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Wei's Hibachi Buffet - Your Local Chinese Restaurant in Tampa, Florida
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  3. Florida
  4. Hillsborough County
  5. Tampa
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  7. Wei's Hibachi Buffet

Wei's Hibachi Buffet

2661 reviews

Hours

Monday, 11:15 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, 11:15 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, 11:15 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, 11:15 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday, 11:15 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday, 11:15 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday, 11:15 AM - 9:00 PM

About Wei's Hibachi Buffet

Wei's Hibachi Buffet is a Chinese restaurant located at 13151 Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618, offering a buffet-style dining experience. They can be contacted at (813) 644-7627 or +1 813-644-7627.

Customer reviews offer mixed perspectives on Wei's Hibachi Buffet. One long-term customer noted that while the employees are welcoming and the restaurant's style is appealing, the food has recently been served cold, regardless of the time of day. This customer also expressed that the dinner price of $17.99 was not justified due to the food temperature and highlighted a mandatory tipping policy for groups of three or more, with a suggested minimum of $4, even for basic service like plate removal and water refills. Concerns were also raised about the condition of the bathrooms and the repetitive nature of the food selection. This reviewer suggested that the quality of the food can be inconsistent, recommending a visit only for individuals during early morning or before 1 PM.

In contrast, another customer who visited shortly after opening at 11:15 AM found the staff to be very friendly and the buffet area clean and "steaming." While they noted that some food options were warm rather than hot, they praised their waitress for being fantastic, attentive with drink refills and plate clearing, and friendly. This customer gave a four-star rating, primarily due to the issue of some cold food, while highlighting the positive aspects of cleanliness and service.

Another review mentioned the lunchtime cost for three people being $18.99 per person, with additional charges for beverages like pop and lemonade at $3 each.

Based on these reviews, potential local customers should be aware of the varying experiences regarding food temperature and consistency, as well as the reported mandatory tipping policy for larger groups. Visiting during off-peak hours, particularly earlier in the day, might yield a better experience according to one reviewer. It is advisable to consider these recent customer experiences when deciding to dine at Wei's Hibachi Buffet.

Wei's Hibachi Buffet Location

13151 Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618, USA

Customer Reviews

3.0
2661 reviews
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Raul Arbildo
Jan 08, 2025

I’ve been coming here for about a year. So I can give a full review on it. The employees are very welcoming. The style of the store is great. However the food lately has been getting cold. I’ve gone to all different hours. And the food for dinner prices which is 17.99 is NOT worth it. The food is cold. 3 plus people are required to tip even though all they do is take your plate and just refill your water. We barely asked for them but they wouldn’t take a small tip. Demanding 4 dollars at least of tip. Which was never stated elsewhere that it was required. At least to my knowledge. Bathrooms need a lot of work and the food is mostly repetitive every time. Yes the food may seem good. But it’s like gambling. Sometimes good sometimes bad. I’d recommend if you’re going alone and want to try a new place. But only early morning or before 1pm. After that I don’t see any effort to even keep the food warm or sanitary. No lids for the food except for that rice cooker in the corner. Good place for a first time. After that not really recommended

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Taryn Williams
Jan 01, 2025

Staff were very friendly, buffet was clean and steaming. We arrived at 11:15 and they had just opened. A few food options were warm but not hot. Our waitress was fantastic, drinks were filled, plates cleared out often, and she was friendly. I’m only giving a four because some of the food being cold but most of everything else was great and service again, fantastic! For three people for lunch time it was $18.99 per person and about $3 for a pop and $3 for lemonade.

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Demetrios
Jul 05, 2024

My second time there, the first time they were really rude. This time they were respectful and very polite, I paid the server and she didn’t understand the check or the Money which was very odd.. anyway not that bad and way better than last time.

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Gabe Steele
Aug 26, 2024

The food is absolutely disgusting. I went home had massive diarrhea. Their oysters are FAKE. They put fake crab inside the oysters shells. The jello had prices of napkins sticking on it. The fried food was all somehow dry and soggy at the same time. Everything was sour due to it be EXPIRED. And I found a BUG in my FOOD. As well as the bathroom. The staff was extremely rude to me and my family. They make us PAY BEFORE WE EAT, because they know the food is bad. They yelled at me because I left food on my plate, but I only left crawfish shells and sweet and sour sauce. So they made me LICK the sauce OFF my PLATE or else they said they will charge me for it. They also charged my brother’s credit card after we left for “not finishing the food”. The tall Asian man is the owner at the front when you walk in and is the rudest person I’ve ever met. I also wanted took look at what they had before we ate and he yelled at me and my family and threatened to call the POLICE. When I saw the outside of the place I thought it was a haunted house. It says it costs 12.99 but they charge $19.

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Nikki Jo
Aug 11, 2024

I've gone to this restaurant for years and I was shocked seeing all the bad reviews. It looks like they did a reverse face-lift on it so I decided to go back and check it out. Alot of the negative posts, I BELIEVE, are due to the time of day. So, I went at 430, all the food was stocked up, hot and fresh. They have Buffalo and American style fried Buffalo wings now which was awesome. It was busy but not Cracker Barrel busy. Alot of large families. I saw the "menacing" tall Asian man who was handling all the customers. He took the large family in front of us to the cashier to give them their total before they were seated. He wasn't rude, just all business. 5pm, the fried blue crabs came out with a fresh hunk of roast beef you slice off what you want. And if anyone has issue with there not being enough Asian food or the food on the buffet is cold, they literally have a hibachi right as you walk in to have anything cooked right then and there while you wait for it. The sushi has changed, more rolls with cream cheese (I think) in them and the ahi and salmon are in tuna chunks instead of slices. I included a Pic of my tab for two people that did not force a 15% tip, which we never had that experience. The T on the tab is for Tax. I gave the cashier a 8$ cash tip for my waitress out of CHOICE. The receipt gives you a spot to add whatever amount you want but they tax tips so I do cash. Anyway, hope this helps clear the air. I would not drive 20 miles to eat here, but I would for Cody's steakhouse before they burned down. If you want a quick filling meal with a large variety of American and Asian food that is all you can eat, this is a great spot. I would give them 5 if their salad had more to choose from. Happy eating all!

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