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    International Buffet

    2.5 (45 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Crab meat and veggies... Yummm
    Lily M.

    I've been coming here since they opened a few years back. This is my first time being a yelp reviewer and I'm surprised to see why there's so many negative reviews here. To me, they are the best Chinese buffet in Omaha. I love the variety of food on their buffet bars. I usually come during lunch time since I work close around. Sometimes I'm short on time and just grab a togo box and fill it up with food and run back to work! I come here with my family at night time and it's still amazing. Sometimes at night, I noticed that they combine the bars to keep food warm, so don't be alarmed. It's still the same number of plates, just combined. They are usually short staffed but I always feel that they try their best to get my drinks filled and my plates taken away.

    Broccoli chicken

    In love with their Black Pepper Chicken and Green Pepper Shrimp. Their price are very cheap for lunch and great dinner compare to many others Buffet in town. I come here at least 3 times a week.

    Welcome to the "International" Buffet!
    Dennis M.

    What comes to your mind when seeing 'International Buffet'? A mountain of magnificent and monumental meat masala? An indefinite and insatiable ice cream infested island? Perhaps a crepe station for your creative creamy nutella filled concoctions? I envisioned a fantasy world where each binge station was filled with obnoxious amounts of buffet goodies from around the globe! To my dismay, this was not the case with I-buffet... In fact, this place is just your average Chinese buffet. I guess new Chi-buffets places have a difficult time with naming since 'China Buffet' and 'Grand China Buffet' have already been taken. Even in the Omaha metro area this can be seen now that owners are forced to use unconventionally odd names such as 'A+ Buffet'. I think the world 'International' is a little misleading so I wanted to put it out there that this is a regular Chi-buffet that couldn't think of any name better than 'Commie Buffet' or 'Rising World Power so BE Afraid Buffet'. Honestly, it was fortunate that this wasn't a worldly buffet because with my inability to refrain from eating everything in sight, it would have been a straight-to-DVD production of Gluttons Gone Wild I and Gluttons Gone Wild II (free S&H if you purchase in the next 10 minutes) Now for review time... Meh... It's ok. I still think Grand China Buffet remains the reigning champion in Omaha, so I'll just give you the details of this place and you can decide whether it's worth the trip. There are five binge stations, a sushi station, ice cream station and a baby mongo grill station. The normal Chi-buffet items are there and nothing really stood out to me as great, but also nothing made me gag. The pepper beef was questionable.... (the question being 'Is this beef?') and the Seafood Rice Noodle stuff was too greasy. The Shu Mai was great and the mysterious meat on the stick was still mysterious but above par from other places. The sushi station was average and didn't have any sashimi like the picture on the Facebook page, which I thought was rude. The baos were filled with leek and shrimp instead of Chinese BBQ pork which was a pleasant surprise, but they lotus leaf wrapped rice only had beans in it and were very plain. The dessert? Again I say meh... Still the typical pudding, bloody banana, jiggly jello, faux pastries and of course the sliced fruit so you can convince yourself that even though you just consumed 5,000 calories of sat fats and msg filled carbs, you're still eating somewhat healthy with the fruit........... I could go on but on average the food was.... well.... average! I only ate four plates so I wasn't able to sample everything, but I'm going to give this place three stars since it's clean, the bathrooms are surprisingly nice, the service was prompt, the food was fresh and warm and there was cheerful Chinese pop music in the background, but again there are no Chinese New Year fireworks here and you won't be doing kung-fu back flips after eating here. But if you want an above average A+ binging experience for the same price, I would head on over to GC-Buffet! Xièxie Dennis M.

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    Koji is a top notch restaurant....do I dare say even the best overall in Omaha? Once you have a…read moremeal here, you won't be able to stop thinking about it. The Fukui cocktail (cucumber vodka flavors) is a great pairing with the menu items. One thing I really enjoy about this restaurant is that you order as you go, so you never leave hungry and it's a safe bet that you won't over order. The wait staff will frequently check in on you and see if you need to order more. The Bunzai Buns (runza inspired) and Gyoza are my favorite options outside of the sushi. The Gyoza are fresh, chewy, and are paired with a very flavorful sauce. Our favorite Nigiri is the Sea Bream And you truly can't go wrong with any of the rolls. Don't forget to end your meal with the cereal milk ice cream! Reservations are highly recommended as time slots will fill up fast. The atmosphere is well thought through - I enjoy how it is fairly dark in there, but the lights are shining so they are focused on the food. Can't recommend this restaurant enough!

    The sushi, service, drinks and atmosphere were great. We started with the bunzai buns, which was…read moretheir take on a runza. They were small but good. The edamame was standard. We also got the Hama toast and hotate, very fresh. For maki rolls we got the go-San, stinger and royale. None stuck out more than the other. Our server was very kind and knowledgeable and offered a great amount of suggestions while navigating the menu. The restaurant is small and cozy with very cool woodwork throughout. I got the cocktail that was similar to a Paloma, very delicious.

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    5.2 miWest Omaha
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    My favorite Ramen spot ever, especially on rainy days. My husband gets the Tonkotsu Ramen, and I…read moreget the Tan Tan Ramen, each with Ni-Tamago. I rarely see a Tan Tan Ramen on menus. Be prepared to wait for your food. Good ramen is made to order, so it is not immediately served. If the restaurant is busy, be prepared to wait even longer, but it is worth the wait. The price is incredibly reasonable considering lower quality ramen in the Omaha area is charging upwards of $17 dollars a bowl. The Kara-Age is delicious, and even the spicy tuna roll (a guilty pleasure of mine) is good. The Ambiance is simple and clean. I would recommend it to anyone wanting quality ramen without all the Anime themes and dusty Tchotchkes littering every wall.

    We stopped here on a whim one night after spotting it on our GPS while looking for dinner. Even on…read morea Thursday night there was about a 20-minute wait, which felt like a good sign. Once seated at the bar, our waitress was quick to greet us and bring drinks. Service stayed prompt and friendly throughout. We started with the shumai and gyoza. Both were solid, but the shumai was definitely the highlight of the appetizers. For my main, I ordered the Tan Tan ramen and it was exceptionally good. The broth was rich and full of flavor, with just the right amount of heat. We'll definitely be coming back.

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    The best way to combat the cold?! Spicy ramen! This was our second trip to Hokkaido and we were…read morejust as impressed as the first visit! They have lots of ramen options on the menu, all customizable spice level and the option to add extra ingredients. There was a little wait time, but it was a Friday night around 7pm, so not surprising. The service was awesome! Our server answered all our questions and was quick with orders and refills on drinks. We started with Thai Tea and it was delicious! I love boba and the sweetness of the tea was a perfect combination with the pearls. For my main entree I had the Spicy Hokkaido spice level 3 and it was perfect! I wanted spicy, but not so hot I was hurting. 3 was great for me. They use chili oil, gochujang, and habanero for level 3 so it packs a punch! The overall flavor was delicious with a spicy finish to each bite, especially the broth. We ended with a complementary fried oreo which was as awesome as it sounds. The vibe in Hokkaido is very nostalgic with throwback tunes on the radio and lots of cartoon & anime characters incorporated in the decor. It's a really fun spot and we will definitely be back soon!

    This is a popular Ramen place in Aksarben. We had about a 30 minute wait for a table of two on…read moreSaturday night. We ordered the brown sugar boba, which was unfortunately disappointing. I could not taste the tea due to the overpowering milk, and the tapioca was somewhat hard and didn't seem cooked properly. The Ramen itself was delicious, however. They have many options for premade bowls and are also very flexible if you want to make your own. You can choose your own broth, meat, toppings, spicy level, etc. The Tonkotsu Shoyu broth tastes rich and flavorful.

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    Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen

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    Went to Kobe on a Friday night right at 5:00 for our reservation. We hadn't been here in many…read moreyears, and my 10-year-old wanted to try it. We had a party of six, including two kids. Since our full party was already there, we were seated right away. Our waitress, Kim, explained everything thoroughly and was attentive throughout the entire night. Our chef, Alex, was phenomenal. He made our children feel included and entertained the whole time. He was very friendly and kept the excitement going throughout dinner. I had the filet mignon, and it was delicious. Even my 10-year-old, who normally doesn't eat steak, tried it and kept asking for more! The fried rice was the best I've ever had. For appetizers, we ordered the edamame and crab rangoons, and both were excellent. From the food to the overall experience, we had such a lovely and fun evening. Definitely pricey but for the experience it is worth it.

    This place created a birthday to remember. First time here and I can say enough about it. The…read morerestaurant is deceptively spacious and feels very upscale. They are well staffed and very attentive. Took our orders immediately. Love that they have Coke products here. Kids/wife really enjoyed the Strawberry Daiquiri mocktail. The chef was quite the showman. Our whole family was engaged the whole time. From the onion volcano to shrimp toss, there was never a dull moment. My wife and I shared the Bushido (steak and chicken). With all the sides (salad, soup, shrimp, rice, veggies), it was more than enough food for two. Also enjoyed the gyoza and egg rolls, which were very tasty and great for sharing. Ended the night with the Banzai! For $7 you get humiliated (in a fun way) on your birthday/anniversary...includes a printed photo and slice of delicious cheesecake. Bottom line...this place crushed it and we now have them pegged as our go-to celebratory place!

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