The food was so fire, They have what I like to call the best…read moresushi in the whole world, if you love Chinese buffets, you need to stop reading my review and get in your car and drive here immediately

This was a really good Chinese buffet, and the little kitty robot it had made this place even…read morebetter. The quality of the food was better than most Chinese buffets, and they had a lot of variety. I wouldn't expect this gem way over here, especially with a crazy Ross store nearby. I think the location and it being far away are the only real knocks on this place. The patrons were friendly. The staff was very considerate, and the food was delicious. It was so delicious, due to the quality, you really could be full after a second or third round, unlike other restaurants with cheaper food quality, and you find yourself eating several plates just to feel full. While I'm not in this part of town often, I would happily go back.

This is a huge buffet. They probably have anything you may think you may want. They are located on…read moreFry road in the save shopping area as Ollie's, Michael's and Spec's to name a few. When you walk in you have to pay in advance and then you are directed to a hostess station that seats you. They will take your drink order then you are on to the Buffett. I was by no means able to try everything, I think it may take 1-2 visits maybe more. If you are out in that area and are hungry I highly encourage you to try them out.

Excellent service. Was able to accommodate a large group of 20 immediately. Impressed by both the…read moreservice and the range of cuisines available. Staff checked in often, cleared plates quickly. The buffet offers an unusually wide selection of dishes across multiple cuisines, and everything was fresh. Whether you're in the mood for sushi, classic American foods, seafood included shrimp, fish, and crab legs. Stations were well‑stocked and clean, even during busy periods. Overall, this buffet delivers a great combination of quality, choice, and genuinely good hospitality. It's an easy place to recommend for families, groups, or anyone who loves exploring different flavors in one meal.

The food and the service are very good. And the ambiance is wonderful . The waitress chose the…read morewonderful view for me and my family

Been here many times and I have to say that food consistency is still on the above average side…read more Service is also consistent bad But overall is still a come back for us

I have eaten here more than 10 times in the last 6 months. I love it. The staff are friendly and…read morethe food is amazing. They alter the menu from time to time to switch things up, and I like that. Its a surprise what I will get when I get there. I am actually going later on tonight.

came to umi buffet on a sunday after Christmas and it was…read moredecently packed, tho you can be seated almost right away food selection was great from your regular Chinese dishes, to sushi, hibachi, hot pot, seafood, blue bell icecream. i'm surprised peking duck was served along with dimsum. There were prime ribs, grilled / raw oysters, and snow crab legs galore. Their seafood and sushi station were beautifully decorated. Staff are very friendly, helpful and fast. I'd definitely recommend!

1. Service - the hostess and wait staff were outstanding and attentive. They filled your drinks as…read moresoon as it hit midway, and they took your plates away as soon as it was empty. When you come in, wait to be seated, order and pay at the table. 2. Price - approximately $15 a plate. 3. Ambiance - Classy restaurant. I love the white linen on the tables. Soft music, white and red walls with Thai decor. Natural lighting during the day with warm interior lighting. It appears that there has been a makeover to the restaurant. I like the new look more. It seems more upscale in appearance. Dress code here is business casual. 4. Food - I've had their YELLOW CURRY WITH CHICKEN AND WHITE RICE. Curry is a bit sweet to my liking, but overall, it was a good meal. Will have to try other dishes next time. Food presentation is nicely plated. Not messy or sloppy. 5. Cleanliness - dining area is clean. The waitstaff keeps this place in tip top shape. The only complaint I have, although not exactly about cleanliness, I would suggest that management take a look at the lock in the men's restroom. Although it was locked, someone was able to enter still. SUMMARY This is a petite Thai cafe. Everything about this place was enjoyable. I would definitely come back to try again and will highly recommend this place.

While driving down Eldridge St. in Houston, I found myself craving Thai food and came across this…read morespot. It's cute from the outside, and as soon as you walk in, you're warmly welcomed by both the waitress and waiter. Once seated, they were quick with drink orders and attentive throughout service was impeccable...For food, I ordered my go to Tom Kha Kai, along with the crab wontons from their happy hour menu. The Tom Kha had a lighter, more watery base than the rich coconut flavor I'm used to. I know this can vary by region, so it wasn't bad, just not my personal preference...The cream cheese crab wontons were decent and nicely presented. They also served a complimentary appetizer, which was a fun surprise, a taco shaped fried wonton wrapper filled with cabbage and their house dressing...Overall, if you're looking for a quick Thai bite with excellent service, this place works. I'm giving it 3.5 out of 5 not because it's bad, but because the flavors didn't quite match what I personally look for. For what it is, it's solid. -- Pilgrim Sojourner

Some of the food extremely greasy, some of the food extremely salty, all the food is very low…read morequality. Strong pass. By the way, is anyone know where the Pine Forest Cafe owner went?

The difference between Royal Buffet (君臨閣) and other Chinese buffets around this part of town comes…read moredown to size and variety. The plus side (#1) is the abundant parking, practically guaranteed seating, and options that skew on the more authentic side of things. The downside is knowing the limitations that come with affordably priced buffets and quality of food. The official entrance is from the parking lot between Vinh Hoa (#2) and the massage. Plenty of folks will also enter from the back, which is through the Dynasty Plaza mall and takes a bit longer. It then becomes a question of stairs (parking lot) versus an escalator (mall). At $18-24 (lunch to holiday pricing), the prices aren't too steep for AYCE food. Kids 3 and under eat free but are otherwise subject to $13-14 per person. Non-water drinks are $2.39 a person, so definitely get as many refills as possible. The place is as massive on the inside as it looks on the outside. Window side seating offers an elevated view of Chinatown, but don't focus too much on the excessive finger prints along the windows. The seating is so abundant that almost any size group should have zero problem finding space. There is also a large private room that is ideal for special functions, equipped with TVs and a sound system. Food wise, it's a hodgepodge of all food types. Here's a breakdown in the stations: Mongolian Grill / Noodle Soup: This is a combo station where one can customize their stir fry. I had decent results with lo mein, an egg, some vegetables with beef slices. The person cooking drizzled sesame oil, soy sauce seasoning, and water and each time it took around 3-5 minutes. The noodle soups are a bit more standard but the options here are the noodle options are wonton noodle, beef noodle, seafood noodle, and beef pho. I wouldn't recommend ordering the latter. Fruits & Salads / Cold Dishes / Seafood: A standard selection of cold fruit salads, which is unsurprisingly the least exciting part of the buffet. I'm impressed with the variety of the sushi on the seafood end, but the presentation and fish quality is extremely mediocre. It won't deter most folks, since most people perceive value by loading up on the rolls. When in doubt, shoot for the sashimi. Entrees: With the exception of the eyesore dim sum and standard fried food selection, there is a solid selection of hot food. The weekend offerings is probably the best they'll have, but some standouts here included the thin ribeye slices, a solid mapo tofu with a kick, well seasoned clams, fish slices, pork spare ribs, a very solid steamed fish, and several varieties of fried noodle. Folks might enjoy the Chinese-American selection, which should have all the classics (sesame chicken, beef with broccoli, marinated chicken wings, etc.) and then some. Serviced as a decent job of clearing tables, offering water refills, cleaning the food counters, and replenishing empty trays. I appreciate some small touches, such as their multicolored plates for different selections, bathrooms, and well marked labels. Buffet lovers who are in it for the thrill of copious portions will likely enjoy what's available here. __________ (#1) Aside from one's waistline. (#2) https://www.yelp.com/biz/vinh-hoa-houston

Delicious. I had a little of everything. They have Chinese and sushi. They even have fries for the…read morekids. My favorite were the cream cheese rangoons and the chicken on a stick. They have dessert as well. My favorite was the peach cobbler with ice cream and a graham cracker/whipped cream dessert. Very reasonable price and delicious. Try it out!

Fried rice is not very fried, the general chicken has very little sauce and is not crunchy…read morewhatsoever. I ordered online instead of doing the buffet even though I loveee buffets. I ordered three spring roll orders (advertised as two for the price online) so I ordered three orders with the invention of having six spring rolls, but only received three. As well as my general Chicken was supposed to just be à la carte not a combo and unfortunately, I got a combo which meant broccoli and rice so less chicken, which was not what I was going for considering it was ordering family style. when I called to tell them they hung up on me three times in a row when I explained so I don't think they have any intention of ever helping when people get a wrong order.

(+) Seafood selection (+) Hibachi was tasty…read more(+) Interior is spacious and clean (+) Good value at $21 for adults on weekends Came here on a weekend for lunch to celebrate my cousin's 60th birthday with some of his colleagues and family. We got a table in the quieter room on the left side away from the main eating area. The overall experience was comfortable. Servers were attentive and the selection and quality were good and given the competitive price, I'd say this was a great visit for a Chinese buffet.

I has been a while since the previous visit. Our kids just went through a long day swim meet in…read moreKaty, my wife and I decide to find somewhere cheap that can fill everyone up. When we arrived, it was jam packed. Food is not great, when we went it was the end of February, they just started serving crawfish, size is decent but you can tell they are not fresh, the heads are all black. They serve lots of different cuisines, I tried a few and rarely there is a dish made me want to go back and try it again. The reason why I still see a glimpse of hope is the service, our plates are regularly cleared out every time we leave our seats. The Mongolian hibachi grill is also great, beats everything pre-cooked. I would rank this place lower than E-Star or King Palace, I understand what I'm walking into but seriously, they need to get their basics right.

I came here the day after Thanksgiving and wanted to give it a try with my family. The place was…read morecompletely empty and only one server was working. I get it - it's right after the holidays so staffing could be short. The server we had wasn't exactly enthusiastic, just did the bare minimum. Dishes piled up and we weren't asked about refills. You'd figure because there was only 1 group that the service would be attentive, but nope! The food that we ordered from the kitchen were all super fresh and delicious. My favorites were the bulgogi gimbap, eggroll (tiny rolled egg omelette), and chicken wings! They come out super hot - loved them all. The hot buffet bar was not filled at all, some were even just empty. I found it disappointing that we didn't get to try a lot of their items. The hot buffet bar was really scarce, I mean, just fried dumplings and fries but they were refilled really slow and some never had refills. The boba bar was empty and never filled. The DIY ramen station was closed off. I tipped only because I felt like I had to, but the service was abysmal. I would come back but maybe for lunch instead of dinner. Hopefully service improves.

I'm so glad that I finally got to try sweet pot! It's so great to try a bunch of foods that you…read morenormally wouldn't order at non ayce places. I think for the experience the price was well worth it! I recommend you upgrade and do the 28.45 dinner portion as you have full access to the menu. My favorite dishes were the fried pork belly- so crispy and yummy And the rose broth pot was so savory and sweet- would love to get this again. Service was fantastic! The owner and Nathan were amazing! Inside is really cute and and great for bigger groups.

we had a great time here. the meat quality and selection and our server Carlos was really helpful!…read moresince it was our first time he helped with the selection of the food and even walked us through cooking and cutting up the bigger pieces. 10 stars for Carlos!

This BBQ spot felt like the kind of place where you can truly slow down and enjoy a good meal…read more The aroma of grilled meat fills the air, but in a warm, comforting way rather than anything overwhelming. The meat was fresh and perfectly cooked--crispy on the outside, tender inside, and deeply satisfying. The side dishes were thoughtfully done as well, light and refreshing. I really appreciated the atmosphere here--relaxed, unpretentious, and just right for a long conversation or even a quiet meal on your own. Service was easygoing and attentive in a very natural way--present when needed, never intrusive. Overall, it's the kind of place I'd happily return to--not just for the food, but for how comfortable it makes you feel.