Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet -Brandon FL

Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet - Brandon FL, located at 1528 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33510, USA, can be contacted at (813) 657-1188 or +1 813-657-1188. Despite being listed under the category of Chinese Restaurant, customer reviews indicate it is a seafood and sushi buffet with elements of a Chinese buffet.

Overall, customers find that this buffet offers "decent food for the price." The service is generally "solid," with appreciation for frequent plate clearing. A significant feature is the "lot of variety to choose from, including fresh sushi and sashimi, hot pot, ramen, stir-fry, endless amounts of sauces and condiments, and plenty of seafood options." The "sushi choices were definitely the highlight, fresh and tasty."

However, some negative aspects were noted. One customer reported being seated in a seemingly less desirable "overflow / private room" despite the restaurant not being crowded. They also experienced discomfort due to a worker's child playing a loud tablet and cutting nails nearby, finding it "off-putting and definitely not the most sanitary vibe." This customer indicated they would likely seek other options in the future.

Conversely, another reviewer expressed surprise at the seemingly low ratings, stating, "Honestly I don't understand why this place is so lonely rated." They found it "amazing because it has something for everybody," suggesting that "You definitely don't need to love fish to come here because they have a lot of cooked options and it's almost like they merged a Chinese buffet with a high quality sushi place." This reviewer found the "blue crab was amazing" and the "garlic butter oysters were absolutely fantastic and actually better than the route oysters which I normally like raw better." They noted that while the "Sushi was a really high quality," many rolls contained "fake crab" instead of just fish, which they disliked. A positive aspect was the availability of "free milk tea," particularly the "Ube" flavor, though it was often in limited supply. Despite disliking the desserts, this reviewer stated they "would totally come back here again" primarily for the food.

Based on these reviews, Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet in Brandon, FL, offers a wide variety of dishes, with the fresh sushi being a standout. It appears to cater to a broad range of tastes beyond just seafood. While the service is generally good, there have been isolated issues regarding seating and the presence of employees' children in dining areas. The blue crab and garlic butter oysters are highly recommended. Some sushi options use imitation crab, which may be a drawback for some. A notable perk is the free milk tea. While desserts may not be a strong suit, many customers find the overall food quality worth a return visit.

The environment is that of a large buffet restaurant, potentially with overflow or private room seating. Services include a self-serve buffet with sushi, sashimi, hot pot, ramen, stir-fry, various seafood and cooked options, and table service for drink refills and plate clearing. Key features are the wide variety of food, particularly the fresh and tasty sushi, amazing blue crab, and fantastic garlic butter oysters. The availability of free milk tea is a bonus. Potential drawbacks include inconsistent seating, occasional unprofessional incidents, and the use of imitation crab in some sushi rolls. No specific promotional information is available in the provided text.