the food is pretty good! i prefer the plate, & hanger and my partner prefers the pork belly. it's also nice for parties that are in between sushi and ayce bbq. my main gripes are they their QR ordering system works only 30-50% of the time, and even then sometimes they get the orders wrong. they're also not super consistent but the service is pretty good despite it all. i like coming here it just gets frustrating sometimes. tldr: good but not amazing! solid choice if you have patience. read more

went for dinner today with my mom. it's a saturday so it's quite busy but we got seated pretty quickly. i like the slightly dark ambiance in there, pretty chill and relaxing. our server jonathan was very attentive despite how busy it was. appreciate him for checking up on me and my mom many times and giving us extra napkins. what a sweet guy! the beef tongue was def my favorite, chewy and bouncy, got like 6 plates lol. and their shrimps are very fresh and has a slightly sweet taste to it even without any seasoning. overall a very pleasant experience :D read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - food - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

We got the silver package! The meat was fresh, tender, and tasted really good. We got the Silver Package, which also included sushi, and everything we tried was fresh and good. The only downside was the service. The staff was pretty slow, and they forgot to bring some of the items we ordered. We also still had about 30 minutes left according to their 1.5-hour seating policy. However, since it was getting close to closing time, a lady I'm not sure if she was the manager came by our table and told us it would be our "last call" because they were closing. That made us feel a little uncomfortable, especially since there were still other people sitting and eating. We still had time left under the 1.5-hour policy, so being told it was the last call made us feel rushed and like we couldn't really order anything else, even though we technically still had time and room for more items to order! Overall, the food was fresh and delicious, but the service and the way closing time was handled could definitely be improved. read more

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We stopped by for the fantastic $25 AYCE lunch special. Staff was quick to seat us. Wish there was better ventilation, but that's expected of any BBQ place. Parking can be chaotic during lunch hours since its in one of the busiest asian plazas. The lunch special includes AYCE meats and sushi. All ordering is done via QR code. Food came out quickly and accurately after ordering. The bulgogi was the best out of all the meats. Sushi was passable. Salmon lover roll photo doesn't match what was served. Udon was limp and a bit soggy. Overall, we'll be coming back for the bulgogi and lunch pricing. read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Sushi and Meats - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Had a reservation for Sea Wagyu Grill or whatever, the new one in Milpitas, but it was unclear how long it would take still since it was so packed. Canceled the reservation and decided to come here instead. There was no wait for our table for 6 + baby. It's about $10 cheaper per person, per tier compared to the other place here, but the food was actually quite decent. I think the cost is pretty fair compared to how much bbq used to cost about 10 years ago when Gen first blew up the market. Inflation hasn't hit these places too hard. I had medium expectations since I feel like this corner has rebranded about 4 times in the last 10 years, but was pleasantly surprised by the taste of all the food. Would come back, though I don't eat AYCE very often anymore. read more

9/12/26 Wagyu Grill AYCE GF Birthday gathering and this was her selection We made reservations and was easily seated. We went with the premium menu. We had 2 kids with us and they charge by height. One kid was just shy of 5ft and was charged full adult meal. The side and dessert bar choices were lacking. No comparison to chubby places. Kinda sad really. This place also charges for drinks. Ambiance was ok. Meats and service were all ok. Nothing was superb. We had to ask for napkins, drink refills where our orders were. All in all, not sure if we'd be back. So many choices in the surrounding areas that are just a notch above. Everyone agreed it was a 3 star rating hands down. read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Hostess counter - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

My friend took me here for an early birthday celebration. We got the premium package. We tried all the Wagyu meats. Our server Ethan was great, he cooked for us for the first round. This is our first time there. He explained very thoroughly what each item was and how he was going to cook it. He also recommended us what to order that is only part of premium package. We ordered lots sushi. My friend doesn't eat raw, but I ate the raw stuff. We asked for the wagyu steak to be cooked medium rare, it was delicious. Ambiance of the restaurant is great. Great for groups. I would come back again and try other foods. Note that you only get to sit for 90 minutes and then you need to go. read more

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Came here for a lunch mid week with my work team. Came shortly after opening time for lunch and it was crackin'. Lots of people but we got seated fairly quickly. The complex itsself is very reminisent of Japan. After recently coming back it was a nice reminder that there are places in the bay that make it feel close to the real thing. Food was good, sushi was tasty and everything came out very fast. I think my rating is soley based off my personal perference and really feel like I love Korean BBQ more then Japanese BBQ. Just felt the flavors were not as strong and very little sauce options. Place is definitely worth trying because you can get a little of everything for one price. Different cuts of Wagyu ( short ribs were the best), ramen, claypot and sushi. Also like that although it is AYCE they give you smaller servings to try and not fill up right away. read more

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Great service, terrible portions. Got to order 10 everytime to match the amount other places offer. Sushi is at least better than store bought. Prices are insane in the upper tiers. read more

Value is good, but quality is just okay. Most of the meats were very chewy. I appreciate the amount of menu items included in AYCE, and would be willing to try it again. Service is very fast! read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Cucumber kimchi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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You know, I didn't think I'd come back for another lunch experience here after last time was so horrid but I think they stepped up their game. Shout up to our server A.C. for taking care of us. She checked on us promptly and brought extra napkins throughout service. She additionally helped expedite our dishes which we mistakenly didn't order. And big ups to them for lowering the price down to av even $25. It helps with the mild OCD I have of rounding all of my bills. read more

Great AYCE Japanese style bbq yakiniku! I'm surprised I haven't visited before but will definitely be a regular. My husband and I were looking for a new BBQ spot and found this spot via Yelp. We came in on a Sunday around 5pm and it wasn't too busy. There is plenty of seating inside. We opted for the silver tier, which is their lowest. You scan a QR code and are able to order on your phone which is nice. The menu wasn't too big but there was all the delicious meats and sushi you can get. My husband loved the Wagyu bulgogi. I loved the salmon lovers roll and the black garlic ramen. The portions are small which is perfect so you can try different types of sushi and appetizers. The meats were all good especially for the price. Overall I thought the menu and foods were all great. The sauces they had at the table was good too, ponzu and sweet soy. The service was great. Our server was super nice and refilled our water several times. Meats came out fairly quickly and our table was cleared quickly whenever we had empty plates. The space was clean and the ventilation was awesome. I definitely recommend this spot! read more

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I kept seeing Wagyu Grill AYCE pop up on my Instagram, so I finally decided to give it a try. The ambiance was really nice, and the restaurant had a great vibe. The all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and sushi definitely did not disappoint. We ordered the Premium Menu, which gives you access to the full selection, and there was a great variety of wagyu meats and sushi to choose from. Everything came out quickly, and the service was excellent throughout the meal. We also had a few Dragon Martinis, and they were delicious. My only complaint is that they were served in plastic cups instead of glassware. It also felt like the drinks weren't as cold as they should have been and were closer to room temperature. Overall, the food and service were excellent, and despite the minor issue with the drinks, I'd definitely come back again. read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Dragon Martinis - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Atmosphere is modern, it has a nice contemporary feel. Service is okay, they will get their job done. What i like about this place is that they offer both all you can eat kbbq and sushi!! They also have a lot of appetizers and side dishes you can choose from. Their sauce and salad bar has a weird location and setting but thats just me nitpicking. Carpaccios are good, but their sushi is very mediocre - but it will serve its purpose! Meats are nice, my favorite is the beef tongue. Overall, this is one of our goto spots for kbbq because of their japanese inspired offerings. read more

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The 5 stars is ONLY for the wonderful service. Server Minh is the absolute GOAT despite a busy Friday night he was on top of it and got everything out really fast and kept up the positive attitude. The food honestly was meh. Most of the sushi isn't really fresh and the meat can come out tough. Really clean restaurant and great ventilation with AC working really hard. read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I gone here for my cousin's graduation lunch celebration. I love going here but it's my kryptonite. If I have shrimp or beef, my eczema gets worse but it's so worth it! That's how much I will sacrifice to eat wagyu. I love how they have sushi and and appetizers are good but the salmon and sashimi though. The popcorn chicken is more breaded and chicken is dry. I had the pork belly and it was too fatty for my taste so I didn't order it again. Edit: I went today with my friends to try their lunch deal. $25 dollars?! Say less. I got to try the wagyu fried rice and wagyu udon. I love it but I usually stick with the meat. I only ate 1/4 of each carbohydrates bowl. The popcorn chicken once again has too much breaded and the gyoza is below average. Still, the sushi, sashimi, and meat are delicious. The pork belly was not fatty as I remember from my last visit. Our servers and hosts were polite and accommodating. I asked to be seated near the salad bar and tv so I can watch the game. It's a new and clean restaurant. read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Salad bar goodies, wagyu, and pork belly on the grill. The popcorn chicken and salmon sashimi. - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Delicious AYCE Wagyu and sushi place! There's three tiers of meat you can choose from. Ordering is all online using a QR code (10 items every 3 minutes), super easy to keep track of because each other is time stamped! There's a salad bar with some assorted fruits and jello as well. The drinks vary between $2.50-$5 but the soft drinks are unlimited refills! Cute little spot in barber lane but parking can get busy! We saw a lot of larger parties as well as parties of 2-3. You can reserve a table ahead of time using yelp if you want! read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Gold tier - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Came here with a party of 10. We had 3 grills, which I liked for our bigger size of a party. Ordering on the menu was easy as you do it through your phone and can order every 3 mins. The service was great. They would come out with our food fairly quickly and checked on us. I did had to ask a couple of times for water refill though. But not terrible. On to the food, I love how they had sashimi, rolls, apps, and sides. We got the silver which was australian wagyu. The actual meat was okay. Some seemed a bit too tough and not as tender as I wanted. Some were good, but some were meh. I did really like the black garlic ramen! Also the shrimp is already peeled. Wow. So good. read more

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I came here for the ayce lunch special. They have several options of beef, some chicken, shrimp, pork, sides, sushi rolls, and sashimi to choose from. I liked the Australian wagyu plate, Australian wagyu steak and the Australian Mizuki Sasa. The Mizuki Sasa was the most tender meat from the selection. I quite like the sushi rolls and I loved the Salmon Jalapeño and Salmon Sunomono. They have a self serve bar with kimchi, seaweed, kimchi cucumber, bean sprouts, salad, fruit and a dessert. I think the food wasn't bad for $25. The server was kind and patient. Overall, it was a good experience. read more

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Came here with my friend for Saturday lunch, we arrived at 11:30 when they first opened so we were able to be seated almost immediately. This was my first time, but my friend had been here before so she knew what to do. The menu is again QR code style and you order directly on your phone. As it was AYCE, they do limit 90 minutes and each time we order we could only select 6-8 items (I cannot remember the exact number), and must wait for a few minutes before we can add more. There is a salad bar with fruit and dessert. My friend likes sashimi so she ordered a number of marinated salmon and other sort of raw fish. I was there for the mean so i added some beef. The meat was VERY THINLY sliced, so it cooked very quickly. But as it was very thin, I really could not really enjoy the texture, I felt like I was just eating meat flavored paper... They were so thin I cannot tell if they are really wagyu... but my other experience of wagyu in Asia was that they actually melt in my mouth, but here I still had to chew, despite how thin they were sliced. for that it was only 3 star for me. The service was decent as it was AYCE. The place was hugh and noisy, and by the time we left it was 2/3 packed. There was a hugh bar but since we did not order any mixed drink, not sure how good they are. I was full, but will likely not come back unless there is a strong reason for it. read more

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Good: decently priced AYCE for everything it came with, but will definitely go with the Gold option instead of Premium if I do ever come back Bad: wasn't particularly impressed with the Wagyu Service was prompt and attentive, plates were cleared by anyone who saw an empty plate. Didn't take a million years to get the next round of food either. They limit 10 items per round which is reasonable, just make sure to order once you're half way done to keep the flow. I didn't leave smelling like KBBQ, or at least not as bad as I expected to smell. I know it's not KBBQ but still lol read more

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Super duper affordable AYCE Japanese bbq right in the biggest foodie plaza of Milpitas, so glad to have got a table upon signing up on their waitlist relatively within ETA! The wagyu quality ( especially the bulgolgi style wagyu wow!!) super tender, delicious and fresh. You'll be prompted to order your rounds on a device and EVERYTHING comes out super fast, I swear their staff is in a run club or something. Their sushi sides are also pretty decent too for AYCE, I only wish that the sashimis didn't come with salad everytime because I really just wanted the fish haha. Super high quality almost on par with one of my fave AYCE sushi places in SF!!! Shout out Angeline (I think that's the spelling?) for amazing attentive, quick service! read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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For the price point, Wagyu Grill is a solid choice for Japanese wagyu AYCE. The quality of the meat was the main selling point. The cuts were excellent - not overly marinated or salty, so you could actually taste the natural flavor of the wagyu. We enjoyed the sushi and sashimi selections, which were a nice addition to the meal. The self-serve bar was fairly limited. It offered mostly Korean-style banchan like lettuce, kimchi, pickled cucumbers, and fresh fruit. Would def return and spread the word for anyone craving AYCE BBQ! read more

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This was a pretty standard set up for AYCE bbq. We came on a Friday for lunch time to try the $26 per person menu. We didn't have any issues with waiting as we were seated right away. The servers explained that we'd scan the QR code and then can order 10 dishes every 3 mins. The ordering system was pretty easy to use and I liked that it was more efficient to input your order. There is a salad bar in the corner with salad and different dressings, edamame, spicy pickled cucumbers, pickled radish, bean sprouts, and kimchi. The spicy pickled cucumbers and kimchi were mild and not very spicy. Some of the tasted like they were a bit old and possibly not the freshest. The bbq food was alright. I liked the thinly sliced wagyu. I feel like the bulgogi style chicken was pretty delicious. There were other veggies like onion, mushroom, zucchini. They forgot to bring out the steam rice to us and we eventually didn't want it bc we had so much food already. There was the wagyu fried rice and that was very buttery and delicious. I think the rolls are actually what's the best here. We enjoyed the California rolls, and fried California roll, and the ocean roll. The chicken karage, miso soup, and thicker wagyu meat are okay, I would probably skip those. The dessert was limited in that there was like mango and berry jellos, mini cakes, and fruit like oranges and melon. Overall it was a good amount of food for an affordable price. Our server was friendly and attentive. read more

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Thank you to our female server of and night. Name listed on the receipt was Jingchao C.- if this was our server, know that she is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I am 100% convinced that the entire staffing and management of Wagyu Grill AYCE is top tier!! Staff is kind, helpful, prompt, friendly, + most importantly, CONSISTENT! My toddler isn't much of a meat eater but she loves a good fire-y show as well as sushi. This makes Wagyu Grill AYCE to be a good and entertaining night for us all. Extra kudos to Jingchao for being so attentive in turning our grill flames up and down accordingly. The safety of my daughter was a primary concern of hers so I didn't bat an eye at her lowering the temp. Babygirl was a little disappointed due to the smaller show of the "dancing flames" but she survived. Another 5/5 star visit from the staff and the food is impeccable as usual. This place comes highly recommended to avid meat eaters and those who like things extra saucy [our fam literally drowns everything in their 3 sauces]. Gold and Premium is typically how we roll but I honestly wouldn't mind giving Silver a try, the options look good and you save yourself some coinZ!! Great for all patrons at all price points. read more

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This was my, and my friend's, first time here. Our server was extremely attentive and walked us through everything. The dishes came out quickly and the sushi was fresh and tasty. We got the lowest tier, which came out to about $80 for 2 people, which I feel is more than fair for what you get. One disappointment was that online, the site says lunch ends at 4pm. We arrived at 3:30pm and were informed that you need to be seated by 3pm in order to qualify for the lunch special. Definitely something to keep in mind if you're trying to go for the lunch special. read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Australian wagyu hanger steak - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Definitely make an appointment online, it's worth it and save you the headache of waiting. Parking is insane but if you park far, you'll find a spot. I usually park across the plaza on the other side and walk. Service was really great, we had a taller Asian woman, she was extremely kind and generous We got the GOLD package which imo is just okay. For $42 we expected a lot better option, but the only seafood option we got were frozen shrimps. -1 for lack of variety on seafood. Very clean interior and lots of seating. read more

Let me start off with the positive. Very clean modern looking restaurant. The server was the only reason this place gets 2 star otherwise it would be 1 or 0 star; our server was very sweet to help us grill and throughout kept checking in with us and kept our waters filled. However, as soon as the butter hit the plate, black flakes stuck to it and then transferred all over our meat. When asked, she claimed the hot plate just turns butter black, but as an experienced diner, I know that isn't true. It was burnt debris. She should have just automatically changed our grill. But being the nice non confrontation person my parents taught me to be, after one round of meat with black flakes on it, I had to request a grill change because I'm old and really don't want to increase my odds of getting cancer. The meat itself was mid. We ordered the Gold Tier ($43.95/person). Ironically, the best cut we had was a mistake order brought to our table that wasn't even on our menu, which I assume came from the Premium Tier. If you decide to eat here: -Ask for the fire grill: We were never given a choice, but I overheard it in Chinese being offer a customer near the end of our meal. Ours was electric. (The best would be restaurants that uses binchotan but this is rare) -Avoid Gold: Consider the Premium Tier or the $25 lunch special instead, though I personally won't be back to try them. read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Black flakes on meat - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Don't bother with their premium tier. It's not worth it. The meat quality wasn't good. For how much you're paying. I usually love eating meat at AYCE places but I found myself liking the sushi rolls more. The kitchen was quick for meats but slow for things like rice, miso soup. We got duplicates of some orders, sometimes 20 minutes after the original order came. The staff are incredibly hard working a dirty plate would get picked up pretty quickly. The staff do a great job helping out and making sure you're taken care of. read more

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Wagyu Grill AYCE is a place we frequent for lunch and dinner. This review is strictly for dinner visit. Lots of parking and beautifully decorated spacious restaurant. We sat close to the side bar and immediately greeted by our server. We of course started with some drinks then ordered through the iPad. Started with cold dishes, meat dishes, soup dishes, and staple dishes. 90 minutes passed by so fast but we were allowed to sit and continue to hangout as long as no food is ordered. read more

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It took a while to get set up because I came in a big party but the service was very good. I got the lunch menu (~$32 with 18% gratuity fee and tax) and the meat quality was good for the price. My favorite cuts were the bulgogi and the top round or something like that. Their appetizers are also great, with my favorites being the takoyaki, miso soup, and the karaage. All in all, everything went very well and this is an affordable ayce for the quality you get. read more

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Came on a Friday for lunch with some friends;, AYCE for $25 with a 90 minute limit. Service was fast and friendly. Food was delicious. They were happy and ready to change our grill anytime, and even came by to adjust the fire for us when the flames got out of hand with oil dripping from the meats. 10 item limit per order and 3 minutes cooldown on ordering. They progressively seemed to give less after each round; for example, we got 4 slices of salmon jalapeño in our first order and future orders came with 3. Meat was similar. However, my party was happy and very satisfied with our meal since we'd just order more. My favorite cut was the australian meat plate out of all the options, but they're all pretty decent. Surprisingly, the ramen is really good. The udon tasted a bit funky, we didn't like that at all. We got a salmon sushi roll and we felt the quality of salmon in that was lesser than the salmon jalapeño. There's a bar in the back with banchan like kimchi, cucumbers, bean sprouts, seaweed salad, edamame, and greens; and also desserts like cake, orange, cantaloupe, and jelly. For $25, this was a great deal and we had a great time! read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Came with my mother assuming their silver 35$ deal but they only had the gold value for July 4th at 45$. Came with more select sushi options and wagyu cuts. Everything was ordered through our own phone using a qr code, menu ui was relatively easy to navigate. Food came relatively quick but that was where the good ended. Honestly cuts of meat presented well but they all really felt lack luster being unseasoned besides the bulgogi. At a certain point everything just tastes like meat. The sushi variety was definitely better, I enjoyed the carpaccio, they had a nice ponzu sauce that came with it that paired nicely with the fish. The rolls were very heavy, good cooked options for my mom but a bit too drenched in sauce for me which made it sweet. The side foods bar was also extremely lackluster, just some kimchi and beansprouts, none proved above average, only dessert option was squares of some cake. The service itself was great, servers were attentive and stopped by frequently. Some items came delayed which caused us to double order but otherwise great. read more

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Perfect! I had a wonderful experience, with awesome service, and a great selection of tasty food. Came here on a Sunday for a late lunch with a party of 8. The restaurant is clean and i absolutely love how the grills have the ventilation system underneath the grill instead of above. It makes a huge difference with enjoying and grilling your food. Employees were friendly and attentive. An absolute must try. Parking is a little difficult, but this restaurant is worth it. read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Bar - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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3.5 stars We came to check out the Wagyu AYCE and was surprised that the sushi was also included in the $25 lunch. While the Wagyu is not the melt in your mouth cuts of beef it did satisfy the kids yaki niku craving. Had the price point been higher I don't think the Wagyu here would've sufficed. Service was typical for a AYCE spot. Plates were cleaned as they were piled up but our waiter was very busy since we didn't see him much. The restaurant is large and tables were not crowded. read more

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Excited to try this spot but the meat quality was not great and the grill didn't help improve the meat after cooking. Busy shopping center but there is parking if you are patient. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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Been here before but had posted a review until now. Great and large restaurant with great food. Very expensive. Too expensive for just the three people. It's why there were only a few customers on a weekday afternoon and at the noon rush hour. Lack of ambiance. Shame on whoever runs this place. Since it cost way too much. I won't return and will let others know about this place. read more

I don't know what to think. We came specifically for the wagyu, we got more confused the more we are. Some of the cuts (I'm not sure which ones) were not of wagyu quality, but some of them did pass the test. It would have been so much easier if the servers would mention which cuts are being served so we know which ones are our favorite ones for round 2. When a stack of 10 meats come, how can we tell which is which? The other menu items like sushi rolls were good, I'd probably load up more on them. read more

Experience (4/5 stars): *Food: meats were good, especially the australian m9 and house wagyu steak *Price: ~$68 pp for premium (worth!) *Service: fast Overall, I'd recommend coming here while they still have the $12 all you can drink deal! read more

Wagyu Grill AYCE - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Solid 3.5 *** rounded up to 4 **** I believe Wagyu Grill AYCE hasn't been around all that long, less than 6 months as of this review. This place used to be Xian Steam Pot & Yakiniku. I'm not sure why Xian "closed down". I don't know if the Xian restructured or changed owners. The interior is still exactly the same. It's a good size venue with ample amount of seating. Parking is not usually an issue as there is plenty of parking in the Milpitas Square Plaza. However, during peak hours and the weekends, completely different story. This place gets packed! I made a reservation for five people for a Sunday evening dinner at 6:00 PM. We got seated when everybody arrived. For the most part, everything was smooth. Service was good and the staff were attentive and friendly without being overbearing. We found the cuts of meat to be smaller that other AYCE places, but they do let you order 10 items every 3 minutes, so that sorta makes up for it. Unfortunately, some of the items we ordered took forever... actually I take that back. They didn't even show up! lol I ordered an Unagi bowl which never came, so after 30 minutes I had to flag somebody down and inquire about it. She brought it out for me in about 5 minutes. We even ordered a Black Garlic Ramen which never showed up at all... which we realized after we left. read more

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