The food was awesome everything was great the service was great the ambiance was great lobster…read moretails were on point crawfish was on point everything in there was to the tea if you ain't try it yet what are you waiting for my friends and I enjoyed ourselves plus if you have a birthday celebration they'll do it nice and big for you and you can't beat the prices 40 per person yes or you can eat

Kaijin Buffet is an excellent seafood buffet and your experience will vary, depending on your…read moreaccess to the restaurant and the day and time of your visit. For those who live in Co-op City and the immediate vicinity, this is place I would keep steadily on repeat. Part of my experience was navigating the MTA subway, specifically the 2 and 5 trains, thinking Baychester Ave on the 5 was the best stop, but the end of the line at Eastchester-Dyre Avenue may be better. Walking Tillotson Ave from Baychester, you have to know how to take Tillotson to its apparent end along the New England Thruway and where to cross a pedestrian walkway that passes over I-95 to access the continuation of Tillotson on the Co-op City side of I-95. Access to Kaijin can be a factor in your experience, but the experience adds to my knowledge of NYC and how to do it again, because Kaijin is worthwhile to experience again. I arrived around 4:30 on a Saturday. This was a mistake. I would arrive when the restaurant opens or when the dinner rush calms down after seven. As a single person, they will lower your priority on the wait-list. I checked a few times as my number 16 was passed over until I insisted when number 32 was called. They could improve the management of the wait-list. They are trying to seat as many people as possible and many come as large parties for birthdays and from Connecticut and Virginia I overheard. Right off I-95, Kaijin has become a destination, so you are better to visit on a weekday and avoid the weekends if possible. Getting right to the point, the steamed lobster tails come out hot, buttered and well seasoned. On a crowded Saturday, a few people are very aggressive with one woman being offensive. I didn't escalate, but I can see this becoming a hostile scene. They bring out the lobster tails and ring a bell to let everyone know. Waiting for my second lobster tail around the 70 minute mark, I had my plate ready. On a busy weekend afternoon or evening, you will be lucky to have three lobster tails. I did not take any pictures after a lengthy trip to the restaurant and about an hour wait. There is something for everyone and it's not all seafood. The fried chicken looked great. I never got over to the sushi or salad and cold items buffet . The steak and beef short ribs cut the Asian style were not as tender and tasty as I had hoped. The baked salmon was good. The steamed deveined shrimp were better, along with the mussels, both very fresh and well seasoned; though, the shrimp can become overcooked if sitting out too long. The buttery seafood shells, crispy calamari and fried fish were excellent and I ate plenty. That fried fish was crispy on the outside with seasoned batter and flaky inside, almost like cod! I was not in the mood to eat the always plentiful crab legs after my efforts this Saturday. The lobster was superb, but I only managed two. I did not get to the ice cream and desserts. I can understand there is plenty of room for a more glowing review if you are able to access Kaijin at a better day and time, but my reviews are based on facts and real time experience. One could come for the $24 weekday lunch buffet, minus the lobster, or come for the $39 dinner buffet with the lobster on a weekday evening. Given the dinner buffet is open all weekend, I imagine you are better arriving very early or perhaps come after seven on a weekend. Almost everyone behaved well under the circumstances. When I was finally seated, the server quickly took my drink order, lemon iced tea, and never let my glass go empty. My plates and napkins were cleared regularly and efficiently. They did not rush you with the bill at the ninety minute mark and my table was made ready for the next guests by the time I put on my hat and backpack. The bathroom in the back right corner was clean on the way out. 3.7 stars, but could be better on a weekday.

I haven't actually been to this one, but the ones that I've been to before they were very very…read morenice. The food was hard. The service was excellent

I attended a Yelp event at the Golden Corral and decided to go back to celebrate my daughter's…read morebirthday it seemed like the perfect place for her to try a little bit of everything. When I asked if she wanted to go to a buffet, she was all in! She had an amazing time definitely in her own little La La Land getting to fill her plate with whatever she wanted (and go back for more). The food was good and fresh, and even though it was busy, it didn't feel overwhelming. The service was excellent. We actually had two servers, both super attentive, and the entire staff came over to sing happy birthday to my daughter. They even brought her a slice of cake, which she happily topped with way too much ice cream but hey, it was her day! The overall atmosphere was great very family friendly and full of good energy. We even ended up chatting with a few other tables, most of whom were also celebrating birthdays. All in all, we had a great time. Golden Corral is definitely a fun, welcoming place for families and celebrations.

Everything was amazing yes I would recommend this restaurant to everyone the customer service was…read morevery good

After going to the Umi in Jersey, I wanted to try out their other locations too! So this time we…read morewent to the one in the Bronx. There were a lot of similar dishes. I did see some items that were available in the Jersey location but not in the Bronx and vice versa. I think both locations are have its own perks. (I think I enjoyed the food variety in the Jersey location more but prefer the desserts and drinks at the Bronx location) One thing I think this location does better is being more eco friendly by not using one time use plastic plates. I didn't get to try the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall last time. So I decided to give it a try this time. And the the stock was really flavorful. I was surprised to see abalone and spare ribs inside. (I always assumed it was a veggie dish lol) Overall, I am very pleased I got to try out the 2 different locations.

I always walk out more than satisfied. The seafood options are pretty good! It's a great…read moreaffordable way to get in a seafood fix! They also have a full hibachi bar where you pick out ingredients and they cook it right in front of you. It's included in the buffet price.

I've been here enough times to be able to give a solid review. The consistency in the taste of the…read morefood is consistent. Always delicious, & they replenish the trays fast, as needed. The food options are extensive. I've never gotten ill from eating in this place. The seafood is the star of the show! The seasoning is top notch! Instead of going to a seafood place to spend hundreds you can spend the entry and get all the seafood you want unless you want lobster lol it's worth the price The service is friendly and attentive, I don't have to chase after a waiter to refill my drink or remove my plates. They always come around to check on you. I recommend you bring cash if you want to tip, the bill is paid in the front before entering. They should consider cleaning the bathroom ever so often during service hours, because it can get pretty gross and I avoid it all cost. The reason for the 3 stars is because of the area this place is located in and the people that come here. I try to avoid coming here too late where it's more prone to getting more people. There has never been an issue or conflict before (surprisingly) until my last visit where females started arguing. It was brief and did not escalate but still a ghetto mess and I was not surprised. The difference is that this time I was seated in the middle where the area is more crowded towards the entrance. Usually I get seated towards the hibachi station and there has never been an issue there, and it isn't as crowded. I'll stick to that side next time. Also, I'm a sushi lover but I'm not a fan of their sushi. I don't like cold rice or cold sushi.. it makes sense why they have it plated on all cooler setting but it doesn't taste too good to me. There is a movie theater downstairs, so you can eat and go to the movies if you're in the mood

Wow I'm so surprised clean, well stoked buffet at amazing price points. We amend on a Saturday and…read morewith two kids 6, and 8 plus two adults the bill came out to $54 Hibachi and Schubert included . Dinner includes a large seafood selection and beef. Otherwise the lunch is pretty good and we were happy with the selection.

Listen, was the food bad? No. Was it so good, I feel like I need to go back? No. I felt like the…read morefood wasn't the best quality. I have been to better buffets. The servers were pleasant and they were working hard clearing the tables. The bathrooms needed more work and for the most part it was clean. It's a buffet. It's like a no-frills type of place. For dinner it came to $26.70 tip is included. Did I look at my money and feel like it was well spent? No. Many people seem to enjoy this place. It was packed, but I can skip, once it is good enough for me.

I haven't been to a buffet in sooo long so I was very excited going into this…read more First off, I was a little disappointed because it seemed like everyone had the same idea so the parking was full. But it was okay because we found street parking a little bit of a walk away and was able to still enjoy ourselves. My fiancé and I grabbed a bunch of food from their big variety and both left stuffed. Overall, I can't say it's the best quality of foods however, the selection was huge and for the price, this was actually very good! The service was great. They started us off with drinks as soon as we sat down and would ask us if we needed refills on these drinks whenever they were running low. Even though there was a lot of people, because the space itself is also big, it did not feel like we were overcrowded so that was also a plus!

Went here today for lunch…read more Nice establishment overall. They have a free parking lot, and the entrance is inside the hotel, you take the elevator upstairs to the buffet. However, when we arrived, nobody was at the front counter, so we walked to the inside counter to ask to be seated. The front desk guy clearly just came in for his shift since he was hurrying on his cell phone, carrying bags and had his jacket on. He came over looking very busy and disheveled, and when my mom politely asked if we should wait here to be seated, he rudely responded, "Well if there's no one at that counter then you come to this counter if you see the sign." Meanwhile... there was no sign saying that when we left. My mom was just asking a simple question, so the attitude was unnecessary. Just because you're stressed or running late doesn't mean you take it out on customers. F him for being rude to my nice mom and never coming to this place again. As for the food, it was pretty mediocre overall, that experience left a bad taste. The sushi selection had a good variety, and the desserts were honestly the best part. They have a chocolate fondue station plus vanilla, matcha, and swirl soft serve ice cream machines. At least the place was clean. Also, the waitress gives you a parking discount before you leave, so don't forget to ask.

If you know you know. Nothing changed about this buffet since it first opened until this day. Loads…read moreof people looking to stuff their to go plates as much as possible getting a bang for their buck. People dining in getting plate, after plate until their belly's pop. Regular- degular Chinese buffet in the heart of the South Bronx. Got a plate of everything to go with a banana and a drink for lunch one evening.

I included this place because it is the only Chinese restaurant left in Fordham and I have fond…read morememories of coming here before it was a buffet and was a different sit-down restaurant with my grandmother years and years and years ago. For $13 you get all you can eat food (and soda) including rice and noodles, maduros, chicken with broccoli, spare ribs, beef with peppers, fried cheese wontons, steamed pork dumplings, steamed crabs, surimi salad, string beans, green salad, etc. For dessert fried doughnuts, cake, jello, oranges, melon, pineapple. The price is decent and the service is very nice, the food won't bowl you over but its edible. Not much ambiance but it's nice to sit down somewhere with a clean bathroom after shopping on Fordham Road. Always crowded. Handicap accessible.

Hair in my food. Never buying food from there again. I was…read moreenjoying my little bowl when all of a sudden I felt something stringy in my lips, I pulled it and it was a whole hair string ‍ had to vomit and throw away the food.

I wanna first start by saying, I've been eating at this place for years (10+ years). So today…read more1/12/ 23 I decided to grab lunch, the food was ok, but as I got halfway done, as I looked to take my next bit, there was a roach mix into the lo mien. I immediately went back and showed the guy who served me and his response was, ( so I don't know how that got there, and that he can switch my half eaten container with a new one. Like wtf. No I don't want no more food from you. I will never eat here again

HORRIBLE. The food isn't tasty, & they overcharge. Me and my family sat, (including myself there…read morewas three of us) , one person decided to only have coffee and we told the waitress? When the bill came they charged us $181. We all had ONE DRINK. This is insane. If you're looking to eat somewhere cheap this buffet is more like a sit down and eat with TAX

Hmmm, that's different. We were the first clients for the day, arriving 15 minutes after opening…read moretime. There was still another 20-30 waiting time for service to begin, since the buffet hadn't been set up yet. Unfortunately, the two wait staff members who I spoke to, couldn't respond, because they didn't speak nor understand English. That was fine, next eventually we did find someone who spoke English, and were able to get out questions answered. She was also the one who I'd asked to give me a copy of my check. It's a good thing I requested it. The gratuity is included in the final tally and there is still another suggested gratuity to be added on top of that? Be wary, be careful, don't get taken and pay a SECOND GRATUITY!

Went here on a weekend and ordered the all you can eat buffet. The food is as good as it gets for a…read moremid-tier establishment but it's okay for the price you pay. The servers are very attentive and the store is very spacious. They have ice cream in the front, perfect for hungry summer days.

Came for their mad September all day promo of $26.99, came around 6pm and it looked like dinner…read morejust started Upon arrival I got seated right away, didn't look too busy, but later in the night the seating filled up real quick. There is nice music playing but low enough for conversations to be had. The staff was quick in clearing the table of finished plates and quite attentive. Now the food, 70% of the food was good, tender meats, sushi was decently fresh. The other 30% was unappetizing, the dimsum was sad looking and lacking variety, oyster grilling station took forever to cook, the crabs were lacklustered and didn't taste fresh. Also I'm guessing because of the promotion, a lot of items left off the menu (no snow crab legs, or abalone to name a few) Overall for the promotional price, definitely worth coming to try, better than most buffets in the city and the positives outweigh the negatives and you will definitely leave full.