Miso Sushi — Restaurant in Amsterdam

Jeeez! I honestly don’t even know where to start with how disappointing this experience was. I’m not trying to be rude, but I genuinely felt both disappointed and disrespected after visiting this restaurant.

First off, I have to mention that I’m a big sushi fan. I visit sushi restaurants in every city I travel to, so I’m definitely not a beginner when it comes to this cuisine. That being said, this was hands down the worst sushi restaurant I’ve ever been to.

Let’s start with their all you can eat menu and the price, yes, it’s in a super touristy area, so I expected it to be expensive, which is fine. But if you’re charging premium prices, at least make sure the quality and service match. Their "all-you-can-eat" menu is extremely limited, and to make things worse, sashimi isn’t even included. You have to pay extra for it. Seriously? I’ve been to so many all-you-can-eat sushi spots, and I’ve never seen a place charge extra for sashimi. If they were worried about waste or profitability, they could have at least limited it to one serving per person instead of making customers pay extra.

Then there’s the portion sizes 🍣—their hosomaki and uramaki come in tiny portions (just 2 pieces), which already feels stingy. On top of that, they put a weird, overpowering sauce on almost everything, completely ruining the taste. It felt like a total disrespect to Japanese cuisine.

The rice 🍚 (the single most important part of sushi and Asian cuisine) was completely off. It was undercooked, hard to eat, and totally flavorless. Not trying to be rude, but honestly, if you’re running an Asian restaurant (whether it’s Japanese, Indian, or any other cuisine), and you don’t even know how to cook rice properly, maybe reconsider the business altogether.

The service and ordering system were also frustrating. You could only order five items per round and then had to wait nearly 15 minutes before ordering again. I get that they’re trying to prevent food waste, but with such tiny portions (like a single piece of nigiri or 2 uramaki per order), these rules felt excessive and honestly just disrespectful for the price they’re charging.

I’ve never walked away from a sushi restaurant feeling this frustrated. I would never recommend this place to anyone, and I strongly suggest the management rethinks their approach to both service and food quality. If you’re looking for good sushi in Amsterdam, I’d say look elsewhere because this place is...

Surprised by the high reviews of this establishment...I was expecting much better food and service. I came with some friends for dinner (all you can eat sushi) and had a very poor experience.

We did not receive water; had to request water from several waiters multiple times and none of them ever brought it. By the time the bill was paid we still never received any water. Tables next to us who were seated later than us received water.

Mix up of orders with nearby tables.

Food quality: Chicken was undercooked in one dish. The rice in the sushi was not properly done: it was not seasoned at all, no vinegar, salt, or sugar like typical sushi rice, and was quite dry. The nigiri were poorly formed as well.

Toilet was very dirty with urine stains on the seat. There was no soap for washing hands!!

All you can eat function is extremely inefficient. You may only receive 10 pieces of sushi at a time then wait for an interval of 10 min. This results in waiters running back and forth to different tables constantly rather than just bringing out orders at once. Mixups and failing to bring orders. We had to wait for nearly half an hour before even the first dishes came out, a few pieces of sushi that were eaten quickly, before having to wait again to order. I wish I had just ordered à la carte.

Allergies are handled decently; major allergens are listed on the menu and they are able to provide gluten free soy sauce if needed.

Interior decoration was nice but did not redeem the overall experience,...

I stopped by Miso Sushi in the heart of Amsterdam, intrigued by their unique approach to dining - the option to choose between an à la carte menu or an all-you-can-eat buffet, with the caveat that all parties at the table must opt for the same. Our group decided to go for the all-you-can-eat experience, which came with a neat twist: ordering via tablets, making the process seamless and efficient.

The ambiance was undeniably cozy, and the all-you-can-eat concept, especially in such a central location, was a major draw. The service was very friendly, which added to the overall warm and welcoming atmosphere. However, the sushi, unfortunately, didn't quite live up to my expectations. The quality seemed fine, but the variety on the all-you-can-eat menu felt like it was padded with dishes that were more about filling you up than wowing your taste buds. The rolls, while promptly delivered, were basic and lacked flavor.

Miso Sushi's concept allows you to enjoy your meal for two hours, ordering up to five dishes per person every eight minutes, which is quite a generous offering.

While Miso Sushi has its highlights, particularly in terms of service, ambiance, and the all-you-can-eat concept, the sushi itself was a bit of a letdown. For those looking for a casual, plentiful dining experience in Amsterdam and are not overly discerning about their sushi, Miso Sushi could still be a good option. However, for sushi aficionados seeking a more refined experience, there might be better choices...