Restaurant Hacks: how to get the most out of a sushi buffet

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1. Try to plan your day so that you can go for the sushi buffet at lunchtime. This way you won’t have to spend too much money on dinner because you’re likely to be full from lunch and lunch buffets are usually cheaper.

2. Go for buffets where you can get your money’s worth, if you know you cannot eat too much sushi go for a cheaper buffet instead.

3. Don’t go to a sushi buffet hungry, have a light breakfast such as yoghurt or fruit salad to get your digestive system moving.

4. Opt for a less carbonated drink with your buffet meal, such as tea or water, stay away from beers and fizzy drinks as this will make you feel fuller much quicker.

5. Take advantage of the variety that is on offer by choosing a little bit of everything.

6. Dress accordingly; if you’re going to fill up on food it would be a good idea to wear clothes that don’t sit too tight on your body to ensure you are comfortable.

7. Read the fine print on the menu, as most restaurants have policies on wastage and don’t allow takeaways from a buffet meal.

Cape Town

Active Sushi 

Eat as much as you like at Active sushi all day on Sat, Sun and Mon and enjoy an all you can eat sushi buffet on Tues – Fri from 17:30 – 22:00.

Cost: R199

Contact: 021 418 2604

Best of Asia 

The best deal in sushi has to be at Best of Asia and you can get your money’s worth at their sushi buffet every Mon-Sun, talk about sushi heaven.

Cost: R159

Contact: 021 424 1177

Manga 

Forget taco Tuesdays and indulge in 2 for 1 sushi on all classic and selected eclectic sushi at Manga in Mouille Point, you won’t be sorry.

Cost: 2 for 1

Contact: 021 202 2720 

Asami’s 

Asami’s has your back and is set for you to enjoy a sushi buffet all day everyday from 11:00.

Cost: R165

Contact: 076 219 9471

Bluemarlin sushi

Head to Observatory every Mon-Sun from 11:00 – 22:00 for all you can eat sushi and bring your kids along for great deals.

Cost: R159 | Kids R99

Contact: 021 447 2588

Johannesburg

Tataki Sushi

Have a sushi buffet everyday, available from 11:00 – 16:30 and again from 17:00- 21:30.

Cost: R165 | Kids R99

Contact: 011 465 6882/3

Pretoria

Tataki Sushi

Have a sushi buffet everyday, available from 11:00 – 16:30 and again from 17:00 – 21:30.

Cost: R165 | Kids R99

Contact: 012 753 8183

Durban

Bamboo Sushi lounge

Feast on sushi every sunday from 11:30 – 20:00 and Ladies enjoy Thursdays from 17:30 – 21:00.

Cost: R145

Contact: 031 561 2705

John Dory’s Suncoast Casino

John Dory’s has your Wednesday meals covered, with half priced sushi it gives you an excuse to eat out every Wednesday without breaking the bank.

Cost: ½ price sushi

Contact: 031 332 5087

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