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    Yutaka Buffet

    3.3 (190 reviews)

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    YUTAKA BUFFET ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Edision C.

    I dont know why this resturant has been rated blow 4 stars, I went to there last week and everything was perfect! sushi were fresh, springroll were crisp! they took your empty plates very quickly and food were tasty! I will visit again to grab my lunch there!

    Michael C.

    It's a decent enough buffet for the price. I was here for a quick lunch on a quiet weekday. Food was pretty decent about what you expected with American Chinese food. Some of the dishes are better than others, I particular enjoyed the cha siu pork, most of the veggie like bok choy and string beans. I thought the seafood like the fish and shrimp weren't that great, even after frying didn't cover up the lack of freshness. The sushi were decent but nothing exciting. It was nice that they still have fruits and desserts though. I tried the melons and dragonfruit and had no complaints on the quality. I mean for $12 lunch buffet its about what I expected. Staff was friendly and service was quick. Overall definitely a good choice for a quick buffet if you're in the mood for it.

    Alyssa C.

    For the low, LOW price of $14 for a sushi buffet, I am in love with this place. They even had salmon and tuna sashimi which had great texture. Quality on par with what I've had at other AYCE places (ie Yamato's). It goes fast though so you have to get it quickly before it runs out. I had lowered expectations for the sushi knowing it was a buffet but I am impressed. Almost all the rolls were great. Overall it's a fairly small place with not a huge selection of food, but all the food I had was appetizing and they had 6 flavors of ice cream which I appreciated.. LoL. You get what you pay for and I'd say it's definitely worth it. Also, some of the one-star reviews for this place are bonkers. If you're expecting five-star sushi and service with custom rolls catering to allergies, maybe don't choose a $14 buffet. Wish I lived closer, because I would be coming here all the time.

    Joe B.

    Honestly, for $14 + $2 for a seltzer this is hands down best lunch stop if you're staying at the 4 points airport hotel. Screw the hotel. Screw McDonalds. Screw UNO (which was closed for maintenance and the hours not updated). This place hit the spot, was quick for me to get to my meeting, service was nice, food was good, and options. Underrated and people need to know!

    Abrar A.

    This is my family's go to sushi place because truly for the price, the sushi can't be beat. Their sashimi and rice are always so fresh and the servers are very sweet. Sometimes they are overworked so it may take a little time for food to arrive if it's packed but overall they try their best to accommodate. There's plenty of seating is inside, nothing fancy, but it works :)

    The buffet.

    I don't know who these people are that are complaining about a 'small' buffet. It kind of feels like they are either shills or have an axe to grind. I included a picture of the buffet so you can judge for yourself; as I have seen truly small buffets with only 4-5 dishes. Maybe these people think every buffet is supposed to be Golden Corral. In any case, the food is of good quality. I wouldn't call it great, but for the price it IS a great value. I would recommend this place to any hungry person on a budget, or not.

    Crazy Maki, Tuna Avocado and Spicy Tuna
    Tony T.

    I was disappointed that they were not operating the buffet for lunch, But I saw the Makimono special on the menu, three rolls for $10.99. So I stayed instead of getting something to go. I was very pleasantly surprised at how generous the rolls were. A little rice and a lot of filling, and not the other way around. Pictured here, left to right is the Crazy Maki, tuna and avocado, and spicy tuna. The Crazy Maki is tempura shrimp and avocado with a spicy sauce. They were all delicious and again the amount of filling was very satisfying. So it was a great price for what I got, and I will definitely be back!

    Spicy tuna maki, fried chicken wings, and Singapore mei fun.
    A. H.

    I am so glad Yutaka reopened! They no longer have the buffet, but they are open for takeout and dine-in from their takeout menu. The food was plentiful and decently priced. I hope one day they can reopen their buffet but until then I will be ordering takeout from them in an effort to support Yutaka!

    Buffet Food

    went during dinner service( 6pm) food was definitely fresh and hot but didn't really taste as good. The workers will stare at you when your eating , kinda made me uncomfortable. Cheap food.

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    Bob L.

    **NOTE: Review is for a weekend night dinner! ** This place I find is a rare gem of a buffet. I've been to many in the Boston area and this place wins in regards to value. While it's your typical Chinese buffet, I find the selection quite wide and varied compared to most Chinese buffets. In addition to this, the food is frequently replenished and quite tasty! The sushi selection is also decent (and includes hand rolls too!) which is something I find unexpected for a Chinese buffet. However, the best part is without a doubt the price. For a weekend dinner, the cost is a mere $14.99 per person. To me that's incredible especially since they had crawfish and seafood options when I was here tonight! 5/5 would recommend!

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    Food was amazing and very friendly servers, buffet was hot and good for your money value.

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    Every time I go here they give me tables that are far away from the food even though they have many open tables right next to it.

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    They make me pay 20% tip when I was already leaving cash. They told me it was because they were paying taxes. We all pay taxes not just them

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    Always good and service is awesome with fresh dishes and opens early and stay open late.

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    Ask the Community - Yutaka Buffet

    Today is 9/16/24. Are there still crab legs and crawfish as an option at the buffet? And if so is there butter? I'm trying to find a good buffet w crawfish and snow crab legs. Haven't tried either but I'm DYING to try them. Thanks!

    I have never seen crab legs there in the 5 or 10 years that I've been frequenting this location however they do have crawfish constantly.

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    3.2(11 reviews)
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    So i was staying in a hotel right down the street and didn't want to drive. I love sushi so I…read morefigured i would give this place a try. This is a fast food take out place. There are seats to sit in and eat there. So it would have been 5 stars but the amount of time I had to wait for my food. Which was 20+ minutes. It seems they do a very good business with takeaway. Food was good I got the steak and shrimp Bento box. I ordered extra shrimp and never received extra shrimp. The size of the shrimp was very small. The noodles i ordered was spaghetti not chow main noodles. Veggies slightly over cooked. But the meal was satisfying and for the price was a good value. I also ordered shrimp tempura roll which was outstanding.

    So - So chicken teriyaki, small portions, wrong orders... ordered online the chicken/ shrimp…read moreteriyaki with extra chicken. Didn't notice till I got back to my hotel that there was no shrimp and the amount of chicken didn't look like they added any either. Went back to the Tori to get shrimp, which they made me a whole new one but think they still forgot my extra chicken. Saw them put 1 scoop of chicken and then the shrimp on top followed by sauce. The guy behind the register was going to throw out my old order and I'm big on food waste; I asked him if I could just take the old one too if he was just going. Buddy responds with, " Sure, no problem." And proceeds to toss it in the trash . Just pondering at this moment if anyone that works here even understands English cause he literally responded with sure... Only in town visiting, wouldn't recommend to anyone who was looking for a teriyaki place. Don't get any addons cause I'm sure they're not adding it.

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    Best udon I've ever had. I didn't do any prior research for this spot and I ended up absolutely…read morepleased with the food quality and ambience. I got the Hot Niku Udon! The broth was so rich and balanced that I could taste every ingredient listed. The noodles weren't too soft like most places, they were perfect! My boyfriend and I loved the open-kitchen concept that made the food feel so much more authentic. I craved this meal the second we stepped out of the restaurant! I'd recommend this to everyone!

    I felt like Yume Ga Arukara didn't stand out to me. Not sure if I just ordered the wrong item? I…read moregot the hot spicy nikutama udon soup. Nikutama just basically comes with meat. I also added the onsen egg. My first initial thought: it's warm, soothing and heartwarming. But the more I ate it, it didn't really have much flavor and I don't know if it's because it's chicken based broth. The spiciness also didn't really have much of a kick. And in some bites, I bit into a Szechuan pepper. Not sure what kind of theme they're going for but definitely didn't expect it to have a Szechuan twist. I will say, I very much liked their udon noodles! It was really chewy and soft. I also felt that the onsen egg was slightly too undercooked. I love eggs and I can eat them cooked, runny, etc. but felt like the yolk was so runny it mixed into the soup and didn't really resurface after that. It's a really small shop with bar seating and a few small tables. Expect a wait if you're a big party or quite possibly coming around rush hour. Despite my review, it seems very popular. Service was quick and fast!

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    Mai was an excellent dining experience from start to finish. Our server, Brian R., provided fast,…read moreattentive, and caring service, along with thoughtful recommendations that were a hit at the table. He was knowledgeable, offering helpful descriptions for items we asked about. We ordered a variety of handrolls, with the apple salmon being my favorite, followed closely by the miso butter cod. The standout dish, though, was the wagyu tenderloin frites. The steak was phenomenal, and the fries that came with it were easily the best part of the meal. Overall, a memorable experience with both outstanding food and service.

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    Tora Japanese Restaurant - M1. Pinku Maki

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    Came to Boston for a work trip and really wanted to eat something light and healthier. I loved it…read moreso much I came back twice! I came during lunchtime on a Monday. It was adequately busy but still had seats open. The lunch menu is very affordable! If you can, I'd highly recommend going for lunch instead of dinner. Service was really quick! Received my meal in like 5-7 mins after ordering. Fish was super fresh and I really liked the different textures in the Hoseki Don. I also added in negitoro. They gave me a big clump of it! The second time I went back, I ordered take out so I could eat it at the airport for dinner. I ordered the Sake Maguro Hamachi don, added ikura and negitoro. Again, so impressed with the quality of the fish and the size of it. They didn't skimp out and really enjoyed the thickness of the sashimi despite it only being 3 pieces. It was a very satiating bowl. Cant wait to come back next time again!

    absolutely adore tora! one of the few places i'd always recommend in boston! fish quality is pretty…read moregood and they have a good variety on the menu! i'd recommend the aburi waygu don but also something more interesting is the kani-yaki tama don however that's a bit more if u like imitation crab! resturant inside is pretty casual and service once seated is usually good and quick however resturant itself is very small so wait times on weekends are ALWAYS long but again it's a given for how popular the resturant is! (p.s. i've been here soooo many times times so i'd also say quality has always been consistent)

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