I was dining at the Ruth Chris Steakhouse just across the street the other day and I noticed this Japanese sushi place located in the Villaggio Shopping Center on North Blackstone Ave. I checked it out online and come to find they offer all you can eat sushi lunch and dinner options just like all the sushi places in Nevada do. I've found it rare to find AYCE (all you can eat) sushi on California. I didn't think Fresno was a sushi hot spot or anything. So, I came here with a couple of others that wanted to try it out. Dinner was the better option as it offers all of the traditional sushi and sashimi. We got seated just fine by the friendly host and I hear this place can get pretty crowded. Looking over then menu I notice it's more mainstream oriented, like for people who just order rolls cause that's what they think sushi is. No super exotic fish or anything or even salmon roe (Ikura). The menu lists the fish on top of rice pieces as "sushi" instead of nigiri. I'm surprised sashimi, (fish and no rice) is offered on the AYCE menu. Inside looks on the upscale side, so this is more of a "nice" place to go like on a date or something. We all went for the AYCE dinner for around $40 per person. That's about the going price for AYCE sushi these days. I started with the expensive stuff, like the sashimi and nigiri fish. I just got one roll. We were all sharing all the stuff we ordered. Sushi is supposed to be like that, a shared experience. The tempura fried shrimp was pretty good as were the rolls the other guys ordered. The fish quality was decent as was the service. We all stuffed ourselves as much as we could. I would recommend this place if you want to experience sushi and just pay one price and eat all you want. For the money, it's a decent deal. read more

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All-you-can-eat sushi and it did NOT disappoint! Everything we ordered was delicious, fresh, and kept coming so definitely bring your appetite! The service was also amazing. Our server was super attentive and consistently checked in on us throughout our meal. Our water glasses were always promptly refilled without us ever having to ask. Great food, great service, and overall a really enjoyable experience! BTW, if you don't eat all of your food they will up charge! read more

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One of my favorite spots in town. Honestly, it's a great price for the quality and variety. We'll usually come by for the lunch special when we're feeling super hungry. For about $20-25 this can't be beat. The amount of salmon nigiri and eel I eat here is crazy. It's not the best sushi in town but it's definitely not the worst. Much better than standard buffet quality but not quite the same as a good sushi restaurant. All the other items are pretty tasty too. Favorites for my non-sushi loving husband are the teriyaki & hibachi steak and shrimp. He has had a little bit of everything on the menu and never has anything bad to say. Service is usually pretty quick but there are days where the sushi comes out painfully slow. To be safe, I recommend just ordering the max amount you're allowed each time. Cute little decor on the inside and not too cramped. We'll (obviously) continue to come back! read more

The best way to get seated quickly here is to get in either right at 11am when they open or right at 430 when they reopen. Our server was phenomenal and made great recommendations. The shrimp tempura roll was yummy. The ramen was spectacular and seasoned well. The tempura wasn't my favorite, they include mushrooms and I don't think you can ask for no mushrooms. The chicken fried rice was good but a little dry for my liking. If you add some ramen broth on top it enhances it SO MUCH. The decor is well thought out I loved the mix of Japanese and American culture, the playlist they were playing was great. This establishment is on the pricier side but it is an all you can eat, so come hungry! Overall our experience was great. Would recommend. read more

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Food arrives hot and in small decent size portions it's crazy that's it's all you can eat. It was my first time here for my daughter's birthday. The customer service was good the waitress explained everything to me clearly and answered all my questions. Nice clean restaurant expect the bathroom with the craved in tagging. Just don't waste food they will charge for excessive waste. read more

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Came here for my birthday and was not disappointed. The server we had was Clinton. He was so nice and catering to my annoying food allergy to ginger. Even went as far as asking the kitchen if they cook with it which was no! He always checked on the table as well as making sure we had food or it was on the way. There was a lot of people waiting too but I think with the way it's set up gets everyone in and out really quick. I think we waited outside for 40 minutes and it was a Fresno states graduation so really good timing in my opinion! Will be coming again ! read more

Tsukiji - Rainbow roll and a hand roll - Japanese Near Me - Fresno, California

I love this place! Sydney is literally the best! Brought us out tasty sauce, and gave such great customer service! The food is incredible! Dinner menh is a must! Plus ice cream to go? Love it! read more

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I had a lot of fun here! It's an all you can eat sushi and other delights, order 3 items and once you're close to finishing those put in a new order. Service was a bit slow but the place was packed so I don't really blame them. We ordered tea and they got it to us hot! My sister loves hot tea with dinner so that was great! The ambiance was a bit cold only because when we went I don't think it was fully decorated yet. Ultimately we really enjoyed ourselves. read more

I've been here a few times and have had OK service and the food was good but this past time that I went I feel like our order was getting mixed up they were bringing stuff we didn't order and then we weren't getting stuff that we did order. Our waiter wasn't very friendly and felt like we were more of a bother , the bathroom was very messy , I was in the bathroom and my family told me they had saw roaches crawling along the wall I felt so sick my husband showed me a pic and said there were a few, I talked to the manager who told me they had just sprayed and they were coming out I felt so grossed out, we payed over $100 for lunch for 4 people and we just lef read more

Tsukiji - There's a roach with what looks like little ones on it I felt so sick after seeing this - Japanese Near Me - Fresno, California

We're back again and again visiting one of our favorite restaurant in town. We Love it so much that we keep going there once a month. Delicious food, great service, fantastic staff and lovely Ambiance of course... read more

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Finally tried this place out and I'd give it a good 4 star rating. Visited during lunch time and was sat immediately. Booth style seating and indoor decor was cute. Staff were friendly, quick and the water is filtered to the T! I never usually care for water at restaurants and it was super crisp and refreshing. Literally gulping! We ordered an array of plates trying a little bit of this and that. I wanted to try more but I was stuffed. I really liked the hand rolls, seaweed salad, stir fry noodles and sushi. I would definitely come back and try again. I totally didn't take any photos but will add them on my next visit. read more

A solid place for sushi. Wouldn't recommend other offerings besides the teppanyaki. Tempura batter was way too dense. Fish to rice ratio will fill you up FAST. Fish quality was good. Will scratch the itch for a sushi craving. Can be a bit of a wait if you're going for dinner but service is always prompt and friendly! read more

Tsukiji - Japanese Near Me - Fresno, California

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This was my first time here with my family and EVERYONE left so satisfied! The sashimi was fresh and delicious. The rolls weren't heavy on the rice. The hibachi shrimp was perfectly grilled. Literally every we ordered was so good. Surprisingly we did not have to wait long for a table. Our waitress was attentive and allowed us to order multiple rounds of dishes. She checked in on us to see if we needed anything else, we never had to flag anyone down to order more food. Thank you for such wonderful service!!! I can't wait to come back! I will promote this restaurant to all my friends, coworkers and fellow sushi lovers! Amazing! Thank you for a delicious meal! read more

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This is a really interesting spot. I will say upfront that it is on the pricier side--I personally spent about $40 to $50 for dinner--but what you get for that price is honestly great. The concept is unique and functions a bit like an all-you-can-eat appetizer-style setup. You are given a checklist of various dishes and can order as much as you want, though you do have to pay a fee for anything you order but don't finish. Because of that, I made sure to focus on the premium options like the fried shrimp and ribeye, though I sampled a good variety of other menu items too, and I definitely felt like I got my money's worth. If the evening price feels like a lot, the staff let me know that their lunch pricing drops to around $20. That seems like an absolute steal and easily gives you the best bang for your buck, though the dinner price certainly wouldn't discourage me from returning. The food here is easily a 10 out of 10 and tastes absolutely amazing. The quality of the dishes is definitely the highlight of the experience, with the cleanliness of the establishment coming in a close second. The restaurant is incredibly clean, and you constantly see workers moving around keeping the place spotless. The service takes third place here, as it can be a bit slow when it comes to getting drink refills or checking in on the table. However, it is an incredibly busy spot, so the pace is entirely understandable, and someone did always make sure to stop by and check on us eventually. The overall atmosphere is excellent, and I would absolutely come back here to celebrate birthdays or fun group events. read more

I really like this place. The concept is really nice, but depending on the time that you get there in the server that you end up with you might find yourself waiting longer for food or feeling rushed. The food is delicious and I think the small plate concept is really nice because you get to try multiple things. I do like the simplicity of the menu and the ice cream being the only dessert feels like such a good way to simplify what other places overcomplicate. The vibe of the restaurant is very chill and although it does get busy the wait time never feels intolerable. read more

Had another incredible dinner here! Even with a packed house tonight, the service didn't skip a beat. Props to the staff because you could see how hard they were grinding to get food to the tables. The sashimi was so fresh and the rolls were delicious as expected, they never disappoint here. I wanted to take photos of all of the spread, but we were too busy eating to even think about it! If you're looking for amazing sushi and top-tier service, this is it. read more

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I've been wanting to try Tsukiji since they opened. I heard great reviews from friends and family, and finally I got the chance to try! The wait was about 40 minutes, however, you are able to "check in" online, we looked them up on google and it asks if you want check in, this puts your name on the list and then you get text messages about your spot! You can also check the link that is sent with the first text message to see where your spot is. Beautiful cherry blossom decorations All around and a unique ceiling embellishments. Made it a unique look. Service was awesome, and food came out fast, especially considering the place was pretty full. Our server was Clayton and he did a great job explaining how the restaurant works and answered our questions about the food items. He was also just attentive enough, that we didn't feel like we were waiting too long to ask for something else and also didn't feel like he was hovering. We came on a Saturday afternoon at a weird time. We were seated around 1:50pm. We knew they closed for lunch from 3pm-4:30pm, but we figured that they wouldn't "kick us out", however we were wrong. Haha. They do close to folks at 3pm. So Last call for dishes is around 2:30pm, and while we made our way out around 3pm, I don't know if they actually kicked anyone out. But beware that if you want your full 2 hour time limit here, don't go after 1pm. Now for the food- we tried so many things! My absolute favorite though was the Beef short Ribs. The sauce is so delicious!! Like a sweet sesame sauce. We had a few different rolls- Rainbow Roll, Dragon Roll, and a couple others. Dragon roll does have a sriracha kick to it. vegetable tempura, comes with pieces of broccoli, mushroom, bell pepper, sweet potato and taro. Taro was super bland. Next time i'd just order a broccoli or sweet potato tempura and skip the mixture. Shrimp tempura had lovely flavorful coating. Beef udon was delicious and I loved the flavor and noodles. I think I'd like to try the soup next time. One of the things we tried last second that was not what I expected was the fried scallops. They tasted fine, I just wasn't impressed by them and their little dollop of mayo. Overall, we enjoyed the concept of trying new dishes, next time I'll probably try some more hibachi meats, and some nigiri and maki rolls as opposed to the sushi rolls. Oh and get the ice cream to go!! Oh and keep in mind they will charge you for excess food waste, though we didn't ask what exactly that meant. Our meal was right around $90 for two, a soda and tax. Honestly, we felt that was reasonable. read more

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I was craving sushi, and was visiting Fresno from the bay, and was told to come here... Ugh--where do I begin? Service/ ambiance: Came here on a Thursday around 8 to be greeted by a 45min. Wait--we stuck around. The place was super packed, and because the windows had the blinds down with art work; it felt a bit claustrophobic and overwhelming. We got an alert that our table was ready and checked-in. The hostess then left us, and waved us down to signal where we were sitting (they could've told us to follow them lol) The waitress was nice, but seemed a bit scattered. Automatically asked what we wanted, but we had never been here before, so wasn't sure how it all worked (they never explained). The walls of our booth were littered with scrape marks and chipped paint. The booth had no cushion whatsoever, making it extremely difficult to get comfortable (ok...there's a cushion, but it's flat). The table was the most annoying part. No matter if you scoot it more towards you or the other side there still so much space. I'm basically sitting at the edge of my seat trying to eat because of the distance--if you're a bit heftier on the stomach--it's perfect. (Random observation: the bathroom looks nice, but not well kept. There's graffiti and cravings all over, which makes me think I'm in the bathroom of a dive bar) Food: As I mentioned I was craving sushi--their selection was lack luster. Almost everything had the same ingredients. The salmon sashimi looked pale and had no color. There were some pieces that were sliced so thin you could basically see through it. I ordered two rolls for my daughter (crazy roll & snow mountain)--both were lacking flavor. The presentation for them was as if they didn't care or even try? Every time I picked one up it would fall apart. The Hibachi steak was cold and dry. Shot ribs were just lathered in sauce (not my preference), and mostly came with little meat and all bone. I'd only come back if the majority of people I'm with want to go, but I wouldn't suggest it myself. The service felt rushed. Food could have been presented/ prepared better. Space could've opened easily by letting us see out the windows and not feel so packed like a can of sardines, and could definitely use some touch up paint and better cushions. It could've been an off night, but this is what I experienced. read more

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Make a reservation otherwise you will be waiting for at least an hour to get seated! I tried twice to walk in. Didn't know what to expect because it's an "all-you-can-eat" restaurant. Once in, the server guided us through the menu and explained the "turns". 1st round you order and order comes. 2nd round you order more and then a 3rd round. By the third you are full and order much less. Ice cream is served in those cute plastic cups with a wooden spoon. Raspberry, vanilla, strawberry and chocolate flavors and very refreshing after all that food. Sashimi, sushi and rolls are limited to 5 per person, per round because they don't want any food wasted. It's definitely worth it. I didn't pay so I don't know how much it cost, but I believe someone previously posted it was $35 per person. That's a great price since you tend to pay over $100 for two anywhere else. I ordered sashimi, nigiri, a roll and teriyaki salmon. The rest of the family had fried rice, asparagus, shrimp and clam tempura along with their rolls and sushi. Everything was delicious and our server was attentive, experienced and explained every section of the menu. For reference, we were a party of 11 on a Sunday for lunch. Reservations at 11 am. It got packed so fast. By 12 there were no open tables. Loved this place and plan to go back often. This was the old California Pizza Kitchen next to Lazy Dog. read more

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Waiter with nose piercing was super rude to me and my partner. She did not greet us and only came to our table 1 time and that is just to take our order ?!?? This was the worse experience i've had i felt so uncomfortable eating because of her attitude and rudeness. read more

Tsukiji is one of few spots in Fresno where you can get AYCE sushi. They have an extensive menu with plenty of options for nigiri, maki rolls, fried noodles, soup, hibachi meats, fried rice, and other fried foods. Personally, I think you get the most bang for your buck ordering the nigiri and maki rolls. You can order up to 5 nigiri per person per round, so we definitely stock up on that. I also enjoy their rainbow roll. Obviously the complexity of the rolls is not the same as you would get at a made-to-order sushi spot, but still solid. I went here when they first opened up and the service was not great. We were not attended to often, and some of our orders would be forgotten. However, I've gone back about 3 times now, and they must have done something to change that. The waitstaff is nice and attentive, and everything comes out relatively quickly. The shop itself has lots of Japanese-inspired decor, which adds to the vibe. I'd definitely recommend coming during lunch--I'm not sure how busy their dinner hour is. read more

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Positive: The food is amazing. Tasty and satisfying because you can order until you're full. Our waiter was attentive and polite, despite him being stretched out between many tables. ( That's on management) Bad: This place has truly become a nightmare of cleanliness. The Greeter/ seater host, absolutely needs to be educated in customer service. Perhaps overstretched as well. Remember: I said the food is good, it actually saves the place, that can only last so long. read more

Tsukiji - Japanese Near Me - Fresno, California

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Tsukiji is a decent, standard spot for AYCE sushi. The fish quality wasn't bad but they really pack the rice on their sushi. The quality of the sushi is pretty on par with grocery store sushi but in bigger portions. The service was quick with servers consistently checking in with you. Not sure if I would return but maybe I'm being a bit of a sushi snob. Definitely worth it for the lunch price though! read more

I have gone here two times for the weekend (it's Dinner menu) with my parents and enjoyed it. My parents come during weekdays for lunch and rave about it all the time. The fish is great, especially the sashimi, as I really hate sushi rice at most AYCE due to inconsistent flavors (IYKYK). The menu has a huge selection from teppanyaki to tempura. You pretty much have a Japanese buffet delivered to your table. Service is 100! Friendly staff that ensures your table is cleared off from empty plates and ready to start the order process. read more

Tsukiji - Japanese Near Me - Fresno, California

Tsukiji offers excellent all-you-can-eat Japanese food. The four stars are for the fantastic value and the quality of their main dishes--the sushi, rolls, and hibachi steak are consistently delicious and fresh. I deduct one star because the wait times can be significant, and some appetizers are clearly just filler. Parking can be a problem at times. read more

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Prices are very fair for the options that they offer. And the restaurant is very clean, the staff is also very attentive without making you feel rushed. read more

getting a table -get there right when they open or join the online waitlist from anywhere -depending on the day and time, the wait can range from 1 to 2 hours -after joining the online waitlist, the system texts a link with your place in line and how long you've waited so far. it will text you when your table is ready, not when you're #5 or #3 in line. easy ordering -waiters come by very frequently to take orders -there are some item limits (i.e. you may order 3 pieces of sushi per order. you may order more sushi after your sushi plate is empty.) good food -fire sushi was different and interesting -i liked the sashimi, unagi and handrolls -menu has many options including ramen and udon superb service -for the most part, service is accurate and fast -food came out within 5-10 mins after ordering, except the wings took a while -all orders were accurate and nothing was missing -water is refilled often read more

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My top choice for all-you-can-eat (AYCE) sushi in Fresno. This city has limited AYCE choices, but I think Tsukiji is on the right track. I have dined here multiple times, and it has mainly been consistent. From the service, drinks, and food we have always been content. The menu features a mix of appetizers, maki, sashimi, nigiri, and much more. They have several various items and options to choose from, especially if you are not a fan of sushi. What sets this restaurant apart from others is the availability of sashimi! Having that choice by itself is fantastic for sushi enthusiasts. Please remember that sashimi is available only during dinner, not at lunchtime. I've sampled the hibachi and appetizers, and they all taste quite nice. Tsukiji tends to be quite crowded at dinner, so anticipate longer wait times, particularly on weekends. Surely worth attempting. Remember, that this is good for Fresno and cannot be compared to other AYCE restaurants in California. read more

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This restaurant is unique in the fact that it's all you can eat but it serves smaller portions. Service is always happy to accommodate requests. Sushi rolls are very tasty & have a good variety of flavors. It gets busy on the weekends so plan to go early if you don't want to wait. Overall this little corner restaurant has a lot of potential, hope they stay around!! read more

Plenty of uncovered parking just before opening. We arrived 10 min early and were able to sit down in the waiting area although it got full right at 11 am when it opened. This was a Tuesday afternoon. We both got the all you can eat and for the price, we did well. Everything came out hot and fresh. We ordered Spicy Salmon Roll, Avocado and Cucumber roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, an order of Taro Tempura (6 slices), Vegetable Tempura (Eggplant, taro root, broccoli, sweet potato), Broccoli Tempura (6 florets). spicy salmon hand roll. All were delicious. The place was packed by the time we left around 11;45. Get there early! read more

We finally made it here for AYCE sushi and I'm so glad we did! I brought my husband for his first time and it absolutely did not disappoint. Everything we ordered was incredibly fresh, full of flavor, and came out quickly. The variety is amazing, not just sushi either. Even if you're not a sushi person, there are so many options like noodle bowls, hibachi, rice bowls, plus appetizers and sides like wings and egg rolls. There's truly something for everyone. We also had the pleasure of being served by Wendy, and she made the experience even better. She was attentive, quick, and always on top of everything without making us feel rushed. You can tell she really cares about great service. This place is 100% worth it, we'll definitely be coming back again and again! read more

I finally got to try Tsukiji!! To think that we were about to go to Red Robin! There is so much to choose from in this shopping center, which is across from River park. You MUST pick Tsukiji at least once and I'm sure you'll keep coming back. We came in early before dinner started. It was kind of awkward at first because no one said anything to us but we just sat in the waiting area until dinner began. Which is at 5 or 6 I think. The staff blasted the coolers and dinner was set to begin. We were seated and met our waitress right away. We had never been there but without skipping a beat she explained everything to us. The way it works is you have access to the entire manure for a flat price. They bring you out small portions of all you ask for. This gives you the ability to try everything. We really loved it and were so impressed by how the staff worked together to make our meal magical. Food was fresh and got to the table fast! I do have to say, I am a big fan of cream cheese Rangoons and the ones here are way too bready or doughy. That's my only gripe. Everything else was so delicious! I can't wait to go back! read more

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Oh. My. Goodness. This sushi experience was out of this world. Some of the best sushi I've ever eaten and all you can eat?? Come onnn!!! I ordered a California roll, a Philadelphia roll, a deep fried tempura roll, tempura shrimp, tempura sweet potato, cheese wontons... every single dish was immaculate. I recommend this to everyone who enjoys sushi! Come with an appetite to get your money's worth! The tempura shrimp and sweet potatoes were an unexpected highlight. The service was also incredible! My waitress constantly checked on me to ensure I had water and ask if I wanted to order more food. The food was brought out one dish at a time as it was ready and it was an epic experience. 10/10 recommend! One note - be prepared to wait. It's quite popular. They have a waitlist function so you can put your name down and wander around before getting a text when your table is ready. Ambiance is great, clean restaurant with modern design. read more

Our party of 9 had a dinner reservation, and they were seated fairly promptly. (I was late.) Nika, our server, was spectacular. And the food, of course, was never ending deliciousness. First time visitors for 5 in our party, and they were surprised and delighted with service, menu, portions, and everything they ate and devoured. Definitely have plans to return soon. read more

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Wow. Just wow! Waiting for the newness to settle, but that was a bad call- don't wait if you haven't tried them. Okay let's get some newbie disclaimers out of the way: (since I made the mistakes for you, lol) 1. Join the waitlist- be ready for 2+ hr wait. - not a big deal, but don't walk in thinking 20-25 min. Give yourself time. Our wait was 2hr20min and we were 63 rd in line. We did the online waitlist and some shopping until we were 10 th in line. - catching some shade for this but this is not a big party place. Go to teppan for that. Think 4 ppl party, this will ensure you fit at a table and don't get bumped trying to clear 4-5 tables for your party. Just don't do it imo. - also, the shade is here: as a mom ( I'd totally only take kiddos 9 and above who can eat their weight or fully appreciate the raw fish side. This will make end of table space easier from high chairs etc. Nice night out, get a sitter. 2. Walk the shopping center while you wait. So many neat stores- surprised at how many folks huddled outside in the cold (albeit lazy dog had great music on you could hear) - B&N is right there in the least. 3. Go hungry. Saying less here. 4. Service batting 1000%. Couldn't have been better. In fact- let's train everywhere else the hospitality and ethic of these folks ( front hostesses were nice but their dealing with the goons of walkins didn't quite match what the servers dedicate to you). 5. PEPSI PRODUCTS. They're a . 6. Recommendations: *escolar, octopus, clam, tuna ( fired and every way they have it) * hand rolls- tried a few they were all fantastic * hibachi and teriyaki: shrimp, steak, beef, short ribs, chicken! * cheese won tons but caution the cream cheese is temp hot inside! 7. Bathrooms are busy and (both were wet floored) they try to upkeep but humans need to do better too. 8. Yes you get a cup of dairy full ice cream. Nice touch! Can't wait to try lunch. They have two services lunch and dinner, we went for dinner. Ate so quick as things arrived forgot to take more food pictures! read more

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Or rather the food is good and the sushi is good too, but the only bad thing about this place is that when they bring your food to you is kind of slow read more

It's crazy that an all you can eat Japanese food restaurant can be so packed and popular. The seating spaces are tight, but service is so great, the little tables had plenty of room since the staff was so attentive keeping the table cleared. All the plates are small, to it's easy to taste a little of everything. The problem I had was after tasting everything, I was too full to eat more of the stuff I liked. Today's highlight was the salmon and Escobar, or oni sushi, and the hamachi kama. But I'm biased because those are my favorites. The mackerel was seasoned and well done. The bottom ranked was the tempura. The batter was too dense for my liking. I prefer more light, flaky, crunchy. Some folks in my party prefer the more eggy and dense tempura. The noodles are on the menu just to be there, I'd be hard pressed to recommend. But it was all very good. I'm just over critical and particular. Everyone in my party was more than satisfied and happy at the price of 17.99 for lunch and 34.99 dinner. I feel like it's a great introduction to Japanese food and the chance to get a taste of everything. Who knows, you might find a new favorite that you didn't know existed. read more

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Updating my rating to a 4 star. If you're craving sushi and on a budget, this is the place to go! Their service is still exceptional for being an AYCE sushi place. Their cooked to order foods like the hibachi, fried rice and fried udon noodles is delicious and still my preferred food choice when I come. If you're craving a high quality AYCE place with service, this is the place to go! read more

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Boy, was the food/experience here fantastic. So glad I gave it a go! I had 8 small plates that I ordered in 3 waves. Love the concept. Suggest YOU skip the normal stuff and try something new. A good example would be the tempura shrimp. While that sounds good, is actually very thin shrimp and a massive casing of batter with very little flavor... the idea is better than the reality. Same thing with some of the sushi... I skipped anything that had the tempura shrimp in it as it was basically filler. Texture, yes. Flavor, no! The service was prompt, the elbow room good. The bathroom needs an update and a little money spent on it. Also, they need to lose all the tacky signage that somebody has taped on the front counters. It ruins the decor and simply cheapens things. Music was a Tad loud but otherwise the restaurant was comfortable. This place can get busy fast so, like anywhere, you wanna get in there right when they open. This is like the best new restaurant that is unlike other offerings in the area. It stands alone in the sense and it's a wonderful addition to the area! The lunch price was about $21.00. I consider that a fantastic bargain, given the variety and the quality. -G read more

I had a great time visiting Tsukiji. I didn't make it before the lunch cut off, so I came back a bit before the dinner service so I could get in as they opened. Therein lies my only complaint - the entryway to the restaurant became a crowded mess. I went outside because there were so many people waiting inside and with no instructions from the staff, so I started forming a line outside. Oh well, not really a surprise there, just something to be aware of if you want to get there without a huge wait. Now onto the food. I tried so many dishes. I love that the serving sizes are quite small. I'm sure you could ask for full rolls or something if you have a large party. But as I was solo, it was perfect to get smaller portions so that I could try more offerings without getting full right away which was exactly what I was hoping for in coming here. I didn't have any food I didn't like, and if my notes are correct, I tried a total of 15 different items. I can say I wasn't particularly moved by the udon, but I also don't think I usually am. It's not a strong dish like you expect from ramen, but that isn't a bad thing per se. Other dishes I tried: edamame, miso soup, tsukiji roll, dragon roll, sakura roll, eel fried rice, shrimp tempura, zucchini tempura, crab meat tempura, and yellow tail, red tail, shrimp, salmon fire, and crab meat sushi. My mouth is watering thinking about it again. It was all truly delicious. I can't believe I ate all that at the price I did. I think it was enough for three meals. While I can recommend each of those items, there were a couple highlights. The sakura roll was my favorite roll. The server recommended me that as her favorite, and it did not disappoint. Then also the tempura realllly hit the spot. I was quite full by that point, but the warm, rich veggies really sealed the deal. I should have ordered those earlier to eat throughout the meal. They were so flavorful and yummy. Ugh I need to stop thinking about them. Stop reading this review and go eat here now. read more

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