I had a hard time giving this rating. Probably between a 3 1/2 - 3 3/4. Here's why: So I wanted to give my wife a fun birthday dinner experience. She loves sushi. And we love new and fun experiences. So when I found an all you can eat sushi place served on conveyor belt, we were like sign me up. We were use to Kura and we love AYCE. So we made the 90 minute drive. The place has such an aesthetic vibe it just seems like a very cool place. And our server was very helpful and amazing with us. But I guess what was disappointing was the lack of choices, and even fresh choices on the conveyor belt. And the rolls and food we ordered that came on the mini train, as fun and exciting as it was, was inconsistent. Some rolls hit the spot and I wish I could just reorder over and over. Others were hard to eat, mainly because there was a lot of rice and you could hardly taste the quality of the seafood. I don't know if we just came on an in busy night or a busy time (a Sunday night around 5:30) but the expectation of more quality choices on conveyor belt and more consistent rolls I think would have helped us to justify the drive. Did we still enjoy ourself? Yes. And I would totally make the drive over and over IF I know that the quality of the rolls and the choices of the conveyor belt were what would consider worth it. The verdict is still out there. read more

Kanji Sushi AYCE - Sushi Bars Near Me - West Springfield, Virginia

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Another amazing meal and this is one of the best deals around. If you get there around 5pm the conveyor was starting and everything was fresh. Joshua was amazing, attentive, friendly. He gets 5 stars too! read more

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Northern Virginia is anything but short on AYCE sushi spots! Umiya in Alexandria, Sushi Ohayo's many locs, and Kanji Izakaya in Arlington to name a few. Yet, Kanji Sushi in Springfield remains one I've been to more than 3 times in the 8 or so months I've been living in this area. At $30 per person, it's a pretty fair price considering it includes sushi, apps, and hibachi!!!! I love the Shrimp hibachi and the shumai dumplings. But my favorite sushi roll? It's gotta be the Snow Mountain Roll (pictured below$ without a doubt!!! It's got shrimp tempura and shredded crabstick -- two of my fav proteins in sushi!!! The inside is nice and there's a conveyor belt that's included in the AYCE. But if you go anytime after 5pm be prepared for a long wait time. This place is great and very popular. read more

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One of our favorite revolving AYCE sushi place in the area but it is for smaller (4 comfortably or 6 if you're squishing in) because they only have booths. If you see a dessert or item on the revolving belt, grab it because it may not come back and you're not able to order the item with your server. read more

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This is hands down one of the best AYCE-sushi spots in the NATION! Seriously... no cap. This review a bit overdue, but it is impossible for me to not give Kanji Sushi and Hibachi its flowers after my experience there. I was in town for a business trip, along with a couple of coworkers in the last week of November 2025. After flying into town on a Sunday and checking into our hotel down the road, we were looking forward to dinner. One of the coworkers recommended Kanji as he previously lived in and was familiar with the area. We arrived at the venue around 6pm and were seated promptly. It was fairly open when we arrived, with a good rotation of patrons in and out, however it picked up quite a bit after we were seated. As briefed to us by our server (the service was great by the way), the kaiten-zushi (sushi conveyor belt) items were intended to be super light-eats. So in that regard, it is a bit underwhelming when compared to other similar concept places such as Kura. However, the money train (no pun intended) were the actual shuttles that ran along the top rails over the communal belt. There is a great selection of appetizer, sushi, rolls, and hibachi items for the AYCE menu. Compared to other AYCE venues, you will have to order your items each time the server comes around as opposed to ordering electronically from a table kiosk. Save a few items here and there, we tried almost every item on the menu and they were all spectacular. Great standard rolls with quality and flavor - all the rolls that I've had here were probably the best rolls I've had in a while. The hibachi meats were tender and on point. THEY HAVE TAKOYAKI!!! Usually when going to AYCE-sushi restaurants, the bar and expectations are set pretty low when it comes to the quality of the food due to the amount of food that needs to be churned out at speed. This is not the case with Kanji - the chefs definitely know how to create the perfect balance of speed and quality. All of which is delivered directly to your tables on the shuttles with a great turn around time after your order is submitted. If you want sashimi (the fish without the rice), there is an additional surcharge, however there is a one-time sashimi "sampler" plate that is included with your AYCE pricing. Even with the base pricing, you will get a thorough experience. Hands down recommend Kanji Sushi and Hibachi for all those in town and those visiting! I will 100% be returning to Kanji the next time I am in Springfield. You CANNOT go wrong with Kanji! read more

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3.5 stars This is another spot that's a bit hard for me to rate. We went on a Wednesday night and were seated right away. The rolls we ordered were delicious, and were very flavorful. The incredible roll for example had giant cuts of fish in it, so they were definitely generous with their fish portions. The fish itself tasted pretty fresh. I really liked the hibachi shrimp as well. The teriyaki chicken didn't look the most appetizing but tasted pretty good. The conveyor belt didn't really have too many interesting items. It was a ton of repeats. The desserts were very lacking, I tried a couple and they were both way too sweet, and tasted the same. I think I would go back though in a larger group! read more

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Fresh sushi made to order. Great quality. Very unique delivery system to your table!. Check out the video read more

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The comes out fast. Decent variety of appetizers and their steak hibachi was good. Their combo fried rice was excellent very tasty. The sushi was good but not amazing. The cost is five dollars higher than sushi ohayo but I like the atmosphere and booths better at Kanji. The service was good. My only concern the is the conveyor belt sushi not being refrigerated and getting warm. I am not sure how many times it goes around before being thrown out. read more

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I was craving sushi and decided to stop for lunch since I was in the area, and I'm so glad I did. This restaurant's concept is such a cool idea--I sat at the "sushi bar," where dishes came out on a rotating belt, and I absolutely loved it. Everything I tried from the belt was fresh, and the rolls I ordered separately were just as delicious. The service was quick and efficient, which made the experience even better. I would definitely come back, and next time I'll be bringing friends along to enjoy it with me. read more

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Pretty good quality for AYCE and at a great price point. The restaurant was clean, servers were friendly, and there was a pretty good variety of food options (mostly rolls though, sushi/sashimi options were pretty limited). I prefer this place over Umiya and would definitely go again. read more

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I got out of the city for a bit to try a different conveyor belt sushi. Kanji is located in West Springfield and is a bit away from the normal part of Springfield i go to (near container store and the original trader joes) the wait was non existent on a Saturday night which was great. the restaurant is huge compared to anything in DC. the staff immediately comes to greet and get any orders. As an AYCE they have a near limitless menu. they do not serve half rolls, and you can get shashimi only (no rice) for an up charge. I think it's worth the get away from the city! read more

A decent AYCE sushi place that also serves hibachi. Your server takes your initial order and your food arrives on a robot server that runs on a track. They also have small bites on a smaller track. Food is good as well as the service and the cost is reasonably cheap. They have a small charge if you just want sashimi but you can avoid that by ordering their sashimi plate. Will definitely come again. read more

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We love the concept of an AYCE Korean hibachi and sushi eateriy, so we paid a visit to Kanji yesterday. It was pretty good. But if I am going to pick between Kanji and Sushi Ohayo down in Lorton, I pick Sushi Ohayo. Kanji is a spacious and attractive restaurant situated in the strip mall at the corner of Old Keene Mill Road and construction torn-up Rolling Road. Entering Kanji, there were like five staffers at the front desk and we weren't sure whom to acknowledge since none of them directly acknowledged us. But we were eventually seated at a comfortable table. They only give you one menu for the table. The menu was typical Korean AYCE: hibachi, appetizers, sides, sushi and sashimi. Adult price was $31 plus $5 if you want sashimi. What is nice is that if only one person at the table wants sashimi, not everybody at the table has to go with the more expensive sashimi option. They have a well-stocked conveyor with several options including sushi rolls and yes, mousse. Above the conveyor belt is a train track with trains that bring your orders to your table. I didn't like the train so much since you have to stand up to reach over to the train to get your order because the track is so high. The kani salad and the hibachi are very good. I loved the dipping sauce that comes with the hibachi (steak, chicken, salmon or shrimp). The other items were good, with the exception of the miso soup. It was nasty with way too much seaweed flavor. I couldn't finish it. Service was good except they did forget my fried rice. I really liked my dessert. I custom built it with a cup of vanilla ice cream topped with green tea mousse I snagged from the conveyor built. read more

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This is a wonderful AYCE experience! I originally thought i'd be similar to revolve sushi places where you have to wait for the plate to come around but it's not like that unless you would like a complimentary small side dish. A small automated train system deliveries your ordered sushi to your seat & they also have a revolving option for small little one bites. It did seem as though, those one bites would sit there for some time going around and around. For the AYCE, it was a great price for the quality of the sushi! I was very surprised how tasty the individual pieces of sushi were. & we enjoyed the special rolls. The appetizers (Kani salad and Tuna dish pictured) weren't that great so I'd recommend skipping those and going straight for the sushi pieces & the rolls! Not pictured is the hibachi- it is also just OK, I don't think I'd do that again. Great experience, great service, and yummy sushi! read more

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Honestly it was just ok. The service gets 5 star, definitely very kind and efficient. The deco was nice. Atmosphere was loud and music was a bit high. Food really didn't impress, the tempura the oil was fried in , I could tell was old. Overall just okay, was hoping for better. read more

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We were quickly seated, and the waitress was prompt in taking our order. I really enjoyed the concept of a revolving menu with sample items on the food belt, allowing us to try before committing to an order. This was especially helpful in preventing overordering, as there's a charge for unfinished food. However, a few of the items available on the belt hadn't been refreshed, though there were no issues with the made-to-order dishes. Once our orders were placed, we didn't have to wait long. Another highlight was the food arriving on the belt, which made for a more seamless experience, allowing for uninterrupted conversation and engagement with my friend. read more

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Dear reader, Kanji AYCE Sushi in Springfield offers, quite simply, one of the best sushi deals in the area. There is something deeply satisfying about being able to order whatever you fancy without feeling like every additional roll requires a minor financial consultation. Better still, the quality is actually very good, which is where many all-you-can-eat arrangements lose the plot. Here, the fish is fresh, the options are plentiful, and the whole experience feels properly worth it. This is absolutely a place to arrive hungry and leave very happy indeed. A strong showing for Springfield and an easy recommendation for any sushi-loving member of society. read more

What a fun experience, we will be back! This place does it all: hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, noodles, made to order sushi, sashimi, conveyor belt sushi and more! And it's all you can eat for a reasonable price! Our server was friendly and checked in on us regularly as we kept ordering more options that were delivered to our table I on a little train. The restaurant was clean and modern with booths and bar seating. read more

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This place is average at best. We visited on Sunday for lunch, and it was fairly busy. We were told there would be a 15-20 minute wait, but ended up waiting about 40 minutes before being seated. I expected more variety on the conveyor belt, but it mainly had dessert items and an occasional set of rolls or snacks. The service was disappointing--our server rushed us as we have already expressed that we needed more time, which was frustrating given that it was our first time here and we were still trying to navigate the menu. The menu itself offered a wide selection of rolls, appetizers, hibachi, and other dishes, which was a plus. While the price is reasonable, the quality didn't live up to expectations. It was just okay. The rolls, in particular, felt very one-dimensional. read more

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I loved this place. The fish was very fresh. We had a party of 7 and we could fit in the long booths. We came very hungry but didn't worry because we could start eating right away from the conveyor sushi. We did the +$5 per adult to have unlimited sashimi. The service was so good. Our server was so kind and helpful. We have two kids who cannot have gluten or dairy so he helped us navigate the menu and made sure to give the instructions to the kitchen. I highly recommend this place!! read more

Good quality fishes and good amount of choices. I like the size of the dish, normally 1 or 2 pieces per order, so we can choice more kinds of things. Food was delivered by carts run on the railings very interesting. The waitress and waiter will take orders from you. They pay attention to your status. Good open space. read more

Kanji Sushi AYCE - Sushi Bars Near Me - West Springfield, Virginia

Came here right at opening time for dinner, to avoid having to wait. A week before, there was a line out the door in the middle of dinner time, so I made sure to go early this time. My son had been wanting to go to a rotary sushi place again, so my family decided to check this AYCE sushi place out. We opted to add the sashimi option, and were glad to hear that my son didn't have to get the add-on too since he's 5 years old. We kind of got filled up on the rolls, and the sashimi took a while to come out. The presentation of the dishes were really nice. We really liked the novelty of the delivery mechanisms that brought out our food. It would have been nice if there were iPad ordering tablets. This was a nice place to check, but I'm not sure if I'd go back. read more

Kanji Sushi AYCE - Sushi Bars Near Me - West Springfield, Virginia

Fantastic Spot - Fresh, Clean, and Great Value! Stopped in for a late lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Everything was fresh and delicious, the restaurant was clean, and the staff were attentive and friendly throughout our visit. Even though we came in late and the sushi belt wasn't running at first, it kicked on just as we were getting ready to leave.We will do it at lunch on a weekend or dinner one evening. Overall, this place offers great bang for your buck and a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for quality food and service without breaking the bank! We did tey more from what is pictured. The hibachi steak wasn't bad, it was just missing a tad of that "hibachi" flavor. read more

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An AYCE in the area is much needed. I would say $29.99 price is very reasonable for the menu options. This place is set-up by conveyor belt but I think they do a combination of that and ordering by waiter. For $5 you can get sashimi, I think this is a great alternative if you don't want all the rice. I have to say the rice is disappointing. Something not too hard to fix! It is not seasoned and falls apart/too dry. I think this would definitely improve test. The fish is fresh and the sashimi option is definitely thicker in cut than the nigiri. I really liked some of their specialty rolls too especially the golden spider roll(?) Yes, I would recommend if you aren't going a la carte, this is a less pressuring expensive option. Good for groups and I would come back! read more

Kanji Sushi AYCE - Sushi Bars Near Me - West Springfield, Virginia

Ok this place is great, how often are you offered everything to choose from the menu. Like little tastes. It was great everything was included at my fingertips because a conveyor belt just passed by for me to select whatever I wanted to eat. The service was great wait staff kept asking if we needed anything.. Many order off of the menu and the belt since everything is included with all you can eat. It's a fun place and you get to try new things. A great family place. read more

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I wish 8 stars was an option, as I sit here on my couch about to roll off of it. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was what a beautiful space it is with the wood and high ceilings. There are no reservations so my friend and I got on the wait-list, which has a countdown of sorts on your phone. For the life of me, I couldn't figure out what the times meant (one was counting up, the other was counting down). All that made sense was how many groups were ahead of us, and that was all I really needed to know. We were seated after about 15 minutes. The way it's set up is you get a menu of sushi and other things to order from, which are all included in the AYCE pricing. You place those orders with your server. They then come around on the top level of the conveyer belt with a tray that stops at your table. The bottom level is a constantly rotating conveyer belt of sweets, sushi rolls, and appetizers. My friend and I had a field day trying a little of everything. We stuffed ourselves silly and agreed that we need to come back. Everything came out at a pretty rapid pace. Any kinks that they needed to work out (based on old reviews) have been smoothed out. They ran like a well-oiled machine. read more

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Saturday night dinner was packed. I'm not sure if making a reservation is an option but without a reservation my group of 2 waited 1 hour for a table. After we were seated, our server was quick to put in our order and was fairly attentive all night. Food was somewhat slow to come out but that was expected given how full the restaurant was. On the plus side, there was a conveyor belt of revolving small bites to snack on while you waited for your food. The conveyor belt had a decent selection of appetizers although the items seemed random. I also noticed that some of the conveyor belt items weren't things you could order from the menu. Some of the things we saw circulating: edamame, seaweed salad, melon, peaches, octopus salad, sushi, bread roll, fried scallop, fried shrimp, mozzarella stick, dumplings, mousse, cake. These items were hit or miss. I think I saw the same plate of octopus salad going around the conveyor belt for the entire 90 minutes I was there.... You can tell pretty quickly what items aren't popular lol The sushi, dumpling, and fried scallop we tried from here were good! Our main entrees were delivered via little robot. Throughout your meal you just watch the robots run back and forth on their track from the kitchen to different tables. Kinda cute lol anyway the quality of fish was good for all you can eat. Salmon and yellowtail were particularly good in my opinion. We really enjoyed the salmon avocado handroll Hot appetizers we tried: chicken wings, crab Rangoon, shrimp shumai, and takoyaki. Mid tier apps. Came out hot but taste was 5/10. Worth trying a few just to get a taste but also very skipable. Overall, as a AYCE sushi connoisseur, Kanji is probably my favorite of several I've tried in the area. The quality of fish, specialty roll selection, and conveyor belt & robot delivery novelty make it #1 for me. I would 100% come back here and recommend this place to anyone who wants some AYCE sushi! read more

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Very fresh Sushi, and great atmosphere. I would go there more if it wasn't so pricey, but worth it every now and then! Service is great and servers are very friendly. read more

Pretty solid ayce sushi place. We came here because all our sushi places keep closing. Except Sushi Ohayo, which closes mid day. It's about $30 for ayce, and there's a very large selection. Everything was good, but nothing really stood out as exceptional, except the teriyaki streak and hibachi steaks. If I could get the hibachi streak with the teriyaki sauce and all the grilled onions instead of the veggies, id order that several times. (Which I might be able to idk I didn't ask cuz I was full by the time I had the hibachi steak) During busier times they have a conveyor you can grab stuff from but you mainly order from your server and a little train brings the stuff to your table. It's a bit far from Fairfax, so probably won't make it here frequently, but if we need to meet up midday for sushi this is the place. read more

We tried Kanji yesterday for the first time via takeout. Once placing our online order, it said it would be ready in 30 minutes and it was ready right on time! The sushi was fresh and delicious! I really enjoyed the avocado roll because it was nice ripe avocado pieces. The salmon had a bit of a fishier taste than other sushi restaurants I have gone to, but was still good. We would go back again for a quick takeout meal! read more

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I came here with my boyfriend for lunch on a Sunday and was seated right away. We chose the $29.99 AYCE option. There's also a la carte option btw (the whole table must choose the same thing). We were so disappointed in the nigiri sushi. The fish pieces were small and they packed so much rice at the bottom. We felt scammed. We could barely taste the fish because there was so much rice. We got kind of full after eating only 5 pieces of nigiri each just because of the sheer amount of rice. We ended up deciding not to order anymore sushi and tried the yaki udon beef and other appetizers, which were good. We really enjoyed the yellowtail jalapeño, pepper tuna, and squid salad. The conveyor belt was sad and only had a few things going around when we were there. We ordered most of our food with the waiter. Overall, the fish quality was ok, but I would not return just to get full on rice. I could go to other AYCE sushi spots for better quality and quantity of fish and less rice. The ambiance and decor were aesthetically pleasing. The service was good. However, we would not come back here. read more

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Food came quick, everything was good. Although I will say the salmon skin salad they put too much sauce I couldnt eat it all. Beautiful inside. I like the concept and enjoy sitting infront of the conveyor belt because I can eat right away while waiting for my order to shoot out. Server came by at good rate to reorder too read more

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Really solid spot -- I'd definitely come back! The sushi was super fresh, and for an all-you-can-eat place, the variety was impressive. Prices were great too, and the vibe inside was clean and stylish without feeling overdone. Only downside: we came during a slower time between lunch and dinner on a weekday, and a few of our dishes were missed or delayed. We actually overheard the table next to us mention the same thing, so it seemed like a common issue. Honestly, if they switched to mobile or tablet ordering, it would probably make things run a lot smoother and help avoid mix-ups -- maybe even cut down on some staffing needs during quieter hours. Still, the food and value were totally worth it. Can't wait to go back! read more

All-you-can-eat sushi in Springfield! Okay, getting straight to the point. It was a long wait and as soon as we sat down, we waited for food. Hence the picture. Then we decided to go ahead and order a bunch of plates because we waited too long. To top it off, the plates took awhile to come in too. The establishment is spacious. Great for a group of 6-7. 8 is a snug. For first time experience it was not that good but the dishes weren't bad! read more

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Kanji was fantastic! The sushi was good for the value (I didn't upgrade to the sashimi so I can't speak to that), the product offering was robust, the conveyor belt and robot delivery concept was so fun and entertaining and the place was clean and inviting! Would definitely recommend Kanji! read more

An alternative to Kura Revolving Sushi? I didn't think it was possible until I was proven wrong yesterday evening. I went here by myself to try out the new restaurant. There were people outside but when I checked in, I was immediately seated within 5 minutes after putting my name in. Inside looks spacious, there are booths all around and individual seats next to the conveyor belts if you are by yourself or for smaller parties. There's an AYCE option for $29.99 and a A la carte option if you don't think you are able to eat to your heart's content. Now the place mentions that you have an hour for your time limit if you were to go with your AYCE option but I was there for the full duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes. I was able to get full and walked out pleasantly surprised. They have a touch screen menu where you can order food ranging from Appetizers, Rice & Noodle dishes, Sashimi Pieces, Regular rolls and Speciality rolls. For items such as the speciality rolls, you'd have to ask your server in advance. There's not really a limit on how much you can order but people tend to order a lot at once and it could be a bit of a wait. Fortunately I can say that from my time there I didn't have that long of a wait for the food and seeing the food come out from the conveyor belt is a joy to see. You are asking yourself, " how much more can I eat? " As you shovel the next piece of sushi into your face. Unfortunately they do not have premium a la carte options. You won't find bluefin tuna but there's so many options I don't think you'd be missing out. This place is growing on me. I had a pleasant time eating and I'd be coming back since it's so close. read more

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I came here for the first time and the place looked very nice and ambiance was great. We ordered sushi instead of the belt that came around. Sushi wasn't too bad and tasted pretty good, but it wasn't authentic. The service was good. If you are looking to relax and have decent sushi than this is the place to go. read more

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My friends and I came when it opened on a weekday. The place was pretty clean and had pretty interior. The food was okay though, I usually can eat a lot during all you can eat but there was something that did not taste right or appetizing. There wasn't anything necessarily bad, but the taste did not make me want to order more. The crab rangoon shell was not crunchy and the filling was too sweet. All the sushi tasted the same and did not have a distinct flavor to differentiate what I was eating. The shrimp hibachi was great though, the size was nice. Since it is an all you can eat place, we would try to continue ordering rounds, but that was the most difficult part. We did not know that the revolving sushi only happens during dinner time, so we had to order through the servers. We would order our first round, and wait for a long time until they would either check in on us, or we would have to flag them down. It was inconvenient because it was hard to get the servers attention. There was no call button or device that we could order from, so we just had to sit there and wait, or we had to get up and find someone to take our order. Overall, the place is okay, I just wish the service was more attentive to tables, since there is not another way to order. I think if I went during dinner time, it would have been better because I would have been able to get some of the orders off the the conveyor belt. read more

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Stopped in on a Saturday night hoping for a table for two. I'm not sure if they take reservations for the AYCE option, but if they do I would highly recommend it. Once we put our names down, we were told the wait would be about 45 mins. There was able seating and I appreciated that the booking system showed you where you were in line and how long you've been waiting. That allowed us time to roam the shopping center. Once seated, we were positioned facing the convoy belt in the center which gave us multiple views of the food coming and going. My date and I fine for only about 45 mines before we had to head to a movie. In the time I got: -seaweed salad -squid salad -yellowtail jalapeño -pepper tuna tataki -kanji roll -masasgo -tatoyaki Every dish was delicious and definitely better than what I would had imagined for a AYCE spot of their size. Our waitress was friendly as check in often to take our order and even offered recommendations. It the current price point, I'll definitely be back. read more

I come here all the time and service is always top tier ! Today, we came in me and my friends, we were sat very quickly and food came out very fast. Brandon(Our wonderful waiter) and Bella the hostess, were amazing. Brandon was very personable and he kept us laughing and his service was a 10/10 DO RECOMMEND ! We will for sure keep coming back ! read more