What drew me in to try this restaurant was the AYCE bbq and sushi, for $25 lunch sign outside. I did not further investigate what that entailed, or read any reviews....until the day of our lunch. I read some reviews and felt maybe it wasn't worth the money or time. But my sister convinced me we should just give it a try. We arrived about 130p on a Tuesday for.lunxh, we got sat right away as restaurant had many tables open. We come to find out that the $25 didn't include sushi, and so we chose the silver level to start for our first time. There are 3 levels ne t being gold and then premium. TBH I didn't see what the other levels included because silver was gonna be sufficient. I'd read that the meat was tough as wagyu should be tender. But this was Australian wagyu, so not as tender as japanese wagyu which was offered on the premium level. The meats were thinly sliced enough, and cooked easily. Ordering was super easy on QR code. Up to 10 items every 3 minutes. After we got the hang of it, meats and sushi started rolling out. What stood out to us was the bulgogi. Wagyu fried rice, wagyu udon, hangar steak. The self serve sides were cucumber kimchi, kimchi, seaweed salad, radish, green salad, bean sprouts, and edamame. We left the restaurant full and content. The dishes were cleared very frequently, and our server was friendly and attentive. Restaurant is nicely decorated all throughout. I'd certainly dine here again. read more

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Believe or not, the best part of our meal here was the sushi. The rolls were well constructed and had great fish to rice ratio, very flavorful too. The sashimi was ok though, the fish quality wasn't particularly amazing. I was disappointed with the meat quality. Almost every cut except for the boneless short rib was dry and chewy. The portions were also small per order but I didn't mind this as it allowed us to try everything before getting full. The sides like unagi and takoyaki were OK but definitely tasted like they've been reheated from frozen. The service was pretty good though so I'll give them that, but probably won't be returning. We went with the silver menu, tried almost everything and would say it wasn't worth it because of the meat quality. I would have definitely been more upset if we came on a weekend and had to wait long for this. The inside of the restaurant is cute though. read more

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When we walked in, the manager was coming to the front desk, and yelled at the server that was there saying "I told you I dont want anybody here, go there and do something!" That already put a bad taste in our mouth even before eating. The servers were all great and came back promptly with out requests and checking with us multiple times.Anyway, we proceeded. We got the premium menu and i was under the impression that we get the menu under the premium, AND the rest of the choices from gold and silver. Guess i wasnt used to getting the most expensive tier and not getting all the choices. Whatever is noted under premium is what you get. The plates come out with only 1-3 pieces of meat. For two people its ok but i can imagine it might be an issue. We liked the A5 wagyu flank so we ordered 15 orders which had 3 in each plate The background is pretty standard for ayce bbq, loud music, busy everywhere. Will i go again? Probably not. The price is too high for the quality of meat, even if its a5 read more

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I'll start with the positives here: the interior was very aesthetic, and the service was kind and relatively quick once we were seated. That being said, there were a few downsides to eating here, all of which seem like they discredit the experience enough that the price tag isn't worth it anymore. We had a party of 14 ready with a reservation for 1:00pm today, and we weren't seated until 20 minutes past our reservation time. Once seated they informed us of the limit on each round of orders. Each half of the table could only order 10 items per round. Typically this isn't a problem, but the platter sizes here are incredibly underwhelming. Many of the plates came with only two-four thin slices of meat. This meant that we spent a lot of time re-ordering meat so that we would have enough to feed everyone at once. The meat was also quite chewy rather than tender and soft, like Wagyu should be. Their Silver AYCE has a lot of options, but not so many that the experience felt like it was worth about $40/person. All of the beef was Wagyu, but it felt too chewy to really impress me, and their overall plate size was so small that it felt like I had to order every other minute rather than sit and enjoy my meal! read more

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Pretty good! I came in for the meat and ended up stuffed. What impressed me the most was the sushi. The Silver tier gets you a good variety and they were all pretty good considering it's AYCE. My favorites were the Dragon Roll and Lion King. The Salmon Jalapeno and Truffle Tuna appetizers were also fantastic. Very refreshing and a great way to change things up when you need a breather from meat. As for meats, they were ok. I really liked the Plate cut and the Hange. Both were tender and the plate was definitely flavorful with ample fattiness. The Plate cut doesn't disappoint, so that would be my meat of choice. The bulgolgi was ok and so was the "Masasa". Service was nice! Everyone was friendly and they were quick to keep the table free of empty plates. In terms of food output, it was ok. Some of the items lagged maybe 2-3 rounds behind, but most came out quickly. As for other items to skip... I wouldn't reorder the the Salmon Lover, as the spicy salmon inside the roll wasn't really for me. I also didn't find the clay pot rice to be that special. I'd say if you want rice, you'd get more value with sushi instead. I'd even prefer plain rice. The clay pot rice didn't get crispy enough for my liking, which was the main point of interest for me. Overall, I'd visit again! The sushi was delicious and there were some decent meat cuts too. I'd love to try for lunch if time allows. read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Soft opening for the newly renovated Wagyu Grill. It's pretty much Xian removing the steam tables and converting it all to grilling. Perhaps the steam pot concept was too innovative for this area as it seems like the yakiniku section always seemed to be more popular. It made sense to just change it all, and the changes welcome a more focused menu that makes them easier to better serve their customers. They got some nice cast iron grill plates that makes it so nice to get a great sear on their meats, and their selection of different sushi adds a nice pallete refresh when you get fatigued from too much yakiniku. All-in-all.. a change that will hopefully help them able to fulfill the demands of the ayce yakiniku market. read more

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Had lunch here and went with the Gold Tier. Everything was so good! AC was an amazing server, she is super thoughtful, attentive, and also gave us great recommendations. Definitely coming back soon! read more

Went here for the first time with coworkers. It was fairly empty and it was nice. Went right after work and since we were there around 3pm, we were able to get the lunch price of $25. Decent enough selection. The Wagyu meat was great, workers were friendly, ramen was good but interestingly very tiny so seems like a lot of work for a small amount. Sushi took some time to make. Would go again. read more

The food was very good and the ambience was really nice. The wagyu was delicious and the restaurant has a great atmosphere. When we arrived, we clearly told the staff that we were a group of three separate parties and preferred three separate tables. However, they insisted on seating us all at one big table together. We would have preferred to sit separately as requested, so that part of the experience felt a bit uncomfortable. Overall, the food and ambience were excellent, but it would have been better if the seating preference we mentioned upon arrival was respected. read more

Came to visit a family member, and we came to the restaurant for lunch. It has several tiers with different pricing, but with a typical $25/person of a lunch menu is plentiful. For an AYCE bbq joint that have a small selection of sushi rolls, sashimi, takoyaki, ramen and wagyu selective choices of meat. Although we have 1.5 hrs of dining experience with ordering up to 10 items every 3 minutes gave us plenty of time to decide what to get for our next round of food. Each order comes really fast. Easily scan the menu with phone for each order, and click back to order some more. We did that 3 more times before we ended the order for our table. Food were delicious, fast service and decent prices for AYCE with various options. We'll definitely come back next time. read more

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When walking in you are in a completely new area of the Milpitas plaza. I was shocked to see how beautiful it was on the inside. We got the premium menu to try for my birthday. It had the most amount of Wagyu and it was definitely the most interesting. Our waiter was great, but everything is ordered through the website to limit interruptions it made the moment more intimate. The quality of the Wagyu was great. I really enjoyed the wasabi they offered and the garlic slices to cut the fat. My favorite sauce they had was the ponzu. I was very surprised to see that the food options like the clay pot rice and the black garlic ramen was a sample size. I really enjoyed it because it was more of a sample and not like they were trying to fill you up. It was also surprisingly good. Really enjoyed my birthday here and would do it again! read more

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I am not a big fan of beef, but I decided to give this restaurant a try since they also have sushi and sashimi on the menu. We came here for Sunday lunch. There was no wait, and we were served immediately. The food came out quickly each time we ordered. The quality of the food was excellent--not only the wagyu, but also the sushi, sashimi, and side dishes. The service was great, and the waiter was very attentive. We will definitely come back to try the higher-tier menu. read more

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Price wise it's competitive. All you can drink priced well in hopes you eat less. The food itself I'm gonna give a B-. The sushi and sashimi are honestly fine... everyone of course goes for the high value beef cuts and I just felt some of the cuts just weren't up to snuff compared to other options in town. But all in all if you need a KBBQ fix and in the area it works. But there are other choices like say in Fremont that's higher reviews read more

Since my daughter went back to NY, I and my wife wanted to scout some new restaurants, we went to Milpitas shopping center and saw this buffet, the prices seemed to be reasonable so we went in. This place used to be other buffets before, it's been changing many times, especially in a food center with all types of Asian restaurants. It's difficult to find a parking space in a huge parking lot on the weekend. We had to wait for a good 20 minutes to get a table for 2, quite crowded. There are a few tiers for dining, we chose the least expensive one for $36. The server was quite attentive and pleasant, the salad bar is plentiful with things we like. We can order from the menu 10 things at a time which is nice. The sushi appetizers are excellent. The beef looked fresh and tender only if you don't over cook them. We like the bulgogi very much. Marinated just right and tender. For the price and the services, this place is very good. We'll take my daughter here next time she visits. read more

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Jonathan , served us walked us through the menus and was sooo polite and had amazing service he was extra attentive and point all of the best items out read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I have been to this location a few times now. There prices are reasonable for an AYCE. I do wish I can have more Japanese wagyu options and also would be night to have different side dishes to choose from. I also wish there was tofu as an option to eat as well. Also would be night to have a dessert option as well. The cooking process is nice and the surface is wow. I love the grill. For the service, I do wish the servers would be more active in engaging with the customer and checking on them more often. It is nice order thru your cell but human interaction is better. As for the ambience I would say you will have to speak a little more loud talking to the other people sitting with you. This place does play common Asian music. I do wish that they did some events in this building because every time I come the place does feel empty. So with some issues with everything I said I gave a 4 star instead or a 5 star. read more

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Food was excellent worth spending Father's Day here service was superb ambiance good. Will definitely coming back. Was the price worth it I guess it is if your eating premium meet and side dish was great read more

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I came here for the first time with a group of friends on a Friday night. It was super crowded and the wait was an hour (group of 8 split into 2 tables). I had heard good things about this spot - especially considering they offer ayce Wagyu, Ramen, and Sushi. Our group agreed that the food was just okay. We ordered the premium option and a few sushi rolls. Personally, none of the sushi really stood out. As for the wagyu, some pieces were good, while others were okay. All the meat besides one looked red and fresh. There was one order in which came out extremely brown and did not look appealing to eat. Overall, everything was just okay, don't think I'll be coming back but I'm glad I got to try this place out! read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I took my sister here while she was visiting from LA, and we absolutely loved this place! The food was incredibly delicious, with great quality and variety. On top of that, the service was fantastic from start to finish. It was the perfect spot to treat her to a great meal. We had an amazing time and will definitely be back! read more

Okay Wagyu Grill, its a great place for value especially when you go during lunch from 11-4 PM Mon-Fri since its only 25-26 dollars per person. Honestly great value for what you are getting considering its 6 cuts of wagyu, all the sushi, some non-beef meat, the sides, and other prepared foods. But honestly just prioritize the beef since that is why you are here. Shout to Jonathan, our server, he was a nice guy and showed that he cared. Overall the ambiance follows the theme of many ayce places lately where its dark on the inside albeit by color choice but it does not mean its trying to hide anything. Overall 4 or maybe 4.5 stars because for the value its good and sets a standard however it does not set a revolutionary standard to be a 5. read more

Great value for ayce. Atmosphere is nice. Our server, AC, checked in on us frequently and was very friendly.

I came here with friends on a Friday and had a really good time! There were 8 of us, so we all fit in the VIP room in the back, which was perfect! The service is excellent. You can order every 3 minutes, so food comes out very quickly, and you can order 10 items at once. A real pro move was ordering 3-4 portions of the same kind of meat, so you can cook a lot at once if you have a group of 3-4, since some portions are smaller than others. Most of the meat isn't seasoned like traditional bbq, but they have a really good sauce bar, and you can order random things like garlic and butter. They have good sushi offerings as well - especially the fried California roll. Definitely recommend the premium, just because you can get so many more things, especially given then 90 minute time limit. Other than that, a really good restaurant that everyone should check out. Bonus points - there are a few dessert places right around it, so you can get something yummy after if you have space. read more

Great food and service was attentive I love the salmon sumonomo and the salmon jalapeños I like the wagyu steak I went for the 25 dollar lunch price and it was delicious Don't be shy and ask for grill change I did it and there was no issue It's all QR code orders and you can order ten items and three min break between read more

I would come back. $37pp and definitely more fun than hot pot/grill combo. The sushi is fine nothing unexpected, and they also had some vegetable options to lighten from the meat. The bar of food had some sauces, some banchan like kimchi, bean sprouts, and edamame. Service for cooked foods and rolls can be a bit slower but I like how everyone can order from their own phone instead of with a server. read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE offers sushi and wagyu meats in a Japanese grill style. We came here on a Sunday for lunch and was able to easily get a reservation through yelp which was great. They have a self serve bar for sides and sauces which is a nice touch. To order meats you use a QR code which I was worried would make things complicated but the orders came out fast and accurate 95% of the time which I was impressed by. But unfortunately the meat quality didn't stand out to me and the menu felt limited even for the price. We chose the silver tier and for two people it was ~$75. The tastes of the sides were either too salty or too sweet. Parking was easy since it's a large center. Although I'm glad I got the opportunity to try Wagyu Grill AYCE I will likely not be returning due to price and quality of food. read more

First time here but feel so welcome by friendly greeting by Vi, young girl at front desk. She was so patient explaining the differences between all menu costs then quickly guide us to the table with smile on her cutie face. Our table service is also nice Foods came pretty fast, fresh and decent Maybe next time I would try with Premium price to get better options. Overall had great experience here read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Love the garlic ramen The rice bowl is pretty good too - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Amazing food & service, kudos to Jonathan for taking care of us. The food quality was good and Jonathan gave us good tips.

This was one of the best AYCE places I have been to in a long time and I definitely would recommend coming here if in the area. I love their ordering concept with the app, 10 orders each time, 3 min wait till next order. They come to drop off your order pretty fast so you don't lose your appetite just waiting for meat to come lol. All the wagyu cuts were delicious, we had the bawe Silver option for dinner and menu and was more than enough. Lots of choices in their appetizers and also ramen and rice options. Their sushi was delicious and their rolls are small and short like 4 pieces so you don't have to fear filling up on rice if wanting multiple rolls to try. read more

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Came here twice since change of ownership. We did the platinum tier for first time and gold tier for second time. Didn't notice much difference between the 2 tiers. The bulgogi is seasoned well. Each time with a large group. Great service. Fast ordering using QR code. Love the buy 2 cocktails get $8 off. Clean and modern ambiance. Would come back again. read more

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I have zero complaints. The sushi rolls are good enough. The service was spot on. The ordering is just fine considering how much you can order at once. Meat quality is great. Price is well worth it. Absolute zero complaints. Oh and you don't leave smelling like bbq. Another plus. read more

Restaurant is clean and foods are good. Specially A.C who served us is so friendly and nice. She bring foods out fast and always check on us. read more

I went here for lunch a few days ago with some coworkers and was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed the food. I didn't have any expectations so the food turned out better than I expected, even the sushi rolls were tasty. And you can't beat the price of $26 pp! The only negative thing is the service is a little slow. I would definitely come back and try the more expensive tier to try the other cuts of meat. read more

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Went here for my birthday. Staff was quick to help. Food came out fast. Totally worth the cost Favorite order of meat: Australian boneless short rib read more

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Came to Wagyu Grill AYCE for the food and it absolutely delivered. The wagyu cuts were rich, tender, flavorful, and the quality was consistent throughout the meal. Sushi was fresh, well made. Everything came out fast & exactly how it should be for AYCE. On top of that, our host Vi was amazing. From the moment we walked in, Vi was welcoming, attentive, and made sure everything ran smoothly. Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. Definitely worth it and we'll be back. read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

We have the best service, Jonathan was great. We are a big group and he was able to take care of all of us!!! He should be given a raise! You should multiply Jonathan. The food is great if you know how to cook it! Not over cooking it! My only regret is when we called to ask information, we where given the wrong information, opening time, reservation and price! Will be back, I am from out of state visiting my daughter read more

We visited in the evening on a weekday and our party of 4 was seated immediately. After trying out all the meats on our first round, we stuck to the Hanger and Plate cuts for the rest of the night because they were just that good! There was a wide selection of food to order, the meat quality AND quantity per order were great, and each round came out quickly. I wish they had more banchan and a sauce bar like other kbbq places though. I also wanted to thank Ethan for his exceptional service, he was very attentive and engaging, and is a big reason why we plan to come back soon! read more

Service was fast. Once you order, they start bringing you all the meat you ordered. One star off for the fact that it's not amazing/quality meat despite it being called "Wagyu Grill." But tbh, nothing can beat the $25/weekends for AYCE meat and sushi!!! read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Great atmosphere and ambiance. The service was good and helpful, our beverages were often topped off. Food was good, great slices of meat but sushi was okay. Can't complain, but it really didn't stand out. Will be back. I really enjoyed everything. Ps. Bathroom was great too. The only thing odd was their salad bar, it seems like they literally just threw in another table at the corner and put some salad and fruits. read more

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the food is pretty good! i prefer the plate, & hanger and my partner prefers the pork belly. it's also nice for parties that are in between sushi and ayce bbq. my main gripes are they their QR ordering system works only 30-50% of the time, and even then sometimes they get the orders wrong. they're also not super consistent but the service is pretty good despite it all. i like coming here it just gets frustrating sometimes. tldr: good but not amazing! solid choice if you have patience. read more

This place is terrible!! For $30+ ayce, the meat quality is horrible!! I can't believe they even call this Wagyu! I would suggest not to come here! read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Terrible quality meat!! - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California