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    Ginza Buffet Rock Hill

    3.0 (222 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    GINZA BUFFET ROCK HILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Gary L.

    Haven't been to a Buffett in a longgg time, it was very clean, service was perfect, food was all at perfect temps, and all very tasty. Sushi bar was nice & well kept, really just a pleasant experience!

    Jon L.

    My Son Ben told me about taking his 4 kids here and how much they liked it. Then I heard/read where they had some unfavorable food inspections results. Today, I decided to go and determine for myself. I took a photo of their 'A' rating by the SC State Inspectors. I found the place to be very clean. There were actually employees dusting and cleaning while I was there for lunch on a Sunday. When you enter, check-in with the seating hostess. They will bring you a beverage and explain how things work. There will be someone assigned to your table to answer questions and bring additional beverages. You can also pay that person or check-out at the entrance/exit. There is a massive amount of food. I didn't try any of the sushi options but they had a lot. I had the salt/pepper shrimp which was not good. I had the crawfish which was not good. I had the Korean beef which was very good as was the Baow Buns and Shu Mai. The bbq ribs were cold, even though I got there just after 11am when they open. They also have a nice selection of fresh fruit and vegetables. My favorite was the hot and sour soup, it was very good. You can also opt for the Hibachi style where you pick your entree and they cook it on the grill for you. The place is massive with multiple large rooms. They advertise over 150 items on their buffett. It's well lit and they pipe in happy K-Pop music. At $23.85, better bring your appetite and you'll pay by the pound for your 'go box'. If you're 65 or over you will receive a 10% discount with your ID. I noticed quite a few Asian families, dining in and taking out. Very large free parking area.

    Cold crab legs ! Good but served on ice ..
    Jane T.

    Heard on the radio this restaurant had a horrible health record review recently. Make sure you check it out before you go. It sounded really bad. Really really bad.

    Michael L.

    Over priced bland large selection of the worst food I've tasted I went for the seafood but the crab legs taste like they boiled it in mop water the crawfish just sitting in brown hot soup and when you open the tail it turns to mush. The fried fish was dry as a bone with no seasoning. The waitress asked me if I needed anything not once. I had to stop the waitress to get a refill and my last refill she took my drink away another one came with the check. I should have read the parking lot and went to Texas Roadhouse across the parking lot I will never eat there again

    Luke L.

    The food here is always amazing!! You can see how fresh the food is just from the steam that flys off the buffet!!! Mark and Michelle are amazing individuals here who always care for the customer!!! Everyone in this building is amazing and does a phenomenal job at making you feel at home!!!! 10/10 if you haven't been or want the best around come here for sure !!!!!!

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    Rob W.

    Having past by this location many times , it has been difficult to tell by the crowds or cars in the parking lot due to the trees in front if they are open or busy. This is in front of the Rock Hill Galleria mall. Since Covid many buffets were closed. This was no exception. One day I made it a mission to seek this place out and try everything which was offered. The parking lot was half full. The food was well stocked and the restaurant guest were very busy at the buffet. Since this is a buffet. People will generally be in and out pretty quickly. I guess they have about 300 chairs so the tables rotate very quickly. I have added a few pics of a variety of food but they have so much more. They kept the food fresh and rotated on the food bar the entire time. Best buffet in town. Service was very friendly and removed all plates quickly. I would definitely recommend to everyone. It's a very good value for the largest selection of food to choose from. Looking forward to the next visit. NcFoodguy

    Yunhea K.

    We saw a post for this buffet and I've been dying to go to see what the hype is about. I've been to a few buffets in Columbia and I have a favorite so I wanted to see if this could top it. Sadly it didn't but if you have a certain taste for something, definitely try this out. This is the only one I've been to that has crab legs so If you want that and crawfish, this is definitely your spot. They do also have a way better sushi station than most with rolls, nigiri and sashimi options. There were some things they didn't have that I wanted which was different types of chicken options (I like honey chicken at blossom) and they didn't have coconut shrimp . But they had everything else I typically love at the buffet. Their egg rolls were filling and pretty good with a nice crunch. They had these sesame balls that had a mochi like consistency that I really enjoyed as well. They actually have pork steam buns and shumai that other buffets dont have and they also have a lot of americam options for picky customers and kids. The restaurant itself looked pretty clean and they have a beautiful lobby/waiting area. The pond with Koi fish was so pretty to look at. I'd give it a 6/10 tbh.

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    Victoria G.

    Overall pretty good for the price point. Not the best, not the worst but for the price of a buffet you can't beat it. Staff was attentive and helpful which was good. They offer hibachi, sushi, and all kind of Chinese options.

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    Loni S.

    Came here thinking it might still be Ambers but it's now Ginza which turns out to be delicious too. We were greeted and seated fast and headed straight to the bars. They have so much to choose from even during lunch that we went back and forth a few times. The egg drop soup mixed with wonton was delicious, the shumai was also very good. The fried calamari was amazingly tender and flavorful, salmon and fried fish were good along with the cheesy crab. Most of the things I tried were good but the sweet and sour was a little different than what I'm used to at my local Chinese restaurant. I'll need to come back a few more times to actually see what all is good and not but almost everything was worth eating.

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    Absolutely wonderful. Food great, Service great, and extremely clean. This has been completely redone. You will thank me.

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    gave me food poisoning. Food was old, and place was clean but still just wasn't appealing.

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    Went there Friday night for dinner the food was cold sushi was dry this wax the first time it was bad

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    Ambiance is definetly impressive, food quality is good and friendly staff. I recommend anyone to go check out.

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    I love the new look of the place and the new buffet layout is easier to navigate. Their egg drop soup and shumai are my favorites!

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