Kanji Sushi — Restaurant in Bryan

Had a really wonderful experience at the 10 course tasting menu event hosted at Solt in preparation for the grand opening. Chef Tai personally came around describing each dish as they came out, and all of the service was lovely and fast. I see how hard he works as a restauranteur and am sure this will carry over into the new location. I'll give my thoughts on each dish below; but there wasn't a single one I didn't gladly finish.

Tuna & Hamachi Tartare - great intro, cream sauce with chili was a perfect compliment. The crunch on top helped with the texture to not be so mushy on the whole

Dumplings with Mushroom Crisp - wow, dumplings are so tender from streaming and I love the pan fried bottom. Mushroom Crisp was the star though, absolute umami bomb plus the textual contrast to the supple dumplings

Hamachi nigiri with banana pepper - well seasoned, I liked the banana pepper as a topping. Wish it was 2pc!

Salmon nigiri with seared skin and enoki mushroom - liked the seared skin, super light flavor. I think it should have come before the hamachi bc of how delicate its flavor was

Bluefin tuna with sea urchin roe and wasabi stem - my partner didn't like the wasabi stem, I liked it but honestly it just as well could have been the root for a spicier sensation. I don't think the roe added much here, the bluefin flavor shined through (which is a good thing!)

Nori with tuna, cilantro, lime, soybean paper - wasn't expecting this flavor combo so it threw me at first but I like it. It benefited a lot from soy sauce and wasabi; it's super light tasting and needs that salt + glutamate combo to accentuate the southwestern flavors

Crab, cream cheese roll with salmon and pico de gallo / lemon rind topping - my favorite so far, wonderful flavor combo; fresh and zingy. Didn't need any soy sauce, the acid/citrus balance is already perfect

Seared salmon with broth, mushrooms - flaky and tender, crispy skin, garlic flavor was subtle but just the right potency for this application

Strip steak with mushroom demiglase, curry butter and roasted potatoes - WOW this flavor! I think if anything, the demiglase and curry butter could be separate; they both have so much to offer and pair perfectly with the steak. The roasted potatoes are flavor bombs, crispy and extremely umami

Miso soup - good, nothing special just salty and mildly flavored

Chocolate truffles - good, relatively dark chocolate. Needs salt to balance; the sesame seed one was my favorite because of the small amount of salt inherent to them. Matcha got totally washed out by chocolate. The other two of course just tasted like chocolate. I think all of them would be better with a bit more salt. Quantity was perfect for the richness of the chocolate, not everyone will want them at this level of darkness though (my partner likes it on the sweeter end, I thought it...

My recent dining experience at Kanji Sushi was nothing short of enchanting, thanks in large part to the culinary artistry of Chef Tae. From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, Chef Tae's warm hospitality set the stage for an afternoon of gastronomic delight.

Chef Tae was not just a chef; he was a gracious host who took the time to connect with us as his guests. His passion for sushi and dedication to his craft were palpable as he guided us through a culinary journey that left an indelible mark on our taste buds.

The sushi at Kanji, under Chef Tae's skilled hands, was nothing short of a revelation. Each piece was a testament to his expertise and commitment to perfection. The flavours were exquisite, and the presentation was a work of art. It was evident that Chef Tae poured his heart and soul into each creation, and we felt truly blessed to have experienced his culinary magic.

Hands down, Kanji Sushi is one of the best sushi places I've had the pleasure of visiting. The combination of Chef Tae's skill, the quality of the ingredients, and the overall ambiance of the restaurant creates a dining experience that transcends the ordinary. Five stars are an understatement for an establishment that has truly mastered the art of sensory dining.

A heartfelt thank you to Chef Tae for the incredible lunch; it was a pleasure...

I have had sushi in 12 different states, and this is the best sushi of my life. The menu is exceptionally unique, but every item is carefully crafted to be visually stunning and serve a delicious fantasy.

The Bluefin Toro roll is the must scrumptious thing I have ever eaten. The bluefin tuna belly is decident, the asain pear in the roll is refreshing, and I get an endorphine high by the time I am done eating it.

I normally can't handle spicy food, but the Blazing Mango roll delivers the flavor the wasabi, jalepenos, and chili tobiko (things I can never eat) without the punch of the heat.

While I may be a desert snob (I reject most deserts in College Station), Kanji's black sesame ice cream is a must-have. I have never experienced an ice cream flavor quite like it, but it has become my favorite ice cream flavor.

Of course the atmosphere is incredble, and the service has always been consistantly amazing. You can even do sushi making classes! In my opinion, Kanji Sushi is the best resturant in Bryan/College Station in terms of flavor, experience, service, and...