This is a new AYCE restaurant. It’s quite beautifully designed inside, very clean with modern amenities including an iPad through which you can order once the server activates your table’s tab.
The servers we encountered were friendly and despite not being Asian, were well-informed about their menu. We ate at 5:30PM so the place wasn’t full, and everything was brought out promptly.
Note: Given its newness, they don’t have a liquor license yet.
Where Master AYCE loses stars is the food.
This is Las Vegas, and AYCE sushi is everywhere. To compete, you have to be at least a little impressive be it in flavor, portion, cost, or something — and this place just doesn’t have it.
Virtually every cut of fish we tried was just… okay. The exceptions were the ikura and oysters (very fresh), with the latter being limited to just one order (2 pieces) per person. Their tempura was quite good. There are quite a few “limited to one order per person” at this location.
To list some duds, the saba was sauced to kingdom come and even then it was dry. Very little beats a well-prepared saba, and whoever is making these there doesn’t know how to do it. Salmon belly (also one order per person) was indistinguishable from the regular salmon. And it’s hard to have subpar amaebi, and yet… it was.
And each nigiri had a dab of rice the size of your pinky fingernail. Now, it is true that putting huge chunks of rice with tiny fish pieces on top is awful, but a delicious prepared sushi rice enhances the raw fish on top — that’s the point of nigiri versus sashimi. Most of the fish slices were limp and obviously defrosted.
And even their mochi dessert… that was unappetizing and tasted off.
I’m disappointed to say this won’t work — not here in Vegas. For $35 AYCE pricing, it’s about average price compared to other AYCE restaurants but what they offer is just not comparable. You don’t go to AYCE hoping for your mind to be blown, but you do have to compete with all the others within your city. At about $20-22, you might be able to attract people on a budget but without alcohol, that’s not going to appeal either.
I’m not sure what all the 5-star reviews are about, but it isn’t about the food…at least not from any local who has tried many of our AYCE...
Read moreI read multiple 5 star reviews for this place and was pretty psyched to come here. When me and my gf entered, there was roughly 15 people in this restaurant. Good sized restaurant as well but the atmosphere was pretty dead. As we waited to be met by a server, a staff member walked towards us slowly, walked to a clock on machine, then walked away without letting anybody know we were there. Lone guy behind the sushi bar alerted a server who then walked over and sat us.
They use a tablet at the table to make orders but the tablet only recognizes there being 1 customer so you can't put in multiples of 1 item per person on one order and still need to call a server to the table. The tablet also can't modify orders so if youre allergic to anything, you'll have to call over a server.
The food is good but some things are odd. Their tempura is so thickly coated on the vegetable tempura that it came off in sheets. The shrimp tempura had an awful texture as well. The seaweed salad was flavorless. If you like your sushi with good fish to rice ratio, youre out of luck. If you like sashimi with a hint of rice, this place is going to be your favorite place.
Food comes out slowly and the staff liked having their team conversation/huddle by the front door. The vibe did change once two asian males wearing staff shirts walked in but I have no idea who they are.
Overall, please go somewhere else like Sushi Nekko or Smile Shota until this place can work out the staff and silent/dead atmosphere. 35 per person is too high a price for this food and service for dinner. High hopes were dashed after the first, and most...
Read moreWith lunch priced at $26.95 and dinner at $34.95, it’s an affordable way to explore a wide range of flavors. The owner, Jay Lee, has clearly created a welcoming atmosphere, and the staff, especially Eric, are helpful and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall dining experience.
The appetizer selection is adventurous, to say the least. The "Sushi Pizza Hut" is a playful take on the familiar, though the execution might need some tweaking to truly capture the essence of both sushi and pizza. On the other hand, the "Spider-Man" (deep-fried softshell crab) and the crispy tofu roll are definite highlights, showcasing a mastery of texture and flavor. Don't miss the corn cheese and kimchi pancake for a unique, savory start to your meal.
The sushi itself is where this place shines. The nigiri, featuring scallop and seared salmon, is fresh and expertly prepared. The rolls are creative and delicious. The "Popcorn Lobster" and "Mango Salmon" rolls are bursting with flavor. "Snow in Henderson" offers a unique twist, and the "Gangnam Style" roll packs a flavorful punch. The "Tobiko Flight" is a must-try for adventurous eaters.
Conclude your meal with a dessert. The Korean street toast and tempura ice cream are crowd-pleasers.
Plus, kids eat free under 7, making it a...
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