Makino Japanese Buffet

8217 Kingston Pike, Knoxville - 37919
224 reviews
Japanese Sushi
(865) 560-8878

All you can eat hibachi and sushi. Currently you order from your table and it is brought fresh to you. We were a party of 7 and we tried a lot of different things. Everything we ordered was good.Service was great. We were seated quickly, and our server was prompt, attentive, and polite.This has become one of our favorite restaurants. I definitely recommend trying it.

Although I do miss some of the items on the buffet that I really enjoyed, like the sweet cucumber, I think I like the all-you-care-to-eat menu better. Here's why you might too:Every dish is fresh and either hot or cold as it should be. Nothing I ate tasted was anything less fresh than right from the cooking pan it came from. I can pace myself and keep getting searing-hot items fresh each refill and this has really contributed to a better dining experience because everything tastes like it was intended to and hasn't just been kept warm. No one is unleashing their kids to do whatever at or to the buffet, no one is picking at, into, or over the food--your food is getting much less exposure to the public.This is likely helping them to keep the prices low. With every other place taking advantage of the inflation and gouging prices, better food a little less fast than getting it yourself is helping at least me realize I'm full two plates ahead of when I would normally realize it. Though we've kept minimal leftovers on our plate, this is because we've planned ahead to be members of the clean plate club. If you abuse the system and are used to leaving 4 uneaten plates of food and increasing costs for all, they warn they will charge you for it, and I think they should.Some people have said they've had to wait for a while to get their next plate, and thought I'd weigh in on my experience there: I've gone at off-peak times, after lunch rush and haven't had a problem. One thing, though, that I didn't like is that the original order paper came back covered in food smudges for re-use. Is there another solution to this like a laminated page with a dry erase marker or something else?

Food here was so fresh and delicious!! One of the best I've had in years.Side note- the buffet is not an option right now but the food is made to order and is all you can eat. It's definitely worth it and so so yummy!! Our server was extremely fast and very nice too ❤️

Lunch is $14. Came in on a Saturday and was totally blown away by everything!! It’s all you can eat but cooked to order. You sit down and choose from a sushi menu and a hot menu. They will bring you as much as you like, but will charge extra if you leave too much behind so be cautious.

Best sushi I've ever had!!! This is our favorite place to eat!!

Wasn't for me. Even if i only wanted a sushi roll i was still charged $24. My child only wanted a small bowl of honey chicken and he was charged $10 plus 3 for the drink. Will never attend again. ?

I ate only once at this restaurant and I was really sick for two days. Dirty place and bad service, probably spoiled food because I spent two days in the bathroom. I do not recommend going to this place.

My god one of the best places to eat...ever. Despite the lack of a walking buffet, you still have access to unlimited food at a reasonable price. And the food is delicious, made fresh in the kitchen you can taste the fresh meat and seafood. The fried foods are not too oily and perfectly crisp. The price is cheaper than a main course and a appetizer anywhere else. Please eat here and support this business.

I've been here twice so far. I love how the buffet system works what's covid. It's all-you-can-eat, you just let the waitress know your order and they bring it straight to your table. It reduces waste. The first time I went was earlier in the day when they first opened so food came out rather quickly. If you go during their peak meal times, it can be quite delayed. Everything was delicious and our server was so polite, helpful, and refilled drinks often.

We used to go here every so often and loved it but hadn't been in years... At least 5 but prob more like 8. We love the new format where you order off the menu but its still all you can eat. Service was fast and friendly and food was all excellent. Lunch price of $13.50 is very reasonable. Although our total was $29 before tax for 2 people but not sure why. Anyway. Will def be back.