August
22
5 out of 5 stars
We were shocked at the selection of over 100 items at this brand new Chinese buffet. Aside from many tables of Chinese and some traditional American foods, there is a sushi bar and a hibachi station where you choose your own ingredients a la Crazy Fire. Plus of course a salad bar including chilled shrimp, and two dessert tables plus an ice cream area. And for $6.95 for lunch on a Saturday! Lunch is that same price every day and dinner is $9.95. I have to say we were blown away, not only by the food selection and tastiness, but also by the politeness of the staff, the quick refilling of every station, and the uniqueness of the decor. Add to that 80’s hits on the stereo and you can be sure Glen and I will be back.
The technicolor buffet complete with crystal chandelier.
Hibachi and sushi stations towards the back.
First plate – tasty dumplings and sushi!
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July
7
4 out 5 stars
I think I almost have to give Japan Express 5 stars since I’ve already eaten there three times in the past week. But perhaps not, maybe I just tend to obsess over food. Japan Express keeps it simple with a menu smaller than 1/2 page. No need to get excited about decor here, and you won’t get any chopping or knife tossing at your table. But you will get a belly full of tasty food for about $6.50.
I always order my favorite, the Hibachi Beef, which comes with a side of zucchini and onions. Glen ordered the steak and shrimp hibachi with extra veggies instead of rice, and they didn’t charge him extra. The beef here is rib-eye and it has a lot of flavor. It’s better than my “usual” hibachi place in Wake Forest. The signature sauces are the same: delicious white or ginger sauce. The important thing to note is that Japan Express has converted my hubs into a hibachi lover. So now I can eat it even more often!
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