Ristorante Giapponese Pan In Torino

16/11/2025: In the wake of the success of this type of restaurant, here's a huge, glittering, opulent establishment where mirrors, gilding, jungles of fake foliage, and other extravagant decorative elements transport you to a slightly alienating atmosphere, given that it's located right next to the Porta Nuova railway tracks, which was once home to a railway workers' club. Oriental food—a fusion of China, Japan, and Korea (I think), with a focus on sushi—is served with an all-you-can-eat menu, meaning you can eat as much as you want for a fixed price, excluding drinks and dessert. A menu that appeals to young people but leaves grandparents perplexed: as a grandmother, I took my teenage grandchildren here, along with a couple of friends, and between dinner and numerous bottles of water at €4 each, desserts, and sweets, I ended up with a whopping bill. You order on a tablet, and the dishes promptly arrive in tiny portions, practically tastings, each served on a large white plate. The table is immediately cluttered with empty plates, which are taken away on gigantic supermarket-style carts, only much larger, that are wheeled around for this purpose. There must be dozens of dishwashers in the kitchen. Great organization and a packed place, these Orientals know their stuff, but for me, who mostly "observed" and ate very little, it's an experience I won't repeat.

02/11/2025: A very friendly and attentive place, with a pleasant atmosphere and truly delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented sushi. Overall, the food is very good, although the staff could still improve their service a bit. Overall, a positive experience, and I'd gladly return!