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    Kanji AYCE Sushi

    4.0 (641 reviews)
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    KANJI AYCE SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

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    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Spicy Mushroom Ramen
    Jasmin P.

    We used to dine in regularly at Kanji but had not been back in several years. This review is only for the takeout ramen we recently picked up. They have one vegetarian ramen option, the mushroom ramen, which can be made spicy. My general rule for ramen spots is that if they have one vegetarian or vegan option and it is actually good, I am happy. That is exactly the case with Kanji. The mushroom ramen is just as good as I remember, flavorful and satisfying. The toppings include lots of mushrooms and bamboo shoots, and we got the spicy version. Pickup was quick and the staff were very friendly. I did not realize when I ordered that there was a 30% off promotion for takeout ramen, which was a nice surprise. For the quality, you really cannot beat the value. We will definitely be back again. Parking is easy since it is in a plaza.

    Nguyn T.

    The lady came to take the order very rude. I've tried many dishes, but none of them contained fresh fish; every time I ate more, it made me nauseous. I'll never comeback

    Broken table
    Ryan L.

    Price - Average | service - very below average | cleanliness - average | interior - casual vibes | parking - lot, ample DO NOT GO! Ordered the sushi AYCE Although the sushi at Kanji was decent...there are two problems with them. First, the customer service is absolutely garbage. One female waitress who yells like no one is there. She screams from welcoming customers to asking what they need to even the fellow staff of requests. At first, she worked erratically when there wasn't even half the restaurant packed to when it became full. She must think that if she sounded like she was busy and all over the place, this would make customers think the restaurant is good and busy. Instead, it made the experience very hectic and stressful. She should learn to work more efficiently and calm down so customers aren't anxious while eating. I've never seen a worker yell out at literally every action and request. Then, her service throughout the entire time was condescending and rude to me and other customers. I'll admit that I order a ton at ayce but that's what it's for. However, I do eat all the food EXCEPT when it tastes terrible. There was the dynamite and fire cracker starters that was one of the worst kitchen food items I had at an ayce sushi. Because I left these uneaten (that's how bad it was), the waitress gave me a snarky remark about knowing what I order next time. This is after I finished a ton of sushi and other starter foods. If I left two out of 50, that doesn't deserve any comment yet alone a snarky remark. How about you try it and tell me if it's good. Go fix your bad items instead of being rude after I finish everything else. The other workers were much better. Secondly, I'm not sure if it was the portion I ate but my stomache wasn't at ease afterwards. Keep in mind that I went to many ayce sushi and BBQ before and don't have these problems. It might've been timing as I also didn't eat anything all day, but there are other similar reviews to watch out for. Regardless of that, don't go here because the waitress is unprofessional and yells at literally everything. It was a very uncomfortable and annoying experience.

    miso ramen, tilapia , hand roll, shrimp edamame, Chicken Katsu
    Destinee M.

    ACTUALLY endless sushi. no limits on how many of each roll you can get at a time! super kind staff and everything is made fresh!

    Spicy Miso Ramen
    Wally P.

    Walk into Kanji and it's like entering a frat party. It's dark, dank, and your shoes stick to the floor. No noise abatement. It's frenetic. Stinks of burning something. A Japanese girl yells something at you. You try to order but she ignores you. Ten minutes later you flag down someone who can take your order. The sushi is great. The spicy miso ramen will ruin your guts. But it's good. Great food, but be prepared for the frat party. And now your hair and clothes smell funky.

    Cat N.

    Kanji is great for AYCE sushi I went here for the first time with some friends. I called ahead to see if they took reservations and they did not. We were fine though. We came in on a Friday night and it wasn't too busy. We got seated right away. They had lots of sushi roll options including some without rice. Their nigiri was also impressive. Their rice to protein ratio was perfect. Their sushi was also fresh tasting with salmon and eel being my favorite. I didn't care for their albacore and yellowtail. Their AYCE menu also includes a variety of appetizers, udon, and ramen. We all left satisfied. The pricing was very reasonable. Service was great. They made sure to check on us and take any used plates away. The inside is casual. It's great for small groups. Its a great AYCE sushi spot for the area and was worth the drive.

    Packed house- Friday night
    Kimberly N.

    3.5/5 star review because my experience at the restaurant for the AYCE sushi was truly a mixed bag. I'll likely visit again midweek instead of the weekend to get a better feel of the restaurant. Pros: -Minimal wait on a Friday night -Amazing fish to rice ratio!! -4 pieces per roll order (instead of 8) -Large variety of rolls with fun flavor combinations -Pepper tuna sushi was my favorite; it was smokey and had a great bite Cons: -Little space between the tables -Loud, like bar/club level loud -Sticky (floors and tables) -Long wait between orders (20+ mins) but the manager mentioned between short staffed by two people -General service was slow, took us a while to receive our check as well -Salmon was surprisingly fishy and didn't have a great mouthfeel

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    Leona W.

    Wow. Love this sushi spot! The small rice ratio so you can eat more fish! They offers a lot of appetizers, sushi rolls & nigiri. Our favorite are the baked mussels, lolly polly, salmon nigiri, and squid nigiri. The genki roll that with salmon, tuna and cucumber wrap is a must. Service is attentive and ask to refill our water. Good vibes at the restaurant and good music. As an all you can eat sushi lover this is one of the top spots in OC.

    Anhong D.

    尔湾日式自助天花板!吃到扶墙出 谁懂啊!在尔湾闲逛偶遇这家 kanji sushi,直接刷新我对"吃到饱"的认知----刺身鲜到能当场落泪,寿司卷料多到溢出来,热菜小吃也全都在线,性价比爆表! 碧吃亮点 刺身&握寿司新鲜度拉满,三文鱼腩、北机贝、炙烤白金呛统统无雷 芝士焗青口香到想舔盘,豚骨拉面浓郁暖胃 天妇罗虾、蒲烧鳗鱼、飞鱼籽军舰...吴先续的快乐,碧须狠狠拿捏! 小tips 环境温馨木质风,服务超贴心 椅盯要空腹来,朋友聚餐、家庭聚会都很适合

    Sushi Combo B w/ Spicy Tuna Roll.
    Michael C.

    It's a nice little hole in the wall. Enjoyed the food and the waitress is pretty eccentric but overall very nice. The price is pretty good. Got the sushi combo B and it was filling enough for me. The Spicy Tuna was tasty and had a good kick. The chef's choice sushi was pretty good. Most places would give you a lot of rice and small piece of fish. But here they give you a lot of fish.

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    Ask the Community - Kanji AYCE Sushi

    How much is the AYCE sushi for dinners and what mights are available?

    AYCE is $39 for dinner, entire sushi menu is included. May exclude some appetizers

    How much is all you can eat for lunch?

    31.95

    Open for dine-in yet? If not when? Missing you! Thanks!

    Just called them and was informed that they aren't open yet for dine in and are still working on it.

    What does the all you can eat special include? Is it served buffet style or made to order? What type of food does it include?

    Made to order. It includes about 80% of the menu, excluding some of the pricier items.

    What's the AYCE price for younger kids? My daughter is 2 and half.

    Kids $10.95

    What are the options for vegetarian rolls?

    Check out their menu. They definitely have some options. And remember, they make it fresh in front of you so you can always request to customize.

    Do they sell Korean soju?

    Not sure if it is Korean, but I know they have a Blackberry Soju and Plum Soju on their menu! Good luck

    Is the All You Can Eat Buffet only on the weekdays or the weekends as well? Is the price different on the weekends?

    We offer AYCE special 7days a week, for the price of 19.95 for lunch and 23.95 for dinner. We are only open for dinner on weekends for now.

    Do they have bento box?

    Yes! I get them all the time from here. You choose items from each category and price depends on the number of items.

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