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    Eastern Buffet

    3.3 (79 reviews)
    InexpensiveSushi Bars, Seafood, Buffets
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Michelle F.

    I would really give this 3.5 stars. But they did not have mussels! A construction worker was looking for them too. We were disappointed to see they only had baby clams. They are fine but just so small. My Dad and his wife love this place. Coco the server hugged them and is the SWEETEST! Wow, she is just delightful. Anyway, the sushi I ate was fine. I didn't think it was the best but nothing wrong with it. They have a salad bar but I skipped that because I eat way too many salads in general. The mushrooms were great as was the pepper steak. The spring roll was not too great. They have a hibachi station. The lady working there could use a break because she was.........grouchy. Anyhow, I chose noodles, a variety of veggies and shrimp. I did not expect much but the shrimp was so delicious. My Dad's wife got chocolate ice cream and said it tasted like strawberry ice cream. He tasted it and thought it tasted spoiled. Very odd. They told Coco. I was skipping dessert anyway just because I was full. When I come back, I would be ok with coming here again.

    Yummy food!
    Lorren P.

    The food and the selection here were great. I loved being able to try so many different foods! Everything we tried was fantastic! My youngest even tried sushi for the first time. When we arrived the service was a bit to be desired; we were told to sit at a certain table and the server went to wipe it down. She was so busy talking that we had completed a first round of gathering our food and our table still wasn't done. We then had to wait while she wiped off the table and gathered our drinks. The bathroom was a bit messy with paper towels and toilet paper everywhere. The sinks and toilets were clean (which was the only reason I used the restroom at all). I will definitely be going back and trying this restaurant again.

    Seafood

    After our last visit here several months ago, we tried several other buffets recommended by others--this is still the best around. We arrived about 1:00PM. The food was fresh and the variety was unlimited. I started with Sushi and seafood. The Sushi was fresh and as good as most Sushi bars in Columbia including the Sashimi. I ate 4-5 different types of Shrimp, clams, fried crab, octopus and squid. They have a fried food section, Mexican food, salad and desert bar. I always say I will save room for Hibachi, but I was too full. The service was prompt and attentive. Even though it is a buffet, the size of the rooms and the layout of the buffet prevented crowding. This is our favorite and we'll return frequently.

    A little sushi, steamed clams, calamari, and a chicken wings = tasty stuff.

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    7 years ago

    The workers are super nice and the food is great. Kind of expensive but definitely worth it :)

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    Food is amazing looks good well seasoned and good service I'm coming back agin. It's my fist time and I'm well impressed ..

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    please I beg you!!!! do not eat here!!! not worth a dang penny!!!!

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    12 years ago

    By far, it's my favorite chinese restaurant. There are plenty of selections to choose from and the food is fresh.

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    11 years ago

    This is the best Chinese Buffett I've had in a long time. The sushi is always very fresh and the food always fresh and hot.

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    8 years ago

    Good asf bruh like the servers always smiling n shit like the food is bomb and the crab Rangoon's b fire boi

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    11 years ago

    great price and for buffet sushi its not bad, best hibachi I have had in a long time

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    Had all the usual items you see at a Chinese restaurants and some unique things like fried blue crab, shrimp and corn.

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    4.3(162 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    I've visited another Konnichiwa location before, but this Lexington, South Carolina location is…read morestill a win for me. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly, and the service throughout the meal was attentive without being overbearing. The food absolutely delivered. The Red Lobster Roll and the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice are at the top of my list--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Everything came out in a timely manner and tasted just as good as it looked. Overall, great atmosphere, excellent service, and consistently delicious food. I'll definitely be back!

    Sunday Funday ... my wife found this spot on Tik Tok .... Upon entering we were greeted immediately…read morewith a smile. The actual location is very vibrant with an open floor plan that allows a lot of light ...now with the food ... I'll start by saying whoever made the sweet t needs a raise .... The menu is a lot but a good type of a lot with many choices. I ended up getting the Mr. ALLI-G Roll and the Red Snapper Bowl. Well welll well ... yelp family this Alli-G Roll we better than expected lol ... fried to perfection. Also the gator wasn't over cooked ... you can tell the preparers take their time and every dish has a different touch of excellence. Now for the Snapper Bowl .... I highly recommend ... the food bowl was delivered and I could still se the steam which I loved ... all the veggies were fresh fresh you could taste it. The snapper was amazing also. This spot leaves the extra seasoning up to you ... BUT your table has a bottle of yum yum sauce and you don't have to keep asking. Most importantly they are not stingy on the portions. I had half of my sushi rolls left and half of my bowl. Kudos to the staff also with the recommendations and setting the expectation of the dishes. They also worked as a team ... one waiter didn't see our drinks on the table and immediately asked if we put our order in. This was def worth the 35 min drive from the other side of town be sure to check them out. And another round of applause for the staff. I'll be back SOON .

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    Antai Asian Dining

    Antai Asian Dining

    4.3(159 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    While we were in town everyone was recommending we check out this place. We had a party of 9 and…read morewhen we arrived the table was ready, the bartender (david) made a wonderful recommendation for wine and everyone enjoyed their dining choices. After seeing the quality of fish at the sushi bar while being seated, I knew sushi was all I would be ordering and I was not disappointed. The entire Chen Family was so nice and accommodating. We will be here the next time we find ourselves in SC.

    My wife and I tried Antai Asian Dining for the first time on a Friday night, and we were seriously…read moreimpressed. From the moment we pulled up, the exterior set the tone -- very clean and inviting. Even with the Friday night rush, the hostess was warm and welcoming and got us seated quickly and efficiently, which we really appreciated. Our waitress was outstanding. She was attentive without being overbearing, checked on us consistently, and helped guide us through the menu with great recommendations. We started with the lobster spring rolls and a salmon roll. The spring rolls were crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with large chunks of lobster -- not skimpy at all. The salmon roll was some of the freshest sushi I've had in a long time. For my entrée, I ordered the walnut shrimp. The shrimp were gigantic, perfectly cooked, and the sauce was so good I literally slapped the table. No shame. We will absolutely be back. If you're looking for great Asian fusion with excellent service and fresh ingredients, Antai delivers.

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    4.3(274 reviews)
    7.5 mi
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    It is still the best sushi bar in the Southeast. They have the largest variety of fresh fish and…read moreother seafood, but they also make traditional chicken and steaks. The owner / chef Ryo takes care in what he's making and shows great pride in his finished product and it tastes great too. He gets fish that other restaurants do not have access to or have chosen not to purchase. I have seen flying fish, jellyfish, fresh Cobia, fresh Spanish mackerel, live clams and scallops and other seafood that you cannot obtain anywhere else. If you are looking for the best sushi in the area, you don't need to go anywhere else. You can go anywhere and buy a California roll but that is really not what I would consider sushi that's like going to Ruth Chris steakhouse and ordering a hot hot dog.

    The fact that I'm the only Asian customer at this place says it all…read more I ordered Inakaya Fried Chicken, which is a split bone chicken wing per their menu. I was given chicken nuggets and told they don't have chicken wings... Glad I found their menu online to prove I wasn't crazy. Everything is either overcooked, dry, or super salty. No idea why this place was even packed. Sushi rice was dry. The chicken nugget thing mentioned above was overly dry and salty. Tonkotsu Ramen was overcooked. Either they chose the wrong type of noodle or let it sit forever before serving it. The two slices of meat that came with the ramen was maybe from pork chop meat? Usually it's made with cha shew meat or pork belly. Two super lean and dry slices of meat made the bowl look like a joke. The noodle was salty enough that I don't even want to try the broth. Edamame was okay. Other than the fact that they don't look appetizing, the shell was brownish and many bean pockets (if you know what I was trying to say) were empty, that's probably the best dish on the table. If you want sushi or ramen or anything that's on their menu, do yourself a favor and please try to find it somewhere else.

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    Inakaya Watanabe - Beautiful fresh cut fish. Perfectly balanced with art from the sushi chef's.

    Beautiful fresh cut fish. Perfectly balanced with art from the sushi chef's.

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    Red Bowl

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    3.1(161 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    We used to frequent this location all the time. Figured we'd give it one more chance because our go…read moreto Thai place (mai Thai) was closed on Sundays. But immediately the service that the waitress informed us that they do not serve on Sundays, which must be new to us because we have always been here on Sundays and been able to do cocktails not only that the food was not the best not as fresh at all. Also, the waitress seemed to be very forgetful, even though we were literally one of four tables, it was 3 PM totally not busy at all. She must be too busy with her personal life or on her phone in the back room to attend and do her job properly. I rarely leave reviews like this, but I will never be coming here again. The owner or manager should really be more present and attentive as to how the servers speak to and communicate to PAYING customers. PAYING customers are literally how we fund your business! Don't forget that. RAY was our servers name. She was sweet enough but absolutely should NOT be a waitress or server anywhere. She really needs to look for a job that she's more qualified for. I was a server and bartender for over 10 years. It is really not that hard to get things right especially when you have four tables to attend to and that's it. This is the last straw. I told everyone in the restaurant never come back here sorry that I made a scene, but I highly recommend going to konnichiwa up the street. I promise you if this place does not reply or change it's ways I will recommend every single person coming in this is to rethink and drive half a mile to konnichiwa which is far better fresher and not frozen or rotted tasting food.

    1/26: Subsequent visits at non-peak times have been pretty good. Good food, attentive service.read more

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