My son and I had different plans for yesterday with one of his friends from work and she cancelled our plans at the last minute. Not a nice thing to do. That wasn't going to stop us from dining at another sushi place that I have been wanting to go for a long time. This place has been around for a little over 25 years and still going strong! Let's talk about their lovely service starting with their manager Jay. This young man was literally on top of his game. I even told him. Checking to make sure everyone and everything was going well/smooth. I honestly can't rave nor stress enough about the service by everyone who we have dealt with last night. From Pio, to Kimberly-our host, to our server Janetti. Pio also brought out our food and was constantly cleaning up our table. Dishes, napkins, glasses etc.. Ambiance was very simple, nothing special which I like. They just had a very cute medium size pumpkin decorated for Halloween. All the way at the end of the restaurant. Place was very clean with great music playing overhead. We ordered multiple dishes from their extensive menu. They also serve beer and wine along with a fridge full of cold beverages. Sake too. We opted for 3 of their popular sushi dishes and they are: 1 Spicy Tuna Roll (8pc). Then we got their Shrimp Tempura Roll, also 8 pieces. Last but not least, got their BSC Roll, which stands for- Baked Scallop California Roll. We also got their Chicken Teriyaki Dinner and Salmon Teriyaki Dinner. Each entrée came with sautéed veggies, Miso Soup, steamed rice, and salads with their flavorful ginger dressing. Can't you tell that we were very hungry?? Asked for extra ginger, and within 20 seconds, it was already on our table. The veggies were cooked perfectly. They were not mushy, just perfect! The chicken dish came with broccoli and carrots, while the salmon came with asparagus. They all checked on us several times, and since we couldn't finish our meal, packed the rest to go. Food was above and beyond our expectations. It was great, fish was fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this place to anyone who likes sushi. They also have a separate menu for All You Can Eat Sushi along with a to-go menu. Parking is in a plaza; and shared with few other businesses. 2 thumbs UP! Thank you all very much for a lovely evening. We were there last night at exactly 7:00pm. Check out their hours. They close for 2 hours, and re open at 5pm again. read more

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I went here to have dinner with my sister last Friday around 7pm. The last time I went to Midori was YEARS ago at a different location, but I heard it closed. This is located in a small plaza where parking is limited. We ended up parking near the business across the street in the residential area. When we walked in, I noticed a sign-in sheet. Because it wasn't busy, we didn't need to write our names down. We were sat in the back, across the sushi bar. Our server took her time to explain the AYCE rules and then took our drink orders. When we got our first round, I tried to take a lot of pictures, but the food was so good! I was also more focused on catching up with my sister. The fish from every order was silky and fresh, and beautifully presented. Literally every bite, we went "Mmm.. YUM!!" We ordered some of the same items the second round plus a few new ones. We barely made it to the third. We decided to get the miso soup to wash everything down. The staff did an amazing job taking care of us. Shoutout to our server and to Mimi! Thank you for the wonderful experience! Midori is great for groups and dinner dates. I would definitely come back; and for $50/person I thought it was worth it! read more

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I decided to take myself out to dinner and had heard good things about this place, so I figured it was worth checking out. Before going, I looked over the menu and immediately noticed they had Miso Black Cod, which has recently become one of my favorite dishes and something I tend to order whenever I see it offered. When I arrived, it was pretty quiet, which appreciated since I got there right as they reopened for dinner service. I already knew what I wanted, so when the waiter came by, I mentioned the Miso Cod and asked if it was good. I could sense a bit of hesitation in the response, which is never the most reassuring thing to hear, but I decided to go with it anyway since I was already set on ordering it. The dish itself was the Miso Black Cod served with sweet soy and miso marinade, sauteed asparagus, a green salad, miso soup, and rice. For about $26, it was definitely a filling plate and came with a nice variety of sides. My main issue, however, was that the fish had bones in it. Luckily, I was eating slowly and caught them, but had I not been paying attention, that could have ended badly. The miso soup leaned a bit on the salty side for my taste, though I was hungry so I still finished it. The salad was really lovely and fresh, especially the ginger dressing. In terms of pricing, this dish is on the lower end of what I usually pay for Miso Cod and I think that may have played a role in my overall impression. I tend to prefer the versions I have had at slightly more expensive places, where the preparation feels a bit more refined. Overall, while this wasn't my favorite Miso Cod experience, I would potentially come back and try something else on the menu to see how it compares. read more

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It's been a VERY long time since I've done all-you-can-eat sushi, and Midori Sushi did not disappoint! I went on a Saturday, so it was the dinner price, but I'll definitely be back during the week to take advantage of the lunch special. The quality of the fish was excellent, and everything tasted fresh. My favorites were the Albacore Carpaccio, Seared Tuna Carpaccio, Albacore Belly Sushi, Cajun Albacore Sushi, Baked Mussels, Garlic Edamame, and the Shrimp Tempura Roll. The only two items that weren't for me were the #405 Roll and the Family Roll, but that's just personal preference. The staff was warm and welcoming, and I even had the chance to chat with the owner for a few minutes. It's always nice to see an owner who takes the time to interact with guests. One thing to note: they automatically add a 15% gratuity, which I didn't notice until after I had already left an additional tip. No complaints, though the service was great and well deserved. Overall, this was a fantastic experience with fresh, high-quality sushi, friendly service, and a great atmosphere. If you're looking for quality all-you-can-eat sushi in the Valley, Midori Sushi is definitely worth a visit. Five stars from me! read more

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My partner and I found out about Midori just a few months ago, and since then we've already been back about six times! It's a small restaurant and can be crowded at times, but the ambiance and quality of the food reminded both of us of our time in Japan. The seafood is all incredibly fresh, the food comes out at exactly the right temperature, the drinks are delicious, and the staff is all incredibly kind and attentive. The owner and manager have gone out of their way to make us feel welcome and have even recommended some dishes we'd never tried before, all of which were incredible. Every time we're there, we end up trying something new, and we've never had a bad thing off the menu. Highly recommend you treat yourself to a lovely date night or a celebration at Midori! read more

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I've been coming here for years , never disappointed. Always fresh and delicious and very attentive servers. Last time I was there with friends and had a lot of sashimi also tried side dishes including agedashi tofu! It was a much quiet night even though Friday night. read more

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Price - $30-$50 | service - average | customer service - way below average | vibe - calm, relaxing | parking - good lot This is one of those mixed reviews that clashes between good food vs bad customer service. The only reason this place doesn't get 1 star is because the food was good. I visited Midori Sushi for the very first time after discovering it on social media for their AYCE sushi menu. They have quite a spread of options, and for ~$38 lunch special, the premium option is a great addition (one piece each of course). For an AYCE sushi, Midori Sushi is one of the top rated in all of LA and OC. It might be #2 to my #1 favorite. Now, where the problem lies is poor customer service. Respect is a two way street, understandably. My fault was getting there around 1:30 PM when they close at 2:30 PM for lunch and my normal ordering is massive at AYCE. Regardless, there's a thing called professionalism and good customer service. Even when customers are in the wrong, there's a way to conversate when you're in customer service who are key to your restaurant. Few things made this first experience absolutely terrible and I might never go back even though the food was great. First, I kept getting rushed by the waiter and manager because they close at 2:30 PM. If 2:30 PM is when you literally plan to close doors, don't list 2:30 PM as your closing time. I've been to many restaurants in my time and I can't even count on both hands the ones which were AYCE sushi and BBQ separately. No one and I mean no one has "kicked me out" so rudely because it's nearing or at closing time. They prepared enough time after what they list as closing for a margin on time. Then, the female manager scolded me for being on my phone (which was a work call) and taking long to order saying that I was on "my time not their time" and said I could've finished earlier if I didn't take my work call. Never have I been so rudely spoken to at a restaurant regardless of things that could've been done better on either sides. Mind you all of this happened while I was being calm and respectful. As usual, I leave it up to my Yelpers to determine your own course of action based on my experience. If you're working in customer service, learn how to handle situations from all angles, especially, if you're a manager of the restaurant. read more

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Sometimes when you go to an all you can eat there is no time for pictures - Especially when it's sushi and everything is shared with friends or family. This was one of those times. As soon as the food was placed on the table everyone started eating. There were 3 of us and we shared everything. Out of 26 items there was only one I didn't care for but even that was still good. The service was very good and friendly. The place was crowded. Midori is not a large place the inside was long and narrow. Tables not too close to each there was room to move. The price for All you can eat was $49 per person. A little steep but if you like sushi it can be worth it. read more

Wow! I came here for the first time recently and was absolutely blown away! The atmosphere is cozy, the staff is very attentive and friendly, the fish is very fresh and buttery, the rice-to-fish ratio is perfect, I really cannot praise this place enough! I even met the owners who were right there alongside the staff working! Very sweet people and they run a fantastic restaurant. I can't wait to come back read more

This was my favorite place. I've never eaten sushi until I visited their Encino location. I loved this place but not anymore. The service is terrible and the original staff is gone. Apple and the others are gone. I can't eat eel sauce and the previous staff knew that.But when my order had eel sauce, I explained my health issue and was reprimanded on how to order. So I offered to pay for messed up order but stop the rest of the order well, they charged me for all food but never brought it out. I'm so saddened by this. Now I don't know where to eat sushi. read more

Great little sushi place. Fish was fresh and delicious. Excellent service. Great ambiance. read more

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Miso soup was wonderful. It was not salty. Fresh sushi's and gentle staffs attitudes. We had a very nice high school reunion at this Modori. Thanks to the owner for the arrangement read more

What a great and testy place this is! My family's new favorite place. We enjoy the atmosphere, people, kindness and hospitality. Sushis are fresh, tasty fantastic and delicious. Highly recommend to everyone. Love this place. Owner was very kind and super friendly. Family oriented restaurant. read more

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Our go-to sushi spot! We love sushi and if we ordered à la carte our bill would be double what it is here. Quality sushi and service. My favorites: baked mussels, salmon sushi, albacore sushi, albacore sashimi, yellowtail sashimi, Samurai roll, fire roll and bonsai roll. Sake in the light blue bottle is my fave. read more

Again, I'm going to give this place 5 stars. I keep trying other AYCE places yet myself and my family keep coming back here. There is only one now in Studio City. Just love this place. read more

I've been coming here for so long and the owners are so nice and accommodating but when they're not there the servers have no sense of customer service. They will tell you the kitchen is closed even for take our 40 min before the close it's ridiculous even if you call to make sure they're still open for service. The food is good but not worth the trouble of always driving here for them to tell you they're closed or won't serve you. read more

The food was amazing! Came here with my friends. The service was also quick and to the point. The reason for 4 stars was because we were rushed to eat and didn't have the chance to eat the all-you-eat option because they were closing and it was just 12 pm in the afternoon. read more

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Best AYCE sushi in the valley! Can't beat the quality of food and the intimate ambiance! Pricy but worth it for what you get. Always have great service here as well. Highly recommend. read more

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I have been going to Midori for years and always loved it. It's my favorite go to spot. I always know that the food will be excellent. Service will be good and I can always count on being totally satisfied. read more

I use to come here with my son all the time and every time I went workers gave different information. In order to sit at a table, everyone must get the all you can eat or you have to sit and the sushi bar. Every time I come I explain to them that my son cannot eat fish. He'll drop dead cause he's highly allergic. Most of the time they are accommodating but the last two times I was there this young waitress refused to seat us cause the bar was not empty. Mind you the rest of the tables were all empty. You guys suck at hospitality. read more

Very good! The sushi was fresh. Our server Kimberly was very nice and attentive. I will definitely be back.

Unfortunately after 10 years of coming to Midori this will probably be the last time we come here. Let's start off with the fake tuna, the meat was rubbery, chewy and had the most fishy taste ever. The rolls we got did not taste good at all, the shrimp had the poop line in them and then it tasted off. The service was completely horrible and it took them forever to come by and ask if we needed anything. We were both disgusted and most likely would never come back here again. read more

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I have no complaints about the food or our server during our dining experience, both were good. I was trying to remember why I stopped dining in at Midori, and now I remember. An order minimum has been added in per round. Usually I'm okay if it's a reasonable limit, but since there is a time limit for how long you can dine, the limit should be reasonable enough to eat thru the menu. I was with a party of 4 and we barely got thru the top half of the menu because we had to abide by the limit per round. We were fortunate enough to order what we wanted to eat since it was 2 hours before closing. Also, most ayce places will charge you a fee if there is leftover but again, there's usually a reasonable limit of leftover that's okay. I don't know if the owner got on the case of our server because we seemed in the clear to pay our tab. The server has to come back and tell us to finish the remaining RICE we had. There was less than a fist of rice left. Maybe if you're more specific with how much we can leave, we wouldn't have to feel like we have to finish every drop of rice. People do not finish every speck of food when they eat ayce or at most regular restaurants to begin with . I'm probably not going to be back again. Again- food and server were fine. I'm sure she was just following directions. read more

One of the first AYCE sushi places for me before AYCE sushi was a thing. It's been years since I've been here and I'm glad to be back. The quality of this sushi is awesome. Selection is huge. Premium items are a hit. Don't come here if you're looking to stuff yourself with volume. The sushi portions are full size servings. Other places do serve smaller portions so you can eat more (less rice). But don't worry about any of that here at Midori. You're getting a great sushi meal at a reasonable price for an open menu. Service was good though it did feel a bit rushed (they were busy that night). The place is small, so come early or plan to wait a while. Bathroom is clean. Parking is a challenge. Oh and try to bring cash to save a few bucks (5% off). read more

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The service was terrible. They just kept messing up on our orders. First round 2 sushi orders were missing, but I just let it go. A server brought sushi to my table that I didn't order and realized it was the wrong table and quickly took it to the right one. Second round, our entire order was missing and they thought it was made. To make things even worse, we got the salmon order that was ordered by the table next to us. We knew we didn't order it and they saw it. I happily just handed over since she smiled and said I think that's ours and she probably overheard me say we didn't order that. Then the lady server rudely comes to me and said next time that happens don't give the plate to the table and that they'll do it. Either way, they already dropped the plate on my table and they wouldn't know if I touched it. Little does she know that I'm a chef with 21 years of experience in the food industry. That order that wasn't made should've at least been made "on the fly". I had to wait another 12minutes for it to be made and brought to my table which was unacceptable. Don't go here, the sushi is just mediocre and overpriced. They put way too much rice now. I used to go to the location in Encino and the one in Studio City many years ago. The quality of the sushi isn't the same and the service is just as bad. They just kept messing up. I wouldn't go back there even if it was free. read more

We got here and it was packed but they still took care of us. We were blessed with room to sit at sushi bar. We ordered our great food and our servers were awesome kept filling our drinks and brining us our rolls. The chefs were great and courteous. Thanks again for a great experience. read more

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If i could give 3.5 stars I would. Midori used to be the spot for me, but after trying other places, I would say it's become the spot where I'd go if I don't feel like driving so far. I will say the quality is good, with standouts like Spicy Tuna Nugget and their new Baked Crab roll. Service is okay, sometimes can slack. Ambiance is alright too, can be crowded seating. I'd recommend Midori to someone who wants something good, not great. read more

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Amazing sushi quality. The best all you can eat menu that includes great stuff that many other restaurants don't offer. The service is always fantastic. Very comfortable and clean environment. read more

Honestly, I am one of Midori's biggest fans. When you hear 'All You Can Eat Sushi' my first thought is usually 'oh no. It can't be good.' But MIDORI DELIVERS. The carpaccio selection is on point delicious and it's a great value! Big, big fan - the food definitely feels high quality. I love that this place feels like a little secret, and honestly, I kinda wanna keep it that way, but no gatekeeping here. The ONLY thing I wish Midori had that they don't is some kind of dessert. A little mochi would be nice, but I'd love to see them have fun and do a little dessert roll! Maybe something with fruit, Nutella and crispy rice instead of sushi rice? Make my dreams come true Midori! You can do it!!!! read more

Ayce but with restrictions. They limit your order to 15 items per round, no matter the size of your group. Sometimes they forget to bring you everything you ordered. A 15% gratuity charge is automatically added to your bill. It's 5% extra if you use credit card. Dim lighting so not able to take good food pics. Small private parking lot and nearby street parking. read more

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Food is always good here. Can't go wrong with the Max roll. Service is cool, sometimes they take awhile to bring stuff or even checks but nothing crazy. It's my go to AYCE sushi. read more

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Food was good, staff wonderful They were nice and attentive We didn't go for all you can it, we have standard sushi. Rock, our waitress was awesome read more

This was an awesome all-you-can-eat spot filled with many options to choose from. The parking was simple and the service was kind. I ordered 4 pieces of the baked mussel, beef teriyaki, and fried oysters as well, which were all so delicious. As for the rolls, I ordered the Baked Salmon Roll (California Roll with spicy mayo and eel sauce on top with baked salmon), the Alaskan Roll (salmon tempura with crab meat, eel sauce, and avocado), and the Vegas Roll (deep fried Philly roll with eel sauce, masago, and spicy mayo on top). Every roll was a ride and I was actually full by the time I finished my meal. I recommend this place to anyone! read more

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Tried this place today and it was amazing! Sushi was fresh. We ordered through the all you can eat option so we got to try multiple different rolls and appetizers. I definitely would recommend the spicy edamame which was super flavorful. I will definitely be returning back to this place when I am in the area. read more

Food has always been... okay. Not spectacular, but...okay. An okay value. Quality has varied, and yeah, the price has gone up, but both those issues are fairly common in the restaurant trade. I get that (and I sympathize). It won't win any awards, but nobody dies from the food. Cool. So what is this place known for, then? AYCE sushi. All-you-can-eat sushi. The issue comes with that AYCE aspect, where you get three sessions of ordering (and consuming) all within an hour limitation. Sounds reasonable, and Midori is 'protected' from the issue of diners ordering sushi that they can't (or didn't intend to) eat, by charging the full price of each remaining piece. Harsh, but that's fair, too. Well, it *isn't* really 'all you can eat', it's 'here's how much we'll arbitrarily allow you to have, while trying to claim that what we allowed you to have is all you wanted'. If you order more sushi than they want you to order in any session, they'll deliver only what they're willing to allow for that session. Again, that's ... sorta... okay, but it would help to be told that *in advance*. So what's the issue? Ah, well -- rather than adjust that session in that session (reduce the amount to fit within yhe limits they didn't tell you about), they'll 'fix' it by giving you the 'overage' of that session as being all you get for your *entire* next session. So, for example, I got one (1) piece of tuna and (1) piece of salmon sushi (not one order, one piece) as my *entire* second session. You're down one more of your three allowed sessions, and all you got was a couple of pieces of sushi. 'AYCE', my ass. So, AYCE? Literally, it's a lie. Not 'misrepresentation'. Not a 'different viewpoint'. Their advertising is 'writing checks' that their owners aren't 'willing to honor'. Please understand, I'm not eight feet tall, 600 lbs., and able to eat the equivalent weight of a car. I just want to buy a thing and have it actually be what it was sold to me as being. Crazy, right? Just tell the truth, that's all. Best of all? They added a tip... for the service I didn't get. Now, I don't punish the wait staff for bad management behavior or sneaky tricks, but we had a party of 3, and they tacked on a tip I *really* wouldn't have thought appropriate. Tips shouldn't be considered automatic; they're not a 'right'. But they're being treated as a tax, being inserted everywhere, and that also is, well, crap. While I was there, one other group dining on the AYCE menu had the *exact* same issues. Not getting what they'd ordered, having the 'AYCE' session cut down to basically nothing, too. And they got the same baked-in tip, for apparently the same poor or non-existent 'service'. And wow, they weren't happy. Huh. Not just me, then. So, will I come back? No. Nothing is so wonderful here that I can't get it elsewhere at a higher quality at a reasonable price... and no weird surprises. No AYCE? That's okay. No BS, either, so I'm good with that. So, no Midori. I'm good with that; I'll spend my money elsewhere (and my friends will, too). read more

The sushi is just as good as a place where you'll pay 10 times more compared to the all you can eat deal here. Yes they limited to three rounds of five items each but it works out to a really great price per item. happy hour beer prices are lower than anywhere else I've seen as well. read more

I've been a fan of Midori Sushi for quite some time. The food is consistently fresh and delicious, and while the service can vary depending on how busy they are, overall I've always had positive experiences--until my most recent visit. A few days ago, my cousin and I decided to try the all-you-can-eat option. In hindsight, it would have been about $10 cheaper to order à la carte since we didn't eat much, but that wasn't a major concern. The ambiance of the restaurant was lovely--clean, welcoming, and well-suited for a relaxed meal. The issue arose when the bill for two people totaled nearly $120. My cousin left a $30 tip, but fortunately, she reviewed the bill before we left and noticed a 15% gratuity had already been added. When we asked our waitress about the automatic tip, she explained that they began doing this because, in her words, "when people do all-you-can-eat, we usually get $2 or $3 tips." While I understand the motivation, automatic gratuity should be clearly communicated in advance. She then pointed to the menu, which mentions an added tip for all-you-can-eat orders, but it did not specify the percentage. When I asked about this, she stated the amount varies depending on the chef and how much is ordered--which felt inconsistent and vague. This was a frustrating and disappointing end to what would have otherwise been a great meal. I believe in tipping fairly and generously for good service, but transparency is key. For this reason, I'm unable to give a full five-star rating. I hope management takes this feedback into consideration and provides clearer communication moving forward. read more

It's been a while I haven't been here. The other day I invited my daughter to join me for lunch. AYCE is back for $33/person. I find it expensive and so I just ordered Ala Carte. They have Midori Lunch Specials ($13.95 + tax) as well as Midori Bowls ($9.95 + tax). I ordered from their lunch specials and I was so glad I did it. The Beef Teriyaki is well seasoned and you really get the beef beef. It was filling, great for the value and highly recommended. My daughter ordered Dragon Roll, Tamago Sushi and Yellowtail Sushi. She finished them all in no time. Our orders came in timely manner. Casual and not busy. Our server made sure we were taken cared of. She kept on checking on us. read more

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Im just going to say that this is one of our favorite sushi places to go. The employees are so nice and friendly and the food is delicious! read more

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Bad service, and issues with our order. Wish it was a better experience like the first time we came