Seemed like a great place. Nice staff and straightforward Casual Atmosphere. Unfortunately, we were…read moreout of chicken Shawarma. They were also out of falafel. So me and my sister decided to leave and go elsewhere.

Well, on the positive side, I had a really nice time in good company. The restaurant was clean,…read morerather spacious, and I certainly appreciated the white tablecloths. We sat at a round table that perfectly fit our group of seven. It was a very comfortable setting, so we could talk freely. We came for "Buffet Night Wednesday," served from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. Around 6:30 p.m., I felt like we were late to the party and should have been grateful there was still some food left. We knew a large group of 25 people would be coming for the buffet that day, but I didn't think it would be a problem. The buffet looked kind of sad to me. I managed to sample almost everything, even Goat Curry. Everyone said it was very good. I passed on the Samosas (not too appetizing looking). Also, I didn't want to commit to the whole piece of Tandoori Chicken, so I checked the Chicken 65 instead. It was nothing like I had tried before, but the bite size pieces were good, plus it wasn't really spicy. Everyone's favorite, Butter Chicken, was very tasty. I had only a small piece of chicken. When I went back for another one, it was gone, only the sauce remained. I think just one dish was refilled during our entire stay. I was hoping for fresh Samosas, but it didn't happen. The Tofu dish was one of my favorites. Luckily, there were just a few pieces hanging around, so there was no risk I could overeat at this particular buffet. For dessert, I had a little white pudding. It was a generic dish you'll find in every Asian buffet, nothing special. We learned that the ownership had changed, but it seemed like it was still a family business. The children were supposed to clean up the dirty dishes, but they didn't. We were surrounded with dirty plates, and none of the employees seemed to care. This was my first visit to Shalimar BBQ & Grill, and I can't compare my experience to previous quality. I can't complain about the taste and flavor, really, but the entire buffet was missing something. Maybe the food? :)

Food here is amazing for the price. I have never had food here that was terrible. Also, the amount…read moreof options you get for like around $20 for dinner you can't beat that anywhere. The servers can be a little greedy for tip because you're really serving yourself, so why are you tipping and that can sometimes feel very off. The place was starting to look a little rundown, but they just moved to a new location. That's much bigger and of course cleaner because it's new but hopefully it stays clean for a very long time. My favorite items are the vermicelli noodles, the hibachi chicken, the pepper chicken, the baked seafood thing.. so many more.

My fiends & I've been here a few times, never disappointed. Lots to choose from/ servers are great!…read moreThey have sushi also. Usually a big crowd , very popular restaurant.

Bright and clean dining and buffet area. That's what first jumped out as we walked into Umi. Not…read moremany buffets of any sort left around these days. Lots of seafood options! Staff was attentive and kept our drinks full. I had a little bit of everything and it was all to my liking. They had crab legs presented in 3 ways, cold, steamed, and in a Cajun style boil. If you love crab then this is the place to enjoy it until your hearts content. Soft drinks and juice are included in price as is all the sushi and sashimi.

First I would like to say that I am a big fan of all-you-can-eat buffets. With all the higher food…read moreprices and smaller portions, I feel there is more value to buffets. However, the quality, variety and taste of the food determines if I will be a repeat customer. Although there was a good variety of foods, the fact that everything tasted bland. Each new item I tried l hoped would have more flavor than the previous item but unfortunately they were consistent but not in a good way. The only item I enjoyed was the round sugar coated donut balls, the sugar was sweet. Service was good but their whole job was to bring beverages and clear plates which our server did very well. Try it once and decide for your self but I recommend the lunch buffet so you spend less money while trying it out.

So much fun! Staff is quick. I love picking out my own stuff and making fun combinations. Being sat…read moreby the robot was a huge perk. Don't forget an ice cream sandwich at the end. Can't wait to go back!

This was my first time here and it was so cool! They have a buffet style build you own Bowls and…read morehot plates. The food was great! And the service was excellent, they came around to make sure we were enjoying our food and our grill was clean and replaced me

After this place closed in the boulevard mall I had no Idea they opened nearby. I found it online…read moreand went in one day recently. The staff is just as friendly as they were at the mall. Portion size is huge and you definitely get a bang for your buck. I love the shrimp eggrolls. They have tables to eat at or your can get takeout. Its a solid Chinese food spot. Give them a try!

I won't get Chinese anywhere else now! They are so friendly, give the best portions, their food is…read moredelicious! Everyone seems like they are happy to work there. It's 100% worth your money and worth supporting them! They also have sushi, bubble tea! It's like a chipotle vibe but for Chinese food! Highly recommend

Having been to a ton of hotpot spots, this is a decent one, especially considering the size and…read morediversity of Buffalo. Of course ones in larger, more diverse cities will have greater selections, but this one is really solid. They have a light option which just includes the buffet table items for hotpot (seafood, meatballs, eggs, noodles, and vegetables) and the other which includes plates of sliced meats to your table. Fresh looking items for hotpot, good temperature control and tidy. The staff was very attentive and kind. Fun experience and especially when it's cold outside!

I love it here! The hot pot is great and it's always easy to get a private room for a party. The…read morekaraoke machine search function is terrible though! No matter, it's still fun!

Firstly, it's late May, so it's a happy overlap of two of my favorite seasons: Oysters and blue…read morecrab! Stormin' Crab offers their blue crabs one of two ways: Either added as a side to any boil (topped with your favorite seasonings), or served as a fried crab basket. The oyster appetizer (sold as six or twelve) can be raw or grilled. I adore them raw, and these are Bluepoints! They were plump, glistening, and had a great sweet and briney flavor. My husband's gumbo was thick with rice and andouille sausage, with baby shrimp. It also had a powerful black pepper kick. Very tasty! The boil arrived on a stainless steel platter in a large plastic bag, ballooned out with steam. We had chosen the butter, medium spicy. I thought the saltiness overpowered the flavor of the seafood, but your mileage may vary. Combo C had so much food we took a third of it home! We really enjoyed our meal here!

Update: subtracting 1 star because my kid got sick from the oily food. Never again…read more The staff was so nice and the facility is very clean however we just didn't care for the food itself. We ordered the cajun mix for crawfish and snow crab and garlic butter snow crab. All the boils are doused full of butter flavored oil (not real butter) which didn't allow for any flavor to reach your tongue or the meat. I may be spoiled with real Louisiana and Texas crawfish and seafood boils but the oil was so unpleasant. The crawfish was oily, flavorless, and tasted dirty. The crab was probably presalted and just reheated in the boil. I asked for some cajun seasoning and salt to sprinkle on top but there was just too much oil. I am disappointed with this type of boil and hope I can find a more traditional type with no oil somewhere in Buffalo.

BROTHER. The workers here are just outstanding. Sometimes I can't understand what they're saying,…read morebut the amount of connections I have now is bewildering. DID YOU KNOW YOU COULD CONNECT TO THE AUX? Finally got a chance to play my Chinese folk music. Love the food here... bombaclat.

The Crossroads Culinary Center, known as C3, is a dining facility on the University at Buffalo…read moreNorth Campus that is open to the public. You do not have to be a student or staff to eat here, the sign at the entry makes it clear that everyone is welcome. I work on campus, and my colleague and I decided to give it a try yesterday for the first time for a breakfast brainstorming session. We rode the bus out to Ellicott Complex, and with the help of some friendly students, found our way to the Red Jacket building. I had no idea what to expect, other than there is an effort to locally source the food served at C3. When we arrived, we realized it is an all-you-can-eat set-up. There is a cashier in the lobby, who you pay before going in. Prices slightly vary based on method of payment. I used my bank card, and paid $10.66 total. Inside the dining hall, there is a huge circular buffet that takes up the entire middle of the large space. It's surrounded by various seating options, (booths, tables, a bar area, couches by a fireplace), all done in a modern, sleek aesthetic. The breakfast food options were abundant. There is: * A yogurt, granola and fruit parfait station * A milk & cereal station (at least half a dozen cereals to choose from) * A baked goods station (muffins, danish, pastries, donut holes) * A Belgian waffle station with toppings * An oatmeal and toppings station * A bagel and toast station with toppings (butter, cream cheeses, PB and jellies) * A hot-line station with scrambled eggs, hash browns, french toast, sausage and bacon * A made-to-order kiosk for omelets, eggs any style, custom breakfast sandwiches, and a variety of pancake flavors * A condiments area with hot sauces, mayo, ketchup, mustard, etc. * A beverage bar with coffee, soda, juice, and a cappuccino machine So before getting there, I didn't realize it was AYCE, and was in the mindset to order something healthy and light. My typical workday breakfast at the office is a yogurt and some fruit. I'd splurge a little, but was thinking eggs and wheat toast. NOPE'ERS!!! I big-time splurged, and did two rounds of several plates. I tried the omelets. I tried the pancakes. I tried the oatmeal. I had all the meats and scrambled eggs. I ate the baked goods. I had coffee, cappuccino, and soda. All for about ten bucks!!! And the food? It was pretty good! The hot-line food wasn't sizzling hot, but it's a buffet, so what you'd expect. The made-to-order options I tried came out hot and fast. I love oatmeal, and the oatmeal with toppings was smooth and satisfying. The coffee was good, and the cappuccino machine was a nice perk. We hit a sweet-spot in timing, 9:30am, which seemed to be after the early-bird students were gone and before a small rush of sleep-in students showed up around 10:00am. Even so, it was never packed with gen-Z'ers. And the ones who were there were mellow and tame, no college party scene here. ;-) I definitely want to bring my husband and kids back sometime. The M&M pancakes are reason enough to bring my kids back, they'd love them. And for $10 a person, less if I put money on my UBBucks card, it's a super-steal of a deal. Dinner prices are higher, but still seem incredibly reasonable. Especially since the breakfast buffet used only HALF of the buffet space, so my guess is the dinner spread is even MORE food. One last tip. I mentioned we rode the bus, but it's not necessary. There are parking lots in Ellicott Complex, which usually have more parking available than by my office in the heart of North Campus. So check out a campus map, park near Red Jacket, find your way to C3, and wear your stretchy pants. Great price, ample variety, good food, nice atmosphere, feel like a college kid again, and leave the belt at home!

Ordered take out and wasn't expecting much. Food was mediocre at best. Dumplings we're really…read moresmall. The dipping sauce was excellent though. I was a fan of it when they had their store front in Tonawanda. Pork lo mein was good. Didn't care for their wonton soul. No flavor at all. Pork fried rice was decent. Sesame chicken was drowned in the sauce. Lost all the crispyness to the fry. Can't mess up the sweet donut. I would order again if it were too late to go out for pick up at my normal place.

Came here for lunch and got a quick reminder why I don't really like Chinese buffets. While there…read morewere a few items that were good (spring roll, "shrimp delight", mass produced desserts), most of the items were cold and overcooked. No sushi. There were signs posted all over, stating that you will be charged if you "waste food". I understand that they don't want food waste but it made the vibe even more tacky. The place was really quiet and the 5 tables of patrons were all sitting back to back so it's like we were all in each other's business. I posted a pic of the aquarium that shows neon green water and that aggravating sign about wasting food.

This local grocery makes my life simple!…read more Fresh veggies, packaged goodies, frozen foods, cooking supplies, and spices at good prices! I tend to drop by to purchase snacks, sweet-treats, and frozen items for my lunches at work. Otherwise, I pick up their homemade dinners in the freezer case - keeping stocked up for those busy days when I have no time to cook. There are so many excellent choices to suit any mood. Once you stop in, you'll find yourself coming back again and again. Now this is the ONLY place I buy my spices and all my friends have become customers!

So glad the restaurant opened back up this year! The food is top notch! They also do offer the…read morebuffets again for lunch and dinner, I also saw someone get the buffet to go! We will be back for sure!