Well, I recently had the honor of trying out Minado. I heard some mixed reviews ranging from great sushi and foods to terrible sushi and service. About two weeks ago, my friends and I came in to eat dinner on a Friday night. I was on the fence about going but realized that for the price and the selection, you can't go wrong.
Our server, Henry (same guy in the video!) took care of us. He greeted up promptly and was very friendly. Because it was out first time, he explained to us how it worked as far as getting food, drinks, finished plates, etc. I was very pleased and I didn't even get to eat yet!
Oh man, this was the best part. Walking around and looking at all their selections was jaw dropping. I didn't know what to get first so I just took one of everything. Out of everything that I've tried, only a few that I didn't finish but that was because I'm not a squid kind of person.
Every once in a while, our server would check up on us and see how everything was; that's expected but what I didn't expect was the awesome conversation we had. We started talking about some random thing, but I loved it! It didn't seem fake or anything. We were having a genuine conversation! I did notice the other workers occasionally talking to one another but it didn't bother me at all. I asked our server about his co-workers and he was telling me how everyone is real close with one another. i was surprised! At my job, we all despise one another! It sort of made me wish my co-workers were real ""tight"" with one another.
At the end of the meal, I asked for our bill and our server dropped it off very promptly. I paid and as I got up to go with my friends, our server thanked us for being so polite and wished for us to come back again. Hearing that just made me want to come back the very next day! If it wasn't for my finals, I probably would have.
I've been to a few buffets but nothing quit compares to Minado. Sure there are quit a few buffets out there that offer sushi and asian cuisine, but you usually get what you pay for. I've been to a buffet in South Philly where when they bring out crab legs...it's gone almost immediately. However, at Minado, there seems to be an endless supply. Although it's not exactly priced like Old Country Buffet, it's do-able. Is it the GREATEST sushi out there? No. But for a sushi buffet, it's pretty darn good.
I would definitely recommend this place too all my friends and family and anyone else looking for some good ole sushi suggestions!
Pros: Sushi and salad selection.
Cons: Can't do desserts for take-out.
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