It's the kind of All You Can Eat Asian and American Buffet that Buffalo can afford. Honestly, I…read morecan't recall a better one. There's another buffet in the area that people generally like, but I've never been there. We visited Amherst Buffet last in September 2023 to check out their new location. I don't really know why, but we never went back. After today's visit, maybe I know why. They moved again! This time they took over the building where the Chinese grocery store used to be--Ni Hoowa. We were very curious and couldn't wait to see inside after the transformation. On Thursday around lunch time, this place was packed. It was shocking to see it, because there is a very large dining room area and it was almost fully occupied. I asked about a booth, and the hostess actually spent some time finding one for us in the perfect spot. I should start my review by saying that all the servers, and working crew were very nice and friendly. The food looked good. For lunch, there were typical dishes, nothing crazy. From two kinds of soup (hot and sour was nothing special), appetizers, lots of chicken, some pork, shrimp, fish, clams, of course rice, noodles (even Shrimp Alfredo). Also I saw pizza, fries, fried chicken looked awesome, wings, mac & cheese, etc. Let's not forget about desserts and fruits. The melons were perfectly ripe and delicious. If you enjoy Chinese Buffets, be sure to stop by and check this place out for yourself. I'm certain that at this price point, you'll have nothing to lose. The visit could turn out to be a really fun experience. I almost forgot, there is also a Hibachi Station on-site where a chef prepares dishes to order. What actually turned us off was 'Salt Overload'. Why do they use so much salt?! It's possible to avoid the most sugary sauces, but salt? The food would be tastier without too much salt, or MSG? (OMG!). The sushi was also a disappointment. There was hardly any of it during our stay, and what I did try wasn't good. One day I would definitely check Amherst Buffet during dinner hours, just to see what's cooking. P.S. Today was the official last day of school for students so that's why this place was full of families and kids. They celebrated :).

They always have a great selection of foods to pick from! Service is good. It's a buffet- so it's…read morenothing fancy. Very kid friendly!

Bright and clean dining and buffet area. That's what first jumped out as we walked into Umi. Not…read moremany buffets of any sort left around these days. Lots of seafood options! Staff was attentive and kept our drinks full. I had a little bit of everything and it was all to my liking. They had crab legs presented in 3 ways, cold, steamed, and in a Cajun style boil. If you love crab then this is the place to enjoy it until your hearts content. Soft drinks and juice are included in price as is all the sushi and sashimi.

First I would like to say that I am a big fan of all-you-can-eat buffets. With all the higher food…read moreprices and smaller portions, I feel there is more value to buffets. However, the quality, variety and taste of the food determines if I will be a repeat customer. Although there was a good variety of foods, the fact that everything tasted bland. Each new item I tried l hoped would have more flavor than the previous item but unfortunately they were consistent but not in a good way. The only item I enjoyed was the round sugar coated donut balls, the sugar was sweet. Service was good but their whole job was to bring beverages and clear plates which our server did very well. Try it once and decide for your self but I recommend the lunch buffet so you spend less money while trying it out.

Our server tenchoe was amazing. She was super helpful. And made our experience awesome. Everything…read morewas so delicious. The robot was charging so it didn't bring us to our table this time. Will be coming back for my birthday!!

Good food but they put our large party in the back room next to the kitchen and no AC. We had a…read moreparty of 15 and expected AX and on long table. Instead the room had 6 separate tables so we could have just sat in the dining room which wasn't busy. I also called a week in advance so they had time to reserve. We could not enjoy bc everyone was sweating profusely and the young and older people in the party felt dizzy. The had a fan blowing hot air near 1 table. I went to the one in Fairfax VA where I live and wanted to introduce my WNY family who had never had KBBQ and hot pot. Sadly while the food was good no one will go back and I get to hear about taking everyone to the place they almost died of heat exhaustion.

Food is excellent and fresh. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Prices are good for the valueread more

I have gone to this spot often when they were in the boulevard mall and now that they moved I have…read morebeen a few times. The one guy is always so loud and friendly and he loads the containers with food. Its a solid spot for Chinese and reasonably priced for the portion sizes.

I love it here! The hot pot is great and it's always easy to get a private room for a party. The…read morekaraoke machine search function is terrible though! No matter, it's still fun!

Having been to a ton of hotpot spots, this is a decent one, especially considering the size and…read morediversity of Buffalo. Of course ones in larger, more diverse cities will have greater selections, but this one is really solid. They have a light option which just includes the buffet table items for hotpot (seafood, meatballs, eggs, noodles, and vegetables) and the other which includes plates of sliced meats to your table. Fresh looking items for hotpot, good temperature control and tidy. The staff was very attentive and kind. Fun experience and especially when it's cold outside!

Firstly, it's late May, so it's a happy overlap of two of my favorite seasons: Oysters and blue…read morecrab! Stormin' Crab offers their blue crabs one of two ways: Either added as a side to any boil (topped with your favorite seasonings), or served as a fried crab basket. The oyster appetizer (sold as six or twelve) can be raw or grilled. I adore them raw, and these are Bluepoints! They were plump, glistening, and had a great sweet and briney flavor. My husband's gumbo was thick with rice and andouille sausage, with baby shrimp. It also had a powerful black pepper kick. Very tasty! The boil arrived on a stainless steel platter in a large plastic bag, ballooned out with steam. We had chosen the butter, medium spicy. I thought the saltiness overpowered the flavor of the seafood, but your mileage may vary. Combo C had so much food we took a third of it home! We really enjoyed our meal here!

Update- reducing to 2 stars as I got sick in the middle of the night. I think the seafood was…read morefresh enough but assume it was the grease. I haven't gotten sick from their butter base in the past. I used to love the seafood boil here but they switched to flavored oil rather than butter. It's not the same taste or texture. It left the boil tasting under seasoned. I don't think we will be back.

BROTHER. The workers here are just outstanding. Sometimes I can't understand what they're saying,…read morebut the amount of connections I have now is bewildering. DID YOU KNOW YOU COULD CONNECT TO THE AUX? Finally got a chance to play my Chinese folk music. Love the food here... bombaclat.

The Crossroads Culinary Center, known as C3, is a dining facility on the University at Buffalo…read moreNorth Campus that is open to the public. You do not have to be a student or staff to eat here, the sign at the entry makes it clear that everyone is welcome. I work on campus, and my colleague and I decided to give it a try yesterday for the first time for a breakfast brainstorming session. We rode the bus out to Ellicott Complex, and with the help of some friendly students, found our way to the Red Jacket building. I had no idea what to expect, other than there is an effort to locally source the food served at C3. When we arrived, we realized it is an all-you-can-eat set-up. There is a cashier in the lobby, who you pay before going in. Prices slightly vary based on method of payment. I used my bank card, and paid $10.66 total. Inside the dining hall, there is a huge circular buffet that takes up the entire middle of the large space. It's surrounded by various seating options, (booths, tables, a bar area, couches by a fireplace), all done in a modern, sleek aesthetic. The breakfast food options were abundant. There is: * A yogurt, granola and fruit parfait station * A milk & cereal station (at least half a dozen cereals to choose from) * A baked goods station (muffins, danish, pastries, donut holes) * A Belgian waffle station with toppings * An oatmeal and toppings station * A bagel and toast station with toppings (butter, cream cheeses, PB and jellies) * A hot-line station with scrambled eggs, hash browns, french toast, sausage and bacon * A made-to-order kiosk for omelets, eggs any style, custom breakfast sandwiches, and a variety of pancake flavors * A condiments area with hot sauces, mayo, ketchup, mustard, etc. * A beverage bar with coffee, soda, juice, and a cappuccino machine So before getting there, I didn't realize it was AYCE, and was in the mindset to order something healthy and light. My typical workday breakfast at the office is a yogurt and some fruit. I'd splurge a little, but was thinking eggs and wheat toast. NOPE'ERS!!! I big-time splurged, and did two rounds of several plates. I tried the omelets. I tried the pancakes. I tried the oatmeal. I had all the meats and scrambled eggs. I ate the baked goods. I had coffee, cappuccino, and soda. All for about ten bucks!!! And the food? It was pretty good! The hot-line food wasn't sizzling hot, but it's a buffet, so what you'd expect. The made-to-order options I tried came out hot and fast. I love oatmeal, and the oatmeal with toppings was smooth and satisfying. The coffee was good, and the cappuccino machine was a nice perk. We hit a sweet-spot in timing, 9:30am, which seemed to be after the early-bird students were gone and before a small rush of sleep-in students showed up around 10:00am. Even so, it was never packed with gen-Z'ers. And the ones who were there were mellow and tame, no college party scene here. ;-) I definitely want to bring my husband and kids back sometime. The M&M pancakes are reason enough to bring my kids back, they'd love them. And for $10 a person, less if I put money on my UBBucks card, it's a super-steal of a deal. Dinner prices are higher, but still seem incredibly reasonable. Especially since the breakfast buffet used only HALF of the buffet space, so my guess is the dinner spread is even MORE food. One last tip. I mentioned we rode the bus, but it's not necessary. There are parking lots in Ellicott Complex, which usually have more parking available than by my office in the heart of North Campus. So check out a campus map, park near Red Jacket, find your way to C3, and wear your stretchy pants. Great price, ample variety, good food, nice atmosphere, feel like a college kid again, and leave the belt at home!

Came here for lunch and got a quick reminder why I don't really like Chinese buffets. While there…read morewere a few items that were good (spring roll, "shrimp delight", mass produced desserts), most of the items were cold and overcooked. No sushi. There were signs posted all over, stating that you will be charged if you "waste food". I understand that they don't want food waste but it made the vibe even more tacky. The place was really quiet and the 5 tables of patrons were all sitting back to back so it's like we were all in each other's business. I posted a pic of the aquarium that shows neon green water and that aggravating sign about wasting food.

This Chinese buffet is alright, which is why it gets 3/5. The food is not the sweeter side, like…read moremany restaurants which serve American-Chinese food. Nothing really stuck out and everything was very average to sweet. The prices are very appropriate though,