168 Sushi Japan Buffet

Disappointment! The sushi was warm and the hot foods were lukewarm. We had to send the dumplings back to the kitchen because they were cold. Not even lukewarm but cold! Will not return. There are many AYCE places around with much better food!!

No artistry, but good service and plenty of sushi!

After a year of not coming here, I decided to give it another shot! (I stopped coming because the freshness was going downhill + I wasn't impressed by the questionable reviews on here.) And I didn't have any regrets about my most recent visit. AYCE lunch is $14.95 and when I received the bill, I was pleasantly surprised by a 5% discount - not sure if that was for the Christmas season OR because we paid in cash. The waitress should have explained, but again, no complaints! There is a lot of variety, including dim sum now. However, I refrained from ordering that because I'm thinking that it's of the freezer variety. In addition, there is a fairly big difference between the lunch vs. Deluxe Menu, so that may prompt you to spend the extra money if you want...more. Everything tasted fresh and was decently presented. The handrolls were especially good! Desserts are now printed on the place mat so there's no additional waste for an order of ice cream. I appreciated this detail because I am concerned about the environment. Overall, 168 has bounced back up in terms of quality. It does take the artistry out of sushi, but it satisfies a hankering with its variety!

Awesome

Very good sushi and sashimi! All you can eat!

Best of the (mediocre) bunch!

I've visited this restaurant for 5-6 times now, and I've decided to write a review today. This restaurant is definitely one of the best Japanese AYCE in Mississauga. But before you get your expectations too high, bear in mind that it is the best of its kind in Mississauga, so it is AT BEST bordering 'mediocre' and 'good'. Food wise, like all Japanese AYCEs I've had in Mississauga, the sashimi is frozen or of a lower quality, so it can be rather tasteless. While their salmon and white tuna seems to be more flavorful, but it is probably due to the added aroma from the higher fat content in these kinds of fishes. The subtle and delectable kick that comes with fresh and high quality fish is missing. Having said that, the texture and flavor of the fish is decent for frozen fish, so maki rolls that focuses less on the subtle flavors of fresh fish (such as the spicy salmon maki with crisp, and the spider roll) tastes good. The hot foods are decent, and 168 bolsters an extensive selection of hot foods. However, to be more critical, the grilled vegetables are often too oily, and the bulgolgi is sub-standard. The batter for the tempura is also too thick. Of the 6 times I've been there, I'm usually satisfied with the food. There was one time when they served left-over calamari tempura (they re-fried the calamari tempura, making it dry and tough). The service here is friendly and quick, and unlike most AYCE restaurants, they have a stack of ordering forms on the table, so it is very easy for you to order second or third rounds!! The seating is comfortable (especially if you get the couch seats next to the windows), and the dining area is clean. Of all the AYCE japanese restaurants, this is the only one I've been back for. Arrive a little bit before 6pm if you don't want to wait for seats!! It can be ridiculously crowded later on!

We have visited this place for the lunch and dinner buffet for about a year. Previous visits were good, until now. Nearing the end of our dinner, there was an insect crawling around the window by our table. We told the server about it, and he promptly removed it. It was a cockroach! Upon leaving, the hostess at the front apologized to us, stating they are working on their 'cockroach problem, and they spray everyday.' They offered no discounts, nothing. That is the last time I will eat there. Disgusting.