair in it. I am usually a VERY forgiving person as someone who has been in the restaurant management industry before, but tonight's experience was terrible. And to management, please do not reply to my review with a sorry excuse of an apology because I really do not care to check. I have carefully analyzed previous negative reviews and recognize a common theme. We came in for a family member's birthday. I personally hate buffets, but they love them. This is your standard Asian-style buffet with food catered towards the masses. I have counted multiple people dropping tongs on the counter and floor and putting them back along with a random strand of hair in the sushi bar section. Ambience is extremely drab and outdated while the food is overly sweet yet bland and greasy at the same time. For almost $50 per person, you're better off going anywhere else for dinner. But if buffet style food is your thing, go ahead. Also to the room temperature IQ, fat POS white girl in blue with three strands of ratty hair on your brainless skull who came in with your insufferably loud family on December 7, explain how funny it is to say "herro" to Asians at an Asian restaurant and to point at and call minors that they're "hot". You and your family are terrible humans. Clearly you're not even from Atlanta so go back to where you came from and apologize to the trees who work so hard to produce the oxygen you waste. The only redeeming quality of this place is our server and hostesses were very sweet and nice but I could tell they dislike working there. I hope they find better employment. Overall, this place is a pass and management is a joke. read more

I came here to celebrate my father's birthday, but the experience was completely ruined by a family seated near us. They made racist remarks throughout our meal, pointed and stared at us, and loudly mocked us. To make matters worse, the father (or grandfather?) of that family was preying on the younger women in my own family, making inappropriate and sexual comments loud enough for us to hear. This created an incredibly uncomfortable environment for us. When we finally decided to leave, they even mocked us with a fake "asian accent". While I understand the restaurant cannot control who walks through the door, they can and should step in to address unacceptable behavior. Unfortunately, when I brought this to the attention of the Korean manager, she dismissed our concerns, basically saying, 'they're customers at the end of the day.' As fellow Koreans, it was especially disappointing that she couldn't understand or empathize with our experience. Her response made it clear that profit was prioritized over creating a safe and respectful environment for customers to dine in. The server and young hosts were kind and professional, but the lack of action from management was unacceptable. I just wanted to celebrate our Father's birthday. read more

Food quality is not great. Feels a bit like a cafeteria inside. Service is fine, it's self service buffet.

Food is amazing, if you walk away hungry from this place then it's your own fault. There is so many things to choose from it was unbelievable. Crab Legs, Sushi, wings, vegetables, fruit, and lif you have room left in the belly there are lots desserts to choose from too. The service was outstanding, when your plate is empty and you're gone for another your dirty plate will be gone when you get back to the table. Ambiance was very nice too for a place that's a buffet, the food is prepared and displayed like art. The tables and chairs are very clean and comfortable too. read more

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Nori Nori is that place you and the family can go to and everyone gets what they want as often as they like. For sushi this place has a major assortment of premade types. Although you can order off the menu, the buffet is the best approach for your money. The food is always spot on with flavor, color, portion sizes, and temperature. The location is good, as it offers an abundance of parking spaces with two means of exit. The wait staff great you with a solid positive vibe that continues in into the main dining areas. The team is helpful and always at the ready for a refill or plate swap (buffet dining). The interior is very clean, bright with ample seating both indoor and outside. After coming here for 15yrs, I'm happy to see it make thru the pandemic. Only major grip - even after a lite TLC refresh, the bathrooms still need a major remodel. New stalls and vanities are past due along with more modern hand drying options (paper and/or air). Food related grip - nice addition of the Crepe station but the dessert options are limited and dated. Time to change things up with a nice thick classic cake slice, brownies or authentic Asian like dishes. Awesome place to eat overall. read more

Good: the food was fresh and never ending! They even managed to keep the crab legs stocked and there were plenty of people with their plates piled high! One guy was seen carrying two extra loaded plates with nothing but crab legs. Great: they have $15 lobsters that were over cooked but now I know to ask them to slightly steam. Our server Ignacio was awesome and very attentive! There is something for everyone on the bar and I didn't/couldn't eat from two which were the hibachi & the desert because I was stuffed! Bad: they didn't have to go cups.. I wanted to take a cup of ice home but I understand. Ugly: there was nothing ugly and really nothing bad considering all you get for the price! The sushi was extraordinary and I would go back for lunch or dinner because you can't go wrong! Just know the crab legs are only served during dinner. read more

Nori Nori - $15 lobster that was too tough! Had to fight for that - Japanese Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

I wanted to love this place, but the flavor palette is just not there. This was their second chance so I'll be moving on. read more

Nori Nori - Buffet - Japanese Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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Nori Nori continues to be a rare All You Can Eat sushi Buffett spot that has high quality sushi. It sits in the shopping center at the corner of Abernathy and Johnson Ferry Rd and is hidden from the road. I took my girlfriend here because we were BOTH hungry for sushi. And word of advice, I'd check your sushi meter before deciding to eat here ... if it's at a 7 or higher (on a scale of 1-10), then look no further. Cost is going to be around $33-$35 per person for dinner. There is a lunch price and child discount (I attached to my review). They offer beer and wine, plus sake too, for an extra charge. Process is simple: you get seated and then go after it. For now, they give you plastic gloves for using tongs and spoons to grab items. There are hot and cold items, plus plates galore. Unlimited wasabi at your fingertips is also a plus! They have specialty rolls, sashimi, nigiri, skewers, crab legs, oysters, mussels, all types of salads, lots of desserts, soup and on and on and on. I think I wrapped up with 5 plates of sushi and a plate of dessert. This was probably my 4th or 5th time here, and it's still wonderful for Buffett. Our server was decent, although we probably would have had another drink if she had stopped by again. Would certainly recommend! read more

Nori Nori - Japanese Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Nori Nori is an upscale seafood buffet with a plethora of sushi options and meats. While there are many options, I will say many of the options all taste alike and at some point it can become tiring. The udon station was completely flavorless and the soups were just okay in my opinion. There was just a slight lack in flavor in both. The sushi is high quality, but as mentioned earlier many of the pieces taste alike and the flavors begin to all become the same after eating a couple pieces. There aren't too many dessert options which was surprising, but there is a crepe station which was just okay. Overall, while it is much better than the average buffet it still tastes okay at best. For true quality, I probably wouldn't go to a buffet, but for a special occasion Nori Nori wouldn't be a bad option as there is something for everyone. read more

I came for a birthday dinner on a Friday night because because we wanted unlimited sushi in a decent atmosphere. We got there around 6 and my first look around said that a lot of the sushi was kind of old. As more people came, they began to put fresh selections out. The sushi was good, the place was clean, no issue. It just that for the price, there should always be fresh sushi selections. I give 3.5 stars only because they did eventually put our fresh selections. read more

One of the best buffets around. Tons of fresh sushi and sashimi. They have crab legs and oysters as well to go along with a ramen bar and hot items. For dessert there are cakes, fruit, soft serve (the matcha is great). Take your time here and enjoy your meal. Highly recommended! read more