Hibachi Buffet — Restaurant in Clearwater

So I've eaten at this place four different times and it just seems like it gets worse every time... Honestly this place was terrible... The hot and sour soup was not good however the crab raccoons were, the bourbon chicken tasted like it was made with ketchup.. The general tos chicken was hard as a rock, chicken wings tasted like they were spoiled.. I took one bite of that wing and started chewing it and immediately I could taste and smell the sourness in that chicken... The chicken fingers were definitely good but the sweet and sour sauce also tasted like it was made with ketchup for whatever reason.. The breaded fish was very chewy which I've never seen before with breaded fish in the Chinese restaurant, the lo mein was loaded with garlic however the beef from the beef and broccoli that I did mix in with a lo mein was actually not bad, The Honey Chicken at least I think it was honey chicken wasn't that bad but it wasn't that great, The chicken on a stick actually wasn't too bad, overall the food was just not that good at all.. basically when the waitress came and took each one of my plates a good majority of the food was still on the plate cuz I just disliked it that much.. The Dr pepper was good at least it wasn't flat lol So basically I chowed on chicken fingers and crab rangoon and ate that stuff until I was full cuz I'll be damned if I was walking out of there and not getting my 24 dollars worth of food.. Never again, The one positive they definitely kept the trays full with food however if the food's not good it takes away that plus.. 🙄 So for now on it's Royal Sushi Buffet in Port Richey because I know it's good I know what I'm getting and they are always very cohesive with their food Plus they are a dollar cheaper and it's about the same distance to get to either one of them from the Palm Harbor Tarpon Springs border.. I really had I hope said it would be better this...

Take my advice if you want to be wise and don't be fooled. This place looks all glamorous and like it has all the bells and whistles and it looks like an elevated experience and you will see it packed out almost every time you go, but, I can tell you right now it's not all that. It looks fancy but the food is okay. I wouldn't even say it's great, it's between okay and good. Asian food is my favorite food and I've been to quite a few in our surrounding areas and I can tell you this place looks good but the food doesn't measure up. There are much better selections at other places that might not look quite as fancy or might not appear to be the hot spot so to speak because it might not have as much traffic or wait to get in, but the food is much better the selection is much better and the service is even better at other places. For instance, if you want cheap ice cream in a cup with a pull-off lid for dessert, in the selection of basic-vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry, than this just might be the place for you. I have seen many more seafood selections, especially involving shrimp, on other Chinese Buffets at other establishments. In all fairness I did not try the Hibachi so I can't vouch for that, or the sushi, however, the sushi didn't have much of a selection whereas other places I've been to had a more broader selection of sushi. I can tell you this because my man told me when he went in there, that the men's bathroom was disgusting! He said one of the toilets had overflowed and there was evidence of that all over the floor and it stank and no one seemed to be doing anything about it. We won't be back. I tried them once before years ago and thought I was going to be impressed by the looks of the place and wasn't, but when I saw how crowded they were when we passed it this time I thought maybe they amped their game up, but nope! We're good, we definitely...

So I have to say for $18 at dinner you cannot get a greater array of Chinese food and Hibachi. There is some sushi but if you're a sushi eater take a pass. They're cooked proteins are all delicious. I have had the salmon there several times and I loved it flavored two different ways. Chicken wings also fabulous as well as spare ribs. And then of course you have the goodies like rangoons, dumplings and an assortment of classic dishes. There is a small salad bar emphasis on the word small. You have to look all around the edges for this various sauces and the containers to go with the sauces but they are on the end caps of all the service tables. Dessert well disappointing! The only thing I like is that they have a little mocha cake. They do have ice cream in a freezer individual servings and some cookies but a lot of coconut flavored ones not my gig. They have a small Hibachi area where you pick through various proteins and noodles and vegetables and bring it to a chef. That always comes out great because you can get it seasoned the way you want or traditionally. I think it is a huge bang for the buck, super casual lots of noise lots of kids always busy. I go at 4:30 in the afternoon for late lunch/early dinner and it is quieter. Lighting is annoying as I have Vision issues. You'll understand even with normal eyesight when you get to the food service area. This is a very family Friendly restaurant. I did notice even when they're very busy, they work very hard to keep the food service area clean and keep all the trays fresh and full. They use good cleaning practices. I am giving them a five because I've gone twice and have had a good experience. I didn't put any pictures up will next time. Again for $18 how can...