Ichiban Chinese Buffet - Pearl

Stop here for lunch enroute from Houston, TX to Chattanooga, TN. Had a good lunch with options to choose from the buffet. Adults $14.50, Children 6 11) $10, Children <3) $2.72 Pros: 1. Clean restaurant and good furnishings. Feels inviting. 2. Food is fine. Typical for Chinese buffet sites, but no food that was too salty or oily. 3. The sushi bar was good. A range of options to choose from. 4. Appropriate parking Negative: 1. Ice Bar Blue Belleis, but the batch seems old. Had no flavors I would go with. The type of children would choose cotton candy, Blue Blast, etc. 2. Dessert section could be better. Everything was dry; it does not seem as if they were doing the desserts in-house.

This was our first time here, and we were very impressed. There were a variety of options, and something for everyone, including our some picky kids. I really enjoyed the sushi options that were much better than you usually see in a buffet style Asian restaurant. There were several dessert options, but we usually stick with ice. There were 8 varieties to choose from. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I was also very impressed by the cleanliness and bright atmosphere. Similar restaurants sometimes tend to get a little more down and be dark. We will definitely be back and would recommend this restaurant for friends and family!

Beautiful interior. Average variety with some unique items. Eating a little above average. I liked the wide range of sauces and spices. Prices are on the higher side given the quality of food. Even though their prices are high, I still think it is worth and we will return.

The total came to $40 for two drinks. They were quite good, but it felt a bit pricey.

This Japanese buffet offers a great experience with a wide variety of sushi options. It's an all-you-can-eat format with a fantastic selection of seafood, including fried shrimp, stir-fried shrimp, baked shrimp, fried oysters, scallops, and all the usual items you'd find at a traditional Asian buffet. The staff is very attentive, frequently clearing plates and ensuring drinks are refilled without needing to ask. I have nothing negative to say about this place—it’s definitely worth the price!