I was freaken OVERWHELMED!!!!!!! Seriously!!!! I had to take a step back and just soak in ALL THE GLORIOUS DELICIOUSNESS that Kumo had to offer... There...Was...EVERYTHING!!!!!!!! No bother trying to tell ya's what this MAMMOTH buffet has to offer, just think what you want and yes, you will find it...I was there for over an hour and had a boatload of offerings and STILL did not get everything I wanted as again, the offerings are just GINORMOUS!!!!!! You want a substantial buffet for a reasonable price? KUMO!!!!!!!!!!!
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Meredith W.
With being to Kumo a couple years ago, my boyfriend and I decided to give this place another visit. Let's just say I wish I knew about Fuji across the street. There was a major quality difference from a couple of years ago with both the food and the service. We were seated and went to get our food. The sushi selection was not as good as I remembered it last time. One of the hand rolls I tried had to be one of the saltiest things I have ever eaten. The hot dishes weren't that great, either. I like fish, but a lot of the fish dishes had this strange "ginger sauce" on them and I didn't feel brave enough to try it. I enjoyed the crab legs and the crayfish, but that doesn't say much. The desserts were ok, they had this crepe station that was alright, I wish they would use real whipped cream instead of this mysterious substance from a bag. I try and not say anything about the service at buffets, but damn. It was very hard to get drink refills and our plates stayed with us for a while. I saw a few of them just sitting in the corner talking to one another. I will be taking my business to Fuji across the street. They are over $5 cheaper and have a far better quality of food and service for the cheaper price.
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Nk C.
Atmosphere- it's a buffet so don't expect excellent ambience. Service- A, everyone was so prompt with clearing away dishes and refilling the drinks. Food- for what it is, the quality is better than some places. I'm not a big buffet person and only came because a family member was adamant about coming here.
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Jeff B.
2.5 stars. Went here with a big group. service was decent, spicy tuna rolls , seared tuna, shrimp, clams, soups, and Japanese salads. Not so good I was disappointed with the sushi selection, had to ask for sashimi, cooked fish was old and snow crab was not present. 15% gratuity added when plates were not cleared from the table is a lot lame. Buffet is worth 10 to 11 dollars.
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Alisia A.
First time visited this buffet on April 6, 2013, we were so impressed that we started visiting it basically every week or every other weekend. I guess we are creatures of habit. Let me tell you, we love this place. The decor is so charming, the waiters are friendly and the food is very tasty with a very large selection. We enjoyed the hibachi, loved all of the sushi and the prepared food was very tasty. The service is always very nice and welcoming. You can tell how good the place is by how busy the place is. I definitely encourage anyone to try it! You will probably not be disappointed. I mean where can you get all of this sushi, habachi and other food selections for such a great price?!
(5)
Steve B.
I want to Kumo Japanese seafood buffet for lunch today. There was food everywhere probably 24 to 38 types of sushi, 2 to 3 different types of shrimp, spicy octopus and fried squid as well as more typical Chinese style food. The salad bar was amazing and there was ample dessert choices. All in all for about $10 a person it was an amazing meal. Everything was fresh hot and delicious. I would deathly recommend checking this place out and I would gladly eat there again
(5)
Ashley L.
This is probably going to be one of the b*tchiest reviews that I've written thus far. Forewarning to those who can't handle a little honesty.* Firstly, let me say that I love this place. I'm a foodie, and consider myself someone who knows good food when I see it. Secondly, I was extremely surprised to see such harsh reviews on the food and especially on the price for the buffet: perhaps it's just the clientele from around the area, but a little over 30 bucks for two people for a dinner buffet is cheap as dirt. Where the heck have the people complaining about the price been eating for dinner, Mickey D's? For gosh sakes...Applebee's costs roughly 15 bucks for a darn pasta entree. Either that, or the people coming here are paying 15 bucks and surpassing all of the unique dishes and expensive seafood and going strait to load up their plates with sweet and sour chicken and rice. Well no wonder you're peeved about paying 15 bucks for the one item you like out of the vast selection of food they have here for the non-picky eaters who eat a variety of things. Now, for people like me who load up my pate with freshly shucked raw oysters and fresh chunks of sashimi, 15 bucks is a steal. But then again, I know how to eat. Now that that's over with...Kumo has a wide variety of food divided into individual sections that make up the buffet. They literally have something for everybody and I've tried the weirdest stuff: from sea snails to a lotus fungus soup that I found out was a type of fungus by googling it...both were pretty good btw. So, to summarize, Kumo is an affordable, yummy spot if you're willing to fill up your plate with all kinds of food and leave here full and satisfied. P.S. Don't forget to grab a scoop of green tea ice cream before you leave! *I've edited my swear words within the review to safer words so my post won't get flagged.
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Rodney W.
Took the family to Kumo once again. This is our favorite Japanese buffet these days. My son specifically asked to go here, so off we went. As usual, the sushi and hot offerings were tasty and fresh. I definitely stuffed myself with noodles, rice, dumplings, and even a cherry crepe! I tasted a crawdad this time and it was good too. You just pull the tail off and munch on the tasty meat that comes with it. On this trip, the service was off. Our server brought us beverages, but never came back! So no refills. Her tip was reduced and I wrote, "No refills?" on the receipt. Of course I'll be back, we love the food! Four stars for food, two stars for service.
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Brooke B.
Worst sushi I've ever had! The rolls are never fresh, they have obviously been sitting in the refrigerator for about 2 days. And their deep fried rolls are even cold!!! If I'm eating a deep fried roll I'm hoping it will at least be somewhat warm. The fish is bad quality as well, always discolored and a bad texture. Being from California, this place is an absolute disgrace to the sushi world and should be ashamed of themselves for calling what they have "sushi". Go across the street to fuji, its a better price and it's much better quality for the quality sushi you get there.
(1)
Heather H.
Too expensive... more than $34 for two people. They cheap out on their sushi. If you love imitation crab swimming in bread crumbs and mayonnaise, this might be your gig. They don't prepare their rice quite right.. It's always hard. Also, if you want miniscule slices of sashimi, there's only a 20% chance you'll get any. I don't know, I always regret it when I go.
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Inday R.
When they first open we were very impressed that I even go here on my lunch hour from time to time. However as time passes by they started going cheap on everything. Their servers are friendly but boy do we have to keep bugging them for water/pop. They seem to be in a dazed and doesn't follow through with their tables. Be forewarn that if you are a heavy water drinker like myself --- order an extra glass of water otherwise your throat is going to end up dry. The food is okay but PLEEEEEAASSEE change the damned menu!!! ... They have the same exact lunch/dinner food with an exception of one to two items that maybe the most they will change once in a full blue moon. The price is not worth paying for something so mediocre unless you have money to throw around and doesn't care for the quality of the food.
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Scotty D.
The sushi is not good. I love sushi, I have tried giving this place multiple chances and it has disappointed every time.. The food is either soggy, or over cooked, and hard. Two people costs around $33 to eat. Lower the prices to fit the quality of product.
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Gina C.
Came here primarily to try out the sushi, but was much more impressed with their other offerings. They did have a wide selection of sushi, but I didn't think any of their sushi offerings were exceptional. My favorite part was the extensive soup selection. I think they had 6 soups on the buffet the night I went, 4 of which I had never tried before. For me, that was a huge plus! I would go again.
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Ben G.
Went here because of the good reviews. Probably one of the largest buffets I have ever been to. That said it was a sea of mediocrity and in many cases below that. Everything seemed to have a bitter dry after taste. I don't know about you but I like cherrystone clams with hot drawn butter not swimming in steamed water. Same thing for the crab legs served cold instead of hot. The Tamaki rolls were stuffed with Hellmans mayonnaise. The wonton soup was inedible. How do you screw up wonton soup? The biggest wontons I have ever seen but absolutely the weirdest taste imaginable. I can honestly say in the entire buffet not one item stood out that was worth eating. I take it back the green tea ice cream was very good but by that time I was so disappointed I was no longer interested. I can't see all the hoopla in this place. I could have went to lowly McDonalds and had a better meal.
(1)
Becca B.
For $15.99 dinner on Saturday, it's the best bargain! Numerous choices! You can find authentic Chinese rib soup here, sweat sour fish... I think this is the best Chinese buffet in town!
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Janet B.
Never ate sushi until coming to kumos. Let me tell you, it's the BEST food I have ever tasted. My bf and I come here almost every other week because we are addicted to the sushi.
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Darlene A.
I have been going to Kumo for years - its previous name escapes me now. At any rate, a lot of Filipinos I know enjoy going there, my family is no exception. However, over the past year, I noticed a serious decline in the quality of food. Sushi never disappoints, it is the rest of the menu that does. I have eaten there for lunch, dinner, & during their dim sum. And, today, was the final straw. My won ton soup was barely warm, the salmon was over done / dry, the hibachi rice was barely cooked (grains were as hard as the peas), hot tea as barely hot, jumbo shrimps were over cooked, & we saw a server put the fresh crab legs on the buffet with her bare hands. Almost everything I ate was flavorless. This used to. be a place I would recommend to people. I can't do that any more. It is sad that the dessert (ice cream!l) was the best part of an expensive meal. It wasn't worth the $100 spent on 6 people there. The next time we need a place.to celebrate something, it won't be there.
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Lani M.
Okay I didn't expect this place to have amazing food but I was definitely surprised at how bad it was. The sushi specifically. Most of the rolls were poorly made and falling apart. But none of them were fresh at all. The avocado in the Cali rolls were brown, like they were sitting out since the day before. The rice was super chewy and hard too. It was just bad. I paid $15 to take a few bites of bad sushi and then settle for eating a pile of rice with chicken that would be about $7 from any other Chinese place. Definitely not worth it.
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Melissa G.
As far as buffets go, this is one is a lot better than Yellow Tail in Akron. They have a large sushi variety and all the fried seafood combinations you can imagine. Most of the sushi is quite edible. The stir-fry station was actually very good. Most of the sushi tasted relatively fresh and good as far as buffet sushi goes. Once again, I've never had buffet sushi that beat real restaurant sushi. However, be wary of the Nigiri and Sashimi advertised on their website. They use very little fish for the Nigiri, like a sliver of tuna with a ton of rice, not to mention the lack of freshness. On top of that the salmon Nigiri looks diabolically and artificially bright red. The Sashimi was actually pretty good, but they only put out one batch the entire hour or so I was there and it was gone within 5 seconds. Beware of the obese, experienced buffet aficionados who will swoop in next to you and take the entire tray of Sashimi while you are standing in front of the sushi attendant who just put it down. Another issue is that the restaurant seems to have a constant plumbing problem. The first time I was there a year ago, my friend witnessed massive diarrhea all over the toilet seat when he was about to use the restroom. I was thinking about using the restroom before I left, but I overheard the waiters laughing about how the toilet got clogged again (I understand Chinese) so I passed.
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Hauhang Y.
Food is fine.but they raised the price every year. Finally. fuji Japanese buffet cross the Street just opened few days ago. We saved like 5 bucks each person for same kind of food.
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J. H.
Saturday lunch...place was relatively busy. Interesting that there were many Asian people eating there, as that would indicate the food would be of quality. That said, this wasn't significantly better or worse than any other Chinese buffet I've tried. A couple of the dishes were good (Mango chicken, crab rangoon), but the hot & sour soup was lukewarm and gelatinous. I decided to move on to something else when I had to remove chunks of gelatin from the bowl. We shared a few pieces of sushi (only cooked stuff), and they were okay, but I didn't want to press my luck by having more than a few pieces. One last complaint - while my daughter's meal was discounted ($5.99), the regular lunch price is $11.99...a little on the pricy side.
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Kristen W.
I'd say this place toys on the more authentic side of buffets in the area. They have an udon noodle station, hibachi station, dim sum counter (try the steamed buns), normal Chinese food, and a ton of sushi options. The sushi is some of the best neo buffet sushi I've had. So many fresh options. I also like that the rolls are smaller and not gargantuan. The chinese food is pretty decent but nothing stand out. The crab legs and oysters for dinner were awesome and huge, blew away my expectations. This is one of the better buffets in the area.
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gale g.
We've been here a few times now and we really like it. There is just so much food you could never taste it all in one visit probably not in four visits. My BIL is Japanese so I know great sushi. Their sushi is very good but not great. They have different things on the buffet but I have never seen pigs feet on a buffet but they have them here. They are tasty. They have seaweed salad near the sushi and this has to be my favorite thing there, can't get enough! The service varies from excellent to average depending on who is working. But as most places if you frequent a place and you tip well I think the service is usually better, word gets around. Well I think we'll be planning a trip here again soon. Happy Eating.
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Sue H.
Just A chinese buffet!!!!! Lady chef in sushi area serves only to white Americans for sashimi. Not a good emplye manner. Overall, foods are not displayed in clean condition. Food inspection needs to come by soon. They also never filled in oysters.
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Ebony J.
I love this place!! A friend took me here for my birthday and I have to say that I'm in love. I'm not a sushi person but I love it because of the wonderful vegetarian sushi options!! It was delicious! They even had tofu sushi!! Eat here please I beg you! You won't be disappointed!
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Victoria H.
I know someone who caught them dumpster diving in the Marcs dumpster,taking old produce.I haven't been back since.
(1)
Joel E.
This place is a favorite gathering place of my extended family to meet at, so I've been here many times. Though I've been to quite a few Asian buffets, they're not really on my priority list of places to dine. However, I must admit that Kumo is probably one of the best buffets I've been to. They have an expansive selection of food, especially on the weekends. They have a dedicated sushi bar, which I was expecting to be grocery store bought quality... but, no - they were actually pretty decent. They have crab legs for dinner, and dim sum on the weekends... also pretty decent. An eclectic salad bar that includes my favorites of seaweed and kimchi. A crepe station and udon noodle station. They also have Mongolian BBQ station!! The rest of the food is pretty standard. As probably true with most buffets, if you want to ensure the freshest food, try going there right when they open - right before noon. Because of my family's affection for this place, I know I'll be back many more times... which I don't mind, at all!
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Mark H.
My first visit was not all that exciting. not a big sushi fan yet . no peper steak.
(4)
Yuanjia Z.
I don't know if I should give this place a three or four, but considering it's price $15 per person during the week (I think a little more if you go over the weekend), I decided to give it a four star. Things I like: Cheap! Very cheap! Surface parking lot available Fresh crepe station Lots of asian american food Things I don't like: Sushi quality is pretty bad - they are usually not that fresh. The sushi makers also don't make them that often and you may have to wait for a long time till you get your favorite ones. Seafood is very limited - I really like king crab legs but they are SO limited at this restaurants. Almost stingy. Customers just waited in their seats till someone take out 10 more legs and EVERYBODY stood up to fight for the few legs. It was a little pathetic. Their raw oysters were not the freshest either but I mean it's a pretty cheap buffet place, so I didn't expect any high quality raw oysters. Overall, a great place to go if you want to get real full without breaking your bank, but if you are looking for quality seafood, I would suggest you going somewhere else.
(4)
Karen W.
Tonight was my second time here. I really like this place, the ambiance is very nice, the music is very relaxing. My favorite dish was the volcano sushi. It is the bomb.
(4)
Sophie Z.
A bunch of friends and I went here for my birthday and it was so much fun! Like a lot of restaurants, they sing when they find out its your birthday. We were serenaded in 3 different languages. It was pretty hilarious. One of the waiters had a gong and was right behind me. The food itself consisted of some pretty generic Asian buffet style foods and some really amazing seafood! It even had some fresh raw oysters. I was a little hesistant to try them at first, but they were really good! The sushi offering was not as full as I would have liked. There were more vegetarian options and only salmon and some tuna. There are definitely better sushi places around if you're interested in sushi, but for its price (14.99 per person), this place is not bad at all.
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Evelyn Q.
Kumo is one of the first sushi buffets I've tried in Cleveland, and you definitely get your bang for your buck. It has an expansive interior with one side of the buffet dedicated to sushi and the other side to Americanized Chinese food. I am between a 3 and 4 star but I will round up to 4. The food was alright, and I will give it four stars in this respect. I don't know why a lot of these reviews are trashing the food at Kumo. You're walking into a buffet that barely puts a dent in most pockets, so you shouldn't expect gourmet French chefs in the kitchen making your food. That's like going to McDonald's and expecting steak. I went during lunch and the lunch buffet was $12. I would say the food is 100 percent worth the price. I didn't see any crab legs or raw oysters, but that may be just a dinner option. The sushi appears fresh. The selection isn't great but it is sufficient. I'm usually not a fan of non-authentic Chinese food, but their Americanized-Chinese food is decent considering that fact. The service, however, was mediocre. Our waitress didn't seem to speak a lick of English. We ordered a Sprite and a hot tea along with waters. The Sprite was actually tonic water and we had to ask to get it switched out. The hot teas or water never got refilled. We felt rushed... especially when we were working on our second plate of food about 15 minutes into sitting down and the server dropped the check off. Kumo satisfies your sushi craving for a fraction of the cost. I would give this restaurant a 3 star if it weren't so inexpensive to eat here. Definitely coming back.
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Melissa D.
I've been to a number of buffets in the area simply because I enjoy sampling many different items. Kumo is by far the best Chinese/Japanese buffet in the area. $14.99 for dinner is an exceptionally reasonable price considering the array of seafood choices such as crab legs, oysters, clams and shrimp. I haven't even mentioned the sushi yet. There were at least 20 different rolls to choose from including hand rolls and nigiri. Next time, I will save room for the udon noodle bowl that's freshly prepared when ordered.
(5)
Samantha B.
I expected better because I heard such great things about Kumo from friends. However I was really disappointed in the sushi selection. Everything seemed to have cream cheese and I hate cream cheese in my sushi. I got excited about the raw oysters, but every time I tried to slurp it, all this dirt and grime from the shell kept sneaking in =( they were very dirty. The dessert selection is uninspiring (just a bunch of pre frozen cakes that have been thawed and cut into little squares) and ice cream. The Crab Rangoon and the spicy octopus salad were really good. For the price I paid, I believe it was $17, I would say it is worth it. However don't go in with high expectations like I did.
(3)
Harry T.
I would love to give them 5 stars but I can't. I have been there for a couple of parties and on my own a few times. If you go when they are busy the food is great. If you go during a slow time it is pretty bad. When busy there is a quick turnover of food, when slow it seems to sit for a very long time and they are not willing to freshen it.
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Jim C.
I took my mom there for dinner. Something so disgusting happened I will never go back. I wanted to get a crepe and went over the crepe station, rang the bell, the fellow came over, I asked for a crepe, he put the crepe batter on the griddle, or whatever it is called and then blew his nose. He did not wash his hands. He did not even use hand sanitizer, nothing. Even if he washed his hands or used hand sanitizer I would not have completed my order. The fact that he did neither makes it even more gross. I told him that I changed my mind and that I didn't want one anymore. What else in the restaurant did he touch without washing his hands or using hand sanitizer? If he was sick I don't think he should be working where he could be exposing others to his germs. I started feeling like I was coming down with something a short time later and by the next morning I had a full blown, bad cold. I don't know for sure I got sick from there but in any case, that was so disgusting I will never go back there. There were other issue I was not happy with.. it was a hot day when we went, sat by the windows but it should not have been warm inside, even by the windows. At least one of the handles in the buffet felt slimy/slippery. Any good aspects of that dinner was overshadowed by that horrible experience of the nose blowing that took place.
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Randy T.
Four stars for value. Kumo Buffet is one of the bigger Asian buffets located in the Cleveland area. For an Asian buffet, the food quality is pretty good. I used to go to Kumo a lot for dinner on the weekends with my friends. Recently, I've realized that it's only $10 if you go for lunch on the weekdays. While lunch (as expected) doesn't give you as many options as dinner, the assortment is still pretty good. They recently started serving dim sum for lunch. The sushi assortment is respectable for lunch hour. At dinner, there are more different nigiri (the two times I've been to lunch, they've only had shrimp and white fish nigiri). And the rolls get more creative at dinner. Is it five star sushi? No. Is it better than the sushi served at most Japanese seafood buffets? Definitely yes. I've never looked at the fish and questioned if it was fresh enough to eat. Another difference I've noticed between lunch and dinner is the number of hot seafood items - at dinner there are more varieties of steamed fish, whole fish, and crawfish. The dessert section could use a little improvement. But otherwise, a decent place to really fill up on cheap seafood.
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Travis B.
Horrible. Let me start out by saying I think buffets can be pretty good under the right circumstances and obviously you don't anticipate gourmet food. This place was awful. The food was all mildly warm not hot even though you could see steam coming from the buffet. I ordered a hot tea & the waitress brought me a mug of just hot water & then was annoyed when I asked for tea not just hot water. It was $20 which was way over priced for the quality of cold crap they served. Lastly, I seen an employee grab the tongs from the fried onions and use them to hold the dirty dish rag to wipe between the food trays and then when he was done put them back in the fried onions for use. After using them with the dirty dish rag! Gross! I would not recommend this place except to the health department. I typically only review places I think are very good and deserve compliments. But occasionally when a restaurant is particularly awful I feel I need to warn people not to waste your money.
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Vickie J.
My daughter and I love to "Andrew Zimmern" restaurants around town. We loved this place for the sushi and dim sum. We will try just about anything. She liked the chicken feet and I liked the frog legs Also they have a warm, sweet soup that I have never eaten anywhere else. It was quite good! There is plenty of food and dinner buffet has a lot of great seafood. We had attentive service, unlike some other reviewers. I say "GO!"
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Elaine Y.
3 stars for damn services. Servers talking on the phone while we were waiting front the door. The one served us looked like we owe her great deal of money. Two servers talked loudly and we can hear what they are discussing, which is really annoying. Moreover, she treated Americans with big smile and warm greetings. How can people from same country be treated like this. Won't come here again unless bad servers are fired. BTW, food is good here compare to others.
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Yuan C.
Growing up in LA, I've had my fair share of Asian buffets. I have to say that Kumo is one of the better buffets I've tried within its price range! I came here on a Monday night, and the dinner price was only $14.99 per person! So cheap! :) There is a huge selection of sushi, seafood, Chinese food, and desserts. They also had a separate station for udon, Mongolian stir fry, and crepes! My favorite items included the sushi hand rolls, fried squid, clams, and green tea ice cream. I also tried their crabs and oysters, which were a bit tasteless in my opinion. Overall, I enjoyed my dining experience here and will most likely be coming back!
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Jean L.
I went to their new location in Strongsville,it is very nice interior decoration ,but is only few table there not busy at all only one satation is open about 6-8 tables ,it is around 6:30, food is not hot and fresh ,soup is too salty, $15.00 for adult even 11yrs old ,7-9 is $7 ,under 7 is $5, for my son is 11 years old pay for $15 for buffet is too much ,only he eat is a plate noodle and chicken broccoli, Crablegs are on the ice no butter to provide . My total bill is about $70 ,it is not worth, we will not come in back there.very disappointed.
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John M. R.
Knowing that buffet style sushi is sub-par with sushi from non-buffet places is critical. This place is very good looking inside and out, clean, friendly staff, and has a good variety of food. Sure most of the sushi is either artificial crab or shrimp, and mostly rice, but for buffet style they keep it fun. I think only one of the 8 different kinds i got was questionable, which, again for buffet style is pretty darn good. The Chinese portion was decent and they also have sweets for dessert, but we didn't have any. They are kid friendly so if you're looking for a more upscale, private ambiance, why the heck are you going to a buffet? They are cheap and if you're looking to smash that craving for sushi, this place fits the bill.
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Alysse B.
After seeing how well Kumo was rated, the boy and I thought we would try it out. Giant mistake. Pros: The service was great. Everything seemed clean. There was a large amount of options to choose from. Cons: The food. The sushi. That one piece that I put in my mouth and then had to restrain myself from vomiting. We expected decent sushi and Asian food... something similar to Watami. Upon entering the space was well lit, busy, and nicely designed. We definitely thought we were in for a good experience. The rolls were fairly bland. Many of them had so little besides the rice that you could not determine what you were eating. I'm adventurous and tried a fairly diverse amount of rolls... there was one that was so foul (I think the fish was left out) that it literally turned my stomach. The rest of the buffet was below mediocre. Lots of greasy items, low in flavor, drenched in salty baths of sauce. Now... perhaps kumo just isn't for us. The place was PACKED. People piled their plates high (and we followed some of their choices... thinking that they "knew" what to get... we were wrong). The best thing about the meal? The store bought fortune cookies. Our bill was $40 for 2 buffet dinners, a beer and a soda. No thanks Kumo... we were truly disappointed.
(1)
David O.
I am normally not your typical seafood fan. I usually tend to shy away from buffets and seafood restaurants all together. So why you ask would i have gone to eat here? I went based on many recommendations from family and friends. I have to say, upon entering the restaurant, i was impressed by not only the lovely decor, but the overall cleanliness of the restaurant, and the number of patrons as it was the dinner hour. I ordered hot tea, which to my amazement, arrived at my table piping hot. Upon first glance at the buffet tables, i was extremely taken back. Some of the menu items, particularly the seafood and fish entrees, looked a little questionable to me at first. But, overcoming my anxiety, i decided to venture into unknown food territory and i gave it a try. My compliments to the chef on the sweet and sour chicken, the glazed salmon, the pot stickers, dim sum, and the lo mein. I could tell right away these items were indeed homemade. My all time favorite item actually came at the end of the meal with the desserts. If you have never tried green tea ice cream, i highly recommend it. It's not too overly sweet, and it does not leave you thirsty afterwards. The perfect compliment to a very good meal. Now, there were a few items that i was not impressed with. The vegetables on the buffet were luke warm at best. The white rice was a tad bit dry and undercooked. The sushi was excellent, but prepared on-the-fly and not of the quality i would have expected from a sushi bar. The service was particularly sluggish, which surprised me considering the restaurant appeared to be fully staffed. The soda machine was not working properly, but the server did offer substitute selections. The price certainly reflects the quality and quantity of what you are paying for. Overall, this buffet is right on par with typical selections and expectations you'd expect to find. I would deem it worthy of a second trip in my book.
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George S.
I was really surprised by Kumo after hearing about it from friends. I'm a buffet fan, but this place has a LOT more to offer; sushi, hot foods, salad bar and a variety that I've not seen in a buffet in quite a while. They're prices might seem a tad higher that average, but that's because they serve more than average. If you're looking for a place to get a good meal and then some, try Kumo (BTW, in Japanese, one translation of Kumo is "cloud", but trust me, you'll be lighter going in than coming out:)
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DREW M.
I just had the absolute worst experience of my life, at a Chinese buffet. First we came two hours before it was scheduled to close. The food was all old and crusty. I go for crab Rangoon. Teriyaki steak. Coconut shrimp, etc... The dishes we like at these places. Not one time were at least 5 dishes refreshed after being empty. At one point we had so many dishes on our table we had to flag down a server. We were bottom priority compared to closing procedures. They has a server taking condiments off the table while we were eating (soy sauce, sugar packets, etc...) Our drinks stayed empty the entire time. The sushi was all old and tasted like eating salt. All the food that was out was old. They had only two chicken options, on the entire buffet. I could go on and on at the lack of items on the buffet and very low quality of food. At one point my friend wanted to get sherbet at the desert station. It was 9:15 pm. Again they close at 1030. Instead of getting his sherbet they put it all away, almost an hour and a half before close. I was disgusted and stopped eating long before. I was steaming and asked for a manager. He was arguing with me about exactly how many plates of sub par food I got. He kept going on about if I was at a American place it would be the same. He kept saying I'll bring you fresh food over and over again. He didn't understand the disgust of our experience. He began to raise his voice and spit on me. He was very unprofessional and I will NEVER go back to this place. $30 for two people to be treated like we didn't exist. I've been here before and liked it, but after our experience we will never go back. Unprofessional. Dirty. Terrible waitress service. Hours old sushi. No fresh food. Please take your business elsewhere. They don't deserve the time, or your hard earned money. You're better off getting takeout from china jade down the street. It's so much better.
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Stewart P.
I've passed Kumo so many times on my way to school that I decided it was time to finally give it a try. I was under the preconceived notion that it was a seafood-only buffet (The name is slightly misleading) which is not something that sounds extremely mouth watering to me. Luckily I was wrong. In fact, Kumo has a massive selection of Asian delights in their buffet. If you are a sushi fan, you won't be disappointed with the selection - pretty much anything you could imagine is available, including some less appetizing choices like the 'hot-dog roll.' I can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoyed the selection and while not everything was the best I've had at an Asian buffet, most was good on my palate. I'm not sure that calling it 'Japanese' is appropriate either, as very little of the cuisine originated in Japan. Asian-ish would be more correct but it was delicious none the less. Now that I've tried Kumo, they can expect to see my face in the future. It is great food, a reasonable price, and pretty much the only Asian option in the area. That sounds like a recipe for success.
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Benny F.
2 years later and 1.50 more for lunch which is now $9.99. They finally listened as they brought the crab rangoon back for dinner! They also added another whole row of hot buffet items and got rid of some of the cold items. I actually enjoyed this much more then their old setup. Dinner prices are the same but from what I was reading the hibachi is only available after 330pm on friday and saturday and now is gone the rest of the week. This is a bit sad but this place is still a solid 4 star in my book.
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Samantha F.
Kumo, thank you for being in Parma. While I don't think Kumo lives up to the service or sushi level as Yellow Tail in Fairlawn, it is pretty darn good! There is a nice selection of "traditional" Chinese fare as well as sushi rolls for ever. Will I go again? YES!
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Brittany N.
If you read my reviews then you know that I usually have a lot to say, but this is by far the best Japanese seafood buffet I have ever had! Exceeds expectations, enough said! Look no further or you will be disappointed after eating at any other Japanese or Chinese restaurant.
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Sharon K.
The food is ok. They have more of a sushi selection compared to Watami... less sashimi but the hot food is better. They make udon and crepes for you and have raw oysters which are pretty good. I think it should cost less for the dinner price~ The seafood is good.
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Barb S.
Kumo has ruined all other Asian restaurants for me. Again had a high quality delicious meal.
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Eric D.
Rather upset after this past visit. There is not a buffet in the area of that I have not warmed my mitts at and this place is no exception. I visited it when it first opened and it had momentum I tell you. It was packed and the food was delicious. I visited a few more times and then I took a large break as I was out of the area for several years. I returned and I was personally hurt. I arrived with a friend around 9 when they closed at 1030 according to their door. I was saddened that they had given up on the sushi and it was practically empty and they were packing to go at 9. I did not get sushi and I was bummed as I should be. The rest of the food was okay and the habachi was nothing great. I would say drive to Yellowtail, they had better sushi, habachi, and offerings. The price is about the same, just about 45 minute drive from Kumo. Not happy and this place has the least fricken on a floor that I have never seen, you are slipping like slip and slide.
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Chris H.
This place is usually good and it would've gotten a four star rating. Unfortunately, I had bad sushi that tasted horrible and made me feel sick. I told them I wouldn't like to pay as I am a weekly client. At first they said okay, then I tried to leave and they forced me to pay. Everything else wasn't too good either. I'm never going back again.
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Nora L.
I have got to say, Kumo offers quite an extensive buffet menu and it is so cheap! $12 for lunch and $16 for dinner. Sushi buffets in Boston are upward of $30 for dinner, though that comes with higher quality. As far as the food goes, I tried quite a few of the items: - Sushi: not bad but not great. The pieces were very small and the quantity/quality of fish was sub par. However, they did have sashimi so I loaded up on that. Bonus points for the amount of rolls that they offer. - Seafood: Pretty good. They had clams, raw oysters, cooked oysters, king crab legs, shrimp, mussels, etc. Loved the mussels. Also, raw oysters at a buffet? Sign me up. - Chinese: Pretty good.. not the best but still tastes good. Assorted meat/veggie dishes. They also have Americanized Chinese, didn't have any but that's probably standard. - Udon bar: didn't have any but some of my relatives went back for seconds so I'm assuming that it tasted good. - Desserts: assorted fruits, mini cakes, ice cream, crepes, as well as other items like tapioca soup w/ sweet potato. The crepes didn't look that good but props for the variety. - Salad bar: it's tucked away with the desserts so I didn't see it until the end of the meal. Wish I saw it sooner.. love seaweed salads! Overall, seems like a good value, especially at those prices. However, I'm not from the area so I don't really have anything to compare it to.
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Lauren S.
I love sushi! I even have a tattoo to prove it. This place was awesome. Fresh fish, hot food, and friendly staff that kept my iced tea full. Too full to think of the next time I'll eat, but I know I'll be going back soon.
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DevAna J.
I have been there multiple times. The sushi us ok and the buffet is limited. I was satisfied with my meal until I saw one of the employees walking around with a fly swatter and killing flies OVER PEOPLE EATING! Stay away
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John Z.
Was hoping this place was real fancy based on the reviews but its pretty average. Sushi was why I came and it was definitely very "buffet level" meh. Selection was decent but food tasted very generic. I. From NY and honestly you would not be able to tell a difference from an average grade Chinese buffet. Maybe I was hoping for more since the only restaurants labeled seafood buffets are wayyyy more higher end buffets.
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Karmy N.
I went there to try the new dim sum that they started to have and was very disappointed. I was disappointed with lots of the food. I always loved chicken with broccoli and I've eaten it at many restaurants before with no problems. But at Kumo, this dish tasted very foul, like I was eating dirt. Tasted like they didn't clean the broccoli and just cooked it as is.
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Christine Y.
I realllyy really wish this buffet could be transported close to where I live...$8 for lunch buffet and its pretty darn good. Lotsa of msg still, but whatever, a good selection of sushi and Chinese dishes...and I can't believe the price! Even for dinner it is only $15. This place is nice and clean and the decoration isn't too over the top. Plenty of seats inside and so much food selection. I definitely didn't try everything they had there. They easily accomodated for our group of 25, we did call ahead though as a warning. My entire family likes this place, which is quite a hard thing to say from grandma down to the little babies (tho okay they don't really have that much of an opinion as they eat whatever). The service was also really good, we had our drinks readily refilled and our dirty plates taken away pretty quickly. And now for the food...lots of different varieties of sushi, freshly made crepes, udon, mongolian bbq, different japanese salads and appetizers, lotus root with sweet rice, 4 kinds of soups (hot and sour and egg drop as the usuals), general tso's chicken, sweet and sour chicken, chinese donuts, octopus, fried squid, steamed fish, lotsa veggies, etc etc etc etc etc. It's really hard to remember it all really. I think my mind just goes into food frenzy and I just eat eat eat. For the price, there's a really good amount of food and the quality is good. It's hard to find a decent buffet for this kind of price. In LA you could, but I would prolly end up paying more money.
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Kenny Y.
First of all, this is not a Japanese buffet. You won't find teriyaki chicken or tempura here. This is a Chinese buffet that happens to have sushi and sashimi. It's not bad. Actually, like other reviewers have mentioned, it's probably the best sushi buffet in Northern Ohio. If this restaurant were in Boston, it would get a three. If it were in LA or NYC, it would get a two. I went on a Sunday night, and it was fairly bustling with people, both Asian and non-Asian. Because there were a good number of people, the sushi (or any food, for that matter) did not sit out for too long. Plus, there was pretty decent variety. As for the food, I thought the frog legs were quite tasty. The rest of the food was sort of ho-hum, but again, it impressed me by Northeast Ohio standards.
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Jacob H.
I typically do not write Yelp reviews (although I am a loyal user), but this place simply has taken far too much of my time and money for me not to give them their props. This place is pure magic. I am ashamed, yet proud that I will undoubtedly spend about $500 here by year's end - as I eat here once a week. Now I know what you're thinking: "All you can eat Sushi, Stir-fry, and Chinese?! Disgusting - I just can't imagine that being good." Get over yourself - it is delicious and always hits the spot. The potstickers - seared to perfection. The stir fry station - quick and fresh. The sushi - certainly not sushi rock quality, but it is freshly made in front of you and has a huge selection. Kumo has a special place in my heart... and in my diet. Go there and you will not be sorry.
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Mark L.
I struggled with the idea of rating a buffet 5 stars, I really did. But then I thought of the quality. The service. The variety. The prices. On a rating scale exclusively for buffets, it's a no-brainer. Officially, I would rate it a 4.5 if I could. They have a decent selection of sushi. The rolls tend to be small, safe, and tame, which is expected for a buffet. They do a good job of keeping it fresh. On the hot side, they have mostly Chinese buffet fare, but it is noticeably better quality than your average generic-name "Hunan China One Dragon Star Dynasty Palace" buffet. From time to time they will surprise you with unique dishes as well. They have a cold section which includes but is not limited to: kim chi, seaweed salad, oysters in a half shell, cocktail shrimp, and baby octopus if you're daring enough. They have a Mongolian BBQ station, a crepe station, and (my fave) an udon station. Desserts are mostly standard fare with bulk pastries, fruits, puddings, and hard ice cream. Oh, and the party cake ice cream, which is probably the best ice cream that you've never had. Make sure you save room for it and prepare to have your mind blown. For what it is, you'd be hard pressed to find something better. It's cleaner, fresher, and tastier than any buffet you've been to. As always, your best bet is to go on the weekend at dinner time for the best selection of food, and everything is kept very fresh.
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Joe R.
Kind of a let down when reading the reviews. Sushi not very impressive (mostly fake crab pieces and even then not much fish) snow crab was small and often out. The wonton soup was flavorless. What saved it was the stir fry and udon stations. While over all not terrible probably not coming back. PS dinner with soda was 18.88
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Steve L.
This place was awesome, very decent sushi surprisingly and a good variety too. Desserts were plentiful, make youre own salad bar and good food buffet also. Big so it wont keep you waiting and the lines move fast. Service for plate pickup was in a timely manner also. Ill definitely be returning here someday.
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Bobby K.
Pretty good restaurant. I have been looking for a good buffet in northeast Ohio. And looks like a found a good one here. Lunch is cheap and there is a huge selection of food. Haibachi is ok, the sushi is great and the buffet is quite good. I recommend this to anyone
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P W.
Kumo is one of my favorite places to grab lunch in the Independence area. The sushi is decent enough and the cost to value ratio is exceptional. I brought my friend here for his first time today and he was impressed. They have a sign up that they will be now serving dim sum as part of the buffet! This could be a game changer in the dim sum scene of Cleveland. If anybody tries it before I do, let me know how it is. They said that they will be having the dim sum in a buffet case and will not wheel it around in carts.
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Steven L.
One of the best Chinese buffet I've tried in the States. Got a large variety of hot n cold dishes, soups, sushi etc, even have crab legs and crawfish. Don't expect everything to be high quality genuine Chinese food though. After all, this is just a buffet place.
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Molida K.
I was expecting too much of this place, I think, and ended up kind of disappointed. I came here on Sunday at 6pm for dinner with a group of 10 other people. Right away I went for the seafood since that was the only reason why I wanted to go. The clams and spicy shrimp were really good but I was sorely disappointed by the ginger crab and crawfish. The crab was limp and had no ginger flavor at all or salt for that matter. The crawfish tasted completely bland like it had been sitting out for awhile. I then tried the sushi which was meh, not really exciting at all. The crab legs took forever to be filled and were only placed literally 5 or 6 legs at a time. The oysters also took forever to be filled and only 10 were placed out the entire 2 hours we were there. I didn't try the other Chinese buffet items since I can get those anywhere. The green tea ice cream thank goodness was still in a full tub so I was able to get a nice sized scoop and I really liked the crepe station where you could choose from many fruit flavors and chocolate. Overall my experience was ok. Our waiter kind of hovered next to our table waiting to pick up the plates. It was both awkward and convenient at the same time since our plates were quickly cleared each time we were finished. It was a good price for what you got but the quality could be better.
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Pop K.
Nothing special. Food is fine.
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Tom S.
Pretty good, exceeded expectations. The food is hit or miss, but most buffets are. You just have to be smart with your selections. I would return. The fresher the better.
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Dan S.
First off, this is a review comparing Watami and Kumo. it's just my opinion also, so go try them both yourself. But yeah, first time here, It's an alright place, and pretty much similar to Watami, but has a way bigger selection. The food seemed hot, and it was pretty good. There's a ton of seating, and it has a really cool Asian atmosphere...way more than Watami has. Desert to octopus to pig stomach, they have a lot. Despite the Japanese label, they have tons of Chinese food, sort of like Watami, but Watami has less food overall. I only really liked the sushi and chicken, and even then it was only the mango chicken. I like all kinds of sushi, but the ones that I liked had a weird taste when comparing it to Watami.. The atmosphere is pretty normal. People casual talking, ambient Asian music in the background, and all that jazz. Watami is farther away from me, and I'd pretty much rather drive there for an extra 5 minutes instead of go here. Maybe it's just an alright first experience, but who knows. I'll be coming back most likely to compare the two restaurants again in the later days.
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Jared M.
my brother and i went here last week...ive been wanting to try it for awhile now....i never write reviews...i usually just read them....but i felt compelled to write one after going here...... the sushi is not good....hard rice ... fish was not fresh.....taste was off putting their hibachi area is gross...some of the meat was brownish and turned me off completely....iam suprised it has not be fined....how long can this meat stay out in open air....it looked bad/// the soups were thin and bad.... I pretty much had full plates of food that i pushed to the side....wasted money going here... very surprised it got 4 stars......will never go back.. service was good
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Juan S.
After hearing some of my friends to visit this buffet. I was very impressed with the sushi selections. There weren't any sashmi at all on Friday night. One good sign is a lot of Asian eating in the restaurant, so that tells you of some interest. The sushi buffet have fair good selection. The rice is ok. a little dry for my taste. A little more seasoning needed. The spicy mini octopus was great. The Kimchi is really good. On the back corner of the buffet, there was a Udon Noodle station together with the Japanese crepe station. I was too full to try Udon. The seafood selection is pretty decent. The frog leg was a little dry for me. I normally like it sauteed in black bean sauce as opposed to fried. The salmon was a little too done for me. Fried Tilapia in bean sauce didn't try it. I tried ginger fish and it was good. I tried the ginger crab and it was really good. The shell was not quite soft shell but soft enough to munch on it. The cold browned beef tripe is really good. Something in my first time in Asian buffet I never seen before, 5 spiced braised pig feet. It was delicious. Hit the comfort food spot for Asian. Also usual soup like pork spare rib soup and duck with taro soup that you see in Asian buffet food. some standard fair of fried rice, lo mein, white rice, wonton soup and all that. Raw oysters, cold crab legs, peel and eat shrimp. The one I really enjoyed is the crawfish in spicy broth. I was impressed by the buffet. It's not the best in all things but few items on the buffet will definitely keep me going back. You also can do a take out by the pound. different price for sushi and regular buffet. I couldn't check-in on that night, the area didn't have any wi-fi and 4G.
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Jonah W.
Kumo has to be the best Asian buffet in Northeast Ohio, and you'll find it attracts a lot of Asian families, which is always a good sign. It's clean, the food is good quality and it's a pleasant setting. We had been partial to Watami, which is also pretty good, but it doesn't have half the selection and variety of Kumo. They have a good sized sushi buffet, a tepanyaki station, a crepe station, a Mongolian bbq grill, and three islands of chinesey/japanesy type foods. The ambiance is pretty institutional with touches that show the owner is trying to create a feel of class, but not fully achieving it ... for example, the coin operated crane game in the entryway. That's fine, however, because how classy can a buffet be? We're not talking about a Michelin star sort of place. The sushi bar offers probably about 20 types of rolls and nigiri, and they also have things like marinated octopus, seaweed salad, kimchee, and other Asian favorites. There are three large buffet steam tables, with all the usual Chinese-American suspects: General Tso's chicken, broccoli beef, hot & sour soup, chow mein, etc. They also include the obligatory not-so-Asian fare that seem to be in every Chinese buffet in Ohio, like fried chicken wings, crab legs, fried fish, etc. Desert is nothing special, a number of small cakes, sliced fruit and a variety of ice creams. Okay, so you're not going to be bowled away by the food, but there's a good chance you'll enjoy what you select, and if you leave hungry that's more of a statement about you than Kumo. And at $7.99 for lunch from Mondy - Saturday, it's well worth a visit.
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Michael R.
I see I'm greatly outnumbered here, but I didn't enjoy my experience here at all. Admittedly, I'm not a big buffet fan, and Kumo did little to change that. I am a big sushi fan however, but theirs was just bad. It was gummy and chewy, probably from sitting out, although I was there early for lunch. The crab dishes were all fake crab and there were no crab legs when I was there. The rest of the food was pretty much average Chinese fried dishes, mostly battered chicken with overcooked veggies. There were a few things that were pretty good, although by the time I put a variety on my plate, it was hard to distinguish one from another. I didn't realize until later that they had a station towards the back where you can choose your meat and vegetables, and they cook it on the spot. This probably would have been a better option. If you are a big Asian buffet fan, Kumo is probably better than most but I must admit, I was glad I was at a buffet when I saw the waiter leave the bathroom without washing his hands!
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Teddy B.
So, for the Gyro enthusiast, Steve's is the place! TONS of meat on the regular or the jumbo Amazing Taste. So much garlic. Fresh onion and tomato and a unique tzatziki on warm pita. The line gets busy sometimes. So if you're in a rush, get their early. It is cash only but for a stand in the Westside Markets, Steve's is spot on taste and quality
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Tawinan C.
I have been here 2 times and the 2nd time is a week after the first time. My friends and I usually drive from Cleveland to Akron for a sushi buffet. This is our big discovery!!! We now don't need to drive to Akron to have a good buffet. The food quality here is good. The sushi is good and there are around 15-20 types of sushi to choose. The side dishes are also good too. They also have a lot of chinese food. It's even larger than the sushi bar. The dinner is $14.99. We end up with about $20 include tax, drink, and tip. If you are a fan of sushi and chinese food, this is a place that won't disappoint you.
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Andrew Z.
Stars: 3+ Pros: This is a sushi buffet = sushi is not extraordinarily high quality, but is still quite good in my opinion. What I really enjoy is that in the back, they have a station where a cook will whip up noodles and such for you at your request. You have to pick out the noodles, meat, fish, veggies, sauce, etc. It is like Fire and Ice / Mongolian BBQ.. The pricing is EXCELLENT for lunches and the selection is pretty big. My friends always get the snow crab legs, which are decently sized. They seem to like it. Cons: This is a step down from Minado (another sushi buffet), without a doubt, both in terms of quality and presentation.
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Misti S.
One of our favorite places for Japanese Buffet...sushi is pretty good too!!! Seems like the prices went up a bit. 2 dinners, 1 child and 2 drinks was about $38.00
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Evil S.
Service and food was great, hope they can keep it up!
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Rosa K.
I have just went here to celebrate someone's birthday. The food here is not too bad. They have chefs cook crapes, udon noodle soup, and beef or vegetable stir fry.
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Carl W.
I have been to a number of Japanese and Chinese buffets. This one is pretty good. The decor is probably a little better than average. The food is better than average. Given that there is "seafood" in the name, the choices of seafood is better than most. They have large and small clams. Several varieties of fish. A couple of different shrimp dishes. And of course, the snow crab legs--OK, but don't seem to be salty enough (ie. excessively boiled instead of steamed) and not brought out enough. They also have a few sashimi and about 10 sushi selections--just don't count on sampling any sashimi because they hardly ever bring any out! There also seems to be a small Mongolian BBQ station but I didn't see any takers and wonder about the ingredient freshness. And you can get crepes made or Udon noodle soup (in addition to 3 other soup choices). As for service, not the greatest, which is typical of asian eateries. At times the plates piled up before being cleared away and it may take some time before your drink gets refiled. Still, you would be hard pressed to find a better Asian Buffet in the NE Ohio area if you like seafood. I will only suggest Yellow Tail in Fairlawn as being slightly better.
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Faith N.
Went for lunch loved it! I would have paid $8 for the sushi buffet alone. Wide selection of Asian food, clean buffet tables and friendly staff.
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Sarah T.
Beautiful decor, well-lit, excellent choice for big family events. Pseudo-sushi is to be expected, but the food selection is huge. Nice staff.
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WAN TAO C.
KUMO is my pick for AUCE buffet in Cleveland area. I gave KUMO a 4 star overall, for an all you can eat (AUCE) buffet, the sushi itself should be just 3 because of the quality and quantities. They have variation of rolls, but not enough nirigi. However, there are a lot of cold appetizers (shrimp cocktail, snow crab leg & mussel). There is a large variety of hot food selection including: two different steam fish, crawfish, frog leg, crab, two different types of clam, duck, etc. Besides the clients select Mongolian BBQ, the nicest touch is the Japanese Udon noodle. At the end, a cup of the green tea ice-cream is perfect for finishing the evening. I will go there just for their hot plates, the sushi is the plus, money well worth for dinner under 16 buck
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Traci M.
i have been several times recently for both lunch and dinner and each time i have been so impressed with what they offer for the price! buffets usually freak me out a bit but in this case, once you find things that you like you can just keep going after more of it and it really makes it special! i think i love this place for lunch rather than dinner. the sushi bar is photo worthy, everything is beautiful and so well presented. everyone there seems genuinely blown away with the place. i am not such a seafood fan but everyone who i went to dinner with was very happy with the selections. this is the place to take an adventurous eater.. two words indicate that- frog legs. yikes. made for a memorable occasion. if you are going for lunch, look for the sugary donuts on the hot bar. i wanted to put a dozen in my purse! fancy little crab rangoons are a little different than what i am used to seeing but twice as good! some of the sushi looks like candy, so colorful and bright. i only wish that they were labeled better so i knew what was in each one. -i lean towards the veggie versions and not the fishy versions. i bet the staff there would be happy to give me a tour. fun place!!
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Shirley P.
The food here is fantastic! The only downside is that we aske for lemon for our tea and water and when we received our drinks there were no lemons. When I asked the server for lemon she told us that they are at the buffet stations. Terrible service. If the service was better I would have given 5 stars.
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Wayne W.
We went to Kumo Japanese buffet for the first time for dinner last night. I was with a large group (36 people) and there was another even larger private party going on (over 100 people), so the restaurant was PACKED! We were lucky as the Kwan Lion Dance crew performed a Lunar New Year show, so we got a bit of an entertainment break between sittings of gorging on all variety of food. The sushi was ok, but I think they can improve their rolling skills - it's an art form. On the other hand, they were swamped with many hungry patrons last night, so that could have been the reason. They had shucked raw oysters, lots of cooked crab legs, shrimp, mussels, clams, etc. If sushi or seafood is not your thing, not to fear - Kumo has lots of other offerings so even the most conservative of diners can enjoy a meal here. The buffet is extensive but I'll lump them into categories: sushi, cold seafood bar, hot seafoods, hot beef and chicken dishes, noodle/rice staion, hibachi bar, udon-noodle station, soup station, hot veggies, salad bar, fruit bar, dessert bar, ice-cream cooler, and made-to-order crepe station. More than enough to fill even the largest of appetites. When eating at a buffet, the attaction is typically the quantity and variety. At Kumo, you certainly get this - and decent quality. At very reasonable pricing. I will be going back for sure.
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G T.
No joke. Stay away! The food was terrible. The sushi is not good quality. The rolls are all rice, no fish, mostly imitation crab. The sashimi was so thin like paper you would have had to eat eight to get one real piece. I tried the hot bar and spit out the food because there was gristle. The meat was so chewy I could not chew it. It makes me feel like Americans will eat any processed crap put in front of them. I did not eat. I asked the manager to bring my bill for my one beer and sake but that I could not eat the food and was going to go elsewhere for dinner. He refused. He refused to let me talk to the owner. He refused my business card. He was screaming and yelling at me in the restaurant. I told him I would not tolerate the abuse and was calling the police to objectively settle it since I would not leave without paying and he refused to take my payment for the alcohol without charging me $14.99 for the buffet I did not eat. I had no choice since I did not want to be arrested for dining and dashing. I tried to call but could not get a signal in the restaurant. I asked him if I could call from his desk phone. He refused me. I said I was going to step outside of the front door to get a signal and call. He manhandled me. blocked me, grabbed me and held the doors shut. I told him to get his hands off of me then went out and called the police. Two squad cars and three wonderful officers later, we got resolution. I paid for the alcohol and left. The dispatcher was concerned for me because she could hear him yelling the entire time at me while I spoke to her. The officer asked him for his social security number. He said he gave it with his name to the dispatcher. He did not. He simply called to say he was the manager of Kumo and a customer was leaving without paying. He asked them to send a car while I was talking to the dispatcher. This place is shady and terrible. Save your money and go get real sushi. I cannot believe someone would treat me so terrible because the quality was substandard. He offered to let me pay a discounted rate then brought me the bill for the full price and said I insulted him by calling his food crap and that 300 people come and eat there per day. Everyone's taste is different. I could not eat this food. It escalated and he refused to compromise then verbally abused me and physically touched me. That is NOT acceptable. I had given him my business card. As if a professional was going to drive away! I'm not stupid. I wanted an objective arbitrator.
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Julianna B.
great sushi! loved the coconut shrimp. the snow crab legs were okay, not that great the day I went... but great friendly staff & nice family place.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
David B.
I was freaken OVERWHELMED!!!!!!! Seriously!!!! I had to take a step back and just soak in ALL THE GLORIOUS DELICIOUSNESS that Kumo had to offer... There...Was...EVERYTHING!!!!!!!! No bother trying to tell ya's what this MAMMOTH buffet has to offer, just think what you want and yes, you will find it...I was there for over an hour and had a boatload of offerings and STILL did not get everything I wanted as again, the offerings are just GINORMOUS!!!!!! You want a substantial buffet for a reasonable price? KUMO!!!!!!!!!!!
(5)Meredith W.
With being to Kumo a couple years ago, my boyfriend and I decided to give this place another visit. Let's just say I wish I knew about Fuji across the street. There was a major quality difference from a couple of years ago with both the food and the service. We were seated and went to get our food. The sushi selection was not as good as I remembered it last time. One of the hand rolls I tried had to be one of the saltiest things I have ever eaten. The hot dishes weren't that great, either. I like fish, but a lot of the fish dishes had this strange "ginger sauce" on them and I didn't feel brave enough to try it. I enjoyed the crab legs and the crayfish, but that doesn't say much. The desserts were ok, they had this crepe station that was alright, I wish they would use real whipped cream instead of this mysterious substance from a bag. I try and not say anything about the service at buffets, but damn. It was very hard to get drink refills and our plates stayed with us for a while. I saw a few of them just sitting in the corner talking to one another. I will be taking my business to Fuji across the street. They are over $5 cheaper and have a far better quality of food and service for the cheaper price.
(2)Nk C.
Atmosphere- it's a buffet so don't expect excellent ambience. Service- A, everyone was so prompt with clearing away dishes and refilling the drinks. Food- for what it is, the quality is better than some places. I'm not a big buffet person and only came because a family member was adamant about coming here.
(4)Jeff B.
2.5 stars. Went here with a big group. service was decent, spicy tuna rolls , seared tuna, shrimp, clams, soups, and Japanese salads. Not so good I was disappointed with the sushi selection, had to ask for sashimi, cooked fish was old and snow crab was not present. 15% gratuity added when plates were not cleared from the table is a lot lame. Buffet is worth 10 to 11 dollars.
(2)Alisia A.
First time visited this buffet on April 6, 2013, we were so impressed that we started visiting it basically every week or every other weekend. I guess we are creatures of habit. Let me tell you, we love this place. The decor is so charming, the waiters are friendly and the food is very tasty with a very large selection. We enjoyed the hibachi, loved all of the sushi and the prepared food was very tasty. The service is always very nice and welcoming. You can tell how good the place is by how busy the place is. I definitely encourage anyone to try it! You will probably not be disappointed. I mean where can you get all of this sushi, habachi and other food selections for such a great price?!
(5)Steve B.
I want to Kumo Japanese seafood buffet for lunch today. There was food everywhere probably 24 to 38 types of sushi, 2 to 3 different types of shrimp, spicy octopus and fried squid as well as more typical Chinese style food. The salad bar was amazing and there was ample dessert choices. All in all for about $10 a person it was an amazing meal. Everything was fresh hot and delicious. I would deathly recommend checking this place out and I would gladly eat there again
(5)Ashley L.
This is probably going to be one of the b*tchiest reviews that I've written thus far. Forewarning to those who can't handle a little honesty.* Firstly, let me say that I love this place. I'm a foodie, and consider myself someone who knows good food when I see it. Secondly, I was extremely surprised to see such harsh reviews on the food and especially on the price for the buffet: perhaps it's just the clientele from around the area, but a little over 30 bucks for two people for a dinner buffet is cheap as dirt. Where the heck have the people complaining about the price been eating for dinner, Mickey D's? For gosh sakes...Applebee's costs roughly 15 bucks for a darn pasta entree. Either that, or the people coming here are paying 15 bucks and surpassing all of the unique dishes and expensive seafood and going strait to load up their plates with sweet and sour chicken and rice. Well no wonder you're peeved about paying 15 bucks for the one item you like out of the vast selection of food they have here for the non-picky eaters who eat a variety of things. Now, for people like me who load up my pate with freshly shucked raw oysters and fresh chunks of sashimi, 15 bucks is a steal. But then again, I know how to eat. Now that that's over with...Kumo has a wide variety of food divided into individual sections that make up the buffet. They literally have something for everybody and I've tried the weirdest stuff: from sea snails to a lotus fungus soup that I found out was a type of fungus by googling it...both were pretty good btw. So, to summarize, Kumo is an affordable, yummy spot if you're willing to fill up your plate with all kinds of food and leave here full and satisfied. P.S. Don't forget to grab a scoop of green tea ice cream before you leave! *I've edited my swear words within the review to safer words so my post won't get flagged.
(5)Rodney W.
Took the family to Kumo once again. This is our favorite Japanese buffet these days. My son specifically asked to go here, so off we went. As usual, the sushi and hot offerings were tasty and fresh. I definitely stuffed myself with noodles, rice, dumplings, and even a cherry crepe! I tasted a crawdad this time and it was good too. You just pull the tail off and munch on the tasty meat that comes with it. On this trip, the service was off. Our server brought us beverages, but never came back! So no refills. Her tip was reduced and I wrote, "No refills?" on the receipt. Of course I'll be back, we love the food! Four stars for food, two stars for service.
(3)Brooke B.
Worst sushi I've ever had! The rolls are never fresh, they have obviously been sitting in the refrigerator for about 2 days. And their deep fried rolls are even cold!!! If I'm eating a deep fried roll I'm hoping it will at least be somewhat warm. The fish is bad quality as well, always discolored and a bad texture. Being from California, this place is an absolute disgrace to the sushi world and should be ashamed of themselves for calling what they have "sushi". Go across the street to fuji, its a better price and it's much better quality for the quality sushi you get there.
(1)Heather H.
Too expensive... more than $34 for two people. They cheap out on their sushi. If you love imitation crab swimming in bread crumbs and mayonnaise, this might be your gig. They don't prepare their rice quite right.. It's always hard. Also, if you want miniscule slices of sashimi, there's only a 20% chance you'll get any. I don't know, I always regret it when I go.
(1)Inday R.
When they first open we were very impressed that I even go here on my lunch hour from time to time. However as time passes by they started going cheap on everything. Their servers are friendly but boy do we have to keep bugging them for water/pop. They seem to be in a dazed and doesn't follow through with their tables. Be forewarn that if you are a heavy water drinker like myself --- order an extra glass of water otherwise your throat is going to end up dry. The food is okay but PLEEEEEAASSEE change the damned menu!!! ... They have the same exact lunch/dinner food with an exception of one to two items that maybe the most they will change once in a full blue moon. The price is not worth paying for something so mediocre unless you have money to throw around and doesn't care for the quality of the food.
(2)Scotty D.
The sushi is not good. I love sushi, I have tried giving this place multiple chances and it has disappointed every time.. The food is either soggy, or over cooked, and hard. Two people costs around $33 to eat. Lower the prices to fit the quality of product.
(1)Gina C.
Came here primarily to try out the sushi, but was much more impressed with their other offerings. They did have a wide selection of sushi, but I didn't think any of their sushi offerings were exceptional. My favorite part was the extensive soup selection. I think they had 6 soups on the buffet the night I went, 4 of which I had never tried before. For me, that was a huge plus! I would go again.
(4)Ben G.
Went here because of the good reviews. Probably one of the largest buffets I have ever been to. That said it was a sea of mediocrity and in many cases below that. Everything seemed to have a bitter dry after taste. I don't know about you but I like cherrystone clams with hot drawn butter not swimming in steamed water. Same thing for the crab legs served cold instead of hot. The Tamaki rolls were stuffed with Hellmans mayonnaise. The wonton soup was inedible. How do you screw up wonton soup? The biggest wontons I have ever seen but absolutely the weirdest taste imaginable. I can honestly say in the entire buffet not one item stood out that was worth eating. I take it back the green tea ice cream was very good but by that time I was so disappointed I was no longer interested. I can't see all the hoopla in this place. I could have went to lowly McDonalds and had a better meal.
(1)Becca B.
For $15.99 dinner on Saturday, it's the best bargain! Numerous choices! You can find authentic Chinese rib soup here, sweat sour fish... I think this is the best Chinese buffet in town!
(5)Janet B.
Never ate sushi until coming to kumos. Let me tell you, it's the BEST food I have ever tasted. My bf and I come here almost every other week because we are addicted to the sushi.
(5)Darlene A.
I have been going to Kumo for years - its previous name escapes me now. At any rate, a lot of Filipinos I know enjoy going there, my family is no exception. However, over the past year, I noticed a serious decline in the quality of food. Sushi never disappoints, it is the rest of the menu that does. I have eaten there for lunch, dinner, & during their dim sum. And, today, was the final straw. My won ton soup was barely warm, the salmon was over done / dry, the hibachi rice was barely cooked (grains were as hard as the peas), hot tea as barely hot, jumbo shrimps were over cooked, & we saw a server put the fresh crab legs on the buffet with her bare hands. Almost everything I ate was flavorless. This used to. be a place I would recommend to people. I can't do that any more. It is sad that the dessert (ice cream!l) was the best part of an expensive meal. It wasn't worth the $100 spent on 6 people there. The next time we need a place.to celebrate something, it won't be there.
(1)Lani M.
Okay I didn't expect this place to have amazing food but I was definitely surprised at how bad it was. The sushi specifically. Most of the rolls were poorly made and falling apart. But none of them were fresh at all. The avocado in the Cali rolls were brown, like they were sitting out since the day before. The rice was super chewy and hard too. It was just bad. I paid $15 to take a few bites of bad sushi and then settle for eating a pile of rice with chicken that would be about $7 from any other Chinese place. Definitely not worth it.
(2)Melissa G.
As far as buffets go, this is one is a lot better than Yellow Tail in Akron. They have a large sushi variety and all the fried seafood combinations you can imagine. Most of the sushi is quite edible. The stir-fry station was actually very good. Most of the sushi tasted relatively fresh and good as far as buffet sushi goes. Once again, I've never had buffet sushi that beat real restaurant sushi. However, be wary of the Nigiri and Sashimi advertised on their website. They use very little fish for the Nigiri, like a sliver of tuna with a ton of rice, not to mention the lack of freshness. On top of that the salmon Nigiri looks diabolically and artificially bright red. The Sashimi was actually pretty good, but they only put out one batch the entire hour or so I was there and it was gone within 5 seconds. Beware of the obese, experienced buffet aficionados who will swoop in next to you and take the entire tray of Sashimi while you are standing in front of the sushi attendant who just put it down. Another issue is that the restaurant seems to have a constant plumbing problem. The first time I was there a year ago, my friend witnessed massive diarrhea all over the toilet seat when he was about to use the restroom. I was thinking about using the restroom before I left, but I overheard the waiters laughing about how the toilet got clogged again (I understand Chinese) so I passed.
(3)Hauhang Y.
Food is fine.but they raised the price every year. Finally. fuji Japanese buffet cross the Street just opened few days ago. We saved like 5 bucks each person for same kind of food.
(3)J. H.
Saturday lunch...place was relatively busy. Interesting that there were many Asian people eating there, as that would indicate the food would be of quality. That said, this wasn't significantly better or worse than any other Chinese buffet I've tried. A couple of the dishes were good (Mango chicken, crab rangoon), but the hot & sour soup was lukewarm and gelatinous. I decided to move on to something else when I had to remove chunks of gelatin from the bowl. We shared a few pieces of sushi (only cooked stuff), and they were okay, but I didn't want to press my luck by having more than a few pieces. One last complaint - while my daughter's meal was discounted ($5.99), the regular lunch price is $11.99...a little on the pricy side.
(3)Kristen W.
I'd say this place toys on the more authentic side of buffets in the area. They have an udon noodle station, hibachi station, dim sum counter (try the steamed buns), normal Chinese food, and a ton of sushi options. The sushi is some of the best neo buffet sushi I've had. So many fresh options. I also like that the rolls are smaller and not gargantuan. The chinese food is pretty decent but nothing stand out. The crab legs and oysters for dinner were awesome and huge, blew away my expectations. This is one of the better buffets in the area.
(3)gale g.
We've been here a few times now and we really like it. There is just so much food you could never taste it all in one visit probably not in four visits. My BIL is Japanese so I know great sushi. Their sushi is very good but not great. They have different things on the buffet but I have never seen pigs feet on a buffet but they have them here. They are tasty. They have seaweed salad near the sushi and this has to be my favorite thing there, can't get enough! The service varies from excellent to average depending on who is working. But as most places if you frequent a place and you tip well I think the service is usually better, word gets around. Well I think we'll be planning a trip here again soon. Happy Eating.
(4)Sue H.
Just A chinese buffet!!!!! Lady chef in sushi area serves only to white Americans for sashimi. Not a good emplye manner. Overall, foods are not displayed in clean condition. Food inspection needs to come by soon. They also never filled in oysters.
(2)Ebony J.
I love this place!! A friend took me here for my birthday and I have to say that I'm in love. I'm not a sushi person but I love it because of the wonderful vegetarian sushi options!! It was delicious! They even had tofu sushi!! Eat here please I beg you! You won't be disappointed!
(5)Victoria H.
I know someone who caught them dumpster diving in the Marcs dumpster,taking old produce.I haven't been back since.
(1)Joel E.
This place is a favorite gathering place of my extended family to meet at, so I've been here many times. Though I've been to quite a few Asian buffets, they're not really on my priority list of places to dine. However, I must admit that Kumo is probably one of the best buffets I've been to. They have an expansive selection of food, especially on the weekends. They have a dedicated sushi bar, which I was expecting to be grocery store bought quality... but, no - they were actually pretty decent. They have crab legs for dinner, and dim sum on the weekends... also pretty decent. An eclectic salad bar that includes my favorites of seaweed and kimchi. A crepe station and udon noodle station. They also have Mongolian BBQ station!! The rest of the food is pretty standard. As probably true with most buffets, if you want to ensure the freshest food, try going there right when they open - right before noon. Because of my family's affection for this place, I know I'll be back many more times... which I don't mind, at all!
(4)Mark H.
My first visit was not all that exciting. not a big sushi fan yet . no peper steak.
(4)Yuanjia Z.
I don't know if I should give this place a three or four, but considering it's price $15 per person during the week (I think a little more if you go over the weekend), I decided to give it a four star. Things I like: Cheap! Very cheap! Surface parking lot available Fresh crepe station Lots of asian american food Things I don't like: Sushi quality is pretty bad - they are usually not that fresh. The sushi makers also don't make them that often and you may have to wait for a long time till you get your favorite ones. Seafood is very limited - I really like king crab legs but they are SO limited at this restaurants. Almost stingy. Customers just waited in their seats till someone take out 10 more legs and EVERYBODY stood up to fight for the few legs. It was a little pathetic. Their raw oysters were not the freshest either but I mean it's a pretty cheap buffet place, so I didn't expect any high quality raw oysters. Overall, a great place to go if you want to get real full without breaking your bank, but if you are looking for quality seafood, I would suggest you going somewhere else.
(4)Karen W.
Tonight was my second time here. I really like this place, the ambiance is very nice, the music is very relaxing. My favorite dish was the volcano sushi. It is the bomb.
(4)Sophie Z.
A bunch of friends and I went here for my birthday and it was so much fun! Like a lot of restaurants, they sing when they find out its your birthday. We were serenaded in 3 different languages. It was pretty hilarious. One of the waiters had a gong and was right behind me. The food itself consisted of some pretty generic Asian buffet style foods and some really amazing seafood! It even had some fresh raw oysters. I was a little hesistant to try them at first, but they were really good! The sushi offering was not as full as I would have liked. There were more vegetarian options and only salmon and some tuna. There are definitely better sushi places around if you're interested in sushi, but for its price (14.99 per person), this place is not bad at all.
(4)Evelyn Q.
Kumo is one of the first sushi buffets I've tried in Cleveland, and you definitely get your bang for your buck. It has an expansive interior with one side of the buffet dedicated to sushi and the other side to Americanized Chinese food. I am between a 3 and 4 star but I will round up to 4. The food was alright, and I will give it four stars in this respect. I don't know why a lot of these reviews are trashing the food at Kumo. You're walking into a buffet that barely puts a dent in most pockets, so you shouldn't expect gourmet French chefs in the kitchen making your food. That's like going to McDonald's and expecting steak. I went during lunch and the lunch buffet was $12. I would say the food is 100 percent worth the price. I didn't see any crab legs or raw oysters, but that may be just a dinner option. The sushi appears fresh. The selection isn't great but it is sufficient. I'm usually not a fan of non-authentic Chinese food, but their Americanized-Chinese food is decent considering that fact. The service, however, was mediocre. Our waitress didn't seem to speak a lick of English. We ordered a Sprite and a hot tea along with waters. The Sprite was actually tonic water and we had to ask to get it switched out. The hot teas or water never got refilled. We felt rushed... especially when we were working on our second plate of food about 15 minutes into sitting down and the server dropped the check off. Kumo satisfies your sushi craving for a fraction of the cost. I would give this restaurant a 3 star if it weren't so inexpensive to eat here. Definitely coming back.
(4)Melissa D.
I've been to a number of buffets in the area simply because I enjoy sampling many different items. Kumo is by far the best Chinese/Japanese buffet in the area. $14.99 for dinner is an exceptionally reasonable price considering the array of seafood choices such as crab legs, oysters, clams and shrimp. I haven't even mentioned the sushi yet. There were at least 20 different rolls to choose from including hand rolls and nigiri. Next time, I will save room for the udon noodle bowl that's freshly prepared when ordered.
(5)Samantha B.
I expected better because I heard such great things about Kumo from friends. However I was really disappointed in the sushi selection. Everything seemed to have cream cheese and I hate cream cheese in my sushi. I got excited about the raw oysters, but every time I tried to slurp it, all this dirt and grime from the shell kept sneaking in =( they were very dirty. The dessert selection is uninspiring (just a bunch of pre frozen cakes that have been thawed and cut into little squares) and ice cream. The Crab Rangoon and the spicy octopus salad were really good. For the price I paid, I believe it was $17, I would say it is worth it. However don't go in with high expectations like I did.
(3)Harry T.
I would love to give them 5 stars but I can't. I have been there for a couple of parties and on my own a few times. If you go when they are busy the food is great. If you go during a slow time it is pretty bad. When busy there is a quick turnover of food, when slow it seems to sit for a very long time and they are not willing to freshen it.
(4)Jim C.
I took my mom there for dinner. Something so disgusting happened I will never go back. I wanted to get a crepe and went over the crepe station, rang the bell, the fellow came over, I asked for a crepe, he put the crepe batter on the griddle, or whatever it is called and then blew his nose. He did not wash his hands. He did not even use hand sanitizer, nothing. Even if he washed his hands or used hand sanitizer I would not have completed my order. The fact that he did neither makes it even more gross. I told him that I changed my mind and that I didn't want one anymore. What else in the restaurant did he touch without washing his hands or using hand sanitizer? If he was sick I don't think he should be working where he could be exposing others to his germs. I started feeling like I was coming down with something a short time later and by the next morning I had a full blown, bad cold. I don't know for sure I got sick from there but in any case, that was so disgusting I will never go back there. There were other issue I was not happy with.. it was a hot day when we went, sat by the windows but it should not have been warm inside, even by the windows. At least one of the handles in the buffet felt slimy/slippery. Any good aspects of that dinner was overshadowed by that horrible experience of the nose blowing that took place.
(1)Randy T.
Four stars for value. Kumo Buffet is one of the bigger Asian buffets located in the Cleveland area. For an Asian buffet, the food quality is pretty good. I used to go to Kumo a lot for dinner on the weekends with my friends. Recently, I've realized that it's only $10 if you go for lunch on the weekdays. While lunch (as expected) doesn't give you as many options as dinner, the assortment is still pretty good. They recently started serving dim sum for lunch. The sushi assortment is respectable for lunch hour. At dinner, there are more different nigiri (the two times I've been to lunch, they've only had shrimp and white fish nigiri). And the rolls get more creative at dinner. Is it five star sushi? No. Is it better than the sushi served at most Japanese seafood buffets? Definitely yes. I've never looked at the fish and questioned if it was fresh enough to eat. Another difference I've noticed between lunch and dinner is the number of hot seafood items - at dinner there are more varieties of steamed fish, whole fish, and crawfish. The dessert section could use a little improvement. But otherwise, a decent place to really fill up on cheap seafood.
(4)Travis B.
Horrible. Let me start out by saying I think buffets can be pretty good under the right circumstances and obviously you don't anticipate gourmet food. This place was awful. The food was all mildly warm not hot even though you could see steam coming from the buffet. I ordered a hot tea & the waitress brought me a mug of just hot water & then was annoyed when I asked for tea not just hot water. It was $20 which was way over priced for the quality of cold crap they served. Lastly, I seen an employee grab the tongs from the fried onions and use them to hold the dirty dish rag to wipe between the food trays and then when he was done put them back in the fried onions for use. After using them with the dirty dish rag! Gross! I would not recommend this place except to the health department. I typically only review places I think are very good and deserve compliments. But occasionally when a restaurant is particularly awful I feel I need to warn people not to waste your money.
(1)Vickie J.
My daughter and I love to "Andrew Zimmern" restaurants around town. We loved this place for the sushi and dim sum. We will try just about anything. She liked the chicken feet and I liked the frog legs Also they have a warm, sweet soup that I have never eaten anywhere else. It was quite good! There is plenty of food and dinner buffet has a lot of great seafood. We had attentive service, unlike some other reviewers. I say "GO!"
(4)Elaine Y.
3 stars for damn services. Servers talking on the phone while we were waiting front the door. The one served us looked like we owe her great deal of money. Two servers talked loudly and we can hear what they are discussing, which is really annoying. Moreover, she treated Americans with big smile and warm greetings. How can people from same country be treated like this. Won't come here again unless bad servers are fired. BTW, food is good here compare to others.
(2)Yuan C.
Growing up in LA, I've had my fair share of Asian buffets. I have to say that Kumo is one of the better buffets I've tried within its price range! I came here on a Monday night, and the dinner price was only $14.99 per person! So cheap! :) There is a huge selection of sushi, seafood, Chinese food, and desserts. They also had a separate station for udon, Mongolian stir fry, and crepes! My favorite items included the sushi hand rolls, fried squid, clams, and green tea ice cream. I also tried their crabs and oysters, which were a bit tasteless in my opinion. Overall, I enjoyed my dining experience here and will most likely be coming back!
(4)Jean L.
I went to their new location in Strongsville,it is very nice interior decoration ,but is only few table there not busy at all only one satation is open about 6-8 tables ,it is around 6:30, food is not hot and fresh ,soup is too salty, $15.00 for adult even 11yrs old ,7-9 is $7 ,under 7 is $5, for my son is 11 years old pay for $15 for buffet is too much ,only he eat is a plate noodle and chicken broccoli, Crablegs are on the ice no butter to provide . My total bill is about $70 ,it is not worth, we will not come in back there.very disappointed.
(2)John M. R.
Knowing that buffet style sushi is sub-par with sushi from non-buffet places is critical. This place is very good looking inside and out, clean, friendly staff, and has a good variety of food. Sure most of the sushi is either artificial crab or shrimp, and mostly rice, but for buffet style they keep it fun. I think only one of the 8 different kinds i got was questionable, which, again for buffet style is pretty darn good. The Chinese portion was decent and they also have sweets for dessert, but we didn't have any. They are kid friendly so if you're looking for a more upscale, private ambiance, why the heck are you going to a buffet? They are cheap and if you're looking to smash that craving for sushi, this place fits the bill.
(4)Alysse B.
After seeing how well Kumo was rated, the boy and I thought we would try it out. Giant mistake. Pros: The service was great. Everything seemed clean. There was a large amount of options to choose from. Cons: The food. The sushi. That one piece that I put in my mouth and then had to restrain myself from vomiting. We expected decent sushi and Asian food... something similar to Watami. Upon entering the space was well lit, busy, and nicely designed. We definitely thought we were in for a good experience. The rolls were fairly bland. Many of them had so little besides the rice that you could not determine what you were eating. I'm adventurous and tried a fairly diverse amount of rolls... there was one that was so foul (I think the fish was left out) that it literally turned my stomach. The rest of the buffet was below mediocre. Lots of greasy items, low in flavor, drenched in salty baths of sauce. Now... perhaps kumo just isn't for us. The place was PACKED. People piled their plates high (and we followed some of their choices... thinking that they "knew" what to get... we were wrong). The best thing about the meal? The store bought fortune cookies. Our bill was $40 for 2 buffet dinners, a beer and a soda. No thanks Kumo... we were truly disappointed.
(1)David O.
I am normally not your typical seafood fan. I usually tend to shy away from buffets and seafood restaurants all together. So why you ask would i have gone to eat here? I went based on many recommendations from family and friends. I have to say, upon entering the restaurant, i was impressed by not only the lovely decor, but the overall cleanliness of the restaurant, and the number of patrons as it was the dinner hour. I ordered hot tea, which to my amazement, arrived at my table piping hot. Upon first glance at the buffet tables, i was extremely taken back. Some of the menu items, particularly the seafood and fish entrees, looked a little questionable to me at first. But, overcoming my anxiety, i decided to venture into unknown food territory and i gave it a try. My compliments to the chef on the sweet and sour chicken, the glazed salmon, the pot stickers, dim sum, and the lo mein. I could tell right away these items were indeed homemade. My all time favorite item actually came at the end of the meal with the desserts. If you have never tried green tea ice cream, i highly recommend it. It's not too overly sweet, and it does not leave you thirsty afterwards. The perfect compliment to a very good meal. Now, there were a few items that i was not impressed with. The vegetables on the buffet were luke warm at best. The white rice was a tad bit dry and undercooked. The sushi was excellent, but prepared on-the-fly and not of the quality i would have expected from a sushi bar. The service was particularly sluggish, which surprised me considering the restaurant appeared to be fully staffed. The soda machine was not working properly, but the server did offer substitute selections. The price certainly reflects the quality and quantity of what you are paying for. Overall, this buffet is right on par with typical selections and expectations you'd expect to find. I would deem it worthy of a second trip in my book.
(3)George S.
I was really surprised by Kumo after hearing about it from friends. I'm a buffet fan, but this place has a LOT more to offer; sushi, hot foods, salad bar and a variety that I've not seen in a buffet in quite a while. They're prices might seem a tad higher that average, but that's because they serve more than average. If you're looking for a place to get a good meal and then some, try Kumo (BTW, in Japanese, one translation of Kumo is "cloud", but trust me, you'll be lighter going in than coming out:)
(4)DREW M.
I just had the absolute worst experience of my life, at a Chinese buffet. First we came two hours before it was scheduled to close. The food was all old and crusty. I go for crab Rangoon. Teriyaki steak. Coconut shrimp, etc... The dishes we like at these places. Not one time were at least 5 dishes refreshed after being empty. At one point we had so many dishes on our table we had to flag down a server. We were bottom priority compared to closing procedures. They has a server taking condiments off the table while we were eating (soy sauce, sugar packets, etc...) Our drinks stayed empty the entire time. The sushi was all old and tasted like eating salt. All the food that was out was old. They had only two chicken options, on the entire buffet. I could go on and on at the lack of items on the buffet and very low quality of food. At one point my friend wanted to get sherbet at the desert station. It was 9:15 pm. Again they close at 1030. Instead of getting his sherbet they put it all away, almost an hour and a half before close. I was disgusted and stopped eating long before. I was steaming and asked for a manager. He was arguing with me about exactly how many plates of sub par food I got. He kept going on about if I was at a American place it would be the same. He kept saying I'll bring you fresh food over and over again. He didn't understand the disgust of our experience. He began to raise his voice and spit on me. He was very unprofessional and I will NEVER go back to this place. $30 for two people to be treated like we didn't exist. I've been here before and liked it, but after our experience we will never go back. Unprofessional. Dirty. Terrible waitress service. Hours old sushi. No fresh food. Please take your business elsewhere. They don't deserve the time, or your hard earned money. You're better off getting takeout from china jade down the street. It's so much better.
(1)Stewart P.
I've passed Kumo so many times on my way to school that I decided it was time to finally give it a try. I was under the preconceived notion that it was a seafood-only buffet (The name is slightly misleading) which is not something that sounds extremely mouth watering to me. Luckily I was wrong. In fact, Kumo has a massive selection of Asian delights in their buffet. If you are a sushi fan, you won't be disappointed with the selection - pretty much anything you could imagine is available, including some less appetizing choices like the 'hot-dog roll.' I can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoyed the selection and while not everything was the best I've had at an Asian buffet, most was good on my palate. I'm not sure that calling it 'Japanese' is appropriate either, as very little of the cuisine originated in Japan. Asian-ish would be more correct but it was delicious none the less. Now that I've tried Kumo, they can expect to see my face in the future. It is great food, a reasonable price, and pretty much the only Asian option in the area. That sounds like a recipe for success.
(4)Benny F.
2 years later and 1.50 more for lunch which is now $9.99. They finally listened as they brought the crab rangoon back for dinner! They also added another whole row of hot buffet items and got rid of some of the cold items. I actually enjoyed this much more then their old setup. Dinner prices are the same but from what I was reading the hibachi is only available after 330pm on friday and saturday and now is gone the rest of the week. This is a bit sad but this place is still a solid 4 star in my book.
(4)Samantha F.
Kumo, thank you for being in Parma. While I don't think Kumo lives up to the service or sushi level as Yellow Tail in Fairlawn, it is pretty darn good! There is a nice selection of "traditional" Chinese fare as well as sushi rolls for ever. Will I go again? YES!
(4)Brittany N.
If you read my reviews then you know that I usually have a lot to say, but this is by far the best Japanese seafood buffet I have ever had! Exceeds expectations, enough said! Look no further or you will be disappointed after eating at any other Japanese or Chinese restaurant.
(5)Sharon K.
The food is ok. They have more of a sushi selection compared to Watami... less sashimi but the hot food is better. They make udon and crepes for you and have raw oysters which are pretty good. I think it should cost less for the dinner price~ The seafood is good.
(3)Barb S.
Kumo has ruined all other Asian restaurants for me. Again had a high quality delicious meal.
(5)Eric D.
Rather upset after this past visit. There is not a buffet in the area of that I have not warmed my mitts at and this place is no exception. I visited it when it first opened and it had momentum I tell you. It was packed and the food was delicious. I visited a few more times and then I took a large break as I was out of the area for several years. I returned and I was personally hurt. I arrived with a friend around 9 when they closed at 1030 according to their door. I was saddened that they had given up on the sushi and it was practically empty and they were packing to go at 9. I did not get sushi and I was bummed as I should be. The rest of the food was okay and the habachi was nothing great. I would say drive to Yellowtail, they had better sushi, habachi, and offerings. The price is about the same, just about 45 minute drive from Kumo. Not happy and this place has the least fricken on a floor that I have never seen, you are slipping like slip and slide.
(3)Chris H.
This place is usually good and it would've gotten a four star rating. Unfortunately, I had bad sushi that tasted horrible and made me feel sick. I told them I wouldn't like to pay as I am a weekly client. At first they said okay, then I tried to leave and they forced me to pay. Everything else wasn't too good either. I'm never going back again.
(2)Nora L.
I have got to say, Kumo offers quite an extensive buffet menu and it is so cheap! $12 for lunch and $16 for dinner. Sushi buffets in Boston are upward of $30 for dinner, though that comes with higher quality. As far as the food goes, I tried quite a few of the items: - Sushi: not bad but not great. The pieces were very small and the quantity/quality of fish was sub par. However, they did have sashimi so I loaded up on that. Bonus points for the amount of rolls that they offer. - Seafood: Pretty good. They had clams, raw oysters, cooked oysters, king crab legs, shrimp, mussels, etc. Loved the mussels. Also, raw oysters at a buffet? Sign me up. - Chinese: Pretty good.. not the best but still tastes good. Assorted meat/veggie dishes. They also have Americanized Chinese, didn't have any but that's probably standard. - Udon bar: didn't have any but some of my relatives went back for seconds so I'm assuming that it tasted good. - Desserts: assorted fruits, mini cakes, ice cream, crepes, as well as other items like tapioca soup w/ sweet potato. The crepes didn't look that good but props for the variety. - Salad bar: it's tucked away with the desserts so I didn't see it until the end of the meal. Wish I saw it sooner.. love seaweed salads! Overall, seems like a good value, especially at those prices. However, I'm not from the area so I don't really have anything to compare it to.
(3)Lauren S.
I love sushi! I even have a tattoo to prove it. This place was awesome. Fresh fish, hot food, and friendly staff that kept my iced tea full. Too full to think of the next time I'll eat, but I know I'll be going back soon.
(5)DevAna J.
I have been there multiple times. The sushi us ok and the buffet is limited. I was satisfied with my meal until I saw one of the employees walking around with a fly swatter and killing flies OVER PEOPLE EATING! Stay away
(1)John Z.
Was hoping this place was real fancy based on the reviews but its pretty average. Sushi was why I came and it was definitely very "buffet level" meh. Selection was decent but food tasted very generic. I. From NY and honestly you would not be able to tell a difference from an average grade Chinese buffet. Maybe I was hoping for more since the only restaurants labeled seafood buffets are wayyyy more higher end buffets.
(3)Karmy N.
I went there to try the new dim sum that they started to have and was very disappointed. I was disappointed with lots of the food. I always loved chicken with broccoli and I've eaten it at many restaurants before with no problems. But at Kumo, this dish tasted very foul, like I was eating dirt. Tasted like they didn't clean the broccoli and just cooked it as is.
(1)Christine Y.
I realllyy really wish this buffet could be transported close to where I live...$8 for lunch buffet and its pretty darn good. Lotsa of msg still, but whatever, a good selection of sushi and Chinese dishes...and I can't believe the price! Even for dinner it is only $15. This place is nice and clean and the decoration isn't too over the top. Plenty of seats inside and so much food selection. I definitely didn't try everything they had there. They easily accomodated for our group of 25, we did call ahead though as a warning. My entire family likes this place, which is quite a hard thing to say from grandma down to the little babies (tho okay they don't really have that much of an opinion as they eat whatever). The service was also really good, we had our drinks readily refilled and our dirty plates taken away pretty quickly. And now for the food...lots of different varieties of sushi, freshly made crepes, udon, mongolian bbq, different japanese salads and appetizers, lotus root with sweet rice, 4 kinds of soups (hot and sour and egg drop as the usuals), general tso's chicken, sweet and sour chicken, chinese donuts, octopus, fried squid, steamed fish, lotsa veggies, etc etc etc etc etc. It's really hard to remember it all really. I think my mind just goes into food frenzy and I just eat eat eat. For the price, there's a really good amount of food and the quality is good. It's hard to find a decent buffet for this kind of price. In LA you could, but I would prolly end up paying more money.
(4)Kenny Y.
First of all, this is not a Japanese buffet. You won't find teriyaki chicken or tempura here. This is a Chinese buffet that happens to have sushi and sashimi. It's not bad. Actually, like other reviewers have mentioned, it's probably the best sushi buffet in Northern Ohio. If this restaurant were in Boston, it would get a three. If it were in LA or NYC, it would get a two. I went on a Sunday night, and it was fairly bustling with people, both Asian and non-Asian. Because there were a good number of people, the sushi (or any food, for that matter) did not sit out for too long. Plus, there was pretty decent variety. As for the food, I thought the frog legs were quite tasty. The rest of the food was sort of ho-hum, but again, it impressed me by Northeast Ohio standards.
(4)Jacob H.
I typically do not write Yelp reviews (although I am a loyal user), but this place simply has taken far too much of my time and money for me not to give them their props. This place is pure magic. I am ashamed, yet proud that I will undoubtedly spend about $500 here by year's end - as I eat here once a week. Now I know what you're thinking: "All you can eat Sushi, Stir-fry, and Chinese?! Disgusting - I just can't imagine that being good." Get over yourself - it is delicious and always hits the spot. The potstickers - seared to perfection. The stir fry station - quick and fresh. The sushi - certainly not sushi rock quality, but it is freshly made in front of you and has a huge selection. Kumo has a special place in my heart... and in my diet. Go there and you will not be sorry.
(5)Mark L.
I struggled with the idea of rating a buffet 5 stars, I really did. But then I thought of the quality. The service. The variety. The prices. On a rating scale exclusively for buffets, it's a no-brainer. Officially, I would rate it a 4.5 if I could. They have a decent selection of sushi. The rolls tend to be small, safe, and tame, which is expected for a buffet. They do a good job of keeping it fresh. On the hot side, they have mostly Chinese buffet fare, but it is noticeably better quality than your average generic-name "Hunan China One Dragon Star Dynasty Palace" buffet. From time to time they will surprise you with unique dishes as well. They have a cold section which includes but is not limited to: kim chi, seaweed salad, oysters in a half shell, cocktail shrimp, and baby octopus if you're daring enough. They have a Mongolian BBQ station, a crepe station, and (my fave) an udon station. Desserts are mostly standard fare with bulk pastries, fruits, puddings, and hard ice cream. Oh, and the party cake ice cream, which is probably the best ice cream that you've never had. Make sure you save room for it and prepare to have your mind blown. For what it is, you'd be hard pressed to find something better. It's cleaner, fresher, and tastier than any buffet you've been to. As always, your best bet is to go on the weekend at dinner time for the best selection of food, and everything is kept very fresh.
(5)Joe R.
Kind of a let down when reading the reviews. Sushi not very impressive (mostly fake crab pieces and even then not much fish) snow crab was small and often out. The wonton soup was flavorless. What saved it was the stir fry and udon stations. While over all not terrible probably not coming back. PS dinner with soda was 18.88
(3)Steve L.
This place was awesome, very decent sushi surprisingly and a good variety too. Desserts were plentiful, make youre own salad bar and good food buffet also. Big so it wont keep you waiting and the lines move fast. Service for plate pickup was in a timely manner also. Ill definitely be returning here someday.
(5)Bobby K.
Pretty good restaurant. I have been looking for a good buffet in northeast Ohio. And looks like a found a good one here. Lunch is cheap and there is a huge selection of food. Haibachi is ok, the sushi is great and the buffet is quite good. I recommend this to anyone
(4)P W.
Kumo is one of my favorite places to grab lunch in the Independence area. The sushi is decent enough and the cost to value ratio is exceptional. I brought my friend here for his first time today and he was impressed. They have a sign up that they will be now serving dim sum as part of the buffet! This could be a game changer in the dim sum scene of Cleveland. If anybody tries it before I do, let me know how it is. They said that they will be having the dim sum in a buffet case and will not wheel it around in carts.
(4)Steven L.
One of the best Chinese buffet I've tried in the States. Got a large variety of hot n cold dishes, soups, sushi etc, even have crab legs and crawfish. Don't expect everything to be high quality genuine Chinese food though. After all, this is just a buffet place.
(5)Molida K.
I was expecting too much of this place, I think, and ended up kind of disappointed. I came here on Sunday at 6pm for dinner with a group of 10 other people. Right away I went for the seafood since that was the only reason why I wanted to go. The clams and spicy shrimp were really good but I was sorely disappointed by the ginger crab and crawfish. The crab was limp and had no ginger flavor at all or salt for that matter. The crawfish tasted completely bland like it had been sitting out for awhile. I then tried the sushi which was meh, not really exciting at all. The crab legs took forever to be filled and were only placed literally 5 or 6 legs at a time. The oysters also took forever to be filled and only 10 were placed out the entire 2 hours we were there. I didn't try the other Chinese buffet items since I can get those anywhere. The green tea ice cream thank goodness was still in a full tub so I was able to get a nice sized scoop and I really liked the crepe station where you could choose from many fruit flavors and chocolate. Overall my experience was ok. Our waiter kind of hovered next to our table waiting to pick up the plates. It was both awkward and convenient at the same time since our plates were quickly cleared each time we were finished. It was a good price for what you got but the quality could be better.
(3)Pop K.
Nothing special. Food is fine.
(3)Tom S.
Pretty good, exceeded expectations. The food is hit or miss, but most buffets are. You just have to be smart with your selections. I would return. The fresher the better.
(4)Dan S.
First off, this is a review comparing Watami and Kumo. it's just my opinion also, so go try them both yourself. But yeah, first time here, It's an alright place, and pretty much similar to Watami, but has a way bigger selection. The food seemed hot, and it was pretty good. There's a ton of seating, and it has a really cool Asian atmosphere...way more than Watami has. Desert to octopus to pig stomach, they have a lot. Despite the Japanese label, they have tons of Chinese food, sort of like Watami, but Watami has less food overall. I only really liked the sushi and chicken, and even then it was only the mango chicken. I like all kinds of sushi, but the ones that I liked had a weird taste when comparing it to Watami.. The atmosphere is pretty normal. People casual talking, ambient Asian music in the background, and all that jazz. Watami is farther away from me, and I'd pretty much rather drive there for an extra 5 minutes instead of go here. Maybe it's just an alright first experience, but who knows. I'll be coming back most likely to compare the two restaurants again in the later days.
(4)Jared M.
my brother and i went here last week...ive been wanting to try it for awhile now....i never write reviews...i usually just read them....but i felt compelled to write one after going here...... the sushi is not good....hard rice ... fish was not fresh.....taste was off putting their hibachi area is gross...some of the meat was brownish and turned me off completely....iam suprised it has not be fined....how long can this meat stay out in open air....it looked bad/// the soups were thin and bad.... I pretty much had full plates of food that i pushed to the side....wasted money going here... very surprised it got 4 stars......will never go back.. service was good
(1)Juan S.
After hearing some of my friends to visit this buffet. I was very impressed with the sushi selections. There weren't any sashmi at all on Friday night. One good sign is a lot of Asian eating in the restaurant, so that tells you of some interest. The sushi buffet have fair good selection. The rice is ok. a little dry for my taste. A little more seasoning needed. The spicy mini octopus was great. The Kimchi is really good. On the back corner of the buffet, there was a Udon Noodle station together with the Japanese crepe station. I was too full to try Udon. The seafood selection is pretty decent. The frog leg was a little dry for me. I normally like it sauteed in black bean sauce as opposed to fried. The salmon was a little too done for me. Fried Tilapia in bean sauce didn't try it. I tried ginger fish and it was good. I tried the ginger crab and it was really good. The shell was not quite soft shell but soft enough to munch on it. The cold browned beef tripe is really good. Something in my first time in Asian buffet I never seen before, 5 spiced braised pig feet. It was delicious. Hit the comfort food spot for Asian. Also usual soup like pork spare rib soup and duck with taro soup that you see in Asian buffet food. some standard fair of fried rice, lo mein, white rice, wonton soup and all that. Raw oysters, cold crab legs, peel and eat shrimp. The one I really enjoyed is the crawfish in spicy broth. I was impressed by the buffet. It's not the best in all things but few items on the buffet will definitely keep me going back. You also can do a take out by the pound. different price for sushi and regular buffet. I couldn't check-in on that night, the area didn't have any wi-fi and 4G.
(4)Jonah W.
Kumo has to be the best Asian buffet in Northeast Ohio, and you'll find it attracts a lot of Asian families, which is always a good sign. It's clean, the food is good quality and it's a pleasant setting. We had been partial to Watami, which is also pretty good, but it doesn't have half the selection and variety of Kumo. They have a good sized sushi buffet, a tepanyaki station, a crepe station, a Mongolian bbq grill, and three islands of chinesey/japanesy type foods. The ambiance is pretty institutional with touches that show the owner is trying to create a feel of class, but not fully achieving it ... for example, the coin operated crane game in the entryway. That's fine, however, because how classy can a buffet be? We're not talking about a Michelin star sort of place. The sushi bar offers probably about 20 types of rolls and nigiri, and they also have things like marinated octopus, seaweed salad, kimchee, and other Asian favorites. There are three large buffet steam tables, with all the usual Chinese-American suspects: General Tso's chicken, broccoli beef, hot & sour soup, chow mein, etc. They also include the obligatory not-so-Asian fare that seem to be in every Chinese buffet in Ohio, like fried chicken wings, crab legs, fried fish, etc. Desert is nothing special, a number of small cakes, sliced fruit and a variety of ice creams. Okay, so you're not going to be bowled away by the food, but there's a good chance you'll enjoy what you select, and if you leave hungry that's more of a statement about you than Kumo. And at $7.99 for lunch from Mondy - Saturday, it's well worth a visit.
(4)Michael R.
I see I'm greatly outnumbered here, but I didn't enjoy my experience here at all. Admittedly, I'm not a big buffet fan, and Kumo did little to change that. I am a big sushi fan however, but theirs was just bad. It was gummy and chewy, probably from sitting out, although I was there early for lunch. The crab dishes were all fake crab and there were no crab legs when I was there. The rest of the food was pretty much average Chinese fried dishes, mostly battered chicken with overcooked veggies. There were a few things that were pretty good, although by the time I put a variety on my plate, it was hard to distinguish one from another. I didn't realize until later that they had a station towards the back where you can choose your meat and vegetables, and they cook it on the spot. This probably would have been a better option. If you are a big Asian buffet fan, Kumo is probably better than most but I must admit, I was glad I was at a buffet when I saw the waiter leave the bathroom without washing his hands!
(2)Teddy B.
So, for the Gyro enthusiast, Steve's is the place! TONS of meat on the regular or the jumbo Amazing Taste. So much garlic. Fresh onion and tomato and a unique tzatziki on warm pita. The line gets busy sometimes. So if you're in a rush, get their early. It is cash only but for a stand in the Westside Markets, Steve's is spot on taste and quality
(4)Tawinan C.
I have been here 2 times and the 2nd time is a week after the first time. My friends and I usually drive from Cleveland to Akron for a sushi buffet. This is our big discovery!!! We now don't need to drive to Akron to have a good buffet. The food quality here is good. The sushi is good and there are around 15-20 types of sushi to choose. The side dishes are also good too. They also have a lot of chinese food. It's even larger than the sushi bar. The dinner is $14.99. We end up with about $20 include tax, drink, and tip. If you are a fan of sushi and chinese food, this is a place that won't disappoint you.
(4)Andrew Z.
Stars: 3+ Pros: This is a sushi buffet = sushi is not extraordinarily high quality, but is still quite good in my opinion. What I really enjoy is that in the back, they have a station where a cook will whip up noodles and such for you at your request. You have to pick out the noodles, meat, fish, veggies, sauce, etc. It is like Fire and Ice / Mongolian BBQ.. The pricing is EXCELLENT for lunches and the selection is pretty big. My friends always get the snow crab legs, which are decently sized. They seem to like it. Cons: This is a step down from Minado (another sushi buffet), without a doubt, both in terms of quality and presentation.
(3)Misti S.
One of our favorite places for Japanese Buffet...sushi is pretty good too!!! Seems like the prices went up a bit. 2 dinners, 1 child and 2 drinks was about $38.00
(5)Evil S.
Service and food was great, hope they can keep it up!
(4)Rosa K.
I have just went here to celebrate someone's birthday. The food here is not too bad. They have chefs cook crapes, udon noodle soup, and beef or vegetable stir fry.
(5)Carl W.
I have been to a number of Japanese and Chinese buffets. This one is pretty good. The decor is probably a little better than average. The food is better than average. Given that there is "seafood" in the name, the choices of seafood is better than most. They have large and small clams. Several varieties of fish. A couple of different shrimp dishes. And of course, the snow crab legs--OK, but don't seem to be salty enough (ie. excessively boiled instead of steamed) and not brought out enough. They also have a few sashimi and about 10 sushi selections--just don't count on sampling any sashimi because they hardly ever bring any out! There also seems to be a small Mongolian BBQ station but I didn't see any takers and wonder about the ingredient freshness. And you can get crepes made or Udon noodle soup (in addition to 3 other soup choices). As for service, not the greatest, which is typical of asian eateries. At times the plates piled up before being cleared away and it may take some time before your drink gets refiled. Still, you would be hard pressed to find a better Asian Buffet in the NE Ohio area if you like seafood. I will only suggest Yellow Tail in Fairlawn as being slightly better.
(4)Faith N.
Went for lunch loved it! I would have paid $8 for the sushi buffet alone. Wide selection of Asian food, clean buffet tables and friendly staff.
(4)Sarah T.
Beautiful decor, well-lit, excellent choice for big family events. Pseudo-sushi is to be expected, but the food selection is huge. Nice staff.
(5)WAN TAO C.
KUMO is my pick for AUCE buffet in Cleveland area. I gave KUMO a 4 star overall, for an all you can eat (AUCE) buffet, the sushi itself should be just 3 because of the quality and quantities. They have variation of rolls, but not enough nirigi. However, there are a lot of cold appetizers (shrimp cocktail, snow crab leg & mussel). There is a large variety of hot food selection including: two different steam fish, crawfish, frog leg, crab, two different types of clam, duck, etc. Besides the clients select Mongolian BBQ, the nicest touch is the Japanese Udon noodle. At the end, a cup of the green tea ice-cream is perfect for finishing the evening. I will go there just for their hot plates, the sushi is the plus, money well worth for dinner under 16 buck
(4)Traci M.
i have been several times recently for both lunch and dinner and each time i have been so impressed with what they offer for the price! buffets usually freak me out a bit but in this case, once you find things that you like you can just keep going after more of it and it really makes it special! i think i love this place for lunch rather than dinner. the sushi bar is photo worthy, everything is beautiful and so well presented. everyone there seems genuinely blown away with the place. i am not such a seafood fan but everyone who i went to dinner with was very happy with the selections. this is the place to take an adventurous eater.. two words indicate that- frog legs. yikes. made for a memorable occasion. if you are going for lunch, look for the sugary donuts on the hot bar. i wanted to put a dozen in my purse! fancy little crab rangoons are a little different than what i am used to seeing but twice as good! some of the sushi looks like candy, so colorful and bright. i only wish that they were labeled better so i knew what was in each one. -i lean towards the veggie versions and not the fishy versions. i bet the staff there would be happy to give me a tour. fun place!!
(5)Shirley P.
The food here is fantastic! The only downside is that we aske for lemon for our tea and water and when we received our drinks there were no lemons. When I asked the server for lemon she told us that they are at the buffet stations. Terrible service. If the service was better I would have given 5 stars.
(4)Wayne W.
We went to Kumo Japanese buffet for the first time for dinner last night. I was with a large group (36 people) and there was another even larger private party going on (over 100 people), so the restaurant was PACKED! We were lucky as the Kwan Lion Dance crew performed a Lunar New Year show, so we got a bit of an entertainment break between sittings of gorging on all variety of food. The sushi was ok, but I think they can improve their rolling skills - it's an art form. On the other hand, they were swamped with many hungry patrons last night, so that could have been the reason. They had shucked raw oysters, lots of cooked crab legs, shrimp, mussels, clams, etc. If sushi or seafood is not your thing, not to fear - Kumo has lots of other offerings so even the most conservative of diners can enjoy a meal here. The buffet is extensive but I'll lump them into categories: sushi, cold seafood bar, hot seafoods, hot beef and chicken dishes, noodle/rice staion, hibachi bar, udon-noodle station, soup station, hot veggies, salad bar, fruit bar, dessert bar, ice-cream cooler, and made-to-order crepe station. More than enough to fill even the largest of appetites. When eating at a buffet, the attaction is typically the quantity and variety. At Kumo, you certainly get this - and decent quality. At very reasonable pricing. I will be going back for sure.
(4)G T.
No joke. Stay away! The food was terrible. The sushi is not good quality. The rolls are all rice, no fish, mostly imitation crab. The sashimi was so thin like paper you would have had to eat eight to get one real piece. I tried the hot bar and spit out the food because there was gristle. The meat was so chewy I could not chew it. It makes me feel like Americans will eat any processed crap put in front of them. I did not eat. I asked the manager to bring my bill for my one beer and sake but that I could not eat the food and was going to go elsewhere for dinner. He refused. He refused to let me talk to the owner. He refused my business card. He was screaming and yelling at me in the restaurant. I told him I would not tolerate the abuse and was calling the police to objectively settle it since I would not leave without paying and he refused to take my payment for the alcohol without charging me $14.99 for the buffet I did not eat. I had no choice since I did not want to be arrested for dining and dashing. I tried to call but could not get a signal in the restaurant. I asked him if I could call from his desk phone. He refused me. I said I was going to step outside of the front door to get a signal and call. He manhandled me. blocked me, grabbed me and held the doors shut. I told him to get his hands off of me then went out and called the police. Two squad cars and three wonderful officers later, we got resolution. I paid for the alcohol and left. The dispatcher was concerned for me because she could hear him yelling the entire time at me while I spoke to her. The officer asked him for his social security number. He said he gave it with his name to the dispatcher. He did not. He simply called to say he was the manager of Kumo and a customer was leaving without paying. He asked them to send a car while I was talking to the dispatcher. This place is shady and terrible. Save your money and go get real sushi. I cannot believe someone would treat me so terrible because the quality was substandard. He offered to let me pay a discounted rate then brought me the bill for the full price and said I insulted him by calling his food crap and that 300 people come and eat there per day. Everyone's taste is different. I could not eat this food. It escalated and he refused to compromise then verbally abused me and physically touched me. That is NOT acceptable. I had given him my business card. As if a professional was going to drive away! I'm not stupid. I wanted an objective arbitrator.
(1)Julianna B.
great sushi! loved the coconut shrimp. the snow crab legs were okay, not that great the day I went... but great friendly staff & nice family place.
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