If you want to get fat, don't miss out on Kanji, because that's how you get fat. While it does away with the stigma of the buffet, all with a modern and clean decor, you still have the too-good-to-pass-up-option of the all you can eat menu, which is only €22.5, excluding beverages. The menu is quite expansive and diverse, so the "Fusion" in the name is well represented here. You can choose between classic rolls (rice outside, algae outside, deep-fried etc.), sashimi, noodles & rice, seared meat & fish, skewers and salads, tempura options and bento boxes for those overwhelmed by the choice. Most of the items are included in the all-you-can-eat menu, so you can literally binge on tuna sashimi if you're so inclined, with the only limit of (your decency and) 4 orders tops per single item. But mostly your decency. The á la carte menu has some more elaborate renditions of the classics, usually with more refined ingredients like the king crab. I tried the seared sesame-crusted salmon and was not disappointed.
Now, why four stars? For starters, Kanji does not claim to be the next Nobu, and quite frankly there's no risk to confuse the two. The sushi is good, but it's fairly mainstream, with at times disappointing fish-to-rice ratio. You just need to know what to order. If you want to really taste the tuna, just go for the sashimi, or you'll find many rolls to be "contaminated" with not-so-Japanese cream cheese or asparagus as filler. Well, it's called "Fusion" for a reason. Funny thing, though, it's actually a Chinese-run establishment but there are no Chinese options to pick from. The calamari in tempura, instead, will make you wish the "Fusion" were more towards the Italian classic, the result being slightly underwhelming.
In just so many words, Kanji is a nice little restaurant that delivers great value, with many interesting options. It's crowded over the weekend but you can manage without a reservation during the week. If you privilege quality to quantity... just order less, you'll be halfway there. read more