While parts of what used to make Inyo a terrific spot for dinner still exist, it's a basically a new business that doesn't really deserve all the Yelp accolades the previous incarnation received. However, $24.99 AYCE does provide decent value.
Their popular chicken wings done Thai, Japanese or Korean style remain unchanged, are still great, and a must order. "Uni Scrambled Egg" with a side of toast and topped with caviar was also a nice treat that entered the realm of luxurious breakfastness. And in no surprise to anyone that knows me, I enjoyed everything that had to do with pork belly.
Throwing some "wow" factor into the mix, the initial order of 20 skewers brought out on a long wooden board was definitely that. The 3 foot "signature king skewer" for a ridiculously low price of $3.99 consisting of flap, chicken thigh, pork belly and garlic sirloin is worth at least one order just for the slightly comical presentation. I disliked that I was put to work in carving the meat and distributing it to my tablemates, but at least there's now concrete evidence that I would be the worst employee in the history of Brazilian steakhouses.
Biggest minuses were the eggplant skewers being served raw and unquestionably the worst chicken skin yakitori I've ever had. That retailed for $3.99 a la carte and really, I should have been paid $3.99 to eat it. I seriously miss all the delicious fish and chalkboard specials they used to have and would be happy to pay extra for those items if still available.
Despite those negatives, Kushiyaki Inyo is worth considering throwing into the rotation of AYCE when you've had your fill of sushi and KBBQ. I still generally dig it, just not as much as I used to. Sake helps.