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I came in for lunch for the AYCE. The service is good, but it's awkward. They kind of just stand around waiting for you to call them. Feels like you're being watched. Or maybe it's just because I dined in alone. Inside is neat and nicely decorated. I ordered a number of things, but everything wasn't good. I would even argue that all of the food isn't fresh. If you just want sushi, that is a safe bet and I would absolutely come again just to eat it. It's not the best in the world, but it's fresh and tasty and they have a good selection for $40 AYCE. The crab Rangoon is very fresh! I don't know how they prep these or if it's so fresh because it isn't prepped and frozen, but I ordered it 4 separate times. I would come back and try more food items like fried rice, ramen, etc. Would not order again: Beef Negimaki - very tough beef and weird seasoning Spicy beef empanadas - not very fresh, the empanada shell seemed refried after being frozen. Some parts of it were too hard to eat. Bleh. Thai basil - it was broccoli, string beans, onions, and chicken pieces with a weird sauce. I assumed it was fried rice, but no. I sent it back. Kimchi - the taste was OK, but it wasn't very strong in flavor and looked like added some "kimchi juice" on cold wet cabbage. Rock shrimp - not fresh AT ALL. Dirty shrimp in tempura batter with lazy sauce on top. Happy it was only a few pieces because it was so poorly made Tempura - I got shrimp and again, the quality was not that great. Would order again: Sushi Kani salad Crab Rangoon
The sushi was pretty good decent quality. The appetizers though were amazing with abundance of variety and great quality especially the beef. A bit pricey in mid $30s but honestly could be my new go to AYCE sushi as long as they keep up the quality especially with appetizers too. They also have a sashimi version for $10ish upgrade if you prefer. Only main complaint is not the cleanest dining area especially with sticky tables.
Had dinner here with a large group of 10. We had the sushi sashimi buffet. Service was fast. Food was decent -with a huge menu to order from for an all-you-can eat 90 minute sashimi buffet. It was a lot of fun trying out all the menu items. Ambiance is very casual of course, so glad I wore those stretchy pants! I wish the buffet menu came with dessert though, but I did improvise and order a fried banana off their appetizer menu as my sweet ending.
Brooklyn has no shortage of AYCE sushi spots, and most of them are pretty average. Let's be honest, when you go to these places, you're not expecting fine dining--you're just hoping the food is decent, you get your money's worth, and that you won't regret it later. I usually hit up Sake on 86th, which is chaotic to say the least, so Rakuzen was a much-needed change of pace! From the moment you walk in, the staff greets you, refills your drinks, and checks in throughout the meal. The service alone makes this place stand out compared to other AYCE sushi joints. Plus, it's spacious, so you're not packed in like sardines. There were a lot of people dining when we went, including big groups, which tells me this place is definitely popular. As for the sushi, the quality was great--way better than what I've had at Sake. I'll definitely be coming back and hope it stays a hidden gem!
I love sushi. I'm not saying this is the best sushi but it's pretty good as AYCE sushi restaurant. A lot of selections and they also have sashimi. They also have a wide variety of hot appetizers which I love. Shrimp tempura and the short rib is one of my favorite. Don't sleep on the mozzarella sticks. It's a weird combo but pretty good. You mark your order in a paper and just check off what items I want and how many. The servers are very helpful. They fill your water pretty quickly and come often to the table and ask if you want to order more. We ate on a Friday night and we were able to grab a table fairly quickly for four.
I wanted to update my review since I had came back yesterday and really enjoyed my experience this time around. I came around 12pm on a Sunday and it wasn't too busy since most people were likely celebrating Chinese New Year at the parade in the neighborhood. I got sat quickly and I immediately noticed that the "sashimi" menu option was no longer provided. Last time I came, I tried out that menu but unfortunately did not think it was worth the extra $10 as the fish did not really taste fresh. This time around, I ordered a lot of sushi a la carte and I was really happy to see such nice cuts of fish and even the smell of them vastly improved. They also tasted really delicious and I ended up ordering 3 more rounds. My favorite was the salmon and white tuna. They were nice cuts that tasted fatty and not slimy. I think I will continue returning here, but I may choose to go at earlier times where it's less busy. Perhaps last time it was just a matter of the supplier but I look forward to my next visit here!
I've been coming to this restaurant since it first opened, and at the beginning, the food was amazing. The portion sizes were generous but well-balanced, the service was fast, and the quality of the ingredients--especially the fish--was top-notch. It used to be one of my go-to sushi spots because of how fresh everything tasted and how well-crafted the sushi was in terms of fish-to-rice ratio. However, over time, things have declined significantly. I'm not sure if it's due to COVID, a management change, or new sushi chefs, but the quality has taken a noticeable downturn. When I visited recently, I was shocked by the amount of rice they now serve with each piece of sushi. It felt like they were padding the rolls and nigiri with excessive rice to make up for using less fish or meat. It wasn't just a small difference--it was to the point where each bite felt unbalanced and unappetizing. One of the biggest disappointments was the scallop nigiri. I remember when they used to serve a whole scallop per piece, which was flavorful and had a nice, delicate texture. Now, they give you only about 1/4 of a scallop, but they double the amount of rice underneath. It's a clear downgrade, and it makes the dish feel like a filler rather than a well-crafted sushi piece. To make matters worse, if you don't eat all of the rice, they charge you extra per piece. This policy feels unreasonable, especially when they are clearly overloading the sushi with rice instead of properly portioning it. Another frustrating thing I noticed is that when you order one appetizer, they give you a massive portion meant for 6 people to fill you up before you can even get to the sashimi or higher-quality food. For example, I ordered one kani salad, but they brought out six platefuls of it, making it obvious that they were trying to stuff customers with cheap fillers. And just like with the rice, if you don't finish it, they charge you extra. It really feels like they are prioritizing saving costs over providing a good dining experience. While I will say that the service remains good, that alone isn't enough to justify coming here anymore. The food quality has dropped to the point where it's just not worth the price. And I'm clearly not the only one who feels this way--the restaurant used to be packed every day, but now it's often nearly empty, with only one or two tables occupied. That's a huge red flag that regular customers have noticed the decline and have stopped coming. At this point, for what they charge, you're better off going to a regular buffet--you'll likely get better sushi there for the same or even a lower price. It's disappointing to see how much this place has changed, but unless they fix their portioning and return to their original quality, I can't recommend it anymore.
This place was very empty when I went on Friday around 4 PM. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted. I had placed an order online and was picking it up, so they checked my order for me and then told me to have a seat first because it wasn't ready yet. Once my order was ready, they asked me to double check my order, which was correct. As for the taste, the sushi was very delicious in my opinion. However, the sushi rolls would break apart as I pick it up, so that was quite disappointing. All in all, I would try this place again because it tasted pretty good.
The service was amazing! They were very sweet and were quick with providing me the services I requested. I can not wait to come back to this place! The appetizers and sushi were really good too!
Prices went up but who's didn't. Food is decent.... The girls are pretty nice. They offer buy one get one 1/2 off on drinks. Sake based. Sushi could have less rice.
Came here after a hot day at Coney Island. For AYCE sushi, this place is pretty nice, in my opinion! It wasn't busy when I arrived and the staff were very nice and efficient. The rolls themselves were fresh and tasty, and for appetizers being included and the wide array of options, the price is worth it in my opinion. I would very much like to come again to try more!
This is one of those all-you-can-eat places where you have to manage your expectations a bit before coming. Don't expect the best service or the highest quality of food. Know what to order and what to avoid. It's Chinese-owned (I believe), has a very casual atmosphere, and you basically get what you pay for at just $25ish per person. There's bound to be some hits and misses, but either way you will be walking out so very full. Let's start with the bad. I would not recommend the Spicy Kani Salad (not fresh; I can make it way better at home) and the uni (just don't even try it). We're also not fans of cooked sushi rolls (rolls that do not have any raw fish) so we didn't like the 8 Avenue Blvd Roll. That's more personal preference, so we felt like we didn't have to order that one. Now for the HIGHLIGHTS: Seaweed salad and shrimp tempura were pretty solid. Highly recommend the Yuzu Miso Salmon sashimi app. As for the sushi a la carte and rolls - eel cucumber, spicy tuna crunch, spicy salmon crunch, ikura, scallop, yellowtail... all good. I'm curious about a lot of the items on the "appetizers" section, which include an extensive list of hot cooked foods (rice, noodles, dumplings, proteins, etc.) - some of them seem very questionable so I wouldn't risk it but there must be some things that I didn't get to try that must be good too. Overall not a bad spot especially since AYCE sushi options are so limited in Brooklyn!
5 years ago
The food was nice. It came pretty fast. The sushi is alittle thin and too much rice. The rolls was nice. read more
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This place serves no sashimi - well they do but only five pieces per person. Beware of the heavy rice content and dirty dusty looking plates. The measly amount of sashimi we got for the three of us was old and I posted pic for reference. Will Go to sake sushi next time. read more
7 years ago
Around 19$ per person for Lunch is a pretty good deal. The Kitchen menu was pretty simple; they are very diverse, they don't only sever Japanese food but they have Thai and Chinese and even Korean dishes. The sushi was a little mediocre, the rice was a bit hard and the fish was severed Luke warm/hot. The do offer free soda and if you wanted Spicy mayo there no charge. One downside is there NO deserts menu! I feel like for a AYCE this place is good for Lunch but I wouldn't come for dinner. Another downside is this place is very hot! It was around 80 degrees and they didn't turn on AC.... they only had some silly level one ceiling fans. read more
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I came here for my coworker's birthday. I have been to other buffet places and I expected this to be no different with cheap food. But to my surprise, the kitchen items on the menu were way better than I had expected. The tempura was perhaps one of the best I've had in New York. I enjoyed the sushi rolls and I got filled up quickly. It was a great experience and I would definitely want to return some time! read more
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We got the dinner buffet. Unless your getting sushi, pretty much everything else is deep fried and super greasy. My kids are vegetarian and wife is allergic to shellfish. Ask for derails about items on menu. The hostess was extremely friendly and helpful. This is a Chinese restaurant with a Japanese theme... That's All Grease And Oil On the plate , not sauce! read more
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I discovered this restaurant and Daizen (same owner) a few months ago and have been here countless times since then. I've been wasting away my time, waiting for the long lines at sake prior to this. So glad I found a peaceful and spacious sushi buffet that is comparable. Price is decent for lunch and dinner so I've done both. They definitely have way more options for appetizers and sashimi for dinner buy lunch is worth it if you wanna satisfy that sushi craving. The quality is decent and they have a huge variety of options. I love the service at this place. They cleared my plate a few times while I was tackling the millions of bones in the fried sanma fish. They were very quick with bringing the food and never forgot any items I've ordered. I also love that they give you free soda, even though I stupidly fill up my appetite with carbonated drinks. I've had all good experiences here so I'll definitely keep coming! read more
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Love this place, the service here was amazing. Me and my friends placed our order and the waitress was afraid we wouldn't be able to finish and might have to pay for the leftover so she decided to give us our food little by little to make sure we can still eat more. The people there are very friendly and is always there if you need anything. We also didnt need to wait long for the food to come. When the food come, your stomach will be satisfied. They also make sure your drink is always full.Will defiently recommend this place, and come back soon. At the end of your meal, they also offer 5% off next time you go. read more
8 years ago
What can I say?? Another great AYCE sushi spot! $23 for good service, nice crowd and good selection. I honestly forgot what we had but it was all good and my picky husband was pleased with my new choice. read more
5 years ago
Place is affordable. It was okay. You get what you pay for. The avocado that we got was ROCK hard anyway is ok lol read more
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Pretty decent selection of sushi for lunch and dinner. Spacious tables and seat. Staff are majority nice and accommodating, some can speak English. Sushi is mostly fresh. The portion of rice they use is reasonable. For the price, it's a well worth AYCE sushi joint! read more
9 years ago
Farewell dinner for a coworker. We had pretty good services and the food wasn't too bad for an all you can eat sushi place. read more
8 years ago
The sushi was so fresh and so yummy the mango and salmon one was out this world. The waitress was so sweet and welcoming read more
One of the best all you can eat sushi places Around 8ave / fort Hamilton by taste and by service! The employees constant comes around and checks up on us. Comparing this place to other places, their appetizers , and sushi taste more fresh and flavorful. The sushi is very fresh and the chicken katsu and fries were fantastic! Staffs constantly comes around to pick up empty plates and offers refills. The lunch special is 13.99 plus tax which is a really good deal as well! read more
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The sushi here is definitely tasty and quite affordable if you could eat in the restaurant. It's all you can eat for just $21.99 so definitely go on an empty stomach! The staff have been pretty friendly and accommodating that last 3 times I've been there, even if I came with a large crowd. If you're not eating in the restaurant, it gets quite expensive so I recommend taking advantage of the 3 rolls and seaweed salad for $13. It's definitely worth it if you know how to order. read more
6 years ago
This is probably the best sushi buffet in brooklyn. I came here with a party of 5 for my friends birthday. When they seat you, they give you a menu and a pencil to write what orders we wanted. You just basically put the number next to name of the food on the menu. Since it was a buffet, we ordered a lot of little appetizers. They were really delicious and the food comes out pretty fast. We ordered the short ribs, which had a nice spice to it. We also ordered the mango Kani salad. It was a little dry but it was still good. The fish here tasted really fresh. You can order as much sushi as you want, but they have a limited sashimi appetizer. You're only allowed to order one per person. They give you a generous amount though. Overall, Rakuzen is definitely worth going to if you're going to a sushi buffet. read more
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6408 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Dyker Heights
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Hi, Do u have a ayce sashimi upgrade for 5$ extra? I heard the location in queens has that but not sure about this location. Update- I went to the Brooklyn location today and they told me that the ayce sashimi is only for the queens location
You have to tell them you want sashimi AYCE they will upgrade for you
How much is the lunch buffet option during the weekends? And do they have a time limit?
Same price and time limit is 90 minutes
? How's the sushi? Fresh? Sashimi you only get 1 per all you can eat person? What else they serve besides sushi? For all you can eat? Is it really stuff your face?? And someone said they saw a roach? For realzzzx of that idiot was just mad?
Lunch $15.99 and dinner $22.99
If there are 3 people to go and eat, how much would it cost per person adding tax and service tips?
They have all you can eat menu, lunch is $13.99 and dinner is $21.99. The dinner all you can eat menu has more variety, you can ask them for a dinner menu during lunch if you want, you'll pay $21.99 but I suggest it strongly because they will give…
How much is it if I go here with one friend?
Dinner $21.99 per one person Lunch $13.99 per one person
If there is 4 people to go to eat, what is the total price adding the tax and service tips?
$28.00 per person
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