Sushi Ichii

For the price, the buffet was very impressive. The menu looks small but has plenty of options. We tend to stick with wholesome options and lots of vegetables so was pleasantly surprised by the suitable choices. This is our 2nd visit. We found out about the buffet our 1st visit. Today, we tried the coconut shrimp, shumai, edamame, and agadashi tofu. Very good. We also tried a variety of sushi rolls and nigiri. Very good, too. We were impressed by the vegetable and cowboy rolls. The cowboy roll is originally spicy. We were able to order a second roll non-spicy for the kid. The kid also had the teriyaki chicken and tofu. She gave both of them thumbs up. We will return again. We love the laid back style of the place, kinda peaceful. It looks well-maintained and clean, even in the restroom. The waitstaff were always around, so we never had to hunt anybody down. Our server, Jeff, was friendly and attentive. October 5, 2025. Another impressive meal. We wanted to order a la carte but ended up going with AYCE. Our waitress was super sweet and helpful. We really enjoy the friendly feel of this restaurant, a local vibe, like they really appreciate their customers. Today, we tried a few different items. The Rainbow Naruto stood out to me because it tasted refreshing. It didn’t come with rice but was hearty and satisfying. My daughter was so excited about her salmon sushi (nigiri) highlighted by the sunsetting stream thru the window. Their raw fish always tastes fresh and cut the right thickness so is a good bite.

5 months ago

This is my go to AYCE sushi here in Houston/Katy. The food is always fresh and even when there are a lot of people the plates still come out fast enough. Just take a few minutes and talk to your friends while waiting in between the orders. Food - I generally get mostly their sashimi and it's always fresh. Plus this is one of the few restaurants that I go to where they have Sapporo Black to serve (if you don't know about this beer you should definitely give it a try, best stout in my opinion). All of the hot plates and soups will come out very quickly just be a little patient with the sushi rolls, sashimi, or hand rolls, they make it fresh right there so when it's very busy just talk to your friends. 5/5 food. Service - Always friendly and always helpful. They will even notice when your plates are getting low and ask if you want more food. My water glass is always full there and I never have to ask for it to be refilled because it's empty. 5/5 Atmosphere - I've been going here for a couple of years now and every time the place is clean, bathrooms clean, floors clean, tables clean, even the bar is clean. You can't ask for a cleaner restaurant. Even when busy you can still have a good conversation with friends because it's not too loud. 5/5

3 weeks ago

This is my favorite place in Katy. The servers are great, the food is always consistent, it’s just simply a fantastic place. Prices have gone up slightly over time, but this is not an inhibitor for how much food you’re able to get for the cost. The owner is always there with a friendly greeting. I’ll always be a patron of this place as long as I live in the area.

2 months ago

My co-workers and I tried this place for the first time today since they had all you can eat sushi. I’m not a sushi person so I had hibachi chicken and vegetables and it was pretty good. The table had a large variety of rolls and they all enjoyed them. Consensus was that at an affordable price it was definitely worth the money. I’m sure we’d come back again.

a year ago

To be honest, this place still feels far from the kind of Japanese food I'm familiar with. The sushi rice was loose and lacked that slightly sticky, well-seasoned texture it should have. The fish was of just passable quality—nothing that impressed me. I read reviews before coming in, and some people even said this was the best sushi place they’ve ever been to. Honestly, it’s nowhere near that level. One thing I find strange about many Japanese restaurants in the U.S., including this one, is their heavy use of imitation crab sticks in so many rolls. The prices aren't cheap, yet they clearly cut corners. In Thailand, good sushi places rarely rely on imitation crab, especially not in this quantity or at this price point. I’ve had much better sashimi and sushi elsewhere—even budget sushi in Thailand that costs under $1 per piece is far better than what I had here. And if you’ve ever been to Japan, this would probably make a real Japanese chef cry. Overall, I found the sushi and fish dishes underwhelming. The better items on the menu were actually the takoyaki and fried options like tempura—they looked and tasted better than the raw offerings. I understand that taste is subjective, but to me, this just isn’t the kind of Japanese food that feels authentic. The service was decent, though.

10 months ago