[Waiter]: Excuse me. [Arthur Spooner]: Yes? [Waiter]: Are you also having the buffet, sir? [Arthur]: How DARE you make such an accusation?! I fought for this country!
[Doug]: Yes, we have been sharing. Here’s $20 for two buffets, keep the change.
I’m no sushi expert. But even I know that what you’re getting at Sushi Junai isn’t the best sushi. It’s a $30/person all you can eat where everything is made to order. From appetizers to rolls, nigiri to dessert, there’s a vast array of choices here that may overwhelm the first timer. It’s a lot to process, so unless you’re a competitive eater, I highly suggest that you walk in with a strategy. This guide isn’t meant to help you maximize value – it won’t give you a sense that you’ve beaten the system. Instead, it’s meant to give you the most enjoyable experience.
STEP 1
Bring friends. Here’s why:
- You were afraid to order something initially, but saw that your friend’s order looks amazing. Now you can order the same, share theirs, or outright steal it from them.
- You got something you thought you’d like, but ended up hating it. Just pass it down to someone who does like it.
STEP 2
Keep track of what you order. But don’t tally it until the end:
SJ writes all their prices on the menu for customers who choose not to do the all you can eat.
When I went my first time, our hypothetical bill for three people was $300+. Yes, this is certainly not reflective of the real world value of what you just ate, but it’s fun, and it will still give you a sense of accomplishment.
STEP 3
Order what you want while keeping the following in mind:
- Try to avoid getting too many “rolls.” If you get even one, you are committing a lot of real estate to eating the same type of sushi. Why do that to yourself? I recommend picking one roll that you think sounds really good only if at least one of your friends will split it with you.
- The same rule applies for their ramen, udon, and fried rice dishes. Just be careful about over committing.
- You MUST order the following:
- Honorable mention
- Don’t feel pressured to order 20 things at once, but try to also avoid ordering only 1-2. The restaurant can get pretty hectic, and some dishes take longer than others to come out, so I recommend getting at least 3-5 dishes every time your waiter swings by.
STEP 4
Reorder the things you loved.
Summary
And that’s pretty much it! I hope this guide will actually help you plan out your first (or next) trip to Sushi Junai and make it an enjoyable experience.
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