I've hated all you can eat but have lately started checking some of them out because their menus have been improving. This was one. I was surprised to find hamachi and geoduck on the menu so already this place gets one plus from me. They have recently added aburi which is a nice touch. Problems? Well I have seen a cockroach there but that's probably the same for all restaurants.
Cooked food.. Well some people complain about how long it takes for cooked food to arrive (Ninkazu for example), well there is a reason.. Here it takes a minute or two. It's usually lukewarm and soggy. I wish they would at least re-fry some foods but they don't. Seems like they microwave it or have it sitting under a heat lamp. When I went to another AYCE I partially burnt myself thinking it was going to be Richmond sushi-ish temperature. Anyhow, they took some fried things off their menu and when we inquired about it, they told me it was because it doesn't keep for more than 5 minutes in good quality. I wanted to tell them " then don't cook it so long ahead." but I didn't. I've also seen them (when I sat at the bar) keep their rolled sushi on the counter top (on huge trays) for almost 2 hours with refrigerating. Mass producing for AYCE is normal and I understand it but they should be a bit more careful when it comes to things like that.
Go for their premium items but don't expect much from the other stuff.

Amazing everyone expects a 5 star performance from an AYCE. All I know is that they have geoduck, hamachi, uni, and red tuna on the AYCE menu which almost no other place does. I don't see why people would be going to AYCE for service, so I couldn't care as long as they have fair variety of food. No problems with the food selection especially when it comes to the premium stuff so I can't complain. And the hot food is equal to if not better than most other AYCE.

A good Japanese restaurant with above average in all categories.
If you're used to the all you can eat, forget it, things cost a bit more and the quality of food and service reflects it.
And @ Nonsuch22, it is true that IN JAPAN, sushi has wasabi is placed in nigiri sushi. But if you knew anything about sushi in North america, you know that wasabi is ALWAYS placed on the side. It's unfortunate that you would base your review/score on such a factor, something that if you actually knew anything about sushi in North america would be obvious to you.

I have to be honest, this review is based on 3-4 visits, the last one being about a year and half ago. Things may have changed but hopefully not. I remember the sushi and sashimi to be good. A little pricey but I don't mind paying extra for the quality. If you're looking for a quick/cheap fill up, go to an all you can eat, places like Shijo are for those looking for fish other than salmon and albacore. I usually "rate" sushi restaurants based on the different fish they have and the variety of specials. Let's be honest, most restaurants have the same fish like salmon, and now uni is found everywhere as well. So I look for new selections and found flying fish sashimi here. I've always found them to have a good selection of different and fresh fish which is what won me over. I am concerned about the post mentioning undercooked gyoza. I don't know what happened there but if you were concerned because it was pinkish - steamed pork (like in a gyoza shell) tends to maintain a pinkish colour. I found that to be true in thoroughly cooked dumplings as well.

This would be a Japanese take on Korean BBQ which means the cuts are all made bite size and easy to eat. I've been to a few of the Korean (likely chinese owned) BBQ places and the service was barely tolerable, and the food was basically chunks of meat (I was given dirty scissors to cut the meat with). I'm not sure how the authentic Korean BBQ works cause I've never eaten it in Korea but I have eaten it in Japan. This basically mirrors that experience. Don't expect too much on the menu, it's a typical yakiniku house with a few cuts of beef, tongue, stomach and few noodle and rice dishes. Because it is a Japanese take on Korean BBQ, it's a gentler taste which might turn some people off so.. it might be accurate to say it's an authentic take on Korean BBQ you'd find in Japan. PS- Service is kind and attentive (typically japanese)

This was a standard late night eatery until they converted to a all you can eat hot pot restaurant. They still offer small dishes and even crab but their main selling point is the hot pot which goes for about $18 per person + soup ~ basically what you'd see anywhere else. The reason I like this place is because the servers are friendly and for an all you can eat hot pot place, it is very spacious and not stuffy. The reason I don't like this place is because - they give you a checklist for the all you can eat (good), it's written in chinese (not good). The servers (with a big smile on their face) will gladly help those who can't read it but I think they should work that out. Besides that, everything is written in english so no worries. Because it's not cluttered and because of the friendly atmosphere, I find it a comfortable place to eat.

It's advertised as an izakaya yet it serves more chinese food than Japanese. An Izakaya is suppose to be upbeat with a hearty "welcome" upon entry, and a sincere "thank you" when you leave. You get neither here. Service was awful but it might have been a bad day but it's not good when the 3 servers take care of 1 table and basically ignore a whole section. Food is average but more Chinese than Japanese. Lately, there has been a boom of copycat izakayas popping up in many places. This is one. Just because you serve raw fish, it doesn't make it Japanese. Even the name dozo is spelled wrong.