2 stars
I will do this in the style of the Good, Bad, and the Ugly
Straight to the point.
We chose the AYCE route.
Good:
Salmon Sashimi
Garlic Beef
Friendly server
Popcorn chicken wasn't too salty
Bad:
Sloppy Preparation and Presentation
Coconut Shrimp was torpedo like resembling a jagged shard of glass
Maki Rolls fall apart, need to be packed cut and cut with a sharper knife
Chicken Teriyaki needs to be crisper on top; it's not just about the t. sauce
Red Tuna sushi wrong color not fresh
Server didn't know the contents of the rolls - the main menu didn't have it either
No photos of the items
Rice Paper rolls not available
Ugly:
Scallop Freshness - poison even when fried
Mussels Garlic butter - rubber ducky you're the one; this is a Sesame Street reference btw.
Sesame Ball dessert - Frozen and deep fried, should have been defrosted first
High Cost - for the remote location they are in, it's too much
Mandatory 15% gratuity charge - first I've ever seen
Prices stated are for Cash deal - in this day and age, they should absorb it, price of doing business in the electronic age
Green Tea ice cream was freezer burnt
Summary: There are better value AYCE choices out there. The cost cutting is apparent with sloppy preparation and use of many frozen items; price gouging practices (cash and mandatory 15%). Perhaps there's better value in their meal options but not going the AYCE route.
Read the fine print.
Mandatory 15% gratuity charge
Prices are in Cash