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    Ginza Buffet

    3.9 (47 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Dogs allowed
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    Shona R.

    No one spoke good English so they didn't understand the party we were with and who was paying. No clear instructions. Place was clean but food from buffet was cold. Eventually Got drinks but no straw. Large selection of food. Hibachi cook was nice but food was salty. Staff was not nice and it may be due to language barrier. Not a place we will come back to.

    Another favorite of ours is the Manila clams man they're very tasty
    Bob M.

    Was asked do i feel i get my moneys worth for the price. I answer by all means, price break down snow crab in the store 2 pound box 19.95 chicken wings 10 are around 12.95 sushi is usually 8.95 for 4 to 6 pieces, so if you add up what and a.ount you eat you will see its a fair price

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    Anita W.

    Beautiful new location opening. Very clean and well kept even through the busiest hours. Fast moving and friendly service. Great options on the buffet. All seafood is available after 4 PM and the weekends only. The sushi bar was amazing, tips are optional at the end of the bar. Great flavor, lots of soup options. Love the dumpling options and bao buns!

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    Carlo Y.

    For $18.99, this buffet has great value, we went on Saturday night, they were busy and food comes out fast. They have Sushi, hibachi, all kinds of seafood, Asian can drinks, and most importantly Crab legs. The crab legs was good in quality, sushi was ok ( just don't get that Wasabi roll, that just look scary), all the other food tasted great. The place mostly clean. If it wasn't the low price I will give it three stars. If I am in the area will go back, but I won't go out of my way to eat here. Again great value.

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    Ashleigh B.

    I was excited to try this new buffet that serves hibachi, sushi, and seafood. The price point is different for lunch vs dinner. There is also various prices for children over the age of 1. We were taken to our table and drink orders were taken; then we were able to go get food. Honestly, I was disappointed with my food experience here. I came for crab legs, sushi, and hibachi. They have a wide variety of food options but none of them were quality. The sushi is all served cold (even the tempura). The crab legs were overcooked to the point that the meat was difficult to get out the shell. Which ended up being a lot of cracking but hardly getting anything. The hibachi was decent depending on the staff who cooked it. My main issue with the hibachi was the set up. The meat, rice, noodles, veggies etc are all out but there isn't protocol on how you put it on the plate. I can just see cross contamination incident happening. The decor beautiful and vibe is decent. If they focused on food quality more this could be a good spot.

    Krystle M.

    Ginza Buffet is the new it girl in Gastonia. Everyone is rushing to try this Chinese AYCE buffet under new management with a new makeover. While waiting the couple next me drove 1:30 because they saw them advertised on Facebook! There are a lot of areas they can improve in from start to finish. We got there at 5pm. We were quoted a 2-3 hour wait time. Our party of 6 was seated in 27 minutes. The pager system is currently post it notes with numbers written on them. The host staff gives you a post it, writes down the size of your party and the number. Then the host staff calls out the numbers when the table is ready. People are crowded in the walkway and entrance. When taken to your seat, the host takes you with plastic forks (for you to eat with) and ask you what you want to drink. They ask how many in your party and write your ticket. My whole party wasn't there and I asked to wait for my whole party to arrive before we gave our drink order. The hostess kept asking and pressing the issue. I finally said it and she got the point and left saying our server would finish. There are no menus. My sister said we would all have water but asked our server if the kids meal came with a drink. The server said yes. So my niece got a Dr. Pepper. This is important because at the end of the meal we were charged for the drink and when asking the server about the drink he suddenly didn't understand. There was a language disconnect and another customer who spoke mandarin tried to come assist. It was kinda embarrassing because the server was getting loud with us but my sister was just trying to understand how she was charged for a drink when the server said the children meal came with a drink. A few other issues I observed that are definitely health risk are sushi that was prepared and sitting out on a cart uncovered and that looked like it wasn't on any ice or refrigeration. Then while standing in line for my Hibachi the cook saw a plate of white rice that had been left on top of the counter in front of the grills. He took the rice and added it back to the rice container on the raw food line that you grab for the Hibachi. So yes Ginza is well decorated and has all the bells and whistles (AYCE sushi, crab leg, and crawfish) but there are loads of areas they need to improve in. Ginza Buffet Gastonia 212 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054 (Review 1 in 2025 and 844 overall)

    Ayana S.

    Wow this is probably one of the best buffets I've ever been to. Love the fake cherry blossom trees outside of the building and inside was stunning. There were so many options, I was a bit overwhelmed and wanted to try everything. The lighting and decor is beautiful inside. Everything I tasted was delicious. My favorite was the crab legs, steamed fish, raw sashimi, and fried chicken. It was very clean and our server Greg was pleasant. I can't wait to come back and it's one of the best prices for all you can eat including crab legs.

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    Tabatha M.

    I would have given 5 stars but some of the food on the buffet was cold, especially the Chinese options at the back. The hibachi bar was good with a lot of options. Sushi was fresh and very good, they have soy paper and seaweed options which makes me happy. Music was very diverse, I would rather hear something of the culture but it's ok. Our waiter was working so hard, kept our drinks filled up. If you do come expect a wait, they do not have a good system to seat people, you come in and they give sticky notes with numbers on them, it's hard to get in and out with so many people and hardly any seating for those waiting. Is it worth the wait, that's the question? I would come during the week, I came on a Saturday at 4.

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    8 days ago

    Food was decent. There was a lot of variety. It was very busy so stations were a bit of a mess but overall it was a good experience.

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    3 months ago

    Ok food and Lots of variety! Definitely will come back. The crab legs are very popular!

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    3 months ago

    Did the buffet to go (by weight) option. Sushi quality was decent for ~$8/lb I think, and convenient to come in and pick what I wanted

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    5 months ago

    Everything!!!! Went here 2x and food was great! From soup to Habachi all is fresh and service is great

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    4 months ago

    Great food and service. Lots of options to choose from. This was our first time here

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    7 months ago

    Food was good and HOT! Not many buffets provide that. Good variety of cold and hot food. Plenty of crab legs.

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    1 year ago

    Amazing food. Clean and great service. Worth going to. Freshest sushi. Great selection for anyone. So great.

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    Great food selection is outstanding and way beyond what any one person could possibly want

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    Food was out of this world very hot and fresh... The waitress was attentive as well. It's very well lit and very calm .,.

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    9 months ago

    It's worth the trip to Gastonia! They have a great variety of food. My family especially enjoyed the sushi.

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    Four Stars Overall I…read morenormally like to know about a Restaurant before going in (Yelp is an Outstanding resource), but was brought here with about 2 minutes warning...lol Pros - Waiter was Outstanding: Friendly and Fast...our table had several special "requests" that were taken care of without a second thought - Food was very good: Hibachi Chicken was a bit salty Cons - Menu was a bit confusing for a First-Timer...I enjoyed what I had, but after looking at the Menu again, I didn't order what I would've preferred. Mind you, I spent a month in Narita, Japan so I'm familiar with Japanese food - Tip Jar at the Counter...I didn't know we'd have a Sever bring us our food and clear the table when I ordered. It came across as an attempt to double-dip the tip. Yes, I tipped our Outstanding Server well - Sweet Carrots...nasty and sweeter than Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs (see Calvin and Hobbes if you don't know the reference) Will I come back? Yes, but with a better understanding of my options

    My personal favorite at this restaurant is their hibachi chicken with broccoli and white rice…read more Their sauce is amazing to go with the chicken and rice and I've yet to be let down. I've been going to this restaurant since when it was at the N. New Hope Rd. location and always make sure to visit it when I'm nearby. I have never tried their sushi, but I've heard that it's amazing as well, just one more thing for me to add to my list of things to try.

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    Bep-pa

    4.4
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    3.4 mi

    I've been going to Bep-pa's for years. I think I'm one of their most loyal customers. I've made it…read morea point to try different things on their menu, just so that I don't miss out on anything. Last night I ordered the Thai Noodle Soup (Bún Thái). It was delicious. Definitely a different flavor than the other dishes. It was spicy, but not hot spicy. I would order it again. My wife is stuck on the green curry. She orders that most of the time, she loves it so much. By the way, these were takeout orders. If you want to try something different, give them a try.

    This is a restaurant I've been wanting to drive. Last night, my son and I decided that we would…read moretravel to Gastonia and try some dishes. When we arrived, they were not busy and their customer service seemed to be lacking. We were sat down quickly and given menus but the waitress didn't come back to get our order for about 10 minutes. They do have several types of Pho soups, which I really enjoy. My son ordered a Pad Thai. When his arrived it didn't have typical Pad Thai noodles which was a mistake. We brought this to their attention thinking the dish would be remade but it wasn't offered. I had an order of their summer rolls which was good and I also ordered Pho Kay Kho, beef combination which was a spicy Pho. Both meals and the appetizer or plated and presented well. How Pho I had overall was good and I even added extra spice to the soup. Overall, both meals were good, but it didn't really live up to the rave reviews that I had read. The server could have checked on us a couple more times and refreshed our drinks. The interior appeared to be rundown, just a little, but not enough to make me go somewhere else. If I am ever in this area and would like Asian/Thai food, I would probably stop again. I would prefer another couple of my favorite restaurants that serve Pho over Bep-pa's. You'll see the photograph the presentation was nice. The food was good however, there were some customer service issues along with the interior portion of the restaurant could be cleaned up just a little bit more. I would recommend, however there is nothing over the top about Bep-pa's.

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    Pad Thai! Absolutely delicious and flavorful with chicken, shrimp and steak!
    Pad Thai! Absolutely delicious and flavorful with chicken, shrimp and steak!
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