First visit back in a while. Still the same setup: it's all you can eat, but not a buffet. You order off a sheet as if you're ordering sushi (and the deal includes sushi if you'd like), and they bring it to you, cooked to order. -- Egg Roll: Thick, blistered shell housing very moist but slightly mushy vegetation (mostly cabbage) and bits of gray pork. Decent seasonings and good textural contrast, but only slightly above average overall. -- Chicken Teriyaki: I wrote a "1" on the order sheet, expecting a single stick, but they brought two. Good thing, because these were superb. Glistening exterior with just enough char, a good shellacking of glaze, and a quite-juicy marinated interior. Some sweetness, some savory, and some gingery notes. Excellent texture, excellent flavor. Elite. -- Fried Shrimp: A "1" on the order sheet yielded a beautifully arranged plate with eight panko-crusted slivers of shrimp. Very light, very crunchy, and the apple garnish was edible too. I prefer the shrimp in a ring with the donut-like batter, but this was a nice treat. Well above average. -- Beef Teriyaki: No char, decent crusting, decent moistness, but overall fairly ordinary. Average. -- Chicken Wings: Very crunchy from a micro breadcrumb treatment, with juicy, gingery flesh under the skin. Enjoyable. Above average. -- General Gao's Chicken: Another creative presentation with orange slices around the rim, and the chicken was solid as well. A strong surface near-crunch, moist and tender chicken inside, and a somewhat complex saucing that was mostly sweet but had a little heat. Above average. -- Shrimp and Broccoli: Cooked perfectly (broccoli tender and almost wilting; shrimp tender but snappy). Fairly standard brown sauce and a bit gloppy. Slightly above average. Service is slow. It can take a while to have your order(s) taken or your check handled, even when the server (I've never seen more than one) isn't handling other customers. Handy parking lot, which is not a guarantee in Lowell. Value is off the charts, and quality is very good, making the iffy service tolerable. The food arrives not only hotter and fresher than all buffets, but also hotter and fresher than most Chinese sitdown restaurants, period. Firmly entrenched in my Chinese food rotation, whether in a gluttonous mood or not. read more

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They were 30 min late on my pickup. It's like they started making my pick up when I got there....

Foody Goody is really Foody Baddy. If you're reading this review today the day I wrote it just look in the parking lot and you'll see I was unfortunately unable to keep the food we bought as I couldn't even make it to the car before dinner projectile vomiting commenced. I don't know if it was the warm sushi "which should have been the first clue" but we continued with dinner anyway. Fk me for trying right! The food was terrible, $3.50 for a cup of soda out of a 2 liter bottle and $1.50 a refill not to mention if you don't finish all of the nasty food you order they will charge you an extra 30%. I'm sitting here now with gut cramps, cold chills and a deep desire to never return I'd rather lick a public toilet seat. Sorry to cut the review short, I need to find a bathroom.... Quickly! read more

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Me and my boyfriend went there to get the all you can eat. It is $25.99 per person and is definitely worth it, especially if you like sushi. They have plenty of variety of sushi. Our favorites were the dumplings, general tso's chicken, friend rice and salmon roll. Be aware that if you don't finish all the food when getting the all you can eat, they add a 30% fee to your whole check. read more

Foody Goody - Sushi - Chinese Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Great all you can eat sushi, plus it's never too busy. Very polite and friendly service. Welcoming. Great for take out too. read more

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No complaints from me, this is within running distance for me and my go to when I want to eat alot of sushi for a decent price. When I go for dinner, there's usually one other party with several people popping in and out for take out. I actually enjoy the peace and quiet. My go to is Godzilla, Chicken Tempura or Salmon of some sort. For apps, crab rangoon, salad, seaweed salad or egg drop soup. The chicken tempura roll could be better, it looks dry and uncrunchy unlike other places I've ordered it at. They do have fried green tea ice cream, but that's extra, unfortunately. read more

Foody Goody - Fried Ice Cream costs extra and not part of AYCE - Chinese Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

A Hidden Gem for Sushi Lovers: Quality Meets Value Imagine all-you-can-eat sushi at a price that doesn't break the bank, yet still offers high-quality, delicious food. That's exactly what you'll find here. First off, don't expect flashy decor or live entertainment. This place is all about the food and nothing else. If you come to dine in the daylight, there's a chance they won't even have the lights turned on. It's a no-nonsense establishment where the focus is clearly on what's on your plate. And let me tell you, what's on the plate is impressive. The variety of sushi is remarkable. From the classic California roll to more adventurous options, each piece is crafted with care. The fish is fresh, the rice is perfectly seasoned, and every bite is a delight. It's a rare find where cheap doesn't equate to a compromise in quality. The service here deserves a special mention. Attentive, friendly, and quick, the family staff makes sure your experience is seamless. They are knowledgeable about the menu and happy to make recommendations, which adds to the overall dining experience. In conclusion, if you're a sushi enthusiast looking for a great deal without sacrificing quality, this is your spot. It's a testament to the fact that great food doesn't need to be accompanied by a high price or flashy extras. A definite must-visit for anyone who values good food and great service. 5/5 stars! I was selfishly reluctant to write this review but after eating here for the last 9+ years I figured it was due. read more

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Good buffet good food but the service is extremely slow. It's done intentionally. Clean not the best naborhood. read more

Probably worst sushi place I've ever eaten at. All you can eat is very cheap which was nice but definitely tasted like it. A piece of the fish was dry and I had to take a piece out my mouth at one point because it tasted so horrible. The edamame was drastically overcooked. The service was rough too, we got our appetizers the same time we got our entrees and the man making our sushi kept wiping his sweat off his forehead onto his arm obviously I understand doing that once, maybe twice but he did it so much it was noticeable and quite gross. We also discovered a piece of his hair on our plate when it was served. When we finished our food, I was excited to have a mochi thinking how could they possibly mess that up. I thought wrong. The nice women brought out 2 green tea mochi and they had horrible freezer burn on it and it tasted like frozen cardboard. So gross. Don't recommend. read more

I would usually get food delivered to my dorm at college. The food is wicked good and it comes in really good portions. Any time my roommate recommended Foody Goody it would always be an immediate "yes!" read more

Food has improved! Also they have indoor dining again with the all you can eat buffet. The lo mein is delicious and sushi is fresh. Hot and sour soup was actually spicy and sour. So good! Staff is extremely friendly and attentive. Definitely will come again. read more

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Loved that this restaurant is family owned. The appetizers were great but the portion size could be smaller. We were a group of 6 for all you can eat sushi. We wanted to try lots of food but 12 crab Rangoon have out, 8 wings, giant shrimp platter. By the time we're done with the 3-4 apps, we were basically full. The sushi rolls were good (esp Spider roll) while sashimi (limited to 8pc/person) was quite limiting and the quality itself is alright. read more

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Went for all you can eat sushi, almost had to roll us out. Delicious food, friendly staff and prompt service.

The reasonably priced all you can eat was terrific. Tasty hot & sour soup, wonderful fried dumplings w/a different flavor ginger sauce (well-matched), kani salad was fabulous, and sesame chicken was very good, full of white chicken chunks and plentiful. The pieces of sushi had too much rice, unbalanced,but the rolls were adequate rice to sushi ratio. Ice cream was varied and a nice finish, as were the accompanying fried banana & pineapple. Service was good, tea pots were $1.50 each but a nice taste. Will definitely return to try some other dishes. read more

The sushi is phenomenal and always fresh. The people are kind and its a quiet place to have a date!

This is the best Chinese food around. Honestly the best Chinese food I've had. Great service too.

For the first time through my many years of experiencing life, the general gau's chicken was by far, the worst chicken I've ever had, not only did I throw up the food after 4 literal bites. But I was in the bathroom shitting like never before. read more

Great value! Don't expect the fanciest food from here, but it's always good portions for the price. Their crab rangoons are amazing!

Sad to say, things have changed here. This was our "go to" take out place for two years- the food was fantastic and priced fairly. Tonight's order was our first in about a month, and absolutely NOTHING was the same as we are used to. The order was wrong, the food was bland to the point of being flavorless, and the "chicken" in both the curry and the lo mein was rubbery and dry. This was a restaurant that used to serve absolutely top-notch food, but it is time to start looking again. read more

I came here just because of Kim S. pictures. I was at life alive in Lowell and then saw how close I was and got back in my car and drove down here. I hoped and prayed that the food was as tasty as the pictures she took- and I was not disappointed. I walked in to a totally empty restaurant no other patrons so that was a bit odd. I did take note that they had 2/3 orders to go. The miso soup came to the table piping hot and tasted great. I hate/loathe/ completely condemn in the strongest way possible tofu so I just spooned the few pieces that were in my soup. I HATE TOFU. The GT chicken Bento Box was really good. All white meat chicken. It was so yummy. I will be back often as this is a great place to eat with great service. The price is a bit high for just me it cost $24 w/o tip. But damm it's well worth it read more

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I normally buy japonese food from this place like sushi, sashimi and rolls. So today I tried with a couple of work colleagues to try something different. We ordered the chicken chow mein, sweet and sour chicken and spring rolls for delivery. I'm sorry but it was disgusting, spring rolls: cabbage and 1tiny shrimp, that's it. Chow mein: felt and looked like someone ate the spring roll, threw up and that's how the chow mein was made. Horrible to look at not appetizing at all! The saddest part is if you google "Chow mein" it looks completely different than what we got. So I called the place and spoke to the manager because maybe it was a wrong delivery order they sent us. He said that's how they cook the food and that is how spring rolls and chow mein's are made, when I said wow it doesn't look nice at all he hung up on me. We buy the sushi 3 times a week here, because of your rudeness and disregard to your customer you just lost 4. Oh and be careful with the shrimp inside the "spring roll" they don't remove the intestinal tract. read more

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This is probably the cheapest "all you can eat" sushi restaurant that I know of. Its cheaper than Maki Maki and 7Nana so I usually go here for my sushi fix. I only go for the dinner menu so I can get my special maki sushi along with pork yaki udon, fried shrimp, and dumplings. Only complaint is that waiters don't wait on you often. Which makes sense as theres only 1 waiter for the entire store and they're often running the front desk. So when I want to place an order I just go up there and hand them my menu or I'll have to wait ages for them to come around. Theres only 1 sushi guy and the sushi takes a while to make if the store is busy. There may be 1 table with 8 orders and another with 6 and so on so it makes sense. I order an item from the kitchen so I can munch on that while waiting for my sushi. Other than slow service this place is ok. Giving it a 4 star since the food is good, cheaper than other "all you can eat" places, and its local. read more

Ordered take out for lunch. Had Japanese sushi lunch box which was ok. I was supposed to get miso soup or salad and didn't get either. I also ordered a side of crab Rangoon which were not great as they had a chewy exterior and cream cheese filling with barely any crab meat or flavor. Price is reasonable. I wouldn't hurry back. Wasn't great. read more

I'm giving them an extra star for the fun name! (And also because some of the other reviewers don't seem justified in giving 1 star...) We really enjoyed our dinner here. The service was fairly good too. Delish, will be back soon! read more

I can't believe we've never heard about this place until our cousin went to this "Fresh all you can eat" sushi joint. We visited the restaurant for lunch today and Ronnie's directions were accurate, the restaurant was located on the beginning of Lakeview Ave., right across the street from the iconic comic book store. Parking was spacious and we were the only ones there for lunch at 1:00 PM, New Years Day. I was a bit apprehensive since no one else was dining at the establishment. (When we left, there were 4 other groups that came in and many other take out orders so I felt better) The restaurant was extremely clean and there were many tables. It appears to be a family run operation as the woman who I assume is the mother was the single hostess/server along with her pre-teen daughter helping out with drinks and running some of the appetizers. There was another younger daughter on her i-Pad watching movies. We were seated promptly and brought a couple of different menus, the a la carte menu and the all you can eat Chinese and sushi menu. I thought it was pretty cool that we could write on the actual menu to indicate the quantities and menu items we wanted to order. Usually we would get a separate paper to check off. We started off with the colossal pan fried pork dumpling that came with two in the order. The dumpling were pretty tasty with the perfect crisp on one side and a soft wrap on the other side. (the pictures doesn't do it justice, it's probably twice the size of the average dumpling / peking ravioli) Although the shrimps used in the fried shrimp appetizer were a bit smaller, the portion made up for it. The shrimps were battered and fried in a panko crust and served with duck sauce. It was good but nothing to write home about, maybe I'm biased because I wished the shrimps were larger. Similar to the other appetizer, the dish was garnished with parsley and a maraschino cherry. We didn't want to over order and have lots of leftovers so we limited ourselves to only three maki rolls. Just like all the other similar sushi places, if you don't eat all the food, they charge you for the leftovers. My husband loves eel so we had to get the dragon roll, eel and cucumber wrapped with avocado and topped with tobiko and the sweet sauce. We also ordered our usual favorite, the Philadelphia roll with salmon and cream cheese. Instead of the boring shrimp tempura roll, we took it up a notch and ordered the yummy tummy roll which is a shrimp tempura roll topped with salmon and drizzled with a sweet chili sauce, similar to the Mae Ploy sauce that I eat with eggrolls. The Maki rolls were a little bit above average. They were good but definitely not as tasty as other high end establishments. We ordered the regular seaweed salad in addition to the spicy seaweed salad that had a nice wasabi kick to it. I really loved the idea that we were able to order from the kitchen menu and weren't limited to Japanese menu offerings as the other restaurants. We split a General Tso and shrimp phad thai. The portions were perfect, enough for just us two without us worrying anything would go to waste (aka us having to pay extra.) I have to praise them for using chicken breast for the General Tso chicken which is a premium meat. Typically, dark meat is used and I actually prefer that over breast but I'm sure 90% of other people like the white meat. My favorite dish was the shrimp phad thai. They did not skimp on the shrimp and it was full of flavor and texture from the bean sprouts, noodles and peanuts. We asked for sriracha and hot chili oil and they were happy to oblige. Overall, I think the food was great for the value. The all you can eat menu only set us back $14.95 each. My only regret is that I didn't know there was a dinner menu for $19.95 that offered many other menu items including sashimi and other specialty rolls, the Spider Roll (soft shell crab) being our absolute favorite. Service was a bit slow as there was only one person handling most of the hosting/waitressing/food running/bussing/ takeout orders, etc) but if you are patient, it's worth it or if you are like me, just flag down the daughter. Read more at http://www.mami-eggroll.com/2014/01/all-you-can-eat-fresh-made-to-order.html read more

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I stopped at Foody Goody for lunch takeout recently, which serves up Chinese cuisine plus sushi and sashimi. I ordered the L10 Chicken with Mixed Vegetables & choice of appetizer ($6.95 plus tax), which was ready to go in under 10 minutes. The main dish had a mix of big flat boneless chicken pieces, broccoli, celery, zucchini, carrots, baby corn, & asparagus, served with a dark colored fried rice with a mix of onions and roast pork cubes. The 2 beef teriyakis were tender and sweet. Overall, the food was pretty good and portion was just right for lunch. read more

Absolutely love it. I used to come more than twice a week because the food is that good! I love their teriyaki beef and chicken, their salt pepper squid and the sushis are fantastic too. My favorite has to be the green tea ice cream because the flavor is so unique!! The owners family is very nice and they take good care of us every time. I'd recommend to every one of my friends and I'd definitely going to come back for more. read more

This is my new favorite for Chinese food in the Lowell area. Amazing service and food! Also, clearly a family owned & operated business (judging by the polite and well spoken young girls helping out at the register), and one that deserves to succeed. The restaurant that used to be in this location (Grace Garden) was entirely different, and nothing to return to (deep fatty fried everything)... until Foody Goody appeared. The tasty restaurant with the funny & memorable name. If you are a sushi fan, theirs is extremely fresh and delicious, a rarity in these here parts... read more

Foody Goody - Chinese Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

The first time I went, I was completely wowed! The food was amazing and it's at an amazing price! The thing is that you must finish everything that you order, otherwise you have to pay 20% more on whatever you ordered. I love sushi, and the first time I went, we were the only ones in the restaurant and it tasted so fresh and delicious! I was not impressed at all the last time that I went, it was a little busy. We got a table quickly, sat down and immediately decided what we wanted. We waited over half an hour for someone to come take our drink and food order. It was only once my boyfriend flagged one of the staff down that they took our order. The food came quickly, but the sushi was extremely fishy. I've never experienced such fishy tasting sushi. I hope it was a one off thing. read more

My first time ordering, got 2 appetizers and lo mein... plush 5 sushi rolls. Picked it up right when they said it would be ready. Everything was delicious and fresh. Can't wait to order again. The young lady was so nice when I picked it up too. read more

The food is delicious. The customer serious is heinous. Ordered delivery to the facility where I work as an RN. The food came and when we went to eat, 2 of the dishes were wrong. We called and they said they would bring us the correct food. When the delivery driver came we brought the old food down. He told us to keep it because they were going to throw it out anyway. A few minutes later a lady is calling from the restaurant rudely demanding we bring the food to the restaurant. We can't leave work, that is why we order delivery. We told her we tried to give the driver the food. She basically called us liars. The driver then called saying he was outside. We called the restaurant saying we would need a receipt. When we went outside the woman was there with the driver. We gave her the untouched food and told her she lost our business. read more

The food at this restaurant is pretty good for my first time here, there's plenty of parking outside, there is all you can eat everyday of the week, and the wait staff is very friendly, it's definitely worth another try to come back, for other items that I haven't order yet. read more

The food is the absolute best i've ever had but the customer service is painful. honestly it's worth it to me because of how good the food is if you get the all you can eat buffet but expect a long time while waiting. the laziness of the staff is laughable the lady once came over i asked for a water she said sure and then went in for 20 min jus to come back without my water i had to reorder it jus to get it. honestly if the service was better i bet they would make a bunch more money read more

This is my favorite place to eat Chinese in Lowell, hands down. Amazing fried rice, amazing general Taos, amazing chicken fried rice. Everything is very reasonably priced also. I come here with co workers and with my girlfriend and everyone loves it. My coworkers love the sushi. I'm not a fan of seafood, so I've never had it. One co worker always gets the crab Rangoon and the waiter knows him, and always gets him the order when we get here. Go to this place for food, it's so good! You won't regret it! read more

When I read the name I laughed. Turns out the food was excellent! I haven't tried the Lo mein because I heard it wasn't good. But I will totally give it a try anyways. If it's as good as the other food I will not be disappointed and neither will you! read more

Food is delicious ! And so many options. They always get my order right, and the rice isn't too greasy at all. Good amount of vegetarian and pescatarian options which is great. Their spring rolls are amazing !!! read more

Order: PuPu platter, 3 roll sushi combo, house fried rice. Fed 2 adults, 3 kids with leftovers to spare. PuPu platter was hot, fresh and lightly fried. Nothing had a heavy greasy aftertaste and the pork spare ribs were tender with a hefty blast of flavor in each bite. Grade: A Sushi was par for a non sushi house, although they offer an all you can eat option. The Ebi Tempura roll was tasty but rolled messily. Soy sauce was of the cheaper variety and wasabi had a slight bite. Grade: B House fried rice had plenty of shrimp and chicken mixed, but was bland although it was dark in color. Adding duck sauce raised the flavor as always. Grade: B Food overall: Grade B+ Service was slow as the place was busy for a Friday night with 1 waitress on hand. Had to flag her for duck sauce and never offered refills for drinks. But she was very pleasant with a good attitude. Grade: B Atmosphere was very nice with a warm vibe and clean decor. Don't let the fish tank at the entrance detract you. Grade: B+ TLDR: Foody Goody is above your average Chinese take out with the food being very fresh and delightful. It's not the best in Lowell but definitely deserves a try. read more

Foody Goody - PuPu platter was excellent. Fresh, hot and lightly fried. Nothing soaked in grease. - Chinese Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

This was my go-to place when I was living in Lowell. Moved away a little over a year ago and I have yet to find another restaurant as good as Foody Goody. The pad Thai is my favorite and absolutely to die for. I would do anything to have a recipe. I make sure to stop in if I get to visit Boston even if it's out of the way. Definitely recommend you give this place a try. read more

If I could give this place a negative star review, I would! The SERVICE and QUALITY of the food is completely DISGUSTING!! I was served slimy chicken and everything smelled and tasted off! I called and spoke to the manager to see if I can get a refund or atleast something else (that wasn't spoiled) and she said " NO! I can't do that for you, you should have called as soon as you got the food, (which I did). She then hung up the phone. I'm shocked at how unprofessional the "manager" handled this issue. Definitely will not be returning!! Horrible experience! Avoid this place if do not want to get food poisoning! read more

Do not go! We have been several times...this time on a Sunday afternoon with very few people there...we ordered our food, and got some here and there. After an hour and a half and tired of waiting for the rest of our food we decided it was long enough so we got up to leave. All they did was give us 15% off. We left NO tip and will not go back. People who came in after us that got their food while we were waiting. Stay away unless you want to spend your entire day there waiting for your meal. read more