KUMI Seafood Sushi Chinese Buffet

I absolutely love seafood buffets, and among all the buffets I’ve tried in Texas, this one is by far the best. They offer an incredible variety of seafood, including oysters, clams, snow crab, shrimp, and many more, all fresh and delicious. In addition to seafood, there are noodle soups, meat dishes, Chinese food, and countless other options to choose from. The restaurant is very clean, and even the restrooms are spotless, which really impressed me. The staff are extremely friendly — almost overly kind in the best possible way. This was hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. Highly recommended!

We had such a great experience at Kumi Sushi and Seafood Buffet! Our server Marianna was amazing — she was very attentive, full of energy, and had such a bubbly personality that made the whole dining experience even better. The food was excellent — the sushi and seafood were fresh and of much higher quality than most buffets we’ve been to. Everything tasted delicious, and the variety kept us coming back for more - I ate 4 plates plus 1 dessert plate! Overall, between the fantastic service and the quality of the food, this place is a must-visit. My friends and (party of 6) definitely be coming back!

This was my 2nd visit, and I realized I missed so much on my first. Our waitress was so attentive making sure our drinks were always full and checking if we wanted to order any special sushi rolls. The crab legs were hot and plentiful. The oysters were great. They had raw and baked. On this trip I also tried the dumplings, rice noodles, baked mussels, chicken teriyaki, beef galbi and egg roll. Everything was very good. I ordered the rainbow roll and the yellowtail sampler from the fresh made sushi. It was so delicious and the yellowtail sampler came on a sushi boat. I finish the meal with rainbow sherbet. My adult sons and other family members tried many more things and loved it all. It is a pricey buffet but with all the seafood and sushi, it is well worth it. You can get custom Ramen and steaks made to order also

Came for a quick lunch. Love these buffets for the large variety of food. They have a huge selection of seafood options cold and hot. I feel the food could be served a bit warmer than it was especially the egg drop soup. I highly recommend this place.

The best high-end buffet I've ever been to in my life! The amount of variety is impressive, but more than that, the quality of each item is paramount. You can even order custom sushi rolls to be delivered to your table, too.

Su Mei, our server, took care of us while we ate. She is very friendly and punctual. The food was good. I enjoy sushi here.

Ask Maggie! She is the best server we have had in a long time while dining out. Genial and humorous as well as prompt and attentive.

The food is amazing the staff is kinda and very outgoing. Su Mei was my waiter and she brought great energy, was very helpful and proactive. Her level of professionalism and passion stands out the most. 10/10 experience I will become a regular here for sure.

Amazing place, Extravagant selection of foods welcoming service and attended to our need of some crackers for our crab.

I mostly go for the sushi you can order to the table - it's quite good. And then take a tour of the buffet. Nice array of fruit. The dessert area is mostly a miss - why not cookies? Cookies would keep well & not be weird cake.

I loved the food, the place was clean, we stayed til closing and it was so much fun The staff was amazing and seated us quickly, they were really accommodating the big group I was with you can chose to order sushi or so the buffet or do both So worth it though definitely coming back

Amazing buffet!! So many options, the crab rangoons are the best I've had at any buffet, general Tao chicken is so tender and flavorful, the kumi fried rice is spectacular! We were greeted upon entrance. Our server, Rob was great and quick to check in us every moment he could. Spacious environment with plenty of setting and TVs for entertainment. The only downside was the steak I requested from the grill as medium well came back medium rare, and took awhile. Besides that I will definitely be back for more!!

Food and service was incredible! The food was so fresh. I tried many of their dishes and every one was very well prepared. Andy was so attentive and introduced us to the sushi rolls they serve. The dragon roll was amazing. I highly recommend Kumi

This was our first time visiting Kumi for lunch and it's an easy 10/10 experience! From the moment we walked in, I noticed how clean everything was--definitely a step above your typical buffet. The food was fresh across the board, but I especially loved the sushi. What stood out to me is that they don't just pile up trays in the morning and let it sit all day. Instead, the sushi was constantly being made fresh, and you could tell the difference in both taste and quality. I also loved that they rotate the menu and even let you order on demand from their menu--such a unique touch for a buffet. The service was quick and respectful our waitress always greeted us with a smile. At $20 per person for lunch, the price felt more than fair for the quality and freshness we got. We left full, happy, and already planning to come back. I'll definitely be recommending Kumi to my friends and family.

Last Friday night was a good night had relatives visiting and this was the best place to eat and they had a buffet table.and one buffet station you can make your own ramen noodles with any kind toppings and cute small portions of yummy dessert the side dishes and the yummy egg rolls and the sushi's and other yummy stuff to eat. I can't wait to go back.

Since Wan Fu closed many years ago, I've tried to find another Chinese buffet to frequent. I have tried other restaurants but they didn't fill the void. After seeing generally favorable reviews about Kumi, I decided to pay them a visit for lunch. The building is impressive and quite large. The same can be said about the variety of food options. I was astounded by the number of choices offered. I found the bourbon chicken, wonton soup, egg rolls, and mushrooms to be the best parts of my meal. I did try beef and broccoli and Mongolian beef, but I found some pieces to be overly chewy. Our waitress was friendly and kept our cups well filled. The price for the buffet was $20. Seems a little on the high side, but given the amount of food options, I think it is reasonable. I will definitely come back in the future.

Amazing buffet Clean, friendly, service goes beyond to help and answer your questions You pay after you eat Best part is you can order your own sushi from the table! Lunch prices awesome especially when you add the senior discount which is for 60 and over but tell the server beforehand, when you look as good as we do, they won't automatically apply! Lol Lots of dim sum boa items but no shrimp dumplings today, why we came All else is great We don't do much meat so all the seafood was great You can pick out your own steak to cook in back where the personal orders are for noodles

Good selection of seafood, sushi, and typical Chinese buffet items. Sushi rolls can be ordered and made fresh. Disappointed by the lack of stir fry dishes....only saw beef and broccoli. Enjoyed the crab legs, seafood boil and bbq ribs. Ramen bar with choice of noodles, pork belly, egg and pork or chicken broth. Dessert selection could be improved. Great service...servers constantly removing plates and refilling drinks.

Super good would definitely come back, the birthday cake and ice cream were very good and Had no wait on a Sunday!

This place deserves 5 stars. The ambiance was out of this world, lighting, seating & the actual buffet set up. The cleanliness was over the top. The selection of the dishes is everything. If you LOVE seafood & ALL you eat this will be your go to. I never been to buffet with seasoned crab legs, mussels, lobster tails etc. Everything was good. Omg fresh sushi, ramen. Jenny was amazing she showed my family & so much love. She's so awesome. We will spread the word & will be coming back soon. For a party of 5 - 1 adult & 4 children - $106.

I've been to a lot of Asian-themed buffets. This place was one of the freshest and cleanest ones I've ever been to. And the quality was very high. The sushi was delicious and not skimpy on fish. I didn't try everything but it all looked good. I am very happy I wasn't disappointed!

This place was horrible for the price. $30 for sub par food. 4 of us went and I've seen more food selections at smaller Chinese buffets in town. Most food was already cold or overcooked and chewy. We went right at 7pm for dinner and it was pretty empty. Never going back. Save your money. Limited vegetarian options. You would think with Chinese food there would be more. Not one tofu option. Horrible sushi. The seafood was terrible. The steaks they grill are the size of a 2 fig newtons. Avoid this place. $130 for 4 people. Never again!

This place offers value for the money. Specifically went here for sushi and fruits. Saw a variety of menu. The place is clean, well kept and great service!!

I am not a big fan of buffets, but my family wanted to come here for Christmas Eve dinner since everyone would have something they would probably be happy with. I was pleasantly surprised on the amount of food and the quality of the food provided. You can order sushi rolls with the waitress on top of the ones that are available on the buffet line. My favorite was the sunrise roll. They have plenty of seafood, including Dungeness crab. I was overwhelmed with the amount of food that I wanted to try and taste. You can't go wrong coming here. We had a great waitress. She always had our cups filled with tea or water. She came by often to ask if we wanted more sushi rolls. I definitely happy with the service. Parking is on site. When we arrived, it was pretty full, but as this is a buffet, people come and go quickly. The place was clean and everyone was accommodating.

Easily the best Asian buffet in San Antonio! The variety of dishes is impressive, with so many flavors to explore. They even feature fresh seafood options like crab, crawfish, oysters, and more. The restaurant itself is spacious, so you never feel crowded, and both the sushi and dessert selections are just as outstanding.

Went for lunch and it was so worth it! Didn't even have the stomach to try half of the food because there were just too many delicious options! My first plate was hot seafood dishes. Packed to rim and everything was delicious. Second plate was just sushi and sashimi. Again, completely full plate and delicious. Excellent service, delicious food, and if you go for lunch it is just a great deal. New favorite buffet in the city. That's all, y'all!

Like others I feel it did not live onto to the hype. The highlights were the service and the option to order sushi to the table. The lowlights being lukewarm food and overly sweet food. They had a huge seafood selection hot and cold but lacked in main and side dishes. Some people come to the buffet for sport and we simply are not those people. We probably got two plates total. I tried a little bit of everything and nothing was quite worth going back for seconds.

Came here for my brother's birthday and I was pleasantly surprised. As you walk in and through the restaurant, you'll notice how clean it is and how friendly the staff is. You have two price options, one for lunch and one for dinner. Not bad considering the amount of food/seafood you get access to. Once seated, you will be given a menu to order specific sushi rolls other small bites if you don't want to venture to the buffet line or don't see what you want. Other than that, you start your journey through all the serving counters with all the food they have, and I can't list it all, but I concentrated on the crab legs (cold/hot), shrimp (cold/hot/fried) and various sushi rolls. The food was good quality, fresh and tasty. They also have a desert counter for some sweet treats. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Kumi and left with a full belly. I would come back just for the seafood selection.

It seems to me that, after a few great experiences and reviews, that they've either changed the chefs, lowered their quality, or I keep popping in on a bad day. Everything we had that required frying (egg rolls, wings, shrimp, etc etc) was overcooked. Everything that was either glazed or in a sauce (General's, Mongolian beef, bourbon chicken, etc etc) was super salty with no distinctive flavor to the sauces. Even the clarified butter they now use for dipping seafood is salted butter, not the traditional sweet unsalted butter that better compliments the seafood. The fish used for the sushi also seems to have become of lower grade and lesser quality. I don't think I've ever had such flavorless salmon and tuna, which are typically my favorites. I had to absolutely drown them in soy sauce to get flavor, but then you're getting the flavor of salty soy, not the fish. I don't even like HEB's quality of sushi, but HEB sushi is much better than what I recently had at Kumi. It shouldn't be that way! We definitely didn't leave hungry. Even when the food isn't great, you'll take your chances and try enough things that you'll end up full... but not satisfyingly so. Service is still great and all the spaces are promptly cleaned. You still have your choice of viewing pleasure from one of the many large screens televisions in the dining areas. All our drinks were refilled before we ran out, plates were cleared, extra condiments and crackers were gladly provided in a timely manner. Teo always does an excellent job!

A lot of items. Waitress was great. The food is what you would expect an all you can eat buffet to be like.

Food *For buffet standards* I recommend Galbi 4/5 -flavorful, fresh, charry, savory and sweet Clam with vermicelli 4/5 Savory and soy saucy with a nice texture contast from vermicelli Sushi 3.5/5 -sushi rolls were alright. Wish it contained more fish. Ramen (chicken or pork broth option) 2.5/5 Pork was alright. Was comforting and tasted like congee with salty savory hints. For desert gotta have some CAKE! Overall it is worth it to go once but to be honest I would go somewhere else another time. Service 5/5 fast and all accomodations were satisfied. Ambiance Casual. Family friendly.

I'm usually pretty skeptical when it comes to buffets but we've gone to Kumi's twice in like 2 weeks and both times it was great. Prices are great for kids and adults. They have a good variety of food but I stick with the crab legs, shrimp and sushi. I honestly get my money's worth and my daughters love the wonton soup and ice cream. Servers are great and attentive even when it's full on the weekends. It's really clean and the food has always tasted fresh. Might be because we go when it's always busy so I can't talk about what it's like during the week. My family and I love it so we'll definitely be going back!

The food here was outstanding and the selection of food was huge not to mention for the price you also get to order and sushi roll you want and they bring it to your table. We came for Christmas Eve and they did have people but it was actually very tranquil and quiet. The waiters are attentive and always close by. We were able to have a conversation without having to yell or speak up because it was pretty quiet. We will be coming back for sure.

I'm not sure where to start exactly . . . So I guess I'll start from the parking lot. It's always packed! I always take that as a good sign at a buffet because it's a good indicator that the food will constantly be coming out fresh. The dining area is very clean and the restaurant itself is really big and can be overwhelming. They have a menu where you can order sushi rolls from and I would recommend that over getting them from the buffet. I don't know why they taste so different but they do. The buffet itself is decent. As in there are a whole lot of options and if you go to enough stations you will eventually find things that really stand out. They have hot and sour soup, wonton soup, pho station, ramen station, steak station, traditional Chinese dishes, Korean dishes, Japanese dishes, salad, dessert, everything! I was not super impressed with the hot and sour soup, the steak was "okay" and they do cook it to your liking BUT they are pretty lean so be careful what you ask for or you will be eating a piece of leather. I got mine medium since it's so thin and added steak sauce because it didn't have a lot of seasoning. As for the steamed buns, I can't say that I liked any of them. They were a bit dense and dry and didn't have enough meat inside. There were some Korean dishes that I really enjoyed and to be honest their frog legs were freaking ridiculous good! I wish I could just order a couple dozen fried frog legs to go! The dessert bar is massive but I didn't try anything, my son had a few different little cakes and he said they were okay but nothing over the top. The cakes are very small so it's perfect if you want to try a few different flavors. All in all it wasn't awful nor wonderful. But if you want to go and just have a massive feast of food that you don't have to cook then this is hands down a great deal for $30. Will I personally ever go there again, maybe not. If they start selling those frog legs separate of the buffet . . . Absolutely!!

It's our second time to visit here for dinner. Great variety of food and well stocked. Great quality seafood selections. Fantastic service from Amy tonight. Highly recommend this place! Well worth the money.

Loved it! Very clean, great variety of food. Tons of seafood options. Flavorful. 10 nigiri options per person, the yellowtail melts in your mouth. Nice staff. Even the kids enjoyed themselves and had a great time. You can easily get your moneys worth.

I came on a Saturday dinnertime. I have visited a few times before mostly because of their food selections. I planned to have the sashimi but ended up having the baked pompano which was good, soft and delicious, different ways of serving mussels, the salt and pepper shrimp was the tastiest dish, the Cajun shrimp didn't stand out , just ok. I still had my sashimi, and some jello desserts of 3 different colors with subtle hints of different flavors. I missed trying the oysters which is usually served at nights. The ones I saw didn't look appetizing this time around. Although, I saw baked oysters, I didn't have the room to have them. I was stuffed and satisfied. No changes in the impression with the service and the ambiance. I gave up my fork thinking I could easily get one. There were more chopsticks and stainless steel spoons served for utensils. And our waitress didn't come back often enough to ask what I needed.

Better than average for Chinese buffet with great selection of seafood but Very overpriced. There are better options in the area considering the price.

One of the best buffets I've been to! I visited Kumi shortly after they opened during the week. It wasn't too packed yet and all of the food was fresh and hot! Everything I tried was honestly delicious. The staff were very attentive. The dining area is large and clean. Highly recommend when you craving a good buffet!

Excellent selection of high quality food items. Attentive servers and management staff. They come by regularly to check on you and make recommendations on food items found on the menu. Nice, clean, new decor.

We were so impressed by this place!! I read to come during the weekend since that's when they have the hot crab legs.. it did not disappoint! We got there right before the dinner rush, and I was a little worried the food wouldn't be able to catch up, but they just kept refilling more! It got busier when we got there but our server was incredibly kind and accommodating. The buffet area was set up very well -- you could still go around even when it was getting crowded. The place also felt so clean! Even the restroom was surprisingly tidy, it was easy to help my toddler use the restroom. The food was a lot! I don't think we got to try everything. I avoided the ramen bar so I wouldn't get full immediately but I can't wait to go back to try it. Highly recommend!

Dined in excitedly to be let down by salty fried chicken wings, bland fried rice, and zero teriyaki chicken. The atmosphere was great; however, during our time here we had a male server who was right over our heads and leaning on the booth. He did not seem to care or think twice about us as customers. My partner enjoyed Kumi - says their clams and crab legs are the spotlight here and were delicious. Lastly, the birthday cake was delicious! Glad to have chimed in on the hype, but this is a once for us.

Came here for lunch with friends after the gym. They open at 11am so I thought it would be perfect as it wouldn't be busy & everything would be freshly prepared & not picked over nor sitting under a burner or chilled station, drying out. I've only seen reviews & have always seen lots of vehicles on a Sunday which I imagine are post-church goers. I mentioned this AYCE spot to my friends so we finally got to try it out. We were seated in a booth & had a dedicated waitress in case we needed drinks, refills or ordering on the separate sushi menu. They have some sushi rolls & separate standard Nigiri sushi set out in the Sushi station such as Maguro & Salmon Nigiri. I took a walkthrough to check out the offerings first, then I selected certain items to put on my plate & small dishes. I was mindful of what I put so as not to overfill my plate. I chose items I don't usually make such as snow crab claws, Coconut Shrimp, Clams with slightly spicy Black Bean Sauce; Avocado-Eel Roll, California Roll, Shu Mai, Har Gow, cold Asparagus spears, Kim Chee & dipping sauces. That was Round 1. Round 2 was Hot & Sour Soup with extra wood-ear mushrooms & cilantro that I added from the Soup Station. The dim sum was fresh & not salty. The crab legs were fresh & cold but we were only given 2 crab crackers from our waitress. We had to share those 2 & sometimes the crackers wouldn't open the claws as the shells were soft. I added my own dipping sauce of lemon & soy sauce. I ended up some dishes my friends would choose so we shared different dishes--family style. The crab was fresh & I'll have to remember to bring disposal gloves afterwards as it was quite messy & sometimes slippery to hold. The Dim Sum was good & some of the desserts were good too. I scarfed on the deep fried Sesame Balls(Jian Doi). The asparagus had some yellowing on the base of the stalks so I picked out some spears that were the greenest. My friend ordered noodle soup with pork strips & a mango roll & Masago sushi. Another friend chose lots of desserts so she could review each one or let us try a little. I'm glad I have friends who have good appetites! There's a lot to choose from & I would've gotten salad, more sushi from the Sushi menu. At night, you can order certain Sashimi pieces so I'd like to try that vs. bulking up on just Sushi Rolls. Our waitress was attentive & attendants were always picking up used plates & refilling hot tea for one of my friends. I think it's a great AYCE deal for $19.99 M-F lunch.

Definitely one of the better buffet places in San Antonio. Massive selection of seafood. However, I have to say that the service for a restaurant like this is second to none. The staff go out of the way to ensure you have everything you need and regularly come around to remove finished plates. The ambiance is pretty mellow but the busyness of the place makes it somewhat loud. It's a bit pricier than some of the other buffet spots around town but for the selection, it's worth it.

Service was excellent and I love all you can eat cold and hot crab legs plus you can order your sushi rolls. We got the pink lady and the monkey roll and they were delicious. I got a hand roll of eel and avocado, and it was super fresh and delicious. I highly recommend the dumplings and the coconut shrimp. Service was great. I really enjoyed all of the servers, they're personable and endearing and tip them well. Love the nice relaxing blue wall decor.

One of the very clean buffet with alot of variety. Staff is friendly, good atmosphere. Price is affordable . If you are looking to eat sea food, visit this place .

Lots of delicious freshly cooked seafood options. Rolls and sushi are made to order and served at the table. Very attentive server/waiter. The variety of food selections and the quality are way way better than Linn's International buffet. They use to have a different name and most probably owned and managed by a different people. The lack of pictures and videos for our Friday dinner visit only proves that we did really enjoy our meals. Though is way up north it's still worth visiting and dining here. Price per person is justified with the wide selections of food items. To sum it all up...YUM

Everything was delicious Was busy popular place. It was Father's Day. Employees were kind and friendly and always busy.

COME HUNGRY! There is sooo much food and so many choices! The wait can be long, especially when you come for dinner despite it having so many tables and seats. They can accommodate large parties, but the restaurant gets really packed. The seafood was very fresh and delicious. Besides the pre prepared sushi buffet, you can order off the sushi roll menu for no additional change. You definitely have to try this place! You will leave fat and happy

I was really looking forward to trying this place, but it wasn't as great as everyone hyped it up to be. Service: we were seated promptly and our waitress was super friendly! There was an issue with our bill and she took care of it without a problem. Food: I was most looking forward to the crab legs and they really were not great at all. You could tell that they were not fresh and the cold option was not that cold. A lot of the hot food options were lukewarm at best. Sushi was surprisingly great though! The kimchi, cucumber salad, and seaweed salad was also awesome. Self serve ice cream was great for the kiddos. Ambiance: The place looked amazing but the air wasn't working properly and it was hotttttt. Will I return? Probably not, but I'm glad I tried it out.

This buffet is amazing. Been here many times and always very good. Our server Su Mei was wonderful. Never an empty glass and tables cleared right away. Thank you Kumi for a great meal and service.

Soooo delicious good variety and fresh! The servers and staff are all very friendly and helpful. You can also have Sushi made on demand if you don't want it off the Buffett table. And RAMEN BAR!!!!

Kumi is a clean, casual and very family-friendly seafood buffet. The assortment of fresh seafood and sushi is AMAZING! The only possible issue is you will want to overeat because everything is so fresh and well-made. How can you walk past mountains of shrimp, crab legs, oysters and tons of other options before you even get to the sushi bar. You can also order fresh made-to-order sushi rolls. Nice dessert and fresh fruit bar, even ice cream, if you have room for more food! We come about twice a month and the staff is always supportive - refreshing drinks and clearing plates! Couple TVs with closed captions on cartoons if your kids are done before the adults are! Sorry no photos, try it and you will understand why I just started chowing down!

Pace yourself with all the options or it will be overwhelming! It has been a while since visiting a Chinese buffet with rows of dishes ranging from a salad station, seafood options, fried food options, sushi station, ramen station, steak and meat station, dim sum options, dessert bar, etc. Whatever you are desiring, you will find or can probably make on your own. For a Friday dinner, almost every table was occupied to include some patrons waiting in front of the restaurant to be seated. The food was a little on the salty side for our group, but was still delicious. The service was excellent and very friendly. We never had empty plates on the table as it was cleared off frequently. Parking could be confusing as every spot was marked - NO PARKING FIRE LANE, which I guess is ok to park. Enjoy!

It seems any issues they had with their AC they have definitely addressed. We decided to give them a second chance, and I'm glad we did. Everything was so fresh and delicious if I could give them 10 stars I would. From the steamed crab legs, fresh oysters, sushi selection, Korean galbi and yakimandu everything was delicious. We had red snapper, eel and octopus pieces delivered right to our table they were all so fresh!! Highly recommend Kumi it's well worth the price!

Love this ayce buffet. Plenty of busy employees cleaning and replenishing the multiple, multiple dishes. Really important thing for food safety! Great to witness. All of the food we had was fantastic and that's lots of food as there were 7 of us. Great big tables and comfortable chairs for large groups and plenty of 2 person booths as well. Less than $30 a person for this quality of food is terrific! Check out the 10% discount for 60+ and military.

We drive past this place almost daily and have vowed we'd try it one day. Well, today was that day. We arrived here for an early dinner (~5 pm) and the parking lot was crowded. We thought for sure we'd have to wait, but surprisingly we were seated immediately. Seating was much like the parking lot - packed, and it was only 5:00 pm! They have a double-sided sushi menu on each table. It's all part of the buffet price so you can order whatever type of sushi on the menu at no extra charge! Like other buffets there are so many choices, including crab legs. They offer an extensive number of seafood dishes, including seafood boils, crawfish and shrimp. BTW the shrimp are large. They have a salad and fresh fruit bar with many options to choose from. There's also steamed dumplings, soups, wontons. They also have a section on the back wall that has ramen with various add-ins, Korean kalbi, brisket, grilled sausage and corn, and made to order steaks. In the center of the buffet area are sushi chef's making fresh sushi. Let's not forget many dessert choices and various types of real ice cream. I can't honestly say that I liked the sushi I had (unagi, its eel), but there's so many to choose from. I've had really good sushi being from Hawaii, so this rating might a bit bias. There were so many options and needless to say, I filled up on shrimp and so many other dishes. Everyone will find what their favorites dishes are. I'd recommend this restaurant!