Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet

I’ve been to Umi twice now with large groups (9–12 people each time), and both visits were a great experience for a group setting. The flat fee makes it easy — it includes drinks, dessert, hot pot, and even fresh-to-order ramen, which is a nice bonus you don’t always see at buffets. The variety is impressive. They have sushi and sashimi, crab legs, grilled salmon, grilled shrimp, seafood dishes, Chinese-style hot foods, noodles, soups, a salad bar, desserts, fruit, and more. They even have pizza, fries, and chicken wings, which makes it great for groups with different tastes. There’s truly something for everyone. My personal favorites were the sushi, grilled salmon, grilled shrimp, and the crab legs. Service-wise, they’re not overly friendly or warm, but they’re not unpleasant either. They’re efficient and keep things moving, which works well in a busy buffet environment. I also felt comfortable there and had no issues as a Black customer. It’s a solid choice if you’re going with a group and want a wide selection without worrying about everyone ordering separately. I would definitely go back again.

Found a new seafood buffet place and not only were there great options but the food there was wonderful. It's really nice and clean inside. Fresh seafood, Sushi, Ramen, Hot pot all included in the buffet. Rib eye steak, Lamb, Scallops, pork belly, fried grilled and steamed fish, plus much much more. I mean ... They may need to roll you out of there. If you're in City of Industry, you should definitely stop by this place.

First time came to this place! Excellent food, excellent service, very very clean. Food is worth the money and we will come back! I wish I had a bigger stomach, there’s so many types of food and desserts! Especially the cooked and sushi! Thank you so much!

We had a nice time here and are glad we visited. The restaurant is bright and modern looking with dining areas scattered around. Overall, i think the reason Umi is popular is because food quality, presentation, preparation is just a little better..maybe 10 to 20% better than what you would expect, in my opinion of course. Their sushi, rolls and sashimi selection is pretty standard but where they stand out is their cooked seafood offering. There's a lot to choose from and many are actually quite good. Because it's busy, Trays are refilled frequently which means what you get is hot and recently prepared. A virtuous cycle. Ramen and mini hot pot is available on top of the stuff you get from the buffet tables. They offer complimentary milk teas and sweet teas as well in the two refrigerated cases. Service wise the 2 waitresses in our area were friendly, helpful and efficient. Try to get there before 6pm to avoid a long wait. A 12% gratuity is included in the bill. Post on TikTok or Instagram and you get a free lobster tail with steak (surf and turf) or 5% off the bill if you decline the lobster (check with waitress though). Dinner is $40 person. Total bill for the 3 of us was $140 ...very reasonable these days. We will return when we get a chance.

The food was good for the vast selection. Not a gourmet establishment, but better than other buffets. The trick is to grab food as soon as its brought to the warmers for better flavor and texture. The staff does what they need. You need refills, you get them immediately. Empty plates, removed instantly. They will not spend time chatting with you because they are busy, which is a plus. I had the braised beef, lamb, sushi, crab, and one snail (first time). I wish they had a better salad bar. I needed a nice green salad to balance all the salty, fatty, protein choices. Desserts were simple, nothing exciting nor flavorful. The fruit bar was was excellent.

It was Chinese new year so the price is $45 per person. The extra is likely for the lobster and other seafood. This is our first time. The premium food choice is good, lobster, scallops, crabs, sushi sashimi, pork and beef ribs, hotpot, milk tea all good stuff. My son came for the lobster but did complain that if he’s not there at right time, lobster gets taken. Overall good experience

Review work in progress, so far amazing! Insane variety of food for a typical asian AYCE buffet. I was shocked that nothing was subpar. The snow crab legs were so meaty I could pull the whole meat intact. Their salt pepper crab is the best Ive had at any buffet as well. Sushi / Sashimi !! Seafood: crabs, shrimp, mussels, oysters, squid, crawfish, snow crab, scallops, so much more HOT POT BOBA Fridge ?? Ramen Standard Chinese buffet items

Get ready to fall in line for this place. $38 per person for dinner. Numerous choices on the buffet. Ramen station and hotpot stations are all included. Sushi station was the best! The place is clean and organized. Halway to the restrooms were sticky. They just need to mop better. Staff are proactive in cleaning tables. They were all helpful and friendly. The only challenge is, I could hardly understand them.