The BEST Japanese Buffet in All of Buffalo

The BEST Japanese Buffet in All of Buffalo! A Monthly Must-Visit Sashimi Feast 🍣🎉 On the culinary map of Buffalo, if there's one restaurant I willingly "pay tribute to" every single month, happily emptying my wallet, it's undoubtedly this Japanese all-you-can-eat spot! It's practically the "spiritual fuel station" and "happy home" for foodies like us studying at UB! There's always that one day each month when my DNA starts buzzing, and only one voice screams in my head: "It's time! Time to devour sashimi!" 🤪🍱 This place is an absolute blessing for students! With a UB student ID, you get a 10% discount from Monday to Thursday—doing the math will make you grin from ear to ear! The regular dinner buffet price is $42.99 per person (Lunch menu? Never heard of her. We only choose the dinner menu with the widest variety!). After the discount, it's less than $40 for unlimited sashimi, sushi, fried goods, desserts... This kind of joy, who can relate?! 👍🎓 🍣 The Sashimi Feast: Freshness is King! As the main target of every visit, the sashimi station never disappoints. Salmon belly forever holds the center stage, cut thick without any hesitation. The(clear) fat lines on the orange-pink flesh are a guaranteed promise of deliciousness. One bite, and the rich, fatty sensation melts in your mouth, the fresh sweetness hitting you right at the top of your head! The tuna akami has perfect color and a firm texture; the sweet shrimp is soft and subtly sweet; the octopus is pleasantly chewy and crisp... Every time, I wish I could transform into an "unstoppable sashimi machine," plate after plate, until even the servers remember me as "that sashimi-station fanatic." After all, it's a buffet. The motto is: "Walk in hungry, waddle out stuffed!" 🐟💥 🍤 A Multiverse of Flavors: Beyond Sashimi Of course, the menu universe extends far beyond that. The grill station's teriyaki salmon and garlic beef cubes are key targets for the second round of attack—the savory-sweet sauces and charred meats are a perfect match. The tempura shrimp is fried golden and crispy, with a light batter and plump shrimp inside. There are also various hand rolls and gunkan sushi, allowing you to easily sample all flavors. And though it's a small hot pot option, the broth and ingredients are sufficient to warm your stomach between sashimi rounds. 🍰 Sweet Finale: Save Room for the Second Stomach Even when you're 90% full, the dessert station always deserves that "second stomach" you reserve for it. Matcha ice cream, cheesecake, crème brûlée... though served in small portions, they're perfect for a sweet, non-cloying finish. Here, you don't need to weigh price against portion at all. You can just focus on the purest desire: "I want this, and that too!" That pressure-free, indulgent joy of unlimited choice is something à la carte dining simply can't match. Every time my friends and I walk out, patting our contentedly round bellies, we exchange a knowing smile and (tacitly) agree: "Same place, next month!" 👯♀️❤️ For international students in Buffalo, especially UB students, this place is more than just a restaurant. It's solace after midterms, a pre-paper-deadline celebration, a familiar taste that fills the gap when homesick, and a stronghold for creating countless joyful memories with friends. That $42.99 buys an evening of ultimate happiness, a heroic dream in the midst of a tiring life. The address remains a secret for now (to avoid it being cleaned out, haha!), but I believe true foodies will find this paradise in Buffalo, guided by their love for sashimi! 🗺️✨ #RestaurantRecommendation#JapaneseCuisine#StudentFoodExploration#BuffaloFood#UB#JapaneseBuffet#SashimiFreedom#StudentDiscount