A better experience than last year. Our first time last We…read morestopped by before lunch and it was not appetizing, the food was still wrapped from the night before. But this yr we tried again for dinner, after our visit to a popular store we decided to try again here, and the experience was so much better with fresh food coming out all the time, the place was buzzing with people and good laughter and the food was yummy. We were very surprised with the staff singing someone a very cheerful happy birthday. Very Nice Thank you and we will see you next year again .

Service was horrible. Never asked if I wanted water and took away plates. Plastic silverware…read more Most of the food was picked over.

A first time discovering this bunch & okay I admit I got it in the fridge for later time however I…read moregot a sense I've done well. I opted for the Medley Biryani rice dish with chicken, lamb & shrimp (I got a little sense that they might've not checked my memory on spices levels but then again I chose medium so let's hope for the best plus was never into that raita yogurt thing for cooling down the palate) . I think it's one which might do seats for dining as well & if this an indicator my instincts says same thing for eating in & ambulance levels.

Consistently delicious flavors! Love the vegetarian options! The lemon rice and the vinaigrette for…read moretheir salad are delicious! They have gluten free naan!

I cannot emphasize enough how disgusting this place is. Save your money and your stomach…read more First, it is wildly overpriced for what you get. You are paying a premium to eat in conditions that are absolutely filthy. The serving area was a disaster, food spilled everywhere, and a general feeling of grime. It felt like eating out of a pig trough. And the food? It is pure upchuck. where's the ketchup - Lukewarm, old, and unappetizing. Nothing looked fresh, and the quality was so bad it was genuinely nauseating. The whole experience, from the chaos of the busy crowd to the complete lack of cleanliness, made me regret walking in the door. Would you recommend it? Absolutely not. Do yourself a favor and eat anywhere else. Hope the health dept shows up.

My parents and I haven't been to this location in quite some time and wanted to change up our…read moredinner options, so we went here. The servers were attentive and super kind, always checking in on us and I even noticed how other servers were making conversation with customers, making them welcome. The food I got was good, however not everything was a bit as some items like my chicken and steak weren't fully cooked in spots, and did not have much in terms of flavor. However, considering a buffet constantly makes food in bulk for everyone, it would be foolish to expect everything to be perfect. For a big group or family, this is perfect but if I think with how small my family is, we would probably just go to another restaurant. Prices are fair so I would recommend you try it out if you are looking for buffet style in the area!

Nippon Grill and Seafood Buffet is one of the few buffets that still feels alive. The dining room…read morestays full, the trays move quickly, and the food comes out hot instead of drifting into that tired, lukewarm zone that ruins most buffets. The space itself is well kept and clean, which matters more than people admit. A buffet lives or dies on maintenance, and Nippon shows real discipline in how it's run. It is not perfect, but it gives you real value for the price, and that alone sets it apart in a landscape where many buffets have declined or disappeared. The strength of Nippon is its seafood. They offer baby clams, crayfish, mussels, fish dishes, and soups that are light enough to enjoy without burning out early. These dishes give the buffet a sense of generosity that many places have lost. The sushi is what you expect from a buffet, not a handcrafted experience, but it is fresh enough and replaced often. The hibachi station adds another layer of variety, and the constant movement of the crowd keeps the food cycling at a steady pace. The imperfections are predictable. Some dishes are filler. The room can get chaotic at peak times. A tray might sit empty for a moment before the next batch arrives. None of this is surprising, and none of it ruins the experience. It is simply the nature of a busy buffet that is trying to keep up with demand. There is one piece of advice that makes the difference between a short meal and a long, satisfying one. The worst way to approach a buffet is to load your first plate with dense, heavy foods. You fill up fast and the meal ends before it begins. Nippon rewards a smarter approach. Start with the low volume seafood. Begin with clams, fish, salads, soups, and crayfish. These dishes let you warm up without tapping out early. You can enjoy more of the spread and actually experience the variety that makes the place worth visiting. The truth is simple. Nippon is not trying to be refined. It is a big, lively, well maintained seafood buffet that gives you heat, turnover, and enough range to make the price feel fair. If you approach it with a little strategy, you can feast for a long time and walk out satisfied. I actually love this place.

I was craving some Asian cuisine so my partner and I visited Nippon Grill and Seafood Buffet this…read moreafternoon. Upon entering we were greeted and seated by the hostess. The restaurant was fairly already busy for Saturday afternoon and the food was made fresh by the time I arrived. This is a great place for families and couples. The price for buffet attendees isn't bad especially if you come during the weekend. They also have really cute gifts/jewelry that you can buy at their counter as well. I ended up buying two watches from them.

Food is amazing! Buffet is only $19.99. You can also do the buffet by the pound $10.75. You can't…read morebeat the prices. We came for my granddaughter's 13th Birthday. My sister had been here before and knowing that we love a more intimate setting, this was perfect. There were 12 of us. We each did the buffet. They serve beer by the bottle and wine by the glass. Juice is very reasonable. A regular is $3 and the large $6 (giant cup). I had Mango, sis had cashew, brother had guava. All were delicious! Check out my pictures for the food selection on the buffet. The pork was moist and juicy, the yellow rice with beans was favorite by everyone! There was fresh fruit cut up and even rice pudding. I'm very pleased. The meat was actually seasoned. They have the specialty meats that you can get also for an additional price. My granddaughter was THRILLED! Good food, good atmosphere, friendly staff. I'll definitely be back. (Plus its super close to my parents house...I can grab food, no waiting, and bring it over! Win-win!)

Went for lunch with my coworker and absolutely love the flavors, the freshness, and the fullness of…read morethe food! Delicious. You get to make your own plates and then you weigh to pay. The staff is very friendly and welcoming in a nice open spot. I was over full with food still left over. This is a go to, so go get it.

My girlfriend and I went here on a late Saturday afternoon. She had heard of it before but we had…read morenever eaten there before, so we gave it a shot. The food was excellent. My date had a salmon plate and I had the shellfish pasta plate. Crazy good. Our server was very courteous. We did have quite a wait on everything from our drinks to the meal, which was surprising as the place was empty. But the food presentation was excellent, so quality takes time? The decor is clean and simple, with a quiet ambiance. Overall a very positive experience and we'll gladly come back.

The food was good. The service was excellent. The ambience music was OK. Pricing was reasonable. We…read moreeat here once a month and I've never been disappointed. Have a great day.

I am so psyched I actually found a good Chinese restaurant in the Chicopee/Holyoke area. Beef with…read moreBroccoli was great. Broccoli and carrots fresh and crisp. Beef was delicious as was the sauce. Won Ton soup was excellent too. Great broth and won tons were tasty. Even the white rice was well cooked, fresh tasting and not stuck together as you're dishing it out. First Chinese restaurant I have tried in area I actually will be ordering from again. Highly recommended.

My local Chinese restaurant in Holyoke, with an unjustly low rating at the time of this review…read more This is a no-frills establishment that carries a large menu of standard-fare American Chinese food. However, the quality has been exceptionally good, especially in the last couple years since there appears to have been a change in management. The portions are generous, the meat and especially the vegetables aren't overcooked (a problem I've encountered at some other places), and the staff are friendly and professional. Is it greasy? Yes, though not nearly as much as some other places around here. Is it healthy? Probably not, unless you get one of the steamed vegetable dinners in the "healthy section". Personally I don't get Chinese food for my health; my personal favorite order is the dinner combo plate with chicken and broccoli and fried rice. Comes with an egg roll and tastes perfect every time. The timeless General Tso's chicken is also a treat. I've been here enough that a year or two ago they even gave me a free tote bag, which is among my most cherished thing-holders today. If you live in Holyoke, forget the middling rating and give this place a try. It's a great place to have in the neighborhood.

Such an odd meal. We're new to the area and were looking for whole boiled lobster for my son's…read morebirthday and this place came up. Supposedly it's seafood with Cajun flair? He was pretty excited. We went on a Monday and there were only a few other people there. Major first issue, they no longer serve the boiled lobster that is front and center on their menu... only the lobster TALES for $41!! The menus are paper and could easily be marked to show they don't sell it... or at the very least the server could MENTION that it's not available when she brings the menus. I asked twice if the $41 was the price for JUST the lobster and she said that it was, so we ordered additional sides. The menu was unusual... SOME spicy seafood items mixed in with stuff you'd only ever see on a menu in an Asian Restaurant. Fried dumplings, crab rangoon... and the $14 "Cajun Spicy Rice w/Shrimp" was literally a bowl of Asian fried rice with shrimp, not the least bit spicy OR Cajun. The woman that seated and served us was absolutely FLAT in her demeanor. Everyone is human and people have bad days, but she didn't smile a single time. I told her we were celebrating his birthday and she didn't even NOD in acknowledgment, just stood silently waiting for us to order... it was awkward. We felt like we were putting her out, like she had somewhere else to be and couldn't be bothered. They cover the table with a piece of brown paper, but the areas it doesn't reach were sticky like old kitchen grease. They bring the absolutely cheapest plastic utensils, the forks were so flimsy that we had trouble getting the meat out of the shell with them and finally had to ask if they had any metal ones. (They did, which begs the question, why don't they bring them to start?) They don't bring a nut cracker or a pick either, or even a table knife. It was a pretty messy meal. The lobster tails INCLUDED corn on the cob and potatoes, so we ended up with enough food for an entire second meal. In terms of the meal itself, it was pretty good. The Cajun fries were great, the onion rings too. I had some of the best fried whole clams and scallops of my life. The fried dumplings were also spectacular, though they don't offer dumpling sauce, only packets of soy sauce. The Cajun Rice was meh... it was disappointing for $14 and really hard to eat with the tiny plastic fork. The bill came to $104 before tip. Crazy that those prices don't justify real tableware. We'll definitely try it at least once more (maybe as takeout)... hopefully there will be a new server or she'll be in a better mood.

Such an odd meal. We're new to the area and were looking for whole boiled lobster for my son's…read morebirthday and this place came up. Supposedly it's seafood with Cajun flair? He was pretty excited. We went on a Monday and there were only a few other people there. Major first issue, they no longer serve the boiled lobster that is front and center on their menu... only the lobster TALES for $41!! The menus are paper and could easily be marked to show they don't sell it... or at the very least the server could MENTION that it's not available when she brings the menus. I asked twice if the $41 was the price for JUST the lobster and she said that it was, so we ordered additional sides. The menu was unusual... SOME spicy seafood items mixed in with stuff you'd only ever see on a menu in an Asian Restaurant. Fried dumplings, crab rangoon... and the $14 "Cajun Spicy Rice w/Shrimp" was literally a bowl of Asian fried rice with shrimp, not the least bit spicy OR Cajun. The woman that seated and served us was absolutely FLAT in her demeanor. Everyone is human and people have bad days, but she didn't smile a single time. I told her we were celebrating his birthday and she didn't even NOD in acknowledgment, just stood silently waiting for us to order... it was awkward. We felt like we were putting her out, like she had somewhere else to be and couldn't be bothered. They cover the table with a piece of brown paper, but the areas it doesn't reach were sticky like old kitchen grease. They bring the absolutely cheapest plastic utensils, the forks were so flimsy that we had trouble getting the meat out of the shell with them and finally had to ask if they had any metal ones. (They did, which begs the question, why don't they bring them to start?) They don't bring a nut cracker or a pick either, or even a table knife. It was a pretty messy meal. The lobster tails INCLUDED corn on the cob and potatoes, so we ended up with enough food for an entire second meal. In terms of the meal itself, it was pretty good. The Cajun fries were great, the onion rings too. I had some of the best fried whole clams and scallops of my life. The fried dumplings were also spectacular, though they don't offer dumpling sauce, only packets of soy sauce. The Cajun Rice was meh... it was disappointing for $14 and really hard to eat with the tiny plastic fork. The bill came to $104 before tip. Crazy that that those prices don't just real tableware. We'll definitely try it at least once more (maybe as takeout)... hopefully there will be a new server or she'll be in a better mood.

We stopped by after a hard workout at Central Rock gym over at Hadley. I'm quite impressed! The…read morekani salad is probably one of the best and visually appealing sides I've tried. The hot and spicy ramen was true to its name and definitely burned as it went down my throat, both temperature and spice. I also had the Shrimp killer roll, which was fine, not the star. I think the ramen was definitely the best, and the kani salad not too far under. My fiancé also got the boston roll, which he enjoyed but couldn't finish because the ramen was super filling. Our server was super great and very attentive. We would definitely come back!

sushi was delicious- salmon seemed to be of good quality- three rolls was definitely a bit much,…read morewould get 2 next time! ramen bowl was good too. for appetizers, we got the shrimp shumai which was perfectly soft inside and crispy on the outside. kani salad was big portion and great taste!! service was to the point- it seemed to be a slower point of the day when we went and there was one waitress serving all of the tables; however, she came around just enough to leave us with an appropriate amount of space and attentiveness. & on top of that, we had a nice seat close to the front entrance and separate from the larger portion fo the restaurant and bar area, allowing us some privacy and a quieter scene to enjoy our lunch together.

I was in the mood for hot egg drop soup on this rainy day. Chinese restaurants in the area aren't…read moreopen on Mondays so this was the only option. Ordered the soup, with fried rice, bbq ribs, chicken fingers. Soup was lukewarm had to reheat it. I'm I've 5 mins away so it is not like I had to travel. The soup had an odd aftertaste. Corn starch maybe not sure. Chicken fingers were soggy, no crunch at all 'ribs' a term I use loosely were dried out bits an pieces. No stickiness, or flavor to them. I am not a picky eater and I rarely complain. Do better! With rising prices, added convenience fees, people like me who do an occasional 'treat myself day' will be a lot more picky where we spend our money. Sorry But this is not worth the money.

we have gone to this restaurant for 5 years. it was delicious . This is the first time we've been…read morevery unhappy. They didn't have any of our usual menu, sweet & sour chick without the sweet & sour sauce. Chicken & cashews had a couple of cashews & peanuts added. the food was stone cold. They fried Peking ravioli, not boiled, chicken was over cooked or just from another day. iAnd no pineapple. Must be under new management & staff. We will not be going back !