It's been years since our last visit to Sushi Bang Bang--long before COVID-19 pandemic. We even tried to come back once after things reopened, but dining in was still difficult because of the health and safety restrictions at the time. We finally made it back last Saturday for lunch, and it was definitely worth the wait. I was initially excited to try one of their bento meals after seeing the menu online, but the prices at the restaurant were much higher than what was posted. That's understandable considering how much costs have gone up over the years, so we decided to go with the AYCE option instead. It turned out to be the perfect choice. A special shoutout to our server, whose name I unfortunately forgot to ask. She was friendly, attentive, and honest enough to recommend that we not order too much at first because the tempura portions are much larger than expected. The portion sizes here are much bigger than what we're used to at AYCE sushi restaurants in San Antonio. The shrimp tempura and vegetable tempura were generously sized, with thick, crispy batter that was still flavorful and delicious. Some of our favorite were the Salmon Skin salad, which stayed perfectly crispy even with the dressing, and the Mushroom Soup, which was light, flavorful, and not thick or creamy like many other versions. The shrimp and chicken shumai, chicken karaage, mango rolls, and all of the sashimi we ordered were fresh and delicious as well. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. Between the generous portions, fresh and tasty food, and outstanding service, Sushi Bang Bang reminded us why we enjoyed dining here years ago. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Austin--and now we know to order a little more wisely because the portions are huge! read more

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I stopped by for lunch to get my sushi fix, and sushi bang bang was able to satisfy my craving Friendly wait staff. I will admit it had been a month or two since I had used a pair of chopsticks so my chopstick skills were not the greatest, the wait staff noticed, and quietly put a fork wrapped in a napkin on the corner of my table to make things easier for me, if I so chose to use traditional American tableware I did not... I stuck with the chopsticks and made a note to myself that I need to eat more sushi lol The sushi itself was fresh and flavorful The roll was outstanding, the Rice did not fall apart and stuck together Overall, great food, great service, reasonable price nice vibefor the lunchtime read more

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Sushi Bang Bang has a nice, cozy, casual atmosphere inside, and seating is quick even at prime times. We both ordered the all you can eat sushi, which seems fairly priced at $37.95. We ordered miso soup and spicy edamame for appetizers (both delicious), and then had a combination of maki, handrolls, and special rolls. I enjoyed the hand rolls - especially the eel. For special roll, we had the romance roll, which was a combination of spicy tuna and eel and also very good. Dessert of fried bananas and green tea ice cream was also festive. My main complaint is our meal took a very long time to get to us. After our appetizers we waited over twenty minutes for our first rolls. Other than this, great experience. read more

We stopped by for their AYCE. The restaurant is located in a shopping center, so parking is easy. We loved the front décor with the wooden slats and plants. The ambient lighting was nice, though it made the menu a bit hard for me to see, and there are plenty of tables inside. We went close to closing time for the lunch buffet, which wasn't ideal since we had to rush to order before last call (about 30 minutes before lunch ends). The staff were friendly and courteous. Sushi came out quickly, while items from the kitchen took a bit longer. Everything was fresh and delicious. We maxed out the sushi/sashimi limit on our first round. Our favorites were the takoyaki, meat skewers, stir-fried shrimp, some of the fried appetizers, and fried banana & green tea ice cream. The fried rice was bomb--great wok hei! One thing to note: if you're mainly a sushi/sashimi fan, you may not get your full money's worth due to the per-person limit. But if you enjoy regular sushi rolls (we usually skip rolls since they take up too much stomach real estate ) and a variety of appetizers and hot dishes, this AYCE is definitely worth it. Also, some grilled and stir-fried dishes come in full portions, so it's good to ask before ordering. read more

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Solid AYCE sushi! Great food & service!! $38 dollar dinner price with plenty of option. I really like the shumai, the jalapeño yellowtail , the kimchi tuna, the jalapeño tuna, the super white tuna and the peppers tuna were all fresh and flavorful! I prefer the apps , sushimi and nigiri over the rolls here! 10/10 recommend! read more

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Great place! We love coming here because Sushi is always fresh and tasty. Service is amazing!

Place is still great but AYCE prices have gotten waaaay too high. I generally get one of their kitchen combo meals (I get the veg roll one, comes with 3 types of veg sushi and your choice of a salad or miso). Muuuch more affordable and I'm full after that. I also noticed that their website has a happy hour menu on there but in restaurant, there is no happy hour menu to be found... does it even exist anymore? Who knows. Perhaps someone forgot to take it down. Regardless, as a vegetarian, even the happy hour menu doesn't help me bc 99% of the rolls included on the happy hour menu are fish ones and the only 2 veg ones are the mega expensive ones, which even 50% off for them is still steep. Staff is very attentive and nice. Food comes out in a timely manner. read more

We came around 4 PM on a Saturday and didn't have to wait. They offer both an à la carte menu and an AYCE option, which is $37.99 all week. If you choose AYCE, you're given one sushi menu and one kitchen menu to mark up. The server goes over the specials and any limited sushi items before you order. The staff was very attentive, though the food took a bit of time to come out. Unfortunately, we found the fish to be not fresh at all--probably the worst sashimi/nigiri we've had. That said, the tempura items were solid. The chashu ramen was just okay, and the pork belly bun wasn't bad, but the pork belly skewer was overcooked and extremely dry. The meal ended on a sweet note with the tempura Oreo and ice cream, which was a fun touch. Surprisingly, the highlight of the meal was the spicy edamame. If you're looking for quality sushi, I'd recommend going to an omakase spot instead. read more

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I visited the place yesterday and got the Ayce deal. There were not that many people around at 7 pm. They have a variety of sushi and kitchen items available. The sashimi was easily one of the best I ever had. It did not taste fishy at all and it tasted fresh. The salmon nigiri had a somewhat of a good rice to fish ratio with just a tad too much rice for my liking. The staff were really nice and efficient in bringing out the food in a quickly manner. I always like to end off with some edamame and some ice cream. read more

Sushi Bang Bang - Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

My wife and I used to loooove this place. But, the taste has changed across most of the dishes. Some of the dishes are still very good, but some of our favorites aren't what they used to be. And, maybe we caught them on an "off night", but the service isn't what it used to be either. I think our waiter lost patience for us cause he never wants to come around. Hopefully it's a temporary thing. If we come back, we'll update the review. read more

Sushi Bang Bang - Sashimi and Nigiri varieties. - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I can see why this place was packed when we arrived. With only a 10 minute wait, we were seated by a friendly waitress. The restaurant is small, but cute and very clean! Love the murals on the walls. The food was so good!!! We each had the all you can eat sushi. The eel roll is quite literally THE BEST I've ever had. Will definitely come back, 10/10! read more

Sushi Bang Bang - Get the Eel!!! - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The sushi was great and fresh! I liked their king salmon special and their rolls were good. The takoyaki was really good as well. I wish for the prices that you can order more sashimi than just the 3 piece per person. I also thought that they had too much rice to fish ratio for their nigiri. The food came out quick and the workers were really nice and attentive. read more

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Everything went well: the delicious fresh food, the excellent service and the ambience! read more

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Really great service! Food comes out quick even on a Sunday! We were sat right away without reservation. Dining room is clean with soft music playing. My favorites were the pepper tuna sashimi and tempura scallops. I will definitely be back thanks sushi bang bang! read more

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Came here after the gym to try out a new sushi spot. I tried their lunch specials. It's a great deal because during lunch all rolls and items on the menu are 50% off. I had a spicy tuna hand roll, glass of wine and the geisha roll. All were delicious. The day was hot so it was nice to sit in a dim chill corner on my own to unwind. Servers were nice and attentive. I will be back when I'm in the area. I'll snap some photos of the food next time. read more

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A hidden gem in the chaotic 183 area!!! We waited for thirty minutes as walk in on a Sunday and were seated in a comfy corner. Perfect decoration I did not mind the wait for the food as I looked at the wall mural. I ordered three kinds of sashimi and loved it. We celebrated my friend's birthday and we capped the night by having dinner here. We ordered edamame (yummy), calamari (ok), seafood ramen, steak, beef teriyaki, and lots of other main dish. Presentation was perfect. Servers were polite. Definitely coming back! read more

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Very cute sushi place! Staff are very pleasant. We went overboard on the all you can eat. Amazing selection of appetizers and sushi. I love when you can get non rice stuff like sashimi and skewers. The pork belly skewer was my favorite. Also loved the pink lady roll. The tempura Oreo was delicious and the green tea ice cream was dark and rich! read more

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The food was very well presented! Service was fast and friendly. They answered all of our questions, were patience and kind. The ambiance was a nice bonus. Will absolutely come back! read more

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This is definitely the best all you can eat sushi in Austin! The sushi was deliciously fresh and the service was lovely! Our server answered all our questions and they brought out our order in a timely manner with a smile! The ambiance is wonderful and for the price it was absolutely perfect! You get all you can eat of whatever is in the menu including desserts! I will be back soon and will be sure to have someone to wheelbarrow me out haha read more

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I came here during the week for lunch with my daughter and I was surprised to find their excellent lunch special (50% off almost all of their rolls and sushi!). I opted for the lunch special versus the AYCE since I was by myself (well, my daughter was there but she is 2); however I spent the same amount as AYCE, but I guess a better value since I was able to bring the extra chicken katsu home and it served as a meal for my husband. The quality of the food is okay. I got the chicken Katsu kids meal, which ironically was the most expensive part of my meal since it wasn't 50% off. My daughter liked it and I enjoyed the sauce. It comes with the katsu, rice, potstickers (which were very hard and my daughter couldn't eat them), and fried oreos (My daughter gobbled those up quick!). I got the salmon sashimi, which was cut very thickly and not as cold as I liked and a roll that claimed to have scallops in it but had so much tempura flakes, I couldn't really taste the scallops. Service-wise, I didn't experience any issues. The server and hostess were both very friendly and we were seated promptly when we arrived. The food came out fast and they were very accomodating to my daughter, making sure she got a cup with a lid, booster seat, etc. Finally, the ambiance. It is very clean, nicely decorated with sushi restaurant charm. I'm not sure if it's on my list of my must visit again, but I do always like an AYCE sushi option with a big group. read more

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Delicious food. All of it was great. But I HATE when food comes in waves, which means one person can eat, but the rest just watch, and then another plate comes, and the remaining wait, etc. it's terrible service. But the food is good read more

Family was craving sushi. Bang Bang sushi is best All you can eat in town. They are true sushi restaurant not like all the other places.. They do quality sashimi and nigiri. King salmon is amazing... Service was so quick. Spicy wonton so solid.. read more

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This is the only AYCE sushi joint I've found in the Cedar Park area. P2 and I wanted to celebrate a milestone, so we tried Sushi Bang Bang. We came here Thursday evening for dinner and opted for the $38 AYCE. The server explained how the process worked, like how some choices are limited in quantity by order and how there's no limit to how much we could order. Throughout the evening, we ordered sashimi, nigiri, specialty rolls, hand rolls, appetizers, and desserts. We were given a new ticket each time we ordered to mark what we wanted to order next. Two pencils were provided so each of us could note what we wanted. The food came out fast, and we could see the sushi chefs diligently working on each new order that came in. We were pleasantly surprised to see that all the servers worked to help each other. There were four of them that night, and each one either brought out our food, answered our questions, or took a new order. Their processes were so streamlined that we felt the entire team was looking after us! The meat-to-rice ratio is excellent, meaning they don't overstuff their sushi with rice. Their hand rolls are taco style, which took some time to get used to. But again, a lot of fish compared to how much sushi rice was served in the roll. We were there for about an hour and a half and never felt rushed to leave. The food was delicious, and the fish was fresh enough. They don't have the freshest fish, but the quality is above the norm we have in Austin. There's a quiet ambiance inside, suitable for conversations. Depending on where you sit, it is dimly lit. But overall, we genuinely enjoyed our experience here and would love to revisit it! read more

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Delicious sushi and fast service. The yellowtail was my favorite, followed by the salmon, and yellowtail jalapeño. Out of the hot food. The shumai and fried rice w/beef was great. The beef skewers from the appetizer is incredible. I didn't get pictures because I inhaled it :). read more

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We got the AYCE. To our surprise every single thing was good. Even the fried rice, chicken yakitori, fried scallop... things you'd expect would be mediocre. The sushi and sashimi of course, was top notch. They go a little heavy on the rice on sushi but I guess you can't avoid that. All in all, AYCE was totally worth the price!! read more

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Sushi was light and fresh and all you can eat is a deal. Waiter was attentive and quick Nice cute place with lights for ambiance. read more

Sushi Bang Bang - Soy sauce looks pretty here - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

We enjoyed our tempura and nigiri and scallops. The kids 5 and 3 loved the chicken teriyaki and learned how to use kid chop sticks. The ambiance is authentic and the staff attentive. I like the all you can eat because you not only get the sushi, but you can order fresh from the kitchen too-not buffet -great variety. The place is fresh and clean. The kids under 5 eat free. 5 year olds pay $10. The all u can eat is $38. Worth a visit. read more

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This is my go to sushi bar... You can order à la carte or all you can eat, which allows you to order a variety of foods in addition to sushi! Unique in that they have salmon skin that is made fresh and not just peeled off previously smoked salmon. Salmon skin salad makes a wonderful lunch! I prefer the Ginger carrot dressing and do without eel sauce on the skin. Most times it is very crunchy sometimes not or would be 5 Star! Sushi, including specials, good and fresh. Some slices of Nagari may be best. Chopped due to fibers again otherwise would be 5 Star. read more

Great experience all around! Good atmosphere, good food, great service! Would recommend! read more

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Great food, great service and if you leave here hungry you done messed Up A A Ron! Don't forget the dessert menu ! Fried Oreos and ice cream ! read more

Sushi Bang Bang - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Me and my Lady are regulars here. Sushi Bang Bang consistently serves fresh sushi that keeps us coming back. read more

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A great place for AYCE Sushi! I came here with a friend on a Tuesday night, and the service was prompt. The sashimi was a pretty large portion. The only downside is that there is a 3-piece limit per sashimi piece. So, if there are two of you, you can only order six pieces. Other than that, for the price and size of the rolls, handrolls, and variety of appetizers, I think it's definitely worth the value. This is probably one of my two AYCE sushi places; the other being Sushi Warrior. read more

Absolutely hands down the freshest sushi in the Austin area! The staff is always quick to bring out the food and very helpful. We normally try to come here AT LEAST twice a month, it's truly my favorite restaurant! I get the AYCE sushi since we normally get a lot of nigiri and it can be pricey. FYI, you cannot share the AYCE pieces with someone who didn't want ask for AYCE. My go to order is... 3 salmon sashimi, 9 yellowtail nigiri, 9 salmon nigiri, Marilyn roll, Monster roll, Rainforest roll, 2 scallops, 2 crab sticks, gyoza, beef fried rice, and lastly 2 fried Oreos! (Split between two people) read more

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Delicious awesome experience!! I came here just to eat the soft shell crabs. They make wonderful spider roll and the udon is not bad either. Definitely stop by for their lunch special. The waitress is attentive and the food prep and presentation is looks very professional. Their seafood is pretty fresh - at least the salmon. I often order lunch take out with them. I highly recommend. read more

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Great gem! Very convenient location if visiting the area, close to the hotels. Service was friendly and very knowledgeable regarding the menu. Cute decor and vibes! Food was excellent! Very good variety of sushi and hot food. Sushi was fresh. Highly recommend 10/10. read more

Sushi Bang Bang - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Just had another AYCE, this place never disappoints. Great fresh food, ambiance, fast and attentive service.

Food is great and so is the service. Love the atmosphere here too! The prices are great too! read more

Sushi Bang Bang - Katsu Chicken (Bento Box) - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

firstly, it's so pretty in here! twinkle lighting and sparkly gold walls and a gorgeous fish mural. my service was perfect: speedy and polite! the food was delicious and very well-priced! I got the Spicy Maki combo which included 3 rolls and a generous bowl of piping hot miso soup! I will definitely be back with my husband in tow :) read more

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This is one of my favorite AYCE sushi restaurants. I went here with a party of 5 and was seated right away. The staff is very attentive, picking up order slips right away. The food also comes out really fast. For less than $40, the quality of the fish and the fact I had salmon belly made me really happy. read more

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The AYCE here is amazing! We have tried a few places in Austin but they have some flavors and combinations I've never had here. It was really unique and for a great price $35 I believe. The presentation is great, they bring it out on these long boards for the table which make them easy to see and pick from. The limited order for AYCE is some of the best fish I have ever had. I'm talking about the pepper kimchi tuna. Normally, I'm not a big fan of tuna sashimi in general because the texture is tougher than salmon but it was so nice here!! It was buttery and soooo soft. Incredible. I'd definitely come back here. read more

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