Nijiya Sushi

Service: very attentive and friendly host. They were on top of it, taking away empty dishes, checking in if we needed anything, etc. Parking: there’s metered parking Ambiance: looks a little old, but everything was very clean. Food: super worth the value, so if you’re looking for good bang for your buck, I would recommend this place. I saw a previous review where the girl said the food wasn’t fresh but for us, the sashimi (salmon, roe, mackerel, yellowtail) were allll super fresh. We were actually surprised by how good it was for all you can eat! There’s also a good amount of rolls and hot appetizer items. A lot of it is probably stuff you can get at the grocery store but for all you can eat, I’m not complaining! The steak appetizer was also juicy and tender. Lastly, a lot of places typically try to stuff a lot of rice in the sushi rolls and nigiri, but this place didn’t do that, which was great. Net net, great place for its value. We’ll be back!

I saw many people on social media recommending Nijiya Buffet in Medford. The name sounds Japanese, so I thought it was an authentic Japanese place. But when I walked in, I realized it’s actually run by Chinese owners (nothing against that!). The vibe, as you can see in photos 2–4, feels just like one of those low-cost family chain restaurants back in Asia. The food was… quite something (photos 6–9). The pork cutlet and takoyaki tasted obviously pre-made, the miso soup had that instant-powder flavor, and the yaki udon was bland with water pooling at the bottom. The sushi didn’t taste fresh at all, and the ice cream was the exact same flavor as the cheapest bulk one from Costco. From the very first bite, I could really feel how much effort the restaurant put into “cost control.” The service was unique too. Servers were constantly rushing around — plates dropped a few times, and pickled ginger kept falling on the floor. I was honestly worried someone might slip. Maybe that’s part of their “authentic dining atmosphere” experience (just my personal opinion). The biggest surprise, though, was the menu trick (photo 5). Every sushi roll has a cute little “6pts” or “8pts” label, but hidden among those tiny lines is one nearly invisible note: “Leftover will be charged regular menu price.” 💅💅💅 I have to admit — the design is clever. The key information isn’t placed in a noticeable spot, yet it’s artfully buried in the text. Such “attention to detail” truly shows how thoughtful the restaurant is. Shouldn’t that kind of important info be highlighted instead? Individually, the regular menu prices don’t seem high, but add them up and it’s definitely not a small amount. I honestly admire this level of creativity — maybe they can teach me how to play word games like this? (personal opinion only, not targeting anyone) The tip options were equally well thought out — the system only offers four choices, starting from 16% and going up to almost 50%. I respect tipping culture and understand service is hard work, but it’s clear this restaurant really knows how to make “choice” work in their favor. After the meal, I had a stomachache, and my friend said she didn’t feel well either. Maybe it’s just coincidence… or part of the experience (again, just personal opinion). This post isn’t meant to attack or discourage anyone. It’s simply a genuine dining experience. Just a reminder: before you try new places, take a closer look at the fine print — sometimes a restaurant’s good intentions are hidden very, very deep. 🥹💕

Nijiya in Medford Square is the go-to Asian restaurant that exceeds all expectations. From the mouth-watering food and reasonable prices to the inviting atmosphere and impeccable customer service, Nijiya has it all. I am truly impressed and love everything about this restaurant. If you’re hungry, they have lunch and dinner all you can eat menu, made fresh to order. For anyone seeking a top-notch dining experience, I wholeheartedly recommend Nijiya.

We loved all the sushi and rolls we ordered, and the dessert ice cream was a perfect finish! The food quality was outstanding. This is definitely my favorite all-you-can-eat sushi buffet in town. Thank you!:)

The sushi is sooooo good and a good price! I like to go during lunch (AYCE) because the price feels like more bang for your buck. The staff is attentive which helps our orders go in fast. My fav AYCE place!

I highly recommend Nijiya Sushi restaurant because you will have a unique experience of variety of fresh, high quality Sushi. Also don’t forget to try the most delicious ice cream in here.

I came to this location a couple times, and the quality of the food never disappoints. The sushi and sashimi (along with other dishes) are always fresh! The only concern I have is that sometimes the customer service is not the best. You either get a great server that is friendly, or one that doesn’t even talk to you. Overall, I would recommend this location for your sushi cravings!

They’re super kind and reasonable. Once, we had the waiter chase us outside because we forgot our card. Not that we should expect that for our own mistake, but it was pretty nice to see that these folks care about their customers. We came in today and were looking to pay for the lunch priced AYCE. We misread the menu and almost ordered things from the dinner priced menu, and the waitress made sure that we knew that we almost paid extra, and let us know the exact price of the dinner menu. Good food, it’s a nice relaxing environment for eating lunch. They have good variety and are semi-conveniently located. (Medford Square can be pretty busy and hard to walk around)