Ocean Samurai Cburg | All-You-Can-Eat Sushi & Hibachi | 海の侍日本料理放题

Natalia M.G.

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Ocean Samurai Christiansburg, Virginia Sunday, April 19th, 2026 ~1-3PM This was a repeat visit for me and my family—we come here pretty often. It was a chill, rest-and-recovery kind of day, and we were in the mood to eat out. This place is always a go-to because you get a large amount of food for great value, especially with the all-you-can-eat option, which we chose. The interior has a cozy, slightly upscale feel with low lighting and nice, authentic decor. There’s a cherry blossom tree decoration near the bar and other small details that make the space feel warm and inviting. The exterior, on the other hand, is pretty plain and tucked into a strip of businesses—it honestly doesn’t do the inside justice. When we went, it was moderately busy but still quiet and relaxed. The vibe leans casual but works well for a low-key date night, and everything was clean and well-maintained. We were greeted warmly and seated right away. The all-you-can-eat system is straightforward: about $30 per person for a large menu (85+ items), with up to 4 items per person at a time. There’s a 100-minute time limit, last call 20 minutes before the end, and unfinished food is charged at full price. There’s also a higher-tier option for around $40 with additional premium items. Since we’ve been here multiple times, we didn’t need the rules explained, but everything is pretty easy to understand. Service was solid—food came out at a reasonable pace (especially since it’s made fresh), and staff checked in often enough that we were rarely waiting to order. I never felt rushed, and the pacing felt smooth. Staff were more neutral than outgoing but still friendly and efficient. The only small issue was that they were out of chocolate mochi, which is usually my go-to dessert. Food quality was consistently good across all rounds. I got a variety of foods (listed and pictured below). The house salad is simple but comes out quickly, and the ginger dressing is amazing (when they don’t go light on it). The crab salad has a great balance of creamy and crunchy, and the pork gyoza are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside—especially good dipped in spicy mayo or yum-yum sauce. The crab rangoons were also a highlight, with a crispy shell and creamy, slightly sweet filling. The shrimp yakisoba had good flavor but only about three pieces of shrimp. The marble rock and roll is one of my favorites—it’s filling without being too heavy, making it great for pacing. The chicken katsu was crispy and flavorful, especially with its sauce. The hibachi shrimp tasted great but had a noticeably small portion (about 4–5 pieces), which was my main critique. The shrimp tempura was crispy and paired well with the katsu sauce. I also tried the strawberry mochi for the first time since they were out of chocolate—still enjoyable, though I prefer chocolate. At around $30 per person on weekends, the value is excellent. I easily ate the equivalent of $90–100 worth of food compared to regular menu prices, so it definitely feels worth it—especially if you have a big appetite. Overall, this is always a reliable and enjoyable experience. I’d definitely come back again, especially when I’m craving sushi and want to try a wide range of items without overspending. I’d recommend it to sushi lovers, big eaters, or anyone who enjoys trying a variety of dishes in one meal. ~~ What I Ordered (Photo Reference) Here’s a breakdown of everything I got so you can match it with my photos, see the variety, and identify each item (and sorry in advance—the table was a bit messy): Round 1: - House Salad - Crab Salad - Pork Gyoza - Crab Rangoons - Spicy Mayo & Yum-Yum sauce Round 2: - Crab Salad - Shrimp Yakisoba - Marble Rock & Roll - Chicken Katsu Round 3: - Hibachi Shrimp (2x) - Shrimp Tempura - Chicken Katsu Round 4: - Hibachi Shrimp - Shrimp Tempura - Strawberry Mochi (2x)

Caylen Wolfer

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Update 8/3/26 - Been back a few times since the original review, and I'm happy to say things have been great every time! Even went on a busy Friday night, where food was still quick and servers were on top of things. Going to bump up my rating from a 4 to a 5. If you love sushi, I highly recommend folks coming here if you haven't already! Original 4-star review 4/26/26 - Ever since AYCE became an option, this has been one of our favorite dining spots. We typically go on weekday evenings, and typically receive good service and excellent food. But there have been several visits, including this past weekend, where we've been a little frustrated with waitstaff and the quality of the food. During our most recent visit, we really struggled to get our waitress to come by our table so we can put in our orders. I mostly enjoy nigiri, which with the 4 dish limit gives me far less food per round than ordering rolls, so when we have to wait over 20 minutes for waitstaff to come back to take our order long after I finished my previous round, it can be a bit disappointing. Usually they are on top of it, but it was particularly bad this past visit. Also I have no idea what was happening in the back, but the construction of the nigiri seems to vary wildly depending on who I can only assume is the chef prepping it. These two photos are from this last visit of the same order of inari and tamago nigiri- one was very well prepared, while the other looks like it was just smashed on the plate and sent out. There have been several other times when my husband and I notice that our pieces of nigiri look very different from one another, where some pieces look terribly constructed and others look awesome. My husband and I really do love this place, and we will keep coming back, but I just really hope that the waitstaff and chefs continue to improve and streamline the AYCE experience. I don't want what keeps happening to us on occasional visits to be someone else's first experience, potentially dissuading them from coming again. This place can be amazing! But I also just want it to be consistent.

Royal Grubbs

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

I had to highly recommend this sushi spot. I’m a big sushi guy, and this one checked almost all the boxes for me. Fair pricing, great quality food. I wish the menu was a little bigger, but this one is good. I went there with my family and I ate 77 sushi. The weight staff didn’t seem annoyed or anything like they usually do at these places after you start eating a lot. I will definitely be back!

Robin Broome

3 out of 5 stars★★★☆☆

The food was surprisingly bland. I don't like spicy food but this food seemed like it didn't even have any salt in it. The soup tasted strange. I couldn't eat it. The teriyaki chicken has a great presentation but the taste was mediocre. The other items in the plate weren't very tasty.. I liked the overall decor but the restaurant didn't smell very good (maybe it was just our table and it had been wiped down with a sour rag - not sure). There was a clump of hair on our silverware which was most disturbing. Our waitress never came to check on us after our food arrived.