01/11/09

Good food, but expensive at dinner

by lovelysmile

dinner price i feel is expensive--29/ person which is much more than normal chinese restuarant. But I really enjoyed their sushi. Even some of my japanese friends said it is so good.

12/22/07

Amazing selection for a buffet

by foodaddict39

Don't expect the best quality raw fish here and don't expect your makis to be tightly rolled. It's a buffet after all. The plates of raw fish replenish itself very slowly and so on the weekend, you might actually eat through the entire bufet without ever getting to a slice of salmon. People fight over a fresh plate of raw fish. Get in line and stay in line with two plates in your hand -- no need to be polite here. If you prefer handrolls, you can ask one of the chefs behind the counter to make you one. Usually they don't refuse unless they are super busy. The hot food selections are quite decent, too. A buffet worth its steep price!

• Pros: Special occasions they also serve all you can eat lobster!
• Cons: No green-tea ice cream here! Long wait.

10/27/07

Empty stomach & Craving for Fish

by smileyroot

I agreed with the other reviewer on Minado. I only go there when I am craving fish and very hungry. Lunch meal only offers veggi rolls and a few sushi nigiri, and salads are not so creative any more. I love to see some of Latino infused salads, but also those labor used so massively is kinda hard to see.

I tihnk the service is getting worse over the year as the price is going up.. what is going on with that?

• Pros: BUFFET
• Cons: Small variety of sushi, long line

07/06/07

Excellent asian salads

by atannous

I went to Minado on a weekday for dinner. I was curious about the idea of sushi buffet. The place place gets very busy in no time. My recommendation is to show up early (5-6pm). The "appetizer" list was extremely rich. Seaweed salad, black seaweed, octopus and calamari salads, noodle soup station, and on - in addition to confort food items(wings-pizza...).Moving on to sushi, large variety, a lot of rice, line busy all the time, small pieces of meat, average to below average taste. Some sashimi pieces are served for dinner customers- I tried the tuna and the macarel. The tuna sashimi pieces were badly presented, cut in cube shapes (like small kabobs). Both the tuna and macarel sashimi were not tasty. The oysters were small and not tasty.

If I ever go back, it will be for the salads and soup.

All drinks, tea are extra.

• Pros: Salad variety, parking
• Cons: lines at the buffet, below average sushi

06/01/07

Avoid until management addresses problems

by mamalolo

We've patronized Minado in NYC & NJ for 4 yrs, approx. 30 visits, & happily spotted the Natick branch during a visit. During Sunday lunch & while only 50% occupied, it took 10-20 minutes waiting in a line to access the sushi bar. The other food platters were not replenished and more were empty than not. We requested the Mgr to express our dismay & he claimed employees "were being trained". It seemed insincere & he made no effort to make amends though he claimed he was 'part owner'. The food was mixed, some good and others below Minado's standard fare. Waiting in lines for too many empty platters defeats the goal of buffet dining. Until management addresses these problems, try the other Minados...not this one.

• Pros: fresh food & multiple selections
• Cons: long lines, empty platters, questionable management

04/07/07

GREAT FOOD BUT NOT KID FRIENDLY!

by tangel75

This place is not very kid friendly at all. They tried to stick us with a bill for our 10 month old son who only ate a few bites.Then told me he would have to be measured he was asleep and we had to wake him up. I love the food but this to me is not "kid friendly" You may want to call to get all the details of their kid friendly rules before you go. As I said before the food is wonderful but something to think about if you have kids!

• Pros: great food
• Cons: not kid friendly as described

10/30/06

Test Your Limits Here

by clee5157

Biggest and best buffet around. This is nothing more than a feeding ground for hungry patrons. Ambiance is like a college cafeteria but for most that doesn't matter. Getting more food than you can possibly eat in a week in one sitting is what you go for. Sushi is average but good...

09/02/06

Poor customer service, not baby friendly

by aprilrd

Went to Minado last weekend for a family dinner. We had a large party with 8 adults and 4 kids. My 13 month old baby was charged for a meal. When I asked that the charge be removed, to my disbelief one of the employees asked to have my son measured. Children under 2 1/2 feet are free. My baby is not walking yet, nor successfully standing on his own. So after a few attempts I had to have him lean against this growth chart on the wall. He is less than 2 1/2 feet. I actually had to get my son measured to get the $5.50 charge removed. I couldn't believe the crappy customer service. Common sense and good customer service would tell you that a baby shouldn't be charged or measured "just to be sure." He's not a big baby and he just ate a few bites of rice, tofu and bananas. So unhappy with my most recent experience there. Had to speak to the manager who apologized, but still tried to defend his employee by saying something ridiculous like "...some 12 yr old kids are 5'5" and the parents want to pay the kid's charge." Ok, an adult sized kid and a baby are not the same. Left the restaurant unhappy. Will never go back.

• Cons: poor customer service, staff with poor judgement

06/06/06

Japanese buffet lures hungry families to bustling suburban corridor for dependable sushi and seafood fare.

by Contributor

The Scene
Situated in a former warehouse in one of Route 9's ubiquitous strip malls, Minado's bright, high-ceilinged dining room offers seating for the largest of groups and clear walking lanes, even when it's filled with large groups. Kid-friendly pricing (those under two-and-a-half feet eat free) makes this a family favorite. Dutiful servers are quick to clear used plates, while buffet-station workers are pleased to explain any unfamiliar dishes.

The Food
Discussion of the seemingly endless buffet (more than 100 offerings) must begin with the exceptional sushi: Highlights include huge pieces of freshly-sliced salmon sashimi or made-to-order California rolls. (Baked lobster tails don't fall under the buffet's all-you-can-eat realm; they're limited to one per person.) Diners who pry themselves away from the sushi bar find dozens of hot (tender beef teriyaki) and cold (giant snow crab legs) options, as well as a made-to-order hamachi table. Desserts include tea cakes and melon slices.

01/17/06

Fabulous sushi!!

by aimeeandmike

My husband and I tried Minado for the first time yesterday and were absolutely thrilled with the food, value and ambience. The sushi selection exceeded our expectations and everything we tried was delicious. The dessert selection and hot and cold food was excellent as well. The service was great - our waiter cleared our plates as soon as they were empty and was very attentive overall. On a weeknight at 6:00pm, the buffet was $23 each and the lines were short.

Minado gets an A+ from us!!!