Went here based on a friend's recommendation. I don't know how they came up with this…read morerecommendation, but I won't be back, nor recommend it. I've been to several Japanese sushi and seafood buffets before and can say without a doubt, this was the worst. Sushi rolls were mediocre, like supermarket sushi rolls on discount day. I was expecting more. This was the only item that was passable. The Chinese side of it was terrible. Cold seafood, when it's supposed to be hot. Duck that was cold and bony/fat and should have been warm and better tasting. The spare ribs were dry, like hours on the line and everyone avoided it. Soups were bland, and warm. The hot and sour was the worst one I tasted in the last 30 years. No oysters. No crab legs. Desserts were pretty much all frozen and nondescript. I had the chocolate cupmice cream and it was ok. On a positive note, the service was good, as they cleaned off old plates, and refilled drinks when asked. So, bottom line. One star for the food.

This place is a solid 10/10 feels like a cruise buffet, but even better because they offer hotpot…read moretoo! It's a great spot to go with friends. I just found out it's part of a chain, so I'll definitely be checking out the other locations to see if they measure up. Very clean environment and fast service. I went there on a weekday and I sure they would put even more food on the weekends!

Many reviews say to look past the rundown exterior. OK…read more Also had to walk through the empty parking lot and the jumbled entry way. Looks like this place has not really gotten used to the idea that people dine out post-pandemic. The wife used the restroom, and that almost caused her to want to leave. A filthy restroom is not normally a sign of good eats... But the other reviewers said get past it, so we did. We were seated quickly. Mostly because we were the only ones there, and the server was friendly and attentive. We ordered a bottle of Gekkeikan Sake, which was priced well, and had some Karaage to start. The sake was delicious, but not so the Karaage. I'm not sure what part of the chicken it came from, but it wasn't the meat part. Ass skin I'm guessing. Served with something akin to oyster sauce for some reason. We also had a couple of rolls, which wasn't easy. There were over 50 to choose from. But really, just dozen or so ingredients served 50 different ways. We ordered the J-G Roll (Lobster tempura with avocado inside, all tuna on top with caviar). Not sure it was lobster... texture was more like shrimp. And more of their signature oyster sauce on top to overload the sweetness factor. Also had the Nikki-Yuki Roll (Spicy salmon inside, tuna, salmon and avocado on top with caviar), which was nice. Not special, but nice. Still, the fish on both rolls really lacked the appropriate taste and character. It was more reminiscent of fast food/chain sushi. Now, on the upside... we didn't get sick, so that was good (extra star for no food poisoning)... but we probably won't be back soon.

Ordered take out for dinner. Easy online ordering process. The food was ready when we arrived…read more I ordered California rolls and shrimp fried rice; both were delicious. Overall a great and quick experience.

Went here last night. I honestly love this buffet. Everything here is fresh and good. Good quality…read moreand customer service is on top too. Especially, I believe her name is Sam? Love her. The only thing I feel like that is missing is clams. Boiled clams! Like the big ones they have at United buffet. They have razor clams but honestly it's not the same. Sushi is really good. Seafood boil is good too. I always end my meal there with hotpot ‍ ambiance is nice and I love how they celebrate birthdays there with the sign and birthday music

the second time we've been here! i remembered it to be great until we came back again lol--the…read moreservice as so-so, food was definitely something needing to be double checked especially when i came with family. there was mold in the dessert, genuine green spores in the jello--random metal shavings in the meat for the hot pot & it all looked like someone was randomly picked at it as time went on. the drink were fine, but i'm 90% sure the cups of water they give for the tables and the made drinks in the fridge are the same cups--not a bad thing but just an observation haha. the service was weird lowkey, there's notices on the walls & different paper dispensers about the tipping, which isn't needed to do--but our server did come up to us at the end basically begging for a tip; even though the service fee is included; again weird haha. it's not the biggest place but ambiance was alright--i definitely prefer the UMI in nj.

Food quality is good and plenty of variety…read more Lots of spacing and wait wasn't too long on a weekend They got bubble tea, seafood, meats, whatever you can think of, sushi If ur waiting for crab legs, make sure you are forceful in grabbing it cause there are sometimes rude people who take everything and leave nothing for everyone else

I do not recommend going here. First of all, the food variety isn't great, there weren't much…read moreoption to choose from. Second, majority of their food were dry up and old, even their sushi were dry and it's been sitting there for too long. Lastly, the restaurant was so hot, I had to inform the waiter that it was so hot we couldn't take it. And his response was:"Oh, you hot? I'm not hot. There's no other customers complaint that's hot, maybe you guys are wearing too much clothes." Excuse me, there was only 3 tables all together including us. He did tell the other lady about the issue and they take up the AC a little more. But, we were still sweating. I had to ask to switch up a table, it was so much better, but still hot. During the whole time we were there, our waiter did not bother to talk or assist us, I was so thirsty and wanted a foundation drink but we couldn't get it, even until we leave we could not get a drink. The worst customer service, ever. The waiter used the broom to sweep the booth. So dirty and unacceptable. Totally not worth paying $100; they have added a 12% service charge on the bill which was not acceptable. We get 0 service. Bad food, bad service. Will not ever return.

Came here based on the good reviews! I know buffets can either be decent or bad. This buffet was…read moreokay. Most of the dishes were lackluster. Everything needed more seasoning. The sushi had too much rice and just didn't taste like anything. The boba tea tasted old. It was also very pricey! Not sure if I would come back but had to try. The only decent thing was the lobster and the filet which was a special if you posted about it!

Hot food was mid (meats were dry except leg of lamb that you slice yourself). Desserts and…read morehouse-made drinks were not good with the exception of the sesame balls. Only thing worth it was the sushi/sashimi but there's more variety at the nj location. Seemed like they were understaffed as the waitress we got seemed rushed. Overall less variety and smaller with less staff than the NJ one. A bit disappointed. I did like how they had the chi peach sparkling water and an ok ice cream selection

We came for the lunch buffet. Priced at $19.99, reasonable considering the selection of sushi, hot…read morefoods and drinks. They include drinks, although I found the milk teas to be too sweet. Like most buffets in this price range, food quality is average. I found the shrimp to be fresh and tasty.

Umi is one of the best AYCE buffets we ever went to since we moved to our new home in Virginia…read more2023. We found this buffet seven months ago in September 2024 after visiting a military base in Dover and arriving in Delaware for the 46th Annual Nanticoke Indian Pow Wow. We were impressed with the service, excellent sushi options, and the beautiful & clean ambiance. It was a pleasant surprise and we were given a military discount there. Very affordable, fair prices, great military discount, spectacular food & options, and impressive service. We look forward to coming back here again.

I can't believe how confusing it was. Everyone was unwilling…read moreto speak. Next time I will use a translation app, if I can get a clue what language is used. Table service was non-existent. Dishes were never cleared. No tipping expected after the 12% service charge fee was added. Interesting. Senior discount not applied. $28 lunch. I left wondering if the dinner menu is different. English not spoken here or everyone is goofing and pretending. The hot pot broth is a mystery. No utensils were provided to cook with the hot pot. It's like they want you to put the the food in and don't take it out to eat.If you are food sensitive you are out of luck. I liked the BBQ probably because of MSG that I don't use at home. Service was non existent I had to use the nearby table for our used plates. You don't get the occasional, how is everything question, I assume no tips equals no table service. I got a kick out of when I asked for something I got blank looks. If servers don't speak I'd appreciate English labels, or a sheet of paper for the challenged.

Umi is a tough sell if you're going strictly for sushi. For a sushi buffet, the nigiri selection…read moreand overall quality are pretty underwhelming. The sashimi presentation is also a miss, served in small individual aluminum containers instead of laid out on a shared platter. It feels inefficient and less appetizing than grabbing fresh cuts with tongs. That said, the Chinese food side is actually solid. The BBQ squid stands out as one of the better items, while the ribs were disappointing, too fatty and drenched in sauce. I skipped the hot pot since the meats in the fridge didn't look particularly fresh or appealing. Compared to other locations, the East Brunswick spot seems to do a better job with both quality and keeping the sushi stocked. Drinks are another weak point. The bubble teas are overly sweet and not very good, though kids will probably enjoy them. I'd come back for some of the Chinese dishes and a few sushi pieces, but overall it feels overpriced for what you get.

everything is amazing i fucking love this place. the food is always good and fresh and the workers…read moreare nice and welcoming

The sushi are not fresh. Mike teas are made by powders. The ramens are not real Japanese ramen. For…read morethis price, high food quality is expected. Very disappointing

It was my first day at a conference over at the Philadelphia Convention Center, and my colleagues…read moreand I went to Reading Terminal Market so we could all have our hearts desire. I was impressed that Umi Seafood and Sushi had the 'to-go' aspect down to an art. It was easy to grab a California roll, pay and get out. The food was fine. It's not the worst sushi, but not the best. If I needed something quick and easy, I would be willing to go back.

Nice option for a quick grab & go sushi roll that didn't taste grab & go. All I got was one roll,…read morebut it looked like a great fish mart as well.

I came here on a Saturday afternoon with a party of 8. $39 per person with gratuity tacked on as…read morewell (assuming due to our large group) As a value proposition, this place is worth it especially if you're a shellfish lover. Lobsters and crabs were abundant. I learned about this place awhile ago from YouTube of which many gave praises. We frequented many mid level AYCE places like this and we've found that as time goes by, quality degrades with restaurants like this. Now there was a rather long length of time between discovering this place on YouTube and actually visiting this place. I wonder if the praises that were sung about this place were still valid. I would say yes. As previously mentioned, lobsters and crabs were abundant and makes it worth the trip on that alone. As for the other offerings, it was mostly surprisingly good. Don't expect Michelin quality food here. Generally, it's about the quantity BUT the food is pretty good. The sushi/sashimi shocked me a little. AYCE sushi is usually just passable but here, I thought it was pretty good. Everyone in my group loved the quality of the salmon. Other offerings, of which there were many, were pretty good. Standouts were the lamb chops in my opinion. Dessert options wasn't as extensive as the other AYCE places I've frequented but they do the job. Aside from the usual fountain soda options (serves by the restaurant staff) , they had a few fruit drinks and a milk tea option as well as some specialty drinks in a can. Scale 1 to 5. (Keep in mind that this is based on quality you'd expect from a typical AYCE restaurant. Food 5 (large selection of food and that shellfish!) Service 5 (Friendly staff and were pretty efficient in clearing the plates) Cleanliness 4 (Place was well kept. Deducted 1 star due to the stickiness of the floor around our table which reminded me of a movie theater floor... lol) Value 5 One con to point out. The restaurant was rather large yet the bathrooms were small and couldn't accommodate a lot of people at once. Not a huge quibble as the wait wasn't astronomical BUT it did seem odd that the size of the bathroom didn't match the size of the restaurant.

I LOVED it here! Such a large variety of food for a decent price. Everything I tried was delicious,…read moreme and my boyfriend had such a good time! Their Dim Sum was my favorite, but I also enjoy their soft-shell crab, sushi, fresh fruit, and so much more! The service was delightful, we paid before we ate and did not feel rushed at all! The restaurant was very clean and well kept. The building is very large and definitely got a little loud and crowded towards the end of our stay, but if you get there a tad earlier you'll be fine!