Sushi Tsunami in Fairfield Ca We came to Sushi Tsunami for the buffet with one goal: eat as much as humanly possible. And let me tell you... we understood the assignment. We went HARD. From ramen to hamachi kama, and more sushi than I probably should admit to eating, we basically treated the buffet like a personal challenge. Everything we tried was delicious, and we kept going back like we hadn't just sworn we were completely full five minutes earlier. The hamachi kama was , the sushi was fresh and delicious, and the ramen hit the spot. We stuffed our faces until our bodies finally filed a formal complaint. Of course, we had to have some hot sake with it, because apparently eating an irresponsible amount of sushi wasn't enough... we needed to make the experience even better. Great food, great variety, and definitely the kind of place you leave thinking, "I'm never eating again"... while already planning your next visit. Sushi Tsunami, you won this round. read more

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we gave this place a few chances and to be honest, the sushi is just mediocre, inconsistent, and overly priced. it's disappointing since there aren't more ayce sushi spots/options in the area. we felt like although they weren't too busy, we were constantly waiting on things (waited to be seated although there was no one waiting in front of us, waited to order, waited even longer to get our check and pay)....which is so odd for a place where the time is limited to 1.5 hours. our first time here was two months ago, and since then they've changed/added more limitations to the ayce options (for example, my mom looooves the grilled mackerel here and they recently changed it to where you can only order 1 per person...) they use too much rice in their rolls and although we ordered the lion king every round, each round tasted completely different which is so odd. flagging someone to get water/drink refills and to order another round was difficult. towards the end of our time there, we felt like we were inconveniencing the waitresses by the way they'd avoid eye contact (two times we caught the waitress actually rolled her eyes at us ) sad to say, we were so disappointed and won't be coming back. read more

Sushi Tsunami - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fairfield, California

I skipped the all-you-can-eat sushi menu since I don't usually eat that much sushi for lunch. The food was decent, but I didn't particularly enjoy the spicy tuna roll. It was just okay, and I've had better. The rice was falling apart, which was disappointing. They presented their entrees on large plates to make them look more substantial, but the portions were small. They gave me half a mackerel filet, which was disappointing since I've been to places that serve the whole fish. The salmon filet was cut in half and served in a small portion. I had the option to choose between rice or salad, but I couldn't have both or pay for the side. Rice and salad are the cheapest sides to include, so it's not fair to charge extra for them. Our server was attentive and checked on us, but we had to wait for the check, even though the restaurant wasn't crowded. read more

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Not sure if they're under new management or have new chefs but Sushi Tsunami has definitely stepped their game up since the last time I dined there. The sushi was absolutely delicious and fresh. The only thing that was kinda off putting was how loud the music was. But other than that I'd go back if I'm ever craving a diverse AYCE sushi experience. read more

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Still my go to AYCE sushi in Fairfield, but unfortunately the quantity of Fish to Rice is really dependent on the sushi chef. But if you let the waitstaff know they are quick to address any issues. Overall presentation was a little less appealing too. Food flavor was still at the same level and tasted fresh. Will be returning. read more

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A friend and I were looking for late night sushi on a Wednesday night and we saw that ST is open til 10p. Parking lot is well lit, and even stylish with vertical light bars. Due to our timing, there was plenty of parking available. Upon entry, we were greeted and advised that although AYCE ordering would close in 30mins, we could still choose to have that dining option if we desired. We were just looking to have a small order so we opted for a la carte. We had the Lion King, a Tempura Roll, a Tuna roll, and miso soup. Everything was delicious and arrived quickly. We enjoyed it very much and decided we have to come back at an earlier time to take advantage of the AYCE menu. Which is pretty extensive for the price! Side note, for some reason I really really loved their ginger! Not a lot of people like the powerful taste of ginger but for all the ginger fans, I just have to say you're in for a treat! The taste was so powerful, fresh, and clean! I felt so refreshed with every little sliver. We ate all our dishes but I kept sampling the ginger. The ginger was so amazing I had to ask if I could have some to take home, and to my Joy, they were happy to oblige. It was so good, that it literally put other sushi ginger to shame. Not to be too gross, but I actually had sushi again at another place a couple days later, and their ginger tasted like wet socks in comparison. Anyway, I was not expecting to be wowed by a condiment, but for all the Ginger lovers, Sushi Tsunami is a 10 out of 10! With tax and tip, it was about $50 for the 2 of us. Open late, tastes great, good pricing, awesome service, and a pretty and modern restaurant. All High marks! read more

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This hidden gem in Fairfield has some of the freshest sushi I've ever had! Their all-you-can-eat deal makes your dining experience worth it. The menu has a ton of variety from appetizers, one of my favorites being corn cheese! The space is quaint and clean. The employees are very friendly. Our food came out quickly after ordering every time. Highly recommend this spot if you're craving sushi. They also have a location in Concord. read more

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We went for the all you can eat. First of all, the service was excellent and plentiful! Thank you for that. The servers came around to take orders and refill items quite often. We appreciated this. The mixed tempura looked great. When I bit into it it was not crisp. It was greasy :( This made me feel sad because I was really looking forward to it. I tried the California roll, which was just okay. My stomach felt queasy after eating it. I tried the Dragon roll and that same feeling happened to my stomach so I quit trying to eat. I drank the lemonade instead. In other news, the decor of the restaurant was very nice. read more

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By far, one of my favorite AYCE sushi in the area. I am a regular customer along with my family (there's 14 of us). The staff is really friendly and accommodating and when there's a large group of us. We usually come here for a special event like birthdays, and it never disappoints. The service is quick and the food arrives fast. The restaurant is elevated and very clean. These are all great things especially when the food whole family is hungry! read more

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The food was decent but unremarkable. Japanese food lovers with a good appetite will find the value reasonable. The atmosphere was pleasant -- tables were well-spaced and the music was lively yet conversational. The three stars come down to service. Staff were friendly but inattentive -- after the initial order, they rarely checked back, and we had to flag someone down most of the time. Despite the restaurant being quiet, we were left waiting up to 10 minutes on a couple of occasions with no staff and no food in sight. Food arrived promptly when an order got through, but the inconsistent service dampened the overall experience. read more

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I came to Sushi Tsunami with a party of 7 at 6pm on a Thursday, and we were seated promptly. It's pretty dim inside, and a little cramped but clean overall. We opted for the all you can eat menu that included some of the more premium options. Services was nice, and we were able to find someone to place an order whenever we were looking, and food came out at a reasonable pace. While the quality of the fish was decent, the proportion of fish to rice was pretty skewed - the fish was either a reasonable portion or sliced pretty thin/small, and almost all of the pieces of sushi had too much rice. The rice itself wasn't the best quality, and because it was a little mushy it really quickly got to be too heavy and filling. I definitely recommend the nigiri over the rolls, and enjoyed the salmon, salmon belly, and yellowtail the most. The 49ers roll was pretty good, but the others I would probably skip. The inari filled with poke weren't bad either, but had a large amount of rice and was a little too heavily seasoned for my taste. If you like having a bunch of variety of non sushi items for AYCE sushi, this might be a good option for you, as they had plenty of other dishes that were decent - corn cheese, edamame, takoyaki, wings, bulgogi fries, etc. Overall, for the price I wouldn't say this AYCE experience is worth it for me. It was nice to try once but I cant say I'd recommend coming here. read more

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My husband and I went here on a Friday night. There was a waiting list, so we didn't wait that long. We noticed that the sushi seems to contain more rice. It made us very full early. The sushi chefs also changed. We couldn't finish the last roll so we were charged extra (not a big deal because we were able to take it home). Service was also slow. It took time to wave someone down for the check. Not sure if I would return if the sushi doesn't change. Too much rice, very little meat. See pictures. read more

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It was my first time here and the service was amazing! Everyone was so nice and kind and the ambiance inside was clean, sleek, and modern. The fish on the nigiri was really fresh but the rice was kind of dry, and not much vinegary like how usual nigiri is which kind of threw off the overall taste when eating it together. The takoyaki was my favorite appetizer :) read more

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The food came quick and we pretty good for all you can eat. The servers were extremely nice and thoughtful. The check on us regularly and filled our drinks. The restaurant is nice. Not to bright inside with just the right amount of lighting. I would come back. read more

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I've been here multiple times, and each time my experience here has been below average. Management could improve greatly. It takes forever to find someone to order your food and even longer for the food to come out, and the portions aren't even that great. Because of the long wait time, I tried to order multiple of the same item so I could get everything at once and avoid the wait time. For example, I tried to order 16 pcs of sashimi (before they took it out of the menu), but (who I assume is) the lead server denied me because he was unsure if I could finish it all. Weird because there was actually another server who was more than willing to put in that order for me...until she got flagged down by that same server and was told she couldn't do that anymore. Management needs to improve on the policies because it was extremely inconsistent, causing confusion between employees as well as customers on what quantities we're allowed to order. The description of the menu items aren't consistent either--the menu says one thing but another thing comes out. I ordered ceviche thinking I would get a traditional ceviche dish. The menu even had a photo of the traditional ceviche dish. Tell me why they came out with sashimi topped with green onion. On another instance, my brother ordered a sushi burrito thinking it would be wrapped in seaweed. Nope. It was wrapped in a tortilla. Don't get me wrong, the food is good; the raw fish is fresh and high quality, but until they improve on management, portions, and wait times, I won't be returning to this place anymore. read more

This is my second time going here and it improved from the first visit lol. Inside is well kept and nice. But parking might be a struggle during dinner hours Maybe because we went lunch time. 3 stars because they changed the menu from the last time we went here. Also, it was already slow during lunch time my food was kinda taking long. Also, the tuna nigiri tastes old :( I would still go here for a quick lil sushi fix read more

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Downhill on service and quality. We went here tonight for the "All you can eat" sushi deal. First off the service was pretty bad. We had to flag people down to get anything. INCLUDING Our baked sushi roll that was initially lukewarm when it reached the table the first time. When the cooks finish re-warming it, it sat there for at least 5 minutes. When we got it again it was still lukewarm but now over cooked. Every sushi roll had more rice than actually fish inside. Our Philly roll was almost all rice and a sliver of salmon and cream cheese. I finally ordered one more roll thinking it was maybe just an off roll. I ordered the spicy scallop roll. And like ALL the other rolls it was MORE rice than actual fish and product. We won't be back again. The last time we went I didn't write a review thinking it was an off day. NOPE! This place has dropped in service and food quality. Sad because it used to be good. read more

Sushi Tsunami - Spicy Rice roll that has a sliver of a scallop inside and drowned with sauce. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fairfield, California

Came with a group of friends and we all got the AYCE premium menu. The service was fast and all the workers were friendly. The sushi and nigiri were delicious, we loved trying all the different items in the menu. We left stuffed. It was a fun ambience. The World Cup was playing on the screens, we had a good time. read more

Sushi Tsunami - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fairfield, California

UPDATING REVIEW: This place is really falling off. It was great when it first opened and I've gone here a few times and the rice to fish ratio now is crazy. When we ordered, we already noticed that there was so much rice on the nigiri so we kind of lessened it and we were sat in front of the chefs where they told the server to warn us that they'd charge us. Yes that is fair however, they added more rice to our next orders AND the slices of sushi were way thinner. You can look at my previous pictures from months before compared to now. Pretty disappointed, will now be going to Pleasant Hill location instead. read more

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Great spot for all you can eat sushi if you like nigiri and rolls. There are 3 tiers of meal options ranging in price, the more expensive tier the more options you have. The second tier is $40 and the most bang for your buck, as you can order most nigiri and rolls, which are typically expensive items. The food is pretty good, obviously for the price it isn't amazing but it's fresh and tasty. The yuzu hamachi and Cajun salmon nigiri were standouts for me. The rainbow roll and lion king roll were well prepared. The potato croquettes and nachos were also very good. It's a newer restaurant so the interior is quite nice. The service is also really great, both times I've been here the servers were attentive and kind, checking in a couple times to see if we wanted to order more food. Overall, I highly recommend this place if you want to gorge on sushi items that are usually quite expensive! read more

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Went here on a Father's day and I'm glad that we had a reservation as there was a bit of a wait when we got there for walk ins. Ill divide my review into different sections. Place/location - Easy to locate and there are plenty of parking spots for the customers. The inside is spacious though with plenty of seating, The bathroom is well kept and clean. Nice ambiance and lighting. Food- You get to decide what Course option you would want for your entire group. A, B or C. each option gets more selection but the price goes higher as well. We chose B because option A didnt have nigiri. I like the selection and the quality of the food. I ordered and tried their tonkatsu, fried rice, takoyaki, almost all of the available nigiri, baked mussels and some other sushi rolls. Decent flavor, size and presentation. Comparable to other sushi places I've been to. I saw old menu pictures here that they used to serve sashimi but I guess not anymore. Deduct half star here Service- It was not bad of a wait, I would estimate average of 5 mins you'll get your food after placing the order. Servers kept checking in on us for water refills and more orders. Everyone was approachable and courteous. Value for your money- $40 was the cost per head of the course option we chose. I think it is a little bit pricey for what you can get. Value for money can be improved but still in an acceptable price range. another half star deduction here. Overall- Not bad for a Japanese themed AYCE. Will i be coming back? yes for sure. read more

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It hasn't gotten better sadly as time has passed from the grand opening. The menu has even gotten quite a bit shorter. The food was good but some things have just lost the pizzazz. The bathrooms are filthy, all the walls need a good deep cleaning, and not only was the paper towel dispenser empty and non operational but so was the auto dryer. Our waiter was lovely and polite, that's where I'll leave it. read more

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Food excellent, service is superb, and ambiance is up beat modern atmosphere. I eat here every week sometimes twice a week. BEST in town !! read more

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I went with some friends on Valentine's Day and we were fine waiting but what wasn't fine was how the host couldn't properly sit people. There were a lot of empty tables at one point and they kept seating parties of 2 at tables meant for 4 people when there were two open tables that seated parties of 2 empty for most of the time we were waiting. When my friend finally complained about the seating issues we were seated right away and aside from Amari none of the other waiters came to our table to take our orders even after Amari asked if they had. I understand a holiday is going to be busy but they were all running around like they didn't know how to handle a busy night, when it was slow the other time I went everything was great. Food as usual was delicious but to that male server with the glasses he needs to do better cause it seemed like after we were seated he told everyone else to avoid our table. There was no reason why all the servers could walk around taking orders and always skipped our table except for the one server. read more

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Older review that I forgot to post. Menu updated since then. They condensed the menu a little bit from when they first opened and prices did go up a few dollars from grand opening. Course B is where you really get the most bang for your buck for the nigiri alone. All the fish we ate was superb and fresh. I love that the nigiri comes with very little rice. We get full fast on rice, but this was the perfect amount. Keep track on what items are only one per person. I was bummed out to find out some things that I ordered multiple for are now only one to a person. Don't knock the rolls that are made from rice paper. I can't remember which one I had, but it was refreshing and a good palette cleanser. This is a perfect place for those who eat a mixture of things from raw to cooked. It is on the pricier side so make sure to go when you are ready to chow down. read more

This was our second time coming here, and we were excited since our first visit was really good. Unfortunately, our experience this time around was very different. It took quite a while for our server to take our order, and the food also took longer than expected to come out. Normally we'd understand if the restaurant was busy, but we came on a Wednesday night and there were only four other tables seated. My husband and I usually order nigiri and hand rolls. When I ordered the salmon skin hand roll, I ended up biting into something sharp that scratched the inside of my mouth. I spat it out immediately, thinking it was something from the salmon, but it turned out to be a small, hard, metal-like piece (was a dark grey metal shard - like a needle). We got our server's attention, and they apologized and remade the hand roll. When I asked what the object was, they said it might have been something used while cleaning the fish. I wish I took a picture, but I was really shocked, confused, and glad I spit it out. I can't imagine what would have happened if I swallowed it! Even though they remade the food, I was honestly too nervous to eat anything after that. It definitely put a damper on our experience, especially after such a great first visit. read more

Food is good. Service is disappointing. The person who was behind cash register... brought mom to celebrate mom's day. My child is picky eater, informed. He told me he would charge my child. I guess manager or supervisor came and waived that. But man get your policy straight. Ambiance is loud. It's a nice place with nice food... but policy is turn off... not sure if I want to return despite sharing how awesome this place is. Overall, ok experience, this is 2nd time. My orders did not come properly and had to re-order. read more

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It was my first time here, and I've been to plenty of AYCE sushi spots so I understand that sometimes places use a bit more rice or filler to make the rolls more filling. But this was honestly a little overboard. I actually pulled out my phone to take a picture because the rolls were that unbalanced. We had a few rolls before the unagi roll came out, and we already felt like the fish-to-rice ratio was off. We even asked one of the servers if they could reduce the amount of rice in the next round, but he said no. When the unagi roll arrived though, the whole table laughed because it looked like we ordered a rice roll with a side of fish instead of the other way around (look at the pics yourself!). My friend even joked that they put even more rice on the rolls just because we had asked for less. We honestly didn't think it was too big of a deal as we could have just taken some rice off the sushi roll ourselves, so we left some excess on the plate for them to take. However, one of the waitresses said they cannot clear a plate off the table unless it was completely empty (no excess rice). On the positive side, the service was friendly. Since we were a party of about 10 people, they seated us in the large private room and were very attentive. The ambience inside was nice and I liked the decor. The outside is a little sketchy since it's right off a busy street, but once you're inside, it feels much better. In conclusion, there is nothing too extraordinary about this place that would make me want to come back, unfortunately. read more

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Although the food was decent the service was slow and our waitress stated since our pitch of beer came after 2 rounds of all you can eat (approximately 20-30 min) she would not charge us. Now looking at the receipt she did charge us and it was $35. We won't be going back, not worth it at all. read more

Went here with my husband to check out the new place. It used to be momo sushi and in comparison the revamping of the place has improved greatly. The general layout is similar but the flooring, tables, and booths and overalls decor has been updated for the better. Service was fast and sushi was brought in quickly. Can't complain if you're hungry for sushi, you may just want to go for all you can eat to be honest. read more

Tsunami Sushi is one of my favorite sushi buffets in the area! I love how they have a wide variety of dishes other than sushi you can order! It's a sit down restaurant, so your waiter will come to your table and take your order and bring your food to you which is convenient. My favorite orders at this buffet are the lemon sushi, takoyaki, and salmon nigiri's. The ambiance at this place is quite nice too. It's a dimly lit and the way the food is presented makes this place seem very high end. The only complaint I have is that you can only order 3 items at a time per person, so if you're ordering something of small quantity like nigiri's, it will come out slowly. read more

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Wait staff was super nice and friendly, the restaurant as a whole was clean and modern. However, the food was far from fresh. Everything just had too much rice. From the picture you can see the ratio of rice to filling is absurd. Nigiri is similar. As we were leaving the restaurant you can see a majority of the fish in the display cases is precut, so thats probably why things didn't taste as fresh. Also there was a guy in the back scrubbing the grout on the floor with a griddle scraper??? They could definitely improve the way they make/treat food. If you're in the mood for sushi, you're better off going to a gas station or Safeway read more

Sushi Tsunami - Seriously? - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fairfield, California

This place used to be good when they opened, but now they have almost doubled their prices, changed their hours, and eliminated the late night promo which was the only reason my wife and I went to the restaurant to begin with. The selection and food quality are mediocre at best. It was tolerable as a budget option but it's not worth anything close to around $40/PP. We will not be back! read more

Tsunami sushi is an all-you-can-eat quality sushi experience. The menu is loaded with goodies and the sushi was excellent. I recommend trying the volcano roll and finishing with some chocolate mochi. Plenty of drink options with all the favorites and things like apple-mango soju. Heads up, prepare to wait 45+ min and fight for parking. (Totally worth it though) read more

Sushi Tsunami - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fairfield, California

Tried this new Japanese/Korean AYCE restaurant in Fairfield. Plenty or parking. Some poeple say wait time is long and service is slow,but we went on a Friday night dinner and no wait and service was reasonable. Staff was nice and checked on us a few times. The restaurant is nice and big inside. Plenty of seating. My husband and I tried the course A $32.95 wich was a great deal but if you like more of nigiri style sushi I would do the course B instead which we wish we did. But overall the choices was not bad. Rolls were decent and made fresh. Loved thier seaweed salad,miso soup and japchae were ok. Can't wait to go back to try other food they have on their menu. read more

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Well I only wish my stomach was bigger because I want more. Their Salmon belly and nigiri was superb. Also their rainbow roll was delicious and came really fast so the service was perfect. read more

Sushi Tsunami - That fatty salmon is good even the regular Salmon nigiri is excellent. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fairfield, California

Another review update, prices are now $39.99 but still worth every penny. The sushi is always fresh, the best sushi in town! read more

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We just ordered a roll and some apps. We enjoyed what we picked but will probably try something different next time.

I am not one to post a bad review but this place is a total disappointment. They say all you can eat sushi but it's more like all you can eat rice! The proportion of rice to fish is ridiculous. The fish cut was paper thin you can literally see through. Short staff but they are super friendly. Such a disaster and disappointing experience. read more

First time here Clean and tidy Quick service Nice friendly Good amount of great selections Fair price, they have lunch specials too Will be back again for more read more

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