I don't know why I even bother with AYCE sushi. As picky as I am, even top notch buffets are hardly satisfying. It was curiosity I supposed?
Hikari isn't too bad if you factor in the price but is sub-par comparing to regular sushi joints. The AYCE rules are simple and there are almost no restrictions. Basically everything on the menu is all you can eat. They would offer (or encourage) sashimi instead of nigiri. Sounds good right?
The Pros:
- Fresh uni, ame ebi and ikura that are of acceptable quality. No limit and you can have them sashimi style.
- Fresh oysters. Small but sweet.
- Made to order nigiri directly from sushi chef.
- Ran by Japanese chefs and waitstaff.
- No wait time at all.
- Very affordable price.
The Cons:
- Fish choice is rather limited. No higher end items and only very basic selection.
- Some of the sashimi was too cold just barely defrosted.
- Fish quality are very mediocre. Don't expect the better cuts.
- Sushi preparation seemed rushed. Understandable since the chefs were super busy but not completely excusable. Some sashimi slices weren't even totally cut through.
- Some sushi was drenched in sauce. Ask chef to hold the sauce if you have more delicate tastebuds.
- One of the chef has a bit of personalities so the friendliness of the service you received might vary depending on how much he likes you.
- Dessert not included in the AYCE price and they only have grocery quality mochi and ice cream.
If you are on a tight budget but craving sushi, Hikari might be your answer. It is still better than places like Todai or the sushi counters at Wynn or Bellagio. Skip it if you are a real sushi lover.