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We ended up parking on the west side of the building and found that finding the entrance was really confusing. There are little signs indicating the entrance, but you end up walking into a dining area and, eventually, a second section of the dining area before haphazardly making your way to the front of the restaurant. Take my advice and park on the other side of the building.
Once inside, I realize that this place is massive. It looks like it may have been an old Shakey's pizza or some sort of family styled Italian restaurant. It has been a couple of Japanese inspired artworks drawn up on the wall, but it doesn't has the feel of really being Japanese restaurant.
But the space is really nice. The majority of seats available are booth style, which is wonderful. You get the sense of being in a private space without other diners crowding into your conversation.
Now for the reason why you're reading this review: the food.
There were two of us. With one buffet each and a glass of wine each and adding the gratuity, the tab came out to nearly $70.
Why? Because the variety is absolutely amazing and the food is wonderfully fresh.
Have you ever been to an Asian style buffet and saw that the rice was gorgeous -- all shiny and plump -- only to bite into it and nearly cut your tongue in half?
Not this place.
The sushi was being replenished regularly. Everything will time it went to the bar, the sushi chef was making new batches. The nigiri was near perfection. Not cut properly, but the pieces of fish were all wonderful. Each had amazing flavor and depth. And I was surprised to find that they not only had wide assortment of rolls, but also sashimi and mackerel.
I also tried a number of other items that I absolutely loved: the calamari, the broccoli with seafood, the prawns and the duck, served with no bones.
What a glorious place. I hope I'm able to visit again.
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