Ok this is serious--if you're like me, you've probably wondered for years if there is ANYTHING like Nori Nori out there in the world of AYCE buffets in Georgia. Sushi Kingdom has...emerged.
Guys--not to hype this up, but I was screaming inside when I walked in on 5/4 all around and saw covered hot plates, snow crab legs!!!, extensive desserts, and sushi counter full of little plates to grab, the bubbletea, and a taco-sushi BOAT.
Here's what sets Sushi Kingdom apart:
1. Most prominently, an answer to that search for good quality, fresh-made-on-demand AYCE sushi! I can't believe it, my roommate was looking for this so hard and a week after he left the state, we hear that this opens! This model for AYCE sushi is superior to the buffet setup because the sushi is that much fresher and not sitting around or exposed to germs. The sushi selection is great; a good mix of cooked and raw rolls. We didn't even make it through a third of the offerings!
2. Keto-friendly!! Many buffets try to slip in all these carbs to fill you up, but Sushi Kingdom's sushi chefs make their sushi with the least amount of rice needed to float it in your mouth. Not to say they skimp on it, but it's JUST RIGHT. They should be commended for it, because SO many places do NOT get this right. The rolls are generous on avocado and content, and delicious and fresh.
OOoo...the other thing that was keto-friendly is...the teriyaki and hibachi are served WITHOUT a rice or noodle base! Allows you to focus on the meat & veggies. However, you do have the option to grab fried rice or noodles at one of the covered hotplates.
3. Snow Crab legs: OK, this is only on weekends, but OMG. AYCE snow crab legs for $38? On TOP of AYCE sushi and everything else?! Best deal in town. Their crab legs were also good-looking; red, moderately fat/big, plenty of claws. They provide the tools and warmed butter dishes too!
4. $18.99 lunch special: ok so no snow crab for the lunch special, but it seems like you get everything else for half price?! You just have to go, come on.
5. Sushi Loveboat: if you eat with at least a party of 6, you get to do the Sushi Loveboat. You can probably chk the photoroll for that; as I couldn't get that. It looks stunning, and to get that at a buffet place--absolutely AMAZING. There is something else that also requires a party of 6 that I can't remember right now, but it's unique to Sushi Kingdom.
6. Soups and appetizers: these were really good! What was notable about the salads: they did NOT use iceberg lettuce yay!!!! They used mixed greens. There were 2 soups on the menu--we were only able to try the corn & ribs, but it was nice and light, a good palate cleanser. They were served in these cute little "caldrons" with lids, so it stayed hot! I think just 1-2 ribs and maybe smaller pieces of corn would be fine, mine was a little too overloaded, lol. Was curious about the beef soup...!
7. Serving sizes: Really liked how these appetizers/sushis were also served in smaller sizes, so that you can pace yourself, share it, and minimize risk of waste!
8. The seafood: big! The shrimp in the covered hot plates still had the casing on, but someone had actually gone in and DEVEINED them from the back. These were quite large shrimp, possibly jumbo? The other shrimp in the hibachi/teriyaki plates was also delicious and deveined, for those who care about this.
Here's my suggestions:
1. Maybe tone down the sugar levels in the bubbletea...I know this is controversial since it's going to come down to Asian vs. nonAsian tolerance for sugar levels, lol. Or, perhaps use smaller cups (cuter! save $$?) so people can try diff flavors? Like I would've even been happy if there were small 4oz baby cups of bubbletea with like, 5 bubbles...for tasting. Maybe consider using the small boba or even sago? At the same time, the full size cups are a nice takeaway that can save customers from a separate trip for bubbletea...so, I get that's a delighter too.
2. Desserts: rather than have too many, perhaps focus on quality. I saw a few too many quarter-cut cakes or what looked like....cinnamon rolls? Some looked a bit dry. I'd rather have just a few tasty things waiting for me at the end of the meal, than a lot of stuff I don't want to eat. My suggestions:
--The mango pudding bowls: I liked the look of them, but the taste...maybe a light sweet clear rock-sugar syrup would be better than mango slush?
--The almond jello: this is a CLASSIC and I was so excited. But it was kind of watered down and the texture was not as "Q" if you know what I mean. Would love to see that classic, soft, strong almond jello. Even if you have to top it with those canned peaches/cherry like they used to...would be a cool thing to see!
3. Put wasabi/ginger/low sodium soysauce on each table, and stacks of napkins. Save your servers from these annoying requests that will inevitably come at them. read more