If you're wanting to leave with a full belly to the point you need to unbutton your pants, this is the perf spot. I went for the lunch buffet for $13.99 and feel like the BR location def has more options than the NOLA location (I haven't been to that spot in over a year though). There are some seafood options during lunch (salt and pepper crab, salmon, assortment of fish, and mussels) but if you want a wider variety, dinner is the way to go. I didn't try the sushi because the majority of them were always wiped out but the chefs in the back were doing their best to replenish whenever they could. Nothing to extraordinary with the sushi, I feel like you could get most of em at the grocery store. My favs at lunch were hands down the salmon and the baked mussels w cheese on top. The salmon was SEASONED SO WELL and I just kept going back for more. The mussels and cheese was def a hit too bc I could see the chefs restock every so often. There's unlimited boba (not included in the buffet) and I had the mango, which tasted watered down to me. The ice cream was amazing, got a mix of the taro and mango. The cakes were extremely dry and the mousse was the only thing saving it from totally crumbling in my mouth. For the most part, the food was piping hot, but there were a few options that were cold when I ate them, hence the 4 stars. The staff were incredibly sweet and would clean tables immediately after someone would leave. read more

Ombu Buffet - Inside - American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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This is my 3rd time trying Ombu & I wish I took more pictures lol! I'll go back & update this review. It's truly a nice family friendly restaurant, pretty floral & serene decor. The staff is friendly by helping us to find seating & getting our drink orders promptly. It's a buffet so we explored the options & it was very clean & neatly arranged. The have staff by the food if you need assistance with anything food related like ordering ramen, which I done separately. We ordered togo & mix it with sushi for about $20 that's enough for us to enjoy. If you want your moneys worth.. I recommend dining in! read more

Ombu Buffet - Buffet To-Go - American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

It was an alright experience. The look on the outside of the place is not as new as it looks but it's still cute. They have claw machines in the first room. The workers don't speak a whole lot of English and kinda just watch you eat the whole time. The food could use some seasoning and the sushi felt like it was there for a minute because the rice was dry. The vibe of the place is alright but I won't be back. read more

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My husband and I have visited Ombu twice so far. On our first visit, we arrived around 7pm for dinner and it was PACKED. Im pretty sure we ended up, at what felt like, the least desirable table. This table was situated right next to a room with a dirty mop bucket that we could smell throughout our entire meal. For our second visit, we arrived for an earlier dinner at 5pm. The restaurant was pretty empty, and we were comfortably seated in a far more appealing area. While I can appreciate the extensive selection and variety Ombu offered, as well as the clean interior and friendly staff, I found most of the food itself disappointing. Although a few dishes were okay, many items that should have been served hot were cold, giving the impression they had been left out too long and some of the food items, especially the deserts, tasted as if they were of low quality. I ended up feeling overly full for hours and somewhat uneasy, as if I had taken a gamble with getting sick. I know that many people love Ombu, but unfortunately, it just wasn't for us. read more

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Hi okay. So I went in HOPING to find a new buffet that I could fall in love with. I heard a lot of great things. I DID NOT love anything about this place. The variety of food was incredible but everything I tasted lacked a real flavor. Everything tasted the same. Nothing jumped out as amazing. The atmosphere was uncomfortable and very off putting. The waiters who kept coming by were great. Very nice and helpful but the man at the front TOMMY was rude and unwelcoming. My sister and I were so bamboozled by his attitude. I WILL NOT be back. The entire experience was lackluster and left a sour taste in my mouth. read more

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The service itself was great but the food was cold and they were not putting out any fresh food the entire time I was there ... they only replaced what was gone. It was very clean and the environment was lovely I wish the food was hot. read more

Ombu Buffet - American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I went so yall can ask any questions yall have about Ombu in Baton Rouge! Def a 9.5/10. I'm only knocking them bc they didn't have any boiled seafood options for lunch, but honestly at $13.99, I didn't expect them to have the same menu as their dinner options. They do include a 10% service fee for gratuity but drinks are only $1.99, which I thought was extremely fair. Tbh, the waitors deserved way more than 10%. The servers were really attentive & helpful. They have a Ramen section that you can order from your table and have brought out to you, if you're into Ramen. (I'm not a fan, so I didn't try any). They have Pepsi products, so if you're a Coke/Sprite girlie, just prepare yourself. Everything on my plate was exceptional, minus the braised pork belly (too fatty but I think that's what braised pork belly is supposed to taste like), the desserts, and the fruit. I can't eat ice cream right now but that might be the best route for a sweet finish, along with the fried dough. It was extremely clean by the bar/food areas and the owners were there quietly walking around ensuring everything was up to their seemingly high standards. My favorites were the steamed Pompano fish, garlic butter shrimp, the steak!!!, salt and pepper blue crabs, and salt and pepper shrimp. The salmon was really good as well as the shrimp fried rice. I couldn't really try much of the sushi options but the piece I had was really fresh and well made. I'd definitely recommend going for dinner if you are looking for more of the boiled seafood and sashimi options. Also, please note some of the boiled seafood is served cold so keep that in mind!! I'd imagine for dinner the boiled crawfish and shrimp are served hot but I was told the snowcrabs are served chilled, on ice, along with some of the reg boiled shrimp. There is a sauce covered boiled seafood option for the shrimp and I believe the blue crabs are served hot on the bar as well. Overall, I'll definitely be back for dinner and I'll let yall know what the kids think about everything. Which reminds me, I didn't see a way to measure their height so I'm still curious about how they'll go about that part, since kids pricing depends on height and not age. Anyways, definitely check them out. #ombu #batonrouge #GreaterBatonRouge #foodie #goodfood read more

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FOOD COLD, EVERYTHING!! This place is very over-rated!!! Not very tasty. General Tso's chicken was hard and dry! Just down right NOT GOOD!

Service was great, had my drink refilled many times. Everything was clean and restocked pretty frequently. I am not sure the qualifications of when the boba machines are on or off but when I went they weren't in use. You pay before you sit down l and there is an automatic 10% service charge, which is both fine with me. My two sad faces are that the chairs (not the booths) are uncomfortable for a Louisiana wide hipped person and that they didn't have chocolate or vanilla soft serve. They proved different fruits and match options. read more

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Finally made it in to try this buffet. When you first come in you're kind of bombarded by all of the hyper attentive staff. You pay first, which was weird for me. Then it's open season the buffet is pretty diverse with a lot of sushi roll options. Casual ambiance and good for families. They get busy, so be prepared for a crowd during meal times. read more

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I don't like it. But there's a lot of food to choose from. Everything was clean and the staff was attentive. It's set up buffer style more of a seafood Asian style restaurant. I'm not big on any of that type of food. I did enjoy the lo mein and egg rolls. read more

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Wanted to try this place after seeing about it on someone's social media. Not disappointed at all. It was great. The ambience was amazing even on the outside. There are quite a few photo op spots to the side of the building extending towards the parking lot. Parking lot is extended to the back. The parking lot was packed by the time we came for lunch. The price is very reasonable. They do charge a 10% as service charge (not tip) for everyone and say Tips are not expected but accepted. And I have to say the service was great. Everytime we put a plate aside it was taken away under 30sec. Coming to the food, as you can see in the pics they have a large variety of items. Even kids would be very satisfied as they have so many kid friendly options too. I can say 90% of the items I tried tasted very good. Nothing tasted bad though. They were refilling the buffet line pretty fast too. And we can even see them preparing the food freshly in the back for some of the items. They also include ramen in the buffet price. For the dinner they include the milk tea, bobba and all. It is a great selection for the price point. Very satisfied. Will surely come back with kids again. The people were very curtious. read more

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Been there twice I thought it was good. Go to a lot of these buffet places sushi and seafood. Put it like this I can name more that I would not go back to below this one. I would make a return visit to this one I would give it on a scale 7.5 - 8 price over quality. Actually waiting for them to reopen. Went buy there last week and there doing work in the street entrance by the road. read more

This is my son's go to buffet! Great service! There's a huge variety to choose from! And the ambiance is very relaxing.

After hearing mostly positive things about this place, my wife and I decided to stop by on a Saturday night to check it out. Overall I was very satisfied by the variety and quality of food. My favorites were the steamed pompano, spicy garlic butter snow crab legs, and (I know this sounds crazy) the lemon cream cake. We enjoyed our meal but there were a couple things that bothered me. First, I thought that the price was a little steep. For my wife and I to eat it cost $72, which includes a drink and tip. I have no problem with a pre/included gratuity, but what I didn't like was that they didn't tell us this. They handed me the ticket to sign and I realized that the price was a little higher than expected, but then I remembered from previous reviews I had read about the pre-included gratuity. That said, I think a lot of customers probably don't realize this and add an additional gratuity. I think the people working the registers should make it more known the gratuity is already included, and then if you want to add more, fine. read more

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Good variety of food choices. A great place if you want to try a variety of sushi rolls. Very clean restaurant and wait staff very attentive. read more

I came here with a group of friends and we were all blown away. The variety is amazing and they've got everything from hot pot and Chinese food to sushi, snow crab, crawfish, fried rice, ramen, and more. The service was quick, wait staff was very attentive read more

Wow !! Okay, I paid $30+ (tip is included but you can also opt to leave extra tip) but hold on. I went in the evening on a weekday. This buffet is insanity, high quality sushi and sashimi, steak (delicious), oysters, scallops, sesame balls with red bean , boba tea with your meal, fruit (longan ) dessert (I was too full) every type of food you could want from a Chinese to-go place, egg rolls, cheese wonton etc. You can't eat it all, this place wore me down. Cute atmosphere. You're not ready, prepare yourself read more

Seevice was great. Place was extremely clean. Food was terrible. The meat in the Kung Pao Chicken could not have been chicken. The texture was so strange. The 'steak' was some unfamiliar cut of beef. The General Tsos was dried out. The first potato I ate from the boiled shrimp was good, and since nothing else had been, I went back for a second one. It was undercooked. Everything I tried was tasteless or low low quality.i get that it's a buffet and everything can't be high quality, but i had to rush home to brush the taste out of my mouth. read more

The service was great.. The food was not all that. Don't waste your money. The food tasted bland, there were only 2 dishes I liked. I wised I had just went and bought boiled seafood. The atmosphere was very pleasant. All the food was cold. One dish all you tasted was pepper. I was very Disappointed, food was not savory at all. Run from here don't waste your money. 1st and last time going here. read more

Ombu Buffet - A little bit of everything. I was very Disappointed. Not savory at all. - American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I have enjoyed the food here every week since the opened. This week they lowered the price? Expecting a bargain I was very disappointed to experience old, stale, and rancid food. The boil crawfish had many dead and decomposing added to the boil. Crab legs were very overcooked making the meat difficult to remove from the shell. Several in our party were sicken following eating here. I hope this restaurant can recover but for now they need help read more

Skip the lunch buffet go to the dinner buffet instead. The lunch buffet is not worth it but the dinner buffet is great! Especially if you're a seafood lover. read more

Ombu Buffet - American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

We arrived early for lunch and were greeted as if we were special guests. The trays were full and attractive. We started to serve a small serving of each but soon realized there were too many choices to try everything. There was even a large array of sushi. The dessert selection was large. The four of us sampled many dishes, and we all loved every bite we took. Service was attentive. The restaurant is attractive. Can't wait to go back. read more

J gave 4 stars, not for the food,the food was t stars buy ill get to that,the place is clean and neat,however,it is way to btight in there. It literally makes me think of going into surgery it is literally that Brite. We got food to go,and frankly there's no way j could in in there with those lights. So,having said that the food was good,very clean,not heavy very flavorful. We stck to the basics,didn't try the sushi even though most of it looked goid. Now,I never eat oysters or anything like that from any buffet so I can't speak on that The fried rice,general tsos, the butter shrimp,etc was very tasty,and we'll go back but with sunglasses on! read more

For what it is, Ombu is just fine and provides the customer all you want. This is a buffet --actually, a buffet for lunch and a separate buffet for dinner----the lunch buffet is approximately $13 but done not include a beverage and you also pay a 10% service fee or tip----there is quite a few Asian type options available for the lunch buffet but little seafood and not a great variety of sushi---but still quite a bit and when you think about $15 for lunch this is not a bad price in January, 2025. The dinner price--or the weekend price is $30 plus the 10% service charge---OMBU provides more seafood options and more sushi (sashimi) options than at lunch plus the $30 includes a beverage. Additionally for those who like the drink, you can also get bobo drinks---in others more money/higher price but more selection. Again, in this day and age, a person charge of $33-$35 is not an excessive dinner amount, although you certainly can find dinner for much less than that amount. OMBU is housed in the former Nagoya location on Sherwood Forest drive and has been extremely busy since it opened around Thanksgiving, 2024, so many people have tried this place and of the many who have tried it, there has been much repeat business. From other reviews on Yelp and or other social media, not everyone has liked the food and or price but my experience there is such that I recommend you to try it for yourself and decide---I have not been back but I do plan to return as there is something avaiable to like and fill me up--ramen, sushi, fish, basic dim sum, some traditional Chinese offerings such as fried rice, General tso chicken, salt and pepper shrimp, garlic something, salads, and desserts. Is the quality and presentation something you will get at a Michelin restaurant? No but how many are? Also, the time I went, while busy there was minimal wait, and the staff was attentive in removing our plates and refilling our beverages --and in addition to being attentive, they were polite---no issues by me. This place needs to make it as it is a niche offering which makes Baton Rouge more epicurean. read more

The service and the ambiance was definitely above average. And I didn't mind pre paying or the added 10% service fee. (Especially since it was explained in multiple areas that this was not a tip and no extra tips were expected or required) The restaurant was extremely clean and the employees very nice and friendly. The presentation of the food and the variety was outstanding. I couldn't get past the fact that everything I sampled was lukewarm. I am of the belief that hot food should be served and kept hot and cold food cold. Anything else is a recipe for a food borne illness. I recommend checking the temperature on the food lines for acceptable guidelines. This could have been a five star experience, but for that one area. I am willing to come back and try again another day. read more

As a person coming from California, I went with a positive attitude to this buffet most things were good but there was a lack of flavor in certain dishes I did enjoy the variety of options they had but my favorite part was the taro Ice Cream reminded me home read more

I guess this restaurant has been remodeled. It's really pretty bright lights. The buffet is outstanding since they're open. I've been here twice so come and see for yourself. You will love it. read more

The wife and I ate for lunch this week. The food is off the charts!!! There was food for a quarter mile! We were greeted with the biggest smile and was taken care of like royalty. The ambiance was bright and welcoming. Recommend a try for lunch or dinner. read more

The staff, scenery, and selection was nice but unfortunately for me, the food wasn't that good. I don't eat crab legs so I didn't try any, maybe that's the main attraction. read more

When they first opened, it was good but now everything taste really bad. The service is okay... when I asked if they were going to have oysters out and when but everyone just replied with "I dont know." Also..there were little flies like everywhere around...made me lose my appetite. Anyway waste of my money read more

Charged a year old as an adult and a 8 year old cause of height over priced for mid food waiter spit in my drink and called my cousin a

Food was not the best only ate the noodles it was the only good thing to eat. I had high expectations for this place based on people telling me that it was really good NEVER WILL I GO BACK...good customer service tho. Also it was 80$ for two people I can go to my local Piccadilly for much cheaper... expect better also the food made my stomach hurt and was on the toilet because some of the food tased not the best.. will not return or recommend‼‼‼ read more

I went to Ombu last weekend with my family during dinnertime. The people working in the front and in the bars were so sweet and helpful! Loads of mouth watering deserts, food, and boba! Definitely coming back soon for this again read more

Had dinner there and the food was excellent. I mainly had the traditional Chinese food and not much of seafood. They had a large selection of food to choose from. Everything I tried was good. They also have a large selection of deserts kept in a glass cooler. I tried the cheese cake and it was excellent, better than cheese care Bistro one. They also have different ice creams to choose from. The buffet area is large as is the seating area. If you like tea they also have 3 flavors of boba tea to choose from. The staff were very friendly and immediately saw to your needs. The price for dinner per person is just over 29.99 plus tax and an automatic 10% gratuity. For me the only negative was the cost that I felt was a little high. Can't blame them because some folks will eat like a pig! I noticed one guy go serve himself 5 times to fill his plate with oysters on the half shell each time. I do plan to go back!!! read more

Ombu Buffet - American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I wasn't impressed food was either cold or hard, plenty of food but just not what you were hoping for... Place was clean and service was good but if you know you know no flavor like they used the same sauce on everything... Just not my cup of tea!! read more

i have had some bad experiences at restaurants between gonzales and baton rouge, but none as HORRIBLE as this one. it starts as soon as you walk in, they make you pay upfront; which should have been a clue. they also charge you 10% gratuity so you don't have to leave a tip. i think we saw our waiter one time. they lie about the seafood. NOTHING on the buffet was hot. everything was nasty, and almost uneatable. it is only the third time in my life that i left an all you can eat buffet, as hungry as when i went in. i literally have eaten skunk that was far superior to this stuff. even the ice cream was nasty. i'm just sorry i had to give them one star. read more

Everything was very good. The place was very clean and the server were very nice and polite. They had a wide selection of food.

It was ok but snow crabs was not Cajun season I like it but my husband didn't because of everything had garlic butter on all seafood service was good read more

the place was very clean and looked appealing to the eye so I will give points there. However the food was very sub par and I tried just about everything they had to offer for the buffet. The sushi was very dry and the only things worth eating were the pork ribs, crabs, shrimp, and maybe a few other things in my opinion. The desserts were also HORRIBLE! the ice cream tasted nothing like any I've ever had before and the other desserts were also super deceiving with looks. My girlfriend and I ended up settling for a popsicle which was fine. service was also not bad here but overall a terrible experience and I hope to see improvements! read more