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| - 2.5*, bumped up 'cause they serve sashimi for lunch, include canned pop, AND they offer 15% off if you pay in cash.
For any reviewers who state that this place is "authentic", it's not. I don't think any self-respecting Japanese person would run an AYCE. This place is run by Mainlanders or at least Mandarin-speakers.
The initial waitress who received us by the door looked unhappy and her communication wasn't clear. She muttered and as soon as she found out there wasn't a table available for us, she give us an order sheet so we could start ordering as we stood by the door. I understood her mentality, but it made me feel rushed...even before we were seated.
Food was pretty mediocre. Fish was relatively fresh, BUT it was tasteless and a bit watery. Rice was not seasoned. Handrolls had waaay too much rice. Agedashi was also wet in the middle. I don't think seaweed was the best quality 'cause it wasn't crunchy or tasty. Miso soup was watered down, probably the worst thing on the table. Tea tasted different both times. Despite this, there was a bit of attention paid to presentation, so it wasn't a total write-off.
They forgot to bring one of our salads, but I didn't care 'cause I was already stuffed.
Menu wasn't super extensive as it is in other AYCE places, re: no dim sum, no fries/chicken wings, only ice cream for lunch dessert.
Tip: If you are planning to visit, reservations would probably be best 'cause the restaurant itself is on the small side. Seems like a popular place amongst the Oakvillers!
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