Kirin Japanese Seafood & Sushi Buffet — Restaurant in Houston

This is really a 2 1/2 star review as it was not at all good. The only thing it had that no other buffet has is the snow crab legs and that was the only reason we tried this place. At 29 dollars a person it wasn’t a terrible price considering you get other things too. The snow crab legs were good. sweet and meaty. I just prefer mine warm but they have it cold. my fingers get uncomfortably cold and I hate the feeling but that’s just me I guess. I didn’t like the way they put a small amount of the crab legs out. It was on a small plate. they would have to refill it over 5 + times per dinner I would assume.

As for the other food, the selection was very slim ( like one long table for main dish and 1 for dessert and salad) . Hardly any choices and the taste is not that great. Crawfish were black inside and dry which is an indication it may be frozen or just old and not fresh. Even this sushi area was just one small table. I don’t eat sushi so can’t comment There but slim selections too .

They had three types of cake - carrot , chocolate and coffee. The carrot and coffee were good. They literally put out only 4 slices out at a time was so strange. I mean most Buffet fill out the whole table with cakes but this one they just put a few at a time. They had a few cookies and some puffs but that’s it. no fruit except canned peaches. Worst dessert in all the buffets I have been to.

Overall a huge disappointment. Will not be...

Soooo I was in a very big dilemma when I was deciding to go to this restaurant because of the mixed reviews. Some of the recurring negative comments were that "there is a lot of empty pans on the serving line" or "it's to small in there dinner room" or even " the food isn't fresh enough". Some when I came to the restaurant I really understood what they comment's were saying, but they were leaving out the most important part of their review and it was the "why?" I found some of what they were saying to be true but when I sat down and began to eat I understand stood. The reason why there are some empty pans on the serving line its because the food is amazing!!! I mean its super fresh, hot and delicious. It seems like they just cook the right amount to keep the food tasting fresh so it worth the little time you wait for fresh food and it's never no longer than about 4 minutes on a new dish. People are eating the food so far because it really good. The dinner room looks small but where your sitting down you really can't tell. The food here is fresh, hot and delicious!!! This is a must try!!! And definitely worth...

Have you wondered why this place is open for about 7 hours a day? Well it’s because they over charger ridiculously on the bill and tip for mediocre food. The food was dried and cold. There were very little times where I found warm food but nothing freshly hot. The shrimp was breaking apart. You would think at least the sushi bar would be good but not at all. The fish was dried and everything looked like it was there for a whole day. When the bill came we paid about $190 which included tip. The tip was included so you don’t get to pick how much you give to them. It was for a family of 7 and 3 kids that didn’t really eat because of the limited amount of selection. The $24 tip was charged with the bill. Usually we pay around $80 at a regular buffet with a $5 tip. But I’m telling you I was in shock. The tip should be given out of the heart as generosity, not forced. The workers there are already getting paid. And they want us to pay more just because they refill and picked up our plates?! They can easily fool people because it’s “exotic food” but be careful guys! Get your money worth of food...