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    Buffet Star

    3.1 (750 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Prices 12/7/25
    Faye A.

    After grinding through a hard 3 hour workout, the only logical next step was to immediately cancel it out w a buffet!!! Buffet Star didn't exactly sound like a five-star life choice (and Yelp's 3 stars tried to hinder me from eating here), but plot twist..... it was way better than expected!!!!! The sushi made my husband and son happy little sea creatures, the Mongolian grill slapped, and the chicken wings were jumbo sized and fire!! But the real MVP? Chicken pot stickers!!!!! I've never seen chicken pot stickers at a buffet (bc they're 99% always pork pot stickers). Fried rice, noodles, seafood galore..... basically, carbs and ocean things everywhere!!! Food was fresh, they kept replenishing the food due to the amount of traffic flowing through. The place is laid out like they tried to seat half the city in one room (could easily seat about 250 people), but hey, at least the food makes up for the chaos!!!! Service was on point... plates vanished like magic, drinks stayed topped off, and there was plenty of parking. BTW, you pay first before getting seated (pretty bold move) Overall, dinner was a win tonight, would happily return to undo another workout when we're back in the area!!!

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    Nastashya S.

    If you're craving a seafood craving and don't know where to start, just come here. Dinner pricing is pretty decent. 25.99 overall pricing is goo, especially if your with a big group and don't know what to eat. They have so many options to choose from. From seafood to Mongolian grill. They have plenty of sushi options as well. Food is good. Most of the food is fresh. I love their salt n pepper soft shell crabs, sooo good. Service is okay, it is a little tricky to call over a worker for a refill or a crab cracker. The only downside is the bathrooms are not the cleanest. Smells like urine and they always have the men's bathroom open. But my family loves coming here one of the cleanest buffet in the IE that's pretty decent,

    Bienvenido A.

    Been here a few times. Good service. Can be a little noisy when packed and is expected. Got my Mongolian style meat and veggies. Just onion and mushroom on beef, chicken and shrimp. Beef was tough but sauce made flavorful and still enjoyable. Some lobster pieces were tough and dry the first try. Got seconds when they put out new a new batch. Better but too much sticky coating and can't taste full flavor of lobster. Rest of what I tried were ok. Best part for me was the fruits. I got rambutan, papaya. Raspberry and pineapple. Pineapple was not as sweet as I've expected but good enough as palette cleanser. Still worth coming back.

    Bellami L.

    Decent price for what you get, but it's still hit or miss. Came here today to celebrate my mom's birthday in heaven since this was always her favorite buffet in the I.E. I did enjoy their longan and the huge crawfish. Overall it's a decent buffet, but the quality can be inconsistent.

    Seafood and....
    Larry P.

    Haven't been here for years but we came back to check out the changes! The food is great but prices went up as usual! Service is good they keep pickup your dishes! No wait as it is Hugh inside.

    Some of the seafood
    Tatiana J.

    The restaurant was packed mid day. We dined in for a late lunch around 2:30 on a Saturday. The buffet stayed stocked full of many dishes. As soon as one was empty it was promptly replaced. They had lots of crab legs, mussels, shrimp , and classics like pepperoni pizza and french fries for picky eaters. Plates are cleared fast from your table as you finish. Flavors are good.

    Old oranges
    Carlos N.

    This is an awful place to eat I don't know how people call this place the best in the IE , food is old, no flavor, bugs in the food this should be inspected by the health department, if this is the best for a lot of you, you need to check why after eating you have a bad stomach ache and $30 per person was crazy but I like to go around and check restaurants, never again

    Menu Prices April 19, 2025
    Gustavo G.

    2nd time here. The food is good and have a wide variety of food including sushi/sashimi. The reason for coming here was for their crab legs. Weekend buffet is $26.99. As provided on one of the pictures, when we arrived. The crab legs were really thin, and somewhat dry. We came on the weekend, which was somewhat busy. To my surprise, even though it was busy, it wasn't really noisy like some other places. That was great. The problem was that the ladies who would pick the plates and provide refills, I needed to keep trying to get their attention. They would group up to chat among themselves. In addition, towards the end of our time there, there were older Asian women coming in with very elaborate dresses. At this time is when they started to provide the larger crab legs in the trays. The sushi was mostly replaced with fresh cuts. Grrr....

    Megan P.

    Got takeout by the lb. yesterday & honestly it'd probably have been worth it to just dine in. The selection was vast including sushi, hot foods, fried appetizers & deserts along with seafood such as crab legs, fried crab, shrimp, mussel, etc. Definitely worth a try if you're nearby & hungry.

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    Net A.

    Got my fill of my favorite fried crabs !! For Fridays during the Lenten Season , this is the best place to eat seafood and fish !!! Fresh Sushi has many selections!!! Fast bussing tables, picking up used plates and cleaning after each diners leave tables! Crabs today so delicious like always! Busy! Busy! Busy! Tables always filled up with hungry diners ready to devour !!! Fresh servings of dishes are always promptly replenished!!

    Sushi, baked mussels, and shrimp.
    Fernanda D.

    Love eating here. The food is always great. I go here only for the seafood and I am never disappointed. It is very crowded at times, but it's okay because I get my moneys worth.

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    Employees are always friendly and helpful. Food is absolutely amazing, prices are great. And TAKEOUT? Yes please.

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    8 months ago

    Love coming to this place. The service is always great, and the quality of the food is excellent!

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    10 months ago

    Mass quantities of low quality food. Atmosphere was loud basically cafeteria style. Would not recommend.

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    Food was cold. We never got refills or waitress service. Place was empty food wasn't worth the price . Never going again.

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    Little hole in the wall buffet. Decent quality and most of the food had flavor. Good parking and the place was clean and quick service.

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    2 years ago

    Good food. Good selection. Nice people that work here. Very tight seating. Will recommend.

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    1 year ago

    I used to go here growing up with my family and it's super good still. Will be coming here more

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    Ask the Community - Buffet Star

    The weekend they have loster?

    Yes they did have sauteed lobster today 11/16/2025

    Do they still serve eel sushi for lunch?

    Do they have Lobster Tail? Theres lobster at the menu but not a single picture was posted of a lobster.

    No, they do not have lobster tail at the buffet.

    Do they sell beer?

    No...at least not the last time we were there

    Are the crab legs hot or cold?

    The crab legs are hot. They also provide melted butter.

    Says they're open and there's a review from 24 days ago but they won't answer the phone. Are they open or not?

    Yes.

    Can I still dine in with the Covid situation?

    Yes

    Any gluten free options?

    gluten free are veggies and some seafood they also have sashimi and sushi 🍣

    Why are the pics soo old does it still look the same?

    Yeah

    Does anyone know if on the weekends they have dinner all day? (Example the baked mussels, salt and pepper shrimp and lobster)? Or just after 3:30? I am pregnant and really am craving those items but want to make sure when I go they have them. TY😊

    All day long as you are paying a premium price. Worth every penny of it.

    Do they serve crab legs for dinner during the week?

    They sure do, I've been to Buffet Star most times in weekdays then weekends and they have them for dinner. I've never been earlier than dinner time though. Enjoy

    How much does it cost?

    $9.29- lunch (drink separate) $13.99 - dinner (drink separate) $2.19- drinks

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    Niko Niko Sushi - Bento (Teriyaki Salmon & sashimi)

    Niko Niko Sushi

    4.1(827 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    •$$

    We dropped by after the gym so we were pretty hungry and this place did not disappoint. The…read moreportions were massive! The servers were very friendly and start you off with free edamame. We ordered the sashimi salad, fuji, geisha, and popcorn roll. I really enjoyed the salad. It had a lot of sashimi and I was nearly full off of that! I could only take a few bites of the rolls before feeling completely stuffed! For salmon, the Fuji roll was a little too rich for me so I would opt for the genki or lemon roll next time. The geisha roll was good and the popcorn roll was just crazy! I feel like that could feed 4 people! I enjoyed the crunchy crayfish on top but it's just too much for two people. After trying a few sushi places in the area, I think this is the best one so far. We also got a nice discount on rolls during happy hour so we will definitely be back!

    We went to Yamaava casino for a few days and I was craving sushi but wasn't too familiar with the…read morearea. So, of course, I look on Yelp and came across Nko Niko sushi, which is regarded as one of the best sushi spots in Redlands. I actually went as far as double checking on reddit and the votes were definitely in! This place seemed legit so I had to try it. It's located in a shopping plaza so there is plenty of parking. There are several restaurants in the area, while Niko Niko is tucked away near the water fountains out front. As I arrived, they quickly sat me at the bar area and my typical rainbow roll and I tried their snow cone roll. The rolls were so good and the fish was fresh! I loved the sweet sauce that was added to the snow cone roll. After about 20 mins, the chef, who's name is Yaser, started asking me what my favorite fish is and why I like it. I told him Albacore and he instantly makes me some concoction with ponzu sauce which was fire. He then asked me if I like salmon and I told him yes and he makes me a seared salmon roll with orange sauce and pepper. By this time I'm stuffed but enjoying this experience. He made going to a sushi restaurant interesting again like when I first tried sushi. We start talking about Japan and he ask me if I ever had salmon skin. I tell him absolutely not and that when I bake salmon I usually take the skin off. He then tells me that I HAVE to try a salmon skin handroll so I figured I should just go with it. My mind was blown!! I actually like salmon skin lol. It was so good! Overall, I had an amazing experience at Niko Niko and Chef Yaser. I left him a generous tip for the experience and he changed the way I will forever dine at a sushi bar now. If you're in the area, please stop at Niko for some fresh tasty sushi and an excellent sushi experience with sushi chef's that know what they're doing. OOOOO 5 out of 5 Afros

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    Hello Sushi

    3.4(897 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    •$$

    Real good food here! Always have consistently good service especially from this one server with a…read morebandana. Overall just a great affordable place to go to if you want good food and good service.

    This was my first visit, and overall, I had a pleasant experience. I arrived around 6:00 PM and was…read morepleased with the ample parking. However, the parking lot was quite dark and could benefit from additional lighting, especially in the evening. The restaurant has an open concept where you could see everyone dining, welcoming atmosphere, and I was greeted warmly by two employees and seated right away. It wasn't particularly busy when I arrived, although it became noticeably busier throughout dinner. Service remained friendly and prompt. I ordered the shrimp and calamari tempura along with the spicy edamame. The edamame was unfortunately overcooked. I also tried several sushi rolls, including the Baked Salmon and Spider Roll. Most rolls come in eight pieces, so I would appreciate a half-order option. It would allow guests to sample more varieties without getting overly full with a couple rolls. Plus, I didn't inquire, but this is the first time I've experience an AYCE order sheet with I my two columns. So I made sure I ordered heavy on my first round. One area for improvement is the consistency of the roll sizes. Several slices were quite thick, and the portion sizes varied between rolls. Overall, this is a good option if you're in the area and don't want to drive farther for other options.

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    Jessica Roll - the inside tasted like butterfish, and was super tasty!

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    Shiki Sushi - Stuffed jalapeño

    Shiki Sushi

    2.9(748 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    •$$

    The family and I booked a table while my dad was visiting, and we had a really good time. We sat…read morefor hibachi, and the whole experience was fun, lively, and memorable. The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked right in front of us, which made it even better for the kids and the whole table. The hibachi chef kept everyone entertained, and the energy at the table was great. We ended up splitting the table with six other people, and by the end of the meal my dad was doing sake bombs with them like they had all known each other for years. That honestly made the night. It felt less like just going out to eat and more like a fun little dinner event. Good food, good service, good atmosphere, and a random shared table moment that turned into a great memory. Definitely a spot I'd recommend for family dinner, hibachi, or when you want something more fun than a regular sit-down meal.

    Our experience was extremely disappointing, especially considering that our bill was over $500…read more The sushi hibachi chef's behavior and language were inappropriate, vulgar, and completely out of place for a family celebration. His jokes and comments, including sexual and suggestive remarks, made the women in our family very uncomfortable. We were there to celebrate our son's birthday and expected a fun, family-friendly experience. Instead, the chef's conduct made the occasion uncomfortable and took away from what should have been a special celebration. Unfortunately, the food did not make up for the experience. It was mediocre at best, with what seemed like an excessive amount of vegetable oil used throughout the dishes. The food tasted heavy and flat, and for a meal costing over $500, we expected a much higher level of quality. The one standout was the green tea fried ice cream, which was delicious and may honestly be the only item on the menu that we would recommend. For the price we paid, we expected better food, better service, and--most importantly--a respectful and family-appropriate atmosphere. This experience fell far short of those expectations. Management should seriously address the chef's behavior and the overall quality of the dining experience.

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    Miyagi Ayce Sushi

    Miyagi Ayce Sushi

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    5.3 mi
    •$$$
    Casual dining
    All you can eat

    Be honest, after getting off 215 freeway, driving down to the restaurant, the view along the street…read moreisn't promising. Totally San Bernardino vibes LOL! We came here because of high ratings, and some foodie IG posts, we are glad the food was good. I don't usually like salmon sushi, but theirs are creamy and really good, love the seared salmon. Lots rolls, which I didn't have any, but they look good though. I had AYCE lunch, sushi selection is limited (I like the raw shrimp they don't have it..), but good enough for lunch, your basic salmon, tuna, unagi, cooked shrimp and etc. are all available! If we are around the area, we will definitely be back.

    I used to LOVE Miyagi Sushi and honestly thought they were pretty top-notch. But after recently…read morehaving Joyce Sushi in La Quinta, my sushi standards may have changed a little. I'd say Miyagi's is solid three-star quality sushi. They do offer all-you-can-eat, which is a huge plus, and the price is really reasonable, I believe it's around $36 per person. Pro tip: Ask them to thin-cut your rolls! They're so much easier to eat that way, and since they're smaller pieces, you can definitely try more rolls if you're doing AYCE. Out of everything we ordered, the Miyagi's Special was hands-down my favorite. I absolutely loved that roll! The others were okay, but where Miyagi's lost me a little was the freshness and quality of the fish. After recently having incredibly fresh, market-quality fish at Joyce Sushi for a pretty comparable price, and they also offer AYCE, there was definitely a noticeable difference for me. That being said, the service at Miyagi's was very nice, and we had a fun time here. This location is SMALL and always seems to be busy, especially around lunchtime, so be prepared for a possible wait during rush hour. The parking lot is also pretty small, and the surrounding area of San Bernardino isn't the greatest, but once you're inside, it's a nice little sushi spot. Overall, Miyagi's is still pretty good sushi, especially if you want reasonably priced AYCE. But now that I've experienced fresher fish at a comparable price, I don't think I can rate it as highly as I used to. 3 stars for me.

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