Kanau Sushi & Izakaya "ALL YOU CAN EAT"

I think this is the best “all you can eat sushi” place in Houston. We will be back for sure. They have a great selection of sushi and traditional dishes. The service is good, atmosphere is fun, and the food is fantastic.

Visited 6 months ago

Delicious! Great service. My coworkers and I come here from time to time after work. Apparently regularly enought that the waiter tonight came up to us and said "I know you guys and this order is probably correct, but the chef wanted me to double check that you put in for 15 orders of tempura because that's 30pcs." And we were like, yep. That's accurate! 😬😆😆

Visited a year ago

よかった、けと
I was surprise to eat all you can eat sushi in Texas. Still fish is flash frozen so why not.

The rice was acceptable and supported the fillings. The sashimi was sliced super thin but the yellow tuna and mackerel had enough oil to be tasty when thin. The unagi nigari is good when done aburi style.

There were some interesting takes on sushi where very strong flavours of spice and salt were used. It was a cultural experience that way.

I was surprised that there was no American wasabi or pickled ginger with the sushi. Also the sunamono is really a cucumber salad.

An fun experience to those wanting to try something new.

Visited 8 months ago

came in for a late lunch & with barely other patrons in at that time, food came out almost instantly.
i’d come back for the sashimi, seaweed salad, & cucumber salad, but skip the sushi rolls & calamari. the spicy tuna came out more of a pate style with an untraditional spice that wasn’t anyone’s favourite.

our server gave unnecessary attitude towards the when paying (we thought you had to pay through the phone since there was a checkout option yet nothing was communicated), but i’d still be willing to come back for the quality & value of everything else.

Visited 5 months ago

The ambiance at this place is absolutely delightful, and the culinary experience matches up perfectly! What sets it apart is the thoughtful approach to their menu – nothing is overly fried or drowned in heavy sauces, allowing the natural flavors to shine through. The efficiency of their service is truly commendable; ordering through your phone ensures a seamless dining experience. It's impressive how swiftly your selections materialize at your table, making the entire process effortlessly enjoyable.

Now, let's talk about the bar experience, where the magic happens. The bartender deserves a special mention; their expertise truly elevated the evening. The whisky sour crafted by the bartender was nothing short of perfection – a testament to their skill and dedication to mixology. It's not just a drink; it's a masterpiece.

In summary, this establishment is a gem with a fantastic atmosphere, delectable cuisine, and an exceptional bar staff. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a memorable dining experience.

Visited a year ago

My friend and I enjoyed our lunch. She ordered from the ‘all you can eat’ menu while I ordered from the other menu. I had the chicken fried rice and crunch shrimp roll. Both were really good and filling. My friend ordered a ton of things and finished it all. She’s been a regular for years and enjoys the food a lot. I liked the ambiance as well.

Visited 10 months ago

Pretty good sushi for an all you can eat place. Was very surprised with not only the quality of the food and the amount of options but also with how quickly they would bring it too. The staff is pretty friendly and super helpful and they kept blasting Purple Disco Machine and Lady Gaga. We will definitely comeback!

Visited 4 months ago

Kanau Sushi has converted to an all you can eat business model, but the quality of the sushi, the appetizers, and the drinks are still top notch. The restaurant is gorgeous and the staff is amazing. I fully recommend.

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

Both times I have been here, they have been short staffed but they work hard and do their best.
I enjoy the food and atmosphere.
With a large group of 16 ppl. For all the sake/ beer we wanted and all of the sushi we could eat. It came out to $63 per person on avg, both times.

Visited 4 months ago

diego and lee are fantastic and they provided to all of our needs and was overall making the experience fantastic!!

Visited 4 months ago

Pretty good sushi for an all you can eat place. Was very surprised with not only the quality of the food and the amount of options but also with how quickly they would bring it too. The staff is pretty friendly and super helpful and they kept blasting Purple Disco Machine and Lady Gaga. We will definitely comeback!

Visited 4 months ago

On 12/30/2024, they denied service to a very well behaved medical alert service dog, refused to give me the guys name, or general managers card and was told they have every right to deny service to anyone or any service dog.

Anytime I tried to educate I was shut down with misinformation.

Avoid if u are disabiled or have a service dog!!!

RUDE!!!!

Visited 4 months ago

Food was very tasty but service was a little slow.

Visited 4 months ago

Food was delicious, price was reasonable for the wide selection, & service was curtious & attentive (shout-out to Le).

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

Went here last night for the first time. Nice to have an AYCE spot in the loop. Food was really good. Little odd ordering all from your phone but it was easy. Will definitely be back. Drinks were good. About average on price. Overall a solid place for sure. Ask for Diego. He is amazing.

Visited 5 months ago

came in for a late lunch & with barely other patrons in at that time, food came out almost instantly.
i’d come back for the sashimi, seaweed salad, & cucumber salad, but skip the sushi rolls & calamari. the spicy tuna came out more of a pate style with an untraditional spice that wasn’t anyone’s favourite.

our server gave unnecessary attitude towards the when paying (we thought you had to pay through the phone since there was a checkout option yet nothing was communicated), but i’d still be willing to come back for the quality & value of everything else.

Visited 5 months ago

My son and I decided to try. As we love cooked sushi. And like to try different rolls. I am completely satisfied we went here as everything was delicious. We will definitely be back to try even more.

Visited 5 months ago

This place was really great me and my mom came here and nothing dissatisfied us not a single thing everything was really good and the prices weren't bad either I recommend the all you can eat

Visited 5 months ago

Visited 5 months ago

I think this is the best “all you can eat sushi” place in Houston. We will be back for sure. They have a great selection of sushi and traditional dishes. The service is good, atmosphere is fun, and the food is fantastic.

Visited 6 months ago

Wwwwwee

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

This is the second time we have come here and it was even better than the first time! The fish is super fresh and doesn’t have a fishy taste. The rolls are unique and delicious. The service was really great both times we were there. I love this place and will be returning!

Visited 6 months ago

It's a really nice restaurant. Especially for introverts. All your ordering is done on your phone and brought to you

Visited 6 months ago

Great food!

Visited 6 months ago

I called to place an order and the girl was very rude and hung up on me and said that I must be calling the wrong restaurant because the item I'm requesting is not on the menu and I was looking at the menu right in front of me.

Visited 6 months ago

Delicious! Great service. My coworkers and I come here from time to time after work. Apparently regularly enought that the waiter tonight came up to us and said "I know you guys and this order is probably correct, but the chef wanted me to double check that you put in for 15 orders of tempura because that's 30pcs." And we were like, yep. That's accurate! 😬😆😆

Visited 7 months ago

Kanau Sushi has converted to an all you can eat business model, but the quality of the sushi, the appetizers, and the drinks are still top notch. The restaurant is gorgeous and the staff is amazing. I fully recommend.

Visited 7 months ago

food was aight could’ve gotten better ayce somewhere else, service was aight, atmosphere and decor was pretty tho

Visited 7 months ago

Genuinely some of the best sushi I've had in Houston! It's all you can eat with smaller portions which solves my biggest compliment everywhere else I go. Everything I tried I loved!

Also Diego was Badass, we were here on a busy Tuesday night and he was soloing the floor the bar as well as hosting. Man is a machine, kept everything topped off and with a smile!

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 7 months ago

10/10 would recommend! Great value and a beautiful restaurant

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 7 months ago

よかった、けと
I was surprise to eat all you can eat sushi in Texas. Still fish is flash frozen so why not.

The rice was acceptable and supported the fillings. The sashimi was sliced super thin but the yellow tuna and mackerel had enough oil to be tasty when thin. The unagi nigari is good when done aburi style.

There were some interesting takes on sushi where very strong flavours of spice and salt were used. It was a cultural experience that way.

I was surprised that there was no American wasabi or pickled ginger with the sushi. Also the sunamono is really a cucumber salad.

An fun experience to those wanting to try something new.

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

Love coming to this restaurant, such amazing quality food and beautiful scenery. Our server ash in particular, was absolutely amazing. she was so kind and patient with us , and was able to explain the menu to us in such great detail. definitely the person to ask for when coming to eat here.

Visited 8 months ago

The services was bad, she spilled food on my friend's pant. Did not apologize at all. She was not friendly, bring out food without sauce, decent place but horrible service

Visited 8 months ago

NEW OWNERSHIP RUINED THIS PLACE!

Kanau USED to be one of the best up and coming sushi places in Houston. Fresh menu and cool roles.
NOW it’s just a greedy, lazy excuse for a restaurant.
Bad rolls, HEB sushi is better.
Lazy presentation, sashimi just thrown on a plate.
Poor service, constantly telling us “rules” like “they will be checking for uneaten food”.

For $40 a person (!!!!!) THIS PLACE IS NOT WORTH IT. I will never return. I had gone to the previous ownerships restaurant many times and I will never be back because of how poorly it has gone downhill. I used to bring so many people here but now I’ll make sure to tell everyone to avoid it.
NEW OWNERS: your restaurant will fail within the year. Goodluck.

Also
TOO MUCH RICE

Visited 8 months ago

The service was excellent. We enjoyed the all-you-can-eat lunch, which took about 30 minutes even though it was busy at lunchtime. I would definitely recommend it

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

Super place for All You Can Eat Sushi or anytime. Menu options were great. Sushi and sashimi was made well and had a large variety of options. We even tried non-sushi items and they did not disappoint. Definitely top of my list for AYCE sushi. Also, you order from your phone so it made it really easy and quick to get refills.

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

Very rude to customers and bad service

Visited 9 months ago

The service attitude was extremely poor. They forced us to finish a dish that we return before allowing us to order more, and refused to listen to any of our explanations. We've visited this restaurant three times in the past two months and have recommended it to several friends, so we feel deeply disappointed by this treatment.

As non-native English speakers, we mistakenly ordered a pork katsu instead of pork skewers. We only realized the mistake when the dish was served. We apologized sincerely and patiently explained the situation to the server. Since we hadn’t touched the food and it looked like a good dish, we didn’t want to waste it and decided to return it.

After returning the dish, another female server, with a stern and disrespectful attitude, told us directly that because we returned the dish, we had to finish the entire katsu（pork rice） we returned before we could order anything else. Initially, we accepted this without showing any emotion. A few minutes later, the same server brought back the two returned dishes and, in an even ruder tone, repeated that we had to finish these dishes before ordering anything else, then turned around and left. At this point, I wanted to patiently explain to her, so I called out 'Hello' three times to try to called her back. She turned around, clearly hearing me, but gave no response and just walked back to the front desk. The other guests present witnessed this.

We had just started eating some appetizers, so we immediately lost our appetite. We tried to complain but were told there was no manager available, so we directly asked another male server for the bill and left the restaurant, he apologized but no other action.

We’ve always apologized for wrong order foods and wasting food, but no stuff in the restaurant stood up for us. That server knew what happened but acted as if nothing was wrong, completely disregarding the customer's feelings. There was no management staff available to communicate with us either. This restaurant is not cheap for all you can eat, yet they treated a customer poorly over a plate of pork rice.😓

Visited 9 months ago

I’ve been searching for a good AYCE sushi place in Houston, and after coming here, I will be going nowhere else! The atmosphere is nice- filled with modern decor and good conversation silenced only by the tasty sushi.

The rules for their AYCE dinner is a 90 minute time limit and no food waste. To address the two biggest concerns- the food came out FAST and was great quality. And of course, it was delicious! I really enjoyed the eel and yellowtail nigiri, as well as the Lake Charles Roll.

While the sushi was delicious, it was their service and honesty that has made me a loyal returning customer. I left an important ring at the table my first night. When I came back the next morning, worried, they immediately remembered before I said a word. I really appreciate the care they took with returning it to me.

Visited 9 months ago

Great sushi place, the food was very good.

Visited 10 months ago

I love them!

Visited 10 months ago

My friend and I enjoyed our lunch. She ordered from the ‘all you can eat’ menu while I ordered from the other menu. I had the chicken fried rice and crunch shrimp roll. Both were really good and filling. My friend ordered a ton of things and finished it all. She’s been a regular for years and enjoys the food a lot. I liked the ambiance as well.

Visited 10 months ago

The food and service were both great. I love the decor

Visited 10 months ago

Diego was amazing. So sweet, so chill, and just a very nice server. He made us laugh and gave us the rundown of the menu in a fast easy manner. We asked a ton of questions and he always answered us without seeming annoyed. He help us take our girls bridal pictures. We were just happy with our whole experience. I didn’t enjoy the all you can eat sushi only because I don’t like it generally. But all the girl’s raved about how delicious and fresh everything was!

Visited 10 months ago

The restaurant looks nice, but the fish aren’t fresh and didn’t taste good. Won’t come back again. I left this place and still felt hungry because i didn’t even want to order more food from”AYCE” menu. I’ve been to a lot of sushi restaurant, and I’ve never given one star for review to any of them before, but the food from this place deserves one star review lol. Won’t come back. I came today on Thursday and got diarrhea at night.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Went there when they first opened for lunch. The food was great and all you can eat was very good. The rolls didn't have too much rice like most other sushi places which is a big plus. The ordering is a little different but easy to understand once you get the hang of it. Great place for sushi and make sure you bring your own sweetener for the green tea.

Visited a year ago

This was our first time coming and it was really awesome. Food was fresh and came out quickly. Our server Zoe was very nice and bubbly. She was a hard charger taking care of everything like a boss. We had a few mishaps with some dishes but everything was corrected. We will definitely come back because the food was great. I gave 4 stars for atmosphere because I like dimmer, more romantic lightning. Parking is free and easy across the street, so that's good because downtown parking sucks. Will recommend to friends and family.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

We have been here around 5 times in the last 6 months, the first 4 times we enjoyed the food, however, unfortunately we didn't have a good experience in the most recent visit. The Hibachi Beef was overcooked and we had to send it back. We noticed another table make the same complaint and had their dish remade. The Miso Soup was way too salty, and that is difficult to do. I did not finish it. Also that time, the Tuna and Pepper Tuna pieces tasted off as if it sat out too long. The Hamachi pieces were a weird dark meat fatty cut that did not taste good. We'll be taking a break from this place for a while and hope that they can rectify these deficiencies.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

I enjoyed the food and service!

Visited a year ago

They double up on the sushi rice so you are mainly eating rice and can not taste the fish. All you can eat sushi rice I guess!

Visited a year ago

Super chill spot for delicious sushi!
I definitely recommend the Tiger Eye Roll, but all the rolls we ordered were delicious!

Visited a year ago

Its good

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

I’ve been to Kanau multiple times since they opened and each experience always ended the same. I’d have to chase down someone to grab me a drink, the customer service was terrible, they would rush through explaining the menu to me, the only time they would come to the table was to drop something off and run away. Never once have I been asked how my food was tasting, if I was doing alright, or if I needed anything.
I had a much different experience recently as my friend really wanted to go even though I was hesitant. I got a new server , Diego, whom I hadn’t seen before. He was lovely. He chatted with my friend and I about why we were out to lunch, if it was a special occasion, and made us feel so welcomed. The entire meal, start to finish, was delightful. Not only did he make us feel welcomed but not once did I ever have to ask for anything. Diego was on top of it and we will definitely be back to eat. Even on the busy weekends, I would wait longer just to get him.

Visited a year ago

Kanau was an excellent restaurant at one point. They switched to AYCE, and it appears the quality of food has dropped so low that I would not eat here for free. As for service, the waiter never thought to refill our water after walking past us several times and seeing an empty water vase.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

So the first thing that popped out to me is how warm it was in the restaurant. it was almost the same temperature as it was that night and got more uncomfortable as we were there. The app ordering was a little odd especially with only being able to use one phone. The server was great handling the whole floor. The Food varied from great to lackluster. the sashimi seemed great. The Carpaccio was fantastic and I recommend it over the hibachi and skewers which were all tough. The hibachi stuff also had an excessive amount of onion. While they are very big on not wasting food they did not give me any problems not eating all of the onion. The tempura was good. The fried rice was okay but good use a few veggies IMO and consistency. The first bowl was fine but another bowl tasted of vinegar. The rolls were okay not great but not bad either. The fried oreos were quite rich but the green tea ice cream was subtle and a nice palate cleanser. I've been to better AYCE spots but this one is way closer.

Visited a year ago

The variety and the quality of sashimi and sushi they have definitely beyond what we paid for the price of all you can eat. Have perfect balance between authentic Japanese seafood and innovative creativity menu. Decoration gives a peaceful and calming vibe. Open kitchen showing all the kitchen staff practices high quality of hygiene during food preparation. The waiter Tiago demonstrates high level of professionalism explaining no bar tender on duty, offered alternative of ordering beers/sake/etc but also showing enthusiasm in attempt to make a cocktail as we ordered, not to mention his efficient and friendly service being the only waiter for the night with a full floor. We had an awesome dining experience. Thank you.

Visited a year ago

Sashimi and sushi is fantastic! Very good value and great service (9 APR 2024)

Visited a year ago

Excellent work and amazingly fantastic food, sole server Tiago did great.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

I am not one to leave a bad review, but I feel as though it should be a safety hazard eating at this restaurant. Not only is the fish horrible quality, which should not be expected from a “premium quality” all you can eat restaurant, but the service is also terrible. I understand that it is an all you can eat restaurant and the whole purpose is for no food to go to waste, but when the food tastes so bad to the point where it’s not edible, how could we not waste the food. We were charged for the rolls that we physically could not eat because we were already feeling ill. On top of that, we were also charged for the shaggy dog roll where the shrimp still had the poop in it. We ended up spending 90 dollars because I tipped the waitress out of respect for her, but I seriously regret wasting my time and money. Honestly the thought of this meal makes me physically sick, please save your money and go somewhere else.

Visited a year ago

Food was not bad.
The only thing I expected better service. Two rolls came fast but they forgot about my 3 nigiri, I was waiting for them like forever. And in the end I received 2 😵‍💫 they forgot about the third one again ….

Visited a year ago

I searched google map and selected the menu image to order, but that was not the actual image of the restaurant. The sashimi here is not delicious, the fish is not fresh. The miso soup was too salty, like they added half a jar of salt to the bowl of soup. Oh what a terrible experience

Visited a year ago

It's pretty delicious, but 40 bucks per person is a bit pricey. Ate enough for it to be worth. If you don't have a big appetite, it's better to eat elsewhere

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

This is the worst overall sushi and all you can eat place I’ve ever been to (and I’ve been to almost all of them in Houston). Not only is the food the worst I’ve eaten for sushi but the worst for an all you can eat place + service was not good and they were rude and passive aggressive. Menu is extremely small and price is just way too much for what it is ($37 for the smallest AYCE menu I’ve ever had, only 4 sparse pages, with drinks NOT included, and a few charges for sauce). You can drive 15 mins to waaayyy better AYCE sushi places that are actually worth it and way more fresh with better service. The only good thing worth noting is the decor. I thought that with very little variety, they would make the food VERY good and perfect what they do have on their menu, but I was sorely mistaken. Their pictures on their website are all inaccurate. Food presentation was sloppy.

All the food came out lukewarm and bland. They don’t even have masago anymore so their menu is outdated. Nothing really tastes fresh. Left the place feeling extremely nauseous.

Saw someone in the kitchen yawn and cough on their hands and didn’t wash their hands so kind of unsanitary too (reply to the response - no I did not see the person wear gloves)

All in all, this was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in awhile. I was super excited to have a AYCE sushi place in the inner city but was thoroughly disappointed.

Calamari - bland and stringy, crunch was okay but flavorless
Any beef dish - super dry, rubbery (they tried telling me and my friends that the beef is supposed to be dry like that at all restaurants and we were baffled)
Spicy edamame - very bland, no flavor
Carpaccio - bland, just sour and a little spicy, very inaccurate pictures on their website
Maki - super basic and they load it up with tons of rice
Sashimi - just okay at best, not very fresh
Takoyaki - the only semi good thing here but the octopus inside was so brittle it wasn’t even chewy in some pieces
Eel nigiri - cold but good Smokey flavor, lots of rice though
Pork katsu - a normal katsu
Miso soup - feels like you’re drinking straight from the sea because it was extremely salty

Visited a year ago

We had all you can eat sushi, I enjoyed the ambiance and the variety of rolls! Will be back again :)

Visited a year ago

Honestly some of the best sushi I have had in a while, the all you can eat was a great deal! Music and vibe was unmatched :)

Visited a year ago

Love coming to Kanu. For an AYCE sushi spot, the quality is so good. Highly recommend!

Visited a year ago

It was my first time here and I truly enjoyed it. The food was amazing and the service was even greater. The waiter put on the game on the big tv for us because he noticed us watching the game on our phone. Best shaggy dog roll I’ve had so far.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

A great AYCE sushi spot in the center of Houston. It's convenient that you can place your orders through the phone by scanning the QR code on the table.

The cuts are smaller than other AYCE sushi places but all you have to do is order a little more then usual.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Bad service. Bad sushi. Zero ambiance.

Visited a year ago

We had a great experience though wish parking was better in the area. Time to get food slow but they where very busy, it was friday around 8. But once it started coming out it did not slowdown. A very good experience and want to go again.

Visited a year ago

Diego was awesome service and the food was amazing!

Visited a year ago

Our server Diego was amazing !!!
Very informative 🤍

Visited a year ago

Great all you can eat sushi spot!

100% would recommend and I will be returning.

Lots of options for everyone.
I really liked that you ordered from your phone. It made it so easy and allowed you to order what and when you wanted.

Other sushi places I feel the servers take their time to come back to your table for your second order and you start to get full sitting there waiting especiallyif they are busy. Here you just submit your next order through your phone! Super easy and convenient.

The sushi rice has great flavor and the fish was fresh!

A bit more expensive than other AYCE sushi places, but the higher price is worth it!

Visited a year ago

Best all-you-can-eat sushi in Houston. Perfect mix of quality and quantity. We left incredibly satisfied and looking forward to coming back.

Visited a year ago

My dining experience at Kanau Sushi today was disappointing. Despite only three tables occupied and one server, the service lacked attentiveness. The server guided us on ordering through the app but failed to check on us afterward. The wait for our food was prolonged, and when we inquired, we were told the chef was preparing, although no chef was present. Unfortunately, we had to leave for work, only managing to place one order. Overall, our experience left us dissatisfied with the service.

Visited a year ago

Diego was a great server, very attentive, and always there when needed. The experience, quality, and service is always superb. I would visit again and if you're looking for quality AYCE sushi, kanau is definitely what you're looking for.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Great spot to eat sushi

Visited a year ago

Hands down the best AYCE sushi places in Houston! From the ambiance, friendly staff and delicious fresh food you can’t find a better spot! It’s becoming a weekly ritual to come here. Murphy and Jason (two sushi chefs) are always extremely welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu! If you’re looking for a great spot for a first date or just in the mood for some good sushi this is the place!!!

Visited a year ago

Service can be better but overall great place for sushi

Visited a year ago

New fav sushi spot in Houston…..$36 bucks for all the sashimi you can handle

**VALENTINES DAY UPDATE**

Still 5 stars! Don’t be spooked by the no reservation policy for 2 people. Walked in and sat immediately on VDAY.

Watching the server Ash deal with 20 tables by herself was a show in itself. She did it perfectly and I always felt attended to. Seriously try this place if you are on the fence!!

Visited a year ago

We are amazed by the quality of the food. Beautiful place to spend some time indulging on fresh sashimi,rolls and everything that this menu offers. Best miso soup I’ve ever had. Every single item we ordered was top and delicious. 100% we come back

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Enjoyed our first time here! Food, service and vibes were immaculate and you can’t beat the price for what you get. Will definitely come back next time in Houston!

Visited a year ago

Best all you can eat sushi! The quality is great. $40 a person worth every penny! Absolutely love that you can order straight from your phone.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

The service and atmosphere were great.
The food is fresh but the recipes are BAD. The quality is on par with HEB's sushi

Visited a year ago

The sushi was terrible.
The service and atmosphere was great

Visited a year ago

Believe it. The unlimited sushi is really really good. Don’t be skeptical.

Visited a year ago

Incredible all you can eat sushi. Ive never been so full. 😵

Visited a year ago

This is one of my favorite Japanese all you can eat restaurant so far. It’s $36+ per person. A very sophisticated way to serve all you can eat food. Their food is amazing. I highly recommend trying this place out!

Visited a year ago

Food was on point and great customer service.

Visited a year ago

Great all you can eat sushi with a good variety of food to order from.

Visited a year ago

Went on a Monday night, not busy at all. Good variety of food. Spicy lady roll is my favourite.

Visited a year ago

I ate at the bar and I really like the vibe there. Things are clean and whatnot. The ordering system is really easy and it seems like a good way to have dinner with a group of friends here.

I think the food is as expected for the price. its 36 including sashimi for dinner. You get unlimited orders so that's great. The cuts are all good sizes. I didn't order any rolls because I wasn't too hungry. Some of the things related to the food I noticed was that the chef left the fish out as I got to the bar and was still left out when I left. My understanding is you shouldn't keep fish out for more than 2 hours. I would say I was there about 1.5hours. And because the quality/taste of the fish goes down as time goes on, it does impact the overall experience. Towards the end I did see they brought out more tuna for example but as I ate it, it was a bit too cold due to where it was stored likely.

Service is generally good, a little slow since it was peak hours. Its really hard to bring out sushi at the quality and speed. So my previous point probably is why they left out the fish. I ordered one of the beef items that ran out afterwards but I never got my order.

Visited a year ago

Came here with a friend for lunch and we decided to do the all you can eat for lunch.

We got a few appetizers, some sashimi & rolls. Honestly there wasn’t a single roll I didn’t like. Few of the rolls we loved were Houston star, Philadelphia, Fanin street $ guacamole roll. Everything tested extremely fresh and the presentation was beautiful. I didn’t get to take a picture of all the food we got because I was too busy eating it.

There is a lot across the street we parked at but there are also few street parking spots that were full we arrived at peak lunch time.

The servers were super attentive and we loved that our food was brought out as we ate. I can’t wait to be back when I’m in the area!

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Love the ambiance and the quality sushi you get here! Also I love the concept of ordering right off your phone.

Visited a year ago

This is the best all you can eat sushi you can get in Houston. Everything tasted so fresh and delicious.

Visited a year ago

Cozy place. Cool atmosphere

Visited a year ago

The jalapeño bombs were so good and the seaweed salad was so refreshing. Each piece of the sashimi tasted so fresh and savory. Ash was so awesome and instructive about the all-you-eat process.

Visited a year ago

We had a table of 5 and did all you can eat sushi. Everything we got was amazing!
The service was great. Our server (Ash) refilled our waters many times and answered our questions- she was incredible. Highly recommend sushi here. Also their fried “jalapeño bombs” were tasty.

Visited a year ago

Food is delicious and Ash was really incredible; she was very nice and knowledgeable. Great options for nigiri and sashimi.

Visited a year ago

Great AYCE sushi!

Visited a year ago

The interior of the restaurant is amazing and we love all the windows. Service and food was excellent, we will definitely will be back.

Visited a year ago

This place used to be one of the best sushi places in Houston but now it's trash with their all what you eat H.E.B Kroger sushi. No good anymore if you are looking for a decent sushi place.

Visited a year ago

I called and was informed that they were under new management so the whole menu has changed and there are no gluten free options available

Edit: Management replied I should still try the food even though they cannot accommodate a serious food allergy..

Visited a year ago

I was so excited to try this AYCE Sushi place. I drove 40 minutes into the city on a Wednesday night. Got here around 4:10 and there was only one other table.

I'll start with the Pros. The restaurant was decorated and designed very nicely. I like the look and chill ambient music playing. Bathroom has nice designs, was clean and smells very nice. Mirror was smart touch to turn on backlighting. I like that the service was fast but it was probably because they weren't busy. I like that you can scan a QR code on your phone, see the menu and order directly to the kitchen. As soon as you ordered, you can hear the receipt machine spit out a ticket. The squid salad good. The fried calamari was good.

Cons: Almost all the fish was super bland with the exception of the mackerel. I've tried many AYCE restaurants and the fish is the lowest quality fish I've ever had. The salmon almost didnt completely thaw as the center was still a bit icy. Presentation of the sashimi when it comes to the table is is cut up fish slices throw on a plate made of rock. There are no garnishes or special designs or bowls to brighten or live up the fish. The rice was regular cold hard white rice. Didn't have the taste of sushi rice at all and were almost undercooked. Sushi rice is supposed to be the most important ingredient. I avoided all the rolls after trying a nigiri with he rice they use. The crab salad was just imitation crab shredded up with no extra ingredients on top of a bowl of cucumber. The pork belly and beef skewers were extremely dry.

Side note: level of service from wait staff is between poor and medium. With the ability to order directly from your phone and pay the bill, interactions are just limited to them bringing you the food and taking away empty plates. My server also had earbuds in one ear while working. I get it's slow but very unprofessional.

At $36.95 per person for dinner is way overpriced for the quality of food they serve here. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an AYCE Sushi place.

Edit: Owner responds and says they don't know if it's the food or the service that I was dissatisfied with but I clearly wrote why in my review. It seems they only read the first paragraph of my review.

Visited a year ago

Wow! to say the least. Don't even get me started with this place. I saw it online and thought, "sure why not?!" But after trying the food here, I will NOT be coming back! The sashimi I ordered was thinly thinly sliced, and parts of the fish did not look good one bit. Sure enough, I got home that night and sicked everywhere on the floor! Do NOT ordered the sashimi, the fish was dead! And when I say dead, I mean dead in TASTE! Trust me, death does not taste good.... When it comes to scallops, I like mine soft with a gentle buttery flavor, but instead I got crunchy scallops with no buttery taste whatsoever! OUTRAGOUS FOOD QUALITY! This is a scam! A high quality, meticulous SCAM! You thought I was an easy target and tried to scam me!!! HAH!

Visited a year ago

Nothing but a bunch of skuddunk and tom foolery going around over here in this place. I'd highly recommend this joint if you like stale rice, slow service, and thinly sliced sashimi.

Visited a year ago

I want to leave an honest review but I’m afraid the owner will leave a response to threaten me too.

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Visited a year ago

The sushi and gyoza were delicious. Not a huge variety of sushi, but definitely enough. I loved that the all you can eat included the entire menu! The atmosphere was very nice and fresh.

Visited a year ago

I was pretty excited to try a premium all you can eat sushi place, but ended up being highly disappointed. The most disappointing part of the experience was the crunchy, undercooked sushi rice. It was probably some of the worst sushi rice I've ever eaten, and it made almost the entire menu difficult to eat. The best item was the salmon. It was soft and tender, and the eel was nicely toasted and seasoned. The service was quite fast, because there were only 3 other tables during dinner. Unfortunately, I wouldn't go back and I wouldn't recommend the place to others.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Went here for a second time and it seems as though the sashimi is cut thinner and thinner. First time i went it was thinner than what i saw online and last time i went one scallop was cut into 6 pieces. I know this because i sat at the bar and watched them. The service is always good however

Visited a year ago

Went here twice. Got food poisoning twice. Service was great!
Edit: Originally rated three stars, due to the service, but now one due to owner response. Not only is the reply discourteous, it is also deeply disrespectful. I will never go here back again, and will warn anyone from doing so. A business owner that says he'll put one of his own customers in the hospital due to the customer eating HIS food got sick is a business owner I will not support. That's disgusting. Not a way to run a business.
Final edit: If anyone in my family knows, I never waste food. Why don’t you ask the waitress if we wasted anything. I understand that you may be hurt by my negative impression, but I'm just telling you my experience. Your unprofessionalism is deeply disturbing.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Despite having some issues to be assigned to a table due to some miscommunication, I have to say this place is excellent!!! The food is delicious, the service is super fast and great and it has good decoration! Ideal for dates with friends, maybe not for a first date because it's a bit noisy.

Visited a year ago

Ok.

Visited a year ago

I have never had an experience like this. From walking in it was so awkward. There was not a single customer in sight. They had like 10 workers. No one wanted to serve us. The guy was being very awkward. Barely saying any words. Told us we couldn’t order until our full table arrived or else our 90 minute timer would start. There was NO ONE else in the restaurant at all. Then when I asked about the premium menu he said the truck didn’t arrive for the premium fish and they didn’t have it on a Saturday for dinner…. Then when the owner talked to us he explained that they need an hour to defrost the premium fish because it’s in a super freezer. So they did have it. Then when our full table arrived we waited like 20 minutes and no one came to get our order or anything. It was just a terrible experience overall. We ended up leaving without anyone acknowledging us again.

Visited a year ago

The people in the past leaving negative reviews all sound very entitled. You can’t waste food and expect not to get charged. While there are other countries who don’t have the same luxury. Complaining about service taking long? Go to an upscale restaurant then. This is an ALL YOU CAN EAT. Especially with premium quality food. What more can you ask for? To purposely try and sabotage someone’s business all because you had to wait a few extra minutes is exactly what’s wrong with this country. A bunch of entitled whiney crybabies.

As for the food review: I loved the food that’s served. You really get your money’s worth and you can’t go wrong with high quality sushi for an attractive price.

Service: All the staff were friendly and made me feel welcomed. I have no complaints here. I’ll be coming back!

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Visited a year ago

45 dollars for bad sushi :((

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Visited a year ago

Atmosphere was great, food came out quickly and tasted amazing. Our waitress was very friendly. Great place to get dinner or have a date night.

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Visited a year ago

It was our first time here. Food was good and service was great! And we love the atmosphere and they played every kpop song that I love :)

Visited a year ago

The sashimi was so fresh! The food also comes out extremely quick! There are barcodes on the table to scan and order, and you just order as you go! Servers are very responsive and the food was amazing.

Visited a year ago

The sashimi is so fresh and good! The quality of sushi is amazing for the price.

Visited a year ago

Very good food and quick service. We didn’t have to wait very long for our order to come out and the food was very high quality. The sashimi and nigiri is especially really good and doesn’t taste fishy at all.

Visited a year ago

Very beautiful restaurant, service was amazing, and the sushi options were great.

Visited a year ago

They have a great ambiance and decorations. The food is bomb too.

Visited a year ago

Five stars. All you can eat was amazing. All the food was tasty. There service was fast and accurate. The atmosphere was peaceful. Overall I’m coming back again. My favorite was the fried Oreos and ice cream!!

Visited a year ago

great food!!!! Love the ice cream and fried oreos together

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Visited a year ago

Great all-you-can eat experience! The service was great, and I especially liked the online ordering system. The volcano roll was a highlight for me because of the seared crawfish, definitely recommend getting that one! The sushi menu here definitely seems to have some Cajun influence, which was a very pleasant surprise as someone from Louisiana. Great decor, too. Will definitely be coming back.

Visited a year ago

This place is incredible! The quality of the food and the ambience made for an unforgettable experience. I can't wait to come back. It basically works like this, you use a QR code to open the menu on your phone. You can then order the all you can eat dinner. Then you simply order food, sit back and enjoy. The portions are small, but it is ideal because you can try a ton of different food. The nigiri and sashimi are soooooo good.

Visited a year ago

Pretty good spot, I went opening week and the wait was very long. But we were understanding and so were they—we got the time limit removed Bcs of the wait. Great food and service

Visited a year ago

My service and more specially server was poor. Food was decent though. Wouldn’t come back.

also I don’t like feeling like a child, pressured to eat all of my food if not I’ll be fined because they won’t allow me to take it home. If they’re worries about food waste they need to cut their portions.

Visited a year ago

The cute interior design along with great customer service and top notch food quality is the reason why I’ll be coming back.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Great food and great service! The apps are delicious. I recommend trying the shrimp fried rice and Takoyaki. We got the premium menu and it was super worth it. It was $75 per person for unlimited tuna belly flights!

Visited a year ago

Need better Service and watch out for a Trick need to read before
order it is not a good place to relax and eat. Overcharge for food you do not order.

Visited a year ago

Great ambiance, great service, great food. We loved the Crunchy Shrimp and the Volcano rolls.

Visited a year ago

The ambiance at this place is absolutely delightful, and the culinary experience matches up perfectly! What sets it apart is the thoughtful approach to their menu – nothing is overly fried or drowned in heavy sauces, allowing the natural flavors to shine through. The efficiency of their service is truly commendable; ordering through your phone ensures a seamless dining experience. It's impressive how swiftly your selections materialize at your table, making the entire process effortlessly enjoyable.

Now, let's talk about the bar experience, where the magic happens. The bartender deserves a special mention; their expertise truly elevated the evening. The whisky sour crafted by the bartender was nothing short of perfection – a testament to their skill and dedication to mixology. It's not just a drink; it's a masterpiece.

In summary, this establishment is a gem with a fantastic atmosphere, delectable cuisine, and an exceptional bar staff. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a memorable dining experience.

Visited a year ago

The sushi was great, and everyone was very helpful. The only downside is that the rolls take a bit to come out. It's still a great place for sushi. Parking can be tricky.

Visited a year ago

Fantastic in every way! Bravo! 🍣❤️👍🏼😁

Visited a year ago

The food is absolutely delicious, the sushi is very fresh for a very reasonable price :)

Visited a year ago

First time coming back since they changed to AYCE.
Honestly, both the quality and quantity of food were so bad my friend and I couldn't even find 1 dish that we like.
We did the premium AYCE, btw.

Service was nice but super slow (and kitchen missed a lot of things) since there was only 1 person running the whole floor.

Wouldn't come back.

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Good all you can eat.

Visited a year ago

Great food and service. Amazing ambiance.

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Visited a year ago

Good AYCE. Quality is good for the price.

Visited a year ago

The servers were friendly and helpful. Ayce sushi was good!

Visited a year ago

Overall the food are pretty good for the price ! The server are very nice 😍 and i love the atmosphere here.

Visited a year ago

All you can eat is 10/10

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Visited a year ago

Amazing atmosphere with very friendly staff! The quality of food is amazing for all you can eat. 10/10 would recommend.

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Visited a year ago

Great service great food the fish is very fresh for a all you can eat location overall great experience

Visited a year ago

Really good sushi definitely will be back

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Visited a year ago

All you can eat sushi was fantastic! Lots of natural light coming in and the staff is very hospitable.

Visited a year ago

Atmosphere is fantastic and food is just as great! Nothing too heavily fried or sauced and food came out incredibly fast! You order through your phone so as soon as you want something else you put it in and just a few minutes later it’s at your table!
Highly recommend!

Visited a year ago

The food was great and everyone was very nice and accommodating

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Visited a year ago

Food is fantastic! Experience is seamless and gives such an adventurous feeling to dinning out. Perfect date idea for sushi lovers and raw fish newcomers.

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Visited a year ago

It was our first time here, Such a great experience! The sushi was so fresh and the staff was so helpful with the menu. One of my new go to sushi spots in Houston!

Visited a year ago

the food was delicious. waitress was very polite. And the atmosphere is very cute.

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Delicious

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Visited a year ago

Great value for AYCE sushi, fantastic service!

Visited a year ago

Amazing experience

Visited a year ago

Awesome food. Wonderful experience here dining with my friends. 100% recommended :)

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My daughter and I made a spontaneous stop because she was wanting sushi. We didn't try the all you can eat because we hadn't been there before and didn't know if we would eat enough. We did order a la carte and we were very pleased with the sushi although we didn't really care for the fried rice. The atmosphere was great! We will probably be back next time we're in the med center. If you can put away some sushi, the all you can eat seems like a decent deal.

Visited a year ago

My mom and I were looking for a place near her work and stumbled upon Kanau. Personally, thought there was an option for "All You Can Eat" and fine dining but it's just AYCE which isn't a problem because I eat a lot. Service was amazing. Ash was the host/waitress and did a phenomenal job explaining everything especially since it seemed she was running the whole restaurant herself. Jian, I believe one of the cooks?, was polite and friendly as well. Appreciate how he explained what dish was which since we ordered so much.

All and all, it's a AYCE. Reading some of these other reviews it's wild that they're expecting this to be like a Kata or Uchi. By far, one of the best AYCE sushi places I've been and will definitely come back. Some must orders: Takoyaki, Hama Chili, Beef Tataki, Gyoza and sounds crazy but their ice cream and fried Oreos are solid. Street parking is cheap as well only a couple bucks. Will definitely come back!

Visited a year ago

AYCE SUSHI. Food is very fresh and delicious. My favorite is the chili yellowtail appetizer & shrimp tempura was the freshest I have ever had. Reminds me of an Omakase feeling. Portions are small so don’t be afraid to order multiple. Nigiri & sashimi is small as well but still fresh and delicious. Only 1 server on Monday evening so she stays on her toes, with that being said put in next orders as soon as/ or even before you receive your dishes.

Visited a year ago