Pay your FUCKING TAXES. You are always busy when we are there. Maybe you wouldn't be taken by the…read morestate. I enjoy looking for things to mix together to make things. I found it cool the had watermelon. I wish the dessert didn't have so many things that have red dye in them since I'm allergic to red dye. Also would love to see more things to make a salad with.

You get a lot of average-quality food at a decent price. We arrived during the week in the middle…read moreof 4-5 buses filled with tourists and had to fight our way through the crowd. Some things ran out quickly (plates, forks) and some food was low at times. But we managed. This place had a lot of options from different cuisines (tacos; Asian bourbon chicken; pot roast; breaded fish; chicken sandwiches; etc.) but none wowed me. Even the desserts, of which there were many choices, were just okay. Even the red Jello, one of my favorite things since I was a little kid (don't judge) had a terrible after-taste. They seemingly make a lot of the food in house, so either their recipes are bad (they were loaded with salt- no doubt to fill you up quicker) or sitting on a hot station ruined the texture and flavor of the food. The highlight for me was their yeasty butter rolls, especially with their chicken sandwiched between them. Sadly, by the time I found out about them they were literally on the last pan of the day. How is that possible for a lunch buffet at 1:15 in the afternoon? I miss good quality American buffets. Nowadays, you generally only find Chinese/Asian and Indian/Asian buffets. (I guess some places due brunch buffets, which doesn't quite check the same boxes). Will I be back? They are literally the only American buffet within a hour of my house so I am sure I will eventually get desperate and drive up here. But it won't be soon.

Found a screw in our food! I hadn't been in years and would…read morenot go back. They gave us a 50% discount with 4 people. The food should have been free. The water also tasted like bleach. It was 9pm. They said the screw must have fallen from the lights of above. That most definitely was not the case. My brother said that kind of screw did not come from those lights and when he checked it did not make sense. They also did not remove the platter off the food bar from where the screw was found immediately, they kept it there. After that experience and how they handle it, I would say the buffet is probably not that sanitary. I do not recommend!

United Buffet surpassed my expectations. It had a very nice variety of food. I don't know that…read moreanything was AMAZING, but everything was GOOD. The staff are sweet and quick to clear your plates. This isn't a fancy dinner kind of place, but everyone will find something to eat and enjoy here.

The Dragon buffet on Central Avenue in Albany is NOT CLOSED! They have remodeled and everything is…read morebeautiful they have updated everything added new food items and the food is just wonderful!!

This place is an absolute disgrace and should've been condemned yesterday. The food? Cold, rubbery,…read moreand tasted like it had been nuked in a microwave from 1992. Calling it a meal would be an insult to actual food. The sweet tea? A sad, watered-down mess that clearly gave up on life halfway through being poured. Let's talk about the black mold--yes, black mold--on the ceilings and in the women's restroom. That's not just gross, it's a full-blown health hazard. The entire building feels like it hasn't seen a cleaning crew--or basic maintenance--since the early 2000s. The windows are caked in filth, and the air has that special "what died in here?" aroma. We were charged $140 for six people to sit in what felt like a biohazard zone and nibble on food so repulsive it should be illegal to serve. We left after 10 minutes because honestly, it felt like our immune systems were under attack just being there. My sister started having stomach pains within five minutes of leaving. I'm not saying the food caused it--but I'm also not not saying that. This place needs to be shut down, fumigated, and bulldozed. I will absolutely be calling the town, the health department, and anyone else who will listen. Do everyone a favor and close this dump before someone ends up in the hospital.

Sushi chef does a nice job here. Restaurant is pleasant, I think the kids section is better than…read morethe adult only section, it has a nice big window. The salad bar is pretty stacked, the desserts are good, Not great but there is ice cream

The water is delicious. The service is great and so much to eat and the braces are awesome. I love…read morethis buffet.

You know when someone dares you to do something, and you know it's a bad idea to try it but you do…read moreit anyway? That was kind of the feeling I got when I decided to eat here. Clearly there's no shortage of horrible reviews and that was part of the apprehension before my meal. But, as someone who's visited countless casinos and eaten at a long list of buffets, I had to check it out. The verdict? Well, in summation this place is an odd mix of aspiration and execution. In many ways, it's kind of endearing to see people here work SO hard busting tables, making conversation with guests and trying to do their best to replicate a casino buffet experience. On the other hand, it's clear this place is simply not up to the task in terms of execution due to various reasons. Is it inexperience? Is it lack of professional management? Is it lack of a good chef or seasoned cooks? Who knows. But it's clear they don't have the capacity to execute this level of dining operation. Now, you're probably wondering, how was the food? Well, most of the food was terrible. I mentioned during my dinner that this feels like an elementary school hot lunch buffet from the 1980's. A lot of the food reminded me of the stuff I used to eat in public school in NYC during that time. The pizza literally tasted like the pizza I used to get when I was in school, which honestly I wouldn't ever pay real money for now. The salad bar was generally flaccid like a 80 year old man desperately in need of Viagra. While there was a reasonable amount of offerings, none of the ingredients were of decent quality which is surprising given the great local produce in the Saratoga area. The Asian section was incredibly poor, though the lo mein was okay. The cook in charge of the area at least took a lot of time making sure the food was always properly stocked. The Italian section was greasy and featured some limp looking meatballs and overly creamy (and oddly tasteless) pasta. Even the American/entree section somehow managed to make items like mashed potatoes and corn taste extremely bland. I do agree with a previous reviewer that for $16 you shouldn't come in expecting a culinary revelation, but I also think for basics like mashed potatoes you can still make it taste better than what you'd get from a Hungry Man frozen dinner meal. One other note - stay away from the fried shrimp. It was laughably bad. The breading was not only tasteless but so thick that you'd think it was a fried sock that you were eating. The one saving grace of the whole experience was that I managed to go on Friday night, which means it's steak night! The cook was busting his ass cooking tons of sirloin steaks (some to order) and keeping the steak area fully stocked. That was great because the other meats they featured that night, including the pork loin, tasted like dried leather. Fortunately the steaks were not nearly as horrible and actually tasted like those steaks we used to get at Sizzler. Now Sizzler steaks aren't exactly top notch steaks, but it's a heck of a lot better than the other stuff they had that night. I also give credit to the staff for being energetic and really working hard to keep the steaks coming because clearly that's what most people were having that evening. The desserts were extremely mediocre. Only the whoopie pie was decent. The key lime tart was notably bad and tasted as bad as it looked. The fruits there were okay, but the oranges they had were a sad lot. At least the strawberries were somewhat okay, especially if you douse it in cream since they weren't particularly sweet. Our waiter was also fantastic. He was diligent and made sure to check on us frequently and kept our drinks topped off at all times. He definitely deserved the nice tip we left him. In many ways, his efforts were symbolic of the whole experience. This place aims to try and do what the guys in Vegas (or to a limited degree Atlantic City) do. But it's clear they have a ton of work to do because if not for the passable steaks they served on that special Friday promotion ... there literally is nothing there to eat that is worth paying $16 for. You're better off driving to town and eating from any of the countless good restaurants on the main drag. However, despite the 1 star for the food ... I definitely give props to the service which was 2 stars ... giving this place a middling 3 starts overall.

It appears that this buffet is heading downhill fast! They are charging $34 for 2 of us and we were…read morereally disappointed in the selection and quality of the food! They did have peel and eat shrimp which were good. Tonight there was a catfish dish available, jalapeño and corn bread coated... terrible idea, stick to the Simple Cajun seasoning and it would be passable. I tried the fried calamari and it was very rubbery. There was a top round offered, and that with the real mashed potatoes was good. The selections for Asian foods were horrible and everything tasted the same. My wife had the Split Pea Soup, one of our favorite soups and she said it was good. The desert selection was good, and the few items I tried were good. I know buffets aren't the culinary delight for many people. I enjoy buffets because of the selections available, I never know exactly what is going to get my taste buds going. For a Friday night the restaurant was empty, almost immediately seating and the casino had a fair sized crowd. I remember going years ago and you'd wait on line to be seated and the food was tasty. I've been to Fortunes upstairs and that is in a class by itself.... always good.... but it was closed because of a private party.... Darn..... BTW, the service was good!

I've been here twice now, and both visits were excellent! The selection is huge, with something for…read moreeveryone. The sushi was fresh, the seafood was delicious, and I loved having so many different options to choose from. Everything was well stocked, and the restaurant was clean and inviting. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure our table was cleared and drinks were refilled throughout the meal. Even though it can get busy, the service never felt rushed. If you're looking for a place with great variety, fresh food, and a fun all-you-can-eat experience, I definitely recommend UMI. I'll absolutely be coming back again the next time I'm in Albany!

This is a tough one. Several of the other detailed reviews about the food were on target, so I…read morewon't repeat what has already been written. Instead, here are my Pros and Cons: Pros There is a wide variety of seafood, the likes of what I have never seen before at a buffet (not that I do many but ...). Snails, abalone, whole fish, crab legs, stone crabs (small), crab backs, whole baby octopus, oysters (raw and cooked, fresh), squid, and shrimp offered in a variety of ways. The problem with the crabs is that they only give you a cracker; they don't provide you with a proper tool (pick) to remove the meat from the shell, and the crabs are frozen and overcooked, so it's difficult to remove the meat. Also, what they offer as "butter" tastes like old cooking oil. Ugh. Frustrating. There are also frogs legs (interesting), chicken, pork and short ribs. Plus some veggies. Something for everyone. Cons The ladies room was dirty. Really dirty. See photo of hair on counter next to sink. The sushi offerings were a series of mostly empty serving dishes of dry pieces. I love sushi and this was a real turn off. Then there was the live fly in the pudding (photo). Disgusting. The waitress was very apologetic and took 10% off our bill but I was not keen on eating anything else after that. The service was fair. Wait staff standing around chatting. Could have been a bit more attentive removing used plates. The take away is this ... would I go back? Yes, I always give a place a second change to redeem themselves. And since several people left good reviews about the hot pot, I would try that (it would be a first). But I would go there when they first open and the food is fresh and only if I was in the area.

Great food, great service! Food was hot, fresh and tasty! Servers were polite and very on top of…read morecollecting plates. Would absolutely recommend this place to others

These kinds of places can be hit or miss; this one is pretty good, from what I've seen so far, and…read morea very good deal for the price. I only went to the buffet area in the center, and this time I didn't go to the sushi, hibachi, or seafood areas. The Asian entrees were the best part, I don't come to buffets like these for chicken tenders or mac & cheese. Bonus points for me for having kimchi. The hot and sour soup was pretty good for not having meat in it, but there's a "zing" you don't get when the meat isn't present. I asked for hot tea - one tea bag for a quart of hot water seemed insufficient. The dessert area was the most disappointing. Some of the fruit was under-ripe, some was overripe, and that attempt at banana pudding just didn't work. I don't think I ever saw fortune cookies either. Still, it was satisfying, and I do want to see what the other parts of the buffet are like.

Very good second visit today had a Mexican corn skillet with Mac and cheese. Friendly staff and a…read moregood visit.

Stopped here for a rest stop on our way north to Montreal and it was well worth it! Friendly…read moreservice in a casual/rustic atmosphere that was perfect for us and our three kiddos. We ordered a burger, chicken sandwich, cheese flatbread pizza, and a big pretzel to share and everything was excellent! My only small critique was the cheese sauce for the pretzel was very liquidy when it first came out but once it cooled a bit (few minutes) it was at a nice viscous consistency that was very dip-friendly! Thanks again for a great meal!

We ordered the beef fried rice. It was tasty but it was too oily. The chicken and broccoli in white…read moresauce was too salty. Our mistake that we didn't mention to not add a lot of salt. The egg drop soup was salty as well.

OK I said I wouldn't go back, but when you are craving meat and Chinese style there aren't many…read morechoices in the area and the price is good! I was so happy to see that the lady at the front counter was very nice and even smiled!! What a treat! Then, the server who never smiles, smiled at me!! I was so happy!! That made me feel welcomed and valued as a customer. I hope it was due to my last review! The food seemed to come out more often than usual at lunchtime so some of my favorites I got to have fresh. Still, they leave food that has been there too long or is barley warm. Can't wait to go back and see if the staff is still welcoming.

We went in at around 5:30-ish on Valentine's Day. The place wasn't crowded, but the steam trays all…read moreappeared picked over and many were empty. My husband and I both had this breaded shrimp. It tasted decent, as did the ham, but everything else seemed lukewarm. I felt sick before I even left. My husband didn't get sick until he got home. He stated that the My 15 year old had the Mac n' Cheese and some ham. He said the Mac tasted watery, but thankfully he did not get sick at all. The restaurant seemed clean, but the bathrooms were slightly sketchy. As much as I want to support a small business, I cannot say that we will be repeat customers.

I've been on a quest to try every Chinese buffet in the area, and this one has been on my radar for…read morea while. Well... I finally made it. Mission accomplished. This place is easily the worst buffet I've encountered so far. I tried just about everything, mostly out of curiosity and mild scientific concern. Somehow even the Diet Coke tasted off, which I didn't know was possible. It was like carbonation mixed with disappointment. Most of the food had the flavor profile of warm air. At a certain point it got so bad I just started laughing. The egg roll deserves special recognition. It was greasy, soggy, and somehow burned on the bottom at the same time, which feels like a culinary achievement. The cabbage inside had a smell that reminded me of cleaning out the spice cabinet at grandma's house after it had sat untouched for twenty years. Everything on the buffet looked old. And when fresh trays came out... they also somehow looked old. I'm not sure how they're bending time like that, but it's impressive. The only positive was the service. The staff were smiling, friendly, and seemed genuinely happy as they calmly poisoned the dining room one customer at a time. Needless to say, I won't be back.