Small dining room offers a cozy atmosphere that feels family friendly and welcoming despite occasional noise. Chefs present dishes with attention to detail and freshness, especially in sushi and sashimi. Prices remain very good, making it a popular spot for quality Japanese food in the area.
Egg drop soup offers a delicious and comforting start. Orange chicken has a strong burnt oil taste and a slimy texture, while boneless salt and pepper chicken stands out as a favored option.
Freshness stands out with clean ahi tuna and a sashimi platter featuring melt-in-your-mouth salmon, hamachi, and scallop. Slices tend to be very thin, served with freshly grated wasabi and sauces.
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Ayumi accepts credit cards, debit cards, or cash.
There is plenty of parking available.
Prices are very reasonable compared to other sushi spots.
Lush jungle-themed decor creates a stylish, intimate atmosphere with dim lighting and comfy booths. Live DJs and bands keep energy high, blending electronic and tropical vibes for a fun yet relaxed night out. Signature cocktails and Asian fusion dishes complement the upscale, warm environment.
Lobster bao buns stand out as a must order and shareable dish. Other notable items include pork satay, crab rice, black cod, tuna sashimi, and spicy wok noodles.
Tuna sashimi stands out with its fresh, clean flavor and delicate texture. It pairs well with other dishes like lobster bao buns and spicy wok noodles for a varied meal.
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Around 10 pm, tables are removed to create a dance floor.
A DJ plays music towards the end of the night.
Expect high prices for tapas, around $20 per plate.
Buffet restaurant offers spacious seating and a clean, sleek design with water walls and a glass faux-flame partition. Atmosphere stays relaxing and peaceful with chill music and a vibrant, elegant vibe. Separate stations for Mongolian BBQ, sushi, and grilled food provide fresh, varied options.
Offers a large selection of dishes including orange chicken, Mongolian BBQ noodles, and creamy cheese shrimp. Main course options cover a range from salad and dumplings to chicken and salmon.
Buffet offers ultra-fresh sashimi alongside oysters, crab legs, and lobster. Each dish highlights freshness and quality.
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Dinner starts at 3:30 pm with a variety of dishes available.
The price for the buffet is $20, offering good value for money.
Crabs are available during lunch on weekends.
Buffet offers sushi and ramen bars, hot pot, and a hibachi grill for made-to-order dishes. Atmosphere feels cozy and spacious with clean, well-maintained decor. Noise level can be high due to frequent celebrations, creating a lively vibe.
Seafood and Chinese dishes come with an excellent hot pot selection that is free. The buffet offers fresh food including pork belly, ribs, chow mein, and pineapple rice alongside sushi and ramen.
Plentiful and fresh sashimi comes from a dedicated sashimi bar. The selection includes a wide variety of raw seafood alongside sushi, all offering good value.
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The price is $39.99 per person on weekends, plus a 12% service charge.
Lunch costs $25, ending around 3:30 pm, then dinner starts at $40.
A 12% mandatory tip is added to all bills, increasing the total cost.
Sushi restaurant offers a warm, inviting ambiance with a traditional Japanese vibe and seating for both small and large groups. The atmosphere feels cozy yet modern, suitable for casual or group dining. Many sake options complement the fresh, high-quality sushi served here.
Soup dumplings deliver solid flavor and texture. The mala tang offers an incredibly flavorful broth. Szechuan dishes like cucumber salad, mapo tofu, and fried green beans stand out for their authentic taste.
Sashimi comes in thick, large slices that taste incredibly fresh. The hamachi sashimi stands out as especially moist and delicious.
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Happy hour runs from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM with food and drink specials.
Parking is validated at the restaurant for customers.
The restaurant offers a unique menu combining Japanese and Szechuan cuisines.
Spacious sushi restaurant with well spaced tables and large TV screens showing cultural and sports content. Atmosphere stays pleasant and chill with moderate music volume, supporting easy conversation. The vibe blends a modern, clean style with a fun anime theme, welcoming groups of all sizes.
Crab rangoons and hand rolls stand out alongside hot and sour soup. Lo mein and chicken show inconsistency, with some dishes having a bitter aftertaste or undercooked chicken.
Unlimited sashimi orders come with high-grade quality that makes even simple pieces taste special. Options like mango salmon sashimi and tuna tataki stand out for their flavor.
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The all-you-can-eat option costs $30, offering a wide variety of sushi.
Lunch service does not include a menu on weekends or holidays.
Sushi orders come in full rolls of 8 pieces, providing good value.
Elegant, contemporary space with a huge sushi bar and original artwork creates a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. Soothing jazz music and authentic Japanese chefs add to the authentic dining experience. Comfortable booths and good air conditioning support a quiet, enjoyable meal.
Orange chicken stands out with a strong flavor. The menu includes Mongolian beef, kung pao chicken, and shrimp tempura alongside classic items like egg rolls and baby bok choy with extra garlic.
Freshness and quality stand out in every bite of sashimi. The menu includes an exquisite variety of sashimi options alongside sushi rolls and maki, with the sashimi salad being particularly excellent.
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JJ Sushi offers a happy hour with buy one get one free on certain alcoholic beverages.
Lunch specials are available until 3pm.
The restaurant charges an 18% gratuity for parties of five or more.
Buffet restaurant offers spacious layout with high ceilings and an indoor koi pond creating an airy atmosphere. Noise levels rise from both lively diners and active staff, contributing to a chaotic vibe during peak times. Self-serve stations and fresh cooking areas add interactive elements to the dining experience.
Extensive buffet offers over 100 options including seafood, roast duck, and dim sum. Peking duck is perfectly prepared and served with bread. Chow mein with shrimp stands out among the dishes.
Buffet offers all-you-can-eat salmon sashimi and yellow tail sashimi with a variety including ahi, white tuna, and snapper. Quality stands out as top notch for a buffet setting.
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On Thursdays starting after 4 pm, the restaurant offers all-you-can-eat for $54.99 per person.
Lobster night on Thursdays costs $55 per person.
Expect a long line for lobsters on Thursday nights due to limited supply.
Large interior includes a Koi pond and hibachi bar with customizable plates. Atmosphere feels crowded and noisy, with tables placed close together. Buffet layout manages busy crowds without chaos, offering fresh seafood and sushi.
Orange chicken stands out alongside Mongolian beef and chow mein noodles. Fried rice and plantains add variety, with chocolate cake available for dessert.
Freshness stands out with firm sashimi and fresh oysters that get replenished regularly. Quality matches or exceeds other sushi spots, making it a solid choice for sashimi lovers.
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Empire Buffet charges the dinner price all day on Sundays.
I paid $18 per person for lunch at Empire Buffet.
Empire Buffet offered a Military discount.
Large dining room with big tables and a lovely patio offers an open, somewhat industrial space with bright lighting. Fresh sushi and seafood buffet features a teppanyaki grill where ingredients are cooked to order. Atmosphere varies from lively to overcrowded, suitable for parties of any size.
Hot dishes feature steamed fish, orange chicken, and salt and pepper crab alongside fried rice and chow mein. Soups like egg drop and hot and sour come with dumplings such as shu mai, offering a variety of flavors and textures.
Fresh sashimi plates and deconstructed sushi bowls stand out with a lot of variety. The sashimi quality is good enough to be a highlight alongside crab legs and endless sushi options.
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The weekday lunch special costs $17.50 from Monday to Friday, 11 AM to 3 PM.
Expect long wait times, up to 1.5 hours during peak hours.
Crab legs are only available during dinner hours.
Buffet restaurant offers a large dining hall with modern decor and interactive stations like teppanyaki and DIY spicy hot pot. Atmosphere ranges from welcoming and lively to crowded with busy food lines. Entertainment includes multiple jumbo screens and a self-serve drink station.
Seafood dishes like fried shrimp and fresh dumplings stand out. The buffet features steamed dim sum, a DIY spicy hot pot, and teppanyaki options including Wagyu steak and Peking duck.
Freshness stands out with Salmon sashimi and a variety of sushi rolls. The buffet includes a good selection of sashimi and seafood, though the sushi rice sometimes lacks vinegar.
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Lunch costs $26.99 per person on weekdays.
Dinner buffet is around $50 per person, including service and tax.
An 8% service fee is charged upfront on all bills.
Buffet restaurant offers a spacious interior with sparkling jewel ceiling lights and personal hot pots at each table. Atmosphere shifts from family-friendly and lively to noisy during peak hours. Multiple stations include Korean BBQ, boba, smoothie, and a chocolate fountain, creating a diverse dining experience.
Wide selection of Chinese dim sum includes shumai, pot stickers, and chicken feet. Orange chicken and seafood dishes stand out alongside other Asian foods like sushi and hibachi grill.
Offers a good variety of sashimi alongside rolls. Includes all-you-can-eat snow crab legs and tripe with the sashimi options.
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Dinner is served from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, with food service ending at 8 PM.
The restaurant closes at 8:30 PM.
Free parking is available in front of the restaurant.