Mikey Chen — Food Creator on YouTube
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Restaurant Reviews by Mikey Chen
Orlando's Pizza
Texas, United States — Pizza, Italian
Orlando's Pizza offers an unbelievable all-you-can-eat pizza buffet for just $6.99 in Texas, featuring fresh pizzas with creative flavors like barbecue chicken, spinach, and cinnamon roll pizza. The reviewer was amazed by the quality and value, noting it's cheaper than a Big Mac and comparable to pizza from chains charging double or triple the price.
Shaboo
Tokyo, Japan — Japanese Yakiniku (All-You-Can-Eat BBQ)
The reviewer returns after 8 years to Shaboo, an all-you-can-eat yakiniku buffet in Tokyo, splurging on the most expensive Kobe beef course. The meal features exceptional A5 Wagyu, premium king crab, lobster, and seafood, all grilled tableside and paired with quality condiments. Despite the roughly $200 price tag, the quality and service make it one of the best meals the reviewer has had in Japan.
Unlimited Yunnan Noodles
New York, United States — Yunnan Chinese
Unlimited Yunnan Noodles offers one of the best noodle deals in New York City with their signature crossing the bridge noodle soup for just $13, featuring unlimited noodle refills and quality ingredients. The spicy, numbing mala broth is flavorful and satisfying, with fresh ingredients and surprisingly good side dishes at $2 each. For the price and quality, this is an exceptional value in the heart of Chinatown.
Netflix Bites
Dallas, United States — American/Fusion
Mike Chen visits Netflix Bites, a themed restaurant featuring dishes inspired by Netflix shows, located in Dallas. Despite initial skepticism about gimmick-based dining, he found the food surprisingly excellent - the onion dip, smash burger, and especially the pickle pizza from Chef's Table were all standout items. The afternoon tea service with quality pastries and friendly staff rounded out a positive experience that exceeded expectations.
Mama's Cafe and Canteen
Budapest, Hungary — Hungarian
Mama's Cafe and Canteen is an exceptional Hungarian canteen where the reviewer discovered incredible traditional dishes at unbeatable prices. Every dish from the pumpkin soup to the fried chicken to the pumpkin pork was expertly prepared with rich, earthy flavors and perfect seasoning, leaving a lasting impression on someone new to Hungarian cuisine.
King's Chop House
New York, United States — Steakhouse
King's Chop House is celebrated as the best steakhouse in New York City, famous for its legendary mutton chop - a massive, juicy cut cooked to perfection with garlic green vegetables on the side. The reviewer has been visiting for years and considers it an essential New York steakhouse experience that surpasses even famous competitors like Peter Luger.
Starbucks Reserve Ginza House
Tokyo, Japan — Italian-Japanese fusion buffet
Mike Chen finally gets access to Tokyo's unique all-you-can-eat Starbucks Reserve buffet after waiting 2 years. While the buffet features a variety of interesting items including excellent pasta, delicious focaccia-style breads with bacon, and a lovely Sakura cake, some items like the bruschetta are served on stale bread. At 3,800 yen (approximately 20 dollars), it's a worthwhile one-time experience driven by curiosity more than exceptional food.
Michelin Star Sardine Restaurant
Tokyo, Japan — Japanese
Mike Chen discovers an incredible one Michelin star restaurant in Tokyo that serves spectacular sardine dishes at lunch for just $6.90. The sardine sashimi is delicate and packed with umami, while the fried sardine set is equally impressive. This is an unbeatable value for a Michelin star dining experience.
All You Can Eat Sushi Omakase
Tokyo, Japan — Japanese Sushi
Mike Chen discovers an exceptional all-you-can-eat sushi omakase restaurant in Tokyo that moved to a new location in a shopping mall. The restaurant serves an impressive multi-course sushi experience with premium fish that rivals fine dining establishments. The combination of high quality, generous portions, and great value makes this a must-visit spot for sushi lovers in Tokyo.
Ichiran
Osaka, Japan — Japanese Ramen
Mike Chen visits Ichiran, a legendary 24-hour ramen spot in Osaka, for an early morning breakfast bowl. He customizes his ramen to 10 times spice with thin chashu, garlic, scallions, and an egg, praising it as one of his top five ramen bowls in Japan. The combination of perfectly balanced heat, tender chashu, chewy noodles, and rich broth makes for an exceptional fast food ramen experience.
Shima
Tokyo, Japan — Japanese Steakhouse, Wagyu
Shima is a legendary Tokyo steakhouse where Chef Shima personally trims and cooks every piece of wagyu over charcoal rotisserie style. Mike was blown away by the A4 wagyu sirloin, describing it as one of the juiciest steaks he has ever had, and was equally impressed by their famous steak sandwich packed with perfectly cooked wagyu. The experience is pricey but absolutely worth it for an exceptional special occasion meal.
Korean Seafood Hot Pot Restaurant in Seoul
Seoul, South Korea — Korean Seafood
Mike visits a massive Korean seafood hot pot restaurant in Seoul featuring one of the largest seafood platters he has ever seen. Every ingredient is incredibly fresh with tender scallops, sweet crabs, and a richly spiced broth that delivers authentic seafood umami. He considers it an exceptional welcome-back meal to South Korea and rates it a 10 out of 10.
All You Can Eat Clam Buffet
Seoul, South Korea — Korean Seafood BBQ
This modern all-you-can-eat clam and seafood buffet in Seoul offers incredible value with fresh, premium shellfish cooked both grilled and steamed. The clams are exceptionally plump and briny, the abalone is perfectly tender, and the overall experience is exceptional, making it a must-visit for seafood lovers.
Red Snow Crab Buffet
Seoul, South Korea — Korean Seafood
Mike discovers an all-you-can-eat live red snow crab buffet in Seoul, featuring fresh steamed crabs with incredibly tender meat and rich umami flavor from the crab butter. The experience is unforgettable with complimentary crab roe fried rice and exceptional value for an unlimited seafood experience.
Korean BBQ Buffet (24-hour)
Seoul, South Korea — Korean BBQ
Mike Chen discovers an outstanding 24-hour all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue buffet in Seoul open for breakfast at 7am, featuring premium quality pork and beef at an incredibly affordable price of around $10-11. The fresh vegetables, variety of meat cuts, and the interactive grilling experience with kimchi and vegetables cooking in the meat drippings make it superior to expensive hotel buffets. This is an excellent breakfast spot for anyone jetlagged or craving Korean barbecue at any hour.
Hokkaido Breakfast Buffet
Sapporo, Japan — Japanese Seafood Buffet
Mike Chen discovers what he calls the world's greatest breakfast buffet in Hokkaido featuring premium seafood items like fresh scallops, uni, and crab legs for just $18. The buffet offers authentic local Hokkaido ingredients including fresh wasabi, ramen with crab miso soup, regional produce, and exceptional dairy products. Despite the high quality ingredients and generous portions, this remains one of the most affordable and impressive buffet experiences Chen has encountered.
The Varsity
Atlanta, United States — American Diner / Classic Drive-In
Mike Chen visits The Varsity, America's largest drive-in restaurant in Atlanta, and enjoys classic greasy spoon fare including a heavily-chili-laden cheeseburger, crispy onion rings, and a peach fried pie. While the food is not fancy or the healthiest option, it delivers satisfying, nostalgic comfort food perfect for a casual outing with friends. The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful in recommending must-try items.
AJ's Home Cooking
Atlanta, United States — Southern comfort food
AJ's Home Cooking is an exceptional all-you-can-eat Southern buffet in Atlanta offering authentic, made-from-scratch comfort food at an unbeatable price of just $14. Mike Chen was impressed by the quality of dishes like meatloaf, fried green tomatoes, and Salisbury steak, along with the warm hospitality of the staff. The restaurant delivers genuine Southern home cooking that far surpasses typical chain buffets.
Sea Grill
Charlotte, United States — Seafood, Asian Fusion
Sea Grill is an upscale seafood buffet in Charlotte offering an $85 all-you-can-eat experience with both cold selections and pass-around hot dishes. The standout items are the exceptional crab cakes, perfectly seasoned lamb chops, and fresh seafood options. With white glove service and impeccable attention to detail, this destination is worth the drive for seafood lovers.
Grill 9
Las Vegas, United States — Korean Barbecue
Grill 9 is a Korean barbecue all-you-can-eat buffet in Las Vegas featuring an impressive signature tier menu at $49 with prime Wagyu cuts, premium seafood, and unique offerings rarely found at similar establishments. Mike was extremely impressed by the quality and tenderness of the meats, especially the special cut short ribs and prime beef ribeye with exceptional marbling. The experience delivered authentic Korean barbecue with premium ingredients and attentive service within the 90-minute time limit.
Saigon Alley
Las Vegas, United States — Vietnamese hot pot, Wagyu beef
Saigon Alley is a Vietnamese all-you-can-eat Wagyu hot pot buffet in Las Vegas that delivers premium quality ingredients and exceptional value. With wet-aged Wagyu, fresh lobster, and perfectly cooked meats that require minimal chewing, this restaurant exceeded expectations and ranks among the best hot pot experiences Chen has had.
Bellagio Buffet
Las Vegas, United States — Buffet, International
Mike Chen visits the Bellagio Buffet in Las Vegas for breakfast at $44.99 per person and finds a surprisingly good spread with excellent prime rib bones, unique lychee juice, and well-executed desserts, though some items like pasta suffer from sitting out too long. While not as upscale as other Vegas buffets, it offers solid quality and memorable highlights that make it worth the price for budget-conscious visitors.
Rokasen Holton
Tokyo, Japan — Japanese barbecue, yakiniku, seafood
Rokasen Holton is Tokyo's most expensive all-you-can-eat yakiniku buffet located near Shinjuku's west exit, featuring premium Matsu Zaka and Kobe beef alongside unlimited seafood and specialty items like abalone and puffer fish. The most luxurious buffet option costs around $300 but delivers an outrageous, high-end Japanese barbecue experience.
Happy Crab Boiling Seafood and Bar
Seattle, United States — Asian Seafood Fusion, Cajun Seafood Boil
Happy Crab Boiling Seafood and Bar offers an exceptional all-you-can-eat seafood brunch buffet starting at 9 AM for $99, featuring premium items like fresh whole lobsters, snow crab, dungeonous crab, oysters, and Manila clams from local Seattle waters. The buffet uniquely combines Asian and seafood boil elements with hand-pulled noodles, soup dumplings, and sushi stations alongside traditional crab boil preparation with excellent Cajun sauce. At a waterfront location overlooking Puget Sound, the fresh ingredients, attentive service, and quality preparation make this a standout value for seafood lovers.
Kung Fu Kitchen
Orlando, United States — Chinese
Kung Fu Kitchen in Orlando is the same legendary owner behind the famous Kung Fu Soup Dumplings from New York, bringing authentic Chinese cuisine to Florida. The soup dumplings are among the best in Orlando with plump, juicy filling and generous soup, while the wonton soup and fresh hand-cut noodles are equally impressive. At around 11 dollars for soup dumplings, the prices are significantly better than other regions.
Cracker Barrel
Orlando, United States — American Comfort Food
Mikey returns to Cracker Barrel after over a decade and is amazed by the quality of their breakfast offerings. The loaded tater tots feature creamy cheesy mashed potatoes inside a crispy shell, the country fried steak is exceptionally thick and juicy, and the pancakes with hot syrup are phenomenal. He's impressed with the generous portions, thoughtful presentation, and overall value, calling it an outstanding breakfast experience he never expected from the restaurant.
Yo Ranch
Dallas, United States — Steakhouse with exotic game meats
Yo Ranch is an exceptional steakhouse in downtown Dallas that stands out for its exotic game meat selections rather than traditional beef. The reviewer raved about the perfectly cooked buffalo, elk, and venison entrees, along with outstanding appetizers featuring creative preparations like chicken fried quail and soul belly pork belly, declaring it one of the best steakhouse experiences they've had.