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    Hibachi City Buffet

    2.3 (57 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Cockroaches

    My family and I we're sitting trying to enjoy dinner, then realize that there was roaches crawling around on the wall next to us as well as the floor. Guys be aware! HIBACHI CITY BUFFET 35th ave and Southern. Very poor customer service we asked for a refund after seeing the roaches crawling. They refused to give us a refund.

    Lupe M.

    Really bad place to eat don't RECOMMEND ! Food was cold ! It's cheap but it's cheap cause it's gross ! Staff was rude !!!!

    yummy c.

    Same nostalgia as always! I used to come here when I was younger and the food was always a comfortable yummy memory to keep. I've gone two times in the last two or three months and they are always cleaning! They are always wiping down the buffet counters and cleaning tables with plates and cups. The food is always hot and warm when I go, they are always quick to replace the food and have someone come our frequently to see what is almost done and ready to refill. The noodles are such a delicious spicy but sweet and savory. I love the chicken sticks and free ice cream cups and soft drinks. I only ever come to this buffet and not Lin's because I had a bad experience with their cleanliness, but I can see the cleaning in front of my eyes. The staff are always great at their job and quick too. Five stars, love this place and will probably come back soon!

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    We found a MAGGOT in the brocolli and when we spoke to the owner he didn't want to give us a whole refund, he only wanted to refund me and not my husband because his didn't have a maggot even though it came from the same tray!! Then he tried saying that we had been there for 45 min eating all the other food (not true!) And that he recognized us because we had complained before!! ALSO NOT TRUE!!! The audacity this man had to pretend the rest of the food was okay and make these accusations! I WILL be calling AZ Health Department & Maricopa County Department to file a complaint! I attached a picture of the maggot and another complaint someone made just a few months ago! The new management here does not care to serve spoiled food!

    Chris H.

    I have seen the negative reviews and decided to pipe in. Everyone who has reviewed this buffet has slammed it for taste and selection. What they are failing to share is that their dinner plate was only $11.00. My GF and I went to this place due to seeing it as I finished up Golf at Aguila. We were seated immediately and offered drinks at our table. The Buffet was fresh and and every dish seemed to be restocked well. The Crawdads I had were good and not the least bit soggy; hard to find at buffets. The attendants were quick to scoop empty plates and filled our pop when we were low. I eat a lot of weird dishes and I realized that on my way back to the table with plate of Crawdads and another plate of Soft-shell crab, that I was that TOKEN asian who eats weird stuff!!! Feels good being able to find a place that I can get this kind of food for reasonable prices. With drinks, the bills came out to $27 which is reasonable for two people at dinner. Would give it 5 Stars if they had more of a variety of dishes. that said, no regrets at all!

    Shadelle H.

    This was my first time at this place. First I would like to say they have an A grading at the door. Okay...the food is not what I expected what so ever. Friday evening around 6pm. 3 adults total price of $47.21. The price was not too bad, I noticed they charge a little more on Friday's due to them having "crab legs". As you will be able to see from the pictures below, the crab legs are extremely small, the shell is super soft and the meat tastes and feels like it was boiled too long. The fried shrimp with the head on was tasty. The oysters were terrible and almost had a chemical taste.

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    I like this restaurant under new owner. The foods are not the same. They are better more testy. And the price is very good.

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    I'm surprised they are still open for business , very bad service plus food always cold. If they had no star that's what i would give zero

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    What day has crab legs and crawfish?

    Does the buffet change daily? What is on the menu?

    No everything is always the same but they have tons of options! Sushi sometimes changes but thats about it.they have way to many things to name whats on their menu

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    I only ever come to this buffet and not Lin's because I had a bad experience with their cleanliness, but I can see the cleaning in front of my eyes.

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