5580 Martin Way E, Lacey
Date of visit: 5/7/07 - ^^^½
What we had:
Sushi, assorted Chinese food
The sushi at this establishment is what really elevates it to a higher level amongst the field of Chinese buffets. Included were the standard krab, tuna, and avocado sushi, but also surprisingly fresh sashimi (ahi, sake, and one other I wasn't able to identify), tako and unakyu, oysters, seaweed, and kimchee.
The Chinese dishes were pretty good. The fish in soy sauce, sui mai (pork dumplings), and Indian chicken were delicious.
We weren't particularly thrilled with the mushrooms which were bathed in butter and the chicken teriyaki was a little fatty. The Mongolian beef was decent, rather average.
Service was attentive and even on a Monday night, the place was bustling with customers- a testament to it's popularity.
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Date of visit: 5/20/07 - ^^^^
Visit two. The sushi was a winner once again. New varieties were available for trying, including a lovely roe and cucumber nigiri that can best be described as giving little bursts of fishiness in your mouth.
There are even hidden treasures to be found, and they are worth the search. At the end of the main food line, there is what appears to be a stack of steaming baskets. The treasure is that each of the baskets contains something different, including delectable sui mai that tastes every bit as good as the kind served in top dim sum restaurants in San Francisco. If the clear dumpling with yellow paste is there, you must try one. Or two.
Also, save a little room for dessert. At the end of the dessert line on the left, the white almond jello is light and fresh. Try some with a little mandarin orange. It's the perfect end to a meal.
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Date of Visit: 06/15/07 - ^^^
Visit three. It seems with each visit our plates become heavier with sushi and lighter with the meat. Don't get me wrong, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Overall, everything was on par with our past experiences here, no complaints there.
Of special note, however, was the coconut shrimp they offered. Being a guy with a sweet tooth, I enjoy coconut shrimp almost too much. Simply put: No, don't do it. There was a special ingredient in the sauce that deadened the sweetness and about wiped my appetite. I thought it tasted of wasabi, but the foodie wasn't convinced. It just wasn't good. For that reason alone, they get a 3-star rating this time.
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Thanks so much for the link. We're actually headed up your way in a few weeks!
I do not understand how you say this sushi is good? It's a BUFFET. Try Koibito in Olympia or Lacey for some REAL sushi. I have the suspicion that you are missing out, big time.
Thanks for your feedback.
I've been to Koibito. I'd say the sushi at Main Chinese Buffet is even better.
While it is a buffet, both the sushi and sashimi are on par with the the level of quality, freshness, and aesthetic appeal you find in excellent sushi restaurants in the Puget Sound like Two Koi in Tacoma and Chiso in Seattle.
I'll take your suggestion and give Koibito another shot sometime soon though.
You're providing a great service in posting these reviews. Thanks. I hope to read more in the future. I wonder if you have an opinion on who makes the best pizza in Olympia/Lacey. I think Old School is the best. Some say Vics.
Vic's hands down serves the best slice in town. Look for a review soon and thanks for reading!
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