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    Kami Buffet & Grill

    2.6 (1.1k reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    The spicy fish on the left and cajun crawfish in the middle are wonderful
    Christina F.

    Wow they're really improved in the years since I last visited. The change in owners and competition from Paradise Buffet has done them good! For example, the sushi is excellent! The rice used to be dry and hard, now it's soft and fluffy. Also the hot dishes have really improved in flavor! The pepper beef is tender and delicious. The Cajun shrimp has wonderful flavor and the spicy fish is great! The service is good too, they're taking away plates constantly and there's usually always someone around if you need a drink refill. The only thing that isn't great is their baked desserts. Very artificial tasting and unappealing. But I saw lots of people enjoying the ice cream and the fresh fruits are good! I really liked the cherries.

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    Ane V.

    Finally Got to Try It! My friend basically used me as her Uber to get to her BFF's birthday dinner ~ but I'd heard her talk about this place so many times, I was actually excited to try it. It's a buffet restaurant with four stations. I sampled food from two of them and enjoyed what I got. That said, I overheard a few guests mentioning that the food isn't quite the same since management has changed a few times. Service was solid ~ the staff were quick with drink refills, kept the table clean, and stayed on top of replenishing the food trays. It was a Wednesday evening, so it wasn't too busy. Plenty of parking, and the bathroom was decent. * They give a time limit of 2hrs.

    06/28/2025 The roast beef was very tender
    Kenneth L.

    06/28/2025 Brought my family here for dinner. Celebrating 3 June birthdays party of 6. The price is $28.99 for the weekend $2.99 for soft drinks. We came mainly for the crab legs my first 2 plates was mild tasting and the 2nd batch was extremely salty. I enjoyed the roast beef you have to slice a piece by yourself. 12 Different kinds of sushi both with raw fish and none. Along with other dishes fried shrimp, bbq pork ribs, orange chicken, baked green lip mussels, fried chicken, beef cubes, fried rice and chowmein. Lots more to name. The staff cleared away plates quickly.

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    Hailey J.

    haven't been here in a while and i will say the price went up by a lot (almost $30 pp) while the quality went down... sushi selection went down from a lot of sashimi and nigiri to items like seaweed nigiri??? very disappointing i will say the mongolian bbq section has a lot more options than other buffets. my only complaint is that you're not able to choose your own sauces. my plate ended up way too salty other foods were ok, a lot more seafood options than other buffets. dessert was very stale and it looked like a lot of the food was sitting out for a while none of the food looked overly concerning in terms of freshness but i don't think it's the freshest buffet. would come back to try again and give it another chance but quality has definitely gone down since my last visit

    Where theft occurred.

    WARNING to anyone going to Kami's restaurant: be EXTREMELY careful where you park, especially at night. Multiple cars have had windows smashed, belongings stolen, and vehicles damaged in the area. DO NOT leave anything visible in your car and try to park only in the very front where there's more light and visibility. What's even more upsetting is that the owner seemed fully aware this has been happening for a while but didn't seem concerned or take it seriously. Customers deserve to feel safe when visiting a restaurant, and it's frustrating to see these incidents brushed off instead of properly addressed. Please stay alert and protect your belongings.

    We went on Friday night and found this sign on the door
    Becky Y.

    I haven't gone here in years. We decided to come here for dinner, only to find out it's been permanently closed due to vermin infestation. This was a good place to go eat at.

    Stephanie C.

    I used to love this place! Gone downhill quite a bit. My friend was thinking of the crabs here. We came before the dreaded pandemic. This time, the crabs were rubbery shell and hard to break open. I went for the salmon sashimi and I thought.... Oh they just cut it and brought it out fresh. My bad... they were still frozen. The hot food was surprisingly good. Service was just the typical buffet service. Take your plate away and refill your drinks.

    Gwendolyn R.

    I don't know what's up with the other reviews but for $30 dinner you get unlimited seafood , sushi , Chinese food , dessert . What is not to love . This place is hustle bustle and super packed on a Sunday evening. The bussers are working hard and the attendants are too . I visited this place before covid years and lifetime ago it seems but I don't see any quality difference and it's honestly the same as I remember maybe better . After eating a few plates I just stare at the chandeliers and pretty ornate curtain drapes on the windows and wonder how I got here and where I'm going next I love this place it's the GEM of SGV If I can give more stars I would

    08/31/24
    Jasmine A.

    Stopped by on Saturday, 08/31/24 during lunch time. Our first time here - my dad wanted to eat at a buffet, so I googled searched buffets and wanted us to try this place out! PRICE: $25.99 person x3 = $77.97 TAX = $7.41 TOTAL = $85.38 TIP = $15 OVERALL TOTAL = $95.38 SEAFOOD: Lots and lots of seafood. Sushi bar was fantastically huge and there were so many options to choose from. There's also snow crab (cold), crab (warm), fried peeled and unpeeled shrimp, clams, mussels, snail (?), scallops, you name it! ICE CREAM: Lots of options - I personally liked the coffee flavor. Ice cream area is a bit sticky and dirty. You pay up front first. Please, and PLEASE leave a generous tip. We saw people NOT giving tips and/or leaving out very small tips (e.g., table of 8 people gave $3 tip). You also get some hard candy towards the end. It was very busy but not overly crowded. Worth the price since there were a bunch of seafood options. Ample parking space. Buffet is near a motel - felt a bit unsafe and uncomfortable during that time due to shadiness. Just be careful!

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    Great value and works really well for big groups. The quality is good and the buffet is kept clean and well stocked.

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    The food doesn't taste good or look very appetizing , and the place doesn't look very clean.

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    Left a tip on the receipt when we first got there. So tell me why the waitresses were haggling us while we were leaving for cash.

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    Great buffet & grill restaurant . The Ambiance and food are great .Highly recommended and thanks to Stacy for the great customer service.

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    wide selection of chinese food and sushi and some sashimi, steamed rice was recycled.

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    Ask the Community - Kami Buffet & Grill

    Do they have a private room for events?

    Yes, they do have

    So, is everything offered apart of the buffet or is it very limited?

    Everything is a part of the buffet. You may want to check to see if they have crab legs back, they haven't been having them for months now.

    Do they have crab leg ATM?

    Not as of March 2022.

    Are they offering crab legs right now?

    No they are not offering crab legs

    Are they open now?

    Yes

    Is this open or just take out?

    They have take out. By the lb.

    How much is the all you can eat dinner?

    Could we bring the drinks we like from outside?

    What is their cleanliness/ letter rating?

    I don't know the letter grade; been only once and it appears clean.

    Do they serve crab legs on weekdays during lunchtime?

    Yes and they are good!

    What days do they have crab legs for dinner?

    I believe they serve crab legs daily.

    Stupid question, but does this place accept cash?

    Yes!

    Do they accept American Express? (Many places in the area accept credit cards but not Amex)

    At their website, they say they take AMEX.

    How much is the Friday night dinner for adults?

    The price is $18.99 for adults . Friday through Sunday all day. Children 2-10 yrs are $1.80 x years.

    Is there a party room and for how many people?

    They have a little side room like seems as if it could host 12-20. They often have one side of the buffet closed so they might be able to close that side off for 100

    Was this the old Charley Brown's location?

    yes

    They have Long crabs at luchtime?

    On the weekends only!

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    4.5(419 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    Vegetarian friendly
    Large group friendly

    From the outside, I wouldn't have known it's a bougie sushi joint!…read more Came here with friends for a fancy lunch and I got the chirashi bowl. It came with 3 sides: bean sprouts, cucumbers, and tofu. All delicious. The chirashi PLATE presentation and the meal were amazing. The fish were fresh and the rice (oh rice) was so addicting..but I had to control myself. I was going to share..but I finished it

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    4.0(646 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    They are located on Valley, a smaller plaza that isn't connected to the 99 ranch market. They have…read morea small one way parking lot that you must reverse to get out. They also have a back entrance that you can enter from. If the parking lot is full, you can find some street parking or do what I did and park in the 99 ranch plaza just behind their small parking lot (or behind the brick wall). They have amazing artwork and "relics" throughout the restaurant. It is also dim creating a more intimate atmosphere. They have their own sushi chef who makes their rolls and sashimi. Their staff are completely top notch service! Even the owner came around and asked us how our service is going. I ordered some yakitori and Im new to the scene so I haven't seen many variations. I had to try their chicken skin. Like my friend described it to me, its like eating pork grinds because it is soooo crispy! Their pork belly was good, not too salty. We also ordered their stir fry noodles and it smelled delicious and looked great! We also ordered some sushi rolls and when we couldn't finish them, they gave us a sushi box to take home. It was very cute! However, the highlight of our dinner was their ube mochi!! Highly, no, MUST recommend getting this little piece of dessert! They do offer it as part of their catering option. You get a whole sheet pan, about 40 pieces for $75. They require a 24 hr notice for this order. The ube is grown in Hawaii and is only made in-house. I need to take my husband here, its so good!

    Amazing food with amazing service! The workers were very helpful and the food tastes great! This…read moreis a must go to place if you're in the area.

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    4.6(2.1k reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    I was here to redeem the mySGV food passport offer for 1 Free California Roll or Salmon Avocado…read moreRoll or Spicy Tuna Roll. Got my stamp #13. Thanks Yama Sushi Marketplace! They weren't super busy at the time, but most of their sushi rolls from the frig were low in quantity. I love salmon so I went with the Salmon Avocado Roll. I also brought the Salmon Roll (more salmon) up to the counter in hopes they would allow me to substitute it for the Salmon Avocado Roll. No substitutions! Oh well. I also bought one jar of Furikake Nori for my eldest daughter. She loves that stuff. So do I. It was a quick visit for me. I heard they are planning to expand their marketplace to next door. I'm really hoping they will add some inside seating so we can enjoy the sushi on-site. I'll definitely come back to see the expanded space. Good luck Yama Sushi!

    Love this place. Been wanting to go for years and it still lived up to the hype…read more California rolls: 9/10. Fantastic. Love that this goes light on the mayo and that it has some mentaiko which I don't commonly see. They actually put in a decent amount of avocado too. The value is great. These are larger than the usual rolls. Tastes even better with a bit of wasabi and soy sauce. Maki: 8.5/10. Various Maki options. All good and fresh and good value. There are two ways to buy fish here - rolls that are made fresh and in the fridge, or the fish market where you can buy fish by the lb. I didn't buy the fish straight from the market, but I would definitely do that in the future. The market also sells a lot of other things that you'd normally find in Japan or Hawaii. It's next to Carl's Jr. Parking lot is easy to miss but that's okay because there are two ways to enter and lots of street parking. Free parking either way. No tables to sit at but that's okay.

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    Sushi guys busy slicing my fresh sashimi up

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    4.6(112 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    •$$

    This is a hidden gem! Tried a couple of their hand rolls,…read morethey were delicious! The interior is on the smaller side but so cozy and welcoming, great for lunch or dinner. The staff is attentive, polite, and friendly. Will be coming back to try their ramen and the rest of their menu items !

    O Sushi does not miss…read more I'm fortunate that I live within walking distance to O Sushi because I crave good sashimi at least once a week. So when the craving spikes, I trudge my way downhill to grab some takeout. Having been here twice now, I can confidently say that their sashimi is on par, if not better, than most sushi restaurants within their price range. It blows Sushistop out of the water and I looooove Sushistop. But when I'm in the mood for sashimi, I defer to O Sushi. Parking: The only issue with O Sushi is that it shares a tiny parking lot with several other businesses. During normal business hours, it may be quite a hassle to park in the lot. However, there's plenty of parking in the neighborhood and a quick brisk walk is all you need. Luckily, I crave sashimi at night and I live close. Neither issues affect me. Ambiance: Very traditional Japanese sushi restaurant. Japanese regalia are hung above the sushi bar and behind it stand the experts of their craft. The entire place can seat probably 30 people before it's maxed. That's very Japanese. Staff is always friendly and quick. I call in an order and pick it up after my short walk.

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