Not one to eat at buffets often, but Kumi delivered fresh food, accommodating staff, and cleanliness. They had many options, but my favorite was the grill! You could have your steak grilled right there to your preference. Apart from this, I enjoyed the ramen bar and the steamed buns. Of course, I tried the fresh crab but overall left completely stuffed! My family really enjoyed it, so to have a full, satisfactory response is always a win in my book. read more

See all

They have a TON of stuff. Nothing was particularly good. It's kind of like Cheesecake Factory - if someone in the family wants sushi, and another wants Chinese and someone else wants bbq and a fourth wants seafood...have I got the place for you! But other than that situations there's nothing good enough to be worth coming back for. read more

This is 97 years old! Dad wanted buffet to eat his heart out. These were all our plates, not just his. @kumibuffetsatx staff sang Happy Birthday and gave him a piece of cheesecake! His tummy and heart are full! read more

See all

Very clean! The food was amazing! The service superb! Bobby Buffet approved! One of the best i've ever been too. read more

See all

Everything here is always delicious. I really like the brisket. The service is always great. Nice and quiet atmosphere. read more

Kumi - Brisket, sausage and Salmon. - Buffets Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Amazing buffet!! So many options, the crab rangoons are the best I've had at any buffet, general Tao chicken is so tender and flavorful, the kumi fried rice is spectacular! We were greeted upon entrance. Our server, Rob was great and quick to check in us every moment he could. Spacious environment with plenty of setting and TVs for entertainment. The only downside was the steak I requested from the grill as medium well came back medium rare, and took awhile. Besides that I will definitely be back for more!! read more

Kumi - Chow mein, chicken strips, crab rangoons - Buffets Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

See all

This was our first time visiting Kumi for lunch and it's an easy 10/10 experience! From the moment we walked in, I noticed how clean everything was--definitely a step above your typical buffet. The food was fresh across the board, but I especially loved the sushi. What stood out to me is that they don't just pile up trays in the morning and let it sit all day. Instead, the sushi was constantly being made fresh, and you could tell the difference in both taste and quality. I also loved that they rotate the menu and even let you order on demand from their menu--such a unique touch for a buffet. The service was quick and respectful our waitress always greeted us with a smile. At $20 per person for lunch, the price felt more than fair for the quality and freshness we got. We left full, happy, and already planning to come back. I'll definitely be recommending Kumi to my friends and family. read more

See all

The service was exceptionally good. We told them we were expecting 30 and they had every thing set up. Almost half of our party didn't show up they were very understanding and graciou. we will definitely be back. the food was excellent! read more

Great variety of seafood, sushi and beef options. This was my first visit but I will definitely be back! The seating are was new and clean with multiple tv's. My favorites from the buffet were the salt and pepper blue crabs, hot snow crabs, cold snow crab and the steak. This location also had included sushi to be ordered by the roll and a ramen bar. My server was very professional and attentive. read more

See all

Service was phenomenal! Our server, Mari took great care of us and explained the menu and options for us! She was very attentive and kind/friendly! The food options were incredible! From sushi to noodles, rice, seafood broil, desserts and so much more! Ambiance is casual and the aesthetic is minimal and very well designed! I ate so much and I definitely plan on returning! They offer military discount (fyi) which is so awesome! We definitely took advantage of that. Pricing is very reasonable for the amount of options you have and what's included!! read more

See all

This restaurant has become our go to for Asian buffet. They have an assortment of Chinese, seafood, sushi, sashimi, salads, fruit, desserts, and ice cream. The waitstaff are very attentive and friendly. We also like that it's always really clean. You will not be disappointed. read more

Kumi - Dinner table side menu - Buffets Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

See all

I loved the food, the place was clean, we stayed til closing and it was so much fun The staff was amazing and seated us quickly, they were really accommodating the big group I was with you can chose to order sushi or so the buffet or do both So worth it though definitely coming back read more

Amazing buffet Clean, friendly, service goes beyond to help and answer your questions You pay after you eat Best part is you can order your own sushi from the table! Lunch prices awesome especially when you add the senior discount which is for 60 and over but tell the server beforehand, when you look as good as we do, they won't automatically apply! Lol Lots of dim sum boa items but no shrimp dumplings today, why we came All else is great We don't do much meat so all the seafood was great You can pick out your own steak to cook in back where the personal orders are for noodles read more

See all

Love their crab legs!! Going during lunch is the perfect price and their dinner pricing is amazing too. Great and fast and fun service!!! Will be back read more

Overall it's a really good choice if you can't decide between sushi or a seafood boil, and you can easily eat your worth. Lo mein, fried rice, stir fry noodles, egg roll, I'd say they were a bit bland. The hot food bar is just mediocre, what you would expect from any other buffet. The chicken wing was pretty juicy and flavorful with a nice crunchy crisp though! The section that impressed me was of course the seafood/sushi. The seared salmon nigiri here was my favorite, and I would go as far as to say it's the best I've had from a cheaper sushi spot (even tops Kura Revolving Sushi to me)! We really enjoyed the crawfish, and stir fried crab. Lots of garlic, and flavoring for the crawfish boil. The crab was soft but had a delicious batter to it. There was a LOT of food here I definitely didn't take pictures of everything. There was a whole meats section too where you could choose a steak piece to be cooked fresh. read more

See all

Since Wan Fu closed many years ago, I've tried to find another Chinese buffet to frequent. I have tried other restaurants but they didn't fill the void. After seeing generally favorable reviews about Kumi, I decided to pay them a visit for lunch. The building is impressive and quite large. The same can be said about the variety of food options. I was astounded by the number of choices offered. I found the bourbon chicken, wonton soup, egg rolls, and mushrooms to be the best parts of my meal. I did try beef and broccoli and Mongolian beef, but I found some pieces to be overly chewy. Our waitress was friendly and kept our cups well filled. The price for the buffet was $20. Seems a little on the high side, but given the amount of food options, I think it is reasonable. I will definitely come back in the future. read more

Kumi - Wonton soup, fried rice, rib, beef and broccoli, egg roll, bourbon chicken, and sesame chicken - Buffets Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This place deserves 5 stars. The ambiance was out of this world, lighting, seating & the actual buffet set up. The cleanliness was over the top. The selection of the dishes is everything. If you LOVE seafood & ALL you eat this will be your go to. I never been to buffet with seasoned crab legs, mussels, lobster tails etc. Everything was good. Omg fresh sushi, ramen. Jenny was amazing she showed my family & so much love. She's so awesome. We will spread the word & will be coming back soon. For a party of 5 - 1 adult & 4 children - $106. read more

See all

My Son took me and his family to eat here for my Birthday. Let me tell you. It surprised me! It was very good. Their steak was great. Everything was good. I recommend for yourself to go eat. read more

Good selection of seafood, sushi, and typical Chinese buffet items. Sushi rolls can be ordered and made fresh. Disappointed by the lack of stir fry dishes....only saw beef and broccoli. Enjoyed the crab legs, seafood boil and bbq ribs. Ramen bar with choice of noodles, pork belly, egg and pork or chicken broth. Dessert selection could be improved. Great service...servers constantly removing plates and refilling drinks. read more

See all

Just came back from eating at Kumi Buffet. Not having great experiences at other buffets I have to say our experience with their food quality and staff was really good. Definitely coming back! Shout out about Abraham our server. Very attentive and pleasant. Thank you!!! read more

I really enjoyed this place, so much that I didn't even get to take pictures, I went straight to eating lol. There's a great selection of Asian foods and there is plenty of seating. There's staff are super friendly and definitely made our experience enjoyable. The quality of the food was great for a buffet. read more

This place offers value for the money. Specifically went here for sushi and fruits. Saw a variety of menu. The place is clean, well kept and great service!! read more

See all

I am not a big fan of buffets, but my family wanted to come here for Christmas Eve dinner since everyone would have something they would probably be happy with. I was pleasantly surprised on the amount of food and the quality of the food provided. You can order sushi rolls with the waitress on top of the ones that are available on the buffet line. My favorite was the sunrise roll. They have plenty of seafood, including Dungeness crab. I was overwhelmed with the amount of food that I wanted to try and taste. You can't go wrong coming here. We had a great waitress. She always had our cups filled with tea or water. She came by often to ask if we wanted more sushi rolls. I definitely happy with the service. Parking is on site. When we arrived, it was pretty full, but as this is a buffet, people come and go quickly. The place was clean and everyone was accommodating. read more

See all

Food and service was incredible! The food was so fresh. I tried many of their dishes and every one was very well prepared. Andy was so attentive and introduced us to the sushi rolls they serve. The dragon roll was amazing. I highly recommend Kumi read more

Kumi - Sushi - Buffets Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Went for lunch and it was so worth it! Didn't even have the stomach to try half of the food because there were just too many delicious options! My first plate was hot seafood dishes. Packed to rim and everything was delicious. Second plate was just sushi and sashimi. Again, completely full plate and delicious. Excellent service, delicious food, and if you go for lunch it is just a great deal. New favorite buffet in the city. That's all, y'all! read more

Like others I feel it did not live onto to the hype. The highlights were the service and the option to order sushi to the table. The lowlights being lukewarm food and overly sweet food. They had a huge seafood selection hot and cold but lacked in main and side dishes. Some people come to the buffet for sport and we simply are not those people. We probably got two plates total. I tried a little bit of everything and nothing was quite worth going back for seconds. read more

Kumi - Buffets Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Came here for my brother's birthday and I was pleasantly surprised. As you walk in and through the restaurant, you'll notice how clean it is and how friendly the staff is. You have two price options, one for lunch and one for dinner. Not bad considering the amount of food/seafood you get access to. Once seated, you will be given a menu to order specific sushi rolls other small bites if you don't want to venture to the buffet line or don't see what you want. Other than that, you start your journey through all the serving counters with all the food they have, and I can't list it all, but I concentrated on the crab legs (cold/hot), shrimp (cold/hot/fried) and various sushi rolls. The food was good quality, fresh and tasty. They also have a desert counter for some sweet treats. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Kumi and left with a full belly. I would come back just for the seafood selection. read more

See all

Atmosphere and alot of choices even has steak and brisket. Came here for my daughter's birthday dinner. It was crowded but worth the wait read more

See all

This place was horrible for the price. $30 for sub par food. 4 of us went and I've seen more food selections at smaller Chinese buffets in town. Most food was already cold or overcooked and chewy. We went right at 7pm for dinner and it was pretty empty. Never going back. Save your money. Limited vegetarian options. You would think with Chinese food there would be more. Not one tofu option. Horrible sushi. The seafood was terrible. The steaks they grill are the size of a 2 fig newtons. Avoid this place. $130 for 4 people. Never again! read more

I've been to a lot of Asian-themed buffets. This place was one of the freshest and cleanest ones I've ever been to. And the quality was very high. The sushi was delicious and not skimpy on fish. I didn't try everything but it all looked good. I am very happy I wasn't disappointed! read more

Kumi - Sample plate of sushi - Buffets Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Probably the best buffet I've ever been to this far. The Crab Rangoons were crunchy, the filling was good, but the fried broccoli with beef had way too big chunks of broccoli though. The girl who makes the ramen is really polite including this one staff who always bring water when we asked, my family is the point of having the most water after a long day at an amusement park. she didn't get mad or anything! Anyways, the chandelier was really, I mean really big! How could they even afford that! The cake looked amazing, plenty of flavors, and had some delicious jellies. It's impressive how they could fit BBQ, Seafood, Chinese, Sushi into one big buffet! I would come again If I could get to. 10/10! read more

Easily the best Asian buffet in San Antonio! The variety of dishes is impressive, with so many flavors to explore. They even feature fresh seafood options like crab, crawfish, oysters, and more. The restaurant itself is spacious, so you never feel crowded, and both the sushi and dessert selections are just as outstanding. read more

Food *For buffet standards* I recommend Galbi 4/5 -flavorful, fresh, charry, savory and sweet Clam with vermicelli 4/5 Savory and soy saucy with a nice texture contast from vermicelli Sushi 3.5/5 -sushi rolls were alright. Wish it contained more fish. Ramen (chicken or pork broth option) 2.5/5 Pork was alright. Was comforting and tasted like congee with salty savory hints. For desert gotta have some CAKE! Overall it is worth it to go once but to be honest I would go somewhere else another time. Service 5/5 fast and all accomodations were satisfied. Ambiance Casual. Family friendly. read more

Kumi - Salmon sashimi with a spritz of lemon wedge - Buffets Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

It seems to me that, after a few great experiences and reviews, that they've either changed the chefs, lowered their quality, or I keep popping in on a bad day. Everything we had that required frying (egg rolls, wings, shrimp, etc etc) was overcooked. Everything that was either glazed or in a sauce (General's, Mongolian beef, bourbon chicken, etc etc) was super salty with no distinctive flavor to the sauces. Even the clarified butter they now use for dipping seafood is salted butter, not the traditional sweet unsalted butter that better compliments the seafood. The fish used for the sushi also seems to have become of lower grade and lesser quality. I don't think I've ever had such flavorless salmon and tuna, which are typically my favorites. I had to absolutely drown them in soy sauce to get flavor, but then you're getting the flavor of salty soy, not the fish. I don't even like HEB's quality of sushi, but HEB sushi is much better than what I recently had at Kumi. It shouldn't be that way! We definitely didn't leave hungry. Even when the food isn't great, you'll take your chances and try enough things that you'll end up full... but not satisfyingly so. Service is still great and all the spaces are promptly cleaned. You still have your choice of viewing pleasure from one of the many large screens televisions in the dining areas. All our drinks were refilled before we ran out, plates were cleared, extra condiments and crackers were gladly provided in a timely manner. Teo always does an excellent job! read more

I'm not sure where to start exactly . . . So I guess I'll start from the parking lot. It's always packed! I always take that as a good sign at a buffet because it's a good indicator that the food will constantly be coming out fresh. The dining area is very clean and the restaurant itself is really big and can be overwhelming. They have a menu where you can order sushi rolls from and I would recommend that over getting them from the buffet. I don't know why they taste so different but they do. The buffet itself is decent. As in there are a whole lot of options and if you go to enough stations you will eventually find things that really stand out. They have hot and sour soup, wonton soup, pho station, ramen station, steak station, traditional Chinese dishes, Korean dishes, Japanese dishes, salad, dessert, everything! I was not super impressed with the hot and sour soup, the steak was "okay" and they do cook it to your liking BUT they are pretty lean so be careful what you ask for or you will be eating a piece of leather. I got mine medium since it's so thin and added steak sauce because it didn't have a lot of seasoning. As for the steamed buns, I can't say that I liked any of them. They were a bit dense and dry and didn't have enough meat inside. There were some Korean dishes that I really enjoyed and to be honest their frog legs were freaking ridiculous good! I wish I could just order a couple dozen fried frog legs to go! The dessert bar is massive but I didn't try anything, my son had a few different little cakes and he said they were okay but nothing over the top. The cakes are very small so it's perfect if you want to try a few different flavors. All in all it wasn't awful nor wonderful. But if you want to go and just have a massive feast of food that you don't have to cook then this is hands down a great deal for $30. Will I personally ever go there again, maybe not. If they start selling those frog legs separate of the buffet . . . Absolutely!! read more

See all

Ive been to SEVERAL buffets now including Lins, izumi, asia and grand buffett. This is by far the best as it has both crab legs and sushi/sashimi. I love that Izumi is sushi to order but having six pieces is just too much for 1 person when you want to try a variety. Here not inly cN you try but they had good sashimi options. Hot and cold items were always full (good or bad) but everything was great. And for same price as just sushi, you seem to get more. Think its worth the weekend price of $34+. Only thing was those who answered phone did not have good idea of buffet items. read more

A lot of items. Waitress was great. The food is what you would expect an all you can eat buffet to be like.

3/4 of the buffet was not fresh. Majority of their food was stale. I would not recommend this place. I was recommended to go during busy hours but I prefer lesser crowd. So I am assuming maybe that's why they keep the same food all day until it's gone. read more

The food here was outstanding and the selection of food was huge not to mention for the price you also get to order and sushi roll you want and they bring it to your table. We came for Christmas Eve and they did have people but it was actually very tranquil and quiet. The waiters are attentive and always close by. We were able to have a conversation without having to yell or speak up because it was pretty quiet. We will be coming back for sure. read more

See all

Loved it! Very clean, great variety of food. Tons of seafood options. Flavorful. 10 nigiri options per person, the yellowtail melts in your mouth. Nice staff. Even the kids enjoyed themselves and had a great time. You can easily get your moneys worth. read more

See all