Minado is a chain of Japanese All You Can Eat buffets. There was once a Minado in Manhattan but it closed less than 2 years ago and became Todai. There are still 5 locations on the East coast and my mom wanted to go to the fairly new location in Long Island. Minado
They really have a huge selection, some good, some bad, some great. Generally, most proteins were quite good but the carb’s stunk and that didn’t make sense to me since I would expect them to want to encourage people to eat more of the carbohydrate items that are cheaper and more filling.
Since I tried almost everything, you don’t have to:
Try:
- Eggplant
- Beef Teriyaki (nice and rare)
- Beef Tataki
- Seared Salmon
- Seared Snapper
- Curry Inari
- Hibachi Beef Rib
- Acorn Squash Tempura
- Octupus Salad
- Squid Salad
Don’t Try:
- Cold Soba Noodle
- Stir-Fried Udon Noodles
- Stuffed Crab Shell
- Raw Oysters
- Edamame
- Hibachi Octopus
- Crepes (made to order)
- Jumbo Prawns (shell-on)
- Pork with Fried Vegetables
- Green Mussels with onion and peppers
- Fried Shrimp
- Dumpling
Try, if you feel like it:
- Udon Noodle Soup (made to order)
- Large assortment of Sushi (fish was pretty good but the rice was dry)
- Large Assortment of rolls
- Sashimi
- Crab Legs
- Fresh Fruit
- Large Assortment of cakes (better than most buffets but not amazing)
- Hijiki Salad
- Squid with Acorn Squash
- Seafood Ceviche
Items I didn’t try:
- Asparagus
- Sauteed Spinach
- Ice Cream
- Hibachi Shrimp Skewers
- Hibachi Mushroom Skewers
- Sesame Seaweed Salad
- Fried Scallop
- Fried Calamari
- Chicken Teriyaki
- Soup
- Shu Mai
- Fried Rice
I’m sure I’m forgetting a lot but this list will give you a head start.
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