This place feels like a diner that serves sushi. Which is a really cool vibe, don't get me wrong. The simple, cheap tables and decor probably just let them keep the prices rock bottom (which they are). The quality of the lunch buffet fits this analogy perfectly too. It is like Going to Old Country Buffet and shelling out ten bucks to have all the mediocre but incredibly varietous sushi you would like. The spread really is incredible. From the sushi to the side dishes to the desserts (which are pretty crummy), I often find myself wandering aimlessly from table to table processing a fierce internal argument about what should-or shouldnt-go on my plate. This is probably why I made it back to home base with a gigantic mound of sushi and rice.
Not to say Rusan'sis bad or good, it's a unique, $10 sushi experience. Lots of variety, little flavor, and a unique atmosphere (for a sushi place). It's also a zoo around lunch time, so they must be doing something right. I only give this place two stars but I have been twice and would certainly go again if someone invited me. It's just not that good compared to all the other sushi options I have experienced in Charlotte. In this case at least, you get what you pay for. So go ahead and grab as much of it as you can.