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Makino
Categories: Restaurants Japanese Restaurants Buffets Japanese, Buffets [Edit]
775 S Grand Central PkwySte 1301
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Neighborhood: Downtown
(702) 382-8848
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Mon-Sat 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Fri-Sun 11:30 am - 3 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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162 reviews for Makino
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162 reviews in English
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Review from TK M.
Los Angeles, CA
Updated - 5/9/2012
OK, I've been a fan of Makino since the Decator location was found more than 10 years ago, when sushi wasn't even that big in many parts of the country, and this Makino on Decator was a nice 'oasis' from Las Vegas desert. It had different variety of rolls (california, dragon, rainbow, philadelphia rolls to Makino original rolls) and udon noodles and sukiyaki and salad, and great dessert selection. Yes, that's what the AYCE is all about, and all for only $13 back then.
Well, now that they built this chain at the mall where my family loves to visit almost everytime we visit Vegas, I started going to this Makino and I have to say, good 4 stars for the outlet mall. It's $16 or $17 for lunch ($25 or $26 for dinner which I'm not sure if it's worth it for difference of crab meat and shrimp) ...
While sushi can be improved more on better tuna and salmon, this place is so popular so it goes very quickly unlike some other sushi bars on big hotel buffet on the Strip. They have beef sukiyaki, shrimp tempura (oh btw, I love to put at least 4 or 5 shrimp on the udon and pour hot noodle soup to make my own tempura udon- it's soo good, try it when you visit next!). The server was very friendly and quick to bring water or drink (the same lady served us 3 years ago is still here so they must make the employees happy too), and it was very satisfying meal and nice break from shopping.
Yes, it can be better as a restaurant like good old Makino but I don't know many other malls that has a decent sushi restaurant like this elsewhere (besides Japan) so I'm still a big fan. They opened up a new location in Irvine, CA which is not too far away from my friend's house, so I should check that write the review soon!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/4/2010
1st, not the best sushi restaurant but 4 stars for the BEST SUSHI DEAL
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Review from Hootie B.
Las Vegas, NV
Quite often when it comes to Makino I hear the comparison's to Todai Seafood Buffet, but to me there is one glaring difference between the two. Makino is a Japanese franchise while Todai is a Korean international seafood chain. Don't get me wrong, I've been to some impressive Todai's out in Orange County (Impressive as far as buffet's go). Japanese, Korean, what does it matter, I think everyone employed at these places are Hispanic.
When I go to Makino's I usually stay away from the nigiri, your surely not going to find any Tsukiji quality selections here. It's more akin to an Albertson's Deli or your normal AYCE eatery, and add to the fact that I'm a big fan of Hito-Hada Sumeshi (Body Temperature Rice). Your definitely not going to find any warm Shari on the refrigerated trays that their nigiri is displayed on, to be perfectly honest I don't think you can get Hito-Hada Sumeshi anywhere in Las Vegas.
I'll only stop in at Makino's for it's modestly priced lunch, and only if I'm in the general area, shopping or business downtown. Even though I don't touch the seafood nigiri or their California style rolls, I'm a big fan of some of their cold selections, Wakame, Oden, Hijiki, Hiyayakko and sometimes they will have a cold Tako Salad. Inari Zushi, Tekka Maki, Masago Gunkan-Maki and Tamago are usually acceptable here.
I also like chowing down on their Unagi, but on my last visit it was no longer available. It was taken off of the menu because of recent events (3/11/11) in Japan?? I wasn't a big fan on how they presented their Unagi on sushi rice though, and would usually take it off and place it on hot steamed rice (Una-Don).
On the hot side they have twelve hotel pans with different selections and a separate tempura station. It's kind of a hit or miss over there, but I always find enough to satisfy my modest lunch appetite. Chicken Teri, Sukiyaki, Yakisoba etc. albiet it is somewhat greasy. I don't come to these places with a "Man vs. Food" mentality, but I do notice a big difference in quality control.
Sometimes this place is looking "Spot On", everything fresh and fully stocked, other times I do come here and it looks as if a Tornado had just blown through. It kinda boils down to timing, walk in here when they open at 11:30 AM and it's great, but then come here after the lunch rush around 1:30 or 2:00 and I leave wondering why I even stopped in here!!
I usually will finish with their Udon Noodles (they also have a Miso soup dispenser which looks like an coffee machine) and pass up on their desert selections. they even have a Chocolate Tower off in the corner, I never understood the fascination with that??
If I were to pay for anything here in an "A La Carte" setting I would be upset, but if I'm in the area, for a casual lunch for under $17.00 I can't complain about Makino, I just have to remember to come before the lunch rush!! BTW, please don't think that the buffet's in Japan look anything like Makino's, some of the inexpensive buffet's in Tokyo serve food that you would see served in places like Raku or Ichiza!! -
Review from Ron R.
Bakersfield, CA
4/10/2012
We ate there for lunch on 3/31/2012
Everything was fresh, great sushi roll selection.
It was worth the $17 but wouldn't pay the $26 for dinner.
Great selection of hot dishes as well. The place was busy but our server always kept our drinks full and the buffet was well stocked the whole visit.
If your shopping the Outlets I'd make this part of the plan. -
Review from Diana D.
Las Vegas, NV
5/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great sushi for the price & lots of variety with deserts.
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Review from Samuel K.
Garden Grove, CA
5/10/2012
The interior ambience is clean and positive. Our servers were attentive and friendly. I definitely enjoyed their numerous types of rolls. Very nicely presented and fresh. Unfortunately, I don't eat shellfish or crab so I feel like I can't take advantage of certain dishes that will appeal to seafood lovers. I tried their fried rice, beef and chicken teriyaki from the "hot" section, but all were meh. This place is all about the rolls!
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Review from Conoco P.
Irvine, CA
5/18/2012
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Review from Mimi J.
Point Loma, CA
4/10/2012
Just ate there a few days ago with my beau! Yes, its great! Yes, it has terrific sushi! I dont give it 5 stars because:
1. Price(You need a mortgage to pay).
2. They charge you for the drinks(It should be included with the buffet like all other Vegas buffets).
3. No Sashimi! Miso soup is canned and not tasty!
Sushi is really good!!!! I also love their chocolate fondue fountain! -
Review from Caryn W.
3/16/2012
Whenever my mom and I go to the Premium Outlets near downtown, we always make the trip to Makino for lunch. It's a good deal at $16 per person. In the past, it hasn't been that crowded, but it was a different story on the day we went this time. The whole restaurant was nearly full. I took this as a good sign for Makino.
The foodie fare included a variety of sushi, salads, some hot dishes, udon, miso soup, a chocolate fountain, and some other desserts.
I always enjoy trying the different kinds of rolls that are offered. I was also happy to see gyoza (aka chicken dumplings).
Compared to the Makino Chaya in Hawaii, this restaurant is way better! The food just looks more appetizing and the restaurant is clean. I think the Makinos here needs to take some lessons from the Vegas location... -
Review from Tida C.
Las Vegas, NV
$16.99 for lunch I thought "Hey buffet style All you can eat sushi and hot entree's sounds good to me". Totally thought wrong.
Hot Entree's: I didn't even touch this, SUPER SUPER Greasy. You could see the oil bubbles. This wasn't Japanese hot dishes more like Americanized fast Chinese Food.
Sushi: It wasn't fresh at all I'm guessing because they make it then its left out till someone grabs it and they love to pack on the rice, ONLY great thing about this place is they don't care if you eat the rice or not. So I had myself a lot of shashimi.
Soup/Udon Noodles: There was a small area were the udon noodles were already pre-put into bowls and all you had to do was fill the bowl up with soup. The soup lacked flavor, the noodles were were out so long they dried up. Also no good.
Desert: Their selection of deserts were very limited and mediocre, Sorry Mr. Makino I guess I was expecting more? The only exciting this about their desert selection was the fondue chocolate fountain (which was a mess) chocolate splatters every where. On the floor on the counter every where. Also the strawberries were half frozen still so the warm fondue chocolate quickly turned cold once it touched the strawberries. I like my chocolate strawberries either hardened or warm and melty
The place: First off this place was disgusting, when I first walked in I couldn't help but notice the floor had bits and pieces of food all over it. When we sat down our table was still wet, I'm assuming the waitress just finished cleaning the table from their previous costumers. Then I noticed the towel she used to clean our table... it also had bits and pieces of food on it...which she then used to wipe another table... Gross -
Review from Mia S.
Las Vegas, NV
4/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
Love Makinos at Las Vegas premium outlet stores. They have large selection of fresh sushi made on the spot. My daughter loves the chocolate fountain bar. Prices for lunch and dinner are cheaper than Todai. Food is just as good or better than Todai. Service is always friendly. I'm craving me some makinos......
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Review from Tay D.
Las Vegas, NV
I was hoping all the negative reviews were false because I still wanted to try out this place. I came here today for lunch and the price was about 16 bucks and drinks were 2.50 so for two people that came out to be a few bucks shy of 40 dollars and that's excluding tips.
I tried every one of their rolls which didn't have names titled to them and they all tasted a little sub par with a lot of places I've been to. It just didn't taste that fresh or popped out once entering mouth. It doesn't happen that often where I feel a little let down by the food.
I order tea also by the way and all they give you is a pack of tea and hot water. Is it just me or is this the norm now? Most places I've been to they serve the tea ready to drink.. all you have to do is wait for it to cool down.
I also had their katsu pork which tasted old with no crunch left in it's life !! How sad to die without honor !!
It felt a little dirty when you see imitation crab meat mixed in with the cucumbers.. unless that's what they intended to do. Correct if i'm wrong but shouldn't the veggies stay isolated to themselves. Eeek !!
Other then that.. the waitress was on the mark and did a great job !!
I don't think I'll be back here unless something changes.. only time will tell !!
The best thing I had in the meal was the pineapple !! that hit the spot : ) -
Review from Megan M.
Hayward, CA
1/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
$16 for lunch. They refill ur tea and water without asking.
Bacon wrapped tilapia. Tender beef teriyaki and chicken. They are doing all kinds of right over here !!
I am not a fan of buffets, especially sushi buffets.
The idea of mass producing warm food always decreases the quality and tastiness of the food in my opinion.
But this place. Oh man. They had so many options and only put out a little bit at a time, so I knew the sushi was fresh!!
I can't wait to go back to Vegas and to the outlets, so I can eat here and rest my little feeds from shopping.
Ohh!! AND THEIR CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN!! ohh man soo yummy! a chocolate fountain that they maintained and kept clean. I'm starting to drool just thinking about iti
They have a REALLY good dessert bar. Little mini cakes and creme brûlées and cheesecakes. and Ice Cream!
I would definitely come back here, and recommend this ! You won't regret it. -
Review from Chris A.
1/31/2012 3 Check-ins Here
3 1/2 stars to be more precise.
I've reviewed the other Makino down on Decatur back in the day when the place was really great in my opinion. So I'm gonna keep this one a little short.
Wow Makino, what has happened to you lately? You used to be the place to go to for some decent AYCE sushi. I mean you still are decent, but is that the main goal? To be decent? No plans to exceed expectations? Come on Mr. Makino...I even saw you in the restaurant the day we ate there! My kids were in awe! Mainly because they thought you were gonna break out in a knife pose at any second! Gotta thank those commercials you ran a few years back. Makino!
I enjoy other sushi places around town, but I go to Makino for the easy layout of cool sushi and hot dishes. Your sushi section is A-OK on a good day, but can you please back off with so many things looking like a darn 'California Roll'? More sashimi please! And sometimes the quality is a bit meh...sometimes the sushi looks like it sits for a bit too long. These are things that can be easily fixed though if Makino was a bit more vigilant with maintaining quality standards.
Little secret about Makino, you can also ask the sushi chef on duty to make you a hand roll! They hardly ever put them out on the line, but ask and the chef should be happy to make you one. But, alas the pickings are slim. I was only able to get a California hand roll (hmpf, really? OMG), spicy tuna hand roll, or a veggie roll. Ask for a simple salmon roll and you get a "Sorry, salmon only for sushi" response. Figures! Expand the hand rolls (somehow this sounds funny) and you would get some happy campers back to your establishment.
I do rather enjoy their hot foods selection most times though. Their noodles are good, and I love it when there is teriyaki steak on the line (new tray and fresh!). But I love, love, love it when Makino has sukiyaki to eat! Oh man, that is my special treat! I love me some sukiyaki! I make like 4 bowls of the stuff, a side of sushi, and I am a happy man. Needless to say I get a little disappointed when there is no sukiyaki on the chow line. Why Makino, why did you install one of those lame miso soup machine stations! It is whack! It pisses me off when I see this machine in the Rio buffet, and it still pisses me off when I see it here at your establishment. How hard is it to make miso soup?? I feel like I am at 7-11 making myself a cup of hot chocolate! Get rid of the machine please and bring back the large pot that when I open the lid I can get a minor steam burn.
Desserts are a bit on the bland side too, might need some updating there. I enjoy the cute little bite-sized portions though, leaves you a lot of room to try one of everything. And the chocolate fountain? Getting a bit cliche, don't you think? If I see one more kid pretending his finger is a marshmallow or pineapple chunk...I'm gonna scream! Which is why I normally proceed to settle for a scoop of red bean or green tea ice cream.
Seems this Makino now serves a ton of folks on the charter tours, lots of Chinese folks coming through daily for lunch, then spending their money on multiple Coach bags by taking advantage of our weakened dollar. Guess a restaurant's gotta do what a restaurants gotta do to stay alive. Thankfully, the servers at Makino are quick, polite, keep your drink filled, and clear out your plates in a fashionable manner. I guess they expect the turnover!
Mr. Makino, please turn your restaurant baby back to higher-end sushi dining! Although I will graciously continue to go back to your decently priced $16 for lunch until then. That is all! -
Review from Leizel Y.
Been in Vegas for quite some time now & for all the times I've been to the premium outlet, I STILL haven't tried this place until about a week ago. I must say... it's small (not too small) but the selections wasn't too bad either. Not the greatest sushi i've had but I think it's worth your $ @ least if you're there & starving. Went for lunch w/ the hubs & my lil one. About $16 for adults AYCE. My lil one was free because she's 3yrs old but I believe the price for children goes based on age & height. Yes, height. I've never seen it before but it caught my eye. lol. Sorry, I'm not too sure on the pricing for children but I think it was about $8 or so. Don't quote me on that tho. Sushi was fresh, well stocked & put together. The hot foods were actually pretty good too as well as the side dishes. Not much selections for desserts but it's good enough. You got your usual mini cakes, cookies & fruits which you can coat w/ chocolate using their choco fountain. The lil one luved that a lot! =) If I was in the area or @ the outlet shopping, I wouldn't mind eating here again.
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Review from Sarah B.
Meridian, ID
2/18/2012
2 Stars for the variety and spread.
No stars for the food & freshness, pretty certain it gave me food poisoning. -
Review from Mon D.
North Las Vegas, NV
1/3/2012 3 photos
What's there to say about this place ...
A lot would be the appropriate answer. $15.95 Mon-Thur Lunch and $24.95 Dinner. And basically a dollar more for every thing else.I've been going to Makino for years. Let me re-literate that YEARS. I used to go to the one on Decatur and Flamingo and even then my young taste buds quickly acquired a liking to the magnificent sushi.
Their lunch is such a steal. $15.95 really? C'mon man. You know that's a steal.
First thing is first I always start off wetting my appetite by constructing the perfect udon temura shrimp bowl. Does anyone have a napkin I feel myself drooling. I get on those little pre-constructed bowls of udon seaweed and a few other odds and ends and add some green onion red chilli powder always a must then 3-4 strands of delicious tempura shrimp. Lastly I pour in the broth either Tempura or the other one and believe me it's a taste sensation that your taste buds will have and will probably never recover from.
On the right side is their large marathon long of sushi. It starts with nigiri and I always always get the tuna topped with looks like onion fried garlic and a bit of a citrus flavor. The ika or for youse who don't speak Japanese Squid. Always a good indicator of a sushi place. It should be crisp white and not too chewy. A giveaway that it has been sitting out too long.
I make my way to the sushi rolls of which there are many. And i always go for the tempura dragon rolls they make. I can't say enough about there tempura shrimps it is absolutely delicious. At the end is there large vats of ginger wasabi lemon and house made spicy soy sauce for you to dip there sushi in.
Now, on the left side is the hot items. I usually for go the fried rice and chow mein they are not exactly winning anyone over in my opinion. But they do have good seabass in a garlic butter sauce that is specatular. Soft not too fishy and warm. I always go for clams if they have. And i believe they got rid of it but they did have these large jumbo shrimp that was baked with cheese and split in the middle. I miss those. What else makes a good sushi place better? Dessert DUH!
They have a chocolate fountain with assorted fruits for you to enjoy and other nice little one person treats like cheesecakes, creme brulee and little custard filled croissant looking things.
After walking around the shopping mall and getting tired c'mon in and continue shopping waddling around.
The service is always excellent and they are very attentive. Waitresses do not need to be called over just to pour your drink. And everything is neat clean and typical Japanese decor. -
Review from Ashley L.
1/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
$24.95 for Monday dinner
- located in the Las Vegas Premium Outlets North
- can accommodate huge parties if you make reservations in advance (we had 30 ish people in our party)
- offer crab legs and sashimi
- sushi isn't labeled: NEGATIVE in my books
- a huge chocolate fountain available to cover fruits and marshmellows -
Review from Vicky B.
3/15/2012
For $15.95 AYCE, Monday through Thursday this place can't be beat. The price is a little higher on Fridays and the weekends, I believe. There is quite a bit of variety as mentioned in previous post. So if you are with a non sushi lover they will still get bang for their buck. My only complaint is that they label the hot items but not the sushi. I am willing to experiment and try everything but it would be nice to know what I am eating. Never had a problem with the service as far as refills, etc., either.
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Review from Angie W.
I really wanted to like this place, really, I did. I like the ambiance of the restaurant, everything was very open, stations were well labeled. It was really cute!!
We got there right when it opened & were seated right away. The first thing I did was head to the sushi station. Everything was really pretty & colorful. They have the cute long rectangular plates (the ones that rolls come on). I got a bunch of different things from albacore, shrimp, spicy tuna nigiri & spicy (lots of chili) beef roll.
Then headed over to the other stations. Everything was well categorized, fruits, desserts, sushi, hot food, salads..
Then we sat down to eat. I was a bit disappointed :( The fish was not fresh, kinda slimy.. Not good. The food was either bland or not very good tasting.
There were a few things I got that tasted okay: beef sukiyaki was good with the enoki mushrooms, chicken gyozas, seaweed salad (the prepackaged one), shrimp tempura (one of the better items! very crispy & freshly fried) but the tempura sauce and fried noodles have no flavor.
Some of the desserts that were actually pretty tasty included the blueberry mousse, green tea cheesecake, cookies n cream moose (but it was still kinda frozen), white choc with raspberries (yum!). The choc fountain was cool to look at, but didn't taste good. :( too oily...
The service was average. The dirty plates weren't on our table too long and we got refills whenever we needed them. If the food was better quality, I would give more stars, but it fell flat.
There are many better buffets out there. It's very similar to Todai (as it is the same owner). Makino had good value for the variety. It was $17 per adult for lunch.Listed in: Sugar Rush, Konnichiwa, Travels | Las Vegas, NV, Fish Lips, Buffets
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Review from Jewelyn T.
Las Vegas, NV
Happy Holidays LV yelpers!
Came here this past Sunday for lunch with my bf and a few of my gfs.
My gf suggested Makino for lunch. After briefly looking at the reviews here on yelp, I knew not to expect anything special.
Food was just ok. Mushrooms were raw that day.
Only thing I really liked was the green tea ice cream.
About $20 for lunch AYCE.
I've been to a handful of AYCE sushi joints in LV and this is on the bottom of my list.
NEXT! -
Review from Jenny K.
11/29/2011
Why isn't there an option for 6 stars?
CHEAP SUSHI BUFFET = MY FAVE!!!!
Where else can you get seafood buffet for lunch for only $16.95? AND the fish was relatively fresh! I binged on sashimi like no other, and thankfully, the sushi didn't have too much rice so I didn't get too full off that (and I didn't have to hid my rice in empty clam shells to throw it away haha). I didn't pay too much attention to the other food items. I just focused in on the fish.... the fish................ yummmm.....
Eyes on the prize ;)
My only complaint is that they actually take away all of the food and rush you out of the restaurant at 4PM as they prepare for dinner. We arrived at 3:30PM for a late lunch and had to scarf down our food in record time. -
Review from Diana A.
Norwalk, CA
3/26/2012
Great selection for a low price! I was skeptical of the place because it was in the outlet shopping center but I was wrong. Huge selection of real sushi and seafood. Always stocked with all items, you won't have to fight for your favorite items like oysters or crab legs... Thy are always available! Good customer service and convenient location. The only small criticism was that some items were a bit oversalted or a bit flavorless, but I think it was the batch that came out. Recommend for u to try it out.
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Review from Sang C.
Las Vegas, NV
12/21/2011
Heard this place was pretty good and I can tell it was definitely popular from all the cars in the parking lot I see as I drive by frequently. So, I had to try it. Well, our company happened to have Xmas gathering here so it was time.
But sad to say, I was pretty disappointed. I love sushi so I ate a lot but I really wasn't satisfied~! X( It lacked "quality" of freshness, taste and service...only couple servers to cover the dining area during busy lunch hour? Ran out of dishes? C'mon, man! Needess to say, once was enuf! -
Review from Carolyn Y.
Berkeley, CA
12/11/2011
Much better and cheaper than the Todai on the strip (haven't tried any other Asian buffets in Vegas). Sashimi isn't the best but it's decent enough. Also I know the chocolate fountain is cool and all but the chocolate coming out of there is really gross quality so I wouldn't recommend it.
Expect a ~20 minute wait - very crowded here. And definitely go for lunch! -
Review from Susan L.
10/24/2011
We came here in hour before they closed for lunch . We decided to give it a try because we didn't think we would need more than an hour to eat.
This sushi buffet is built for the more serious sushi eater. It isn't the best for someone like me who doesn't eat raw sushi. I'm more of the spicy crab , California roll girl . There wasn't a lot of sushi selection for me but I did find some that I did enjoy. I only took about 3 pieces of sushi. I couldn't get enough of their potato shrimp though. It is a shrimp fried with what looks like a spaghetti noodle around it. I filled up on that and their tempura shrimp the most. Their potato salad was also very good. The rest didn't really stand out for me.
The dessert bar has a chocolate fountain and an array of petite sized pastries. Some of them have been under the heat lamp too long but the more popular chocolate desserts were fresh. When in doubt you can never go wrong with a chocolate covered strawberry! -
Review from Kamalei C.
North Las Vegas, NV
3/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
dinner is better than lunch. theres crab legs and oysters during dinner. u get your moneys worth.the sushi is taste real good to, they always got something different every time we go.
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Review from Ed C.
Cerritos, CA
1/17/2012
This is an Okay buffet. I went there for lunch and food selection is alright. Mostly Asian food compare to buffet on Stripe. Price is a little more expensive compare to buffet in LA area.
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Review from Amy G.
Long Beach, CA
1/27/2012
Buffets are just fun. Not a must stop when I'm in Vegas, but I don't mind visiting for a casual lunch. The sushi is what I would expect from an AYCE--similar to sushi from the grocery store or a Sushi Boy. Makino offers all the standard fare: an assortment of the usual rolls and nigiri pieces, rice, udon, salad bar, chicken, beef, fish, mushrooms, mixed vegetables, little square pieces of cake, cookies, and cream puffs. There is a chocolate fountain surrounded by all kinds of fruits waiting to be skewered and drowned in the chocolate waterfall, and there's a little ice cream station that offers regular and sugar cones, and several different ice cream flavors. I like putting the cream puffs through the chocolate fountain and then adding them to my bowl of ice cream.
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Review from Elvis A.
9/1/2011
This is a bit of detour from your mundane buffets in Las Vegas. Its located in the Premium Outlet North so doesn't get that busy like the other buffets in Vegas (well things have slowed down in Vegas so the buffet lines are manageable) There your regular hot food stations (most average to below average items) . Good selection of sushi and it is half decent but heck form the prices you are paying you don't expect amazing stuff.
I would consider it one if the better buffets in town as it is a good break from the Las Vegas Strip as well. -
Review from Grace J.
Elk Grove, CA
12/29/2011
The worst sushi I had the displeasure of eating at a restaurant! The rice was so cold and tasteless, sushi was very poorly made, and I tried to taste their dessert hoping there was something tasty in the restaurant. I was dissapointed again as all of it ended up being so gross I had to spit it out, and I never spit out dessert. The chinese food there wasn't made right either and tempura was also nasty as hell. Just don't go there, it was a waste of money and nothing tasted good.
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Review from David K.
Bolton, MA
7/8/2011
Every time we come to Vegas, we stop here for dinner...multiple times. The only Japanese buffet we have in Massachusetts is Minado which is horribly overpriced and overcrowded with the fobbies who know nothing about buffet etiquette.
Unlike Minado, Makino is always a pleasurable experience. They are never crowded (probably because they are located at the Premium Outlets and a ways away from the strip). The food here is GREAT. They have a huge selection of sushi and a decent selection of cooked foods as well. Their desert selection is very good which includes a chocolate fountain. They also have a big selection to choose from for salads and other cold foods. Don't forget about the raw oysters. Plenty of them to go around and no worries of the fobbies lining up to snag a whole plate full of them at once.
Over the years, Minado has been increasing their price (e.g. their weekend price is now $31) but Makino has kept their price well below $30 at a mere $25.
Customer service is good (most times when you go grab a new plate of food, your old plate is taken away promptly) and there is plenty of parking in the garage nearby.
This place is really an enjoyable place to eat. It's hard for me to give anyone 5 stars but this place really deserves it -
Review from Lizzie b.
Los Angeles, CA
6/8/2011
My first one-star review. I just wouldn't go back here ever. I regret going he first time. And really don't want other Vegas travelers to make the same mistake.
I can understand why you'd be tempted. Like my man and I, you are probably looking for a Vegas-style buffet experience without the prices of the Strip. The reviews on here don't look too bad, and it seems worth a gamble.
But don't do it. Not only is the fish not fresh, nor prepared with care, even the cooked meals seem off. I was avoiding rice at the time, so didn't eat much sushi, focusing on cooked dishes instead.The green mussels and scallops dish tasted good at first, so I had some more. Once it started to taste not-too-good anymore, it was too late. I was tasting it for it the next 18 hours, the same length of time that my stomach was queasy and unsettled. Literally left me with a bad taste in the mouth.
The only reason I can see to go here is to eat the most seafood, raw and otherwise, that you possibly can for the most inexpensive price possible. Which, when you think about it, is probably just a bad idea in and of itself. -
Review from Alex S.
5/5/2011
Ya know, I always hated on Makino because let's face it. It's a litte cheaper, fish quality isn't as good as other AYCE sushi places that take your order. But this location really gives other places a run for their money.
Granted the fish isn't thaaat fresh, but it is good enough and gets the job done. Also If youre afraid of fish quality, then just get the salmon. Salmon is generally the easiest fish to get, so it's always a safe choice. what other AYCE sushi place offers this many desserts? They also have a heaping portion of cold plates, salads and such and hot food items. It can accomodate almost all palates.
Also you don't have to deal with that rude AYCE sushi waitress who just wants to shoot herself the more you order. But the absoulte best part about this place, is they don't care if you eat the rice!!!! I take the fish right off the rice and the waitress takes away my plate stacked full of sushi rice, and not once has anyone said anything about it. That's what keeps me coming back , and I just come here when I think of sushi now. At least I can fill up on all sashimi and not be forced to eat the rice, or get charged for leftovers!!!
all those strict ass sushi places who make huge sized rolls with an inch of rice and force you to eat the whole thing can suck it!!!! I'd rather sacrifice a little bit of fish quality to be able to eat a lot of different items. Not just get filled up by 2 rolls with 4 oz. of fish and a pound of starch. -
Review from Sherry W.
5/16/2011
I could honestly say that I would travel off the strip to come eat at Makino over most other fancy buffets on the strip (although I know that just depends on what you feel like eating).
Makino is located in the Las Vegas outlets. Parking can be horrendous on a busy weekend, but there wasn't really much of a wait once we got to the restaurant. I didn't like any of the hot foods and the desert section was mediocre as well. Sushi quality was pretty good and the pricing wasn't bad at all.
Recommended. -
Review from Catherine C.
Los Angeles, CA
12/27/2010
I've been here a few times with my family when we're in Vegas. You have to drive a little away from the Strip, but it's still close and pretty convenient.
The food is pretty good for a sushi buffet! Way better than what you'd get at Todai, and for about $25 for dinner. They have fresh sashimi! Of course, it's not going to be your freshest fish because it IS a buffet, but it's pretty good. And they have a variety of rolls (cut + hand rolls). The size of the rolls, I feel like, could be made smaller, but they're tasty.
They also offer other hot foods, like udon, tempura, fried rice, chicken, etc.
Lastly, they have a pretty wide dessert section. Some of it is a hit or miss, but take your chances. And they have red bean and green tea ice cream, as well as a giant chocolate fountain to dip your fruits in! :) -
Review from Kennen M.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 12/29/2011
I went for at lunch time. There are no crab legs at lunch time - BOOO. The maki rolls were not as top notch as the last time I visited and they were slow to keep the shrimp tempura refilled.
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11/17/2011
4.5 STARS!
Screw casino buffets! If you want crab legs, come here! Their crab legs are plentiful… Read more »
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Review from Mark E.
Monument, CO
11/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This place is a great alternative to Todai on the strip. If you have the ability to drive to the outlets, I would recommend this place because 1. You dont have to fight the traffic on the strip 2. the food is just as good as Todai...maybe even a better selection of sushi 3. You can shop before or after at the Outlets ( a perk for your female companion)
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Review from Allen Y.
Riverside, CA
12/28/2011
The dinner buffet here is truly amazing and at an affordable price considering what you get to eat. The sushi was very fresh as well as the oysters. The rolls weren't that great in my opinion probably because they were stuffed with cream cheese. Other than that the food and environment were great. The service to get our drinks refilled was a little slow but I don't blame them because the place was packed. I will definately be eating here again!
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Review from John P.
Northridge, CA
Updated - 11/21/2011 3 Check-ins Here
One of the best sushi buffets I been to. They have lots & lots of different rolls to choose from and they have red bean ice cream!
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10/23/2010
The sushi selection here by far is the best! I had better quality sushi at other places but variety… Read more »
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Review from Chase H.
North Las Vegas, NV
11/16/2011
My wife and i have been to this buffet a couple times and we havent had a bad experience the sushi is pretty tasty and fresh and they also have variety of other foods more towards sea food like filets of fish and it also has an amazing chocolate fondue for desert =)
