Wife & I had dinner at Minado Buffet this evening. A huge selection of foods including Mongolian grill, sushi, fruits, and desserts was available. The hot & sour soup, one of my favorites was both HOT and SOUR. Other soups available were a Thai soup (seafood), egg drop, and miso. Among several shrimp dishes on the buffet was a very tasty coconut shrimp...also scallops, mussels, clams, crispy chicken wings, sweet & sour chicken, chicken skewers, Japanese chicken, sauteed mushrooms in an Asian sauce, Mongolian beef, beef & broccoli, a Cajun seafood dish with crawfish & crqb legs, stir fried green beans...along with the usual fried rice, steamed rice, yakisoba style noodles, rice noodles, and gyoza (pot stickers). I've probably forgotten a few... Everything was hot, fresh, and very good. We will definitely go back again. $21 per adult. read more

Lots of Asian food, seafood and deserts to choose from. Great taste for a buffet. I left extra full. read more

Minado Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Yakima, Washington

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I'm surprised about the positive reviews minado received. People who have never had the experience of good Chinese food, just don't know better. Lots of poorly prepared items to choose from. Foods that should be served hot, served cold. Some of the sushi was soggy. Servers could use lessons in customer service. Not rude but not welcoming. Not worth 26$, pay in advance. read more

In the photo there is a long a*s hair in my ice cream that is served at this establishment. It was very sickening and disgusting, lost my appetite after that. I just can't imagine how much more hair could be in the sweet treats and their food. #someonecallfoodinspection read more

Nasty cold food Workers were rude Sketchy area Won't be back Try Fuji or the other buffets read more

Lots of food choices. Decently cooked food. Reasonable priced @ only $20.99. We did not find any fault with it. In fact, we thought it was better than most buffets. read more

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Best food in town great pice and even better staff if you want good food at a low price and great service go to Minato buffet.

The staff are always friendly food is always fresh and stocked. I love the coconut shrimp, the long rice noodles. They are really good at checking on you for refills. read more

We visited for lunch today. $17.99 each. The restraunt was very clean and the staff were friendly. Unfortunately they seem to be skimping on the seafood. Empty trays with drying sauce were the only sign of shrimp. We were there for approximately an hour and no other seafood was presented. (There was a pan of small clams when we arrived. They were room temperature. A health inspector should probably give this place a visit.) We gave Minado a try specifically for their seafood reputation. Perhaps things were better in the past, but the food here was often room temperature and they have apparently moved away from seafood. Perhaps the dinner menu has a better selection. I will never know because I will not be back. We will stick with the other buffets in town. At least they keep the trays full, and not just the cheaper items. The polite staff gained them a star, not the food. One exception: The garlic mushrooms with jalapeños were fresh and one of the tastiest things I have eaten in quite some time. They nailed the seasoning with that dish! read more

Clean Brite atmosphere great food friendly staff +Mongolian grill yelp says add more but?you just have to go yourself

Food is very good especially for a buffet. There is a great variety of options and the food has always been fresh compared to other buffets.

Lots of seafood, sushi (rolls in) and desserts. Typical Asian buffet. Lots of seating, with room for larger groups.

after watching a kid sneeze below the safety guard i knew i was done. also watched a wipe down lady put food back in food tray. just not impressed with anything and will not return not tryin to be mean but....... read more

Over priced and they are pushy to make you leave after you eat one place of food I wouldn't come here again first and last time

I have been here a couple of times and it hits the spot for a great lunch and dinner. They have all of my favorite things, the wait staff are friendly and are happy to serve us. read more

Food was horrible, cold a lot of options were empty so we asked if they're would be more food coming out and I was responded back with a flat NO that I should of came earlier Waitress are rude not a friendly environment Outside the restaurant is a bunch of crack heads so watch out $147 down the drain don't recommend read more

Recently dine at Minado Buffet in Yakima, and it was an exceptional experience! The moment I walked in, I was surprised by the big buffet area and dinning space. The variety of food available was nothing short of amazing. From the freshest sushi to a delightful array of hot dishes such as having different options of seafood, variety of soups, create your own noodle bar, dim sum, different type of hot cooked noodles, fried rice, lots of protein options, fruit, and lots of dessert including a chocolate fountain. I was honestly surprise to see such a great buffet in Yakima. We went during Memorial Day weekend, so was dinner prices all day of $19.99 per adult which I thought was a great deal for all the food options we got. All the food was delicious, and staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring that our dining experience was great. Five stars overall, will come again when I am in Yakima. read more

Minado Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Yakima, Washington

minado is a very average chinese buffet with a lot of options for hot food, cold food, soups, and desserts. as soon as we walked in, we were greeted by a friendly server who showed us to our table. they immediately brought out water for us, and gave us teapots for hot tea as well. we were in a party of 13-14 and they wasted no time in getting our table ready. the restaurant was clean and servers were friendly and helpful. our waiter came to check in on us every 15-20 minutes which was cute. i also noticed that they were very quick to sanitize and clean tables once other guests left. from the sushi options, i heard from a family member that minado used to have a lot more variety. this time that we went, all the sushi options seemed like different variations of imitation crab, cucumber, and avocado. i didn't really see any other kinds of raw fish which was a bit of a let down. it seemed like they released more options as we were eating though, as there were also some cute hand rolls they brought out near the end of our meal. the noodles here are actually really good... like i usually don't get carbs at these kinds of buffets (gotta get my money worth!!!) but i went back for seconds LOL better than panda express noodles! there was a good variety of other hot foods like shrimp, clams, vegetables, and more. read more

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I love china food BUTTT I HAVE SOO DAM BAD LUCK EVERY TIME I come to eat to this places I Allways have to see something that makes me sick One of the waitresses was picking here nose And getting drinks and moving the food notttt good dam it WILL NEVER COM BACK read more

Minado Buffet - Picking her nose And serving - Buffets Near Me - Yakima, Washington

This buffet is a good deal. You get to try a lot of different things and eat as much as you want. I tried several sushi rolls here that were surprisingly good. I say surprisingly good, because I repeatedly keep trying sushi, but I'm not really a fan of sushi.they had some that seemed like they were maybe battered and deep fried or something. My only complaint about those was that nothing was labeled, so I have no idea what I ate. read more

Not surprising, but the buffet gets skimpy even though it's over an hour before closing. Besides this, it's a pretty good buffet if you're looking for okay AYCE comforts. Just don't come before closing. read more

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Best food in the entire Yakima vallley. We eat here all the time. They even have a great desert bar. I definitely would give it a 5 star rating. read more

Our family loves this place when Covid hit and people vandalized it we were worried but they eventually opened up great service huge selection and the staff have all been nice. Plenty of space throughout and it seems they will keep kids in same areas which makes it nice when you go without little ones read more

A huge selection. I have to eat a gluten free diet & I found plenty of things to eat. Great prices. I'll definitely be back.

The food quality is good, but not great. But for 11.99, it's an exceptional value. The normal Chinese fare was okay, Panda Express-level. Just standard. The sushi, however, was surprisingly great. They even offer unagi at the 11.99 price. It's clear they have invested in this with multiple dedicated sushi chefs. The restaurant is clean. Decor is modern. Service is solid. Overall, outstanding value. read more

Minado Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Yakima, Washington

I love this place. The food is excellent!!!!I've taken several of my friends there to introduce them to it and they have all given it rave reviews. You have to try it. read more

We stopped in after church, it was noon. The wait was very short. The fish tank was cool. The food was a good variety but most of it was only luke warm not hot and fresh. Our waiter was responsive and friendly. We were disappointed by the price, one child and 2 adults was $64 for the buffet. read more

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5pm dinner I had thought would be a good time for fresh hot food. I was disappointed. Much of the items I sampled were either Luke warm or actually cold. The exception being the fried foods The shrimp /crawfish boil had obviously sat out awhile. Meat was mushy the corn was totally wilted I was afraid to try the sushi rolls. The whole time I was here I never noticed anything added and what was there looked disappointing and on a side note much of it seemed to be the same. Not much variety. The salad/dessert run seemed ok. Fruit was good as was the pudding and jello I'll not be back. read more

I went here for lunch on my way through Yakima for work. It's probably the only asian buffet around so I decided to try it out. The selection is ok with typical hot asian food like fried rice, chicken, fish, dim sum and soups. There's also the typical American section for like fries, mashed potatoes and sausage etc. There isn't higher end items for example prime rib, duck, salmon and ribs. That's to be expected for a 11.99 lunch buffet though. There's also sushi. The sushi when I went (weekday lunch) was ok quality (1 step above grocery store), but pretty lacking in selection at least compared to other places I've been. It was mostly california rolls and mackeral. Barely even salmon. If you're in the area it's fine. Expect similar quality to places on the west side of the pass at the same price, but a smaller selection. read more

My husband and I came here with low expectations, and we were blown away by the selection of items available. I'd been on Yelp and seen the picture takeout menu, and thought that would be a comprehensive guide to the buffet. There's much more! Four soups, four steam trays of dim sum, and probably about 30 hot items to choose from, plus sushi, fruit, salad and desserts. COVID precautions taken include readily available and encouraged hand sanitizer, and plastic gloves provided. read more

Was a bit wary about a buffet but the food was great and there was a ton of choices. Bring your appetite

I ordered their sushi box. S1 Ninja Roll, 6 cucumber avocado roll, 9 Eel Nigri and 12 shrimp tempura. Everything was so tasty and the box is very filling. I ate it for lunch and dinner. I didn't get a chance to take a picture. read more

Minado Buffet - Menu posted outside call and they bring the food out to you! So simple,safe and fast! Everything I had was fresh and tasty! - Buffets Near Me - Yakima, Washington

I do really love this restaurant. I'm a sucker for buffets. And because they're new, of course I'm going to get delivery during the pandemic because supporting small businesses is crucial!! HOWEVER... they use GrubHub as their delivery service and my order showed up TWO WEEKS LATE. I will never get delivery from here ever again, carry out it is!!! Also screw you GrubHub read more

Zero stars! Without words worst food on planet earth! Had literally 2 bites of food instantly felt sick. Was in restaurant approximately 5 minutes spoke with management about our concerns, all the manager could say is you owe me $30.56 for your food of which I stated again it tasted old , cold not even qualified to be put in a bag and called dog food! After I picked up my chin being dumbfounded that I was forced to pay for 2 bites. The manager then proceeded to call 911 to state she was having an argument with a customer! From what I know 911 is reserved for actual emergencies not poor food and customer service! Be aware of businesses trying to make it in this economy and PLEASE support those who actually care and provide proper food handling procedures and customer service this restaurant is NOT one! The restaurant was cluttered and bathrooms dirty. The picture below is the manager putting my $30.56 in the till, I guess that was more important the customer service and reviews of the truth read more

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Would give negative reviews if possible made me throw up and go to hospital offered zero refund and no health insurance phone number so I had to pay the hospital out of my pocket dont ever go there. read more

A nice, clean affordable Asian Buffet joint. 3 1/2 stars is probably about right, but 4 would be too high so I went with 3. On the positive side, you've got a nice clean environment and friendly attentive staff. The price Point is fair too, especially at lunch prices. The sushi is decent and the Mongolian Grill is solid too. There is a nice desert bar for the kids as well, with the chocolate fountain being a highlight for them. On the other hand, most of the other dishes under warmers are just ok, not great, but not bad either. If you go in with the right expectations, I think you'll leave this place as a happy customer. read more

Their food is normally very good list time I was there most of the dishes I had was lacking the same flavor as in the past.

It's so great to have a decent Asian buffet back in the Valley. Since Royal Buffet closed and World Bistro is a complete disaster, Minado Buffet is marvelous, and so worth the money! At least, it's worth going for lunch. So far, I've gone for lunch here twice. The first time was with my mom, and we were pleasantly surprised. The staff are so friendly, especially the main host. He's hilarious, and so sweet. The workers are on the ball, making sure to come by and take away our dirty dishes, and always asking if we need a drink refill. The customer service alone earns five stars. The second time I came here was with both my parents for lunch, and we were greeted with the same friendliness and flamboyance of the host. Never disappointing. I've decided to give Minado Buffet four stars instead of five, mostly because some of the food is quite disappointing. I realize that this is a buffet, and not a fancy Chinese restaurant, but some of the food has been better at other buffets. First of all, the General Tso's Chicken. I was highly disappointed when I tried it. The flavor is merely okay, and it's missing the spice that we all love. It's more on the bland side. Second, the Miso Soup. It's so weak, that my mom and I gagged and pushed our bowls aside. We're Japanese, and have much experience with miso soup, and this was appalling. Third, their Orange Chicken. I'm sorry to say this, but Panda Express has better orange chicken. It was rather on the bland side, and quite boring. Lastly, the broccoli in the chicken or beef broccoli entree. The broccoli was so wilted, that some of the florets were black in some spots. Some of the broccoli was okay, because sometimes I like it on the softer side, but most of it was seriously wilted. Very unappetizing. These are only a few setbacks, as every restaurant, especially a buffet, has every once in a while. They're not bad enough to keep me from coming back, as my parents and I are already planning another trip for lunch. There are several things I can suggest that are wonderful here. The sushi is awesome, and there's such an array of it! The Lo Mein is very good, the Hot and Sour Soup is excellent, and the steamed bao and other dumplings are lovely. I could go on and on, but then this post would unnecessarily long, as it is already. All in all, Minado Buffet is totally worth coming to. Maybe not for dinner, as $17.99 is quite expensive for a buffet, but $11.99 for lunch isn't bad. If you want nothing but authentic Chinese cuisine, this isn't the place for you. But, if you have the ability to understand that an Asian buffet isn't the same as authentic and can look past the "buffet quality", then I highly recommend this place! read more

I love this buffet, hard to argue with the great quality food and the great price point that they have! They had a great variety of dishes, including seafood (my GF loved the clams), a habachi grill, and sushi, and of course soft serve ice cream to finish off! read more

Love their fried California roll ! Service is friendly and fast. We've been ordering take out. read more

Minado Buffet - Fried California roll, Ninja Roll, fried rice, and Cream Cheese Wonton. Delicious! - Buffets Near Me - Yakima, Washington