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One of my favorite AYCE so far. The rolls are pretty big and they come in 8 pieces. It was nice that the waitress notified me ahead of time. The way you ordered the food was neat. You use the app on your phone and place your order and you can even notify the waiter if you need anything. One thing about this place is that they're strict about wasting food so take it slow if you're doing AYCE. If you end up wasting the food you pay full price for the ones you've wasted. They had so many options. I did the AYCE Dinner and they have a little bit more options like sashimi and nigiri but it's $38.96 and if you make it for the lunch menu it's $28.95. I definitely got my moneys worth. I ordered the volcano roll, kanau roll, black dragon roll, and several sashimi like the salmon, tuna, yellow tail, kanikama, snapper, and hamachi. My favorite was the kanau roll it was different whereas it had peanut butter as an ingredient. I feel like the roll blended well with the peanut butter even though it sounds weird. I just had the after taste of peanut butter. My only complaint is the parking. I parked on the curb and it usually cost money to park, however I went on a holiday and it was free. The atmosphere was a little bit upscale I'd say. Not fully upscale but it was casual upscale. It would be a nice date spot. Overall, the server was great she was attentive, warned me about the extra charge for wastage, and recommended items.
We actually dined here TWICE during our visit to Houston, we enjoyed it that much -- haha. Both times we did the AYCE option, and for the price the quality was really great to us! We especially enjoyed the sashimi options and crispy rice. The aesthetic inside was very bright, trendy, and quiet which we liked. Perfect for a quick bite or a date night. Service was prompt, with the only time we had issues being waiting for the check taking a little long. Other than that, for the AYCE, you order with your phone and things come out very quickly. Would definitely recommend!
I really like this place. They've added an all you can eat menu for $35 per person. The food is always good, the place is cute, parking is a bit crowded but I mean it's Houston. What's new! Service was ok. It's on and off every time I come here.
Upscale all you can eat sushi. Everything here was delicious. You order through your phone for everything but the server walking around was very sweet. Apart from the rolls, I especially liked the crab puffs, they were thin and crispy. The fried oreos were also delicious, I was so happy they had them.
A midtown favorite still but now a great option for ayce sushi... the food is great, the service super polite, and the vibes very chill.
Food was amazing, and the all you can eat option made the experience even better. The staff was very attentive, and the service was both friendly and fast. The ambiance is beautiful, with plenty of natural light and a comfortable atmosphere where you can actually hear each other talk without having to raise your voice. Overall, a great dining experience, and I would definitely come back.
Pretty solid all you can sushi spot. They have a variety of dishes you can choose for. We went for dinner. Everything came out really good, and our server was really nice. You order everything from a QR code or your server can take your order. I'm a sashimi lover, but they didn't have eel and the sashimi was okay.
Some of the freshest I have had, the premium tuna selection was very nice and very unique something you can't really get at all sushi place especially AYCE The service was great and for the price for what you get you can't complain. The restaurant was nice and clean.
This is my 2nd time here and this place does not disappoint. The staff is very friendly. The restaurant is always nice and clean. Food taste amazing. This is definitely one of the best prepared sushi restaurants I have been to.
First time trying this all you can eat sushi spot in midtown. For $38.95/person, the menu is a bit limited. I really liked how they had a QR code you scan at the table which allows you to place your order online making it quick and simple. I wish other places would do that as well. Overall, the food was alright. The miso soup tasted off for me and the salad had an unpleasant dressing. The nigiri had an insane amount of rice. The menu didn't have as many options as other places I've been to. For example, no sweet potato tempura or cheese wontons. I like the pepper tuna tataki and the gyoza. I think the price is too much for what it is and I've had better places.
Stopped in for their all you can eat deal. It was good food. There was no wait so we were seated and served promptly. The severs were kind and answered all of our questions. The restaurant was spacious and could accommodate large groups or something more intimate
We tried the AYCE sushi and this is by far one of the higher quality spots we've tried around Houston. They also had a wider premium selection than others. Parking isn't great but service was spectacular!
One of the best AYCE Sushi restaurants in HTX! The menu was updated recently but there's not much that's different. some new things I'm dying to try already. The service is extremely efficient and the food comes out pretty fast. You order what you want using a QR code on your table and the servers bring your dishes to your table with ease. You can even see them behind the bar preparing the rolls and such from your seat. The vibes of the place are immaculate, very well kept and artistic. A truly one of a kind experience to have in the city. For less than $40 per person, you definitely get your bang for your buck.
1 month ago
3 months ago
Kanau is absolutely worth a visit! From the moment we walked in, the restaurant was spotless, modern, and beautifully designed. The atmosphere felt welcoming without being overly crowded. Our waitress was fantastic. She took the time to explain how the all-you-can-eat menu worked, answered all of our questions, and made ordering easy for first-time visitors. One thing I really appreciated is that the all-you-can-eat option includes everything on the food menu--the only additional cost is drinks. Each table has a QR code that lets you order directly from your phone. You can submit your first order, then continue adding more dishes throughout your 90-minute dining window. It made it easy for everyone at the table to decide what they wanted without feeling rushed. For appetizers, we tried: - Gyoza - Edamame - Egg Rolls - Jalapeño Bombs (our least favorite, but still good) Helpful tip: The menu says the egg rolls come with two pieces, but it's actually one egg roll cut in half. If you're sharing with a group, you'll probably want to order more than one. The Chicken Hibachi was flavorful, tender, and had just the right amount of sauce on the rice--not too dry and not overly salty. We also sampled four sushi rolls, and honestly, every one was good. If I had to rank them from good to "don't leave without trying it," I'd say: 1. Ocean Fire (our favorite!) 2. Miami Roll 3. Fuji Mountain 4. Crunchy Shrimp Tried the fried Oreos for dessert. Not my fav but to be fair, I'm not a big dessert person. I feel they would be better with some powdered sugar or sweet glaze on top. A few additional tips for first-time visitors: - Street parking is available and can be paid for using the ParkMobile app. - Parking wasn't an issue during our visit, but I could see it becoming more challenging during peak lunch or dinner hours since I didn't notice a lot of nearby parking options. - The food came out quickly, even after placing multiple rounds of orders. - The smaller portions are actually a plus with all-you-can-eat because you can sample a wide variety of dishes without getting full too quickly. - The all-you-can-eat dinner was around $38.99 per person (before drinks, taxes and tip), and we felt it was an excellent value considering we were able to try so many different dishes. Overall, the quality of the food, the convenience of ordering, the variety included with the all-you-can-eat option, and the excellent service made this an easy place to recommend. Whether you're craving sushi, hibachi, or just want to try a little bit of everything, Kanau is a fantastic choice for lunch or dinner. We'll definitely be back! read more
8 months ago
One of my favorite AYCE so far. The rolls are pretty big and they come in 8 pieces. It was nice that the waitress notified me ahead of time. The way you ordered the food was neat. You use the app on your phone and place your order and you can even notify the waiter if you need anything. One thing about this place is that they're strict about wasting food so take it slow if you're doing AYCE. If you end up wasting the food you pay full price for the ones you've wasted. They had so many options. I did the AYCE Dinner and they have a little bit more options like sashimi and nigiri but it's $38.96 and if you make it for the lunch menu it's $28.95. I definitely got my moneys worth. I ordered the volcano roll, kanau roll, black dragon roll, and several sashimi like the salmon, tuna, yellow tail, kanikama, snapper, and hamachi. My favorite was the kanau roll it was different whereas it had peanut butter as an ingredient. I feel like the roll blended well with the peanut butter even though it sounds weird. I just had the after taste of peanut butter. My only complaint is the parking. I parked on the curb and it usually cost money to park, however I went on a holiday and it was free. The atmosphere was a little bit upscale I'd say. Not fully upscale but it was casual upscale. It would be a nice date spot. Overall, the server was great she was attentive, warned me about the extra charge for wastage, and recommended items. read more
We actually dined here TWICE during our visit to Houston, we enjoyed it that much -- haha. Both times we did the AYCE option, and for the price the quality was really great to us! We especially enjoyed the sashimi options and crispy rice. The aesthetic inside was very bright, trendy, and quiet which we liked. Perfect for a quick bite or a date night. Service was prompt, with the only time we had issues being waiting for the check taking a little long. Other than that, for the AYCE, you order with your phone and things come out very quickly. Would definitely recommend! read more
2 months ago
I really like this place. They've added an all you can eat menu for $35 per person. The food is always good, the place is cute, parking is a bit crowded but I mean it's Houston. What's new! Service was ok. It's on and off every time I come here. read more
Upscale all you can eat sushi. Everything here was delicious. You order through your phone for everything but the server walking around was very sweet. Apart from the rolls, I especially liked the crab puffs, they were thin and crispy. The fried oreos were also delicious, I was so happy they had them. read more
4 months ago
Food was amazing, and the all you can eat option made the experience even better. The staff was very attentive, and the service was both friendly and fast. The ambiance is beautiful, with plenty of natural light and a comfortable atmosphere where you can actually hear each other talk without having to raise your voice. Overall, a great dining experience, and I would definitely come back. read more
Pretty solid all you can sushi spot. They have a variety of dishes you can choose for. We went for dinner. Everything came out really good, and our server was really nice. You order everything from a QR code or your server can take your order. I'm a sashimi lover, but they didn't have eel and the sashimi was okay. read more
5 months ago
Some of the freshest I have had, the premium tuna selection was very nice and very unique something you can't really get at all sushi place especially AYCE The service was great and for the price for what you get you can't complain. The restaurant was nice and clean. read more
This is my 2nd time here and this place does not disappoint. The staff is very friendly. The restaurant is always nice and clean. Food taste amazing. This is definitely one of the best prepared sushi restaurants I have been to. read more
First time trying this all you can eat sushi spot in midtown. For $38.95/person, the menu is a bit limited. I really liked how they had a QR code you scan at the table which allows you to place your order online making it quick and simple. I wish other places would do that as well. Overall, the food was alright. The miso soup tasted off for me and the salad had an unpleasant dressing. The nigiri had an insane amount of rice. The menu didn't have as many options as other places I've been to. For example, no sweet potato tempura or cheese wontons. I like the pepper tuna tataki and the gyoza. I think the price is too much for what it is and I've had better places. read more
Stopped in for their all you can eat deal. It was good food. There was no wait so we were seated and served promptly. The severs were kind and answered all of our questions. The restaurant was spacious and could accommodate large groups or something more intimate read more
6 months ago
We tried the AYCE sushi and this is by far one of the higher quality spots we've tried around Houston. They also had a wider premium selection than others. Parking isn't great but service was spectacular! read more
5 months ago
One of the best AYCE Sushi restaurants in HTX! The menu was updated recently but there's not much that's different. some new things I'm dying to try already. The service is extremely efficient and the food comes out pretty fast. You order what you want using a QR code on your table and the servers bring your dishes to your table with ease. You can even see them behind the bar preparing the rolls and such from your seat. The vibes of the place are immaculate, very well kept and artistic. A truly one of a kind experience to have in the city. For less than $40 per person, you definitely get your bang for your buck. read more
1 year ago
Stopped here to pick up dinner for carryout. Conveniently located in the heart of midtown and right off the light rail. They offer a lunch and dinner all you can eat special. Sushi was good and fresh. The service was fast and friendly. Will return to dine in. read more
3 months ago
3 months ago
The nigiri had more rice than fish on it. Do not get the hibachi menus (will come with half a whole onion and full bowl of white rice) the service was good and the building is nice. read more
4 months ago
Came in on a Sunday evening and was seated immediately for a party of 4. Dress code: casual, but would fit right in with something a bit more formal given the good ambiance Food 4/5: we had the Ayce experience and tried most things on the menu. Would recommend the takoyaki, the salmon and scallop sashimi and the fried Oreos the most but most of it is great. Rest of the sashimi is just ok, fairly average for ayce. Ambiance 4.5/5: quite beautiful with flowers hanging overhead, definitely the best ambiance for ayce sushi I've had in town Service 5/5: one server for like 10+ tables. Ordering is through a QR code online but still , she was hustling and got us all our food quickly and accurately (quite impressive given how much we ordered) Value buffet/5: 5/5 for me, typically I give 6/5 since I eat a lot but this place is more expensive than most ayces Overall 4.7/5: one of my go to places for ayce sushi, partly because it was one of the first ones to open inside the loop, partly because of the ambiance and quality of certain dishes Parking: street parking is usually available but if not, there is garage parking, entrance on Fannin street. read more
2 years ago
I love sushi and especially all you can eat sushi so I decided to try this place out. There is no parking lot for this place you will have to find metered street parking! I'm giving this place 3 stars for a few reasons. I am a sushi connoisseur and I feel like for the price I had to pay to eat this sushi it wasn't worth it. The sushi was just ok to me. I have definitely had way better sushi before. Which is a little disappointing because the presentation of the sushi looked great. Lunch is $29 and dinner is $36 & it's a 90 minute session. I'm not really a fan of places that time you to eat the sushi because I feel like they don't take into consideration how long the food takes to come out. Luckily it was just my friend and I but imagine if we came with a larger group. Even with us two the sushi after the first round took a while to come out. I just always feel rushed at these types of restaurants. We had to order a bunch of stuff at a time just so we can make the 90 minutes. Now if you can I would start off with the edamame, it was delicious. I will say though that inside the restaurant it's a small medium size and the decor is nice! Also the drinks are priced fairly cheap! I also tried lychee for the second time (the first time I hated it) but this lychee was actually very good!! I was very impressed with the lychee! To be honest if I were to ever come back to this place I would just come for the lychee & edamame ! read more
All you can eat sushi - decent quality and price, but not overly high end. Recommendations: salmon sashimi scallop sashimi crazy salmon roll rainbow roll pork belly yaki I personally didn't enjoy any of the tempura, beef yaki or the hama yuzu. My partner liked the shrimp tempura however. The eel roll was also okay. Inside was decorated nicely, with cherry blossoms on the walls, could be both a special occasion or casual spot for dinner. For dessert we had the fried oreos which were a bit oily and green tea ice cream which was mild in flavor but okay. The dinner menu has a bit more than lunch - the sashimi / nigiri are only served during dinner. Ordering is through an app and the service is fairly efficient. Overall for the price you can easily order enough rolls to justify the cost but if you're looking for higher end sashimi / nigiri there are other places. read more
Came here on a whim for lunch one day. Parking was easy, street parking. Restaurant was empty when we got there after 12 and a few more tables came in during our time. The lunch AYCE does not include sashimi or nigiri so that was a bummer. This restaurant is gorgeous inside, staff were nice - left us with a big pitcher of water and really just brought out dishes are they were ready. Food was decent, I wouldn't say it was great and I'm not sure I'd come back? Undecided read more
11 months ago
First time here and wow, this all you can eat menu is FIRE! Everything we tried was delicious, I honestly can't even choose a favorite. We got sashimi, sushi rolls, maki, edamame, miso soup, dessert and more. Ordering everything right from our phones was super convenient and the restaurant itself is cozy and super cute! This might even become one of my new fav sushi spots. read more
One of the hands down best sushi places I've been to. It was all you can eat and for the price it was fantastic. Service was fast- you order through the mobile website and they come with the food. Ambiance was cute- definitely a really good place to go for a date night. However, it gets really busy certain nights. I waited around 20 minutes for a seat to open. read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
Just dined here for the first time today. We tried out their AYCE Dinner ($38.50/person), and were unfortunately disappointed. Menu: 6/10 Includes everything you would expect from a classic sushi restaurant, but no pictures on the physical menu or the app used for AYCE ordering. Customer Service: 6/10 We had limited interactions with the servers. Appetizers: 7/10 We ordered the Edamame, Fried Calamari, Squid Salad, Miso Soup, Pork Belly Skewers. The portion sizes were decent, I would have liked for the miso soup to have some vegetables instead of simply miso and tofu. Sushi: 3/10 We ordered the Crazy Salmon Roll, Texas Roll, Eel Cucumber Roll, and California Roll. This was our main complaint. I have seen other AYCE deals where they serve smaller portions, however we were not expecting the rolls to have so much rice. The rolls were mostly rice, and used such a small amount of eel/fish in each bite. Sashimi: 4/10 We ordered the salmon, tuna, white tuna. These come 1 pc per order, and the sashimi slices are so small. Hot Green Tea: 1/10 We had to pay extra for the pot of tea, and they only give you one teacup even if you are seated with another person. Price: 1/10 We used street parking (expected for the area). We were not able to finish the sushi rolls due to the amount of rice included, and were charged extra for the "waste." In the end we spent $115 for two people (AYCE Dinner, hot tea, extra charge, tax, tip). read more
3 months ago
7 months ago
For costing nearly $40 after tax for the dinner menu, I had high expectations for this place. In comparison to other AYCE sushi that I had in the past, the restaurant had nice interior decoration. I wish they had food and food presentation to match the interior. The fish cut was small. Majority of the appetizers was mid. The rolls were mediocre. The presentation could use a lot more of color to make their dish pop and look more appealing. One of the cooked shrimp roll with peanut butter really drys out your mouth, making it hard to swallow. I understand I'm really roasting this place, but I had Sushi Masa (Sugar Land Location), Taizzi ( Memorial and Katy Location), Sushi Ichii (Katy), Sushi Hana ( Near the Woodland), and possibly many more than I can remember. They were either cheaper or equal in price without compromising quality and aesthetic like this place. The only few items that I did enjoyed was the miso, seaweed salad, scallop sashimi, salmon sashimi, squid salad, green tea ice cream and takoyaki, Otherwise they would have received a 1 from me. The service was alright, everything was self inputed on the phone using toast tab when scanning the QR on the table. This really helps with tracking what was ordered and who ordered what when in a big group. Highly recommend other AYCE places to adopt this method. They should organize it better in the app, so the customer can find the items easier when punching in the their order. 100% will not return, because I felt it was a waste of money for the limited options of what I enjoyed. My top 2 pick: Sushi Ichii for aesthetic, taste, and quality. (Limited selection, but consistent) Taizzi for quality, taste, and selection. (Personally, I like the Katy location better.) read more
3 years ago
Top tier AYCE sushi!! My wife and I came on a weekday lunch for the AYCE and it was fantastic. The service when I went was a little bit slow because it was so busy but all the workers were super nice. I didn't feel rushed with the time limit. I love the decorations here and it seems like both a nice place for a small group of friends or a date. You order using a QR code site that is linked to your table number and there is no limit to the amount you can order per round as long as you can finish everything. The fact that they have unlimited sashimi is amazing!! So rare for AYCE and the quality for everything including the sashimi, nigiri, rolls, appetizers like hama chili were all amazing. I especially liked the yellowtail nigiri and the salmon sashimi. The quality of the rice was great; well flavored and not overcooked or mushy. I'm absolutely coming back! read more
3 years ago
I wish they would come to Dallas, Texas because I think this could do so well here where I am!! I came here after seeing some good reviews and Instagram reels that this restaurant started doing ayce. Came around close to 11 or 1130 and made sure to pay at least 2 hrs on our parking meter (there's reviews saying they tow so make sure to add plenty of time). The ordering system is so nice and easy because you do it all on your phone. There's no limit and you can order as many as you'd like as long as you order only what you can eat. The pieces are small and the sashimi is thin so you can order many and try different things. My favorite types had to be the scallop, salmon, and yellowtail nigiri/ sashimi. The apps were hit or miss but the best ones we liked were the hama chili sashimi and the shrimp tempura. The rolls we got were actually pretty good too. Usually some ayce places either have good rolls or good nigiri but this place both are great! The quality of everything was very good and fresh and food came out relatively fast. Although as time passed by and it got closer to the busy lunch rush things did slow down quite a bit. I could also see the sushi chef changing so some of our nigiri rice came out bigger and a little mushy towards the end (prob because it was a newer chef). But overall I really enjoyed the experience and would definitely come back again next time I'm in Houston! read more
Kanau Sushi is now AYCE! My friend and I were curious how it would compare to their old management so we decided to try it out for dinner! For the location it's a good price for what you get. It would give Sushi Masa a run for their money Dinner: $36.95 (after 2pm) Lunch: $26.95 Ambiance: 5 The restaurant has cute decor and is very clean. It currently doesn't have much foot traffic so it's extremely quite. It would be a perfect place for a date. Service: 4 The server was extremely nice and checked it on us right away when she heard a crash from our table (the baby hit a glass of water). At the beginning of dinner she explained to us that we would use the QR code to order the items we wanted. We could use it as many times as we'd like and it would allow us to order whenever we'd like. The timer would also start when we placed in our first order so she suggested that we take our time looking before putting in our first order. As a result, we didn't have to interact with the server unless if our food was being delivered. The food service is what you'd expect from an AYCE so make sure to come in with a game plan. Food: 4 I was a bit hesitant because I didn't like how the old management prepared their sushi. However, while some of the rolls were a bit experimental they still tasted good. My favorite was the Houston Star roll which tasted good and had a good blend of textures. The sashimi was pretty fresh but the Mackerel had a strong fishiness. I also liked how their appetizers but their yakitori was a bit over cooked so there was a strong charred flavor Hopefully traffic here increased and the quality stays the same! Note: The one down side is parking. Your choices are street or garage. If you park in front of the restaurant it's $2 for 2 hours but if you park behind the restaurant it's free. However, make sure to walk with a buddy when it's dark since this area has a lot of people who are homeless read more
3 years ago
Kanau is super cute sushi spot before you're deep into downtown Houston. The service is fresh, clean, and friendly and they're quick to walk through the menu with you. My husband and I opted for the AYCE Sushi and wanted to try as much of the menu/rolls as possible (we're not big fans of deep fried/baked rolls so we didn't try any of those). All in all - their sashimi, nigiri, and rolls that we did have we're really delicious! IMO, the rice tasted a little old or had been sitting out for a bit but no major complaints - we still cleared our plates :) read more
3 years ago
Really good quality sushi for AYCE. The scallop sashimi with the lime slices between them were built different The beef tataki and other skewers were really yummy as well. One big con was that the service was reallly slow (food-wait wise and just checking up on our table, etc.). At the rate my table of 4 was eating, we definitely felt limited by the time limit/restaurant close time because of how slow everything was. We didn't get our orders taken until 10 minutes in, no food until 20 minutes in, our bottled/canned drinks until 30 minutes in, this first plate of sashimi in the picture didn't come until 50+ minutes in, and this was on our first order--all of this on a Thursday night. The quality of the food slightly made up for it. Definitely would try this place again since it's the only AYCE place in the area, hope they can improve the service. read more
2 years ago
First time here was tonight. I arrived at 9pm. They close at 9:30pm. I was welcomed in and not rushed. I placed my order which came out super promptly. I ate some there before leaving at 9:30pm with my to-go containers. Lovely interior with excellent service and excellent food. Definitely going back soon. Highly recommend. read more
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2850 Fannin St
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Houston, TX 77002
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