I had a great experience at this AYCE restaurant. Everything was flavorful and looked appetizing. I am shocked by the bad reviews. Jay the owner is very nice and helpful. Ambiance is beautiful. I am not local but I will be coming back for sure read more

Sushi Tsunami - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

I really enjoyed dining at Sushi Tsunami. This is some of the most affordable, high-quality sushi I've had in a long time. The all you can-eat option is a great touch and adds a lot of value to the experience, but even without choosing that option, the meal was still very affordable. The menu is extremely versatile with plenty of options to choose from, so there's something for everyone. I also appreciated that they had TVs playing sports, which added to the overall vibe and made the dining experience even more enjoyable. read more

Celebrated a birthday here today with high hopes since a friend recommended the place. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations. Ambiance: Cozy and casual. We came early and waited about 20 minutes even though the place was empty -- they seemed to still be preparing to open. Service: Splendid. The staff were friendly, and our food was served quickly. That was definitely the highlight of the experience. Food: You can order three dishes per person, which sounded like a great deal at first, but the food itself was disappointing. The sushi had too much rice compared to the fillings. Flavors were generally bland and forgettable -- not something that would make us want to come back, especially for the price. Miso soup didn't taste authentic. Grilled Hamachi kama and takoyaki were both very bland. Shrimp Tempura was light but the sauce was too watery. The baked sushi had way too much rice; I honestly felt nauseated after a few bites. We reordered the spider roll because the first one was okay -- crisp and nicely balanced. Unfortunately, the second serving was soggy with sauce, had very little soft-shell crab, and tasted off. The nachos were a mistake -- not appetizing, and the chips broke easily. My kid compared them to cafeteria nachos, which says a lot. Drinks: Nothing special. Dessert: The ice cream (especially the green tea flavor) was the only thing we genuinely enjoyed. Overall, service was great but the food didn't justify the price. It's unfortunate because the staff clearly tried -- but the flavors just weren't there. read more

We came for lunch and the service was great, but unfortunately the food didn't live up to expectations. The fish was sliced very thin and there was way too much rice, so the ratio felt completely off. The rolls also had excessive rice, which made the other ingredients feel lost. At an AYCE restaurant, the goal shouldn't be to fill diners up quickly with rice. We'd rather enjoy a variety of well-balanced dishes without leaving feeling bloated after just a few plates. I saw the positive reviews and decided to give it a try, but I left disappointed. The food felt mediocre, and I'd rather pay à la carte somewhere else for better quality. I hope they take the feedback from reviews and make some improvements. read more

A solid 3.5 rounded up to 4 stars. I have a goal of trying all the new sushi AYCEs near me and finally tried this place. Pluses -clean, modern interior dining area with friendly and attentive service. -Hot food- all the grilled fish (hamachi, salmon kamas, and mackerel- you got 1 each pp), shrimp tempura, bulgogi were delicious -nigiri fish quality was fine -seared salmon and ono garlic nigiri Deltas -Too much rice in nigiri and rolls -No sashimi option (owner came by for feedback and said they would work on it in future) -Exotic salmon roll flavor was good but the shrimp tempura in all the rolls were kinda hard -salmon skin roll was dry I'd come back for the grilled fish and hopefully sashimi comes to the menu soon! read more

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My friends were helping me with an art project and I decided to treat them out for lunch for my assistance. I know I wanted sushi and this was nearby their house, so we decided to give it a try. They have two types of AYCE options, one that is only available weekdays and late night weekdays, and another that is all the time. The price difference is like $10 per person. The menu is different, since the cheaper lunch menu are all the grey choices while the more expensive choice gives you red options as well. There were a lot of items we tried, so my review will be on the overall experience, including which rolls are my favorite and least favorite. Service was good and attentive. Our waiter(s) checked in on us constantly today. And they always filled our cups with water (or in my case lemonade) The good choices: I really liked the seared Tuna and seared Salmon nigiri. The 49er roll was also good, though it had a lot of imitation crab in it. The least favorite: Pretty much the other rolls. There were a lot of rice. And I mean, they pack the rolls with a lot of rice. The Inari was made into a roll, and it was not the best. I did taste Inari, but I had so much rice it masked the fermented flavor I expected from my tofu. The bulgogi roll was good, but too much rice and cold rice + warm meat feels weird to eat something like bulgogi. Overall, I am glad to give this place a try. I just wish they had sashimi as an option normally (the "No Rice" choice makes it see like that, but it was unclear). And I hope they can tone down on the rice next time. Still, would give it a try again. read more

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Used to love coming here because of their variety of vegan options and have recommended it to friends and family however I think there was a recent change to the menu. The quality decreased a lot and there is a lot more rice even on the vegan rolls. Very disappointed to move on from a spot we loved so much. I will say the staff is and always has been very kind and provide excellent service. It's also very nicely decorated and clean inside. read more

Best AYCE sushi spot in the bay! Massive menu, fresh rolls made to order, quick service, great food quality. I was really impressed at everything here. Often I go to AYCE sushi spots and everything just starts tasting the same. But there's so many different food items here, everything was like a palate cleanser. Will definitely be going back here read more

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Had wanted to try this place for awhile but was not too impressed when I finally got to visit. Came on a Friday night and we were sat immediately. Staff was friendly and explained the menu to us. A decent amount of options to choose from but I mainly stuck with the nigiri menu. Garlic ono and ono nigiri were my favorite; however, I didn't like the amount of rice that came with each nigiri. Some other items we chose included a Philly roll, crispy rice, butter roll and tnt roll. To be honest, nothing stood out. We also ordered the nachos which was...interesting. pretty sure the chips it came with were Costco tortilla chips and canned nacho cheese. It was definitely interesting for a sushi spot. Service was a bit on the slower side and it was difficult to get in additional orders, so we were left waiting for long periods of time between each order. Not sure if it was the manager or owner, but we noticed that after he came in, servers were more attentive with checking on us and food came out faster. I would be willing to try again, but not something I'd go out of my way for. read more

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Always happy to find another AYCE Sushi spot in the East Bay. It was $34.95/per person but if you come for lunch or late night Monday-Thursday then it's only $27 each! In this economy, that's a steal! Sushi Tsunami has a really modern feel when you enter & their menu also reflects that vibe. This isn't your regular-degular AYCE Sushi. Sushi Tsunami had some very unique and almost innovative dishes on their menu. The No Rice Naho plate was so fun and I will definitely be making that at home the next time I host dinner. The No Rice Burrito was a great ideal, but I was not a huge fan of a regular tortilla with raw fish. I think maybe if it were a tempura burrito or some kind of cooked fish it would work better. BUT- the concept is awesome! The nigiri selection was excellent. They even had Ono (Wahoo) which I've never seen at another AYCE Sushi spot. It reminded me a lot of escolar (white tuna) becsuse of how buttery it was! The Yubu (or stuffed Inari) were humongous and very filling, but definitely worth it! They were filled to the brim with whatever you choose and had just the right amount of rice. We also ordered the cheese bulgogi fries and corn cheese because we just had to see if it was just the sushi that was good or if it was everything on the menu. I can confidently say that everything Sushi Tsunami offers was worth the drive from Oakland to Pleasant Hill. The staff was also super friendly. I enjoyed getting to learn how this is the second location they've opened and they plan to continue expanding if they continue to do well. There is usually a limit on how many items you can order per round but when they aren't too busy they will let you order a few extra items at a time! I will definitely be back, but this time with some friends for the full experience! read more

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My family and I were coming to this place super often. They had good options and quality sushi for an AYCE. But recently, they changed their menu. There's different pricing and limitations based on pricing, which makes the whole thing less appealing in general. But on top of that the rolls they make now are largely just rice. They like double roll the roll in rice and the good stuff is so minuscule that you can barely taste it. Plus you should see the mound of rice on the crispy rice now...and you're only limited to one order per person. I am utterly disappointed and won't be coming back. I recommend that anyone trying to get some sushi go to Nobuya. It's expensive and a little further up contra costa but at least the quality is great and you're getting what you paid for, not just a ton of rice to fill you up before you get any of the good stuff (the nigiri is the only thing worth anything here) that you ordered. read more

A reasonable AYCE sushi place in Pleasant Hill. We had been here before so knew how things work. We ordered a bunch of things, but the baked mussels and hand rolls really stand out. read more

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The staff was very nice and attentive when we first sat down. They explained how the all you can eat menu works and what you get. It's a pretty good deal if you're really hungry, but the rolls for the most part are mostly rice, and it's a ton of rice under the nigiri. The ambiance is sort of up scale, a lot more than Damo was in the same location, but it's nothing crazy. The chairs along the wall are sort of tight, so don't sit along the wall if you can avoid it. I'd pass on the egg rolls and udon next time, they were not that good. The gyoza, edamame and house salad are all good choices for starters. The sake list is good, the premium ginjo was great. The non rice rolls looked good, however, they brought me the wrong one twice - so I gave up on those. The fried roll we got, the Golden Gate was probably the best roll we tried. The nigiri fish was good, but too much rice. I'll come back and try it again to see if we can get my orders right. read more

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I personally had a great experience here. The fish was fresh and very tasty. We ordered the lion king roll and it was honestly one of the best I've had. Service was good, messed up one of our orders but wasn't a big deal. Would definitely come again! read more

Sushi Tsunami - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

It was my first time here, I didn't know what to expect. The food was amazing ! All the rolls and hand rolls. We're just so tasty. Our waitress was nice and attentive came up multiple times before last call to get our orders in and made sure we didn't leave hungry. Only complaints are lack of fountain drinks, and fried rice wasn't good and chairs are uncomfortable on your back. Ill definitely be coming here often read more

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Sushi Tsunami is a solid 4/5! They had a good selection of delicious sushi. I just wish that they used less rice per serving. All the rice makes you full faster, and sashimi isn't on the menu. I wish I could say you could just pick off the rice, but you get charged for all unfinished food, including rice. Service is really slow. Expect an over 30min wait time to be seated. And prepare to wait even longer for the food. But honestly, the food is so good, it really didn't bother me that much. read more

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Was in the area with my partner, and both of us were craving AYCE sushi at 4pm. We initially went to Fuji, our go-to for affordable, good quality nigiri- CLOSED on a Monday. That was disappointing. We then drove to Muu AYCE sushi and bbq... $60 PER PERSON?? Unfortunately way out of budget for us. Then my partner yelp'd "ayce sushi near me" and low and behold, Sushi Tsunami popped up. I'd never heard of this spot but the reviews were decent and at this point we were starving. Boy was I pleased! The best things in life come when you don't expect them! The ambient lighting created a nice calm atmosphere despite the typical chaos that comes with AYCE sushi spots. For $35/person, we were able to order practically everything on the menu from appetizers to nigiri to specialty rolls and even dessert (drinks are an additional cost). We ordered three rounds of food from all sections of the menu. There's a lot to cover so I won't go through all the items one by one, but as a salmon and tuna lover, my FAVORITE picks were the seared salmon nigiri, the zenbu roll, and the exotic salmon roll. The kama was crunchy and seasoned well, the edamame were super crisp and tasty and the beef bulgogi hot plate was a nice palette cleanser to the inevitable fish fatigue. The reason behind the star deduction was I found the rice for all the nigiri to be too vinegar-y for my liking. Regardless, I would definitely come back for the food and the good price! read more

Sushi Tsunami - Yubu (Left) and Various Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Mountain of Rice Price: $35!!! Food 8/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Sushi Tsunami is totally worth it! For $35, their menu is huge and the fish is super fresh. They even have Korean BBQ--we tried the corn cheese and bulgogi. Definitely go for the nigiri to get your money's worth. The sushi rolls were amazing too, and the rice was surprisingly good. They also have rice-free sushi if you're watching carbs. It sucks that they don't have sashimi. We got so full that we had to hide some rice to avoid the extra fee for leftovers. read more

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Sushi Tsunami is the newly opened AYCE sushi restaurant in Pleasant Hill. They have two price points lunch at $27 and the all day / dinner premium price. The interior is modern with nice padded chairs. On the day we went there were about 7 occupied tables for lunch. We chose the premium dinner price $35 which includes the entire menu. What caught our eye was their no rice rolls. These rolls were wrapped on the outside with cucumber. Not all items are good. Their spicy edamame was just boiled edamame with sriracha. The quality of the fish was ok but they give you a lots of rice in their nigiri. Service was good. The food orders came out quickly. Plenty of parking in the large shopping center parking lot. read more

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It was my first time visiting this place and I'm in love. Great food, service and a variety of different menu items. I got the AYCE sushi. It was $35 per person. My BF and I would each order a different roll or 2. I ordered a few different styles of rolls. I never had sushi without rice, but surprisingly I really liked it. (I had the Zenbu & crazy cucumber rolls) The restaurant is small, so I can see it could get crowded on a Friday & Saturday evening. It's in a big strip mall so the parking lot is big. So go hungry and enjoy some delicious food read more

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Joanna was excellent! Always with a smile. Food is good except for Cucumber Delight which tasted like used water from washing dishes. read more

We often celebrate birthdays at sushi spots, and when I give a place five stars, I like to check back in to confirm why I rated it that way in the first place and to make sure it still deserves that praise. Sushi Tsunami continues to do exactly that. We went with our 12-year-old on a Thursday night and didn't have to wait for a table, which was a great start to the evening. The fish was incredibly high quality--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Everything we ordered tasted top-notch, just like our past visits. Our server, Joanna, truly made the night special. She was attentive, kind, and fantastic with our child, which made the celebration feel relaxed and fun for the whole family. You can tell she genuinely cares about creating a great experience. This is the kind of place you come for special occasions and when you just want excellent sushi you can trust. Still absolutely five-star worthy. read more

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Such great food at Sushi Tsunami, everything was high quality for an AYCE restaurant, came with a friend, and we got the lunch price. The $35 price unlocks everything in the menu which I would recommend if you are with a bigger party of friends but we came here for just a quick lunch-- The service was excellent, it's like the server knew exactly when we wanted to order more food. Ambiance was also great, such a chill vibe, and I would recommend coming here for it a group of friends for drinks and a good time. read more

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The food is good and there's lots of choices. The service could be better if they get more servers. You actually have to wait and wave to grab their attention. I know they are doing their best. The place is clean and simply decorated. I recommend checking it out for the food . The service can absolutely be improved. read more

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Super excited to hear of a new AYCE sushi opening up in the area! We came right when they opened on a weekday and got seated right away. The space was very clean and modern. We opted for their lunch special ($26.95), which is limited to only the black text on their menu. The red text is their Tsunami Sushi for $34.95. We were satisfied with their lunch special menu and they don't have a limit of how much you can order every round. For an AYCE restaurant, the nigiri was fresh and the rolls melted in your mouth! I appreciate all the appetizer and hot food options as well. I'd recommend the Golden Gate Roll, Titanic Roll, Seared Salmon Nigiri, and baked mussels. Sushi Tsunami is definitely worth trying! read more

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We've been here many times for lunch and dinner. Came last night and the menu changed with some price increases. Took away some items such as salmon kama, but added salmon teriyaki. No more mochi ice cream. Food quality was the same, but plating was not as nice as when they first opened. Our favorites are the seared salmon, hamachi kama, and sweet shrimp. read more

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First time trying Sushi Tsunami and oh boy, we were impressed with the rolls! There are two ways to order: À la Carte or AYCE. We decided to go with the all you can eat option and we were very pleased. The menu is extensive, offering a mix of Japanese and Korean-inspired dishes. The menu can be overwhelming, and I would have loved to try many things, but there is just so much we could eat. This is what we had: -Miso, and House Salad 5/5, both delicious and just expected at a Japanese restaurant. -Nigiri special, bluefin tuna 5/5, fresh and delicious! We ordered a couple. -Yubu, Spicy Tuna 3.5/5, I am still unsure how to feel about this. There was a lot of tuna inside a tofu packet. It was just a bit bland. I wasn't impressed, and since they have other things, I would probably skip next time. -Mixed Tempura 3/5, some were good, but some of the veggies were doughy. It wasn't my favorite. -Seared Nigiri and Eel 2/5, I would not get this again. This was our least favorite. -Rolls, Flaming Dragon, and Exotic Salmon 5/5, the stars of the show. They have absolutely delicious rolls! I wish we could have tried others but we were full. Their rolls make a trip to this restaurant worth it. They were very flavorful! They also have a slight smoky taste, and we loved that. -Cheese Bulgogi Fries 4/5, this was a surprisingly delicious dish. We loved the flavor, but next time we plan to ask for half a serving. It was a large dish, and we just wanted to try other things. -Kimchi Fried Rice 3.5/5, I had a love and hate relationship with this dish. It had only a hint of kimchi and it had cheese which made it better. I didn't love it, but I kept eating it because it was oddly addictive. Overall, I think the restaurant has some good dishes, and the rolls alone are worth a trip here. One minor drawback was the strong emphasis on the policy requiring guests to finish all dishes or be charged à la carte for anything left uneaten. While I understand the intention to reduce food waste, I hope the restaurant can eventually find a balance that maintains fairness while keeping the dining experience relaxed and enjoyable. read more

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NEW SUSHI SPOT IN PLEASANT HILL! I visited Sushi Tsunami tonight for dinner and had a great experience. From the service to the food, everything was 10/10. We started off with Spicy Edamame & Gyoza, then moved on to a beautiful spread of different types of Nigiri (Seared salmon, Yuzu yellowtail, Jalapeño albacore, Bluefin tuna, Salmon Belly, Sweet Shrimp & Mackerel). The pieces of fish tasted fresh and flavorful, & the presentation was one of a kind!! For the rolls, we ordered four & couldn't get enough of each (Anaconda, Titanic, Zenbu, & Volcano). The staff were so friendly & attentive, they also had great recommendations and took the time to review the menu with us. We will definitely be back for AYCE!!! read more

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The all you can eat deal for $34.95 is a pretty good deal here, with a wide variety of items to choose from, and not just sushi! When we usually get sushi elsewhere, we spend that same amount on two rolls per person. For appetizer, I liked the mixed tempura. (4/5) The sushi quality ranges here from a 3 to 4 out of 5, and sometimes goes too heavy on the rice. The 'no rice' roll I got, the cozy cucumber, was better than the cherry blossom roll I got with rice. We liked the nigiri we ordered, though they were a little heavy on the rice as well. For dessert, the red bean ice cream was delicious! They give you a very small amount of ice cream but I didn't mind after all the food we ate. Service was great and checked in often. Food came out super fast! Are there better tasting sushi places in Pleasant Hill? Yes. But this is the most bang for your buck. Definitely come hungry! read more

I will not be returning to this "fake" sushi place. Basically, all their sushi is just California rolls with fake crab meat with various toppings. Some have the shrimp tempura inside, but that's it. None have sashimi inside and those that have it on top there's barely any. $40/person for ayce. They even charge the same price for a non rice roll than a normal roll which uses cucumber instead of rice which had barely anything in it! They also do not serve half rolls so that means you didn't get to try as many different rolls as you might get to elsewhere because you have to eat the whole roll first before ordering more. Other ayce places serve half rolls. The service and ambiance were great, though. The light in the bathroom is automatic and on a motion sensor with a short time limit, so you'll be in the dark if you take a long time pooping. read more

Quality of fish is great - have a lot more nigiri options you normally wouldn't see at an AYCE restaurant. I don't think the dinner option is worth it, the lunch options are way more worth your money. The only thing that bothered me during my visit is that right after we ordered our server came back and said you don't want this anymore? I was so confused since we had just placed an order but other than that our experience was decent. read more

Servers were very friendly and attentive. Checked in often. The nagiri was very good and they have a good selection. The rolls were not as good though. If you're doing the all you can eat option would suggest you stick to the nagiri and appetizers. Also really nice portion with the hamachi kama. read more

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Came here for the first time and it was pretty busy for a week night. We were a party of 2 so luckily was able to sit right away. I wish the server would have asked if I've been there before because they just gave us the menu with no explanation. I had to ask them to explain it to me. I was shocked when she said the whole menu is part of the AYCE!! There was sushi, apps, soups, meats, and so much more. Love all the options. As for the sushi, I would say it was pretty solid. The rolls are huge and they do put a good amount of rice which fills you up quickly... The one item we did not like at all was the chicken karaage. it was so dry. we had multiple servers throughout our dinner and they were all very nice. read more

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Was searching for AYCE sushi after spending hours climbing at a nearby climbing gym and Tsunmami hits the spot. The food came fast, can't complain about the portions, and the favor and texture was there. Workers were very attentive and kind, regularly checking on us, clearing finished dishes, and gave a welcoming attitude. Ambient was a vibe, being your typical busy AYCE establishments. Rest assure, you'll be full within the 90 minute time limit. The special is such a good deal and I will absolutely come back. Heighlight items: Cheese bulgogi fries Flaming Dragon Roll Soy Burrito Zenbu Mango Mochi Ice Cream - definite appreciate the cute portion after a gigantic meal. read more

Sushi Tsunami - Mango Mochi Ice Cream - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Gave the restaurant another shot n it was a nice turn around! Got seated right away by surprise given we came back on a Sunday afternoon again. Had 4 rounds which made the AYCE option oh so worth it. Free Hot Tea is given when requested. Servers were on top of it, making sure our table was never empty until we tapped out lol. Still stuck w/ Red Options from the menu and it didn't disappoint. Exotic Salmon roll is now my fav! We ALWAYS recc getting the options that you can only get once. We'll be back when having a super craving for Sushi! read more

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Sushi Tsunami is a new spot and I almost want to gate keep lol cause its that good. I saw it on TikTok and wanted to check it out with my husband for my bday. Coming in its nicely decorated and a fun music remix in the background. Sushi Tsunami is the first AYCE sushi place that I was impressed on their portion size and selection. We really appreciate how friendly and welcoming our server; she was knowledgable of the menu and as it was our first time explained AYCE option so ordering was easy. I also appreciated the extra touch to being us drinks and water on the side. The rolls are generously sized, fresh, and flavorful. I liked the option to get anything on the menu cause we could try several items together. Favs: Flying Dragon and Country Girl read more

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I've been to the Fairfield location before and decided to check out their second spot in Pleasant Hill -- and honestly, it was just okay. I noticed right away that the menu seemed smaller; a lot of the items I enjoyed from the Fairfield location were missing. Something was also a bit off about the rice (my partner in crime pointed that out too), and the corn cheese wasn't very pleasing. The hamachi was the highlight -- fresh and tasty -- but everything else was pretty mediocre. Overall, not bad, but I'd probably stick with the Fairfield location next time. read more

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My wife and I have tried this place before and loved it so much (and for the price) that we made it a goal to bring our friends to the area to try it with us! The timing was right: Friends and I just got back from a trip from Nevada, and we had such an amazing time but had lackluster spots for AYCE sushi. To be fair, we know what AYCE sushi entails, but we do have bare minimum requirements that needs to be kept (like sushi can't still be frozen once on the serving plate, clean eating area, and short intervals from ordering rounds to when the food comes out.) Sushi Tsunami met my expectations and even more! Food was amazing delicious and flavorful, the service was attentive and more than satisfactory, and a weird thing I like to judge restaurants is their bathroom. If you can keep the bathroom clean, you know they keep everything else clean! Will keep being a regular as they keep these standards regular! read more

Ayce Sushi and korean food! The variety is so great! I really enjoyed the no-rice options. The Edamame was tasty and the sushi was fresh. We also had the tempura which was crisy and a good size. It felt like more of a sit down restaurant than a buffet. Service was great, the servers all came around and asked if we needed anything. Definitely come hungry because there is so much to chose from! The food came out quickly and we did not feel rushed. There was plenty of seating and did not feel crowded. We will be back to support a local business. read more

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This is an all-you-can eat sushi restaurant that newly opened August 1. The service was okay but they did get all of our orders correct. They also do birthday thing which was actually very endearing and sweet. Thank you for having us! The ambience was open and inviting with the sushi chefs in full view at back of restaurant. My faves were the salmon belly, sweet shrimp, seared yellowtail and garlic ono! read more

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