I don't think U-Like Buffet is as bad as some previous reviews suggested. But I don't see myself as a returning customer in the near future.
Caveat: I have never been to the West side World Buffet, so I cannot make the comparison. My standard for a good Chinese/Pan Asian buffet is the Journey Buffet on the East side.
During our visit, U-Like's biggest problem was the slow turnaround for food--half of the Sushi plates were constantly empty, Shumai came after 20 mins, and Crab legs only appeared twice. I understand it could be a cost-saving strategy for the restaurant, but it is a no-no for a buffet restaurant. I believe a lot of people would agree with me on this standard. I hope they can correct this problem when they gather more customers in the future, otherwise it could lead to a vicious cycle...
+ Sushi rolls are pretty good
+ hibachi is a plus, and I like that it is more tailored than Journey Buffet
+ delicious fried dough
+ very large space to accommodate big groups
- no nigiri and sashimi
- no steak
- no fried chicken
- no oyster