ICHIBAN BUFFET

Is ICHIBAN BUFFET clean? Not quite — only a C, 76/100, the last time the state checked (March 10, 2026). That visit logged 1 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 7 basic violations.

Its latest visit (March 10, 2026) logged 1 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 7 basic violations. Diners rate it 3.9 across 9,021 reviews. By health score it's safer than 10% of Osceola County restaurants we grade. Menus here flag options for vegetarian, dairy-free, healthy, and pescatarian diners.

Trend: improving · C (76/100) · safer than 10% of Osceola County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
C (76/100)
Violations
11 total — 1 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic
Address
5269 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, Kissimmee, FL
Cuisine
Japanese
Categories
Buffet restaurant, Asian restaurant, Japanese restaurant, Sushi restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
3.9 stars (9021 reviews)
Seats
250
Phone
(407) 396-6668
Website
Official website
Photo of ICHIBAN BUFFET
Photo: Ichiban Buffet

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
3.9 Community-sourced rating 9,021 reviews
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What diners say — our read

This listing's ratings cluster at the two ends of the scale. How guests are treated tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.0 stars. After that, value for money appears most often — 20% of the corpus, averaging 4.8.

5 stars is the modal score, given by 10 of the 20 reviewers who rated. The split is 15 positive to 4 negative across 20 rated reviews, with 1 in the middle.

On the health side, the most recent DBPR inspection returned a C (76/100) with 1 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 7 basic violations — middling, much like the reviews. That inspection was on March 10, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is improving, which argues for giving it the benefit of the doubt. On health score it sits safer than 10% of the Osceola County restaurants we grade. Among the items recorded were food from approved source and potentially hazardous foods properly thawed.

This is a listing where the two measures each tell half the story. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 20 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Good buffet, large choice and very correct price for a lunch!

  • June 30, 2026

    Get the snow crap legs for a bit extra it's worth it...

  • June 27, 2026

    Great

  • June 27, 2026

    Awesome experience

  • June 26, 2026

    Cada vez que venimos a Orlando pasamos por este restaurante BBB

  • June 26, 2026

    Disgusting, dirty and very unpleasant place... I DO NOT RECOMMEND, DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY THERE..

  • June 24, 2026

    Great service, food is good during dinner.

  • June 23, 2026

    Great food! Service was good and our drinks were always topped off. There was a good amount of options to chose from to include a hibachi station and REAL ice cream!

  • June 20, 2026

    Rico todo... 3 persx55, $👍 Visitalo,

  • June 17, 2026

    Es mi restaurante favorito de kissimme

  • June 15, 2026

    Very bad service I will never return to this place , when it came down to pay I had only been there for ten minutes and I’m already getting a receipt . I haven’t even gotten a second plate yet so when I had went back up there this rude lady kept staring at me . Then when I decided I was done and ready to pay she was forcing me to put a big tip mind you the service wasn’t good at all so why would I give you a big tip . So when she finally forced me to give her more money she snatch it out of my hand.save your money and time for a better place .

  • June 9, 2026

    Pretty Good little place most of the food on the buffet was fresh and well attended to...The staff was very courteous.

  • June 7, 2026

    Very tasty Chinese buffet. They have a huge selection of food. There are lots of deserts. I really enjoyed their sushi bar and their hibachi plates have good choices. The waitress was prompt and checking to see if we needed drinks often enough. I recommend this restaurant. Give it a try.

  • June 7, 2026

    Este lugar es una buena opción en la zona con variedad de comida china tipo buffet, destaca el 🍣 sushi, los maricos y pescados en diversas presentaciones.🦐🦀🦞 Fuimos un domingo y notamos que El menú incluye ensaladas, y proteina sopas tipo hotpot. 👦👧Si vas con niños pueden disfrutar de pizzas, papas fritas, frutas y helado. 🥤 Las bebidas se cobran aparte con refeel. 💲La entrada los Domingos es 19 $ por persona. Ofrece un buen ambiente en general. Por mejorar: La estetica de los baños que requiere remodelacion urgente. También, sería fantástico con mayor variedad en los postres.

  • June 6, 2026

    Es un sito para comer bien y quedar más que satisfecho. Me gustó mucho la atención de las señoras en general. El lugar es bien limpio y constantemente surten las estaciones de comidas, destacando la variedad y sabor. Buen sitio para tenerlo como referencia en vacaciones si te hospedas cerca.

  • June 6, 2026

    La comida está bien, pero la mesera está pendiente a que comas rápido y darte la cuenta 😡

  • June 5, 2026

    I’ve been to many buffet restaurants, but this one really exceeded my expectations. The variety of food was impressive, everything tasted good, and the prices were very reasonable. Even though it’s a buffet, our server was attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this place!

  • June 3, 2026

    Food was cold

  • May 30, 2026

    Good price

  • May 30, 2026

    I Looooooove the food 🍱 it’s so delicious 😋 i dont regret eating in this restaurant. The waitress was very nice person. I recommend to everybody 💯

Overall Score

55 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 13/20
    4 options listed
  • Community rating 16/20
    3.9★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 10:30 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. March 10, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored (×2)
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  2. July 16, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    6 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 17 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×7)
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×2)
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)

Safer options nearby

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This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: March 10, 2026