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    Umami Buffet

    3.2 (20 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Mary K.

    Happened to be in Newport RI on a weekend and we accidentally stumbled upon this buffet. Sunday all day dinner is only $19.99 and they had surprisingly big selection, food was fresh, place is neat, friendly attentive service. They even had decent snow crab legs and craw fish. Also can't forget to mention hibachi station and sushi which was definitely much better than most buffets offer. For Chinese buffet lovers I say go check it out and see for yourself.

    Jordon C.

    Feed up, but I got fed up. Absolutely incredible spread (aside from dessert). Make your way to the hibachi king! He's to the left and back and cooks up a scrumptious delight. Unfortunately, they did some things that, even I, find strange... why would your dessert station be on one side, but then an apple pie on the further end - right next to the steaming fish? Kimchi was sweet at first, but became addictive. Most of the meats were dry and over cooked, but that's only what you can expect from a Chinese buffet to be honest.

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    1 year ago

    The buffet was great! A lot of variety. Food delicious. Ate with a group and no one had a bad experience

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    8 months ago

    Christmas Day. Food was NOT hot. Meats were tough. No taste to many of the entries. Staff was attentive. This is not the first time here.

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    10 months ago

    Sushi selection was very basic, serving bins were not replenished in a timely manner. Selection was lower end buffet food.

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    11 months ago

    Nice selection of food, the waitstaff was extremely friendly and it was reasonably priced. It was worth the stop.

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    11 months ago

    The clams and mussels were unseasoned and the hibachi wasn't that great. My wife said the fried chicken was good and the desserts.

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    Yagi Noodles

    Yagi Noodles

    4.5
    (226 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Went here for dinner and our reservation was at 8:45pm. The staff sat us and never rushed us while…read morewe were there even though their closing time was 9pm. We were still mindful of the time and order pretty quickly. Our server helped us with the menu and told us what the popular dishes are when we had a hard to deciding. We got the Tonkotsu ramen, Gonchujang Fried Chicken Bao Bun, and Mango Lassi. I must say the noodles and the broth were phenomenal! Highly recommend this pretty and aesthetic noodle spot!

    Best ramen in RI~ Came here since we were in the area~ we…read moreordered some dumplings and a bun along with ramen~ I got the spicy miso. For drinks I got a refresher ~ refresher wasn't too outstanding but it helped with my spicy ramen~ my ramen so was savory and flavorful~ tasty, wasn't fatty or too oily. It had just good flavors that weren't too heavy but definitely filling and satisfying. My partners ramen was also very flavorful and tasty without the typical fatty, oily, tastes I usually get. We asked the server for the check since we need to leave soon after to make it on time for an event, and she gave us the check, and some to-go containers in case we needed it, which was very considerate! The appetizer were solid, good, but you MUST try the ramen. Spicy ramen was worth it if you need a good hangover soup or super chilly, or just want to sweat~ the egg and corn pieces were such soothing ingredients ~ Will be back for sure, even if the drive and parking is a hassle. Street parking is the way to go, and be ready for a walk~

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    Mr. R

    Mr. R

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    (29 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    While only a few miles from home, we tend to avoid Newport during the crazy busy summer months, but…read morethis has been on our radar since opening. The RI Food Fights TacoMania competition & tourist season starting to slow got us over the bridge to try early on a Saturday evening. Arriving just after opening, we had our choice of tables in an empty room. That was a good thing since, by the time we left, the place was jamming! The server, who was welcoming, enthusiastic about the menu & and handled the ever-growing crowd on his own, told us that we could always call ahead for a table. Good to know since we didn't see a way to reserve. The little place is comfy & lovely! The decor perfectly suits the Newport scene and includes a welcoming food bar area that would be perfect for enjoying their international tapa-like street-food inspired offerings. A small patio is available to overlook Memorial Blvd in nicer weather. While they do not have a liquor license, you are welcome to BYOB and we did, finding the $3 per person corkage fee very fair. Now, about the food... WOW! What a explosion of fun flavors! With choices of snacks from around the world, you can jump from one intense palate to another, over and over. Three of us shared five small dishes & one large and we loved them all. The Nduja Shrimp Dumplings were delicate and fresh and loaded with flavor. The tacos that we were here to judge were fantastic. The pork was juicy & flavorful, and, though we were afraid the vegetable tacos would be boring - they were anything but. We'd eat these all the time! Bravas Frites were a fun twist on traditional Spanish Patatas Bravas, using fries as a base rather than cubed potatoes. Again, delicious! But, our favorite of the small plates had to be the Brussel Sprouts. We almost didn't get them as they've been so over-done, but felt vegetable guilt & threw them in. OMG - the best prep of these tiny cabbages ever! Finally, the pièce de résistance was the Lobster Fried Rice - a perfect way to top it all off. Buttery, umami & loaded with chunks of fresh lobster meat, my mouth waters now just thinking it. So glad we finally stopped here. A great Tacomania contender and we can't wait to return to eat our way through the rest of the menu!

    Our first visit on a Friday night. They don't take reservations. Few diners but they have only been…read moreopen a few weeks. My review is not favorable but I think knowing this is a Pasta Beach effort - it will be a hit in a few months. It is in the original Pasta Beach spot next to a Dunkin' Donuts for whatever reason is open late at night. The positives - plenty of nearby street parking, modern and cozy space, and very good staff. I should mention that after we ordered, our 5 appetizers arrived starting in 5 minutes and all were served within 10 minutes. We did screw up by forgetting we were at BYOB. OK - the killer - the food. Of the 5 appetizers we ordered only one was a winner! That was the Brussel sprouts which were outstanding and a large portion. All the other dishes were about the right size for sharing by 2. Realize they are striving for "fusion" but they missed it on the pulled pork dumplings. The lamb skewers were a struggle to eat - tough (and certainly could not be eaten off the skewers) - but the saving grace was the dipping sauce. The big failures were the prosciutto croquettes - a real mess with a sliver of meat on top of mainly onions - and OMG - the Korean chicken wings. The latter came slathered with a sticky and spicy, sweet, red sauce (too hot for my wife) and some sort of dipping sauce. A mess to eat. We had to request paper towels and dip in our water to clean up. Damages with tip was $90 and we only had a tea and sparkling water. We may try it in a few months, but their current menu did not work with our palates. Food 2/5 Service 5/5 Value 3/5 (average) Cleanliness 5/5 Noise 5/5 (lack of) Décor 5/5

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    Risotto Cake, French Onion Dumplings, and Prosciutto Croquette.

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    Risotto Cake, French Onion Dumplings, and Prosciutto Croquette.

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