"Kenzo Sushi is an affordable AYCE casual sushi option in San Jose, CA. The quality and flavors are commensurate with the price point, which I would rank on the higher side of moderate. Where Kenzo truly wins is the variety of their hot, cold, and sushi offerings, which are more than what I've seen in the area so far. I am withholding one star due to ambiance, which is too bright for the cement and industrial design of the venue. An improvement would be to have dimmable LED incandescent style bulbs with a yellow hue (2700K light temperature) to make the venue seem more upscale, mysterious, and classy. Some light music would also enhance the atmosphere and to minimize the kitchen noises and hustle and bustle of people moving around. Furthermore, there is no sashimi option, which I think any AYCE would be remiss not to include. Last but, not least, the sushi rolls were filled with rice as if it were kimbap. I would much rather they cut back on the rice about 20% on the rolls, because we came for the fish, not the rice. Otherwise the dining experience was fine and as-expected, but the individual sushi options could have been executed much better with a proper rice to fish ratio as well as improved attention to an uplifted atmosphere."
