We visited Forest Buffet for the first time since it was renamed (and remodelled) for Eastern…read moreBuffet & were very impressed with the new layout (perhaps the same owners as Blossom Buffet on Sunset Blvd in West Columbia perchance, as the layout is eerily similar?). As for the quality & variety of food dishes available, whilst it is an improvement on Eastern Buffet's offerings, it falls way short of the excellent selection offered at the aforementioned Blossom Buffet. We will not return - we would rather take the 20 minute drive to Blossom!

This was the best Chinese buffet around. The selections were bountiful. They even had delicious…read morefrog legs, coconut shrimp, and oysters. I was quite impressed with their old school creamy jello desserts, just like my Grandma used to make. My favorite part was the made to order stir fry. I did shrimp, mushrooms, onions, bean sprouts and noodles. It came out amazingly delicious. The set up and decor was very nice. Last, but not least, our waitress was quick to pick up our empty plates. I'd definitely go again to enjoy more of the buffet that I didn't have the chance to partake of.

Good: - My waitress (Kinslee) was pleasant and very…read moreattentive. - I didn't quite enjoy the Sunday Mimosa (Guava) since I'm not a big fan of alcohol but the value is great regardless ($3). - The Spicy Salmon Crunch was actually fantastic. It has everything I'm looking for in a Poke Bowl. - The interior is clean and beautiful. I wouldn't say it's a traditional looking restaurant by any means but the artistic choices make it feel a little more upscale than it actually is. Bad: - The wait. When I first got into the restaurant the host was not at the front desk. So I sat down for about 10 minutes and waited. The host only appeared after a family of three walked in. Note: I'd love to give the place 5 stars but with how I calculate stars I can't because of the initial seating issue. I will re-review eventually to see if the host seating is a consistent issue.

The vibe here is very chic and sophisticated. It is located in a very well known and popular…read moreshopping center, nestled next to some trendy and bougie stores. My son and I were greeted by our server soon upon arriving to our table. We came to dinner around 8pm on a Monday night, so the dining room wasn't very busy. Our server was polite and took our order at our pace with no issues. We like to stagger our orders when we go out to eat. That way, we're enjoying every plate we share that comes out without a rush. We ordered the Salmon Carpaccio to start, but then their Yellowtail Jalapeño came out to our table instead. It was disappointing to see, but then our server came out shortly and apologized. She also made sure to make our appetizer "on the house" for our troubles. This is a gesture I appreciate coming from one service industry gal to another; very professional and hard to find these days. Once the Salmon Carpaccio came out, we were very pleased with it and loved the notes of lemon zest and oil on the salmon sashimi. Next, we were eager to try something new so we asked about the "pressed sushi," on the menu and went with the salmon avocado sushi stack. To be honest, it was okay. It was literally salmon, rice and avocado pressed together and cut into little rectangular pieces. I'll give it to our server though because did tell us that's exactly what it was. Then we ordered the pan fried gyoza dumplings and the Cambodian Roll. The dumplings were disappointing. The flavor was just okay and it felt overpriced. I just know I could get those same dumplings elsewhere for cheaper, or that I would have better luck buying frozen gyoza dumplings and making them myself at home. However, the Cambodian roll was absolutely delicious! Bravo to whoever invented it! All of those flavors, textures and temperatures came together beautifully. It was unique and very satisfying. Lastly, we finished with an ube cheesecake for dessert and it was a perfectly balanced ending to our meal.

A friend and I went here because she had seen some comments on Columbia foodies about how great the…read morefood was. We came in last minute and it was packed. But we were able to get a table fairly quickly. We ordered the Vietnamese spring rolls, which by far for the highlight of the evening. The sauce is addictive and I could have eaten three orders of these. My friend ordered the spider roll and I ordered the volcano roll and the Palmetto roll. The Palmetto roll had honey on it, which I didn't think about but the sweet mixed with the fish was not my thing. The volcano roll was absolutely delicious but know that it's pretty heavily covered in the mayo and eel sauce so if you don't want a ton of extra calories, you could ask for it on the side. My friend spider roll was super fishy. I'm glad we went, but not sure that it would be worth a trip back. The restaurant was clean and nice, but the bathroom has seen better days and there was blood on the walls so it was just really weird. Luckily went to the restroom at the end of the evening. So it didn't impact my appetite.

The food is actually good here, but we came and had some of the worst service in post COVID memory…read more We ordered an appetizer, and the tables behind, and to the side of us both had their orders messed up, so after close to 1 hour (no exaggeration) we never had a drink refill or our actual meal put in. We politely went to the bar and said in the most polite way possible that we needed to pay for these reasons, and I still tipped......because I am not a dirt bag. It still took another 10 minutes to pay. I am leaving off the name of the server, because people may need the money, but I am pretty sure that the staff and team know who it is, and the problem can be fixed by servers actually writing down orders, so that mistakes are less common, and staff covering down for others. I will happily update this review if I go back in a year or something and they have these easy, and almost cost neutral solutions implemented.

Best quality and variety of sushi in Columbia. They usually have some sort of sushi special that…read moreyou won't find anywhere else. Of course you can get regular American-style sushi done well too. My favorites: -wahoo tataki -whole aji -otoro

We actually had a very enjoyable dining experience overall. The food was extremely fresh and…read moreauthentic, Everything tasted very traditional and high quality. The pricing was also very reasonable for the quality, so overall it felt like great value for the money. The only disappointing part was the service. The server who attended to us did not seem very welcoming or enthusiastic, and the overall attitude felt rather cold. When we asked for extra ginger and sauce, he also seemed somewhat unwilling, which made the experience less comfortable. Overall, the food itself was excellent and definitely worth coming back for, but I do think the service attitude and professionalism of the staff could be improved.

This was an excellent discovery of few weeks ago, as we decided to enjoy dinner at this Thai…read morerestaurant while we were visiting the downtown Columbia SC area. We noticed this restaurant as we were walking down main street, and we couldn't help to noticed how popular it was with the locals. So we got online and checked out there Google and Yelp reviews. Needless to say, we were quickly seated and our waitress was very friendly. We decided to our a few popular menu items and we truly enjoyed everything we ordered. The portion sizes were very plentiful and also very affordable. Our overall dining experience was excellent and I'm positive that we will return for another visit.

OH. MY. Yelp…read morereviews for the win. AGAIN ! We wanted someplace yummy and veggie friendly for Friday night dinner. While driving my, I was concerned because the area was so busy. However, we were able to get a seat and were well taken care of. EVERYTHING was delicious! Roti. Brussels. Our meals. The bread pudding!!!! EVERYTHING! Definitely a popular spot - reservations mag be recommended - and excellent area for a pre or post meal stroll.

Food was very fresh, everyone working here was so kind and friendly, they serve large portions of…read morefood. Got to have delicious left overs the next day! Looking forward to going back.

This is a popular place during lunch. Have good lunch deals. I ordered the hibachi chicken which…read morecomes with soup, salad veggies and rice. Perfect portion for lunch. Veggies could use a little more seasoning, but everything else is good. Service was great as well.

Second time visiting and the food is consistently good. Service was much better this time with…read moregreeters and friendly waiting staff.....last time we got there at opening so that may have had something to do with it. Restaurant is clean and love that wherever you sit you don't feel on top of the next guests. Food is ALWAYS fresh and made to order. The shrimp are big and crisp and cooked to perfection. This time I chose fried rice instead of playing it safe with white rice and I can honestly eat it alone. I can tell it also was made to order and not scooped out of a premade batch previously cooked

Good food. Service is on the slow side but always worth the wait. Take out or eat in. It's always…read moregood.

I completely forgot that I'd visited this place a few years ago. Came back for a late night dinner…read moreand was NOT disappointed. Ample flavor. Great serving size. Good service. And convenient location! I'd definitely visit again.

We had amazing Korean food and mocktails here in an unsuspecting place. We ordered the Guava…read moregetaway, Creamy Limeade, Kimchi Cheese Fries, Kangjeong (Boneless Wings), Spicy Squid and Pork Belly with rice, and Japchae. The drinks were blended very well and used fresh lime juice, which was nice. The appetizers -- the kimchi fries and the boneless wings were pretty standard. The fries were crunchy, but we felt like there was more cheese than there was kimchi and sauce, so we've had better kimchi fries elsewhere. The cheese was very gooey though. The boneless wings weren't as crunchy as they could have been, especially coming out in a stone dish, but the garlic soy sauce was still pretty good. Our mains were really good -- the japchae, which I ordered with fried tofu, had the right texture and flavor, and was delicious yet spicy. The tofu was a little bland though. My partner enjoyed the squid and pork belly dish and said that the sauce was similar to the japchae sauce. The portions were pretty normal and not too big, so we had a few leftovers but not too many. The prices were also pretty reasonable as well. Overall we were really happy with our food here and would come back if we ever visited again.

I got miso soup (4.25/5), the volcano roll (4.5/5), and hibachi chicken, shrimp, and tofu (5/5)…read more The miso soup was good but nothing too special. We loved how crunchy the dynamite roll was. I loved my hibachi proteins; they were better and a lot larger portions than dedicated hibachi places. Everything was cooked great; the shrimp and tofu had a nice, semi crunchy sear on them, and the veggies and chicken were also flavorful and tender. The fried rice was ok; I didn't notice any egg. The food was ready super quick; I was very impressed how fast they got it all out (5/5). The interior is clean and simple (4/5). Overall, for a fast casual place, this is hard to beat!

Food is consistent and really good. Portions are great, food is seasoned well, and fresh. Fair…read moreprices and excellent service, which is getting increasingly hard to find in todays world. Omar was really great in making sure everything came out ok and that we were taken care of.

Sakura has the Bento Box Lunch Dialed-In!!!…read more A little wait....well worth the service & price. Thanks for All the Fine Years of Service!!!

My family & I have been eating here since Sakura's original location. I love their authenticity and…read morefamily style feeling.