I have been a fan of the Pacific Seafood Buffet in Chandler for years and was excited to hear about a new competitor in Mesa! My wife and I tried them out a few days ago, a good piece out in east Mesa. It was a Friday evening about 6pm and I expected them to be very busy but they were almost empty. They are located close to the local retirement community and mostly seniors were eating there. It's clean and bright and service is attentive. The staff regularly refreshed the food trays and someone was always sweeping the floor. The food area was about half the size of Pacific Seafood and their sushi section was a lot smaller.
We went there especially for the sushi and were a bit disappointed at the variety. The sashimi was fresh and basically salmon and tuna, tasted very good but a lot of the sides we enjoy were lacking. The rolls were nice, 3 different types. No nigiri, no kimchi, no various Japanese salad items were to be found. I thought the hot and sour soup didn't have much flavor or heat like that of PSB. The steamed salmon didn't have much taste. The best hot seafood dish there was wonderful tiny "Snow Shrimp". The sesame balls were dry and practically empty and the soft ice cream was rather icy.
The lemon chicken was tart and dry. I'm sorry to say I won't be back. The food overall was rather mediocre. At least it was several dollars less than my favorite PSB. This kind of food becomes a very personal taste and I think you should give them a try, you just might like it like many have!!!