I can't believe how confusing it was. Everyone was unwilling…read moreto speak. Next time I will use a translation app, if I can get a clue what language is used. Table service was non-existent. Dishes were never cleared. No tipping expected after the 12% service charge fee was added. Interesting. Senior discount not applied. $28 lunch. I left wondering if the dinner menu is different. English not spoken here or everyone is goofing and pretending. The hot pot broth is a mystery. No utensils were provided to cook with the hot pot. It's like they want you to put the the food in and don't take it out to eat.If you are food sensitive you are out of luck. I liked the BBQ probably because of MSG that I don't use at home. Service was non existent I had to use the nearby table for our used plates. You don't get the occasional, how is everything question, I assume no tips equals no table service. I got a kick out of when I asked for something I got blank looks. If servers don't speak I'd appreciate English labels, or a sheet of paper for the challenged.

Umi is a tough sell if you're going strictly for sushi. For a sushi buffet, the nigiri selection…read moreand overall quality are pretty underwhelming. The sashimi presentation is also a miss, served in small individual aluminum containers instead of laid out on a shared platter. It feels inefficient and less appetizing than grabbing fresh cuts with tongs. That said, the Chinese food side is actually solid. The BBQ squid stands out as one of the better items, while the ribs were disappointing, too fatty and drenched in sauce. I skipped the hot pot since the meats in the fridge didn't look particularly fresh or appealing. Compared to other locations, the East Brunswick spot seems to do a better job with both quality and keeping the sushi stocked. Drinks are another weak point. The bubble teas are overly sweet and not very good, though kids will probably enjoy them. I'd come back for some of the Chinese dishes and a few sushi pieces, but overall it feels overpriced for what you get.

I recently went to Flaming Grill & Supreme Buffet and honestly, it was such a solid food…read moreexperience, especially compared to my last visit to Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet. Sometimes you really just have to stick with the basics. The seafood here was fresh, which made all the difference. The seafood boil was flavorful and actually tasted like it was made right, not just sitting out. And the crabs? Fresh, seasoned well, and worth going back up for more. Everything felt consistent and satisfying, not overly fancy, just good food done right. After trying newer buffet spots that try to do too much, this reminded me that simple, fresh, and well-prepared always wins. Definitely a place I'd come back to when I want a reliable, no-miss buffet experience.

I've been consistently impressed with the amount of semi-fresh seafood options at Flaming Grill…read more Just take a look at the plate I started off with last time I went: clams on the half shell, shell-on shrimp cocktail, and a squid salad. I admittedly tried every type of sushi roll and came away liking them all. As far as a fish buffet, Flaming Grill is surprisingly adequate and fills in a void that's missing post-Covid. I believe that they're one of the last traditional buffets left in the state, and possibly even on the East Coast. However, the meat options are very much so hit-or-miss. I still find the beef brisket and any types of beef dishes to be unpalatable. The Orange Chicken-type dishes also seem to be packaged, processed and probably reheated. The chicken wings have a yellow sheen, but they've been like this every time I've visited so it's just the product they're using. They do have a hibachi grill in the back, which is their saving grace as they will prepare all types of meats fresh for patrons. The desserts are all okay too, with the amount of fresh fruit available being another saving grace. I found the soft-serve ice cream out of the machine in the back to be unpalatable, but they also have packaged ice creams available. Service is fine, clearing dishes occasionally and asking about refills, and the atmosphere is slightly dingy but still modern enough for the buffet. I'm surprised at how much foot traffic they get, but I suppose that's the only way to sustain a buffet especially at a sub-$20 price point. I'm grateful to have Flaming Grlll as an option for a solid buffet in town, and it can be possible to put together a couple of relatively healthy plates.

Everything is good! Cozy, friendly and most of all, the food is delicious!…read moreI have been there to eat and also order take- out! I am working my way through the menu!

After eating here twice in the past several months I would say they do an okay job overall but that…read moreis about all. Service is polite and efficient and the ambience is alright. But, the food is borderline. While some dishes are fine others are not up to par. Still you may want to give them are try as your milage may vary.

With a party of 11 to celebrate a birthday, they accommodated us with no problem, very flexible…read more Rudy our waiter was very friendly, professional and patient with us. We all ordered the Rodizio and were very happy we did. The hot and cold buffet offered a large selection of salads, vegetables and proteins (including meats!) as well as sides for the main course. We knew enough not to fill up with the carbs to save room for the meats. We would have been happy with just the buffet! The Rodizio came out hot, fast and nonstop. They come out first with chicken and pork, wait for the good stuff! The Pincanha was my favorite, along with the filet mingon and other steaks. The short ribs were chewy (maybe just a bad cut) and the lamb was gamey according to a guest - otherwise excellent. Try the grilled pineapple - very good. We had 3 large bottles of wine turned into sangria to 'die for'. Highly recommended. One thing I did not like was the bill included an automatic 20% tip (fine that's what I usually tip) but added another line for a tip. Maybe it's what they all do now but I believe 20% is generous. How many people didn't realize and tipped 40% by accident! Also strangely, they don't have voicemail, so if you call on a Tuesday (when they are closed) no machine picks up so you think they are out of business. That's a simple fix. I highly recommend Flames Brazilian Steakhouse and although it sounds expensive, it's no more than what you would pay at any other good restaurant. Well done.

Everything was great Plenty of food well cooked…read more Service (*****) Price reasonable Will go again Weak spots No Baked potatoes No mashed potatoes They did have a salad bar ****

My family and I wanting to try fresh seafood was amazed by all the different seafoods they have! we…read morewere immediately greeted, sat, and received our drinks and off you go! There is A LOT to choose from but it makes it fun and delightful! Take a little from here and there! Great variety! And of course lots for the kids to choose from!

In a state that has an abundance of Chinese buffets, they all seem to be cut from the same cloth:…read morebasic, no-frills, & you pay for what you get. You don't pay for a wonderful "experience" --- that was never part of the package. UMI Premium Sushi & Seafood Buffet changes that, and offers the Chinese Buffet in a setting that is bright, open, and beautifully decorated. There is no real "server" when you come here, all of the servers work as a collective --- you call one down, they bring you your drink, another passes by they collect your plate. These workers definitely work in harmony. Now I have to say: this Buffet is a bit pricier than the normal "Flaming Grill & Buffet" --- adults are $23.99 and kids are between $11-16. But remember: you getting not just the food --- your getting what most other buffets don't offer: AN EXPERIENCE. Besides the "hot dishes" like hibachi beef and orange chicken, UMI Premium Sushi & Seafood Buffet offers a wide variety not seen anywhere else: Hot Pot anyone? Included! Ramen? Included! Unlimited Bubble Tea? Included! Beverages? Included! Taste-wise I was thoroughly impressed. Since this is a popular buffet, it seems the food is refreshed quite often, meaning nothing will remain in the warmers for too long. Some of my favorites? Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Braised Pork Belly, and the Cantaloupe Boba Tea. True to it's name, this Buffet exceeded my expectations, was an absolute EXPERIENCE and I can't wait for another visit!

This place is just okay. I went here multiple times already. The service is fine, the food is also…read morefine. In my opinion, the best thing at this buffet is the sushi. They have around 15 options for rolls. The prices as of April 2026 are $28.99 per adult for dinner. The ambiance is nothing special, but there are some seats by the windows that offer a view of Richmond Terr.

Solo Brunch Experience: Clean Atmosphere, Mixed Flavors…read more I visited Sakura for brunch recently and had a bit of a mixed experience. On the positive side, the restaurant was exceptionally clean and spacious with plenty of seating. Since I visited during brunch, it was quite empty, which made for a quiet meal, though it did feel a bit pricey for a solo diner. The Food: Chicken Winng-ers! The were the winners, here. Chicken wings: were easily the highlight of the meal. They arrived crispy and super hot, as if they had just come straight from the kitchen. Sushi: The sushi was okay--decent enough, but not particularly memorable. Disappointments: Unfortunately, several other dishes didn't quite hit the mark. The lobster was far too salty to eat, the ribs were dry and lacked flavor, and the fried scallops were very greasy. Service: I found the staff to be not the friendliest during my visit, which added to the overall "blah" feeling of the food. While this specific meal wasn't for me given the price point (around $28.99 for the buffet), I appreciated the cleanliness of the space. I'm always happy to support local spots, but for the price, I was hoping for a bit more consistency in the food quality. Lobster & Ribs: "I struggled with the ribs being dry and the lobster being too salty to eat. For those who visit often, is this a common issue, or did I just catch them on an off day?"

We don't get to Mr Shrimp that often but when we do it's always a fine meal. This visit was more…read moreenjoyable then most as we caught them on a night they were not packed with people. They were barely half full and the noise was not extremely loud. I had the New England clam chowder and as usual it was a great start to the meal. Plenty of clams and potatos in a creamy white sauce. To start the meal they also provided bread sticks with sesame seeds which is a real nice alternative to dinner rolls. With the sticks they also providing a dipping sauce that really tasted great. This the only place I can remember having breadsticks during dinner and loved it. For dinner I had stuffed flounder with rice and vegetables. The fish was prepared real well and came with plenty of crabmeat and stuffing. Inside it was real moist and tasted great. Along with that was rice and mixed vegetables. In the restaraunt the vegetables were a bit harder then I would prefer but when I reheated the meal at home they were perfect. But if you you are an al dente vegetable they would be fine for you. My wife picked something off the specials of the day. Shrimp, Mahi, broccoli, mushrooms, pine nuts all over rice. She felt this was a great meal and would definitely get it again. It was a nice blend of a bunch of tastes and textures, and the pine nuts are always a great addition to a meal. With less people to deal with the service was right on point, with several returns to our table to make sure everything was well. I feel you will always have a great meal here. But at times there will be a wait to get a table and it will be a bit loud... But in my mind you will always walk out smiling

Local spot that caters to older local crowd. Hold tables for special customers vs new customers…read more Food is good but service seems overwhelmed when busy. Reservations don't always matter.

Small place , packed shelf's that looked well kept not a spec of dust. Extremely clean. Food was…read moregreat. The chicken or pork on a stick is a fantastic quick lunch.

Im not sure how the rating for this place is so high and definitely not the case for me when I…read morevisited the establishment today. I ordered (to go) Lechon (L) , Pork Menudo (M), Pork Adobo (S), Sinigang (L) and Palabok. Half of the lechon was nothing but fat and no meat, pork menudo was decent, Pork adobo sauce was too thick and a bit on the salty side, sinigang was also thick and hardly any meat and the palabok - good Lord! Im not sure when it was made but after heating it up, the orange sauce was still a full chunk, I've tried a lot of variations of this item and this is not palabok. Not recommending this place as I dont want to see disappointments on people faces. Very sad.

I haven't been to a buffet in sooo long so I was very excited going into this…read more First off, I was a little disappointed because it seemed like everyone had the same idea so the parking was full. But it was okay because we found street parking a little bit of a walk away and was able to still enjoy ourselves. My fiancé and I grabbed a bunch of food from their big variety and both left stuffed. Overall, I can't say it's the best quality of foods however, the selection was huge and for the price, this was actually very good! The service was great. They started us off with drinks as soon as we sat down and would ask us if we needed refills on these drinks whenever they were running low. Even though there was a lot of people, because the space itself is also big, it did not feel like we were overcrowded so that was also a plus!

Went here today for lunch…read more Nice establishment overall. They have a free parking lot, and the entrance is inside the hotel, you take the elevator upstairs to the buffet. However, when we arrived, nobody was at the front counter, so we walked to the inside counter to ask to be seated. The front desk guy clearly just came in for his shift since he was hurrying on his cell phone, carrying bags and had his jacket on. He came over looking very busy and disheveled, and when my mom politely asked if we should wait here to be seated, he rudely responded, "Well if there's no one at that counter then you come to this counter if you see the sign." Meanwhile... there was no sign saying that when we left. My mom was just asking a simple question, so the attitude was unnecessary. Just because you're stressed or running late doesn't mean you take it out on customers. F him for being rude to my nice mom and never coming to this place again. As for the food, it was pretty mediocre overall, that experience left a bad taste. The sushi selection had a good variety, and the desserts were honestly the best part. They have a chocolate fondue station plus vanilla, matcha, and swirl soft serve ice cream machines. At least the place was clean. Also, the waitress gives you a parking discount before you leave, so don't forget to ask.

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I used to have a 5 star review for this place. This has gradually changed and now it's to the point…read moreof NEVER going back there again. This last Saturday (2/14/26) was the absolutely last time. I don't even know where to begin. Let's start with this: when we were seated, we were given plastic utensils and had to beg for regular metal forks. Granted, it was a busy day, being Valentine's Day, but it was their responsibility to prepare. The food lately is atrocious. Disgusting. Trays remain empty and do not get refilled in a timely manner. They used to have a grill where they did freshly grilled meats. Now they have some dumb Raman bar that no one ever uses. When we were there I didn't see anyone come up there. All food counters are perpetually dirty. They used to clean all the time. Now they just leave the mess people make and it's gross. We've been disgusted after each time we go to this buffet - nausea and diarrhea guaranteed from the horrible food. Never again! This time we went, there were no drinks in the fridge, it was empty, there were no grilled meats, and the ones there were cold and looked old, counters are nasty. The entire place has gone to h*ll and is poorly managed now. I'd rather go to a real restaurant, with normal food and not this horror they're serving.