Nice friendly place that works like a well oiled clock. I am not big on sushi but this place is worth a try. All kinds sushi available and other stuff too. Pretty much everything is fresh(or taste fresh) and look good too. I had a blast and so all my fiends who came here regularly. I definitely recommend this place!
John L.
Place rating: 5 North Las Vegas, NV
Ate there for the first time this past weekend, and it was great. Never would have expected the choices available at an all you can eat place like this. The crab legs were an excellent addition. Was in a sushi coma as I waddled back home.
Cindy L.
Place rating: 1 Cypress, CA
This is THE worst buffet I have ever been to. I wanted to go to Todai, but they were closed, so, we had no choice because thus was the only place my friends remembered. Five of us went for lunch Saturday 06÷04÷16 and we all got FOODPOISONING. I didn’t eat much of the sushi, because it didn’t look so fresh… so, I only had the diarrhea, but some of my friends ate double of what I ate and they were bad… and one friend ate more than what we did and she was the WORST. We had to drive back to L.A. that night and she was out of it… Couldn’t stay awake, high fever, throwing up, diarrhea, headache… it’s the worst. It was ridiculous… On our drive back home, we had to stop several times… NEVEREVER going back there again. If I could, I would give this place –10.
Ara C.
Place rating: 1 Brea, CA
If I can give this place a ZERO, I would. Came here with my family on Saturday for lunch & I’m totally regretting it. We all got FOODPOISONED! If you want to get sick from eating contaminated fish. Help yourself. This will be my first & last time coming to this restaurant.
Jaida S.
Place rating: 2 Las Vegas, NV
I am an avid sushi go-er and have been for the past 10 years that I have lived in Las Vegas. I have tried sushi from the high end places and places that, based on location alone, one would probably never even dare to try. So it’s safe to say that I know my sushi and I know when sushi is good… and when it is not good. Today was my boyfriend’s birthday and he is also a sushi lover. I was trying to surprise him with somewhere new because for a while now we have gone to the same sushi place(because we KNOW it is good) and I stumbled upon this place Makino while searching for top all-you-can-eat-sushi in Las Vegas that also didn’t break my bank account. I chose Makino for its high review ratings and because they offered a wide range of desserts unlike most other all – you-can-eat sushi restaurants that only offer a few(my boyfriend loves desserts and I wanted him to have a wide selection on his birthday, but most sushi places only offer a few desserts). Upon walking in, I must say that I was quite ecstatic; honestly from the entrance you can’t see much except the dessert section and boy did those desserts look good. I was proud of myself when I looked up at my boyfriend’s face and saw that he too looked very excited by the dessert table(we both have sweet tooths); However, the gleeful period did not last long. As soon as were seated we headed to the sushi section and low and behold an array of sushi. Based on appearance, I was expecting the sushi to taste wonderful because it all looked so pretty. What initially bothered me though was that there was no way to tell what each roll consisted of. There were no labels at all above the sushi that told me what was inside of each roll so I selected based upon appearance alone. The first roll that I tasted actually tasted pretty good. It was a bit warmer than I would have preferred my sushi but it was still pleasant. I jumped into the next bit of sushi on my plate thinking it’d be just as good, but that wasn’t the case. My mouth immediately became overwhelmed with fishiness(not the good subtle kind, but the kind when fish is spoiled) and I tried to swallow it down but it was so strong that I had to spit it into my napkin. On top of that being embarrassing since my boyfriend was right next to me, I was not eager at all to try anymore of the sushi; however, I did try one more piece just to see if maybe it was a one time deal, but nope. The next piece I put it in mouth had some type of fish in it that was so blatantly dry that it was tough to swallow without choking down water as well. I was disappointed to say the least because the main reason I went there was for the sushi because we both love sushi so much, but when I looked over at my boyfriend’s plate he had hardly touched his sushi(and he NEVER lets food go to waste, especially sushi). Even though the sushi was pretty bad, we moved on to the other food. Crab legs, clams, fried rice, even chow mein; we tried pretty much everything there because we were hungry and figured that maybe it was just the sushi that was bad. But no. It wasn’t just the sushi. I stacked my plate with chow mein, clams, calamari, fried rice, salmon, vegetables tempura etc.; The ONLY thing that I thought tasted good was the vegetables tempura(and if that had been bad I would have been amazed because it’s pretty hard to make something fried taste bad). The clams were mushy liked they’d been overcooked, the fried rice seemed to have no flavor besides the oil it was cooked in, and the same with the chow mein. Lastly, we gave Makino one last chance; one last chance to impress us and we hoped badly that at least the yummy looking desserts would be delicious. We both tried all of the desserts and while they weren’t incredible, they weren’t bad either. The textures on most of them were odd, not creamy as they appeared but rather more jello like, but neither of us minded that because they tasted good. The cookies were all fairly good, and the chocolate mousse was the one that impressed me. All in all if someone asked me if I would recommend this place I would say absolutely not. The only reason I even gave it two stars was one for the ambiance because the place was relaxed, even for a buffet, and the other star goes to the chocolate mousse. I’m usually not this critical and actually never leave reviews but I felt it was necessary this time because I do not think this place is at all worth the $ 60 I spent($ 27.99 per person + tax). I hope if you try it you have a better experience and that maybe my boyfriend and I just went on a bad day.
Lindie F.
Place rating: 5 Huntington Beach, CA
This place is great!!! Farrrrr more better than the sushi you find in the buffets on the strip or downtown Vegas. Guess cause its gourmet sushi and seafood buffet & they are committed to serving the finest ingredients and highest quality food. I can’t help but to indulge in sensational taste @ the finest Japanese cuisine. Every time im in Vegas, we visit Makino. We’ll keep coming back! Delicious!!!
Mali G.
Place rating: 3 Las Vegas, NV
Makino’s !!! Used to be so good, what happened? The prices have gone up. Which still isn’t bad for all the food and sushi they offer but the rolls are a little weird and the nigiri comes with way too much rice and thin pieces of fish . The cooked food however is very good. My favorite was the cooked cod fish it was really good with rice and steamed veggies . All in all I ate my money’s worth so I was happy(:
Jenn G.
Place rating: 4 Torrance, CA
In a city like Vegas where buffets are abundant and at almost every corner, it’s hard to stick out. Asian buffets all tend to be the same as well– typical orange chicken and mediocre egg rolls can usually be seen. I’ll be the first to admit I did not expect much when I got invited to Makino LV for a birthday party. I thought to myself how this would just be another Asian buffet. It was thus with a pleasant surprise to find Makino LV did stick out and was different good way! There was no orange chicken or mediocre egg rolls but instead an array of various sushi of all kinds. There was shrimp tempura, vegetable tempura, crispy teriyaki chicken, beef short ribs, chicken and vegetable skewers. They also had ramen made to order. Choice of ramen were tonkotsu and Shoyu. Diners could also make their own udon soup. From the savory items, I found the beef short ribs to be of good flavor and the crispy teriyaki chicken was tasty! I found the ramen to be a very nice. I got the tonkotsu ramen and the broth was rich and robust in flavor. For dessert, sweet lovers could feast on sweet treats like white chocolate raspberry, crème brûlée and Oreo cheesecake! There were fresh ice cream scoops that seemed to be a crowd favorite. Ice cream flavors included red bean, green tea and cookies and cream. My sweet tooth was pleased with my own dessert creation of cookies and cream ice cream topped with a white chocolate raspberry and a cookie brittle. Makino LV surprised me in a good way. It was different from other Asian buffets and it made a mark for this foodie. It’s always nice to have good surprises :). In a city of buffets, it’s nice to see Makino LV be a little different.
Julia F.
Place rating: 5 Saginaw, MI
I always enjoy coming here when in town. Back in Michigan, there’s no AYCE sushi joints around. Great selection of sushi and sashimi for an $ 18 lunch. You’d get about 1.2 rolls for that price in my hometown.
Christine D.
Place rating: 2 Las Vegas, NV
I don’t know why my mom loves this place or why anyone loves it for that matter. My parents are huge AYCE fans and it’s almost as if they think anything that’s a buffet is good. So this is why we had family dinner here on 4÷10÷16. I’ve been here one other time 10 years ago and I didn’t like it, hence not coming back until now. I give one star for dining experience/food and one more star for making Asian moms happy. It’s off-putting once you walk in the door because the crowd is totally rude. Hey, I know it’s a buffet in a small space but you don’t have to pin me against a wall to get a plate before I can. Jeez, they aren’t going to run out of food! Speaking of the food– it’s not even good! Why are there so many cooked tuna sushi rolls? They are really gross. The raw sushi was chewy and did not seem fresh. So after I loaded up on sushi for my first plate, I decided to stick with crab legs after. Unfortunately I also did not enjoy the crab legs. The meat stuck to the shell on almost every crab leg I had. It’s possible that they are overcooked. I also disliked the chicken skewers but the fried rice and chow mein were fine and consistent with what you’ll find elsewhere. And then the dessert! What are they even serving here?! Some of the stuff was bizarre. like coffee jello(with condensed milk on top?!) which was gross and then the weird, very soft cheesecake in a cupcake wrapper… I don’t know guys, I don’t get it. You can get AYCE sushi at some amazing, fresh places in town for a few dollars cheaper. You can also get a huge buffet and endless crab legs at many casinos. I’ll never come here on my own, just when my mom makes me.
Edward M.
Place rating: 5 Schaumburg, IL
Eat the sushi, ignore the rest of the food. The sushi has some wonderful varieties and is great flavored, not all rice. The rest of the food is just there to fill the buffet.
Amanda I.
Place rating: 4 Fort Collins, CO
My parents and I were in Vegas and I was looking for a lunch/brunch buffet for us. I googled something along those lines and while looking through the options, I came across Makino. Japanese and sushi(yum), all you can eat buffet(!!) for only about $ 20(sounds too good to be true!). We went there right after it opened on a Saturday, so about 11:40, and were seated right away. They had quite a good range of options in terms of both sushi and other Japanese food. Various types of sushi rolls, nigiri, hand rolls made to order, salads, yakisoba, fried rice, chicken, fish, a ramen making station, udon, GOOD tempura, and various little desserts including coffee jello, ice cream, and little cakes. I wish I had enough room to try the ramen because that looked good. However, my favorites were the tempura and the nigiri(Saba, salmon, ahi especially). My parents enjoyed the meal as well — good variety of food, decent quality, and really good price. Knowing my parents, we’ll probably be back on our next visit.
Heidi R.
Place rating: 4 Las Vegas, NV
You would know that an asian restaurant is great if mostly all of the customers are asian! =] Makino’s is the place my family from out of town goes to celebrate birthdays since it is a bit more special than the average buffet. They have a massive sushi selection including sashimi(which is unlikely for buffets to have) and a cook creating hand rolls of your choice. Next, they have a variety of salads and then seafood, including crab legs and baked shrimp. Down the line they also have steak, bbq ribs and a few more selections. One of my favorites at this restaurant is the soup. They have a friendly cook making your choice of soup and mine, the shoyu, was ready in a few minutes. There is also shomai and potstickers which were both delicious as well. For dessert, there is a whole lot of choices such as green tea ice cream, crème brûlée, coffee jello, cookies, marshmallows, puff pastries and a chocolate fondue fountain. Overall, I give this place four stars. Great food. Great service. Plus theres a huge purple octopus hanging from the ceiling of the restaurant that my boyfriend finds quite amusing =]]
Paul B.
Place rating: 3 New York, NY
For what it’s worth, the last time I went to Makino it merited 4 – 5 stars. Good food abound, with high end items like oysters and crab legs. I worry about where this place will be when I visit Vegas again as I really liked it! So I’m hoping my review will be a one-off rather than the norm. We came in looking for the oysters we’d scarfed down in the past, but to my dismay they were replaced by fried oysters which were too much, too greasy for my taste. The crab legs were still present, thankfully, and if you’re looking for your fix there — well, Makino’s still got it. Sushi was good, but I’m a strategic guy when it comes to buffets. Don’t want that rice to fill up my belly! Nevertheless there were a couple that I tried that I was happy with. My rule with this area: if it looks good… Go for it. I pretty much stuck with the crab legs and ventured out into some other unmemorable items. Miso soup & kebabs to name a few. Biggest disappointment was with the green tea ice cream at the end, as it was super bland. Here’s hoping that if we end up back here it’s back to its glory days.
Vanessa V.
Place rating: 2 Las Vegas, NV
Is this buffet always a mad house? I used to frequent the Charleston location at the Premium Outlets the before quality of food declined and the restaurant eventually shut down. This one seems as though it’s headed down the same road. I had dinner here with my boyfriend on a Saturday near closing time, which is actually 9:00 p.m., unlike what’s stated on the business’ Unilocal page. No problem. There was still enough food to go around, and still a lot of diners… all eating within one tight space. They definitely try to cram as many people in the restaurant as possible. I also thought the number of diners would diminish as closing time approached. Nope. Ambiance was uncomfortable to say the least. Now, down to the food. Sushi was sub par and warm. Also, there weren’t any labels, so I had just take my chances. The hot foods didn’t look appetizing to me, and my boyfriend confirmed it. The chicken teriyaki skewers and short ribs were«not good.» The dessert area was a disgusting disaster zone. I played it safe and got a scoop of green tea ice cream — this was the best thing I ate while there. Service was fine. The price for dinner was about 28 bucks per person. Maybe our experience would’ve been better if we dined earlier in the evening, but I won’t be returning for round 2.
Abby Q.
Place rating: 3 Las Vegas, NV
This place is literally down the street from where I live, but I’ve been postponing my visit here just because I thought it was a bit too hyped from their commercials on TV. Having said that, I’ve only noticed this restaurant from afar not really realizing how popular of a joint this place really is. It was not until last Saturday when I finally tried this place out because my friend wanted to celebrate his birthday dinner here. Granted that it was a Saturday evening, the place was packed with hardly any parking availability anywhere close to the venue. So we had to park somewhere else closer to Smith’s. Honestly, it wasn’t a far walk a lot but the thought of restaurant being this busy says something, right? That or it’s overly hyped. Surprisingly, we were seated so quickly considering that we had a group of 10+ people. The idea of a quick sushi bite is great but I don’t quite agree with how steep the price range is. For two people, we spent $ 75 with tip added along with that. Generally, I don’t mind paying for dinner at this price if I feel that it had satisfied me in quality. In this case, I wasn’t. Makino is a buffet style joint where you pick up your plate and pick out any type of sushi you want that is on the counter. I dig the idea, but there was something disconnect about it. First, the sushi wasn’t all that great compared to when someone prepares it for you. Some sushi that I picked up were already cold when they were supposed to be served warm. Second, many of the sushi I tried just didn’t collectively work together. It was as though, I was biting on individual ingredients instead of tasting them as a whole. That’s definitely one of my pet peeves when it comes to food. Again, that was just some of the food. I did enjoy many of the things that I picked up since they were not all sushi. I had a delicious baked salmon and baked sea bass which I came back for more because those are definitely my favorite. Their fried rice, I thought was well seasoned. A bit on the salty side, but delicious regardless. You may also have ramen there if you’d like and they would make it for you on the spot. The dessert section was pretty good with crème brûlée and ice cream(as in real ice cream that they scoop out for you!) and other common Asian desserts that like fruits and jello. The service was great! The servers consistently attended to our needs as they picked up finished plates and refilling water when they needed to be. They also asked questions on whether we needed anything else without any signs of impatience in their eyes. I cannot reiterate it enough, you can have an average food in the house but if service is astounding, you sure have my loyalty compared to a restaurant with top notched food but make me as though I’m not valued. Would I come back here again? Yes, if I was feeling impulsively stupid about my money. Many of the food that they have are comparable to average restaurants here in Vegas which I feel is safe to say that this restaurant is an average 3⁄5. Three for average. Definitely worth a try for a first and last time, but I’m sure that there’s other places that can compete!
Arabela C.
Place rating: 3 Las Vegas, NV
Been here a few times already and every time have been pretty pleasant. Not my most favorite buffet, but I still come when a friend wants to try it or needs a sushi and other items craving. I do like it when they have oysters! lol. I go crazy for it! Last nights visit wasn’t my favorite though. The food seemed a little tasteless, especially the salmon. Had to spit it back out. We did sit at the very very back where all the employees go in and out from the kitchen, but it was a full house so I understand. Everything else wasn’t too bad. The sushi, the desserts, the soups were all decent. Side note, the desserts aren’t too fresh. Some are still frozen when placed out to grab. This is a small buffet. A bit overpriced but that’s because they have seafood. The employees that all work there are amazing. They are all on the roll with switching out the sushi and putting out fresh ones when its running low. Even the women who were taking our plates were quick and came to always ask how we were doing. The girl at the dessert section asked if we wanted ice cream when you usually have to ask. I feel like a total oinker when I leave though. Always have to try everything… Fuh…
Tap Sum B.
Place rating: 5 Seattle, WA
If you have been to Todai or any Chinese owned«sushi buffet» then you expect a certain level of food at Asian buffets. This place is the best sushi buffet. I have had them all. They key is to look for real Japanese people working and cooking the food. Here’s the staff is Japanese and so is most of the folks making the sushi. The quality of the fish was probably better than most of the places on the strip. Japanese people do sushi better. And that’s the bottom line. If you happen to have a car, make your way here. Heck, I would say it’s even worth a cab ride.
Dave H.
Place rating: 4 Fallbrook, CA
Great selection. People were nice. My wife said foods aside from sushi was very authentic and tasty. Sushi was fresh with large pieces of fish. Much more selection of rolls than sushi. HUGE selection of rolls. Only negative is overall restaurant could be cleaner.
Sasha N.
Place rating: 2 Las Vegas, NV
I am very confused honestly how this place has such good reviews, and maybe I came on an off day and they secretly hired all new chefs that had no idea how to make anything properly. I was so excited to come here, I have yet to find a buffet I really like, but the reviews seemed great! The pictures lured me to this establishment, I was ready to experience gluteny at its finest. So we park and the parking lot is packed which is not surprising on a Sunday at lunch time. When we walk in it’s a pretty cramped bustling atmosphere, and our table they walk us to is connected to another parties table. Slightly awkward, but I’m not hear for ambiance I’m here to eat! My first plate I made for myself was ok, not amazing but not awful, the items on my plate were from the sushi bar directly next to hand rolls. I also had some fried squid which was decent. It all went downhill from there. The nigiri was a hot mess! The rice was way to wet, and the fish on most rolls was not proportionality cut, and was done so very sloppy. The long row of rolls all looked better than they tasted. I spit out a lot of food. Also I noticed the potential for so much cross contamination since there was not enough tongs per item. Also for hand rolls only at dinner do the offer the irkura hand roll. In the hot section other than the calamari I tried the beef with mushrooms and onions. Most of the beef was overcooked from sitting under the heat lamp, making it so tough. The shrimp tempura was soggy, and the rest of the tempura was just a trough of sadness. I tried the ramen, the guy putting together did it a bit sloppy, and was trying to hit on the woman behind me at the same time. He was a multi tasker… The noodle was very thin I prefer it curly and thick, the meat was tender, the broth was better than the box kind, but still missing a soul. The sukiyaki meat was actually very nice, the noodle overcooked. No crab legs anywhere at lunch, which I can understand Its cheaper. The dessert area was a joke, it tasted like a bunch of dollar store mixes thrown together rather than anything of quality or from scratch. Lots of artificial flavors, and calories that were not worth it. The flan was the only decent thing there. I saw no crème brule, that must also be a dinner item. All in all, I just don’t get the appeal of this place, it cured me of ever hoping to find a buffet that is worth my money. Food that sits out, starts to change in texture, and quality. I’ll just stick to all you can eat like Gens if I have a deep urge to eat that much asian food in a sitting. At least then I know it is made to order, thus fresh.
Peter B.
Place rating: 4 Los Angeles, CA
Whenever we drop by Sin City. We always eat here. Best price in town for buffet. Decent seafood. They had two locations. We actually started to going the one at the outlets, but that closed down because their 10 year lease was up. So thats when we started going to this location on Decatur. Same food. Same friendly staff. Truth be told there are a lot of choices in Vegas when it comes to buffet. However almost all of them are in the range of $$$. Honestly I don’t need to be spending $ 40 — $ 60 a person for a buffet. It’s just not justified to pay that much. For first tourists wanting to be «wowed» they’ll pay that ridiculous prices. As for myself. Who goes here about 10 times a year, I’m practically a local, no way! Anyhow here’s the low down on Makino LV: Location is superb.(Especially if you’re staying in The Orleans, Gold Coast, Rio, & Palms Casino, literally a 2min drive with no traffic!) Regular Lunch $ 17 Holiday Lunch $ 20(Includes all major Holidays) Regular Dinner $ 20 Holiday Dinner $ 24(Inlcudes all major Holidays) Their sushi & sashimi are excellent. Of course its not a trafitional Japanese sushi joint per se, but for the price, you get a decent amount of sushi & sashimi heaven. I personally always get their Tuna, & Salmon sashimi, as well from their wide selection of rolls. Cold section they have(not a complete list) –Various selection of cold sashimi concoctions example: Regular salad, Sashimi salad etc Hot section they almost always have the following: –FRIEDRICE(with eggs) not bad. not too oily. very sou saucy. –FRIEDNOODLES(it’s not Chow Mein) Before it used to be bery salty. But as of our last few visits, it’s been improved. Not too salty and prettt darn good. –KOREANBBQ I’m not a fan of it. I know my KBBQ, it doesn’t taste quite like it. Plus the beef I find to be dry at times because of the heat lamps. Again not a fan. –FRIEDCALAMARI Again not a fan. It’s ok. Comes with its own sauce. –BAKEDSALMON It’s actually pretty darn good. It’s just that it’s overshadowed by the Salmon sashimi, otherwise I’d be all over this. –BAKEDMUSSELS This is one of my favorite. Really good & tasty. –SHRIMP&VEGETABLETEMPURA It’s really nice that they have the shrimp & the vegetable tempuras separated. Because we all know everyone always goes for the shrimp because it’s delicious with the tempura sauce especially. Just be careful because the batter on the tempura coating will fill you up rather quickly! –BEEFSUKIYAKI Oh my oh my… My absolute favorite here! It’s heaven on a bowl. Honestly, it’s good! Beef is absolutely tender. Same for the tofu. Melt in your mouth goodness! The sauce also is really good. It’s a meal by itself. Highly recommened it! SOUPSECTION: MISOSOUP(never tried this) but they have them premade with the chunks already in bowls. All you have to do is choose a bowl you want & then place it on their MISO Soup machine that spits out the soup unto your bowl, with the chunks already in it. RAMENSECTION: The reason why I never tried their Miso Soup. You have a choice of either Shoyu or Tonkotsu Soup base. Hot, Mild, or Non-Spicy. You can choose to have more or less of everything off the ramen contents. I personally always get Tonkotsu, Non Spicy, extra noodles, extra fried onions… oh and the sauce is fantastic, esecially if you had been drinking the previous night and wanted to re– hydrate your system. It’s oh so nourishing! DESSERTSECTION: They have multitudes of different cakes & cookies. Fruits also. They also have a Chocolate Fondue Fountain. Honestly what kicks ass is their ICECREAM! They a various flavors but the only thing that really matters to me is their GREENTEA, CHOCOLATE, and oh boy it’s a perfect ending! The staff here are all Japanese women(mostly) Their all cute, very slim especially with their all black uniforms they wear. Their also full of energy & perk. Make sure to leave a good tip, they work very hard. Always a great time here. So in conclusion, if you find yourself in Sin City, & wanted to have a decent buffet for a decent price. Go no further than Makino on decatur.
Mikey H.
Place rating: 4 San Diego, CA
We came here for Christmas Day dinner. We did this three years ago. We thought it would be fun to go to the M, but when we arrived, the line was insanely long. We then went to the Rio and that was just as worse. We then went to Makino and had no problem getting a table, however it was 8:30 that time. We arrived just before 5 and there was already a line that snaked around their entrance. When we reached the front, they gave us a table in the back corner. It was very cozy in there on this day. The line snaked around the buffet line and the sushi area and then down one aisle right in front of our table. My parents got in line, but we stayed at the table. My dad brought us plates just in case they ran out… LOL! When the line seemed to get shorter, my parents were at the end of the sushi so we cut in front… lol! This place is Japanese food heaven! You can get handmade rolls as well, which seemed to hold up the line. I grabbed another plate and decided to fill both up since I did not want to stand in line again. Only got a couple inaris, but no other sushi. My favorite were the ribs! They had just come out of the oven and were so tender! I also liked the spicy short ribs… they had a little kick to them! Great kale salad! This was the last buffet for the year! And we have a new tradition now if we come back during Christmas.
Marlon G.
Place rating: 4 Las Vegas, NV
Been coming here since my Middle School days. Its my family go to place for Japanese-Sushi/Asian style buffet. Everything is good and the selection of Sushi rolls, Nigri & Sashimi provides a great amount of variety. They can make hand rolls and Soyu and Tonkatsu Ramen upon request at one of their order stations. It’s a great place to exposed someone who is not familiar with Sushi or Japanese food. One of my favorite section is their dessert since they are cut into small pieces allowing you to sample each pastry. Request Heidi to be your server and you will not be disappointed. I would like to give them 5 stars but they are over do for a remodel and expansion because this place can get really pack especially on the weekends and holidays. But I always come back since its been part of my teenage/adult life in Vegas.
Reggie M.
Place rating: 4 Manhattan, NY
Makino Sushi off the strip of Las Vegas offers a casual and comfortable Japanese buffet. An all-you-can-eat-sushi bar, salad bar, hot entrées, dessert bar and a lot more. Our local friends treated us for a dinner which is why we came here. I was impressed how busy this place was, indicating there were many good eats to try. I’m not really a buffet person because I get easily overwhelmed with so many selections. At this place, the food counter stretched from one end of the restaurant to the other! With over a hundred food choices, I particularly enjoyed the crab legs and seafood entrée, Japanese fried rice and teriyaki selections. I appreciated the attentiveness of the waiters by removing our used plates from our table in a timely fashion. For $ 25 per person, I will definitely visit this place whenever I’m in Vegas.
Marlon G.
Las Vegas, NV
We’ve been coming here on and off for years but this is the first time we came here during a holiday. We went there for dinner during Christmas Eve and for lunch the day prior. Lunch time yielded a half hour wait. The sushi, nigiri, and everything else tasted fresh. For dinner we thought we’d arrive early to beat the crowd only to find roughly 10 parties already lined up at the side entrance waiting in the windy cold weather at 4:50pm. To our surprise and delight they opened the doors at 5pm(normal dinner hour starts at 5:30pm) to accommodate everyone. It’s smart on their part because they can squeeze in more customers during dinner service. Once we got in we enjoyed the salmon and tuna sashimi, as well as crab legs. We always had our plates promptly removed and drinks refilled before we asked for them hence the 5 stars. They were barraged with kids running around spilling things and the staff were on top of things. We will definitely return.