IGI BBQ and Sushi Bistro

Unfortunately I have to say all in all I’m disappointed with our experience. The restaurant right now at least is reservations only. I booked 2 weeks ahead of time and still didn’t get the desired dining time I wanted. We got there and the place was packed and loud so if you want to have a conversation with someone, good luck. Not a romantic couples date spot in the least. We were seated and waited an awfully long time for someone to come to our table, keep in mind there’s a pretty strict 2 hour time limit in place here, your times are even scribbled on your order sheet as reference. We finally had a server come and explain how the menu works after we explained it’s our first visit. We ordered and waited a long time again to get our food delivered. To the point that we were getting annoyed because several tables that arrived after us were getting heaps of food delivered and well into their meals. Food finally came and honestly at the steep $40.95 per person price tag, it wasn’t worth it. You can see from past reviews and my pictures that the price has literally skyrocketed. They offer no guidance on cooking, you just toss things on your in table bbq and hope for the best. I’d suggest skipping the sushi because it’s sloppy and just mediocre. A lot of rice and seaweed and not much else. So the sushi was a big disappointment. The beer price tag was a bit of a shock too, at $10 for a single pint. The bathrooms are pretty run down and gross. Doors don’t latch and the toilet didn’t flush. Our server was nice enough, not outstanding service or anything, just adequate. The parking lot is atrocious with huge severe bumps and holes. The parking spaces are a joke, so tiny, you can barely get in and out of your vehicle. Overall I’m glad to have given this restaurant a shot but I was not wowed and am not in a rush to return.

AYCE Sushi and BBQ was good. Lots of different things to eat and everything comes out pretty fast. Meal includes ice cream at the end. They said they only take reservations at this time so make sure you call in. If you go late, I recommend you go 2-2.5 hrs before closing. I made a reservation for 8pm when they closed at 9:30. However, we felt really rushed. The person on the phone verified a 9:30 closing time but didn't let us know the kitchen closes at 9:00.

Excellent All you can eat sushi and Korean BBQ buffet. They have quality sashimi, the BBQ is also amazing, try the BBQ short ribs. Try not too order to many rolls I found they put alot of rice as filler. Sashimi and tempura are excellent. Come hungry because you'll want to get your money's worth. $50-55 after tip and tax.

Lunch ayce is 36$/person and dinner is 45$/person. The service was good but the food was not that great. Not a lot of options, their rolls were like 5/10. Not worth the money. The only really good thing was the ice cream.

IGI bbq & Sushi Bistro has lots of hits and missed. It is a missed for us. I understand why they limit patrons to stay for 2hrs so they may able to accommodate another customer. But in reality, no one stays for more than 2hrs once they are full. It's an unnecessary implementation and only adds a negative vibe once you enter the place feeling that you are rushed to finish your meal. Besides, you are paying $40-50 per person, only to be rushed. If you are on a date, this is not the place to take a special someone. My husband and I felt we should have spent our hundred dollars elsewhere. I don't even know why their maki is so sad. It's all rice.

Great variety of foods. Kinda pricey but it's worth it. Need to reserve days ahead before you go. This place is always fully booked.

This was my first time at a Korean bbq so I watched some YouTube videos so I'd know what to expect. The videos I watched showed a lot of condiments and sauces so you could really experiment and mix and match with flavors and textures. I don't know if it was because it is all you can eat but the only condiments we were offered were a hot sauce, a peanut sauce, and what appeared to be minced garlic. The server never explained how to use the sauces and condiments. Are we supposed to apply the minced garlic while we are cooking or is it a condiment to be applied after? There was no lettuce or any other medium to eat the food so we just ordered raw meat, grilled it, dipped it into one of the two sauces and ate it. It was tasty but somewhat underwhelming and disappointing. Everything ends up tasting the same. I think the grill should have been hotter because the vegetables took forever to grill and the shrimp never turned pink so we didn't eat it. We did order some nigiri sushi and rolls which weren't too bad but the nori in the rolls was very tough and dry which wasn't pleasant. Not the best sushi I've ever had. We tried the ice cream for dessert. My guest had the strawberry and I had the green tea. There were ice crystals in the green tea ice cream which had me thinking it had been sitting there for a while. My guest wanted to try the Wagyu which we did but it was very bland. No seasoning and the sauces didn't really raise the flavor. I had always wanted to try Wagyu but after this experience I don't think it's worth the extra cost. I usually give most restaurants I don't review positively a second chance but I don't think I'll be back here. Based on the YouTube videos I watched this place didn't really meet the expectation. I'll try another Korean BBQ but never an all you can eat place as they seemed to snip a lot out of the experience in order to meet their margins for profit. I was definitely disillusioned with the experience.

Came here on a special occasion, sisters birthday. Staff was very friendly, speedy and very accommodating. Highly recommend doing their all you can eat Korean BBQ. Great atmosphere. You guys made my sisters birthday a special and memorable one! Thank you IGI BBQ! A1 on the food and service!!

IGI is a very fun place to go for dinner! Their all-you-can-eat menu is a bit pricey, but definitely worth it if you have a hearty appetite. Their menu has tons of sushi options, as well as Korean BBQ options. Lots of different vegetables & meats to choose from. Make sure you go hungry as there is so much to try! Very fun date night place, just make sure you make a reservation in advance as they rarely have availability to take walk-ins.

We love the All You Can Eat Lunch and Dinner here. Definitely in Winnipeg, IGI has the best selection of meats, side dishes, etc. I would recommend booking a reservation as they can get busy. There is a two hour limit which depending on the day they may strictly enforce. The servers are friendly. However, you do need to get their attention if they need something as they’re often looking after many tables at once and are not able to anticipate if you need something.

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