Makoto Asian Cuisine - Avenel

Located in Avenel, this undiscovered gem offers an All-you-can-eat option for $28 (as of 2022). The delicious flavors make it a worthwhile dining experience. My favorite dishes were the meat satay and the tempura-fried shrimp, sweet potato, and scallops. Be sure to plan ahead as the space is small, and note that there is an 18% gratuity required for parties of 6 or more.

I love this restaurant! They have a great selection of sushi and appetizers. The staff was friendly and accommodating when we had a large group. You can choose to order from the menu or the buffet (we went with the buffet because we were hungry). I highly recommend this place if you're craving sushi.

The House Salad was disappointing - just iceberg lettuce and a thin slice of red cabbage, with no tomatoes, cucumber, onions, olives, or croutons. Additionally, I requested blue cheese dressing but did not receive it. The Wonton Soup was delicious and the Yellowtail sushi was good.

The sushi and sashimi at this restaurant are fantastic! The all-you-can-eat option is a great value for those with big appetites. The service is excellent as well. The only downside is that they automatically add an 18% gratuity without giving customers the option to adjust it themselves. The dishes are also very attractive.

The Salmon Teriyaki is priced at $20 plus, but what you receive are two very small slices of thinly cut salmon - more like one piece sliced into two! This is disappointing and feels like a cheat to the customer. For the same price at a supermarket, you would get a nice, thick salmon steak. I would have walked up to the restaurant staff to show them the size of the salmon on my plate compared to the price I paid. Instead of a substantial portion of salmon, the dish is mostly filled with onions, baby corn, and other cheap vegetables. It feels more like a vegetable teriyaki with a small piece of salmon added. This is misleading and leaves the customer feeling cheated out of a satisfying meal. The portion size is not enough to even feed one person, let alone two. While salmon is an expensive fish, for the price of $20 or more, one would expect a decent portion size, which was not the case here. I would not recommend ordering these protein dishes again, as you may end up feeling cheated in terms of portion size.