Sushi Kingdom

 

Located at 5872 Samet Drive in the Palladium Shopping Center in High Point, Sushi Kingdom offers sushi and Japanese cuisine. All-you-can eat sushi and online ordering are available. Sushi Kingdom is open from 11-3 and 4:30 to 10 on weekdays and 12-10 on weekends.

The presence of several existing establishments in the near vicinity made Sushi Kingdom’s debut a headscratcher, but the minute all you can eat was unveiled, it became a game-changer. AYCE previously required a long-ish trek to northern Greensboro, so having such an option close by is a welcome relief. You’re getting more than just quantity here, however, as Sushi Kingdom has some of the best sushi in High Point.

First, a caveat: Sushi Kingdom fills up easily. It’s housed in a former Moe’s that is probably too small for its operation. We stopped by on a Monday night and encountered a wait (arrive early if you’re planning a weekend visit). Due to that busyness, our constantly-hustling server felt like she was doing the jobs of three people. She was great, but don’t be surprised if you get a “Did you order this?” query or two from the beleaguered staff.

That bit of chaos aside, Sushi Kingdom otherwise offered an excellent early birthday meal. My wife and I both went for AYCE at $29 per person, and it was worth it. Sushi Kingdom offers a variety of kitchen apps, hibachi dishes, classic and specialty rolls. We tried the edamame, crab rangoons, tempura vegetables, miso, and several classic and specialty rolls. 

There were no misses in the bunch. It may have been the coolness of the evening, but the miso was especially satisfying. The sushi tasted fresh, and they didn’t skimp on the sizing. Our favorite was the Diamond Roll (salmon, eel, avocado, and crab deep fried and topped with spicy crab and ponzu sauce) though anyone wanting a change of pace should look into the Summer Mango (mango, avocado, and cucumber topped with salmon and mango sauce). The sweetness paired well with the other roll’s heat.

 

While Sushi Kingdom does place a two-hour time limit on AYCE, we felt no pressure during our meal. They explained the “rules” (leftovers = extra charge) at the beginning and let us eat in peace. Though the staff were, as mentioned, working up a storm, they remained cordial throughout.

Defying the odds, Sushi Kingdom shows that you can do all you can eat without sacrificing quality. I look forward to a return visit. Come early, and come hungry.