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At some point we have all had that craving for Chinese food. Late at night, quick for lunch, or sometimes even for breakfast. Me being one of many have felt this craving many times.
BC Osakaon 3340 Mall Loop Drive had finally opened this winter and my stomach was definitely in control.
Those who have been to a hibachi restaurant before know about the option of having your food cooked right before your eyes. This restaurant has this and more to offer their customers.
When you first set foot into this family style restaurant you can automatically see the buffet and sitting area. The old place has not really changed over the time that it was empty. They simply knocked out a back wall, repainted everything, and slapped a whole bunch of what seems to be Chinese/Japanese decor. And oh the aroma coming through the warm doors! Just the smells can make your stomach uncontrollable.
I had been here only once before this time, when Osaka had first opened. Let me tell you, the dinner was delectable but I was horrified when dessert rolled around! When I had my steak cooked at the hibachi table with my shrimp, noodles, and eggs they were all a little burnt, but still delicious because I seasoned it myself. The other foods on the buffet were really good as well! Everything was scolding hot and when the bowls were empty they were immediately refilled to the brims. The buffet had many choices for different palettes, from fried chicken to any type of sushi you could think of. And the desserts! Three different types of cakes, ice cream cups, and cream puffs were all offered to their patrons. I had been saving my appetite for this new restaurant so I could try many of their different flavors. Of course I stuck to Osaka's pineapple pork and pot stickers rather than the fried chicken.
As I made my way to the desserts, I had realized me being myself, had little to choose from. I do not care for orange sherbet or coffee flavored cakes, but hey! If that is your thing so be it! These things were all offered at this dessert table. I had to reach for the cream puffs as I raced for my seat. I had maybe ten on my plate due to the little buggers for being so small. I ate about five, and when I started on my sixth I noticed something blue in the cream. I cut into the others to see if it was the same. To my disgust, blue mold completely covered the insides of each!
I thought to myself, "I will definitely NOT be coming back here any time soon!" The manager had given us a full refund and the little puffs were pulled from the buffet. We had left with full, but apalled stomachs that night.
It has been a few months since my family had been there, yet BC Osaka still remains. With coupons in hand we decided to give it another go. As we sat down we were greeted by our waitress who seemed pretty sweet right off the bat. She gave us our drinks and we made bee-lines to the buffet. I had gotten many new things this time, but I had also stuck to my original favorites. Noodles, steak, shrimp and pot stickers were definitely on my plate's agenda.
The cook had definitely improved from the last time we had crossed paths! He did not burn my food this time, and had added teriyaki seasoning making my two star into a four! Osaka's sushi had not changed, the fish was still delicious and the variety remained enormous.
Everything had been going well that night for my family and I. Our waitress stayed on top of things coming back to remove plates and refill drinks when we were done with both. The food also had improved from when Osaka had first opened. Nothing charred and nothing old had been consumed. There was one thing I was definitely had not been looking forward to, my old enemy: the dessert table.
Since my last visit here, I noticed there were more choices to make. There were more ice cream flavors and more cakes than the past three. My enemies also had remained, the cream puffs! Although, this time they had looked different as they rested on the little platter. They were cut in half so you could see their little ooey gooey cotents. Guess what? Mold free!
This night was one to behold, my family and I even went up for seconds.
All and all, I definitely have to give BS Osaka four stars for excellent service, amazing food, and for their improvments. Any one with that craving for Chinese food should visit this buffet, for only $12 a person and being offered take out instead of eating in it is definitely worth the trip!
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