Hayashi Buffet — Restaurant in Lubbock

First and foremost, to all the complainer's/whiner's... IT's A BUFFET!!!...don't show up to any buffet right when they open (10:30am-12pm, between 2-5pm, nor 7pm-Close... ONLY go during "Rush Hour"!!). Of course it's the same ol', same ol' in most run of the mill restaurants, be thankful it's still cheap! Yes, its it "lukewarm"... can't keep cooking the food while it's waiting for you to enjoy (same as a backyard bbq or family/friends party or get together!! Common Sense does wanders ;) Also, the one's that complained about the restroom(s) and say they didn't use it... You are disgusting for NOT washing your hands lol... SHAME On YOU! As for the Hayashi Buffet all around 5*! I eat here every time I travel to UMC for Dr. appointments...AFTER I see the Cardiologist LMAO. The best black pepper chicken I've ever had... I'm addicted to it. They have everything I prefer eating at an Asian buffet, and also enchiladas, tacos, pizza, nuggets, a salad and dessert bar for others to enjoy. Customers keep the Hibachi Grill (its Teppanyaki style - not hibachi) guy(s) busy. I have noticed they do take the time to explain to newby customer's how the process works I always request farthest away from the grill due to all the clinking n clunking... as I mentioned... that grill is busy lol. Customer service has been awesome!! Lady at register is normally grump (owner I believe), but you can get her to smile/laugh sometimes if ya know how to do it ;). Just don't bs her on age for discounted price... she knows better lol! My pet peeve is when I set my drink down at edge of table for a refill, waiter/waitress walks by and ignores you, NOT HERE... they refill when drink is half to 3/4s empty (cuz I will slurp till refilled) and keeps used empty plates cleared!! Amazing job... Thank you! Needs to dust off decor up...

We knew going in that we were risking a hot, fresh meal because this was a buffet, and it was 1 pm when we walked in. We were greeted and charged at walk-in, seated, and then served by a very nice and attentive gentleman. The selection at the buffet was 10 out of 10. They offered a little of everything! I noticed they had hibachi in the rear of the restaurant. I talked to a very nice young man who talked me through the process and how to make my selections. He treated me very kindly, like we were having a chat among friends. While I waited for my food, I checked out the sushi. They had so many options, but I went with the California roll. I also made some selections at the buffet. I sat down and had my hibachi, and it was so good! Hot and fresh! The sushi was disappointing. You could tell it had been sitting for a while. The food selections from the buffet were the same, lukewarm, and definitely could tell they had been sitting for a while. The sugar puff and rolls were so good! The ribs and fried rice were tasty as well. But I feel like if you want to enjoy it and get hot and fresh food, you need to show up right when they open. Price was about $20 per person, it's a little cheaper during the week. All in all, it was a good experience. My son chose this place for his bday and was happy with his choice. I think we will go back, but probably soon as they open. Shout out to the very nice young man (and his wife who worked there also) from Guatemala working the hibachi. I appreciate...

I'm thinking I got duped again. somebody help me if I'm wrong. i went on Wednesdays evening at 5pm, myself 4 teens and a child (5-11) orders 2 sodas and the rest got waters. so $12.99 x 5 is $65 plus $9 for the child... the bill was $103 and change...that's a lot of tax or those are 2 expensive drinks. was tired and didn't think...gave a tip in the beginning when paying.....stupid me????

my wife reminded me that i made the same complaint when I went to it when it was "Dragon Buffet"

fool me twice shame on me

the people are nice. but if the are purposely adding additional people to us fools who aren't paying attention...then maybe its an act? and not so nice

it was not too bad if it was $13 per person. you get full. many thinks taste strange. the chicken in the General Taos - yes they have it labeled this way(would have been hilarious if there was a C in the middle of Taos...general tacos anyone???... looks pink not like chicken. Even though it is fully cooked??? things taste similar though. some things were actually really good. but, I don't think ill be...