Rated it 4.. but really 3.5. Convenient spot located in a mall but if you're going there for sushi, I would look elsewhere. However, if you're wanting other dishes like soba noodles, bulgogi (Korean rib), other Asian noodle dishes or even shrimp tempura... THIS IS YOUR SPOT! I am a huge fan of sushi and I don't ever go to buffets with high expectations but the texture was worse than I expected. I honestly can't recall any of the sushi items that was memorable. I do remember the "spicy tuna" not being spicy and just felt like mush.. I would highly recommend the spicy Korean udon noodles and the bulgogi as those were my top favorites. The deep fried pork (tangsuyuk) was also delicious!! On that note, the picture I posted shows my plates filled with sushi.. I went right around closing and grabbed all I could. Although I didn't like it, I did eat most if not all of it. The staff were very friendly, they didn't rush us at all and allowed us to check out the buffet line before deciding if we want to sit and eat given the time. They didn't seem annoyed and welcomed us which I appreciated! read more

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We waited for about 20mins. If you leave your cell number, they would send you a message when the seat is available. Very smart system Foods are many kinds and over all were good. You have choices from Japanese Sushi , miso soup to Korean BBQ beef, kimchi, also Chinese style pork, chicken and noodles. Coffee was good too.m, I was happy that they have decaf coffee. Mini cute cakes were pretty tasty too. Great atmosphere for families and friends gathering. It is hard to find this kind of restaurant in any mall!! read more

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The food is great and the service is fine. It is a buffet restaurant. It serves sushi, sashimi, maki, shabu shabu, hot food, ice-cream, snow crab leg, oyster, shrimp cocktail, fruits, and these nice one-bite cakes. For Sunday night, it costs about $50/person. A tip for you all: be there before 5:30 pm, so you can be the first group of people to entire the restaurant, and good luck on getting your favorite sashimi, they will be taken soon and the refill is not so quick. Also the restaurant might want to pay a bit more attention to their silverware. The silverwares are a bit sticky. The desserts are amazing. Totally love the size and flavor. read more

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Buffet style all you can eat sushi/japanese place. The food is solid, good atmosphere, great place. Wish they had a slightly larger selection regarding the sushi, but they definitely had enough to be worth it. Will come again read more

TLDR: Great selection of various Asian foods but subpar sushi. Come for the soba noodles and Korean food. Vibe: 4/5. Sushi On is located at one of the entrances of Fair Oaks Mall. The dining room is massive, easily accommodating both large and small groups. The buffet is located in the center of the restaurant and is broken out into several different sections based on the type of food. You have a sushi area, a Japanese food, Chinese food, Korean food and dessert bar. Service: 4/5. We arrived on a Saturday at 2pm for lunch but upon walking up to the hostess stand, we were told they close at 2:30pm in order to reset the buffet for the 5:30pm dinner service. We had the option to sit and have lunch, however they would not be replenishing the buffet. After taking a quick look at what was out, we decided that there was enough selection on the buffet to make it worth our wild to dine. After scrambling to load up 4-5 plates with what was left, our server mentioned that promptly at 2:30pm they would be cleaning up the buffet so he encouraged us to take anything we wanted before then. I definitely appreciated the heads up, and they allowed us to stay well past 2:30pm to finish our plates. Service also did a great job keeping our drinks filled. Food: 2/5. The sushi was more or less disappointing. Understanding that buffet sushi is on a different level in terms of quality vs. a la carte sushi, Sushi On was below par to other sushi buffets I have visited. The sushi was extremely bland, with little to no vinegar in the rice. There were times I could not taste the difference between various pieces using different types of fish/shellfish. The selection was nice, as they had an array of nigiri, maki and specialty rolls but again you really couldn't differentiate the taste between the sushi. The various hot foods such as the Korean kalbi, Japanese soba noodles, Korean fish pajeon and bite sized dessert cakes were the highlights of the lunch, but certainly weren't enough to save the meal. I really wanted to love Sushi On, however the less than stellar sushi execution will probably make this a one and done dining experience for me. read more

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Outstanding buffet with prompt service that refills drinks, anticipates needs, and are pleasant! The buffet bar is well designed and divides sections well for getting what you look for and returning to the table. The decor is secondary to the quality food. read more

An alright eating experience tonight (2/27/22). Arrived at around 6:50 PM, had to put our name and number on the waiting list. Got seated after 15 mins since it was pretty packed for a Sunday night. Picked up some dumplings, Chicken Teriyaki, Sushi, Korean Spicy Noodles, Lo Mein, Vanilla Ice Cream. Food tasted decent for the most part. The California Rolls and Shrimp Tempura could have been better. Didn't see as much selection of food as before, though. Felt like there were a bunch of entrees missing from the menu compared to years past. Dinner price was $35 per person. For that, you would expect a little better quality of food. Didn't see as much fish and seafood entrees, saw some Crab and Shrimp, but that was it. There weren't that much meat selection as well. Seemed like something was missing from the buffet choices for some reason... read more

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Pretty good variety of food. If you are looking for a relaxing experience, avoid going on weekends or holidays. Go during "off times" so you don't feel like you are waiting a long time to get food. A lot of the customers go absolutely bonkers for the crab legs (they're okay). I personally love the pork belly, galbi and the sashimi "salad". There is literally something for everyone and for every good lifestyle. There are dessert options as well like tiny versions of cheesecakes with a variety of flavors, butter cookies, ice cream, crepés, even cappuccinos and hot coffee. read more

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We came towards the end of the lunch hours, which is definitely the worst time to come (would not recommend). The food was pretty mediocre and there were really slim pickings. Overall satisfied my craving for large quantities of sushi and food. Decent value if you can eat a lot. Tea and drinks are not included in the price and cost extra... Sushi rolls: Most tasted pretty good, however, very skimpy on the fish/fillings and heavy handed on the rice. This is expected at a sushi buffet. The salmon sashimi salad wasn't bad, salmon wasn't super fresh and a bit tough - these were the end bits from the salmon rolls they used. One of the rolls I ate tasted bad, can't remember which, but I actually spit it out. The rest were okay. Hot food: Not bad. Enjoyed tang su yuk, okonomiyaki, dumplings, etc. They have a stir fry and hot pot station. Special mention to the sweet potato tempura - that was my favorite! Hot dipping sauce on the side. Partner liked the sweet and sour chicken. Dessert: Most were gone. The ice cream soft serve only has vanilla flavor during lunch and it was very tasty, but not solid enough. Came out partially liquefied. Coffee: from the machine was pretty awful and bitter. read more

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Sushi On is conveniently located in a large shopping mall close to the Marriott Hotel. Lunch is $21.95 plus tax and tip. I like buffets because there's usually a huge variety of things to choose from when I can't really decide what I want to eat. Sushi On is no exception. There's a huge selection of nigiri Sushi and several types of Sushi roll combinations. Unlike many all-you-can-eat places, the place is not huge but rather a nice proportion. Among the hot entrees available, there were crawfish which I usually don't eat but I was willing to try. The clams were delicious. There's also a shabu-shabu section which surprisingly only had shrimp and no beef. The dessert section was huge and featuring several types of pastries fruits, and soft serve ice cream. I'm not one for sweets but there is a fantastic coffee machine that preparers everything from expresso to cappuccino. It's a fresh ground super automatic type machine that grinds the beans with every shot. If you're a coffee lover, it's strongly recommended. Due to covid-19, masks are mandatory when you get your food as well as disposable gloves, and styrofoam plates. It was a very fun dining experience, definitely recommended. read more

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Good food. Good service. Price reasonable. Business was active. No complaints. Convenient location for us. No complaints.

Best sushi with other options in Northern Virginia. Line gets long on weekends though.

Came here for lunch with the family on the last hour before closing thinking we won't be able to enjoy and eat as much as we want and there won't be any food left but I was wrong they have tons of selections from hot and cold bar. Sushi and Sashimi are sooo good and taste fresh. We definitely made our $$ worth. We Love these buffet! Definitely a 5 stars read more

My wife and I were both working remote and miraculously had no meetings today. Time for an All You Can Eat Sushi lunch! We've had good experiences at Sushi On for their weekend and dinner buffets, so we gave the lunchtime a try with the fewer crowds to jostle against. The lunch buffet has fewer items than the weekend or dinner buffets (no crab legs, no nutella crepes, etc.), but there were plenty of tasty sushi, cooked Japanese food items and Korean dishes like Kalbie, Noodles and dumplings. Most items at the lunch buffet are self-service. Servers were friendly and quick to clear the tables. Noise level was moderate. For the most part, Sushi On is good for lunch if you have some time to eat and wait for more of your favorite items to be re-stocked. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/BBt10cOO0mw read more

I've been for lunch and dinner. Although the lunch menu is more limited than the dinner, you still get great quality sushi. Servers have always been very helpful and attentive. It can get kind of noisy in here but I don't really mind, I love to people watch while I eat. I love the nigiri, spicy salmon/tuna rolls, and my absolute favorite: ikura (salmon roe). I can eat a whole plate of that to myself. They may be known for their sushi but they have a few other great dishes too. We tried the galbi last time. It was actually better than some of the galbi I've had at AYCE KBBQ on the past. They have a build-your-own soup station and a soba station. I always eat at least 2 bowls of cold soba noodles with fixings and a side of shrimp/veggie tempura. I enjoy the hot seafood dishes the offer at dinner as well. The desserts are cut into bite sized pieces so you can have just the perfect amount of each one you want to try. I, on the other hand, prefer to make myself an affogato. I fill a mug with ice cream, the usually have matcha and vanilla, then select whichever coffee I'm feeling at that time. I think they offer mocha, cappuccino, caramel, or even hot cocoa. By the way, if you tell them it's your birthday, and can provide proof, they will give you a voucher to return for free the next time! read more

For lunch ayce buffet for around $26, it's not bad for what you get. I was surprised the galbi was pretty decent and the salmon nigri, dragon roll and rainbow roll was pretty good. I also liked the seaweed salad, miso soup and udon. Some of the other sushi options were not great and I didn't love some of the seafood options. Kids are half off so and if you want variety, this is not a bad spot to come to eat. Service is good and there is a wait even for lunch so it is popular. read more

My 8yo loves it here, and I like it cos it reminds me of my time spent in South Korea. There is a wide variety of food here and a huge selection of sushi! It's buffet so obviously not the best quality but its actually very decent. It's basically all I eat there, as well as the salad and teriyaki chicken. I really love the soft shell crab but it's always empty, and as soon as they put it out, people are like vulturrrresssss, taking 2 plates full! The restaurant should really have a limit on those, yes I get that it's a buffet and people can get as much of the soft shell crab as they want, but why can't other people also get a chance? Oh and save some room for the matcha ice cream!!! read more

This place look really nice but their food is not really good. I came for the crawfish but I got black and terrible crawfish. I asked the waitress why your crawfish is black and tease really bad. They said that what they have . I never had black crawfish in my life and tease like dead fish . And the salmon wasn't fresh either. I paid $65 for lunch with this kind of food???????????? Automatic charge for 20% tips on my bill because I was the last one in their restaurant. Not recommend this place. read more

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Food have not enough fresh or tasty with the price we pay. They clean the oysters well but It wasn't delicious. Ice cream just fine. Sushi/ Sashimi were amazing. Crepe station was cool. Chinese cuisine, especially beef with onion is very well. Noodles station was clean. Service quite good. It's good If you called for the table first then come ( save time and you don't need to wait ). I hope the restaurant could double check the bill before hand to the customer. Also, toilet is clean. Keep it up! read more

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Unfortunately there were mud worms in the oysters; there is a lack of quality control at this establishment. Overall the offerings were vast but quality is generally lacking in the offerings, as seen in the above statement. The nigiri sushi is made promptly and replenished but the neta would slide off the shari easily; the shari was very lightly seasoned and the neta of lower quality. We will not be coming back here again. read more

Sushi On - Mud worm in the oysters :( (3/26/22) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I love this place, I love the variety of options of sushi, sashimi salads, pho and udon noodles, K bbq, soups, Korean and Chinese dishes. Their Galbi is tender and marinated well. Coffee and dessert options are pretty good as well. My daughter loves coming to this restaurant. read more

3.5 Above average sushi buffet but nothing to write home about. Service was quick and the restaurant is spacious read more

Disappointed by the dirty plates (went through multiple plates at the buffet before settling for the clean / least dirty ones). Tuna extremely disappointing with no taste and strange aftertaste. Won't be returning. read more

Great foods. My usual Sushi place. The waiter is nice. Spacious and tons of tables. read more

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Best Asian buffet around this area. Good service and clean place. 4 stars because, they keep raise the prices, but still good deal. read more

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I've been here a handful of times throughout the years, including back when it was called "Todai." Since rebranding to "Sushi On," there has been less focus on the hot seafood and more on sushi. And it's unfortunate. This place is horrible at refilling its sushi. I've come here twice within the last couple of months, and I can finally say that I'm done coming here. When the sushi plates go empty, they stay empty basically until you get full of other foods or decide that it's no longer worth your time. It's frustrating. It's easy to blame greedy customers, but this has happened on multiple occasions. Despite the constant sushi-rolling behind the counter, they put the sushi out at a snail's pace, and I'm convinced they do it on purpose. At my latest visit, I waited all day for the dragon roll (eel) to come out. When it finally came out, there was hardly any eel at all. People line up to get the sushi, but a waiter told us that there is no line. So if you feel comfortable going against the status quo, you can go up and grab your coveted sushi at your discretion. Most recently, I came during lunch on a holiday ($22/person, excluding tip). Drinks are extra. During the lunch hour, there were no oysters, no crab legs, and no teppanyaki being served. I've also come during weekend dinner, which can turn out to be $40/person with tip. Not worth it, and not worth the wait for basic sushi. Our server was not attentive, even considering the lowered standard for a buffet. He would look over at our table but completely ignore the stacked, finished plates that needed to be cleared. It came to the point that we had to move our plates to an abandoned table that needed to be bused in order to get the plates cleared. When our cups went empty, it went unnoticed until we asked for refills. Towards the end of the meal, the server was better about refills and clearing plates. If you like your veggies, this is not the place. Aside from a few salad offerings at the sushi bar, such as a seaweed salad or Caesar salad, there's also a dupe tomato, basil, and tofu offering (instead of mozzarella... who does that!?!), the closest resemblance to any veggie items was veggie tempura. Which is probably not what you're hoping for. Many of their seafood dishes are imitation. Their fried calamari were reminiscent of fish sticks. They do have a pho/udon/shabu shabu station but I decided to pass on it this time. In terms of taste, the food was fine, but absolutely none of the dishes were worthy of seconds. One of the redeeming features is the dessert bar, which offers a variety of small bites like tiramisu, lemon cake, Oreo cake, pumpkin pie, butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, matcha flavored cake and ice cream, and my favorite- a crepe station. In addition to the soft serve machine, they also have a self-serve coffee station. Unfortunately, the ice cream lacked creaminess and had a very watered-down flavor. While the bananas in my crepe weren't ripe, I drowned out the disappointment with chocolate sauce. But like I said- I'm done being disappointed here. read more

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As a sushi lover, I've been to many sushi places, and Sushi-On used to be my favorite--I would go there for almost every special occasion. However, after the recent price increase, I realized it's not worth it anymore. Yes, there are many food options, but only a few choices for sushi and sashimi. As for the price, I think the lunch price is reasonable at around $26, but the dinner price is $40, which is almost double the lunch price. I wouldn't go there to have sushi. read more

Sushi On - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Overall, satisfied. They could have more interesting varieties of sushi and more selection in general. Standard California and Rainbow roll type stuff. You can get several hot items like teriyaki and potstickers. They have dessert as well. Good value for all you can eat. read more

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I have to give 3 stars -- I'm not a sushi aficionado. Nor have I been to a buffet but only once in the last 10 years. So I really don't have anything to compare it to. That said, for the exception of the shell fish, I tried a bit of everything else they had here (sans dessert) and I thought it was all delicious. I just wish my stomach would allow me to eat more than two plates. read more

The food is adequate, the environment is ok, and T he service is good. For $40 go somewhere else. I mean, everything just was ok, not good and not bad. It's quantity not quality at sushi on, you won't leave hungry but you can do much better for the price. I probably wouldn't go back. read more

This was my first visit, although I had been there before they changed names. For 2, the buffet came to $50.77, which was a little pricey. The sushi had the most variety, although they make them smaller. Some of the hot food items were my favorite, so I ate mostly from there. These were things like marinated beef and pork, fried spicy noodles, fried rice, dumplings. The desserts were okay, though very small, like the sushi. They had vanilla soft serve, but no green tea, which should at least be on the lunch menu considering the price. I tried the coffee machine, but it wasn't working properly and didn't dispense the coffee. My other complaint is the cooks out front were too busy checking their phones or standing around to notice they needed to refill some food trays. If you get there close to the end of lunch, you won't get much selection and there will be an employee food rush between their lunch and dinner opening. read more

Came here with a large party on a Sunday for lunch. I haven't been here since it was Todai a few years back so I was curious to see what changed. Luckily we were able to get an isolated space for the whole family. They somewhat have protocols in place regarding Covid. Some people were wearing masks, some weren't and they have a box of gloves to use while scooping food. Hot food wise I noticed there wasn't too much and it seemed as if the more popular things weren't getting restocked. There was a lot of sushi though. It was ok mostly but I did have a few pieces that had hard rice (old, not fried). The servers were pretty nice though and cleared our plates pretty quickly. I don't think I'll be going back anytime soon though. read more

Quality is not what it used to be from prior year. Sushi was a bit cheaply done and choices have not inproved

First review of 2024! And it's a worthy place indeed. This place is amazing. Ever since Hinode in Rockville closed, I have been dying for a new ayce sushi place, and I found it. I came right at 530pm when they opened for dinner, and it wasn't too crowded, but there were a few others waiting as well. The selection was very large, with nigiri, rolls, some sashimi, some salads, a couple made to order sections, and a hot food section. They also had snow crab legs which was great to see on a buffet. The price was a bit higher than most buffets at $42 for dinner, but well worth it if you consider the quality and selection on the buffet. There's a decent selection of fruit, cakes, and cookies for dessert as well. Some notable items I enjoyed was the pork belly, the beef wrapped eggplant, the mackerel sashimi, and the baked salmon roll that I can't remember the exact name of. And the crab legs of course. I'll be back for sure. read more

Went to this place when it was originally To-Dai (sp?). Mid selection of Korean, Chinese, and Japanese buffet fair, along with the usual dessert suspects. I usually only go here for "special occasions", as I'm trying to get off the AYCE train, and honestly this place is more miss than hit for me, especially at its price point. There is something for everyone, whether you're a pesca, carni, or herbi/vegetarian. After having returned for eating nothing but street food for 2+ weeks in a foreign country, the food was on point today. I filled my sushi quota for the year, so in this case, Sushi On was on-point. Service was above average, especially considering how busy it gets as soon as it opens. There is usually a line outside 10 minutes before they open on the weekends. read more

Love the fresh sushi from here, also for again beef. The most things I love are Sushi salads and lomein. That's really good Ps: I love tiramisu mini cake and the mini flan too. read more

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This is a pictorial of ALL their dishes in the buffet so you can see what you're getting. I've included interior photos also. The full price for dinner is $35.95 per person for ages 12 years and up. If you are under 12 years of age AND your height is between 4 feet and under 5 feet, you pay 1/2 of the full price. If you are under 12 years of age AND your height is between 3 feet and under 4 feet, you pay $8.95 for lunch and $9.95 for dinner. If you are under 12 years of age AND your height is under 3 feet, you eat for free. That means it's full price for everyone who is 5 feet or more in height regardless of age. The price for lunch is $23.95 and the hours are 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, every day.    The variety of Asian food was impressive, especially their sushi. The buffet was comprised mainly of popular Japanese dishes, some Korean dishes and a few Chinese-type dishes. There are 30 types of sushi. They all had distinctive flavors and were made fresh. This made our visit worthwhile. The other dishes were good but not outstanding. The food was cooked well and seemed fresh. Customized Udon Noodle soup and Shabu-Shabu are available. My wife and I didn't try it. Shabu-Shabu means swish-swish in Japanese. It is similar to a Chinese hotpot.    The desserts were fruits, jello, ice milk and miniature pastries. The ice milk (it was not ice cream) came in 2 flavors, vanilla and green tea. I'm not a fan of ice milk because it's not rich and creamy like ice cream. The miniature pastries were cute and most had a good flavor. The small portions and variety were great. Overall, it was pleasing and better than desserts at most Chinese buffets.    There are 2 automated coffee makers, one for espresso and the other for regular coffee. The espresso was a little bitter and not strong. It tasted like a full city roast with a medium body. For espresso, the flavor was completely wrong. Their regular coffee wasn't available because the machine was broken. Their sign said a new replacement was coming in approximately 10 to 12 weeks. Other than coffee and water, you have to pay for all drinks. For example, it cost $3.50 for iced tea.    Our server was pleasant and quick. There were 5 people in our group and each person's dirty dishes were removed before they returned from the buffet tables. The dining room and restrooms were clean and spacious. The women's restroom had 4 toilet stalls. The men's restroom had 2 urinals and 2 toilets. They had paper towels and air dryers. Compared to other Asian buffets, this one is at least a 4-star. The atmosphere, the food and the service were good. Yes, there is room for improvement in some of the food. This was our 3rd visit, and everything has been consistently good. I would recommend this restaurant if you are looking for a Japanese buffet. read more

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Fortuitously arrived right at opening after a day of shopping and Sushi On was already filled with people waiting to be seated. The buffet is clean and the food is good - well worth the $40 price tag. HUGE selection of offerings of which the crab legs essentially had its own line and the sushi line was often backed up. Unsure of etiquette in these situations, but I didn't get any dirty looks when I went around the traffic jams. The sushi is good quality, oysters were okay, and the mini-sized desserts were portioned small enough to try everything without completing stuffing yourself. We had to ask for water refills, but the staff was quick to pick up used dishes. Sushi On is a great bang-for-your-buck buffet that serves quality food. Arrive when they open to avoid being placed on the waitlist, however if you do have to wait, the tables turned over pretty quickly. For reference, here are the foods they serve: soup (miso, soba, and Kim chi), crab legs, raw oysters, shrimp cocktail, salad bar, noodle salads, sushi (specialty rolls, maki, and nigiri), create your own Mongolian bbq, variety of hot Asian foods (tempura, dumplings, shumai, galbi, clams, fried rice, stir fry, etc), and assortment of desserts. read more

Sushi are excellent. A lot of variety, very fresh, tasty sauces. The shortcoming is price is high. So reserve the restaurant for special occations. read more

This is my second time here! This is the best buffet for sushi as far as I know nearby the centreville area. I took a group of 38 people here and they accommodated us so well. Now we are bringing my brother in law here because of the many selections of food. It's a bit on the pricey side but it worth coming here. If you like having a broad selection of asian flavors...Primarily serving a japanese menu. You'd love this place! I enjoy the soups like ramen or udon or create your shabu shabu. They also serve chilled crab legs and seafood assortments. The sushi is on point and there are some options of sushi that I've never tried before that I really liked. My favorite area is the crepe station and soft serve ice cream. I wish we could easily get two or more crepes instead of having to go back and forth to get more servings. But it so good fresh and the options of filling from nutella to strawberry or blueberry preserves are yummy. The cappuccino machine is a my personal go to and good way to end dinner. Best japanese buffets in the centerville area! read more

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