Miyagi — Restaurant in Khlong Tan Nuea Subdistrict

I visited this restaurant based on a recommendation from a Japanese friend who praised their all-you-can-eat sushi for just 500 baht, touting its quality. While the price point was certainly appealing, what wasn't immediately clear was the tiered pricing structure, a common feature in many all-you-can-eat establishments. The 500 baht option offers a limited selection, with higher-tier options available at 750, 1000, or 1300 baht for an expanded menu.

Despite this, there were several bright spots that made the experience enjoyable. The staff were remarkably quick to respond and genuinely friendly, contributing to a pleasant dining atmosphere. For an all-you-can-eat spot, the ambiance was quite good, making it a comfortable place to eat. When I visited, the restaurant wasn't overly busy, and the food arrived impressively fast, which is always a plus. It was also nice to see that everyone else in the shop seemed to be thoroughly enjoying their meals.

Beyond the sushi, some of the non-sushi items were standout successes. The chicken karaage, for instance, was great. My personal favorites were the salmon and negitoro rolls; surprisingly, I found the salmon in the roll to be even better than the nigiri. The ordering system was straightforward, too – you simply mark your selections on a paper form, conveniently divided by the different price tiers.

However, delving into the 500 baht sushi selection itself, it became apparent that, as with many low-priced buffets, you're trading quality for quantity. While the sushi did satisfy my immediate craving, the quality at this entry-level price point leaves something to be desired. Frankly, for 500 baht, I would personally prefer to forgo the all-you-can-eat quantity and opt for the sushi at Fuji Market downstairs, which offers more premium fish for the same price. For that reason, I would not return for the 500 baht sushi option.

Ultimately, while the restaurant excels in service, atmosphere, and certain non-sushi dishes, the core 500 baht sushi experience didn't quite hit the mark for me when considering value...

Very good quality sushi buffet for the price. The fish is aged properly and the rice is also seasoned with the correct proportion of vinegar. The restaurant is located in a building in an area with a lot of Japanese people, so it's natural that the Japanese food here is made correctly and has not been affected by the locals' preferences. We have been eating here for quite a while and the quality of the food has been rock solid in terms of consistency.

The restaurant has a variety of buffet menus and all of them are worthwhile in their own way - even the cheapest one is good. Not every item is great, of course, but that's the case at virtually every buffet out there, though it is true that the ootoro and chutoro leave a bit to be desired.

If you are looking to eat sushi that actually tastes like what sushi should taste like and was made with the correct methods and quality control, this is one of the best and most affordable places...

Their sushi was a bit of a disappointment. Toppings were thinly sliced, and the fish to rice ratio seemed to be rather skewed. The chuu/ootoro quality was questionable, ans the hotate, uni and sashimi plate had variable freshness. However, I cannot praise their fried food enough. Tempura was spot on, crispy and adequately seasoned. Fried oysters were also done fresh, juicy and creamy on the inside. The tako wasabi was well seasoned, cold and crispy, and the shiokara had a really nice thai style spicy twist to it.

Service was extremely attentive and polite, with timely arrival of the orders.

Overall, I feel that the 1000+ baht course might not be worth it, as they seem to excel in foods from the cheaper courses. Or better yet, might try their a la carte menu next time. Hot foods...