Fuji buffet — Restaurant in Tampa

Do yourself a favor and either lower your expectations or spend your money for a better meal somewhere else. The pictures are almost false advertising. The unlimited Asian drinks that were included as well as the cool looking ice creams are a bust and myth. There are much less options than depicted in those pictures and videos on social media. Maybe when they first opened but not now! The ice creams were literally to the tune of chocolate, vanilla, strawberry or orange sherbert but all of which came in a Styrofoam cup with a pull back lid like a Dixie cup. The Boba drinks were 3 flavors and the bottled Asian drinks had only one flavor choice. The Hibachi had steak, very few pieces of semi-slimy chicken, and some shrimp to choose from and the veggies consisted of zucchini, onions, mushrooms and peppers and there were noodles but that was it. I chose a moderate spice Terriaki soy for my Hibachi and they did a good job with the flavors but it was a very awkward and unprofessional set up. There was no one stationed were the Hibachi area was but to the right was the sushi station and staff coming in and out of the back with rolling carts for clean up and buffet items for replenishment and when I asked one of the employees by the sushi if they do the cooking for the Hibachi they said yes and took my raw items and said it would be a few minutes, but I didn't see where they cook it so I'm assuming they take it in the back and then bring it out once it's ready and ring a bell for you to come and pick it up. I went up to find it and it was off to the side slightly behind the raw station and I had to reach in between to obtain it and it was again, unmanned. The buffet items for the hot food were okay but not great. The selection was surprisingly smaller than the majority and definitely smaller than depicted in pictures and videos that have been featured. They did have snow crab both hot and cold but the flavors were just okay. The butter was more like movie theater popcorn oil but definitely not real butter. It was clearly a butter flavored oil of sorts. The General Tso's chicken was lacking in flavor and the coconut shrimp was sub par at best. It wasn't a very clean place and the decor was beyond basic and felt slightly dated and dingy. They also had crawfish. I'd say unless you're going for unlimited snow crab or crawfish and butter isn't important to you, then this is not worth the drive or price because you can get better buffet items in most Chinese buffets for $22 for dinner. If you know you know, and now,...

My first visit to Fuji Buffet was, unfortunately, a lesson in tempered expectations. I went in hopeful, but the experience left much to be desired on almost every front, leaving me questioning its value and appeal.

Let’s start with the food: while there was an impressive variety, the quality didn’t match the quantity. Most of the dishes I tried were lackluster and bland, with none leaving a lasting impression. The freshness of some items was questionable, and the overall presentation did little to inspire confidence. For the price, I expected at least a handful of standout options, but everything fell squarely into the realm of mediocrity.

The service was equally forgettable. While the staff performed their duties adequately—clearing plates and refilling drinks when prompted—there was no sense of warmth or hospitality. It felt mechanical, like they were simply going through the motions, which further dulled the overall experience.

Then there’s the ambiance, which was perhaps the most perplexing part of the visit. The décor was an odd mishmash, with some design choices bordering on bizarre. Decorations that wouldn’t feel out of place in a restroom adorned the dining area, creating an uncanny and unsettling atmosphere. It was difficult to relax or enjoy the meal amidst such disjointed surroundings.

Ultimately, Fuji Buffet is a classic case of “you get what you pay for,” except even that feels generous. For what they charge, the value just isn’t there—neither in the food nor in the overall experience. As someone who frequently reviews restaurants, I can say with confidence that there are far better options out there. Spending a little more at a different establishment will likely yield a much more enjoyable and satisfying meal.

In conclusion, I wouldn’t recommend Fuji Buffet to anyone. If you’re considering giving it a try, my advice is simple: skip it. There are countless other restaurants where you can spend your money and time more wisely, leaving you with a memorable experience for all the...

I wish that I would have read the reviews prior to coming but I didnt. Unfortunately this was one of the first times ive been mislead so badly from social media. To start my family doesnt eat much seafood so the crabs and crawfish were not anything to impress us so if your interested it visiting specifically for that maybe its a good spot.

We drove 1 hour to get here and upon walking in I was pretty disappointed. The place was quiet weird and equally the staff was as well.

For food almost everything was pretty much lacking, the sushi which I was most excited for was terrible. The main buffet was also pretty unsatisfying and for more context that was the worst general chicken ive ever tried which should be an easy staple at any buffet.

The boba is warm as it just sit on top of the ice, its also pretty questionable how old it is. Most of the food is not labeled so its kinda a guessing game as to what your putting on your plate and whether you would like it or not. Even the deserts had no labels and there is not much to choose from other than a good go to which would be a small ice cream cup.

The hibachi area no one stands there to cook the food so it was feeling inconvenient to ask but rightfully we paid to eat here with that being an option to us. The hibachi was good but ive been to other buffets that offer the same quality.

Bathroom was extremely odd a bit gross and the building itself could of used more rehabilitation before opening up as a restaurant.

Restaurant is huge but it was hot inside, personally its arguable that it's inexpensive. Maybe if you visit for lunch but I will never return even at a lunch rate. There are easily many great all you can eat or regular dinning experiences that will offer way better food for the same...