Sun Japanese Kitchen

Glad that they reopened after closing for a year and now have the AYCE option.We were there for lunch and price range was $22/person . Food was ok not as good as before but it wasn't the AYCE option before so maybe that's why.Service was not impressive.But still a good option for AYCE in the area.

The entire menu tasted like a bad attempt at Japanese food. I had zero expectation of anything authentic and was just looking for more or less an Americanized AYCE sushi place to satisfy some cravings, and this still fell far below that standard. In all honesty, I've had much better quality sushi in Chinatown.The first sign is that the moment you sit down, there is an overwhelmingly fishy smell - either from the table, the booth, the menu, or all of the above. My water cup also had a strong fishy scent.For $36 a person, the AYCE menu was extremely limited, with basic sashimi, one kind of soup (miso), and around 10 rolls in total but the majority of the rolls had either shrimp tempura, kani, or chicken tempura as the only source of protein. The salmon sashimi... was the worst I've ever had anywhere in Houston. The meat itself was falling apart, slimy, gooey, and oily, and leave a greasy feeling with every roll it sits on top off. Speaking of rolls, neither of the rolls I had was good because the awkward combination of ingredients. The scallop was good at first but sits in a sauce that has no other flavor besides creaminess so it was off putting after three bites. Chicken karaage which I saw someone recommended was extremely undercooked and pale with no flavor. Edamame was also cooked weird because the beans inside were all gooey and watery instead of dry. Finally, miso soup was very very bland. Overall, sad experience. Not a single item hit the spot. Would not recommend.Edit: I've had an upset stomach for four hours after leaving the place.

This used to be another Japanese sushi restaurant. But it's a new sushi spot that's AYCE! Service is a bit slow but friendly. They have really good scallop sushi. I was eating a lot. Most of the fried food are pretty great. The sushi cuts are thick. The rolls are tons of rice. The hot foods are good. The meats were okay tho. A little too salty with all the sauce. But I'll be back for sure. Good deal for AYCE. Great service!* Is this place good for groups? 6 is fine. there is one table that can seat like 10 i think* You noted "good deal" but didn't list the price -- how much? dinner $36* Sashimi available for lunch!? i was there for dinner only* How is the variety overall? good variety of sushi and hot foods.

Great food and service. They gave us a complementary appetizer and desert! The food was so good! Take a look below at what we ordered. Inside was very clean too, the ceiling decorations are so cute they have some origami birds, make sure you look up! LolVast parking. Come pay them a visit!

Another great AYCE sushi spot in the area! The inside has a very unique design. Parking is limited, so make sure you plan accordingly. The menu has a plentiful amount of options. I recommend sticking with the sushi for the most part. The sashimi come in nice, thick cuts, which is definitely a plus! The sushi rolls were very well made and delicious as well. The appetizers, especially the fried options, had a bit too much batter for my liking. Overall, I had a good experience here. The food was tasty, and the servers were very friendly. I will be sure to give them another try in the future!

I really wanted to like this place, but, unfortunately I was let down and left with my stomach feeling quite sad :(Food (1.5/5):- To call this place the best AYCE sushi in HTX is...questionable. I have attached pictures below to back up my thoughts.- The sushi felt like it was actively ripping me off. I found the proportion of rice to fish disappointing as it was mostly rice (at least for my preference). The Rock N Roll sushi had nice flavors, but, again, I was mostly eating rice.- The Korean Chicken Wings had a nice sauce but I found the skin of the wings to be rubbery and wasn't at all crispy. To me, it doesn't feel like it was made fresh.- We also ordered a bunch of other sushi/nigiri/sashimi. The individual sashimi pieces were ok, but the fish in the nigiri looked very thin to me.- For $36 a person, I personally don't think it was worth it. With 2 people, one beer, tax, and tip, it came out to be $100. For that price, you would have a much better experience at other AYCE or even regular sushi places.Service (3.5/5):- Had one really weird and kind of rude interaction with one of the servers but I mostly brushed it off because the other servers were very nice and checked in on us a good amount of timesAmbiance (5/5):- Clean and well-decorated- Relatively empty (at least when we went) so it was quiet- Good for groups and catching up with friends

The sushi rolls were absolutely fantastic! The service and ambiance of the establishment were delightful, and the cleanliness was impeccable. Overall, it was an outstanding dining experience that exceeded all my expectations.

One of the best AYCE sushi spots I've been to! I would say that the selection isn't huge but adequate. The sashimis were fresh. Hot foods were all really good. A lot of other AYCE sushi restaurants serve terrible quality fish and overload their sushi with rice. But this place has normal restaurant quality food served as AYCE style. The main lady running the restaurant (not sure if she's the manager or owner) was super nice and attentive. She gave us a few dishes not on the AYCE menu for free. We really liked her energy and we'll definitely be back!

The thought of all you can eat sushi in Upper Kirby makes so much sense, because the neighborhood really could use a legitimate option. I was really hoping that Sun could be the one, after all, they took over a formerly Japanese owned space (#1). The food could use a lot of help but I think the customer service can stand to learn a lot as well. From a decor standpoint not a lot has changed. They still have a dedicated parking lot for about 16 cars. The artistic murals in the front are eye-catching and there is enough seating for most small groups and solo diners here. I have been here for both and I've noticed that they drop the ball on a number of service related issues. They're not the most attentive so it's important to get their attention if possible. As far as I can tell, the staff speaks Mandarin, Cantonese, and English.The food issues trump the service ones easily. At $22.95/36.95 for lunch and dinner, the value might seem like a deal but really the quality of the items are on par with a lot of AYCE places, but I'd venture their quality is far worse. The recent price hikes and the axing of beef from their menu is quite disappointing. The nigiri has a thin piece of fish and is very rice heavy. The sashimi is cut into tiny pieces and the roll presentation is not up to par. Avoid the creamy (#2) scallops if possible.They haven't been open for long but they still have a number of kinks to work out. While I think the city has a substantially better AYCE options out there, it's just exciting know that Upper Kirby (#3) has another option. I do hope that Sun is able to live up to the expectations that they've set for themselves.__________(#1) Shun. (#2) Watery.(#3) Not the Heights. (H/T Jun)

Great place, great service, good food,chill spotNice ambiance. We really enjoyed our meals, but there's no refills on drinks although we didn't an awesome complimentary appetizer which was delicious