I think the general concensus of 3.5 accurately depicts the restaurant. If I were to describe the restaurant, I'd probably say it's 'amazingly okay'. They had a larger selection of dim sum than any other restaurant I've been to. But the only ones I wanted were shrimp dishes (shrimp wonton and rolls). They were...pretty okay. Their rolls, standard, although they did have this one deep fried cream cheese roll that was quite nice. Again not amazing, but nice. Spicy salmon (my benchmark) had a little more tempura than I like. But nowadays, what ayce doesn't? Kitchen items were... forgettable for the most part, in that I can't seem to remember what we ordered in that department. There was a line in SpongeBob in the episode where the Krusty Krab gets bought out by Krabby O'Mondays, and the manager explains to Mr.Krabs that 'our customers are quite content with the contrived and mediocre', where a fish takes a bite and falls asleep at the table... Honestly I feel like that accurately summed up my experience there. read more

I swear this place is my second home. We always home here. Even the staff recognizes us. Love it here.

Brilliant concept. iPad ordering from your table accessing a wide range of extremely high quality appetizers, dim sum, sushi, sashimi rice and noodles. This is an "all you can eat" establishment too, however, do not be tempted to over order as you will be charged extra for wasted food selections. The beauty of this establishment is that if you appreciate what you eat, then you are not likely to be so greedy. Large cocktail and beer menu. Surroundings modern contemporary. Wait staff polite and friendly. This is a spot I would search out in the future read more

You would drop down dead before you're able to get through to this place by phone. Is there an aversion to answering your phone so I can book reservations?!!! read more

Went here on a Monday night and was left unimpressed. Soups were in a soup warmer (not in the kitchen) and was lukewarm. Salmon sashimi was the biggest disappointment as some tasted fishy and we had at least 4 slices that had a black mark/bruise on them. We let the server know and he said he'd talk to the chef, but never came back. They messed up one of my orders (ordered 2 squid nigri and 1 shrimp nigri, but got 2 shrimp and 1 squid) but it wasn't that big of a deal. The non-sushi items were pretty good and food came out real quick. Wouldn't come back nor recommend, especially at the price of $30 for dinner. read more

I visited August 8 because a family member gave it high praise and how it's better than other AYCE sushi in Mississauga. The sushi tasted fresh, the grilled items were good. Allegedly this place is known for their dimsum aspect. I thought their dimsum items were okay. To be honest I thought it was pricey for the limited items on the list. Portion size is pretty good though. I would return again if I'm around the area. read more

Food is amazing ! Service was a little slow. We started soup to start with but they forgot the soup the rest of the food came out pretty quickly. We ended up having our soup at the end of all our food as it came out last after telling the server twice read more

My favourite pan-Asian AYCE. Have tried their locations in Hamilton and Oakville as well... same top notch quality food in all locations. Dim sums were delicious, sashimi was fresh, rolls were nice as well. Their barbecued skewered chicken and beef were yummy. Spicy seafood udon soup was flavourful. Would definitely return. Have already rec'd this place to many friends read more

I ordered takeout from here. All the food was pretty good for an all you can eat, but it was closer to cold than warm when i got it, so i would recommend ordsring takeout at a less busy time. The chicken katsu is not as good as it usually is but it will do. Chicken wings wernt so cripsy because they put them in a container that traps the steam in, creating soggy wings. The chicken skewers wernt hot when i got them but they gave me 4 for the price of two ( probably due to the wait) they also gave me an extra wing or two. Overall i do like this place but im giving 3 stars cause usually when i order takeout from here they screw something in the order up. read more

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I love the sushi bowls here! Generous size and they are willing to split it into half for you. Great for lunch the next day. My favourite is the spicy salmon one. read more

Ordered some food from here with Skip the Dishes. The food was OK. the dim sum (Shrimp Dumplings) I ordered was good, but the rest of the dishes were not satisfying. The seaweed salad I received looked super old and very soggy; i threw it out. The Japanese fried rice was not tasty at all. I would not recommend August 8. read more

Price is super high just go on special occasions! Their ipad gets annoying as it freezes often and you have to turn it to get it to work again. The servers are really nice. However when it is so busy it's hectic. Twice this has happened, we did our first round of orders...waited 20 minutes only to find out the kitchen hasnt accepted our orders yet. We didnt want to keep ordering while we waited to avoid getting too much food. The server finally came to us and let us know that our order wasnt accepted and apologized. Just wish they had Vegetarian dumpling options most of them are meat and seafood dim sum. read more

The food was really good the service is really fast.. sometime it gets super busy but they mange it well..i usually like the "a la cart " style but this all you can eat place is really good worth the money.. recommend to others for sure read more

This ayce sushi joint is VERY VERY GOOD. There are a lot of items on the menu to choose from. They have torched sushi...which is BONUS...cuz not all ayce sushi places have them. And to top it off, their dim sum is actually pretty good. Overall, you cant go wrong when you come here. Their service is also excellent...food came quick. I wish they'd open one in Mississauga. But I'll settle for Brampton for now! read more

We went at 9, and last call was at 9:45 as restaurant closes at 10pm. It took them 10 minutes to seat us when we already made reservation. Food was ok, but was very disappointed with the beef enoki wrap, as they wrapped asparagus with it when asparagus supposed to be wrapped with bacon, so it seems like they were trying to make 2 different dishes in one. The beef was so hard; they definitely over cooked it. At the end of the night, i found a curly hair in my mango ice cream, but i was too tired to hunt down a waiter to report it. read more

Good food and fast service. Love going to this place. Amazing value for your money. I highly recommend going here if you're in the area.

I've been a long term customer of August 8 starting back in 2009 when I visited their Hamilton/Ancaster locations. It is a chain restaurant that has locations in Downtown Hamilton, Ancaster, Oakville, and now Brampton. I visited the Brampton location 3 times before I decided to put in my review on Yelp. 2/3 times I visited I would have given it a 5/5, but one of the visits left me surprised at how rude some of the service turned out. Starting with the not so pleasant experience, We were a party of 7 and were promptly given our table. They came around with our drinks and we were ready to order. They have tablets from which you can order your food (which can freeze quite often - you can ask the servers on how to fix that) and so we started ordering our food. Halfway through, we started getting dishes that we hadn't ordered and so we told the servers and they would send them back. Clearly, something was wrong with our tablet and it was getting mixed up with another table's orders. We brought it to their attention a couple of times and they would take the tablet away to be fixed each time. The problem wasn't solved throughout our dinner and we continued to get dishes that we had't ordered. The servers were starting to get frustrated as well, though I can understand it wasn't their fault. One waitress, however, got very frustrated whenever we told her it wasn't our order, and proceeded to tell another waitress in front of us, in another language (that we conveniently understood) that our table was a pain and we kept sending all their orders back. Might I note that we were never rude in sending our orders back; we told them that it wasn't ours and that there was something wrong with our tablet so it was quite surprising that we received that kind of service. Needless to say, we weren't very happy and it wasn't a very pleasant experience. On a more positive note, the other two visits were very pleasant and the service was top notch. The food came fairly quickly despite the restaurant being very busy. Also, our waters and teas were never half empty. We were very happy with how the service went. The ambience of the restaurant was very cozy with booths everywhere. Compared to their other locations, this is my favourite location in terms of ambience. Even though it was busy, the restaurant never got too loud and voices would be muffled. Menu wise, I have seen their menu grow throughout the years. They started with the basic sashimi and sushi rolls along with your basic dim sum options. Now, they have additions such as their blow torched rolls (rainbow, salmon, butterfish). I was also happy to see them move onto tablet ordering as I think it is more ecofriendly in the long run (they used to have pencil and paper orders). Their fish is fresh and tasty, rolls are of a large variety, and dim sum is on par with your regular chinese restaurant. In terms of AYCE, you probably can't get any better than that. Some of my recommendations on menu choices are: blowtorch salmon/butterfish/rainbow rolls, the California green salad, chicken katsu, all of their tempuras, salmon belly, mango pudding (ALWAYS). banana tempura with an order of ice cream (my favourite combination). Overall, as I have mentioned before, I have been a fan of August 8 for years now and it is my go to place for AYCE sushi. The one unpleasant experience I had does deter me slightly, but not enough to not go back. I hope this location does well because I will definitely be back! read more

Great place to get both dim sum and Japanese cuisine. Dim sum didn't look so great but tasted really good! Service is nice and restaurant was clean, modern and quiet. read more

This is my second visit here and I love it. Specifically because of their blow torched salmon sushi. The seats are booths which is nice! My first visit was with a party of seven and my second visit was with my bf and the service was fairly quick. This place is your average AYCE however what differs them from other AYCE that I've been to is that they have the blow torched salmon sushi. From what I remember, to enter and exit the restaurant you have to go through the mall which can be an annoyance. Overall, I've had good experiences and I would come back. read more

Pros: It's AYCE, so you won't leave hungry. The beef and mushroom rolls were a highlight. On an individual basis the staff were pleasant enough and attentive. The poor service seemed to revolve around lack of communication, not lack of concern. Cons: Bland, unexceptional food; even the wasabi and ginger didn't have a kick. Fortunately they had additional chili sauce, which helped. It was early at lunch on a Tuesday, but they'd already "run out of" several items. The place was deserted and we ordered quickly and then waited more than half an hour for the first dishes. They said the host had given the kitchen the wrong table number, for what that's worth. When the food arrived, our first and second orders all came at once...there wasn't enough room on the tiny table for all of the plates, so obviously much of the food was cold by the time we got to it. The chicken wings we ordered first came after more than an hour, at the end of the meal. The website is deliberately misleading. Under "lunch menu" they show the dinner menu, but when you look at the iPad several items are not available at lunch, and they offer no sashimi, whatsoever. They need to fix the website, for the sake of clarity, and honesty. We had a coupon, but they charged HST on the regular menu price. This is like buying something on sale, but paying the full tax on the sale price. That's illegal. Not worth a debate over lunch for two, but if you go for dinner with a large party and have a coupon, it will add up, so be advised. Many of the reviews I read suggested this was one of the better AYCE buffets, but that wasn't our experience, at all. read more

Althought this place has been open for a year it is new to me as I was expecting spring rolls. AYCE sushi in Brampton. Place is big, clean, with appropriate amount of staff. Went there during lunch time. Decent amount of folks eating and talking, kept the staff on their toes but not to the point where they were running around. Staff were friendly, it was good seeing they had good chemistry with each other as well. The food...well is the same as any other AYCE place. Nothing out of the ordinary and tasted fine. So yes, Brampton AYCE that is clean, good staff, come here read more

First time here didn't know what to expect especially the last place there didn't do too well.. but overall food was very good.. took some time for the dishes to come out but they are worth it I suggest their beef tenderloin and asparagus wrapped in bacon.. dinner price was $26.99 a bit expensive for an ayce but at the end alot of their dishes are really worth it.. and their sashimi are fresh and they serve them in thick slices. I would go back for a special occasion read more

Great food. Great experience. Fast service for the most part. Good bang for your buck, come on empty stomach!

So whoever thought of marrying off 2 of the world's best cuisine , Japanese Sushi and Chinese Dimsum, is a pure Genius. (Slow Clap) On the other hand it does not take a smart person to figure out that whoever does eat here will enjoy it immensely. We were a group of 16 , purchased groupon and accommodated with not a single peep of hassle. Service was a bit slow at first but when the food started coming, it just kept on going. Quality wise they serve eat-worthy sashimi. Came in fresh and sliced thick. I was even excited that for the first time they served Ika (squid) sushi as not a lot of restaurants offer this in the GTA. Though not the best that I've tried I'd still give them points for putting it on the menu. Tempura and Fried Squid were very well seasoned and fried just right NOTE not at all overcooked (yay for the kids). Now on the dimsum side, I loved the HaRGow (or Hakaw as some say) with leafy vegetable absolutely delicious and lets not forget to mention healthy too because it came with some greens :D The steamed buns, Lo Mai Kai (sticky rice in lotus leaf), Xiao Long Pao were just as good and very cute ! They were so memorable tiniest little things you will see like cotton balls with barbecued pork inside. Just rightly so as you didnt to stuff yourself right away without sampling their other delectables. read more

A bit on the pricier side and the service is a bit slow (it does pick up the minute it gets busier, lol) but food wise-- solid. Their dim sums aren't the best but their food is really decent both in quality and presentation. The butterfish sashimi I ordered was very cold; probably just finished defrosting, but the salmon slices are adequate and not at all fishy. The torched sushi seems to be slathered in some kind of cream and was very reminiscent of sweet onion sauce from Subway or Kraft dressing. Nonetheless, I didn't mind it as it actually tasted good. The only real issue I had was that I had to ask for wasabi and ginger... kind of weird considering that those are things that should already be on the table when you are first seated. Also, the plates and bowls need a little bit of cleaning. As per the washrooms, they are all singles (no stalls) they are kept neat and tidy. The soap smells like melons so that's always delightful. All in all, try to come out during dinner to get the most out of their menu considering they don't have a huge selection during lunch. Servers are younger and not as attentive but they are doing their best so that's what counts to me (from one millennial to another). I came here with 0 expectations and the restaurant surprised me. Overall, it's a decent place with nice ambience and mainstream music playing in the background. It will get you your sushi fix but mind you, if you are a teeny bit of a sushi snob, it might disappoint. read more

I've been to the Oakville and Hamilton August 8, I'd say this one is my favourite. I came here on a weekday for lunch AYCE, the servers are nice and attentive, food came out at a reasonable time, hot foods came out hot and nothing tasted cold or stale. The only complaint is they give you big rice portion in the sushi (but I feel like majority of AYCE places are like this). The mall entrance is kind of hidden and hard to find, I went in from the outside. Price is pretty standard for AYCE, atmosphere is nice, decor is classy, overall I'd come here again! read more

Beef teriyaki is very fresh taste and spicy scallop roll is the best. I wish they have a beef short rib (Kalbi ) on lunch menu . Everything else is good! Please consider putting kalbi on the lunch menu. I love august 8 but, This is the only reason makes me go to another ayce restaurant . short ribs lol read more

I purchased a Groupon lunch deal for 2. The restaurant was nicely decorated, the food arrived quickly and it was delicious. We had a few order mix ups but they were quickly resolved. I'd come back with another Groupon deal. read more

Service was great. My bestie and I went last night for dinner. Food was delicious. It combined our two favorite things..dim sum and sushi. The deep fried octopus wasn't that great though. My fav was the spicy clam roll. read more

Really good sushi, environment and price. Everything tasted fresh and there was a wide variety of menu items to choose from, best of all it's all you can eat read more

Definitely not one of my top 10 AYCE. Service was mediocre. Food was meh. Dim sum had no flavour. Im not sure how they can mess ip shrimp tempura but half the shrimp tempura were soggy. read more

We went for dinner. A little pricey for AYCE but the fish was fresh and the orders came to the table quickly. Why the low rating? The person serving us, who we think was a manager of some sort as he wasn't dressed the same as the servers, seem pissed off that we were there. Every time he came to the table it felt like we were inconveniencing him by ordering anything. Forget asking any questions. When we told him we hadn't been there before (after he asked) he said "so I guess I have to show you what to do". He ended the evening by looking at my husband and stating quite tersely "You done?" Every other server who attended our table that evening was polite and friendly. The dude in the yellow shirt was a dick. read more

Wow this restaurant was a total disaster. I have so many complaints, I don't know where to begin! My business Partner and I attended August 8 today and were really disappointed. The service was horrible, we waited 45 minutes for food and finally when our food arrived, the chicken was full of blood. The dessert had rice pieces in it and just poorly done. The only person that was on point was Alex, the new guy who just started today. The Manager looked so angry and the staff was clueless! Overall, we will never, ever go back there again! read more

Great service and very fresh food. The sushi was perfect . I will definitely go back. Was there for lunch on a Sunday.

Overpriced. Nothing wrong with it just not so incredibly good as to be worth the cost in my opinion.

This was an awesome experience! The staff were very attentive as we were dining with my elderly mother. The food was fresh and delicious and the service was quite fast. I will look forward to coming back again. read more

Service was reasonable. Sashimi not available for lunch. Food was bland. A little noisy. Lunch was $21 per person.

Terrible selection and quality for the price. Went here with the family this past weekend and was not impressed. Very basic options. Don't bother if you are vegetarian either or you have someone in your group that is. No vegs or tofu selections at all. Mostly deep-fried dishes and sushi rolls which aren't very innovative, same stuff you would find in a grocery store. Service was not very good, staff were overwhelmed and could not keep up with drink requests or customer needs. Lots of other AYCE places out there, save your time and money and go to a place with a more expansive menu. read more

Went here for lunch on SAT with my wife.Food was horrible.Fish was not fresh at all. We gagged due to strong fishy taste.There was also no one at the front to welcome guest. We got there early.Somebody took our name and said to wait 10min. We ended up waiting 25min. They put somebody else who came late (they did not 'check in' because nobody at the front) instead, thinking those people were us. They claimed they called our name yet we never heard it. Definitely won't come back. read more

DO NOT GO TO THIS LOCATION. I made a reservation and they sat us 20 minutes late. I have a severe allergy to sesame seeds and after telling 3 servers about this, they proceeded to serve me sesame seeds 2 different times. After talking to the manager about this, they did it again. That is just gross negligence with respect to the safety of patrons. Not to mention, after 2 hours sitting, we only got 3/10 of our table's dishes. Plus, a member of our dinner party got food poisoning from their beef balls. They had the audacity to offer us 10% off of our meals. Despicable service and establishment. read more