Hayashi Buffet

Honestly don’t see a reason to not give this place 5 stars. It’s affordable, food was all cooked very well, and service was great. The atmosphere and building is awesome, I did expect a larger selection from the size of the building, however they’ve still got all the classics and favorites, would come again!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hayashi Buffet was exactly what we were hoping for. The restaurant was super clean and had a really pleasant, welcoming atmosphere from the moment we walked in. Everything felt fresh and well cared for. The buffet hit all the right comfort-food notes plus plenty of variety and full of the familiar, satisfying flavors you want from a buffet. Whether you’re craving classics or just want a little bit of everything, it delivers. If you’re looking for a clean, comfortable spot with great atmosphere and reliable, tasty food, Hayashi Buffet is a solid choice. We’ll definitely be back!

Great variety of dishes, everything was fresh and flavorful. The staff was friendly and the food kept coming out hot. Definitely worth stopping by!

Jill Denney

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hayashi Buffet was exactly what we were hoping for. The restaurant was super clean and had a really pleasant, welcoming atmosphere from the moment we walked in. Everything felt fresh and well cared for. The buffet hit all the right comfort-food notes plus plenty of variety and full of the familiar, satisfying flavors you want from a buffet. Whether you’re craving classics or just want a little bit of everything, it delivers. If you’re looking for a clean, comfortable spot with great atmosphere and reliable, tasty food, Hayashi Buffet is a solid choice. We’ll definitely be back!

Anthony Chautragool

Great variety of dishes, everything was fresh and flavorful. The staff was friendly and the food kept coming out hot. Definitely worth stopping by!

Aaron Salas

Honestly don’t see a reason to not give this place 5 stars. It’s affordable, food was all cooked very well, and service was great. The atmosphere and building is awesome, I did expect a larger selection from the size of the building, however they’ve still got all the classics and favorites, would come again!

The outside of the building and the buffet area and seating areas are beautiful. The food and variety of food are amazing. But if you go to the bathrooms, it is like you entered an alley in a 3rd world country, it's gross in there

Nice Buffet, the staff was attentive. The food was tasty and always restocked. The dining room was clean and well maintained. This is a good place to drop in and grab a good buffet. They have everything from traditional Chinese to Texas classics. They have a well stocked salad bar and even have self server ice cream.

T

The outside of the building and the buffet area and seating areas are beautiful. The food and variety of food are amazing. But if you go to the bathrooms, it is like you entered an alley in a 3rd world country, it's gross in there

michael H

Nice Buffet, the staff was attentive. The food was tasty and always restocked. The dining room was clean and well maintained. This is a good place to drop in and grab a good buffet. They have everything from traditional Chinese to Texas classics. They have a well stocked salad bar and even have self server ice cream.

We like it so we return, but there have been some issues. The lady at the reguster keeps charging us more than others, which is not right. The bald server never comes back to refill your drink. My husband has had to ask others for drinks at the fountain. Some kitchen staff talk smack at the buffet. Unprofessional. The food is a hit or miss. Sometimes it is oily and questionable, while other times it's flavorful and amazing. I just wish it was consistent.

Chinese buffet with hibachi grill. Large selection of the traditional food plus sushi. Good service, clean restaurant and plenty of parking.

It's a nice place. It's clean and the food is well kept. Some things on the buffet had a weird taste like chemical the general chicken was one of them. It was weird Staff was nice and very helpful. I wished that our particular waitress would have cleared plates away, but she didn't really at all. Ice cream Octopus 🐙 Salad Noodles 🍜 Egg rolls Live Mongolian grill looks good . I didn't have that

Texas Me

It's a nice place. It's clean and the food is well kept. Some things on the buffet had a weird taste like chemical the general chicken was one of them. It was weird Staff was nice and very helpful. I wished that our particular waitress would have cleared plates away, but she didn't really at all. Ice cream Octopus 🐙 Salad Noodles 🍜 Egg rolls Live Mongolian grill looks good . I didn't have that

Mandy Lewis

Staff was very pleasant. The food tasted absolutely horrible. The sweet and sour sauce was definitely sour. The sweet and sour chicken had no taste at all. The ranch tasted old. Will not go back.

First time eating there and wont be back any time soon, food was okay but when i got dessert one of the dessert bread had mold inside. Told the waitress and it seemed like they didnt care. The manager just said ' sorry' and took my plate

Looked nice on outside and inside. Food is eh. No refill entire time there. Staff just did the ill be back and ignore. Also 70 bucks 3 people. I've had better cheaper.

Maria S.

First time eating there and wont be back any time soon, food was okay but when i got dessert one of the dessert bread had mold inside. Told the waitress and it seemed like they didnt care. The manager just said ' sorry' and took my plate

Robby Harvey

Looked nice on outside and inside. Food is eh. No refill entire time there. Staff just did the ill be back and ignore. Also 70 bucks 3 people. I've had better cheaper.

This place does have lots of food to choose from, came here this last Sunday to grab a bite to eat with family from out of town. My family members have service dogs that are “medical service dogs” we had to wait for the people in front of us, and all the ones behind us to get their tables. My family members told the hosts that they are discriminating because they had “service dogs” and that she was going to call corporate and the medical association to report the discrimination from the hosts and front desk. After my family member told them that, they proceeded to sit us down in the corner as she had a very angry face. After we had finished our meal, my family member went to the front to ask for the hosts name, the lady refused to give her name as my Aunt stated she was going to contact the owner/corporate a lot this issue. If you have a “service dog” be prepared to be waiting longer than someone who don’t. We will never eat here again. We are looking into possible legal action

Mari Adventures

This place does have lots of food to choose from, came here this last Sunday to grab a bite to eat with family from out of town. My family members have service dogs that are “medical service dogs” we had to wait for the people in front of us, and all the ones behind us to get their tables. My family members told the hosts that they are discriminating because they had “service dogs” and that she was going to call corporate and the medical association to report the discrimination from the hosts and front desk. After my family member told them that, they proceeded to sit us down in the corner as she had a very angry face. After we had finished our meal, my family member went to the front to ask for the hosts name, the lady refused to give her name as my Aunt stated she was going to contact the owner/corporate a lot this issue. If you have a “service dog” be prepared to be waiting longer than someone who don’t. We will never eat here again. We are looking into possible legal action

Save your money! It was horrible. I have been here many times before but hadn't been back in (over a year) Lubbock until this week. Terrible. Food was old i.e. spareribs were hard as rock, fried chicken tasted off, salad greens were withered and wilted and tired looking, even the usually pretty good skewered chicken was dry, tough and chewy. The sushi has become so small (1"long X 1/4" wide) and thin (anorexic), why bother? Won ton soup was too salty and lacked flavor. Wasabi wasn't even spicy, it was dry and un-appetizing like it was green sand. Most entree items were hidden under overly sweetened sauce of some kind. No sense in offering 10 entrees if they all taste alike. Note: I walked through the door at around opening time 11 am so everything should have been freshly prepared and well stocked but it wasn't. Bright side. I enjoyed the cold ice water. For $15 no drink plus tip, you would be better fed at Golden Corral for about same price or dig a little deeper into pocket and try Momotaro on Indiana for AYCE hot pot or sushi/sashimi. Whatever you do stay away from Hiyashi until they get their act together. Remember we work hard for our money so don't settle for mediocrity and poor quality foods. Make em' raise the bar so we all can enjoy.

We went around 5:30 pm on a Saturday. The food was dried out and seemed old like it had been from there from earlier in the day, not fresh. The diet soda was pure carbonation and my daughter’s Dr. pepper was also flat. We asked for water after that which tastes like it is tap water. We have come here many times, usually Sunday afternoons and never had this bad of an experience but after asking for a refund and being told “look at the steam it’s fresh”, we will not returning. We are disappointed with the food and service of the main staff not our waiter or hostess, she was very unprofessional about our expectations. We will not be wasting our money here anymore and strongly urge you to be cautious of the same situation.

If I could give a zero star I would. Price is different than it says online. The ice cream is the only good thing in the Buffett. Even the grapes have seeds! The food tastes like it has been recycled. And we all got good poisoning the same night and lasted a few days!

This restaurant was very big disappointment, since we arrived to Texas ,I so wanted to eat at this place, finally after six months here in Texas went to have brunch here, what a big let down. I heard it was under new management. WOW, just terrible, the food was not at all what I expected. The drinks tasted like, I can't even find the words to describe. I will never set foot at this place again. Terrible, I love suchi the sushi did not taste freshly made like they said. I will stop here because this place is terrible. One more thing to say, they didn't even have the proper utensils, we had to ask for them. I gave it 1 star, but a zero rating is better. I'm sorry but if I am going to spend money to eat out, it better be worth it. Needs better management and a better chef.

Kiana Cortez

If I could give a zero star I would. Price is different than it says online. The ice cream is the only good thing in the Buffett. Even the grapes have seeds! The food tastes like it has been recycled.

D P

We went around 5:30 pm on a Saturday. The food was dried out and seemed old like it had been from there from earlier in the day, not fresh. The diet soda was pure carbonation and my daughter’s Dr. pepper was also flat. We asked for water after that which tastes like it is tap water. We have come here many times, usually Sunday afternoons and never had this bad of an experience but after asking for a refund and being told “look at the steam it’s fresh”, we will not returning. We are disappointed with the food and service of the main staff not our waiter or hostess, she was very unprofessional about our expectations. We will not be wasting our money here anymore and strongly urge you to be cautious of the same situation.

Danyl Domminques

Save your money! It was horrible. I have been here many times before but hadn't been back in (over a year) Lubbock until this week. Terrible. Food was old i.e. spareribs were hard as rock, fried chicken tasted off, salad greens were withered and wilted and tired looking, even the usually pretty good skewered chicken was dry, tough and chewy. The sushi has become so small (1"long X 1/4" wide) and thin (anorexic), why bother? Won ton soup was too salty and lacked flavor. Wasabi wasn't even spicy, it was dry and un-appetizing like it was green sand. Most entree items were hidden under overly sweetened sauce of some kind. No sense in offering 10 entrees if they all taste alike. Note: I walked through the door at around opening time 11 am so everything should have been freshly prepared and well stocked but it wasn't. Bright side. I enjoyed the cold ice water. For $15 no drink plus tip, you would be better fed at Golden Corral for about same price or dig a little deeper into pocket and try Momotaro on Indiana for AYCE hot pot or sushi/sashimi. Whatever you do stay away from Hiyashi until they get their act together. Remember we work hard for our money so don't settle for mediocrity and poor quality foods. Make em' raise the bar so we all can enjoy.

Luz Berenguer

This restaurant was very big disappointment, since we arrived to Texas ,I so wanted to eat at this place, finally after six months here in Texas went to have brunch here, what a big let down. I heard it was under new management. WOW, just terrible, the food was not at all what I expected. The drinks tasted like, I can't even find the words to describe. I will never set foot at this place again. Terrible, I love suchi the sushi did not taste freshly made like they said. I will stop here because this place is terrible. One more thing to say, they didn't even have the proper utensils, we had to ask for them. I gave it 1 star, but a zero rating is better. I'm sorry but if I am going to spend money to eat out, it better be worth it. Needs better management and a better chef.

Sonya Betterton

This place has dropped way downhill from when we were there last. And by that I mean the food only. The egg rolls tasted like spoiled hamburger meat smells and the fried shrimp was fried with the shells on. The food was not just bad....it was horrible. I hope they improve because we used to really enjoy this place.