Makino is fine for what it is. I sometimes stop by here and get a take out box and just stuff the box with stuff. It usually comes to like $10 or so which is fine. But I don't like the idea of the sushi just SITTING there the whole time getting dry or whatever. The sushi buffet places that make it to order are definitely a better way to go.
Don't get me wrong though..I'll still eat these rolls if they're there. I just think there are better choices out there for sushi buffets like Sushi Hana or even Sushi Factory.
BTW...Penn from Rio's "Penn and Teller" dines here for lunch quite often. I've seen him there at least 4 times and I don't here that often for my takeout box. You can't miss him.