average sushi. but good for an all you can eat. would probably only come here twice a year. overall service was decent sushi was mediocre

honestly, my experience there was by far...one the worst I ever had in my life! the worst cheap suhi/preparation/presentation ...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cheapness was take it to another level by this cheap restaurant...everything is bad, complicated, untasty, poor refrigeration chain care, rotten avocados, and NOT ENOUGH ENGLISH to explain their crazy menu/system....dirty tables...2 employees sleeping in the kitchen...gosh! looks like theyre living there!!!!!! food was terrible! even the cheap rice was overcooked and sticky....for sure I will call health department!!! peoples life..... are in disease risk there!!!!!! read more

This is the best Sushi Place I have been to! We have a local place in Saint Louis, MO, but it is no comparison! It is so fun to wait for the items you want arrive on the train! Lots of selection including desserts and fresh fruit! All food was very fresh and delicious! Train was quick and the food was not scarce! So much to eat and try! The best thing is it comes in 2-4 pieces per plate so you don't have to eat a whole roll and can try different things you wouldn't normally try! Awesome fun and fun atmosphere. The wait staff was nice and friendly and would defiantly come back anytime we are in Nashville! read more

The last two times we've been here have been average. We bought a coupon off of Groupon and saved $10 on our entire bill. Our problem with Sushi Train was the choices of sushi. There wasn't a whole lot to pick from when we went. We're thinking maybe if we go on a weekend night then it'll be better. *shrugs* read more

Okay, this sushi is probably not "4 star" worthy but the experience and value deserve top marks. The concept (which I believe is common in Japan) is different than any other Nashville sushi joint. The sushi revolves around the restaurant and diners are able to select which dishes they would like. Again, the sushi is mediocre but the value, concept and excellent service get top marks in my book! read more

I really enjoyed this place. The sushi was great & I loved being able to try different kinds since the portions on the "train" are smaller. Prices are reasonable as well & it's a nice atmosphere. I'll definitely be back. read more

I absolutely, L0VE L0VE L0VE this place! I've been going here since it first opened in the year of 2013 and Ive been accompanied by the same exact waitress since. If you ever go, ask for Kipley! I promise you she is the best! If served by her, you'll never leave disappointed! She knows my usual, the Salmon roll with a sweet tea and yum yum for my dipping sauce. I usually attend the Happy Hour special where you can choose from 2 to 3 different types of sushi rolls. Added is a salad or soup as well. You can never go wrong with this place! read more

This was some of the best sushi! Reasonably priced! And overall a lot of fun!!! I will definitely be back!

This place is great. My son loves it as well! We took friends there recently and were a little bummed that they don't stock the train through out lunch including the last 1-2 hours before closing until dinner. There were rolls we wanted to get, but couldn't since there was only an hour and half left for lunch (they said they stop adding rolls). I was told I could pay extra for the roll, but I took it as poor service. read more

This place is awesome! Very fresh sushi and they have better desserts then some other expensive restaurants. See you soon

I used to love the train, but with the "all you can eat" pricing the quality has taken a sharp dive down. The Alaska roll had a sliver of salmon and no avocado at all. The Kani salad is a gloppy mess of mayo and the seaweed salad is 50% cucumber. I used to go about 2 times a month. I won't go back. read more

Read the reviews on yelp. They were spot on. Went with a group of friends. With the all you can eat off the train and the menu together it comes to almost $20 with tax. This was a nice restaurant, not buffet style kind if place. So much better quality. I will be going back. read more

Excellent experience here today. Awesome atmosphere, clean facility, like nothing else in Nashville. Only complaint (if one could even call it that) is that selection on the "train" may not appeal to less-adventurous sushi eaters. One could desire a few more plates of basic rolls without, for example, eel sauce toppings. This is hardly an issue, though, as you can easily order your desired rolls off the menu. This will definitely be a go-to spot. read more

We love Sushi Train. Nashville is 2 hours away, so when we are in town, where we eat is a big decision. We always eat as Sushi Train. The sushi is excellent, and the Kani salad is awesome. Love the fact that we can control the price by picking just what we want off the train. read more

This is an amazing concept. The train is worth the trip. My daughter and I dined from the menu and the train. Very good service from our waiter. My first time here, my daughter has been several times. I will be going back. The plates are color coded so you know the prices. There is a sign displayed the color plates near your table. read more

Fun concept. Well done. I got full before I was able to try all the variety constantly moving by. Desserts too.

The food was not what I expected. I am a sushi connoisseur and I was not impressed!!! Sushi was not fresh and the train the they put the sushi on was broken ... lol. read more

A fun way to enjoy a date night meal. After a very short wait to be seated, we were soon enjoying some of the wide variety of sushi that traveled past us on the train. The sushi was good, especially for the Americanized version of sushi. I started eating sushi when I lived in Japan, so I am more of a traditionalist when it comes to sushi, so I can't give 5 stars, but I will definitely go back. read more

I agree with the reviews that say the sushi train is not always of a great quality. However go for the dinner deal and order some of the hot dishes on the menu, some really tasty items on there! Tempura, teriyaki, hibachi, etc... some very good sauces and fresh tasting food. read more

We love this place! The atmosphere is awesome and the sushi variety is awesome. Service is good and they always offer groupons!

The stuff on the train was OK, nothing incredible. The chicken and rice I had ordered off the menu had a strong taste of dirty tap water, and was barely edible - I was afraid I would get charged for wasting it had I not ate it, so I was forced to make an attempt at it. I've had much better sushi experiences elsewhere in Nashville. read more

Not sure where the bad reviews come from- I really enjoyed Sushi Train. The sushi was very fresh and very good, melt in your mouth tender. I will be back very soon. read more

My daughter and I had a fantastic experience there. The food was very fresh and we couldn't stop eating. I am looking forward to taking the rest of my family there when we go visit our daughter that just started her college at VU. It was entertaining to see the food go by you and reasonable pricing. The service was nice. We were never in a sushi restaurant that the food rides by you and you get to pick and choose. Like I said very entertaining and different. We are from the west coast and wish something like this was close to us. I recommend this place highly. read more

I like this place, we eat here a lot. Good food. Actually, great food. EXCEPT WHEN THE NEWEST waitress doesn't understand the pricing structure of the different color plates and overcharges me by $28. Not a happy camper at this point. Yes, I understand the $8.99 special for lunch... do you? We like to "eat off the train" .. but that doesn't mean I want to be charged extra for that. We happen to LOVE the red plate sushi, so charge me for what I eat, not $8.99 AND then on top of that the red plates..arrgh. So frustrated. read more

It was good. Some of the sushi was NOT impressive. The menu items were good and they do serve sake. For what we spent, I feel we could have had a better selection elsewhere read more

Great food and service - Micky was our server tonight and she was wonderful, good sushi as always and the price can't be beat!

the all you can eat option for $17.99 is a great deal, is it Nobu? no, but pretty darn good for the price.

They have a great lunch special and I go often for carry out. Everyone is always very friendly and the sushi is fresh with generous portions. Love it! read more

Horrible. Terrible. Awful. Go to Sonobana which is just right by in the same complex. This place is about pretending to be a sushi place.

Agree with Ew(w). Very mediocre sushi and looks like it has been riding the train all night. A friend of mine believes she got food poisoning from there which does not surprise me. They are not long for this Nashville world.... read more

Its a Chinese made sushi...the food is not decent at all...and with that quality, the sushi are way too expensive!

A missed flight lead to an unexpected solo adventure day in Nashville (the kind of day in which a full-time resident can trick himself into feeling like a tourist). So for dinner, I headed over to Sushi Train, with high expectations (I mean this in a genuine way, I left the big city version of me that might've scoffed at conveyor belt sushi in a strip mall at home). I was excited by the idea of grabbing what I want, when I need it, going at my own pace, a phenomenon usually reserved for traditional buffets (but let's be honest, there is nothing too 'personal' or intimate about the pace of life in such establishments). As for the food, I was impressed by the mix of standards (pork gyoza appetizer, salmon roll, an incredibly fresh yellow tail sashimi) and the more exotic and inventive, such as a roll with tuna, apple, and jalepeno, which wasn't actually spicy but had a really bright fruity pop to it that I would've expected to taste at Las Paletas. The value is there--if you're careful. The better looking options are usually found on red plates ($4 each), with the enticing $1.25 price point reserved for simpler fare such as the asparagus roll (I didn't indulge). I would recommend getting an appetizer or entree to supplement the conveyor belt options--just the pork gyoza for me--however, I imagine the temptation to grab many little colorful plates would still be there. The stomach seems to trick the mind more at sushi restaurants than at most, I've found, and thus the little stack of empty plates builds ever higher, until some kid of will power says enough. I will be going back, next time bringing some comrades with whom to fight over who gets the last piece of spicy tuna. read more

I go here almost every Saturday. The food and the service is great, the atmosphere is energetic yet inviting, and the price is hard to compete with. My only wish is that they play traditional music because the atmosphere feels like I am in Japan, but the music feels like I am at a teen pop concert. I always end up leaving in pain from how full I am because I can't stop eating. I love it. See you next Saturday. read more

Go at lunch, and stay away from the train. This review is based on 4 visits, 2 at lunch, 2 at dinner. The food is pretty much the same at both times, but cheaper at lunch. As other reviewers have pointed out, the offerings on the train are tired and uninspiring. I've had better grocery store sushi at half the price. (Which, if you know about grocery store sushi, should tell you something.) The lunchtime plate offerings are decent ... not great, but decent. My husband always gets shrimp and vegetables, but somehow, only 3-4 shrimp end up on the plate. What I do like is that they keep the sodium under control. There are plenty of Asian restaurants that do a better job. For all the hype, the sushi is subpar. The plates are okay for a quick lunch. The fact that the place is nearly empty whenever you go is very telling. read more

I took my Sushi Queen to the lunch buffet here this afternoon and it was sensational. The ambiance, service, chairs, silverware, and bathrooms are of the highest quality (and in pristine condition). More importantly, the food itself is delicious and infinite. I highly recommend the buffet in particular... CHOO CHOO!! The train never stops! And, for the reasonable price of $9, neither will your satisfaction should you choose to patronize the Sushi Train buffet. 5/5. read more

The cashier girl is so shitty , she has bad attitude, she so pissed , the food comes very late they are unprofessional it takes them a long time to bring the food and when it came it was cold read more

Awesome rotating sushi bar! They had a good variety of rolls, as well as different apps and deserts. We ordered some fresh edamame so it would be hot (verses getting it from the rotating bar). I like that the rotating bar is completely enclosed and refrigerated! I have been to other sushi places and the rotating bar was open. Not only does the sushi stay super fresh, and at the correct temperature, but also people are unable to pick something up and touch your potential plate and then put it back, which is gross! Our waiter was also very friendly. While we were there, there was this woman across the way giving the waiter a very hard time and being very rude, in our opinion, saying her food took way too long and other various things. Meanwhile her three young children are laying on their chairs, laughing and playing loudly, and carrying on next to her. They're kids so it's not like it was bothersome, just this woman seemed so oblivious and meanwhile is complaining and being disrespectful and talking down to the waiter, saying things like "Come on, can I have my check already!" loudly enough for us 4 tables away to hear. He handled the situation well, and was respectful regardless. I appreciated that, having worked in customer service for 4 years back in the day. Overall, great experience. We will definitely go again the next time we visit Nashville. read more

After my third visit, I believe the husband and I have finally mastered the train. Sitting towards the front of the train is definitely worth it. Mix the menu items with the train. In a typical sushi place like Sonobana, Ginza, or Wild Wasabi I walk out with a personal $40 tab. Here, a huge and tasty Crunchy Shrimp Roll (10 rolls) is $5 along with a mixture of $1.25 Fried Roll (no clue what's in it, but it's addictive), Naruto Roll, Rainbow Roll, Titan Roll, Salmon Roll. I have yet to break $20. My husband has never been more thrilled. Green tea is the powdered kind. Ask for a pot if you suck it down as fast as I do. Ample parking and good music. read more

First of all, we have been to Sushi Train many times in the past and spent a considerable amount of money there. We went in last night for dinner with some out of town guests. This was two separate families on two separate checks. The woman brought our drinks after about a 15 minute wait. She went to take our order and we told her all 5 people would be doing the buffet and that we had a $10 off Groupon and our out of town guests also had a groupon. The waitress said, "you can only use one groupon". We explained that we were two different checks/families etc. She said "only one Groupon for your whole table" so we told her we would go to another table and our friends would stay at that one and she said "still only one groupon". I said "that is fine, we will go somewhere else, thanks" and our waitress said, "ok" and walked away. So we walked across the parking lot to Sonobana and spent $100.00 there and left the nice gentleman a great tip. Sonobana was kind, and brought our drinks out in less than 5 minutes. We will go to Sonobana instead of Sushi Train from now on. read more

Love the quality of the sushi I have always gotten there and for my husband's birthday we had them put together a huge tray for his party and it looked great and tasted even better. The service usually isn't that great, but we go there for the food and it never disappoints. read more