Everything was amazing yes I would recommend this restaurant to everyone the customer service was very good

After going to the Umi in Jersey, I wanted to try out their other locations too! So this time we went to the one in the Bronx. There were a lot of similar dishes. I did see some items that were available in the Jersey location but not in the Bronx and vice versa. I think both locations are have its own perks. (I think I enjoyed the food variety in the Jersey location more but prefer the desserts and drinks at the Bronx location) One thing I think this location does better is being more eco friendly by not using one time use plastic plates. I didn't get to try the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall last time. So I decided to give it a try this time. And the the stock was really flavorful. I was surprised to see abalone and spare ribs inside. (I always assumed it was a veggie dish lol) Overall, I am very pleased I got to try out the 2 different locations. read more

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I came here yesterday, Friday, around 7pm and the place was about half full. The food was good and plentiful, it was constantly being stocked. The staff was attentive and removed the dirty plates and napkins often. My favorite was their scallops was heavily flavored with garlic. The snow crab legs were good and was never empty. The clam and oyster was stocked, but I did not eat them as they stack those, stacking oysters can lead to warmer temperatures for the oyster and the outside shell might that be all that clean. Everything else however was great. I would definitely come back here. read more

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The food was amazing the assorted variety of seafood . Very very clean establishment. And clean restrooms.. crab legs seasoned well fish lo mein Ice cram drinks different types of fish. Different meats and sides . Everything oh so tasty and satisfying. Very nice wait staff working . I will definitely be back again read more

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Umi is located in a small shopping center with a parking lot. This place is very spacious with high ceilings and lots of seating. Was greeted warmly and immediately seated upon walking in, no wait time (though it was a weekday.) Everything was clean and waiter brought drinks out very quickly. The sushi selection was astounding. There were plenty of rolls to choose from and the fish looked, smelled and tasted fresh. This is an all you can eat -- which includes a buffet of cooked food and hot pot options. There was a beautiful selection of desserts as well. Unfortunately I was filled with sushi, so I couldn't try anything else. I will definitely be back for the hotpot and subsequently the buffet. read more

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Great food, okay, service.Everything is included the only thing I can say is make sure you pay before you sit at your table. They told my wife that she had to pay for drinks for my kids i had asked you the lady that sat us down.If drinks were included , she said yes read more

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Well I want to give this place five stars, but it was my first visit here and I wasn't really wowed enough for the five stars. I will say it deserves the four. Now I was invited to join some friends for lunch, not really knowing what to expect. After the visit I have to say the space is beautiful. They have so many different areas of tables to dine, I'm sure you could bring an army. You do have to eat altogether. There is no waiting inside for your party. They do have a seating area for you to wait. So if do plan to meet or bring someone, come together. Now to the food. So many options. I do love the way area is together. A hot soup area, dessert area, sushi area, topping area, seafood area, etc. Every thing is in order. You eat all you can for one price. They come to your table to see clear it, for you to go get more. The price is cheaper for lunch and the weekends you pay more. For three people today our bill was about $80 total. All you can eat. Thumbs up,and I'll be back sooner than later. Happy Yelping! read more

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Came here a few weeks ago. It was very welcoming. The place was bright and someone was waiting at the entrance to seat me. I loved how spacious it was and how there was always someone bringing out more food as each tray of food was destroyed by customers. Aside from soft drinks like most buffets they also offered unlimited boba tea which was a plus. There was so much food to choose from. I had so many different types of shrimp. I also had ramen, squid, oysters... the options were endless. I was stuffed like the Pillsberry dough boy lol Check out this place for yourself you won't be disappointed and you definitely won't leave hungry! read more

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I've been seeing this place all over social media, so I decided to try. It's a franchise and I was torn between which one to go to. I decided on the one in the Bronx. I went around 8pm. The place seems pretty clean and the server was friendly. It's set up like a typical buffet hot and cold stations etc. The noodle bar was closed l'm assuming because of the time. However, there was still a lot of food to choose from. Some of the choices didn't look to appetizing. I could tell they were not that fresh. That made me reluctant to try some of the food. So I can only tell you about the things that I was willing to try. I had the Fried Rice which was very tasty, the seafood boil which consisted of crab legs, corn, crawfish and shrimp. I wasn't a fan the crab legs were dry and it didn't have much seasoning on any of it. I had to oxtails which were good, they were tinder and well seasoned. (This isn't Caribbean style). The beef and broccoli was good as well. I tried the fried chicken, but it was dry like it was out for a long time. I had the chicken tacos which were fresh and flavorful definitely a 10 out of 10. I didn't try any of the sushi because I could tell it wasn't fresh. The fruit station look well put together and fresh. I only tried the dragon fruit and was kind of disappointed because it was sour. I also had a few selections from the desert bar. I like the coffee flavored sponge cake and I had some vanilla ice cream. As far as drinks, they had a bunch of different teas, but they were very sweet so I opted for seltzer water instead. I gave it a two stars because most of the food looked old and the they didn't refill anything in the buffet. I do believe because it was 8pm and they were closing at 10. I did like that fact they posted signs encouraging people to not waste food lol. I don't think I will be returning here. I gave a 3 stars because the place was clean, they had many different food options, the servers were friendly and it wasn't too crowded. read more

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Let's start off by saying the word efficient. The management here is no rookie, you can tell by paying attention. We went in signed in for seats electronically and were texted A23 as our group number. It included a link where it told you exactly how many groups were ahead of you. This place was packed and overflowing. We waited a little short of 20 minutes before we got the text to come in. As soon as we shucked our way towards the host table , they called our number we followed a hostess and was seated. There is a 2 hour time limit for each table and despite the chaos and crowd, I thoroughly believed they were clocking it. I get it. Can't let people stay all day and eat. However,it was more then enough time to get your eat on and rest in between. The servers were moving so fast, yet always available. It was impressive to be honest. As soon as 1 dish started to dwindle out comes a server with hot plates to switch it out. I mean I had to take a breath for a second watching the inner workings. Like a well oiled machine. It ran very smoothly even with 120ish people all around. The food. Okay. There are things you expect from a buffet. Then there are things that you are shocked to ever find in a buffet. Like frog legs, lambchops, caviar, prime rib, hot pot, ramen, boba tea and escargot. They had a constant rotation of fresh sushi and sashimi available. A hot pot ingredient assortment. All types of crab, hot and cold. Dungeness, blue and snow crab available. Crawfish. Clams, mussels, oysters. They really had it all. Salmon, Bass, Tilapia etc. For the price point of $34 on a weekend it was seriously the best deal ever. A hibachi, ramen, hot pot station. Dessert section with cakes, cookies and creams. Tea section hot and cold. Soup section. Seafood and standard chinese/buffet food. Fresh fruit station. Workers switching out food platters and cleaning up all at once. There is beauty in chaos. I admire cleanliness and efficiency. We each had roughly 4-7 plates each. My favorite was the honey walnut shrimp that I caught straight from the kitchen nice and hot. Crispy and sweet. These blue crabs in some type of salt and pepper stir fry. Salt and pepper shrimp. My daughter loved the sushi table. She was so impressed with the quality of it. My sister loved the pork belly and the frog legs. My son favored the standard buffet fare. The ramen I had was the only thing I did not like. I chose #1 and it lacked depth and richness for me. They have such a huge variety that even the pickiest of eaters could find atleast 3 plates to eat. read more

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the crab legs were bad as well as most of the food, i ended up getting food poisoning. the service is nice and the ambiance is nice too, it's just the food that made it horrible. i had food poisoning for two days. read more

I've had terrible experiences at other buffets but this one was pretty good! No stomach issues after eating. Decent food options. Staff was nice and efficient and bathroom was clean. Would def return read more

Umi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bronx, New York

The price is great, plenty of options for the entire family, can be a bit loud/overstimulating (some like that, some don't) but it's great overall. I love that I get the chance to try out some interesting things (frog legs yum!) and also have items like fresh oysters with no up charge. The desserts are okay, would love to see these get a bit of an improvement. read more

UMI Seafood Buffet 961 E 174th St, Bronx, NY 10460 (917)688-3112 After seeing reviews on Tiktok 40mins drive in the pouring rain, awful weather getting there at 11:45am. CLAUDIA (server) you were amazing. Thank you. I called 311 and made a report with a lovely lady Nicole. EXTREME FOOD POISONING only for the manager (Jenny) who gave me the general manager (Steve's #) to tell me that's my problem go to the emergency room. ONLY after getting home after 40mins later. Seconds after walking into my home. Massive food poisoning issues. I hadn't had anything to eat before I left. Hadn't eaten since 10pm the night before. Hubby didn't eat there. He went to Burger King few doors down. Called after for them to replace outfit but for Claudia to keep her 20%tip. Jenny (mgr) and Steve (GM) were EXTREMELY RUDE and what disgusting behaviour. Telling me go to the ER. I said just replace my outfit but have my Claudia keep her tip. What gross people they are. I showed evidence of my sickness just for as he asked for me to send me only for him to block me. Btw. I called 311 to report once I got home and spoke to a lovely 311 agent Nicole that helped me with the report. I said to them maybe that batch was bad but refund me food amount for my outfit. Look at the camera at the restaurant. Steve the (GM) disgustingly rude then when I called back I was blocked. 100% wasn't worth it at all. The restaurant is beautiful, bright and clean. My server Claudia was amazing, all smiles and a sweetheart. Unfortunately the food was a massive disappointed. I tried everything. I'm not at buffets for fruits, desserts, veggies or soup. JUST delicious protein. TINY carbs & veggies just for the colour. . OMG the food was tasteless and awful. COLD food even the soup. Food looks appetizing, delicious & well seasoned BUT after bites of every dish seriously NO SALT and minimal amount of seasonings was added. Dishes overcooked, very hard, too mushy, and definitively NOT fresh. Every dish looks like it was sprayed with Vaseline Oil spray. . Only if the food tasted as amazing as the restaurant looked. Also the location at this mshopping plaza is unsafe. On a Sunday at 11:45am people begging for money outside and questionable people outside in the parking lot that approached me numerous times begging for cigarettes & money. So it's a NO for me. IT IS NOT SAFE and the food is horrible. CLAUDIA (server) you were amazing. Thank you. read more

Love this place great variety of sushi and crab glamor. Good service Clean facility as well. read more

Food is delicious. , unlimited Boba teas when you dine . This place gets crowded and long wait times. Take out is better than dinining in for me. Great food options for everyone. A little pricey . Moderately loud, beautiful Asian Decorations! read more

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Food was delicious but the dessert was definitely store bought. Very shop rite snacks but the teas and juices were great ! Crab legs were super thin. Biggest issue was my food was cold before I could finish it. I didn't e read more

Finally after a few times seeing Instagram reels on this place I decided to go. I came on a Saturday night when a little snowstorm was coming and the place was packed! First thing I did like was that there was a kiosk machine where you simply put in your name, #of ppl in your group and your phone number to reserve your seat. Their was a security guy who was very helpful with the reserving process and helping the staff call out the numbers and looking for people that were waiting in between the doors (that's how packed the waiting area was) and coordinating the groups. There wasn't a lot of space and seats in the waiting area but that didn't really matter because numbers were being called fast. The good thing was that the ticket number on your phone also shows how many are ahead of you so you can step outside for a bit and go to another store in the mall while you wait instead of waiting in the restaurant. I had a group 4 and we were called in under 10min. I really liked the decor and the lighting in the restaurant. Everything looked clean and fresh. I was looking forward to the sushi but sadly my fav type of sushi is shrimp tempura but the tempura wasn't fresh! I did try others that made up for it and they also have soy sauce, eel sauce, spicy mayo and siracha sauce that you can put into plastic to go cups with covers & chopsticks! I loved how organized and detailed they were with their drinks, dessert, food and sections! The birthday celebration was so funny! There were like 10bday celebrations and the waitresses would come out with a little slice of cake & a neon happy birthday sign! Very cute and fun to celebrate there with the family! I would def like to go again and try their sushi fresh! Since the restaurant is inside of a mall; there is plenty of parking inside the mall parking lot and drop offs outside of it for cab drivers. read more

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Absolutely great!! First time i got ramen & wouldn't be the last. Been there 3x and still haven't experienced the whole menu. Can't wait to go back. read more

Umi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bronx, New York

Umi had a large variety of food. There was sushi, hot pot, ramen, hot and cold seafood, classic Chinese dishes, and lots of desserts. There were so many options. However, I felt most of the things I tried lacked flavor. I went to another umi and didn't have this issue. I really enjoyed the short ribs (even though they were cold), the Thai style wings, and the salt and pepper shrimp. We were seated within 10 minutes, and had to chase down a waitress to get a refill. They gave us our bill about 35 minutes in, which I thought was weird. The restaurant was very clean and they love to celebrate a birthday. We heard the birthday song 4 times while there read more

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The food was mediocre at best. The place is very clean, and the workers are constantly cleaning the stations which is nice. However, the food is nothing overwhelming. As soon as my friend and I got to our seats and before we could takeoff our hat and coat, a waitress was asking us what we wanted to drink and she was very insistent. I asked her if we could takeoff our hat and coat first before answering and she just stood there and stared. The waitresses are eager to get a tip so when they give you your receipt, they ask you about the tip. That's horrible!!!!!! read more

Umi - Bright new and shiny. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bronx, New York

The restaurant offers a wide variety of sushi options, which is positive for guests seeking multiple choices. However, the food quality is basic and mediocre, with nothing particularly distinctive. read more

Very good price $35 for variety of sushi and sashimi have shellfish and hot pot only thing missing is dim sum read more

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Food: 3/5 Large variety as an illusion, the quality of the food is subpar. Fish on the sushi is not the freshest, sort of dry. Limited seafood items. Drinks are way too sugary. Hotpot items are also not good, the meat is very thin and short. Only + is the price: ended at $25 per person. Service: 5/5 No problems. Short wait. Quick service. Ambiance: 5/5 Clean, well-decorated. read more

When I first came here, the food was fresh and it was really a nice place to eat all types of seafood. My second time month later? I was sat down and no one came to bring me a drink, the waiters are all kind of standing around looking at you.. it's a little awkward. The food seems less appetizing and not as fresh. They charge me for my 11 year old as an adult, because it goes by height. Idk. Not really worth the money, $80 for me and my daughter. If you do not tip, they will tell you that they expect one. I've had better for less. read more

I have been here twice. The staff has been attentive and the place was very clean and well kept. The first time I went one of the waitresses asked for tip before I could even take my wallet out, definitely did not appreciate that. The food has good taste and the options are endless. I particularly like the sushi, crab legs and roasted pork belly. The jello and pudding were surprisingly good The price is very fair. $75 for 2 people. Try to avoid it on weekends due to the long wait times and huge crowds read more

Amazing Experience at UMI! If you're a sushi lover like me, you have to try UMI Seafood & Sushi! I went with a group of friends for the all-you-can-eat dinner and we were blown away. The sushi was fresh, beautifully presented, and there were so many creative rolls to choose from. The sashimi melts in your mouth, and the cooked dishes like tempura and teriyaki were just as delicious. The staff was super friendly and attentive -- they made sure our orders came out quickly and that we always had everything we needed. The restaurant itself is clean, modern, and has a nice vibe whether you're out with friends, on a date, or dining with family. For the quality and variety you get, the price is honestly unbeatable. I left feeling full and happy, and I'm already planning my next visit! Highly recommend UMI to anyone who wants amazing seafood and sushi without limits. read more

Food was fresh and lots of varieties of food. Decent prices and customer services was good

Food was very good not expensive has sushi different types of soft drinks, different type of dessert read more

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Price went up. I understand. Great selection good food great service... but the price went up. Thank you to all the people at work at The Bronx location thank you very much I've been there Several times and it's wonder read more

The food is delicious. You have a great selection of seafood. Ramen noodle bar is great. All you can drink bubble teas.The ambiance is very nice. read more

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Food is fresh and delicious. Big variety to choose from. Great service, everyone friendly and attentive. Beautiful bright ambiance not the usual dim lit buffet. Neat & clean. Highly recommend! Save money, go for lunch, just know all dishes aren't put out for lunch but there's still variety. Sushi galore, seafood of all kinds, hot pot, hibachi, ramen, ribs, chicken, rice, veggies, desserts, ice cream, salads, fruit, teas. There is so much to choose from, enjoy read more

Umi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bronx, New York

Terriable experience, Charged me $34 per person After they explicitly told me it was $21 on the phone. The lady who brought the bill, charged us for Both bubble tea and ice cream. And it was reflected on the bill. She than precedes to take the bill fast after giving them a $2 tip. The lady was also aggressively pushing to use for 18% tip. Than when we proceed to leave she stops us and says we have to pay for the ice cream. After being charged for it. I preceded to give them $1 and than $10 fall and I just leave it and leave. The food is terrible, badly cooked, cleanliness is different in person. The food did not look properly made as doh standards when I saw it. Utensiles where wrong, they had some utensils that overlapped from one chicken to another. The rice was normal, spegehti terrible and sauces sucks. Only thing good was the shrimp. They charged us $74.15 and ended up taking addition $11 in tip from me given $1 as stolen since we already paid for the ice cream but if we did not pay than we would of gotten in problems with them. So despite this I just gave it to them. Terrible again please do not use your money here. Waste of money. 161 Yankee stadium is only $50 and me and my girl eat quality food, with quality service and you pay before. read more

I was VERY pleasantly surprised by this restaurant! An incredible selection of seafood, meats, hibachi and very creative, artistic sushi! Also hot pot is available. Unlimited crab legs, shrimp, clams, mussels and even scallops, various types of fish as well and plenty of chinese standards, korean, and even braised oxtail stew and shirt ribs. An incredible value - all you can eat for $34.99. Located in a shopping center with plenty of free parking. Nothing like it for the price anywhere else in New York City. read more

We've become big fans of this place. It has a really good variety of items and drinks are included - including bubble tea and sodas. Everything has been fresh, tasty and I love the tiny table top hot pots. So many dessert options - numerous variety of cake, flan, ice creams, puddings, fruit, jello. Ramen, hibachi, cold seafood, sushi, truly something for everyone. Parking lot is a plus but can get a little sketchy. read more

The food was good. I enjoyed it my grandson and I happen to think that it's a nice place to go, but I suggest that you should go not during dinner time but try to go a little earlier cause it's so many people there and it's very congested the only thing I didn't like about the seating arrangement that is all everybody's close together is not spaced out so everybody could hear everybody's conversation so I didn't like that but other than that, the food was excellent. The prices was good. I didn't take a picture at this time but next time I will. read more

It's a has a nice ambiance, friendly staff, and good food. The meal options for dinner and lunch are a little different; as expected per the prices. I've been here twice so far and will be coming back. Haven't been able to take pics was too busy enjoying the experience with my family. Ps definitely a family friendly place to visit. read more

We went for lunch for my daughter's birthday and I was happy to see the many options. The food was fresh and nicely presented. My favorites that I would recommend as must try are coconut shrimp, pork belly, Japanese fried chicken and the roast beefservice was good with polite staff. Will be back. Thank you Umi read more

First time here and can't complain about really anything. Great price, wonderful staff and not too long of a wait. Came on a busy night and the food was very very good! Tried about half their selection truly and was not disappointed. The well lit restaurant and clean feel was another plus! Can't wait to come back here with some more hungry friends! Thanks again everyone at Umi!! read more

I am genuinely a little obsessed with this buffet place, which opened up recently. I've been there to eat twice alone and am definitely going back for more! First off, let's start with what's great. This place recently opened and is very, very clean and very, very efficient. The staff is very pleasant, helpful, and really great about making sure your table is kept as clean as possible. The space is also very nicely decorated and very clean overall. Second, I generally love the variety of food! There's a nice selection of more authentic Asian food (like frog legs and dim sum), American-style Asian cuisine (like General Tso's chicken), American food (like pizza and chicken wings), and so on. There's something for everyone, which made me really enjoying trying a bit of everything. The ramen bar was my favorite though - the basic ramen with a little extra pork fat from the bar included is delicious! Third, the drinks are great. You can get a huge variety of free fruit drinks and bubble teas and they are all delicious (if really sugary). Still, it's really nice that they're included in the price! I do however have to mention two caveats about this place. First, I love sushi/sushi but the sushi/sashimi here is just... not good. The raw fish really doesn't taste like much of anything to me - perhaps because it's kind of old. The crab meat is fine but the raw fish itself just is tasteless to me. So that was a big miss for me. My second disappointment lies in the desserts. While I do like the variety they offer, I find the desserts in general to be a disappointment. The little cupcakes come right out of a pack and the cakes all are kind of dry and taste bland, like they don't have enough sugar in it. Maybe they put all the sugar into the drinks, who knows. Even so, despite being disappointed in the sushi/sashimi and dessert situation, I would still say this is worth going to due to the generally great food (the ramen and the authentic Chinese dishes being the best part). I would recommend coming around lunchtime to get food just as its being put out hot and piping fresh. I'm looking forward to visiting in the future! read more