

8225 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL
Umi Hot Pot Sushi & Seafood Buffet is an all-you-can-eat buffet serving hot pot, sushi, seafood, ramen, Chinese dishes, and steaks. The buffet includes a ramen station and extensive seafood selections with multiple fish and seafood preparations. Service is buffet-style with servers attending to tables, and the establishment maintains food stations that are regularly refilled throughout service.
Staff has given verbal assurance of halal status. Featured by TikTok channel @aymaneatss.
Score reflects admin-confirmed halal status; no additional evidence on file yet.
I've been to this place about four times since it first opened, and the food has been great every visit. During the first couple of months, the hype was huge—you could easily end up waiting an hour or more just to get in. The last time we visited, though, we noticed there were no long lines anymore, which was a nice surprise. The selection is impressive, with a ramen station, plenty of seafood, fried dishes, a large sushi selection, and self-serve sodas and drinks. The hot pot section is also amazing, with lots of different meats and ingredients to choose from. Overall, I think it's definitely worth the money. The initial hype may have started to die down, but the quality and variety of the food are still excellent, making it a great place to eat.