I was intrigued to see another AYCE sushi spot open in the area and went for the first time on my own. No noticeable difference (better or worse) than my regular spot, but good enough to come back and try some more rolls. Second visit was with a friend and her 1YO for lunch. Again, pretty good sushi and attentive service. However, my friend was told that her ONE YEAR OLD would be charged the kid’s lunch price of $18. Confused, she repeated that he is 1YO and was met with just a blank stare. She ended up having to order a separate a la Carte roll for him, which he ate 2 pieces of, as expected. Overall, a decent option for a sushi meal, but not if you plan to bring young children. Head down the street instead.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Joshua Bernstein
I really wanted to like Ganbaru. Any new sushi place is one that I'd like to support, but the food was pretty disappointing. I got excited seeing all the spicy flavorful sounding rolls, but when I received them none of them were spicy at all, they didn't have a ton of flavor, and I was a bit worried about food poisoning because they didn't sit super well when I ate them. Thankfully I did not wind up getting food poisoning, but I did feel kinda gross for a bit after.
Very worth noting I got AYCE at lunch time. It was overall an okay experience. It was quiet and uncomfortable though, not super friendly, food wasn't very good, service wasn't bad but I was one of two people there. I genuinely hope they improve the flavor and atmosphere because I think that would go a long way, but seeing the other people who have left negative reviews and their alleged interactions with the manager I'm not sure.
TL;DR, I don't regret eating it, but I will probably not be returning unless someone invites me and gives me reason to believe it's gotten better.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
DonaldTrumpet13
This place is has some great sushi my favorite was the hot August night roll which was rolled in hot cheeto dust and fried. Everything else was Hella good too. Little pricey though
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Luke Riley
Fast service, fresh fish. Quick for lunch! I wish they had a little more diversity on the menu, but what they had was very good. Good rice to fish ratio. I had the mussels which were awesome, they were cooked perfectly. I also had spicy tuna hand rolls, a few yellowtail nigiri, a few Mickey Mouse nigiri and the volcano roll. Very good all around and will be back next time I'm in the area for lunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Linda Davis
Back again this week. Love this restaurant. Great fresh sushi and excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cathrynne Navarro
Will definitely be coming back. Great service. Great quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Green
Not enjoyable food was really bland and when we talked to the manager thought we were just trying to get free food even though we paid for everything and left all the food.
Dude Cole
Food is overpriced. I really liked the service and the food was okay, but the servings for the price are almost criminal. The portions are way too small for the price. I feel bad, because the service was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Shey G
I was super excited to support and try a new sushi place in town! I heard very mixed things prior to going but wanted to make that decision for myself with my own experience.
Looking at the menu choices were enticing! They were different from other places i've been before and was looking forward to it! The environment itself was very clean and bright and the service was okay.
I got Mussels as an appetizer and the temperature was inconsistent (most were cold and one was warm) so I figured "oh, maybe they just serve them differently from other places." I also ordered takoyaki and got something else by mistake that I wasn't able to eat due to a food allergy. Our rolls arrived and they all tasted the same. Another roll arrived and I specifically asked for no avocado because I am severely allergic to it and it arrived with avocado. Mistakes happen! No big deal. I get it. So I sent it back and the waitress seemed a little irritated. Which also, understandable.
Our waitress came back and asked how our food was. We hadn't touched much of it. We wanted to be honest, and mentioned that it was a bit bland and that the rolls tasted alike despite being different. She told us she would have the manager come over to speak to us.
The manager came by and we iterated what we had told our waitress; that the rolls tasted the same, ect. In hopes that perhaps we could have them re-made. He immediately said that everyone has different tastes and that he's "never had not one single person complain about the food." We had mentioned that we just wanted to bring it to his attention. And that the waitress asked and we gave her an honest answer. The manager kept reiterate that everyone's taste is different and that no one ever complains and continued on to say "I don't know what you expect me to do about this. I'm not just going to give out free food." Clearly the conversation wasn't going anywhere productive. We never asked for free food. He got very defensive very quickly. After that uncomfortable conversation; we were waiting for our check to pay, and noticed the manager talking to his waitresses and chefs and looking in our direction quite obviously talking about the situation that had just occurred. He seem very visibly upset as if we had attacked him personally. At this point we were all very uncomfortable. We got our check, we paid it and left. We barely touched our food; so it was all still on the table and paid almost $100.
I'm not one to normally post a bad review and I understand how poorly it can effect a small business; but this was important to me to post this because I don't want anyone else to have this uncomfortable of an experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Chumani Kukonu
I want to start by saying I’m not one to ever write reviews and I had zero intentions to, until our interaction with the manager. We got mussels that were cold and sitting in cold broth and the entree and rolls were all bland. Everything almost tasting exactly the same because it all lacked flavor. When our server asked how everything was, I mentioned these things and she said she would have the manager come over. When I reiterated everything to him, he immediately became defensive saying everyone has their own taste, we were the first to ever complain since they opened, and that there was nothing he could do about it so he didn’t know what we expected, insinuating we were expecting a free meal. Mind you, a majority of the food remained on the table when we left. I told him that I never said I expected anything but my intention was to inform them of how I felt the food was. He continued to push and repeat himself a few times that nobody complains and he’s not going to give us free food just because we have different taste than other people. He clearly had an uneasy and almost confrontational demeanor. Once he left and we waited for our bill, we could obviously see him telling other staff about us. As if it wasn’t already uncomfortable enough. We never asked for anything, only offered honest feedback when we were asked and it was clearly not received well and seemed to be taken very personally. Even if the food was good, that interaction alone would make me never return and dissuade anyone from going.
This is the best thing to happen to Carson city! We needed a new sushi spot for sure! This place incorporates different flavors from traditional sushi like using hot Cheetos is genius! Love Ganbaru!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Wang
We are super happy with the rolls and sushi there! Very delicious and good looking as well! The price is also good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jess Renner
Good food that came quick, and a good selection of sushi rolls you don't see at the other places.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Roll, Sushi, Edamame
josh Lostoyota
We found our new go to sushi restaurant. We got the ayce and everything was amazing. Glad to find a place that is clean, efficient and is bringing new flavors to carson city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Roll, Tempura, Sushi, Edamame
Brett Gard
Went here for lunch. The sushi was fresh and tasted amazing! We really liked the size of the rolls and the flavor of the rice. Not all sushi places get this right, Ganbaru nailed it. Great job! We will be back!
I was intrigued to see another AYCE sushi spot open in the area and went for the first time on my own. No noticeable difference (better or worse) than my regular spot, but good enough to come back and try some more rolls. Second visit was with a friend and her 1YO for lunch. Again, pretty good sushi and attentive service. However, my friend was told that her ONE YEAR OLD would be charged the kid’s lunch price of $18. Confused, she repeated that he is 1YO and was met with just a blank stare. She ended up having to order a separate a la Carte roll for him, which he ate 2 pieces of, as expected. Overall, a decent option for a sushi meal, but not if you plan to bring young children. Head down the street instead.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
I really wanted to like Ganbaru. Any new sushi place is one that I'd like to support, but the food was pretty disappointing. I got excited seeing all the spicy flavorful sounding rolls, but when I received them none of them were spicy at all, they didn't have a ton of flavor, and I was a bit worried about food poisoning because they didn't sit super well when I ate them. Thankfully I did not wind up getting food poisoning, but I did feel kinda gross for a bit after.
Very worth noting I got AYCE at lunch time. It was overall an okay experience. It was quiet and uncomfortable though, not super friendly, food wasn't very good, service wasn't bad but I was one of two people there. I genuinely hope they improve the flavor and atmosphere because I think that would go a long way, but seeing the other people who have left negative reviews and their alleged interactions with the manager I'm not sure.
TL;DR, I don't regret eating it, but I will probably not be returning unless someone invites me and gives me reason to believe it's gotten better.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
This place is has some great sushi my favorite was the hot August night roll which was rolled in hot cheeto dust and fried. Everything else was Hella good too. Little pricey though
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Fast service, fresh fish. Quick for lunch! I wish they had a little more diversity on the menu, but what they had was very good. Good rice to fish ratio. I had the mussels which were awesome, they were cooked perfectly. I also had spicy tuna hand rolls, a few yellowtail nigiri, a few Mickey Mouse nigiri and the volcano roll. Very good all around and will be back next time I'm in the area for lunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Back again this week. Love this restaurant. Great fresh sushi and excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will definitely be coming back. Great service. Great quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not enjoyable food was really bland and when we talked to the manager thought we were just trying to get free food even though we paid for everything and left all the food.
Food is overpriced.
I really liked the service and the food was okay, but the servings for the price are almost criminal. The portions are way too small for the price. I feel bad, because the service was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
I was super excited to support and try a new sushi place in town! I heard very mixed things prior to going but wanted to make that decision for myself with my own experience.
Looking at the menu choices were enticing! They were different from other places i've been before and was looking forward to it! The environment itself was very clean and bright and the service was okay.
I got Mussels as an appetizer and the temperature was inconsistent (most were cold and one was warm) so I figured "oh, maybe they just serve them differently from other places." I also ordered takoyaki and got something else by mistake that I wasn't able to eat due to a food allergy. Our rolls arrived and they all tasted the same. Another roll arrived and I specifically asked for no avocado because I am severely allergic to it and it arrived with avocado. Mistakes happen! No big deal. I get it. So I sent it back and the waitress seemed a little irritated. Which also, understandable.
Our waitress came back and asked how our food was. We hadn't touched much of it. We wanted to be honest, and mentioned that it was a bit bland and that the rolls tasted alike despite being different. She told us she would have the manager come over to speak to us.
The manager came by and we iterated what we had told our waitress; that the rolls tasted the same, ect. In hopes that perhaps we could have them re-made. He immediately said that everyone has different tastes and that he's "never had not one single person complain about the food." We had mentioned that we just wanted to bring it to his attention. And that the waitress asked and we gave her an honest answer. The manager kept reiterate that everyone's taste is different and that no one ever complains and continued on to say "I don't know what you expect me to do about this. I'm not just going to give out free food." Clearly the conversation wasn't going anywhere productive. We never asked for free food. He got very defensive very quickly. After that uncomfortable conversation; we were waiting for our check to pay, and noticed the manager talking to his waitresses and chefs and looking in our direction quite obviously talking about the situation that had just occurred. He seem very visibly upset as if we had attacked him personally. At this point we were all very uncomfortable. We got our check, we paid it and left. We barely touched our food; so it was all still on the table and paid almost $100.
I'm not one to normally post a bad review and I understand how poorly it can effect a small business; but this was important to me to post this because I don't want anyone else to have this uncomfortable of an experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
I want to start by saying I’m not one to ever write reviews and I had zero intentions to, until our interaction with the manager. We got mussels that were cold and sitting in cold broth and the entree and rolls were all bland. Everything almost tasting exactly the same because it all lacked flavor. When our server asked how everything was, I mentioned these things and she said she would have the manager come over. When I reiterated everything to him, he immediately became defensive saying everyone has their own taste, we were the first to ever complain since they opened, and that there was nothing he could do about it so he didn’t know what we expected, insinuating we were expecting a free meal. Mind you, a majority of the food remained on the table when we left. I told him that I never said I expected anything but my intention was to inform them of how I felt the food was. He continued to push and repeat himself a few times that nobody complains and he’s not going to give us free food just because we have different taste than other people. He clearly had an uneasy and almost confrontational demeanor. Once he left and we waited for our bill, we could obviously see him telling other staff about us. As if it wasn’t already uncomfortable enough. We never asked for anything, only offered honest feedback when we were asked and it was clearly not received well and seemed to be taken very personally. Even if the food was good, that interaction alone would make me never return and dissuade anyone from going.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
This is the best thing to happen to Carson city! We needed a new sushi spot for sure! This place incorporates different flavors from traditional sushi like using hot Cheetos is genius! Love Ganbaru!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We are super happy with the rolls and sushi there! Very delicious and good looking as well! The price is also good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food that came quick, and a good selection of sushi rolls you don't see at the other places.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Roll, Sushi, Edamame
We found our new go to sushi restaurant. We got the ayce and everything was amazing. Glad to find a place that is clean, efficient and is bringing new flavors to carson city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Roll, Tempura, Sushi, Edamame
Went here for lunch. The sushi was fresh and tasted amazing! We really liked the size of the rolls and the flavor of the rice. Not all sushi places get this right, Ganbaru nailed it. Great job! We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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