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    Tsunami Buffet

    2.9 (100 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Buffets, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    TSUNAMI BUFFET ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Desert bar items...
    Terry K.

    Well now... atypical Chinese buffet... Really nothing new that can't see anywhere else... I tried the black pepper chicken, small breaded pieces, not over cooked... krab casserole, big chunks, plenty of cheese and scallions, fairly fresh... Korean chicken, pepper flakes, long cut onions and green peppers, chewy chicken with not so much Korean flavor because of the onion and green pepper... Rice noodles with scrambled egg and onions, tender, not real hot, should have stirred from bottom but not bad... Wonton soup, tasted flour broth from the wonton even after adding some soy sauce... Pot stickers, fairly thin dough, cooked properly, just weren't too hot, meat was good... Sushi was okay, at least the rice was fresh, yellow tail (I think) was a bit chewy, tuna was fresh...Deserts were the standard Chinese cookies and cakes, sugar buns, single serve ice cream... Sugar bun was actually a highlight... Service was Johnny on the spot for water refills and table cleanup... Floor was slightly slippery, everywhere I walked... Bathroom was clean... 13 and change for the lunch... overall, meh... I ate some Chinese food...

    a plate of food that includes green beans, potatoes, and tofu
    Valerie S.

    Yum!!! Pretty much everything I tried was really good. I filled up on the crispy pepper chicken, green beans, and potstickers. Also tried the lo mein, fried wontons with a sweet cream cheese, and the spinach and cheese casserole. All was very good. The place was packed but was running smoothly. We would definitely go again if we come back to the area.

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    Karmen T.

    I had chken stick. Good, tender. I lik to use stik as utensl. Thanks much. Wil be back.

    Classic American'ized mega-bar offerings.
    Jamie M.

    All the "mile-long buffet" classics of an American'ized Chinese mega-bar. Loads of over-breaded, fried finger foods like pre-packaged shrimp and chicky nuggeys, "fried" spring rolls (why?), classic egg rolls, fried bananas, dumplin's and empty puffs. The chicken dishes didn't have much flavor, but the sweet & sour pork was tasty. The hot vegetable selection was limited to green beans and some sautéed mushrooms. The salad selection was well organized and had a huge variety of toppings and very fresh fruit. The sushi bar was cranking our gas station-style portions with gooey rice and dried out proteins - maybe on a busier night the offerings are more fresh. The hibachi grill was the only real highlight - proteins included shrimp, sliced beef, chicken and pork with lots of veggies to mix in. Pro-Tip: there are tiny, sweet scallops located at the end of the hibachi bar, hidden between the sprouts and jalapeños, away from the other proteins - so, pace yourself, Grasshopper. The hibachi jockey forgot to add any spicy seasoning to my plate, but was kind enough to place it back on the grill for a re-fire.

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    3 months ago

    food taste old, not satisfying with the quality. Dont recommend eating here at all. Need more better quality food.

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    10 months ago

    Good food rice is good. Chairs were kind of comfortable. Service good. Clean. Not much decoration, but still good.

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    This place is OMG smack your Momma good!! We happened upon this place during our errands. Definitely worth the drive to come back!!

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    This is NOT the move... another tasteless carteret country restaurant food is definitely old and time temp abused.

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