My parents like this buffet, so my dad wanted to have lunch on his birthday here. + Pretty decent selection of food in terms of sushi and Chinese cuisine. There's dimsum, some American food, Chinese classics like kung pao, sauerkraut fish, crawfish, pineapple fried rice, and just too many to count. + Several soups to choose from, including the hot & sour soup, which was really good! + Several juices and desserts to choose from. Juices were slightly on the sweet side, and at least the rose was mixed with jasmine tea. + Sushi looked okay, good if you're okay with 'buffet' sushi. + Really good weekday lunch pricing, only $23.99 for adults! - Sauerkraut fish and the black bean spare ribs looked good but were kinda disappointing. Fish didn't have enough flavor, and the spare ribs weren't steamed long enough to be tender and 'fall apart'. - The sign mentioned milk tea, but they didn't have any. I guess they didn't update it. All in all, probably one of the best Chinese buffets in Houston! Worth trying if you're in the area. read more

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definitely come here during lunch time because its not really worth the dinner price. great selection of food: salads and kimchi, sushi/sashimi/nigiri, ramen and soups, chinese stir fries, fried western food, hibachi, hot pot, cakes, ice cream, fruit, and more. quality is hit or miss though - their seafood soup stood out to me! - some other decent dishes: popcorn shrimp, broccoli chicken, bell pepper beef, pineapple fried rice, steamed fish, braised pork - the white fish and tuna sashimi did not taste fresh. the sushi rolls were pretty good but you cant really mess up crab + mayo fillings - i ordered a hot pot with mushroom broth which was pretty flavorful. however the ingredient bar for the hot pots looked a bit sad. the napa cabbage did not look fresh and they were out of many items like tofu and fish - the dessert cakes and drinks were wayyyy too sweet. they also used to have milk tea but i didnt see them this time :/ - fruits are plenty fresh! - lychee jelly and grass jelly were good as well sad that the quality has fallen off over the years, but theres still good options to choose from and enough to eat. however i do think its worth it to come here for lunch! ($23.99) read more

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Good service and clean. Food was okay; tasted and presented well. Restaurant was so cold that the servers were all wearing jackets and coats. So cold that it limited us from enjoying the meal I will not be going back because of the high levels of MSG in the food. It took 2 days to cleans it out of my system. If you can tolerate MSG, then it could be of good value. read more

The price is too high for the quality of the food. I have been to many buffets because I really enjoy them, but this one was one of the worst experiences compared to other buffets I have visited. I have had much better hibachi and seafood buffets for a lower price. The quality of the food does not match the price. On top of the expensive entrance fee, the servers pressure customers about tips. In my opinion, the price should already reflect the service cost, especially when the buffet is already expensive. For one person, I paid around $50 including the tip, and for that price I expected much better quality. Unfortunately, this buffet was not worth the money. I hope the restaurant improves the food quality and focuses more on providing good value for customers. read more

I've been to this buffet a number of times and it never disappoints! The seafood selection is amazing the kids absolutely love the crab legs, boba tea and shrimp. There are so many options to choose from, including sushi, hot pots and ramen. They even offer a lobster special, which is a great treat for those who like lobster. I do enjoy the frog legs. We went again last night and everything was on point fresh, flavorful and plentiful. The servers are always friendly and attentive, making sure everyone's taken care of. I like that they charge by the child's age, it's a thoughtful touch for families. Overall, it's one of our favorite spots for a fun, delicious, and family-friendly meal. Especially after church. My family approves! read more

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The variety of food is outstanding. So fresh so tasty a true gem. The service is refreshingly upbeat and friendly. They have a high level of care. The ambiance is casual but warming. read more

Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet - Buffet - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

came to umi buffet on a sunday after Christmas and it was decently 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! read more

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Came here Sunday because, despite the low rankings, the food looked delicious. They did not disappoint. First off, there is plenty of parking and the place is very clean. They keep the floors, buffet area and restrooms spotless. My OCD loved see a staff member walk around and clean up spills around the buffet area frequently. The waitstaff was friendly and efficient. I like that they add 12% to your total bill, so tipping is included already. For this reason, there is a team approach to servicing customers and no one is ignored. Now for the food...there selection has something for everyone; Cold: fresh fruit, cucumbers, radishes, salad, oysters, shrimp, crab, nigiri and sushi rolls Hot: beef, chicken, pork, frogs legs, chicken, fried rice, LoMein, crab puffs, fried crab, pizza, nuggets, kimchi, veggies, ramen/hotpot bar Desserts: ice cream, mochi, cupcakes, chocolate cake, pudding, jello, etc I'm sure, I've probably left something's out, so you will have to come see for yourself. Enter freely, they've been approved. read more

Tried this place when it first opened and it was ok. Decided to give it another try... Most of the food looked like it had been sitting out awhile, especially some of the nigiri (tuna, eel looked dry). Even some of the fresh food was ok at best. Lobster was bad, like it had been cooked again. Prime rib was dry like it had been sitting out awhile. Mostly bad or at least definitely should not be called premium. The only thing that was really premium was the price. For what it costs per person there are a lot of better options. Service was about the only thing that was good. Waitress was attentive and came by often. Wont be coming back. Don't believe the social media posts or other good reviews because I'm not sure how their experience was so drastically different. read more

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We love this place for seafood buffets! We've gone over 10 times already and finally just now writing a review on this awesome buffet. Service is attentive. We never ran out of drinks, always took our empty or dirty plates away, and were just on point every time. We love the crab, lobster, clams, and Chinese food options as well as the boba drinks and BBQ options. You have to try this place!!! read more

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There is truly something for everyone here - sushi/sashimi bar, standard Chinese-American fare (orange chicken, fried rice, etc), seafood, dim sum dishes, hibachi grill, cold sides (salads, etc), desserts. They even have boba! I liked the variety that was present, but it can be hit or miss whether the food is fresh or not depending on when you come in. Some dishes are also very slow to replenish. I will also say, though I feel this is a buffet issue in general, that if you are a vegetarian it can be difficult to have a satisfying meal here. You will be relegated to vegetarian sushi, 1-2 vegetable dishes, and salads. read more

Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

The presentation and cleanliness of this place is top tier. But the food definitely was far from that! It was cold , VERY cold. I tried a number of dishes and they all were cold, not even warm. For it to have been 5:30 you would've thought the dinner selections would've been fresh but I was seriously mistaken. Wouldn't try it again. Happy Yelping read more

My son and father-In-Law absolutely loved this place. The selection of food was excellent. Well prepared and seasoned. My son even tried some food he never ate before, while my father-in-law went wild. He found this place on socia media, and we flew in from Atlanta, GA and Memphis just to eat here and visit some family. The service was amazing. The decor was nice as well. read more

Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Umi was good, not great. My family and I went to Umi to celebrate my mom's birthday dinner. Some favorites were the made-to-order ramen noodle soup, the variety of boba drinks, and the individualized hot pot. Service was very attentive, and our waitress was very friendly and attentive. While they do feature a lot of variety of both meat and seafood, I wouldn't necessarily return for dinner, maybe just for lunch. read more

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Decided to try this place out with my parents. They have many seafood stations including sushi/sashimi/nigiri, snow crab legs, crawfish, various crabs, fish, clams, oysters, mussels, shrimps, and snails. They also have regular items such as short ribs, oxtails, and baked lobster. They have unique stations such as the ramen, hotpot, and even a milk tea station as well as normal stuff from your typical Chinese buffet like soups and the fried foods. However, I think I made the mistake by coming at night somewhat close to their closing time. They stopped making fresh batches of food so some of their items have been sitting out for awhile. Some of the food was either a little dry or tough. My personal favorites were the baked fish and the nigiri/sashimi section. The fish they use for their sushi is pretty high quality, especially the salmon. I would recommend just loading up on their salmon sashimi. I did find bones a couple times in my sashimi though so be wary of that. Their milk tea bar is ok, you can tell they use artificial flavoring, but it's free and comes with the buffet. Overall my experience here was a little disappointing but I also came at a bad time read more

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This is the worst seafood buffet restaurant and paid $40 per person. All the food taste bad and served garbage lobster and seafood. Hot pot was a joke. Take my advices to think over before coming to this place. Look around their food section first to see what they serve you. read more

Good customer service but the food is Really bad you think for 27 dollars for lunch it would be good read more

*Updated lunch notes* They are now serving fresh crawfish (not previously frozen) for lunch and dinner! The crawfish is tasty but can take awhile to refill, especially if that's the only thing people are eating. Nice medium sized crawdads! Stone crab claws are included with lunch. The caveat is that these are super hard to eat unless you have a mallet, which they don't have for obvious reasons. They only offer simple claw crackers. The meat is also cold and a bit over cooked. They are now serving sashimi during lunch as well! You don't get the full spread, but there is tuna and salmon along with other favorites. The pork belly is still top notch! Price is about $25. read more

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Went back on a weekend and just as I suspected, the shrimp and crabs were out for the weekend. They even had a seafood boil option. However, the shrimp tasted like dish water and there was no seasoning in the shrimp nor the crab. The seafood boil option has oysters as well. The refrigerated drinks were half full this time too. The service was soon very good though. I'd go back read more

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Haven't visited this restaurant for a year or two and the food seemed to experience a little of downgrade. For example, there used to be four choices of cook-to-order noodle soups and was down to two on the day we visited. Not sure if they still had all-you-can-eat lobster and abalones. read more

Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet - Restaurant front - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Eating here now! Everything is good so far! Plenty to choose from. We were able to sit next to the buffet line. read more

Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet - Current deal - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was bad, the only good thing was sushi and strawberry milk tea. the waitress named bella is horrible. her english sucks and she insisted us on giving her a tip. the price for one person here is not cheap. we wrote $0 on the bill on purpose. she hold out a bunch of other customers' receipt to pressure us to tip. my bf and i are college students going on a date. our table only had 2 people. we did not request or ask for a lot of things as it was a buffet and we served ourselves. tell me why should we pay extra money? i am never ever coming back there again, along with my friends and family. read more

For decades and decades I did not think there were any buffets that could come close to Kim sSon's on Bellaire and what is the uniqueness about this? It might seem to be comparing apples to oranges like Vietnamese buffet versus another Asian buffet which I'm not sure if it's Chinese or Japanese but it seemed to be kind of a mix but after decades of being a crown in my buffet taste this has taken the flag! Let me give you a little snippet on the first mentioned, it's probably the only buffet in Texas that is Vietnamese oriented, you cannot find that anywhere else, maybe even in the while USA. Chinese buffets? A dime a dozen is an understatement but this one you really must try, uniqueness is an understatement for this town. Comparing the service, this one does not waiver on service. My first favorite for decades always had at least an 80% service score on my radar until it wavered off now and then, depending on who your server is. This buffet (aumi) I've been to about eight times already and service has never wavered but of course it has an advantage because it's new, kind of correct? It is very easy to give a good 20 to 25% tip here if you have a conscience mind on the hard-working people behind the scenes, they get tipped individually but they share the work as if they pass by a table with plates on it to be taken to the back or forever, they do it for each other. That's the way all restaurants should be, but we know we are not in a perfect world. The food, it was to my disappointment but it's on me that I came here. 1/2/2025 on a Thursday night to find out they did not have the fried lobster that I've always had on my mind on my return visits.. There are other things that always keep the foundation of me coming back like the crabs( both fried and whole ). You've got a decent size sushi bar with even caviar on it sometimes, you have your snails, individual hot pot if you would like. Your choice of brats on the individual hotpads are spicy, mushroom and tomato. There is just so much food here for me to remember and list but if you look at the pictures that everybody has posted it will entice you like a bug hunting for light. The price is an approximately $40 per person give or take depending on age. Those beautiful little pink artificial trees outside are a perfect backdrop for your get together photographs or from people visiting out of town that when I memorable enjoyment snap. Parking lot is kind of dark at night time but lots of ample parking, it shares parking to its next door neighbor Whole foods. This place seemingly is more fun to be with when you have multiple friends going with you but of course you can visit here by yourself but in the meantime plan not to eat for 3 days before you come here, you can thank me later. read more

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I've been to this place twice, and unfortunately, each time has left me more disappointed than the last. The positives: * Plenty of variety and choices * Family-oriented environment * Quick service and seating The negatives (and why I won't be returning): During my most recent visit, my fiancé became violently ill shortly after eating here. For a seafood buffet, freshness should be the bare minimum, but you could clearly taste how unfresh many of the dishes were. Quality is sacrificed for quantity, and that's a serious issue when it comes to seafood. At the end of the day, food safety and freshness are non-negotiable. Unfortunately, this place misses the mark, and I cannot recommend it. read more

Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet - The price for 2 people on the weekend - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This was my first plate when we got there the sushi salmon was delicious it was my first time eating it and all the sushi was fresh and the soup was divine you can pick your own ingredients and the dessert were all good I tried every single one so that how I know and the pork belly was the best me and my dad loved it. So valentine and happy luners new years. And also they are very quick with their service it was also really well to. read more

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Honestly, not bad for AYCE with all the multiple stations of a seafood lover's dream! Loved it overall! We got seated immediately once they opened up for dinner service and everything was clean and organized. I definitely helped myself with all the ample sashimi and anything seafood to get my fill! Service was great, our waiter came by many times to check on us to see if anything was needed! Price wise per person was also not super expensive either which was nice! Babies under 2 eat free! would come back again! read more

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Good but a lil over priced but it's good service is great too I recommed going here . Then a good atmosphere

Came in to a very loud, packed place but luckily we had a reservation so we were seated immediately and immediately began serving ourselves plates of food. I started off with a plate of sushi which was okay, the salmon was good and fresh, but the sushi rolls and nigiri weren't the best. I got a second plate with different hot foods to try and they were all okay, the gyozas were good but everything else was pretty mid in terms of flavor. Very much like every other chinese buffet restaurant. Ended with some fruit and sweets which were good. Best part about this place is the unlimited teas they have in the minifridge at the front - the passion fruit one is delicious!! Overall, wouldn't say it's worth the price but hey someone else was paying for it this time so I enjoyed it. read more

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So I went there yesterday for my birthday and the place looks really nice , the bathrooms are ok but the server I had she was really pushy after being there a certain amount of time. The food was ok , the shrimp was a bit over cooked and the snow crab just didn't have the best quality considering how much money we are spending for each person. Everything else was good I highly recommend the NY Steak because it was amazing , but all in all I believe this place should definitely be a bit cheaper because it's not a huge step up from a regular Chinese buffet. read more

Let's start with the excellent service. Plenty of servers moving at high speed. We had a primary, but it seemed to be a team sport. Refills were on the spot and plates were cleared as soon as we were done. The servers would happily stop to answer questions and were willing to offer opinions on what to get (which I appreciate) I tipped high, and they earned it. This is not really an "ambiance" kinda place. It is an "eating as an Olympic sport" kinda place. And then there is the food. We went on Memorial Day and paid the (optional) up charge for lobster. One thing that was certainly true is there was a HUGE variety and quantity of food. I would say the quality, though, was hit and miss. Starting high.., * The sushi and sashimi were both fresh and high quality. You could also assemble your own or just get the parts you liked. The variety of chef prepared sushi was limited, but pretty good. * The crawfish and their larger marine cousins, the lobster, were excellent! I only took one lobster as I'm just not a huge fan of lobster - weird, I know - but I had two plates of mudbugs. The table next to us were sucking them down at a prodigious rate. See my earlier comment about ambiance. * They had frog legs that were very tasty; steamed shrimp that were good; and sweet braised pork belly that was outstanding. * Abalone soup was interesting. Evidently making it is an ordeal. The broth was delicious. That abalone itself was unremarkable. I'm glad I recognized the chopped chicken foot before I ate it (not my thing). * Their cold salads were an adventure in things I had never tried before. Baby octopus top that list (good, glad I tried it), followed closely be whelk snails (less good, still glad I tried them) , and several unrecognizable (to me) things for which I could not conclusively identify their taxonomic kingdom, much less genus. * A wide variety of oysters (raw), clams (steamed), and muscles (stewed) were on offer. The oysters looked very fresh, but I gave them a pass. The clams and muscles were good. * The rest of the shellfish seemed overcooked. Bluecrab and snow crab were very difficult to pick, and the shrimp were kinda rubbery. * In all honesty, I probably tried less than half the dishes. It was a truly overwhelming array. If I went again, I would not get the lobster, reducing the price to $35ish. If you like sashimi or sushi, crawdads and frogleggs, and are an adventurous eater, this would be a good option for a big - really, really, really big - dinner. read more

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Umi has an amazing spread of choices for lunch hour and even more so during dinner (lobster, crab, oysters). They have a great option for tableside hot pot that you can customize that is already included in the price. (Drinks are included as well). Lina/Lynn (our waiter) was very helpful and friendly. They are very prompt with clearing out you're used plates and refilling drinks. Super satisfied! The environment is very well-kept, well lit, and robust. I'd recommend to all friends of family. read more

First time visiting this location and This place is very disappointing and seafood is not fresh at all. I had food very serious food poisoning which is worst experience ever in my life. Almost died. The variety is not as the same as what they had in the first few months advertised on YouTube . So many cheap items there just to make the numbers. Not worth the money and the risk. P.S.They also use plastic plates , cups which I had a hard time understanding. read more

One of the best buffets I've been to in Houston. If you're a seafood lover with a big appetite, this is the spot to be at on the weekend. Endless options- sushi rolls, seafood boil, crab legs, shrimps, mussels, abalone, fish, you name it. Not to mention what blew me away was the AYCE hot pot. I split a pot with my son and we chose the tomato base, so good! We ended up putting both meat and seafood in it. There's also a hibachi grill, ramen station, milk tea and many hot and fries foods. Some try big for everyone. We even got a free angus steak for posting on Facebook with a 5% discount. Service was amazing, Eve our waitress was very attentive. The ambiance is beautiful, gave me Las Vegas buffet vibes. read more

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I must say all categories: 2 Stars Service: ok Ambiance: ok Food: This is NOT what you imagine it would be; drop all expectations. Tips: Before you decide you would like to be seated, please tour the buffet lines, look at the dishes, see for yourself if it is worth the price. Lunch is $24, Dinner is $39. Food quality is poor. Orange chicken color is red. Shrimps and frog legs are dry. Grill salmon is fishy. Sushi quality is similar to the ones at $12.00 buffet. All in all, food quality (food grade, freshness and cooking skills) and presentation are low. We won't go back. The one item I believe really good and fresh is the salmon sashimi. read more

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This place is amazing! Luv the "all you can eat" buffet. I went with a friend, and it was our first time there. We were not disappointed! My faves were sushi & Seafood Ramen (they make fresh for you st back counter) and Pork Belly & do many shrimp variations & snow crab. Loved the salmon & beef & broccoli & rice. Corn on the cobb just ok. We will definitely go back. Also, an array of desserts. The tea is very good. read more

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Exceptional customer support, Yummy food that's easy on the wallet and just a fun experience overall. I am definitely coming back! A lot of options so just eat what you like read more

Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet - Loved the cakes - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pros: - Super friendly staff. Everyone was very nice. Our server was great. She was always making sure we were good and was very attentive. - A good amount of various food options including hot pot and ramen stations. - Plenty of seating and space inside. We were seated quickly. Cons: - You could tell a lot of the food including sushi had been sitting out for a while from taste/texture. We came around 4:30pm so I'm not sure if it was a timing thing or what. - Overall the food was just okay. Nothing really stood out to me. The quality of everything was not that great. - They have various desserts and milk teas which I thought was cool but they were really disappointing. The teas were watered down and tasted very artificial. Desserts tasted kinda stale. But it's not a dessert buffet so it wasn't that big of a deal but I wouldn't recommend the desserts if you come here. Overall everything was okay. Nothing was terrible but nothing was that good either. I don't think the price is justified for the overall quality of everything. The main thing that stood out to me was the friendly and attentive staff. But I wouldn't go out of my way to come back here. read more

Went for lunch and it wasnt the best. Big selection but I think we went at an awkward time because the hibachi tasted like it had been out for a bit. Some of the sashimi was very fishy. Need to show up during the peak hours for this one. Service was amazing and everyone was very nice! Made not liking it even worse because I want to praise the place due to the people. read more

Wow! After multiple concepts have opened and closed in this large Westchase location-- I think this one will stick! What a nice buffet! So many delicious, authentic dishes. The services is friendly and attentive. The restaurant is bright and clean. Loved the cooler of milk teas near the front. Great spot for a quick weekday lunch. But I could also see this as a fun place to bring family and friends for a birthday dinner, or just a fun night out. There's a little something for everybody. read more

Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet - Milk tea - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

So underwhelming for the price. Would rather go to Volcano hot pot in Sugarland. Better service, food and price! read more