Hibachi Super Buffet — Restaurant in Crossville

Hibachi Super Buffet: A Culinary Catastrophe Unleashed

When embarking on a gastronomic adventure, one often encounters restaurants that defy expectations, for better or for worse. In the case of Hibachi Super Buffet, located in the quaint town of Crossville, Tennessee, appearances were not deceiving. Prepare yourself, dear reader, as I recount a dining experience so abysmal that it left a lasting impression of disgust and disbelief.

Entering Hibachi Super Buffet, one cannot help but notice the dilapidated facade. The faded, cracked, and peeling exterior paint is but a prelude to the disarray that awaits within. The unkempt lawn, reminiscent of a forgotten graveyard, serves as a foreboding warning that this establishment may harbor more than just culinary mediocrity. As I stepped through the entrance, an odor of putrid decay enveloped the air, assaulting my senses and instilling an immediate sense of unease.

One would assume that a restaurant boasting the name "Hibachi Super Buffet" would exude grandeur and offer a culinary voyage worthy of its moniker. Alas, dear reader, my hopes were shattered the moment my family and I surveyed the offerings laid bare before us. This so-called buffet was a pitiful imitation of the vibrant flavors and quality ingredients one would anticipate at an Asian eatery. In fact, it would be more fitting to christen this establishment "JUST LIKE" Hibachi Super Buffet, as each lackluster dish resembled a feeble attempt to replicate its authentic counterpart.

The General Tso's chicken, purportedly a savory delight, was a mere amalgamation of sweetness and sourness floating in a tepid, flavorless broth. The sushi, devoid of any semblance of freshness, lacked the presence of fish and sat at room temperature, posing a potential health hazard. However, the pinnacle of disappointment arrived in the form of the pork-filled wonton—a culinary travesty that left an indelible mark on my palate. As I sank my teeth into what should have been a delightful morsel, an overwhelming wave of rancid pork assaulted my taste buds, a stark reminder that the food before me was unequivocally spoiled.

To add insult to injury, our server demonstrated a disregard for basic hygiene practices and an utter lack of professionalism. When our parched throats pleaded for tea refills, we were met with a shocking spectacle. Instead of procuring fresh cups and pouring pristine liquid, our server brazenly seized our used glasses and carelessly combined their contents, oblivious to whose beverage belonged to whom. He then compounded this unhygienic act by topping off the remnants with tea from a questionable pitcher, which had resided upon a table teeming with soiled dishes. The origins of this pitcher, its age, and its purpose remained shrouded in mystery. Needless to say, not a drop of this tainted concoction touched our lips.

Our ill-fated encounter with Hibachi Super Buffet reached its crescendo as we hastily settled the bill, leaving behind our uneaten and unsavory fare. Urgency consumed us as we raced to a nearby gas station, desperately seeking solace for our wretched stomachs. Regrettably, our digestive systems soon revolted, and we were left expelling the regrettable remnants of our ill-advised ingestion.

In light of the abysmal food quality, flagrant health code violations, and a complete disregard for the well-being of its patrons, I implore you, dear reader, to heed my warning. Hibachi Super Buffet stands as an affront to culinary excellence and a hazard to the unsuspecting diner. Let this review serve as an appeal to the authorities and discerning individuals alike—this establishment

must be shut down indefinitely. Do not walk, but run from this place. Flee from this town, and may your journey lead you to culinary destinations that celebrate the art of gastronomy with the reverence...

RUN, RUN WHILE YOU STILL CAN.

TOURISTS TAKE HEED: DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT TAKE THE 3.8 STAR RATING AS "GOOD ENOUGH TO TRY."

In our defense, the place was busy when we drove by and decided to stop. This is the nastiest place we've seen in a VERY long time, but maybe it's because where we live in North Georgia it would've been shut down long before reaching this state of disrepair and dilapidation. The entire place is dimly lit (they obviously don't want you to see what you're eating), there's black mold on many of the ceiling tiles, the booths and carpet are tattered, and the entire place smells slightly of wet dog. I didn't really notice how bad it was until I looked around and realized the smell wasn't coming from the guy behind us. I also personally with my very own eyes witnessed a server accidentally drop a pan of vanilla pudding in the serving bar where the pans rest above either hot water for hot items or ice water for cold items. Water splashed EVERYWHERE, and a large amount went in the pan. She picked the pan of pudding out of the water, proceeded to STIR THE WATER INTO THE PUDDING, and wipe the edge of the pan off before returning it to the serving bar. The jello, fruit, and other dessert items the water splashed onto were completely ignored. Neither one of us used the restrooms, but I feel like reading the rest of the reviews (after we left, of course) it's probably a blessing in disguise, lest we catch something Ajax won't wash off. I'm not sure that there are enough negative adjectives in the English language to describe this place, and unfortunately zero stars wasn't an option. Unless you're the county health inspector, steer waaaaaaaaay clear of this cesspool of an establishment. It truly doesn't deserve to be labeled a restaurant.

Will update in the event of my death from eating California rolls, puffy chicken, and 3/4 of an egg roll before noticing the mold and witnessing the...

Not a "super buffet" one star because I can't give it less. My husband and I visited on a Friday evening, arrived around 8pm, closing time was 9:30. First impression the place looked dingy and dirty, patriotic decorations that look like they've been hanging since July 4th last year or the year before, the wall by the cashier was signed with lots of previous visitors and looked very tacky. Got seated then went to use the restroom to wash hands, wasn't very clean, should've left then, but we were traveling all day and hungry. Went to serve up a plate and most of the buffet was nearly empty except for desserts, a server was cleaning out several pans as if to bring out fresh food, so we just picked a few items off the buffet and sat down waiting for more food to come out, however no fresh food came out and they seated nearly 20 more people in the hour we were there! The people that arrived also picked a few items and sat down, I could hear some of the surrounding guests asking for items to be put out on the buffet, but instead they offered to bring them a serving from the kitchen, very nice of them, but with a nearly empty buffet already, that's not what you'd expect when you arrive to eat at a "buffet"! Normally I really enjoy Sushi, but the Sushi didn't look fresh, it was very dried out, and fell apart when trying to serve it, several empty trays, and again not much of a variety to choose from. While eating what little was remaining, a waitress brought a broom to the carpet and whisked away in the area surrounding our table, imagining the stuff that was being stirred up while doing that, we were finished and will...