My BF is an alum of UWaterloo and said this was his favorite spot while he was there, so it was a…read moremust-stop on our trip. And I can see why it was his favorite. Love the vibes, very casual, and the server was really friendly too. She was super enthusiastic when our group requested sake bombs. This was my first time going to an AYCE izakaya, and it made me wish there was one where I live. The highlight was definitely the beef teriyaki - comes out sizzling hot. The chicken teriyaki felt sad in comparison lol. Sushi was pretty good quality as well. Melona bars to top off the night! Would come back here always if I was in the area.

Let me state up front that the food is great. It's fresh and there's a good selection…read more My reason for giving 3 stars is the choice of seating and the service. We went as a group of 7 with a reservation. For some reason, instead of seating a larger group at the stand alone (but combinable tables) at the front of the restaurant, they decided to sit us at a booth that holds six with the +1 in a chair in the pathway to the bathroom. Ordering food is done on 2 pieces of paper - one for sushi and one for all the other food. Unlike many other AYCE restaurants, there is no description of the food and there's no iPad to see a photo of what you might be ordering. It makes it very difficult to select, and the waiters are really not around to ask questions. They wanted all 7 of us to use the single paper. I explained to the waiter that I wasn't at a restaurant to do math and add up all the pieces and orders and go person by person. Could we possibly get a second set of papers so we could split the table into 2 groups? Yes, but with great difficulty. The food started to come. Overall, very fast from paper to food. So, where did they put the food? Right in front of me as one if the people sitting at the end. They would place plate after plate in front of me. Often with no explanation of what food it was. Apparently, it is the person at the end of the table's job to announce the food and identify the person(s) who it belongs to. So, with the number of dishes ordered, there was little opportunity for me to eat. There was also no place for me to place my food on the table in front of me. It was beyond frustrating. Along the way, they began forgetting to deliver food that was ordered and they began delivering food we did not order. I believe the restaurant should have placed us at the tables at the front of the restaurant. All large groups would benefit front this and all would be able to enjoy the food.

My go to place for all you can eat sushi. Really friendly service from all staff. Even when they…read moreare super busy, they never miss an item ordered.

Love this restaurant. You order food from an iPad at or table and it arrives in a few minutes…read more Very clean, quiet, prompt service, reasonable service. Enjoyed my dinner at Hi Sushi. Lots of parking available. We will definitely go again.

We came here for lunch on a Tuesday and ordered the salmon lover bento ($22) which also came with…read moremiso soup, the watami on king roll ($18) and the rice paper roll ($12). The salmon was fresh and we loved the uniqueness of the rice paper rolls, however I was a bit disappointed at it only coming with 4 pieces. The service was quick and friendly and we loved the atmosphere and ambiance of the restaurant. Definitely a great spot to check out in Uptown, though a bit more pricey than some other sushi spots.

Went with a Japanese co-worker to try this place. I felt like I was stepping into a restaurant in…read moreNagoya or Tokyo. Very authentic experience. They even greeted my co-worker in Japanese. But fear not, their English is perfect as well! The menu itself is very straight-forward. Appetizers and sushi rolls, some nigiri, and a modest selection of entrees. We started with appetizers - chicken karaage and gindara (grilled miso black cod). Both were delicious! First time I had tried gindara - would absolutely get that again. For my entree, I ordered their katsu don, which is a deep fried pork cutlet served over mixed rice with veggies and fried egg with a dashi sauce. Very good! We split a couple of pots of green tea for drinks. The tea had a wonderful subtle flavor. For dessert, we tried red bean pancakes with vanilla ice cream. So good! The service was very good, and I found the price very reasonable. Would absolutely try this one again!

Was in Waterloo to grab lunch and randomly ended up discovering Ken Sushi House…read more The restaurant itself is simple and cozy, making it a comfortable place to sit down and catch up with friends. Service was friendly, and the food came out at a good pace even though it got a bit busy during our visit. We ordered a few items to share. The hwe dup bap (sashimi rice bowl) had fresh sashimi over rice with vegetables, it was light, refreshing, and a good choice if you're not looking for something too heavy. The chirashi bowl came with a nice assortment of sashimi and generous portions. The fish tasted fresh and there was a good variety. We also tried the salmon avocado roll, which was a classic, simple combination done well, and the spicy salmon roll, which had a mild kick and good texture overall. Overall, this was a solid spot for fresh sushi with good portion sizes, especially if you're looking for a casual place to eat in Waterloo.

I visited Ken Sushi House late one night in November 2025 with my partner while we were in the…read moremiddle of a show at the Maxwell. It was already quite late (around 8:30 p.m.), and most nearby sushi spots--like Exclamation Waterloo and Oka Sushi--were closed, so we were grateful that Ken Sushi House was still open and within walking distance. We ordered the small sushi boat ($60 for 40 pieces). Overall, we enjoyed it, but as someone who's had a lot of sushi, I wouldn't say it was particularly impressive or memorable. The quality was decent, though it felt a bit pricey for what was served. That said, the experience was still pleasant thanks to the very friendly staff, which made us feel welcome despite the late hour. The restaurant itself felt a little dated and could benefit from some renovations, but it was a solid, reliable option when choices were limited late at night.

Food was amazing, fun to try lots of different things. Pretty expensive for an AYCE but the food is…read moreso good so it's worth it for a special occasion. Service was insanely fast, ambience was casual and fast.

Jinzakaya and Kinka Izakaya are Waterloo staples - 5 years ago, I savoured every chance I got to…read moreeat at these restaurants! Still amazing AYCE spots, but I'm probably just not built to take full advantage of the massive menu here. We came around lunch time and ordered the dinner menu, since there are a couple cannot-be-missed dishes that aren't on the lunch menu. Their strength compared to other AYCE restaurants is definitely their non-sushi options - the carpaccio, skewers, grilled shrimp, steamed egg, and beef roll with enoki mushroom are some of my favourites. I think the only thing that gives me pause is the price tag - $40.99 is a lot, especially for a student. You would have to really stuff yourself to make that value worth it. I do wish they had a couple of the chef favourites on the lunch menu so that people trying to have a cheaper meal could also try those items. Overall, it's probably still the best AYCE sushi in Waterloo. The quality is great and the dishes are tasty. Service was also pretty good, they have you write your order on a paper. I think one or two items were missed but we had no issue with following up on them.

Mea. It's decent. Super friendly staff. It's an all you can eat place with a tablet ordering system…read morewith photos. Limited fish to the basic 4 +-, moderate slices of fish, lots of sweet sauce and cream cheese rolls.... Not my thing But it wasn't bad. Just very very pedestrian Plus, the kind waitress walked by, brushed my paper napkin in the floor, stopped and picked it up and... yup.. put it crack no the table for me to reuse.. immm. No thanks.

So a friend and I went here for dinner. I say make sure you get here early or you will be waiting…read more 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!

Home made, fresh and spotless location…read more My friend put me on to this restaurant. I'm told the owners are very selective about the source of their seafood to ensure it is top quality and not just another sushi factory. I ordered the 12 piece + salad for lunch. The price was under $15. Also impressive was the salad. The home made dressing was really interesting. Light and fresh. A very nice couple who run this business. Will return.

I came here with a friend around 8 pm and the place was empty. But the ratings were good so we…read morewalked in. I ordered shrimp tempura and shrimp fried rice. The tempura felt like it was friend a bit too long. The shrimp in the shrimp friend rice looked uncooked on the inside (transparent color). When I complained to our server there about the transparent inside part of the shrimp, he told me it was cooked perfectly and that's how shrimp is supposed to be cooked. The rice was also a bit too oily. Overall, I did not feel very healthy eating and so left without finishing the meal.

Update! Was not let down once again!! Great food tonight…read moreand by the time we left the place was packed! This place puts YE's to shame on food quality and price! The staff here always make sure you have what you need! One negative I did notice is the entrance. It's looking fought!! Fix the carpet and clean up this area! This will be people's first impression on the place! This was our second time here. First time for lunch. We didn't have our hopes up but wanted a quick sushi fix. This place is getting better and better! Great service and fast! Prices are better than YE's and the food is better also!

A party of 5, made reservations. The price was 50% higher in…read moreperson than it was online ($32.99/adult, website waid $20.99 for weekends), we waiting for food that never came (and when we asked they said there were no orders waiting for us), we asked for more sauce for tempura (1small dish for 3 baskets of tempura) and never received it, asked again, nothing. The food we managed to get was really good (except the short ribs!).... When we told them about waiting for repeated orders, they didn't care at all. Left hugry, frustrated, and much poorer.

Amazing sushi and wonderful service! I have been ordering from Tomita for the past year or so on a…read moreregular basis and the food has always been so delicious and high quality. They operate as a takeout spot with a large menu of both sushi and a variety of cooked items, and everything is top notch. The sushi rolls are stuffed with fillings, and they are very generous with the portion sizes. The cooked food is also amazing! Not to mention their service - so nice, and always accurate! Sometimes I order delivery and it gets here in a matter of minutes. If there is every any issue they will go above and beyond to fix it. I love this place and it's definitely one of my favourites here in Cambridge!

Good service and tasty food! The best Japanese food in Cambridge and free drinks. Totally recommend!read more

For the last 5 years I regularly go to Mac's Sushi. During busy seasons, no time to shop for best…read moregroceries, and I phone them ahead - to pick up a fresh, healthy meal. They are always upbeat and helpful. Sometimes I eat there, in the food court. Colleen

An amazing place to order a part tray of sushi. Even though they don't have a vegetarian tray, they…read moremake a special tray with extra things such as fried tofu and extra sushi pieces. Would definitely order again