168 Sushi Buffet - Vaughan

Ordering is done through an iPad, which is a fun touch, and there is a good selection of items, along with a limited but decent salad bar featuring surimi, seaweed salad, and tasty peel-and-eat shrimp. The first round of sushi rolls was unremarkable, and the individual sushi pieces were similar—there was nothing wrong with them, but considering the price, I expected higher quality. I ordered seared salmon, but the first bite revealed that it was cooked on the outside while still frozen on the inside, prompting me to send it back. The sushi rice was excessively mushy and too sweet, which contributed to a less satisfying experience overall. On the plus side, the deep-fried options were quite good, especially the shrimp wontons. However, the Har Gow was overcooked and mushy. The hand rolls were a nice size with generous fillings. A bonus is that soda is included in the buffet price. The Thai shrimp dish was a disappointment, consisting of a bland, sweet sauce, four shrimp, and a lot of onions. The menu photos were definitely misleading, which is particularly disappointing for me as a food stylist. Overall, the food was not bad, but it was only passable, with a few decent offerings. Unfortunately, I didn't leave feeling eager to return. I really wanted to love this place because it's fun for outings with friends. While I understand that this type of restaurant isn't premium sushi, I expected a higher quality given the price. For the cost of two people dining here, we could easily get a large party platter from a higher-quality chain like Kibo Sushi, along with some side dishes—enough food to be just as satisfying, possibly with leftovers! While it’s a fun place to visit once, the bill for two, including one beer and tip, exceeded $100, which feels excessive, especially for a weeknight. The robot waiters were not in operation, which would have added to the fun. I did notice some guests ordering off the menu, and some dishes like Cantonese chow mein looked appealing, but we were too full to try them. I won’t be returning and will continue to look for better options unless they improve the overall quality.

I had a disappointing experience at this restaurant. When I requested green tea, I was informed there would be an additional charge of $5 and was brought a thermos of hot water with two tea bags. As you can see from the pictures, it was basically just hot water. The quality of the meat was subpar; it tasted off, almost as if it were expired. You can really tell that they use low to medium quality ingredients, yet their prices are medium to high. I won't be returning, and I can't recommend this place to anyone.

Parking: Plenty of parking spots are available. Wheelchair Accessibility: Access is easy. Dietary Restrictions: A wide variety of options are available to accommodate different dietary needs.

We began our meal with self-serve soup and salad, buffet-style. For everything else (except dessert), we ordered using an iPad at our table. We had the freedom to order either a few items or many, depending on our preference. As is common with many AYCE restaurants, they do ask that you only order what you can reasonably eat. Between the four of us, we ended up ordering around 40 items since many dishes came with only one or two pieces, and we wanted to sample a variety. The servers were very active, bringing out dishes and clearing away empty plates promptly. By the end of the meal, no one was left hungry, and we got to enjoy everything we wanted. We wrapped up our meal with a couple of scoops of ice cream. Was the quality the absolute best? Not quite, but it was relatively good considering the service style.

I had a very uncomfortable experience at this restaurant. It was my first time at an all-you-can-eat place, and I was surprised to have servers come by our table to take away plates immediately after I finished eating. I found it hard to relax during my meal. At one point, I wanted to dip my sushi in the garlic shrimp sauce from another dish, and one of the staff members didn’t even acknowledge me before taking it away from my side. It felt intrusive to have so many people interrupting my dining experience. I understand they want to clean up quickly, but having everyone thoroughly cleaning the table next to mine, moving chairs, sweeping, and making noise was quite off-putting. Overall, it wasn't worth the money we spent.