Yo Sushi — Review by BeardMeatsFood
London, United Kingdom — Japanese Sushi
Beard Meats Food takes on Yo Sushi's all-you-can-eat unlimited sushi belt challenge for 34.95 pounds, attempting to beat the house by consuming expensive plates. He manages to eat 47 plates in one hour, spending a final bill of 262.65 pounds before generously tipping 230 pounds to the staff. The sushi is fresh and varied with creative options, though the challenge reveals the strategic nature of maximizing expensive items.
What was great: Fresh sushi with variety of flavors, good sauce on rolls, creative specialty items like the chicken sushi taco and cotton candy cheesecake, friendly staff, reasonable value for money at the all-you-can-eat price point
What could improve: Limited all-you-can-eat selection restricted to belt items only, some plates appeared to have sauce applied inconsistently
The Dishes
The reviewer worked through an impressive array of sushi offerings from the conveyor belt, starting with tactical selections of higher-priced pink and orange plates. Notable dishes included the buri salmon nigiri, chicken katsu roll with smashed avocado, chunky chicken teriyaki roll which he found substantial and delicious, prawn katsu tiger roll with a fruity melony sauce, and the Cali Tiger roll which he declared his favorite with its umami-rich sauce. He sampled multiple salmon nigiri varieties, spicy salmon rolls, and specialized creations like the chicken sushi taco, which he praised as his top pick. For dessert, he enjoyed Mississippi mud cake and a Japanese-style fluffy cotton candy cheesecake. The sushi maintained freshness throughout the hour, with pieces ranging from four pieces per plate on standard items to more elaborate creations on specialty selections.
The Experience
The atmosphere was dynamic with staff actively managing the belt flow and monitoring the challenge. The staff remained friendly and accommodating throughout the hour-long challenge, even accommodating his unconventional addition of barbecue sauce to his sushi, which they deemed borderline acceptable. The restaurant had public liability insurance and implemented rules to minimize food waste by charging for unfinished dishes. The operation was smooth enough that they efficiently computed his final bill despite the unusually high plate count.
Value & Pricing
The all-you-can-eat offer was priced at 34.95 pounds for a one-hour Thursday afternoon session. The reviewer calculated he had made back his money after just eight plates. His final bill without the all-you-can-eat deal would have been 262.65 pounds, making the 34.95 pound investment an exceptional value despite targeting the most expensive items. He generously tipped 230 pounds, reflecting his satisfaction and perhaps guilt over the intentional focus on expensive plates.
Notable Moments
I reckon I can do eight bowls. Eight? Yeah. So you make your money back. I think I can beat the buffet.
Umami. You sound a bit middle class when you say that, don't you? Particularly for a 41-year-old that still wears a cap backwards and makes YouTube videos now.
I brought my own sauce. This may be considered somewhat heretical, but I like my sushi with a bit of barbecue sauce.
The record to beat was 45 plates, which he ultimately surpassed with 47 plates in the final moments. The challenge captured the intensity of speed eating against the clock, with strategic plate selection to maximize value.
The Verdict
Yo Sushi's unlimited belt buffet is excellent value and delivers fresh, well-prepared sushi with creative variety. The restaurant is best suited for enthusiastic sushi lovers willing to eat strategically, or those looking for an affordable way to sample multiple items without committing to individual plate purchases at standard pricing. While the all-you-can-eat restriction to belt items only limits menu variety, the quality and freshness of the offerings justify the experience. This is ideal for casual diners seeking great value and volume rather than fine dining sushi experiences.