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    Mikata Buffet

    3.9 (109 reviews)
    ModerateBuffets
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Tiffany L.

    I didn't hate it, but I don't have to come back. Food was okay. I tried a little of everything. They offer hibachi, sushi, hot foods and desserts. Sushi was my favorite station and the hibachi next. The buffet food was dry, overdone, and sometimes almost beyond edible. A lot of local workers come and get lunch for an affordable price point and a plethora amount of food. Service was fine. Everyone was friendly. I do think the tables could have been a bit cleaner. Just simple wipe down of the napkin containers can make a world of difference.

    Hibachi & sushi area.
    Linda A.

    I'm not a buffet fan and only went because my husband wanted to try it. The hostesses were very pleasant and seated us immediately. Our server greeted us and promptly brought drinks. The food was good and everything was clean. The staff was frequently freshening up the buffet items. The hibachi table was great. You select your meats,veggies, sauces, seasonings and the chef cooks exactly as you ask. There was also a large selection of sushi. The only negative was the roast beef was overcooked--well done over cooked. I think anyone who likes a great selection of all types of foods would enjoy this. If you have large volume eaters in your party, it's definitely a great deal.

    Dana A.

    We were down in Jacksonville Easter weekend to do some shopping and decided to find a place to eat while in town. Because we were in the area, this was one of the first spots that hit our radar, and given we hadn't eaten all day, a seafood and sushi buffet seemed like the perfect option before jumping back on the road. As veterans of all you can eat, sushi restaurants across the country, we were pleasantly surprised at the wealth of options offered at Mikata. As a sushi lover, I was especially pleased with the number of rolls, sashimi, and nigiri they offered. This included copious amounts of salmon, tuna fresh crab, and fresh sushi. And one thing I love about cheap sushi in the south east is the fact that you don't get imitation crab, you get real crab, which makes a fresh California roll so much better! And they don't disappoint. They also have multiple options for non sushi, and seafood lovers, including an entire station of what I will call downright fried and dyed American standard fast food, like pizza, fries, steak (which technically was prime rib but looked more like top sirloin), and chicken. I didn't go anywhere near it but I guess there is somebody out there that goes to a sushi and seafood buffet to get buffet steak and potatoes. Service was on point with our waitress checking on the table multiple times and clearing empty plates off at a reasonable pace. Definitely a value for the price, especially given some of the more exotic items they offer, which surprisingly included a raw bar that had a massive amount of large oysters on the halfshell. Definitely something you don't see often in a buffet setting and even so, a bit of a risk, which I gladly took, but noted to myself to grab the oysters, that still had ice cubes sprinkled on top of them to keep them chilled. We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon, so not sure what the dinner crowd looks like. But my guess is there's probably a wait if you get here at peak hours, so I would definitely suggest planning ahead.

    Arden Y.

    First time visit for Dinner, new and clean with lots to choose from. Dishes were hot and never long for dishes to be refilled. The sushi selection was good and it was tasty. Service was quick from The waitress and drinks were refilled timely. plenty of tables and did not have to wait. Did. It try the Hibachi grill items or the plentiful cold bare area. But they both had a good selection. Will be back.

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    Matthew L.

    I've been waiting months to check out this place. I've passed by it several times during lunch and people were waiting outside. We went around 2:30 for a late lunch and were able to get seated immediately. The place is clean and had a good assortment of food. Pros: * Hibachi is available - but not the largest variety of items I've seen offered * Great assortment of sushi - about 16 choices * A large cold bar * Clean and modern - not over decorated Cons: * Some of the items we tried were only warm not hot * Some of the items were mislabeled - General Tso's Chicken was either orange chicken or not good * Beef dish was mushy - not sure how you make beef mushy It's probably the best Chinese buffet in town and has your standard assortment of items.

    My half eaten sushi plate
    Charlotte P.

    I really like Asian Buffets. The crowds at this new spot kept me away for a few months. Finally stars aligned lunch time and no crowds. I was so looking forward to the experience. 1st the tables are so close it is impossible to pull a chair and sit without disturbing the table behind. The choices of food is vast. Cold bars,salad bars, sushi, hot bar, desert bar and hibachi. The sushi selection was vast. I loaded my plate with a taste of almost everything offered. I enjoyed my visit.

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    David A.

    I was able to stop by Mikata Buffet for lunch today. It's been open for a bit, but it always seems super crowded. So I arrived with a friend right at 11:00 and I found out instantly why it's always so crowded. First, they offer a really large selection of Asian and American foods. They even feature muscles, crawfish and sushi. There's an ice cream bar as well. Just massive! Everything I tried was executed well. I especially enjoyed the peanut chicken. Very good. What surprised me is that they had really good Mac and cheese. Service was impeccable. My dirty plate didn't sit on my table for more than 10 seconds. My drink was never empty. Just fantastic service, and it was increasing busy as lunch went on. If you're hungry and want a great, expansive, reasonably priced buffet experience, try the Mikata Buffet.

    Mark R.

    I'm gonna start out with how nice the place looked inside! What a transformation from red lobster to this. Very open wide space! I was very disappointed in the sushi bar because I had my heart set on vegetarian sushi however they did not offer that. I'm not 100% sure if the gentleman understood what I was asking about however everything was seafood so I was unable to partake in the sushi. The hibachi bar was nice. The vegetables were extremely fresh and the gentleman who did the preparation was excellent. Kind and professional. He did an outstanding job with my chicken and vegetables! The bar itself is plentiful with a wide variety of items to select, mainly seafood. The beef ribs. I'm sure we're good, but I elected not to try them. The desserts were plentiful to say the least! Very much enjoyed the custard bun felt that was outstanding. The cheesecake was not bad, but I've had better. This is definitely a place to go if you're truly truly truly hungry then and only then will you get your moneys worth. It was overall a good experience, clean and well represented.

    Roselyn Y.

    Lots of parking, lots of seating, lots of food. Staff were friendly and attentive. We went on a Sunday afternoon and this place was busy. They had hibachi, sushi , hot and cold selections of food including seafood- blue crabs, clams, mussels, crawfish, steamed fish. They seemed to keep the restaurant clean, wiping down seats in between. The bathrooms were below average.

    View from our table
    Roselle B.

    I went on a Friday at 4:30pmish and honestly this is a great addition to the neighborhood. No waiting since I didnt go at peak. We left around 6 and there was a line outside already. The food was great, considering the amazing price of 18.99 for dinner for adults. Kids are 9.99 (There was a family with a 3 year old at a table near us and I overheard that they still charged them 9.99, just an FYI) Service is good, they're fast with taking plates and I didnt feel uncomfortable or anything. The hibachi is a bit slow. Its good though. The sushi is good, good variety :) but im a salmon sushi gal. Its not the tastiest salmon but its still good for the buffet price. The nigiri tho they put alot of rice lol. So i found myself grabbing more of their cut up sashimi. They also had oysters yum! The hot food selection is a good spread. Your typical Chinese food buffet selection and its all tasty! My husband and our family will def be regulars here. Its a great value.

    Crab, crayfish, fried shrimp, corn.  That shrimps taste special
    Luna F.

    Food are fresh and taste good! Especially fish and shellfish, I like them! Here's food more than I imagine. I like how it has many different options and even fried things for other people. ; Freezer for ice cream is a bit tough to open, but great place; prices are cheap except for the 3 dollar sodas

    Gabi Y.

    Been wanting to try this new buffet and it was yummy! They have a huge variety. Everything was clean and the staff constantly turns the food to keep it fresh and hot. The sushi was yummy and I liked the dumplings and noodles as well. The green tea ice cream was good too. Got to meet the owner, and he was friendly! Good, fast spot!

    My oldest trying oysters for the first time!
    Blair C.

    The service was fantastic and the food matched. There was such a variety of food offered that I haven't seen offered anywhere else and it all was fresh. We didn't wait long to be seated and our waitress was very sweet and attentive. The noise level was pretty loud but it was to be expected, everyone was having a great time! I would absolutely recommend coming here to eat if you haven't yet. We will definitely be back!

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    5 months ago

    Excellent all you can eat. I gave in to gluttony and the itis set in. Looking forward to visiting again.

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    6 months ago

    Very yummy food. Great experience! Service was top notch. I would definitely recommend Mikata Buffett.

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    8 months ago

    Huge assortment! Incredibly delicious entrées! Beautiful place! Very nice and friendly staff! Best buffet ever!

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    Really fresh food. Will go back. Need to work on getting folks seated quickly. Other than that,very positive experience.

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    The staff are friendly and the food is delicious for the price. The offering is very diverse and nutritious

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    Great food and fast seating. They were very busy but kept the buffet stocked and were very friendly

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    Gastronomical heaven. Wonderful selection and beautiful taste highly recommended amazing

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    This just became my favorite Chinese buffet. Lots of variety with hot and cold options. Too many options to try in one trip. I'll be back.

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    Chow’s Country Buffet - My first plate

    Chow’s Country Buffet

    2.9(113 reviews)
    3.7 miSouthside
    $$

    Has the plot gotten lost? Where is the ice cream machine providing 1-2 flavors of unlimited ice…read morecream? Instead it's been replaced with a freezer of ice cream cups where customers are instructed to select one or be charged additionally for a second cup. It's quite disappointing. Otherwise, the food was okay on the Asian cuisine side. The American side was full of fried and fatty foods per usual. Don't forget that after sitting an hour, you will be pestered to make payment even when the restaurant is not at full capacity. I am writing this on Easter during dinner. Well, enjoy if you go but ask yourself where did the hospitality go? How did we go from unlimited ice cream at a Buffett to being limited to 1 cup per person?

    Went Saturday August 1st for dinner . Took an out of town guest. The first time I've been, and…read morewon't be going back. First, on their commercials they advertise brisket. When you ask about it, they tell you that's only on holidays. Misleading advertising practices. Secondly, all the food was cold, at least room temperature. The only food that had any flavor was the Mac n cheese. The steak was too tough to chew, the chicken was dry, and the shrimp were rubbery. After we got our first plate and sat down, the waitress came over and asked if everything was OK. Never seen her again after that. Then, it is definitely overpriced at 36 dollars for 2. Was told 2 seniors, no discount. I will from now on stay a dedicated customer at China Buffet in Argyle Forest. Never any issues there. ​

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    Fushimi Grill & Modern Buffet - Yi Liu hotpot sushi bbq

    Fushimi Grill & Modern Buffet

    3.3(156 reviews)
    9.4 miGreater Arlington
    $$

    I've been on the hunt for a great Asian buffet in Jacksonville, and this was one of the few I…read morehadn't tried since COVID. We visited on a Friday for lunch, and the dining room was about 40% full--comfortable, not crowded, and easy to enjoy. ** Pros ** * Atmosphere: -- The space is surprisingly nice for a buffet. Two walls feature projected moving murals, and another showcases a large mountain scene. It creates a relaxing, modern vibe. * Food Quality: -- Everything we sampled--and we sampled a lot in small portions--was consistently good. -- Temperatures were spot‑on: soups were hot, desserts were properly chilled. -- Flavors were on par with other Asian buffets in Jacksonville, and in some cases better. -- The hibachi station is on the smaller side, offering two meats and a handful of vegetables. It's possible they expand options at dinner. -- Sushi selection was solid, with all the standard rolls you'd expect. -- The pork bun was the best I've had in town. It was light and had a great taste. * Value: At around $14 per person for lunch, we felt the price matched the quality and variety offered. ** Cons ** * Limited Variety: The overall assortment isn't as large as some of the newer buffets that have opened in the past year. Maybe the assortment is a bit larger at dinner or on the weekends. ** Overall ** We felt the visit was worth the drive from the Southside, and we'd happily stop by again when we're in the area.

    Stopped by Fushimi and let me tell you... come hungry…read more This spot has a little bit of everything. Fresh sushi, seafood, hot bar favorites and plenty of comfort picks stacked across the buffet. The variety is honestly impressive, so whether you're in the mood for sushi rolls, crispy fried bites or classic buffet plates, you'll find your lane fast. Service was attentive and quick to clear plates, which is key when you're making multiple rounds (and yes... you will). It's also a great family option. Tons of choices for kids and picky eaters, so everyone leaves happy. Solid buffet experience with something for every appetite.

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    Royal Hot Pot & BBQ

    Royal Hot Pot & BBQ

    4.2(53 reviews)
    4.5 miSouthside
    $$$

    my wife and I had our grandkids for a few days and live out of town, but they live nearby, so once…read morewe dropped them off, we were exhausted and were looking for somewhere nice/buffet style to eat. We decided upon this place based on reviews, including from all our oldest grandchild, who said that he had been taken here and everyone enjoyed it. we knew it had previously been a Japanese/Asian grill for many years, but now it is a Korean style barbecue and hot pot.m, so we stopped in. first be aware that this is not a cheap meal, it was $37 per adult. that said, you get access to a variety of proteins and options. I will also say that my experience was quite a bit different than that of my wife. to start, you get one type of flavored broth for your hot pot in which to cook proteins or vegetables. The table also comes with a built-in grill if you choose to Cook that way. My wife selected the mushroom broth base and I chose the pork broth base. I must say, my wife added her own spices/sauces and enjoyed her broth so much that she shared with me and it greatly enhanced my experience. We enjoyed it so much so that we took the remainder home - there was a by weight up charge for taking this or anything else home. initially I felt that was a little expensive ($5) for taking home What amounted to 2 cups of broth, but we made Ramen out of the next day and it was the best Ramen I've had in a long time, so kudos to my wife for having seasoned it so well. my pork broth was not very flavorful, but I was being lazy and did not add any sauces to it, so I was disappointed, but frankly that is probably on me. In the middle of the restaurant is a very clean and well stocked protein buffet that has all types of seafood, pork, chicken, and beef offerings. I selected many of these, and went directly to the grill instead of cooking some of them in the hot pot. i ended up over cooking several of them before adding them into my hot pot, and they weren't good, but once again my disappointment is in part due to my impatience or inattentiveness. my wife enjoyed her selections very much because she didn't overcook her proteins. my favorite thing was the beef Bulgogi and Korean short ribs, which I grilled (or my wife did) and these were delicious, marinated in an excellent sauce and I frankly could've and should've probably just eaten several plates of this. they had a sushi/dessert bar with typical fare; my wife did not partake in any of this. I tried several of the sushi rolls and they were OK -- frankly this is probably not what you would gravitate to if you're going to a hot pot/Korean barbecue restaurant. their desert offerings were fine: I enjoyed the tiramisu and the Asian style donuts, which were very doughy, but I love them. My wife thought they were just meh. they were alcoholic options, but we were already going to be at $90 with tip and take home broth so we just had waters. I apologize for forgetting the servers name, but his service was excellent, due to attentiveness, explanation of the options, and making sure our drinks were consistently refilled. The ambience was nice, modern, clean. so my take away is that this would be closer to a 3.5 star review versus a four, as this was expensive and everything that I tried other than the grilled Bulgogi and what my wife shared that she had added to her broth) was just OK. However, my wife enjoyed the meal so much, that alone is worth it. Also, I should attribute some of the "disappointment" to my own laziness or overcooking of the proteins on the grill. I would go back for another special occasion, but at the price point, it would not be a weekly choice.

    This place looks cool but we went in and found out they have zero vegetarian broths. They told us…read morethey could bring out hot water for us... NOT VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY

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    Hot Pot Korean BBQ - BBQ and hot pot with meats

    Hot Pot Korean BBQ

    4.3(464 reviews)
    5.4 miSouthside
    $$$

    After Gen BBQ closed down, I thought that life was over. No more all-you-can-eat, Korean cook it…read moreyourself place in Jax. Then we discovered Hot Pot Korean BBQ, and did the hotpot option. 10/10 actually. The beef brisket? to die for. the kimchi? absolutely. Their house sauce has ruined every other sauce for me. Every other person who says their experience was bad is lying. Literally was my saving grace, please don't ever close down.

    I've seen this place in the Winn-Dixie shopping center for years and I've always wanted to try it…read more My friends and I enjoy Korean BBQ so we stopped by. The tables have the both the BBQ grill and the hot pots. Food - try it all! They have all your meats and stuff in a buffet area. everything we tried was fresh and delicious. We had both the grill and the hot pots. Each of us tried a different base and all of them were good. I would go traditional if I was you. Food conveyor - just like you see in Japan! Alls sorts of items come by your table. If I could say anything bad it would be that I wish some of the portions were smaller - there are so many things to try and I no longer each like a college student. Service - our server never left us wanting for anything. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I look forward to bringing more friends here in the future. The place is large and can accommodate larger groups - I think I saw one group of about 15. It may seem a little pricey for some but you have lots of options and it's worth it.

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