2nd Time @ Mikata's Restaurant and they didn't disappoint. The buffet choices are extensive and tasty delicious. The Hibachi Grill is equally impressive with both proteins of Shellfish Seafoods and Meats. Eeeeh... the Prey and the Preyed are GREAT abs there's something for EVERY Eater! If you're a vegan, vegetarian and just a foodie of it all your palate want be left unexciting. The corn on the cob Y'all! Sweet Lord is good and buttery. And it's an awful darn shame to the admitted phat backs that it's literally coupled next to its companion "cholesterol sen" Lol ... that other #FAT BACK call Brother "BUTTER" and it's "Hot 'n' Ready" Oooooh My Gosh Darn #LipidLevels ... Then the Raw Oysters on the half for us avid oyster eaters #NO-MATTER-SERVED ... Let's just say my back is still here. #IAteGood@Mikata Gone on over there where "The Price Is Right" and "The Food Is Satisfying" FranknKimm Over and Out Mikata Buffet Jacksonville Florida Birthday Celebration April 30th 2026 - Thursday Evening read more

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This location was highly recommended as the best buffet in town, but there wasn't really anything to set it apart from any other currently active buffet. I feel like all buffets open strong and then have a quality slump a few months after opening, so maybe I missed their glory days. To their credit, they have a really nice range of shrimp and crawfish options, but almost everything has the heat-lamp baked dryness you expect from a buffet. It's a buffet and it does the job. Badda boom badda bing. read more

We were down in Jacksonville Easter weekend to do some shopping and decided to find a place to eat while in town. Because we were in the area, this was one of the first spots that hit our radar, and given we hadn't eaten all day, a seafood and sushi buffet seemed like the perfect option before jumping back on the road. As veterans of all you can eat, sushi restaurants across the country, we were pleasantly surprised at the wealth of options offered at Mikata. As a sushi lover, I was especially pleased with the number of rolls, sashimi, and nigiri they offered. This included copious amounts of salmon, tuna fresh crab, and fresh sushi. And one thing I love about cheap sushi in the south east is the fact that you don't get imitation crab, you get real crab, which makes a fresh California roll so much better! And they don't disappoint. They also have multiple options for non sushi, and seafood lovers, including an entire station of what I will call downright fried and dyed American standard fast food, like pizza, fries, steak (which technically was prime rib but looked more like top sirloin), and chicken. I didn't go anywhere near it but I guess there is somebody out there that goes to a sushi and seafood buffet to get buffet steak and potatoes. Service was on point with our waitress checking on the table multiple times and clearing empty plates off at a reasonable pace. Definitely a value for the price, especially given some of the more exotic items they offer, which surprisingly included a raw bar that had a massive amount of large oysters on the halfshell. Definitely something you don't see often in a buffet setting and even so, a bit of a risk, which I gladly took, but noted to myself to grab the oysters, that still had ice cubes sprinkled on top of them to keep them chilled. We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon, so not sure what the dinner crowd looks like. But my guess is there's probably a wait if you get here at peak hours, so I would definitely suggest planning ahead. read more

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I was here for the grand opening and it blew me out of the water at how amazing the food was. It was definitely a higher quality buffet and well worth it. Three months down the road and the quality and service has decreased 10 fold. The sweet ice tea tastes like sweet well water - no filtration - pure sulfur taste. The sushi used to be really good - now it is overly spicy and not as premium as when they opened. The green tea icecream had a piece of hair in it. The coconut shrimp was on point and now it tastes like they made it the other fish. It tastes like they just brought it from the ocean and didn't properly prepare it. For $100 including the tip for a family of two adults and two children, I am beyond disappointed. read more

Food are fresh and taste good! Especially fish and shellfish, I like them! Here's food more than I imagine. I like how it has many different options and even fried things for other people. ; Freezer for ice cream is a bit tough to open, but great place; prices are cheap except for the 3 dollar sodas read more

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First time visit for Dinner, new and clean with lots to choose from. Dishes were hot and never long for dishes to be refilled. The sushi selection was good and it was tasty. Service was quick from The waitress and drinks were refilled timely. plenty of tables and did not have to wait. Did. It try the Hibachi grill items or the plentiful cold bare area. But they both had a good selection. Will be back. read more

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I've been waiting months to check out this place. I've passed by it several times during lunch and people were waiting outside. We went around 2:30 for a late lunch and were able to get seated immediately. The place is clean and had a good assortment of food. Pros: * Hibachi is available - but not the largest variety of items I've seen offered * Great assortment of sushi - about 16 choices * A large cold bar * Clean and modern - not over decorated Cons: * Some of the items we tried were only warm not hot * Some of the items were mislabeled - General Tso's Chicken was either orange chicken or not good * Beef dish was mushy - not sure how you make beef mushy It's probably the best Chinese buffet in town and has your standard assortment of items. read more

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This is the fifth time I have been here. It's a typical Chinese / Japanese buffet. The sushi was good they also had sashimi. Didn't do hi Archie this time but the quality an quantity was very good. Only issue was the bathroom had a lot of water on flooor an sink they had a fan running to keep the floor dry read more

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Great service, drinks get refilled quickly, empty plates get taken away before you come back to your table with a full one. This place has an absolutely delicious variety of Asian dishes... you can go over and over again and always find something new. The food is fresh and they are so busy they are constantly refilling with fresh food! There is something here for everyone member of the family, including picky eaters and vegetarians. Come with an empty stomach because from appetizers to desserts there is more than enough to fill your empty stomachs!. read more

Lots of parking, lots of seating, lots of food. Staff were friendly and attentive. We went on a Sunday afternoon and this place was busy. They had hibachi, sushi , hot and cold selections of food including seafood- blue crabs, clams, mussels, crawfish, steamed fish. They seemed to keep the restaurant clean, wiping down seats in between. The bathrooms were below average. read more

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I really like Asian Buffets. The crowds at this new spot kept me away for a few months. Finally stars aligned lunch time and no crowds. I was so looking forward to the experience. 1st the tables are so close it is impossible to pull a chair and sit without disturbing the table behind. The choices of food is vast. Cold bars,salad bars, sushi, hot bar, desert bar and hibachi. The sushi selection was vast. I loaded my plate with a taste of almost everything offered. I enjoyed my visit. read more

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The food was delicious and the selection was amazing. Pricing was spot on and within budget for a family of 6. Service could have been a little better as it took awhile to get our drinks. The atmosphere was very welcoming and I'd definitely visit again! read more

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The service was fantastic and the food matched. There was such a variety of food offered that I haven't seen offered anywhere else and it all was fresh. We didn't wait long to be seated and our waitress was very sweet and attentive. The noise level was pretty loud but it was to be expected, everyone was having a great time! I would absolutely recommend coming here to eat if you haven't yet. We will definitely be back! read more

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One thing with any Chinese buffet. It needs to be refilled once a dish is almost empty. This place does not disappoint. The service is great and waiting time is not bad at all. It is clean. read more

Been wanting to try this new buffet and it was yummy! They have a huge variety. Everything was clean and the staff constantly turns the food to keep it fresh and hot. The sushi was yummy and I liked the dumplings and noodles as well. The green tea ice cream was good too. Got to meet the owner, and he was friendly! Good, fast spot! read more

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I was able to stop by Mikata Buffet for lunch today. It's been open for a bit, but it always seems super crowded. So I arrived with a friend right at 11:00 and I found out instantly why it's always so crowded. First, they offer a really large selection of Asian and American foods. They even feature muscles, crawfish and sushi. There's an ice cream bar as well. Just massive! Everything I tried was executed well. I especially enjoyed the peanut chicken. Very good. What surprised me is that they had really good Mac and cheese. Service was impeccable. My dirty plate didn't sit on my table for more than 10 seconds. My drink was never empty. Just fantastic service, and it was increasing busy as lunch went on. If you're hungry and want a great, expansive, reasonably priced buffet experience, try the Mikata Buffet. read more

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I'm gonna start out with how nice the place looked inside! What a transformation from red lobster to this. Very open wide space! I was very disappointed in the sushi bar because I had my heart set on vegetarian sushi however they did not offer that. I'm not 100% sure if the gentleman understood what I was asking about however everything was seafood so I was unable to partake in the sushi. The hibachi bar was nice. The vegetables were extremely fresh and the gentleman who did the preparation was excellent. Kind and professional. He did an outstanding job with my chicken and vegetables! The bar itself is plentiful with a wide variety of items to select, mainly seafood. The beef ribs. I'm sure we're good, but I elected not to try them. The desserts were plentiful to say the least! Very much enjoyed the custard bun felt that was outstanding. The cheesecake was not bad, but I've had better. This is definitely a place to go if you're truly truly truly hungry then and only then will you get your moneys worth. It was overall a good experience, clean and well represented. read more

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I'm usually not a buffet person as I like quality food made for me to my liking, not for the masses. My sister and I were looking for somewhere for dinner and it was getting late. We stopped by a few other places and lines were long, so we came across this restaurant and figured it would at least have something for everyone. We walked in and even though there were people waiting and the restaurant was very busy, we were seated right away and our drink orders were taken. The hot tables were steaming hot, but I did feel some of the food did not stay very hot. There was a wide variety of dishes to choose from. I personally tried the chicken and broccoli, lo mein a few other things and a pile of cream cheese wontons. I tried the egg drop soup, and unfortunately it tasted like it used Jacksonville chlorinated water, it tasted like chlorine, I was bummed. I made my way to the hibachi area where you can choose your items and they will cook it. The person making the food was asking what kind of sauce, I told him and he didn't understand so I kept asking for sauce as it was very dry looking. To be honest it was a little confusing how this worked and I wish they had bowls that I could make my own sauce concoction myself. The food was pretty good though. I think my son did 3 trips to the hibachi area learning more about how to order each time. He loved this option. The sushi area was just OK. The rice was very dried out so it had been sitting, I wouldn't eat that again. The ice cream was a nice touch and they had a few flavors to choose from, something for everyone. Overall it was a decent meal and the price was good. I would definitely come back as it's easy for everyone to get something they like. read more

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I went on a Friday at 4:30pmish and honestly this is a great addition to the neighborhood. No waiting since I didnt go at peak. We left around 6 and there was a line outside already. The food was great, considering the amazing price of 18.99 for dinner for adults. Kids are 9.99 (There was a family with a 3 year old at a table near us and I overheard that they still charged them 9.99, just an FYI) Service is good, they're fast with taking plates and I didnt feel uncomfortable or anything. The hibachi is a bit slow. Its good though. The sushi is good, good variety :) but im a salmon sushi gal. Its not the tastiest salmon but its still good for the buffet price. The nigiri tho they put alot of rice lol. So i found myself grabbing more of their cut up sashimi. They also had oysters yum! The hot food selection is a good spread. Your typical Chinese food buffet selection and its all tasty! My husband and our family will def be regulars here. Its a great value. read more

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Food has been fresh and great tasting with every visit! I arrived during early dinner time so the restaurant wasn't too crowded. Staff keeps the dining area clean and the seating is comfortable. One of the best Asian buffet places around! read more

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Fairly large buffet. I would say it's your pretty standard Asian buffet with hibachi, sushi, and seafood options. We came on a busy night and it was a bit crowded. The sushi was cool because they offered sashimi options. read more

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Mikata is another good buffet option in Jacksonville. We enjoyed the visit. It is a bit less spacious than other buffets but they have plenty of food selection. My favorites were the hibachi and sushi selections. Service was good and fast. Our family enjoyed it here! read more

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I am gonna give it a 4 based on the waitress and the food being edible and many cases seasoned. However, I don't understand how for the 50-55 min me and my party was there, they didn't replenish the wontons in the wonton soup lol. Literally the soup itself was untouched but the wontons were empty the whole time. They are a little slow to fill up on some items but overall they do the best they can. Also, how do you not have sauteed string beans as an option, especially on a Saturday late afternoon. The sushi section is big but most had sauces and crap i don't enjoy but the few veggie rolls I had were good. The hot butter shrimp was solid but they also had cold shrimp selections Hot n sour soup was very good. Chicken teriyaki was decent. Some pieces better than others. Overall its a decent buffet. Just wish they had replenish some popular items but I will be back when I visit my brother again. read more

I tried this establishment today with loved ones. We were promptly greeted. Our drink orders were taken upon being seated, and refilled when needed. It was immensely appreciated! They have a vast array of different types of beverages and food. There were plenty of tables that could accommodate larger parties. I can see myself frequenting this place again. read more

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Went for dinner on a Saturday night. It was packed. About a 10 minute wait to get in. Waiting for 10 minutes to get in was the best part of the meal. Everything I tried was terrible. (I did not try the hibachi to be fair) Everything I tried was so bad that my meal ended being canned mandarin oranges, pineapple and runny vanilla pudding. It actually made me long to eat a prison meal for comparison. My dad told me to try this place and he is from New York. The only assumption I can come up with is he doesn't remember what real Chinese food tastes like. read more

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Always down for a buffet and Mikita is the newest addition to the Asian buffets in Jacksonville. The things that set Mikata apart are the following: wider array of sushi and flavors, different ice cream flavors (matcha green tea and strawberry cheesecake) and lots of seafood. I think the space is a bit cramped compared to other buffets but overall we would return for the price and service. read more

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Shoutout to our local community heroes!! This venue was so much fun! I haven't been to a buffet in so long. I did my normal walk around before I pick my 1st round. It was so pleasantly appetizing to see all the full containers so nicely presented! So many colors and textures and temperature! I had to get cold peel and eat shrimp! Lots of lemons! And then I got one or two pieces of my other favorites: teriyaki chicken, stuffed seafood mushrooms, fried shrimp, pork, sesame balls, bokchoy, more mushrooms, crab Rangoon, fresh cantaloupe and honeydew melon, jello, pudding, etc. Hubby and I got full pretty fast. He tried the sushi too! So colorful!!! The staff is attentive, polite, and efficient' I definitely want to eat here again :) read more

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Very busy for a Friday night so you know it's doing well! Staff were friendly and very attentive! But there were soo many staff members that they crowded in areas together! The ambiance was just cold and the tables did not have a comfortable feel.. Lots of options on the buffet and I did enjoy the sushi! The other food options weren't amazing.. I honestly didn't like anything else besides the sushi and the icecream..The biggest complaint I have is why put the raw seafood bar right next to and touching the fresh fruit section? That honestly really grossed me out! But I wouldn't eat that stuff on a buffet anyways.. I don't think I will come back but I'm glad we gave it a try read more

There was plenty of parking, but the place was still packed since it had just opened. We knew there would be a wait, so it wasn't a surprise when we were told it would be about 20-25 minutes. That was fine with us. We were a group of 8, and while the space inside was a bit cramped, it wasn't hard to navigate. The food options were extensive, and I opted for a few dishes that would typically cost much more at a sit-down restaurant. The salt and pepper shrimp were crispy and flavorful, especially when dipped in the vinegar sauce. But the real surprise was the lamb leg! This was the first time I've seen it offered at a Chinese buffet. You have to cut it yourself, but it was so tasty that I went back for seconds, and thirds LOL! Another standout was the roast beef, which you also had to carve yourself. It was tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Those three proteins alone would have cost us a fortune at any other restaurant. There were more options, but I was so full by the time I got through those dishes that I didn't get a chance to try them all. For dessert, I had fresh fruit and buchi, both of which were simple but satisfying. All in all, I'd say the wait was worth it. For the price, you definitely get your money's worth. We'll definitely be back! read more

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This is a new buffet. We visited their first week open. They selection is no different than any other Chinese buffet style restaurant. They did work hard to have drinks filled and tables clean for next guest. If you are on that side of town. It is a great place to check out. read more

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Great spot for lunch and dinner, all you can eat. Staff is friendly and bathrooms are clean. read more

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Plenty of food for any taste. Service is fast and courteous. Plenty of space around the buffet area and tables! But be prepared for WEEKEND PRICES with a minimum of 18% tip! read more

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I struggled with leaving a less-than-stellar review for such a new place, but I ran into issues with temperatures and labeling that just feel like they shouldn't have happened, even in a new restaurant. I went on a weekend afternoon around 3:30, and it was packed! Not a problem, always good for a restaurant to be doing business like that. There was a bit of a wait but with an accurate estimated wait time. The interior feels like a cafeteria -- lots of seating that's kind of close together. The chairs were comfy, though. I'm mostly meatless but will occasionally have seafood; the vegetarian options in the buffet are extremely low, or at least they were on the day I was there. Seafood occupies a huge part of the buffet, and there is a whole sushi section in the back. However, the temperatures were in the "slightly cool" to "lukewarm" ranges, which really turned me off. In addition, many items -- seafood, sushi, and otherwise -- were missing labels, and quite a few had shared tongs with other items. The cooked offerings were pretty typical for a buffet, but the flavors weren't really there on any of the ~dozen things I tried. (In particular, the lo mein was incredibly bland.) Again, I felt like there were some temperature issues with what I grabbed from this section, and I skipped multiple things because there wasn't a label saying what they were (or the label was clearly wrong). There were a few labels that sounded like things I would have tried, but the containers were empty (but again, they were packed, although I never saw any replenishment come out for a couple things). I really wish they had more options that weren't fried, too. I regret not visiting the hibachi bowl section, and if I return in better circumstances, I'd probably try that out first. But with the temperature concerns elsewhere, I didn't feel like trying a section that involved close contact with raw meats. I tried a few of the desserts which were classic buffet desserts, which was nostalgic. But again, nothing stood out as tasty -- to the point where, just a couple days later, I couldn't specifically name anything I had. Finally, some of the restaurant felt almost run-down despite the restaurant being newly open. Notably, multiple lights were flickering in and around the buffet area. On the plus side, the price felt pretty reasonable. Overall, I'd say that if you're someone looking to dig in to a bunch of AYCE seafood options, it may be worth a shot (as I hope their temperature stuff was just a fluke). But you won't find much here if you're not a meat eater, and the flavors felt underwhelming -- hopefully that changes. read more

For $20, I got vert fresh fish off the bone, fresh made sushi, bang bang shrimp and saw the fresh shrimp, crab legs and more. I also loved the fresh seaweed, all the sushi products in the back. it was really really good. I would have liked more seaweed choices and maybe there is more? I love the pickled roots and other Asian specialties. I did not eat any of the meats, but they looked fresh. Our serve was sweet and attentive- we just get our own food but we still tipped 20% easy on 20/ each. They serve sodas or water- no alcohol. There are a lot of people.. family. Ppl loading plates. We chose the sushi and specific things. I loved it! Taking my daughter and her college friends there for lunch after graduation. I love that there is something for everyone. read more

Excellent all you can eat. I gave in to gluttony and the itis set in. Looking forward to visiting again.

Horrible service, mediocre food, bad table placement... The place is clean, besides the servers running around with mounds of dirty plates not watching where they're going. They grab plates off your table with full hands and hover other people's dirty, half eaten food in front of your face. They flick rags around and it feels like you are playing dodge ball trying not to get hit. Simply careless, haste, and rude. The food is nothing short of mediocre. Each serving is half old and half fresh food, as they dump and mix the old food in with the fresh. Fairly tasteless, low quality, and lukewarm. The fried food options (crab Rangoon, egg rolls, chicken) were the only edible items I tried. The table placement is horrible. You have to go in between 4 tops to get back to the buffet line. You're constantly having to squeeze by people. There is just no clear path between any given table and the food. Half the plates were dirty. Each time I had to look at 4/5 different plates before I found one that didn't have food/stains left over on it. Lastly, the service is really bad. Worst Chinese buffet service I've had. They are rude. They stare and mug. They rush you out. They hover. They are careless with dirty dishes and cleaning supplies. I will never return. I'd rather have a roller dog from 7/11. read more

I finally got to try the new buffet that took over the Old Red Lobster building and I was not disappointed there was a lot of choices and the food was fresh and hot I did enjoy most of everything that I sampled the price is reasonable and the service was great I'll definitely be back again... read more

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Amazing choice of food. Some of the food wasn't hot. We went during the week at noon and found that they were very busy. Our server tried her best to keep up, however only two servers for a at least 20 tables . We would suggest a bigger selection of sushi and that they would have signs stating what type of sushi is put out. read more

Absolutely amazing experience! The restaurant was Clean. Staff was Friendly and Respectful. Most importantly the food was absolutely wonderful. read more

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Very yummy food. Great experience! Service was top notch. I would definitely recommend Mikata Buffett.