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UMI is a unique, modern way of cuisine offering a variety of the foremost healthiest food that will satisfy your craving. UMI Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet makes dining to its finest. We present the most welcoming hospitality that ensures an unbeatable dining experience. Our knowledgeable chefs focus on sourcing only the most pristine ingredients; creating innovative, but flavorful ideas on the menu. We offer a wide menu selection inspired by hearty, simple, yet delicious food from all over the world.
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Address: 3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Phone: (267) 969-5462
Website: https://www.umibuffet.com/
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Reviews
Kaine Nguyen
look great but doesn’t taste as good as before. for over 40$ (not included tip & taxes) this is not so worth it.
no whole lobster and abalone only stir fried dead lobster which is so gooey.
not gonna come back after being a loyal since they open
… moreno whole lobster and abalone only stir fried dead lobster which is so gooey.
not gonna come back after being a loyal since they open
Rony Sarker
We visited on Saturday just after 11:00 AM, and it was a disappointing experience. Most food stations weren’t fully open, and we had to ask several times just to get our hot pot started. Even then, the hot pot station was empty until about 11:20 AM. Once the food arrived, there were no tongs or spoons available at the hot pot or ramen stations. Much of the food appeared to be leftovers from the previous day rather than fresh. To top it off, despite around $40/pp price tag and horrible service, they added a mandatory 10% service charge. We won’t be returning.
… moreKayla
My partner and I loved this place! A bit more expensive than other buffets but very much worth it. The food is amazing, great quality and lots of variety. The staff were very friendly and attentive. All you can eat sushi, hot pot, hibachi, seafood and more. There’s more I didn’t get to try because I was so full, I’ll definitely be back again to try more.
… moreChad Winkler
I found out about Umi via a local YouTuber who specializes in restaurants in the Philly and South Jersey areas and I was intrigued by the buffet that offers a good variety of seafood. So as a treat, I decided to give it a try.
Umi, compared to many buffets I’ve been to is very bright on the inside, well-lit and overall kept very clean. The latter in particular is a big one for a buffet with the amount of food and guest turnover. It’s a very different aesthetic than most buffets I’ve been to, so it might be something that will take some adjustment to. The only critique I have is that I found the music to be a little louder than I prefer; if the volume was a just a little lower then I think it would work.
One of Umi’s big draws is the AYCE lobster tails. During the week, it’s baked tail with cheese and one the weekend it’s steamed lobster tail. One big thing – definitely try to catch them as they just come out to ensure they are fresh. It is AYCE, but you can only get one at a time. They have drawn butter so for many, that’s what they’ll get for that but here’s a fun idea…take advantage of the hotpot sauce bar and make your own sauce to dip your tails in.
They also have a very good selection of sushi as well…and sashimi. Sashimi on a buffet is very rare and I was glad to see it. Overall, the different pieces of sashimi I had were pretty good and I was glad to see tuna, salmon and I presume red snapper. Their maki rolls were pretty good too though I was a little disappointed to not see a Philly roll or a spicy tuna roll there.
As mentioned, they have a hotpot bar. You will have to ask your server for the broth and they will bring out the bowl with your choice of broth (for most, start with a tomato or mushroom broth and work up from there). They have a cold bar that has the various goodies to cook in your broth including a good variety of “meatballs.” Though unlike a hotpot restaurant, they don’t quite has as much selection of the thin pieces of meat. They also have a pretty good sauce bar as well, though I would recommend they use different spoons for the liquids as the normal spoons make it difficult to ladle out your liquids like sesame oil or soy sauce.
The only real disappointment was their hibachi. They had a decent, though narrow selection of ingredients for their hibachi and the cook who was working that station slightly overcooked my beef. A bit a critique here would be that I’d like to see the cook able to cook my meat to order if it’s beef and a little more selection of the sauces. The teriyaki was a bit too sweet for my taste; I would have liked to have the option to have a more savory sauce to go with that.
As a big plus, the price of the buffet also includes all the boba you can drink. Most places will charge extra for boba drinks and Umi has a good selection of different boba teas.
Overall there was a good selection of seafood options and even crab legs to dine on and plenty of cooked options as well. They also have some dim sum items as well.
As a note, they have gone to adding a service charge to your bills to not require tipping. So that base price of $39.00 will be closer to $46 when adding tax and service charges. There is a slight discount if you pay cash as well.
While I won’t be going here frequently, I would like to come back and hopefully see the quality of what they are serving improve and maybe take some feedback from the guests to improve the experience further.
… moreUmi, compared to many buffets I’ve been to is very bright on the inside, well-lit and overall kept very clean. The latter in particular is a big one for a buffet with the amount of food and guest turnover. It’s a very different aesthetic than most buffets I’ve been to, so it might be something that will take some adjustment to. The only critique I have is that I found the music to be a little louder than I prefer; if the volume was a just a little lower then I think it would work.
One of Umi’s big draws is the AYCE lobster tails. During the week, it’s baked tail with cheese and one the weekend it’s steamed lobster tail. One big thing – definitely try to catch them as they just come out to ensure they are fresh. It is AYCE, but you can only get one at a time. They have drawn butter so for many, that’s what they’ll get for that but here’s a fun idea…take advantage of the hotpot sauce bar and make your own sauce to dip your tails in.
They also have a very good selection of sushi as well…and sashimi. Sashimi on a buffet is very rare and I was glad to see it. Overall, the different pieces of sashimi I had were pretty good and I was glad to see tuna, salmon and I presume red snapper. Their maki rolls were pretty good too though I was a little disappointed to not see a Philly roll or a spicy tuna roll there.
As mentioned, they have a hotpot bar. You will have to ask your server for the broth and they will bring out the bowl with your choice of broth (for most, start with a tomato or mushroom broth and work up from there). They have a cold bar that has the various goodies to cook in your broth including a good variety of “meatballs.” Though unlike a hotpot restaurant, they don’t quite has as much selection of the thin pieces of meat. They also have a pretty good sauce bar as well, though I would recommend they use different spoons for the liquids as the normal spoons make it difficult to ladle out your liquids like sesame oil or soy sauce.
The only real disappointment was their hibachi. They had a decent, though narrow selection of ingredients for their hibachi and the cook who was working that station slightly overcooked my beef. A bit a critique here would be that I’d like to see the cook able to cook my meat to order if it’s beef and a little more selection of the sauces. The teriyaki was a bit too sweet for my taste; I would have liked to have the option to have a more savory sauce to go with that.
As a big plus, the price of the buffet also includes all the boba you can drink. Most places will charge extra for boba drinks and Umi has a good selection of different boba teas.
Overall there was a good selection of seafood options and even crab legs to dine on and plenty of cooked options as well. They also have some dim sum items as well.
As a note, they have gone to adding a service charge to your bills to not require tipping. So that base price of $39.00 will be closer to $46 when adding tax and service charges. There is a slight discount if you pay cash as well.
While I won’t be going here frequently, I would like to come back and hopefully see the quality of what they are serving improve and maybe take some feedback from the guests to improve the experience further.
IEST
This was my first visit to this buffet while on a business trip, and I’m truly impressed. The restaurant is exceptionally clean and fresh, with an inviting and vibrant atmosphere. The staff are friendly and professional, creating a genuinely welcoming experience. There’s an incredible variety of dishes to choose from, all beautifully presented.
A special thank you to Samantha for taking the time to show me around and making me feel like a VIP guest. I’ll definitely be returning soon to try the hot pot , the selection looks fantastic! Promote this lady, she is amazing!
… moreA special thank you to Samantha for taking the time to show me around and making me feel like a VIP guest. I’ll definitely be returning soon to try the hot pot , the selection looks fantastic! Promote this lady, she is amazing!
Skylar Lay
This buffet blew my mind!!! Abby was an incredibly nice and fun server as well for us. The selection here is awesome and allowed me to try many things that I haven’t been able to before, like real mochi, milk tea, dim sum, sea snails, full crawfish, and different clams and oysters. Plus a whole fridge of fun boba drinks in their own name!
… moreChris
It’s ok…
Honestly it’s just ok. All we had was the buffet this visit. I will give a more in depth review after we go back and try the hot pot.
We were pretty miffed that the price is $40 on the weekend, not the advertise $30.
Also, there is an auto grad of 10% on every bill FYI, they call it a “service fee”
… moreHonestly it’s just ok. All we had was the buffet this visit. I will give a more in depth review after we go back and try the hot pot.
We were pretty miffed that the price is $40 on the weekend, not the advertise $30.
Also, there is an auto grad of 10% on every bill FYI, they call it a “service fee”
Stephen 777
Here for the 1st time. Place is spacious and well laid out. Even the wash room was clean which was really a plus for me. Service was pleasant and attentive. We enjoyed a nice variety of dishes and even the hot pot. For the price we paid it was a bargain. Will be here again next time when we are in the neighborhood.
… moreSeven Heredia
MUST TRY THIS SPOT. I was looking for a hot pot / sea food boil restaurant and this is definitely the place to go. Scenery is absolutely beautiful! There’s so many different things to try, well seasoned, very clean, very peaceful and the workers are respectful. The all you can eat buffet dinner was amazing, and all drinks are included. Please give this place a chance, I will definitely come back. Well worth the 90 minute drive!
… moreBell
Hit up this buffet and I’m seriously impressed! The crab legs were super sweet and fresh, the crawfish have some spicy favor on it, and that whole live blue crab was on point, fresh that’s what I came here for. The sushi rolls were fresh too, not dry or fishy at all.
They’ve got a hot pot setup where you can cook your own meat (those beef rolls were perfect for that). The broth was flavorful and made everything taste even better. Also grabbed a fruity drink that hit the spot.
Overall, everything was fresh, tasty, and worth it. If you’re into seafood and hot pot, definitely check this place out. I’m 100% coming back for round two
… moreThey’ve got a hot pot setup where you can cook your own meat (those beef rolls were perfect for that). The broth was flavorful and made everything taste even better. Also grabbed a fruity drink that hit the spot.
Overall, everything was fresh, tasty, and worth it. If you’re into seafood and hot pot, definitely check this place out. I’m 100% coming back for round two