Oh boy, no wonder this place has such a good star rating! Their service is great as they refilled our waters probably 20 times throughout the meal - yes, I inhale water like crazy haha. Their rolls are packed with flavor, and even though some of their rolls come in 8 pieces, they are not packed with rice. Their lunch menu does leave a lot to be desired but it is lunch after all so I'm hoping to be back sooner than later to give their dinner menu a try! -teriyaki salmon was moist, and filled with flavor -their takoyaki was A+ as well -spicy salmon maki is consistent with other places so I would recommend this too -their fried rolls are amazing and not too stuffed with rice but still also having a decent amount of filling! -there was this one delicious dragon roll that I cannot remember the name of but it had a mayo sauce topping it that gave it a kick - this roll was 10/10 and I would order it again and again 10000% you should make a reservation in advance because there was a wait even at 3PM on a Sunday - as a table of two, we only wait about 20 minutes but for bigger groups, you should definitely reserve ahead to be certain you'll get a table when you want one! read more

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So a friend and I went here for dinner. I say make sure you get here early or you will be waiting. One could look at this as a good thing or bad thing but they do have a time limit on how long you can eat. This is an all you can eat sushi place and I was shocked how fresh everything came out. It also came out fast! Overall good for an all you can eat place! read more

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Sushi Star has moved to 4281 King St E., Unit C. New location has a more modern interior with more tables, and upscale decor. Same delicious sushi. read more

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Sushi was very good. The place was a little small, but had a great ambiance. The server was attentive and checked on us often. Will definitely be back! read more

Sushi Star - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

Food portions were generous , everything was very fresh, lots of variety. The restaurant was very busy but food was hot and quick. Excellent service and kudos to the staff. Came in from Toronto and left the restaurant completely impressed Ivan read more

Hidden gem in Waterloo, especially since it's a bus ride away from the University area. However if you want to down some great sushi this is the place! Went for lunch, and there are a variety of options to choose from. The presentation of the dishes give an authentic feeling,but can be a bit wasteful (ie greens with most non sushi dishes). The sushi itself tastes great, and tried almost one of everything with a friend! The ones with crab/kani were average, but everything else was spot on and delicious! Favourite was the Volcano roll. The handrolls had a little too much rice, and were served flat on a board. From where I worked, we had special holders for these which would be cool to see and much more user friendly. I especially loved the Deep Fried Squid, as they were in perfect bite sized and were dressed in a great sauce. All of the deep fried items were good in particular, as they use a crumbly breading that works great (ie deep fried tempura). The skewers are also great! The dessert has less options but was satisfying. The sago sweet soup is overhyped, as it tastes mostly like condensed milk. I would recommend the coconut /sesame ice cream! Otherwise service was good (wasn't that busy when I went) and serving was quite fast! read more

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Moving from Toronto to kw area we were looking to find new places to try sushi. First was kens which was great but their speed is not optimal and cost is high. We tried sushi stars today. Overall easy to order and their pricing was good. Order was completed in 40 minutes as promised Good: quantity - presentation - read and deliver on notes Opportunity: they use a LOT of rice in their rolls. It takes away from the rest of the ingredients and uses the rice to fill the output. This explains why they have lower prices. Overall: if you're having a party and want well displayed sushi at a reasonable price this is the spot. read more

Sushi Star - Salmon lover $50 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

Wow. After only going to kinkaku, I finally tried sushi star for the first time yesterday, and I think that for lunch, sushi star is the better choice. They have a much greater selection and are just as fresh and delicious. Standouts include a super light rainbow roll, a sweet and creamy sayo soup, and perfect banana tempura. They also have some rarer treats such as tempura ice cream, black sesame ice cream, and fried rolls (not my favourite, but still fun to try). Hand rolls have a little too much rice in them but the sushi and rolls were well proportioned. Service was quick, and I'll definitely be back. In downtown kitchener, there are three sushi restaurants. Kinkaku is best for dinner, sushi star for lunch, and don't even bother with ye's sushi. read more

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Be sure to reserve ahead of time if you are coming in a large group! We reserved prior, and the restaurant was packed, which makes me think it may be difficult to walk-in and get a table. The prices at here are pretty comparable to Kinkaku for lunch/dinner for AYCE. I think the biggest differentiating factor that this place has is their smoked salmon sushi. Yum! Their sashimi and rolls were pretty standard but good still. They also have a good variety of desserts: black sesame ice cream, cheesecakes, deep fried mars bars, etc. Service was quick and friendly. Would recommend! read more

Sushi Star - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

Nice AYCE Sushi place in KW. They also have skewers which I think is not common for sushi restaurants, but is very tasty.

I was looking forward to trying out but Sushi Star left me disappointed. I am a big fan of AYCE sushi restaurants and I plan on trying out all of them in the KW region before I graduate. I was expecting something on par with or better than Kinkaku given the high 4 star rating on Yelp, but after giving this place a try, Kinkaku is still the best in my opinion. Environment: So just location wise Sushi Star is inferior to Kinkaku. It is located near the King/Cameron bus stop, which means you'd need to take the 7 bus from Charles Terminal. This is an added hassle given that you can easily walk to Kinkaku or even Ye's Sushi from the Terminal. The restaurant itself is pretty big, it's nice and bright, and good for groups. Food: I do like the fact that you can write down what you'd like to order on a paper as opposed to ordering with a server. The menu for dinner is quite extensive so it is better if you go with a group so you can try out more dishes. I feel that the serving here is quite large, which isn't good for an AYCE place because you will be filled up very early on, which discourages you from trying out other things. My favorite from this restaurant is their Chinese style skewers, which is something that isn't available at any other AYCE restaurants. The lamb skewer is the best by far, it is soft and flavourful, hot from the bbq. Other than the skewers the other dishes are just very average, not worth the higher pricing. I really can't remember what else I tried that was spectacular. Service: Just your average Chinese restaurant service quality, nothing new here. Yes, you will face the occasional missing orders that is a symptom at all AYCE restaurants. I came on Monday because I heard there is a special dinning pricing of $17.99, but unfortunately it is no longer available. Dinner pricing ended up being $25.99. Now that even the price is on par with Kinkaku, I just can't justify revisiting this place again...... read more

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One of the best, if not the best, AYCE sushi I've ever been to.The service was fast, and the staff were friendly. The selection and quality of their food were top notch. Their beef teriyaki served on a sizzling plate was delicious as well as the bbq ribs which did not have much fat. The fish on the soup, rolls, sushi was generously portioned. My eyes and mouth were happy with every plate that came to the table. I'm so glad we picked this restaurant over 168 and Jinzakaya. Lunch AYCE was for $26.99, but it was worth it!! read more

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By far the best sushi in KW region in my experience. The fish is so incredibly fresh, and the side dishes and desserts are also delicious. I would recommend the white tuna sashimi, and the fire salmon roll is so incredible as well. You will not be disappointed with any of the food you get here. read more

Sushi Star - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

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This is where I eat sushi. I always talk about going to other places, but my arse always ends up back here. Spider roll, volcano roll, cheese wontons I legit love it all. I'm not gonna give it a 5 cuz ALOT of the time they forget stuff and you have to order it twice, sometimes three -_- Oh well, try the Saigon Soup. It's coconut milk and tapiocas ..... I order like 10 at a time ..... HEY, they're small. *** The one Asian lady that works there (looks like a geisha) is always rude, don't be offended like I was, she stopped taking plates, and placed all the food at the one end of the table - she pretends not to speak English, but she knows .... ohhhhh, she knows. read more

I am reviewing SUSHI STAR again because the food and service are so consistently good. I go mostly for the sushi - which is terrific at this price (if you want really high priced sushi you can find those places in Toronto). I recently tried the sizzling teriyaki beef (served HOT on a sizzling plate) and give that 5 stars - tasty and nicely tender. Always enjoy the "roasted rice" green tea - refills gladly offered. In my travels across Canada, this ranks as one of the very best "all you can eat" SUSHI destinations. Great food at a very reasonable price. read more

Food was delicious but service was awful! Sashimi was fresh but the rolls were a little underwhelming. Tempura had little breading which I always appreciate. Their ramen is really good for an AYCE sushi place. Never got to try the skewers because their stove was broken which was disappointing because this was one of the reasons we came! Service was bad as they kept trying to give us dishes we didn't order, then blamed it on us! They also did not try to compensate for their broken stove after we told them we were disappointed. read more

Sushi Star - Sashimi!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

LOTS of items to choose from, and they are super fast and super friendly. Love the kitchen items. One of their must try is a sweet potato sushi roll... Skeptical at first but it is actually quite amazing. They have plenty of rolls to choose from. Servings are big, so make sure you check quantity per order. ALSO they seem to have a big flow of Uber/doordash coming in and out, so the place is pretty popular. read more

Time and time again I find myself in Waterloo for the weekend and looking forward to all-you-can-eat sushi from Sushi Star as one of my staple meals before I depart. AYCE sushi to me is a delicate balance between quality and quantity - it's not top notch, flown-in-from-Japan, best-ever sushi, but it needs to not be slimy, or frozen, or worse. I need to get as much as I ordered without arbitrary changes to the item/piece count. I need to be served in a reasonable time so my precious 1.5 hour seating duration isn't wasted (I eat slow!). I need the place to be comfortable and the staff to be smart and reasonable. So far - Sushi Star has met all of these requirements for me after multiple visits, and the usual crew still adores the place for their spicy skewers. The menu is quite diverse and there isn't anything they offer I would highlight that needs to be steered clear. There are definitely must-gets though - their skewers are great, not "Japanese-style" necessarily but still very satisfying. If you can handle your spice, go for the spicy ones! But be warned - they are actually spicy. The rolls and sashimi are great - and they do not skimp on portions when you order lots at once. The staff try their best to accommodate but they're not going to be very chatty or particularly accommodating - this is a no-frills, no-nonsense AYCE spot - if you have lots of dietary restrictions or other needs, unfortunately this place won't cut it for you. But let's be honest - if you can't enjoy most of the menu in large volumes, it's not worth your money anyways. Décor is simple and no-frills, reflective of the atmosphere. On weekends you'll see families and the large university student crowds that make the bus trek all the way to Kitchener for their sushi cravings satisfied. Prices have gone up a bit the last time I went, but for the occasions I am in KW area it's still worth the price. 10% off if paid in cash helps as well, so come prepared! read more

Sushi Star - Chicken skewers - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

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Now my favourite AYCE sushi in the KW area. (Edit: This was replaced by Kinkaku Izakaya, but it's a close 2nd and the best budget option!) Salmon sashimi is thickly cut and tasty. Cuttlefish sashimi came partially frozen. Spicy lamb skewer was absolutely delicious, grilled and seasoned with cumin. Any roll that says it has cheese will have lots more than most usual sushi places and I love it but it's not for everyone. I find the soya sauce is watery. Service is good, a pleasant departure from the AYCE sushi places that normally serve students closer to campus. The restaurant is smaller and I feel like that's also a big factor in getting better and more frequent service (the other being the apparent lack of students). Recommend trying the Sweet Sago Pudding (西米露) which is coconut flavoured. Definitely go for Monday $17.99 (cash-only) dinner special. read more

Sushi Star - Spicy skewers! Definitely try it, and make sure you eat it while it's still hot! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

It's so amazing, I hardly ever found like this good restaurant for sushi, finally! All staff are very kind. You should come here and enjoy your meals read more

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I used to go to sushi star when I was studying in UW , after graduated for 6 years I came back to the place. The taste has improved! They've got so many new products. Highly recommend the pink Angel Roll(looks good and tastes great), the sirloin beef is super tender. If you like sweet, you would love their stir fry noodle. read more

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It was pretty good! We were going to go to kinkaku but the wait was over an hour so we ended up here. I was not expecting much considering it was attached to a tire shop, but the food was quite good! Service was good too. I'd recommend the deep fried rolls. They also accommodated alterations which was nice. read more

Sushi Star - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

Great sushi restaurant. Good value for the price ($14.99 - lunch) and quality. Their chef's choice beef is absolutely delicious, as with their beef skewers (dinner only). One of the only sushi restaurants in the area that does the rainbow roll right. read more

Ordered delivery. Maki 3 option on menu with a crispy salmon hand roll on the side. The order arrived at my door an hour after the posted delivery time on their Just Eat app. Food was ok. Wasn't really appetizing. Order had soy sauce, ginger, wasabi and soup. Likely won't return. read more

Good for all you can eat sushi. Bad for tastiness. Sushi Star has a pretty good menu (but it lacks crucial details like what is inside their maki...what's a "hamilton roll"?), but quantity is their strength, not quality. The staff is friendly and courteous. Go with friends - it's fun and pretty good if you want to eat a lot of sushi, but don't expect the best eating experience of your day. read more

Amazing taste very fresh and the variety is white very fast service and very delicious read more

Sushi Star - Beef teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kitchener, Ontario

The only reason we stopped by was Because kinesku was busy. The apetizers were good but the sushi qualitywas not. NO WHITE TUNA ON A SATURDAY NIGHT at 5:00 and they charge 32/person. When I asked why there isn't any white tuna. The manager came up with a story about the entire city out of white tuna. We said ok and called kinkaku to ask if they had white tuna and in FACT THEY DID. read more

Yet another addition to the ayce sushi field in Kitchener. In comparison to Ye's, I feel that Sushi star has better quality service as it has a less crowded table layout. The food orders were rarely missed which is a bonus compared to many ayce sushi joints I have been to. My favourite dish was the Florida roll which combines pineapple (sweet) with Cheese (salty). I found the ration of rice per maki roll was appropriate and a welcome change from Ye's which tends to overload in order to fill the stomachs of patrons. Some of the rolls offered are sketchy at best such as the fried rolls, I would like to see the owners update their menu to reflect the customer's wants through a survey. The price point was reasonable at ~ $14 for the lunch 3.5 stars Pros - Service (2) - Selection of both rolls and dishes (2) - Price (0.5) Cons - Deep fried rolls and rolls which barely differ (1) read more

This is by far my favourite Sushi spot in KW! Huge selection of Sashimi and Maki Rolls. The Hand Rolls are my favourite. Management and staff are pleasant and polite. Service is fast and food is always fresh and beautifully prepared. My husband is not a fan of Sushi but he really enjoys the BBQ menu that has tons of selection. I highly recommend this place to anyone who enjoys Sushi and even to first time Sushi eaters. read more

It's 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding it up to 4 since it's in Waterloo. In Toronto, it would be 3 stars. To say that the exterior of the building is sketchy is putting it lightly. It's located in a former Coffee Time restaurant (the sign on the north side still mentions it), beside two New & Used Tire shops, and a vacant lot. The windows are covered in shades and the rapidly fading pictures of sushi do little to inspire confidence in the quality of food. After you go in though, it looks pretty good. The interior decor is quite chic, with an all glass anteroom (I can't actually think of another restaurant in KW with such an elegant feature. Seats were comfy. You can probably fit a good 30 people in here comfortably. Lighting is good. Real live tropical houseplants. I guess the owners assume that the exterior will be covered in snow half the year anyway. For lunch, I think it's quite a good deal at $14.99 for AYCE. Dinner is about $21.99 or $22.99 on weekends. Not overly expensive. The rolls don't get loaded up with rice. The quality of the fish, meat, and produce is reasonable. The skewers were quite good. The marinade had a bit curry powder in it and some other spices that I couldn't quite identify. That's actually a good thing in my book. This isn't really "japanese" food in my mind, but a southeast asian/guangdong spin japanese-style cuisine. Still, it's not bad, and executed quite well. I would come back. I came during the midafternoon non-rush period and even then service was a bit slow. You're coming here for cheap AYCE with reasonable quality. Don't get your hopes up about fast, friendly service. There's a Tim Horton's nearby for that. read more

Good restaurant. Better quality than Yes Sushi and Sushi 99. They carry cultle fish and other interesting items (deep fried stuff) Some of their special roles have too much rice (hence the rating) read more

Im surprised. Service and food were 100% on point here. Every ordered item came. When I ordered hot food and desserts, they knew to deliver hot foods first and desserts last. They did all this without me even asking! Food was really good overall. Rolls are decent. Hot foods are better. But generally good tasting. 5% discount with cash. Service was attentive and very efficient. This is easily a 5 star sushi AYCE resto. ***** read more

Sushi Star has improved a lot in their menu selection. They even have Chinese BBQ during dinner. Their service is very attentive during sit down meals. The take out has been consistent and of great value. The only downside is the dark decor since the blinds are all down. read more

Excellent.. awesome sushi everything was freshly made and tasted great.fantastic place wish it was near me it it's not.

Used to go here a lot before better places opened. A lot of the dishes and utensils are dirty. Service is okay and food is decent.

Incredible food and amazing service! The fish is always fresh and the rolls are made to perfection. The selection is wide and you will not be disappointed with anything that you order. Best sushi restaurant in KW by far! read more

Dynamite, salmon crispy, and rainbow rolls met all of my expectations not to mention it was served quite promptly... not something I can say about many sushi restaurants. read more

AYCE sushi at the top quality and service. A little on the expensive side at 30 for dinner but if you want to fill up more than you should, definitely the place to go in Kitchener. read more

Food was delicious and service was good. The seating is tight so be prepared to have your chair knocked many times as servers pass by.

Went on a Friday night at around 7:30pm. The menu is in a weird order, kind of disorganized actually, but very easy to look past. The chef gave us two free rolls to try which were delicious! They also forgot two things we ordered but we didn't bother to remind them. Other than that, the food was great and the staff was friendly. My favourite roll was the Disney roll. The sashimi was also very good. I can't wait to go back. read more