Wind Japanese & Thai is an award winning restaurant specializing in All You Can Eat style service. We offer a la carte options, catering and more.
Had just gotten back from Dubai to Buffalo and our neighbors said, if we want sushi, we must try this place out. It was amazing. My boyfriend and I were there for 3 hours. Our server, Cindy was an absolute doll, explained everything on how you use the tablet to order your menu items and Bella, the robot Was so cute delivering our food to the table. We had an amazing time. The food was out of this world. The best sushi I've ever eaten and believe me, I'm a sushi person. My boyfriend wasn't a sushi person, Until he ate there and now he certainly is...the drinks were delicious. The food was delicious so many items on the menu something for everyone and as my boyfriend said, the atmosphere was like something out of a Las. Vegas hotel? It's a must if you live in Buffalo or you're just visiting, You've got to go there and I guarantee if you go once you're definitely gonna go again. The manager Max made sure that we were having a good time and enjoying everything. We loved it and we will definitely be back there again. So if you want some good sushi, I recommend you try this place out. You go once you'll definitely return. Just like we did so enjoy & have a happy holiday season.It's a great place to go for the holidays or just anytime you want good food.
My husband and me went there today at table c1. We liked the food, because it was freshly made. We tried sushi and seafood in a lot of restaurants, and I can say that here we got real fresh seafoods. Sushi were freshly made. Mango salad, beef teriyaki, salmon… we enjoyed. Only thing which i did not like, was the seafood soup. It was not spicy, but sour. Otherwise all food was good.
Just I felt that may be for valentines day it was a peak time so the servers were kinda serious and exhausted,,, restaurant was fully packed… ambience was good. We had a nice time… highly recommended.
Love Wind! Can say this is our go-to fancy, want-to-treat-ourselves, special occasion place of choice in the area! The sushi is definitely high quality and there is a great variety of it (especially love the salmon and my husband any of the sashimi).
The ambiance is beautiful - dimly lit but classy with beautiful Japanese flair.
I did take one star off because they haven't quite seemed to nail down wait times and serving time for food. We always make a reservation at least a week in advance and despite going during the week early in the day, we typically have to wait around 20-30 minutes for our table.
Similarly, wait times for getting our food seem to vary, even when the restaurant doesn't seem very busy.
Again, neither of these things put it on our do not fly list, but with the high price point, it adds a little frustration occasionally. That being said, Wind is still a restaurant I highly recommend!
It was my first time yesterday with my son and I ordered the Bento box salmon hibachi. It was presented beautifully with more food than I could eat and everything was delicious. We had a really great server Michael, who was knowledgeable, friendly, and. Seasoned. The robots were kind of a unique edition. This is a great restaurant with a chef who is very experienced in the Kitchen
As soon as I walked in I was thrilled to have such an amazing atmosphere, I loved how the place looked and felt very welcomed. The service was great catering to a party of 7. The food was great as well and the scenery and the food just perfectly goes hand in hand. I had an amazing experience from this place.
Incredible food, drinks, service and atmosphere! We went out for date night and did the all you can eat buffet. We got to try a bunch of different foods and flavors that were all delicious. Marena was our server and gave incredible service. Very knowledgeable about the food and drink menu. Will definitely be back again!
We came here on a whim maybe 6 months ago, and now it’s our date night probably once a month. My husband and I LOVE it. We love that your choices our endless, and very versatile if that’s what you’re into. Think of it as a buffet, but instead of going up to grab food, you order it on an iPad and a cute robot brings it to you 🤯 we always do the “all you can eat” which is $50 per person for dinner I think it’s maybe $40 for the all you can eat lunch. You can also opt for just a sit down meal but it makes sense to do the all you can eat because there’s so many choices ! Everything is beyond fresh, and comes very quickly. It’s such a fun date night because you can take your time..you can start out slowly with just a couple things and go at your own pace. The servers are very friendly, and knowledgeable. They also have oysters for an additional charge, but definitely worth it😋 1000/10 recommend. Whenever people ask me for date nights, or a great sushi place I always say WIND. A great selection of sushi, Japanese, and Thai.
Went to wind, my fiance has a fish allergy and they were so amazing at accommodating his allergy..
The server was amazing her name was cindy
Lots of great food almost always good service nice place to eat
We went for my daughter's birthday with a party of 10. We made reservations prior to the date. We arrived on time and was told the table was still occupied despite knowing during busy times the 2 hour limit is enforced. 35 minutes after our reservation and not being seated, the manager was notified the customers were not adhering to the 2 hour limit during a busy time (Saturday night). We were seated within 5 minutes of the manager being notified
Food - amazing and hot
Staff - walked us through the ordering process thoroughly since it was our first time at Wind. They constantly checked in to make sure everything was good.
Due to the large delay in being seated that was not due to Wind's staff, they did discount our meal.
A few cons - it was loud and it is a trust based system. So a few items went missing but the staff was quick to respond.
We will definitely return again because of the care of the staff and the food quality. They made what seemed to be a bad birthday dinner for my daughter to be an amazing one.
After just a small hick-up with our reservation [which we couldn’t have asked for a more polite and gracious manager ] our experience could not have been any better. Our servers, Cindy, Fu, Sarah and the rest of the staff helped our party of ten and our Birthday Girl [age 7] celebrate a birthday that she will never forget. And when Bella delivered her birthday desert and the staff sang happy birthday to her, her smile was one that the rest of us will never forget. Our sincere thanks to everyone
for the wonderful wonderful experience to help us celebrate with our little birthday girl.
Thank you so much, we are looking forward to coming back again.
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Great Food, But Service Was Frustratingly Slow
My husband and I were excited to try the all-you-can-eat experience at Wind, especially the unique robot service where we could order via iPad and have our food delivered to our table. We were informed that there was a two-hour time limit, which was more than enough for us to enjoy our meal before heading to our next destination.
Unfortunately, the service was a major letdown. Despite placing our order early, it took 45 minutes for our first dish to arrive—only after I complained multiple times. Meanwhile, other tables, including those who arrived after us, were being served promptly and even multiple times before we got anything. It was incredibly frustrating and felt like we were being ignored.
That being said, when the food finally did arrive, it was absolutely delicious. The variety, freshness, and flavors were impressive, and we would have loved to try more—had we been given the chance. But with such a long wait, our two-hour window was mostly wasted on waiting rather than enjoying the meal.
The food was great, but the disorganized and slow service really soured the experience. If they can improve their efficiency and fairness in serving customers, this place would be fantastic. Unfortunately, based on our visit, we left more annoyed than satisfied.
Amazing quality sashimi and sushi! I especially loved the pineapple fried rice. Ambience is great for special occasions and birthdays. Syd was also gracious and amazing and was able to seat us very kindly 💖 Great gluten free options too
Very good food the all you can eat. A huge choice of food and a great atmosphere. The server mars was kind and very nice to me and my family. I would very much recommend coming here to eat. They also have a rewards program too if decide too come here alot. Very clean and friendly place over all 10/10
Mike K is the coolest waiter I’ve ever had in my life. He goes above and beyond for his table and you can tell. His energy, his attention to detail, his witty commentary have made my experience at wind that much more phenomenal. Dear Mr and Mrs wind please give this beautiful soul a raise. Love you Mike ❤️❤️🫶🏼 also happy early birthday may your 30s bring you the same level of joy you brought me today god bless
Mike K. was our server and I think I’m in love w him. He makes me miss being a server lol he did so well and has such a warm energy. So witty and funny, perfect attention and service and the food was amazing ofc.
Mike K. Was wonderful!!! loved the experience
We come here almost every weekend with our two kids. The robot kitties are so cute and fun. The food is great. Sushi always fresh. I love the salads, appetizers and soups too. We always have a great time. Cocktails are wonderful as well.
Love Wind! Can say this is our go-to fancy, want-to-treat-ourselves, special occasion place of choice in the area! The sushi is definitely high quality and there is a great variety of it (especially love the salmon and my husband any of the sashimi).
The ambiance is beautiful - dimly lit but classy with beautiful Japanese flair.
I did take one star off because they haven't quite seemed to nail down wait times and serving time for food. We always make a reservation at least a week in advance and despite going during the week early in the day, we typically have to wait around 20-30 minutes for our table.
Similarly, wait times for getting our food seem to vary, even when the restaurant doesn't seem very busy.
Again, neither of these things put it on our do not fly list, but with the high price point, it adds a little frustration occasionally. That being said, Wind is still a restaurant I highly recommend!
My husband and me went there today at table c1. We liked the food, because it was freshly made. We tried sushi and seafood in a lot of restaurants, and I can say that here we got real fresh seafoods. Sushi were freshly made. Mango salad, beef teriyaki, salmon… we enjoyed. Only thing which i did not like, was the seafood soup. It was not spicy, but sour. Otherwise all food was good.
Just I felt that may be for valentines day it was a peak time so the servers were kinda serious and exhausted,,, restaurant was fully packed… ambience was good. We had a nice time… highly recommended.
A must visit in Buffalo. By far the best restaurant in Buffalo. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Came here a few times and was never disappointed. We were always greeted professionally and given a table fast. There’s absolutely nothing I’ve had that I did not like here. So if it’s your first time, don’t be afraid to try everything. My favorites though has got to be the miso soup to start, grilled beef short ribs, and as for the sushi? Everything. The best thing about the service here is that you place your order on the tablet and call the server from there, but sometimes they’ll still check in with you without having to call them. Shout out to Michael R last night, he was very friendly, gave us a rose, and even took photos for us upon request. This is what you would call a true 5 star experience. 5 star food, 5 star service, 5 star atmosphere.
Asian man serving angrily shouted at me when I asked him to repeat what he just put down on my table, he shouted “Torched Salmon!” with rage. I calmly told him that we did not order that, he realized his mistake and gave the food to the next table. I asked him what it was again because he mumbled it and it didn’t look like anything we ordered. Extremely unprofessional and uncomfortable experience for my gf and I. This happened around 1:00 PM on Valentine’s Day, table A6. Not worth experiencing such terrible customer service when paying $50 per person.
Great food with poor service. Need to call for every small service from water to soy sauce to rice . Food was served and no one followed up.
We had the lunch buffet 😀 and it was a fantastic experience. Definitely worth a try. It can be considered pricey for lunch, but no regrets. Also, keep in mind, the drinks are not included in the price of the buffet. We didn't know til we got the bill.
No me gusta porque me envenene con el arroz chino fue horible
Great time always. Never got some of the food we ordered. But just ordered more, the benefits of all you can eat!
We love this place. Great variety, we try to make sure we are really hungry when we go. Robot brings most of food and orders are placed on iPad, we like the experience!
This restaurant is poorly orchestrated. In other words, it's disorganized and extremely loud. There was hair in the vegetable pad thai. The chicken was undercooked. And, I ordered a grilled seabass that I NEVER received. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.
The food was fantastic and the service incredible. Michael R. was great. Bring your appetite and prepare for a unique dining experience. When Bella the Robot rolls up to your table, and lights up blue, grab your food and indulge.
I love this place, the people are really nice and it’s cool getting food from robots. The food is amazing I would definitely come here again
This restaurant isn’t just a buffet, it’s an experience! The food is cooked, rolled, and battered perfectly, and has the best flavors. This is the opportune place to taste test any Japanese cuisine you’ve wanted to try, but never wanted to order an entire helping of. We all raved at the quality and freshness of the sushi. I personally don’t eat seafood, and there were more than plenty of non-seafood options on the menu! I was pleasantly surprised and impressed. The overall ambiance of the restaurant is serene yet energized, with sophisticated, detail-oriented setup. The only thing that rivals the food is the staff. Mike was our waiter and always had a smile on his face while catching the vibe of the table and making a typical birthday lunch a lively, laugh-filled memory. The management came around to ensure everything was to our liking and answered any questions we had while giving suggestions of other things we might like. They must be top notch for having such an enjoyable and attentive staff.
There's the Wind experience and then there's the Mike K. experience. Food and atmosphere are great but if you're lucky enough to be seated at a table under Mike K.'s jurisdiction, get ready for next level service and five-star commentary that transforms your weekday dinner outing into a whole event.
Took away my friend drink just cause i took a few sips out of it and forgot my ID at home, still charged us whole price for the drink even though it was full when they took it back, Lol. horrible experience.
Super chill and very inviting, excellent place for a second date.
Great food, particularly for trying new things!
We usually dine in at Wind, where the service is always excellent. This time, we decided to order takeout and got two avocado pizzas. Unfortunately, one was missing from our order, so we called to get it resolved. The customer service was outstanding! Not only did they promptly deliver the missing pizza, but they also included an extra complimentary avocado pizza and additional 4 crème brulés. To top it off, the manager herself delivered the order on what was clearly a busy night. We were very impressed.
Great atmosphere, more than just a meal - it's an experience. Food was incredible. Service was awesome. Thank you Ashly and Sid for your outstanding help
We kept on ordering and some other table was taking our food. The server's answer: "you can order more" (all you can eat buffet). Sorry but how many dishes do I have to order for the other table who is taking all my food? How much longer do I have to seat here to be able to eat anything? 3 stars are 2 too many.
I've been to this place several times and it's outstanding! Love the small portions, if you don't like you don't waste a whole lot!! Great varieties, just yummy!!!
This was a super cool and futeristic dining experience. Honestly though, for an all you can eat restaurant it was super pricey and not worth it to go again. I have had way better all you can eat food and this was nothing above average. Also, my boyfriend and I did not even get served by the robots, which is the whole reason we went in the first place. Disappointed.
Good quality sushi for a very affordable price. Large variety of rolls and fish types with sashimi, ala carte and hand-roll options. Made to order, not buffet style. Drink specials were great too. Love that the Catbot brings it to your table! We accidentally severely over-ordered and our server was gracious enough to provide us with take-out boxes rather than ding us for the extra food waste. Will definitely be back again once we recover from the food coma…
Great food and theming. I feel it's a little too busy and could use as little bit more space
As soon as I walked in I was thrilled to have such an amazing atmosphere, I loved how the place looked and felt very welcomed. The service was great catering to a party of 7. The food was great as well and the scenery and the food just perfectly goes hand in hand. I had an amazing experience from this place.
The dining room is well decorated, very clean look .. but no window... the menu offers plenty of options, and the food that we tried was mostly good, but really not great. The waitress is welcoming, leaves you with a iPad where you order your food, that will later be delivered by R2D2, a robot (all you can eat option). Dishes are delivered rapidly, and have to be eaten quickly to avoid the overload of dishes on the rather small tables It took us 2 attempts to eat there, their reservation process is not efficient , or they overbook.
We went here this past weekend with a large group, including several kids. Our server Michael R. was friendly, knowledgeable, and made our experience wonderful. The food was amazing, and the service made the whole experience even better.
Went for dinner, the manager Syd was super friendly and helpful. Checked in on our table and took good care of us, would 100% recommend.
Our first time here, and we loved it! Wonderful service and delicious menu! Everything we had was delicious! We opted for the all you can eat menu and tried so many things. We chose mostly sushi and sashimi. It was all fresh and did not disappoint.
We sat in b3 and the next row was bar 3.....when we ordered our food the people at bar 3 would that our food we ordered if their food came out the same time. We waited and waited.....and it was only when I saw the people from bar 3 taking all the trays off the robot server....ther is a blue l8ght where your trays of food come out on. Well instead of looking to see if the slot was lit up bar 3 instead just emptied off the robot of both their food and ours......there's no mistake about that....
I told the waiter and they pretty much blew us off...said they would let the other table know but they were full by then from eating our food. No manager came to talk to us either. Even though we had the buffet and paid for that we could just order more food I just didn't see spending another hour or 2 waiting to see who else would be taking food I ordered.
Please work your robot problem out.. we def will not be returning until you fix it.
Everything about Wind was amazing! One of the nicest looking restaurants in and around Buffalo, which was much needed. The ambiance, quality and service is top notch! It was so busy on a Tuesday evening and the staff were so attentive despite being super busy. We tried the Mango salad, Nigiri sampler, Spicy thai noodles, mushroom nigiri, Creme brulee and Mango Cheesecake. Everything was so goood!! We will definitely be back!
Best volcano roll I've ever had
Don't wait, go to Wind. The food is phenomenal with so many flavors and options, which is a bonus for the AYCE. Almost everything, from the kitchen items to the apps to the sushi are spot on, but skip the desserts. My husband, who doesn't usually like fish, will share rolls with me. Service here can sometimes be slow, but that's understandable at an AYCE place that is constantly packed (a good sign!). That said, we had Ashlee H. and Sarah M. last night and they never missed a beat! If I could ensure I have them as servers, it would be an easy 5 stars across the board. I always leave full, and more importantly, very satisfied!
Great service and good! Highly recommend.
First time here it was amazing and we had the sweetest server named Marena and the robots were the coolest things ever and not to mention service was fast maybe too fast but in a good was everything we ordered was amazing even the vanilla ice cream was incredible..if you haven't been here you should try you won't be disappointed I promise...
Our server Marina was very attentive, and our food was great as always!
Our first visit here and we brought the whole family—four kids in tow (ages 11, 8, 2, & 1)—was absolutely amazing! We were searching for a spot that was both kid-friendly and fancy enough to dress up for the New Year, and this place delivered perfectly. The vibes were incredible—super fancy yet so warm and welcoming, making it the perfect setting for our 2025 New Year’s dinner celebration.
We chose the all-you-can-eat option, and it was fantastic! There was genuinely something for everyone on the menu, and we had a blast trying new dishes together. The kids couldn’t get enough of the cat robot—it was such a fun touch that added to the experience! 🐾 (us adults loved it too)
The service was exceptional; our waitress was attentive and very informative, helping make our evening even more special. And we can’t forget to mention the mocktails—they were absolutely delicious! 🍹
This place has officially become our new favorite spot. We’re already looking forward to coming back for more unforgettable meals and memories! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ordered takeout and the food was well packaged and good. Recommend the creme brulee. There was a robot serving food, very cool
Fantastic, clean, fast, high-quality food all across their extensive menu. Vegan options, vegetarian options, and they are very very sensitive to food allergies. 4/4 said they were impressed and would go back. Our server Sara was awesome too! Love this place, totally worth the price for AYCE!
12/2024
Went back for lunch and the menu has expanded, they have the liquor license and they are consistent and delicious! Still would totally recommend. Loved it so much, enjoyed everything and tried some new things!
Fantastic service, awesome atmosphere, great food. Definitely worth trying out, we will be bringing our family and friends again!
Food was amazing and the service was great 👍🏼😃 I totally recommend
I've been here twice & just writing this review has me jonesy for platter of... well everything. If you like sushi - WIND is the most amazing spot. Buffet is $30. Service is perfect. Place is clean. Servers are great. Robots serve you! Ok, get a table ready...I'm coming this Sunday!
Pleasantly surprised! For an all you can eat place everything we had tasted excellent. The vibe was very clean and relaxing. Servers were great! Have a whole gluten free menu :)
I can only base this review on a takeout order of chicken pad Thai that I got. But I will say that the restaurant was very nice inside, very clean with a nice atmosphere and decor. Unfortunately the pad thai was mediocre and nothing to write home about. It was decent, but not very much flavor, no real spice to it.
Wind is a great "all you can eat" restaurant. Very good sushi and sashimi. The service was very good from both the humans as well as the robots that deliver the food to your table. Using the tablet at the table is fun and an easy way to place your orders.
This is the second time being there. Everything was absolutely amazing. Food came quickly. Everything was perfect. There was nothing I didn't like. Even if it was the first time trying it. Staff was amazing. Polite! The robots are definitely a plus. Such a cool experience to have. Would definitely suggest going there.
We ordered take out. 2 hand rolls which were very good and an order of green curry with tofu. The green curry had good flavor but it was all sauce and tofu. There was not a single vegetable in it which seemed weird.
Last Sat. was my granddaughter's birthday, so we came to Wind for the first time. We were greeted and sat immediately. The server assigned to us had too many tables and wasn't giving us the time we needed being new and confused with the all you can eat menu. The girl that sat us, (Syd) came to our table and I explained we needed some help with the menu and she said let me help you I will be your server She was a blessing!!! She took the time to explain the menu. We ordered our food and we had such a good time enjoying the robot and the food! Thank you Syd for making our day an enjoyable one!! Without you, I think it could of been a disaster! Your an asset to Wind! We will be back!
Excellent experience with family or a date. Sushi is well made and presented and the service osy one of a kind
It was our first time here and had been wanting to go for awhile! What a great experience and the quality of the sushi was top tier! We had a party of 7 and everyone was served at the same time (sometimes hard to do). We will be back!
Don't come here if you're vegetarian. The robots are cool but I ordered some things that had the broccoli emoji on the menu thinking they were vegetarian but they had fish. The menu should be labeled more clearly because I got sick. The food was good but I got so grossed out after finding out I ate fish juice.
Great experience, Mike R was an outstanding server, very helpful and directed us to excellent choices.Food was excellent and was served in an expedited manner. I would highly recommend to visit this restaurant if you’re looking for good quality food and atmosphere at a reasonable price.
Mike r was an absolutely fantastic server. Very knowledgeable, very understanding. Very helpful. I also enjoyed talking to Max about bourbons. We'll have to stop by again and continue our conversation. Love their bar
Amazing service our waitress Sarah took good care of us and it made the night that much better.
The room however was loud and there wasn't any music playing.
The food was great in fact I don't normally eat calamari but the ones here were the best I've had.
4.5 out of 5
I approached this evening with some trepidation, expecting that we would be overpaying for mediocre sushi with the food-serving robots being the only attraction. I was so very wrong! There were 8 of us out celebrating my daughter's birthday, and it turned out to be an ideal place to do so.
We each had the all-you-can-eat option (it's all or nothing for the guests - everyone or no one). The food came out quickly, and besides the robot we were in the capable hands of Michael R, who was not only attentive, but personable and very efficient.
The food itself was really quite good, and we had no complaints about quality or taste. Even the two youngsters, aged 10 and 7, enjoyed the selection and had their fill of noodles, edemame, and fried banana!
While the cost is not prohibitive ($41 per adult, $17 per child), it's also not a "value" dining experience. But, frankly, for the quality and quantity of the food, served by robots and great servers like Michael R, it was worth the money.
Mike R. Was great!
Great service!
Great personality!
Michael R. Made our experience unforgettable and eternally memorable...our intimate dining group were smitten by the tasteful attention to our every whim..
Thank you Michael and kudos to Wind.ĺ
Very unique experience having robots help with the service!
We love this place so much! The vibe is great! Service is great! Food is great! We’re vegan and there are a lot of great options! My kids love Bella the robot and I love that they have the chance to try out all different kinds of foods because of the small portions. They eat more and more of a variety here than anywhere else.
Thank you!
My little party had an amazing time at Wind Japanese and Thai tonight! We had Marena as our server and she was absolutely wonderful the entire time. She was attentive and very knowledgeable while helping us our first time through. Definitely will be back soon!
The food was pretty darn good, service was great but the corn dogs could have been cooked a little better :) the oysters though damnnnn
Wind restaurant is our new favorite! It’s beautiful and clean, and the all you can eat menu is a great way for us beginners to try new foods. Our wait staff was very helpful. Jaden and Marena were friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. We’re looking forward to going back again soon.
Tonight’s experience left us feeling ecstatic! Aside from the perfectly fresh & tasty cuisine, our server Michael R was impeccably balanced. From exceptionally mannered service to his charismatic personality, he excelled in every category.
The manager Sid, is everything! Her compassion for patrons & pride in the restaurant shows throughout. She’s warm, elegant, and personable! If the food by itself wasn’t enough for me to return, the genuine hard working people here sure would be.
See you soon!
I've been here twice and really loved both times! Mars and Micheal R were both excellent and really helped with making my dinning experiences amazing. The food is killer, 10/10 you need to go now but MAKE A RESERVATION because it's packed all the time.
The food was so so good and the manager named Sid was super nice and she reconized me from last time I went here I love this place
This just became my new favorite for sushi in WNY! The food and atmosphere was incredible, the sushi tasted very fresh, and our server, Cindy, was AMAZING.
Cannot recommend this place enough!
Great sushi place! Fun atmosphere, super nice servers, and the sushi was top notch.
Our server, Cindy, was especially kind and accommodating!
I went here for Thanksgiving. It was amazing food was excellent.
The food was good and my server was nice.
Literally the most unprofessional seating process ever. I had a reservation for 7, and was told that someone was still at my table but they’d be leaving soon because they have time limits for the all you can eat. At 7:25, the host came back over to me and asked if I had a reservation. What?!? Come to find that somehow the system had cancelled my reservation somehow, they didn’t even apologize, host kept saying ‘it’s fine’ to me as if I had made an error although I showed her my confirmation text (which didn’t show anything about a cancellation)??? Therefore we saw a ton of walk ins get sat before us which was very frustrating. Not sure why it wasn’t resolved before we sat there for 25 minutes, or why she told me we were just waiting to get the table, not mentioning any issue with my reservation? By the time we were sat, it was after 8 before the first food item came to the table - one random small dish ordered by one person at my table, while everyone watched them eat it and they awkwardly offered bites to us.
However the food took over an hour for certain items to come out on the robot, and we didn’t actually even get everything we ordered. We had to ask our server for the appetizer we put in, and it came out 1 hour and 5 minutes after we ordered (the iPad records the time you sent it), when we were ready for dessert. Really slow and inconsistent, hated that these tiny dishes came out one at a time. On the 3rd trip to our table, the first thing I had ordered was on the robot - well over an hour after we had arrived. Super annoying experience at over $50 a person WITH NOT ONE ALCOHOLIC DRINK ordered. No one on staff apologized for any part of this experience. Would not recommend.
This was our first time and we loved it! Food was delicious! The server robots were so fun to watch! Our server Jasmine was very friendly and super helpful with suggestions. Thank you for a great meal!
First-time visitors and we couldn't have been more pleased! Craving sashimi, sushi, saki, or even Thai food? You must and I mean MUST come here. Get the all you can eat ($41/person on weekdays) and you'll leave with your belt or pants button undone. It was some of the best sushi I have had in the Buffalo area. The staff, including the robot server, were great. If you're adventurous and wanting to try new things, come as a group and you won't leave disappointed. I would also encourage making reservations to ensure no wait time.
Michael R. was incredibly attentive and over the top. He made our experience at wind this evening extra special. I would highly recommend coming here and requesting his service.
Delicious!!! Mike K gave excellent service. It was our first time and he made great recommendations, provided outstanding service, and all in all we had a great time. We will definitely be back again! Thank you for a great experience.
So disappointing. Really excited to come here for the ambience and frankly the cute robot which is advertised heavily as a gimmick to serve you. Expressed my excitement to the wait staff immediately, and then did NOT get robot service at all, it literally went to every table around us. Asked repeatedly if we could have the robot come and was assured they would let the kitchen know ... but still no robot. Felt that it was getting pretty deliberate and petty tbh.
Food was honestly just OK, random order for food delivery, left us waiting for over an hour for some dishes. Food is overpriced compared to other similar establishments. We were there as a family of 3 for the experience - what a let down.
We love this place… Delicious food, great atmosphere and best of all GREAT service!!! We were accommodated promptly even though our reservation was for much later. Busy place, terrific manager but best of all was JASMINE our server!!! Friendly, courteous, very knowledgeable on the menu and provided us with fantastic recommendations!!! We are definitely going back to Wind!! Awesome experience!! Jasmine was a complete delight!! 💕💕💕
My husband brought me here for dinner, he's been before but it was my first time. I absolutely loved it! The food was delicious, flavourful, super fresh, and the presentation stunning. There were lots of favourites that I've had other places and lots of unique menu items as well, the mix of things available is impressive. Don't skip dessert either, the cheesecakes were stunning, we tried all four options. The service was amazing, our server was prompt, attentive, so polite, and friendly. All other servers that helped us were great as well. There was a small issue with an item arriving with an ingredient I'm allergic to on it but the issue was resolved quickly and with such kindness and professionalism of all staff. We appreciated how well we were taken care of, Sid is an amazing management member, she checked on us multiple times during our meal, she was incredibly personable and kind. Thank you so much! We will be back soon and I highly recommend you try this sushi restaurant.
This place was beyond good. The food was delicious, options seemed endless, and atmosphere was remarkable. But the highlight of our dinner was our server, Marena, who was thoughtful and attentive to our large party. Highly recommended.
Incredible food, drinks, service and atmosphere! We went out for date night and did the all you can eat buffet. We got to try a bunch of different foods and flavors that were all delicious. Marena was our server and gave incredible service. Very knowledgeable about the food and drink menu. Will definitely be back again!
Marena was our server! She gave amazing service and the food was out of this world. Great taste and environment. Will be back for sure. Again, Marena was amazing!
Sierra and cindy went above and beyond taking care of us. They were absolutely wonderful and made our experience even better.
Excellent food and service
Eat here once a week almost, love the all you can eat is 10x better than any cheap buffet in the area
I had the pleasure of dining at Wind for the first time, and it was an unforgettable experience! The ambiance was welcoming, and the sushi was delicious and beautifully presented.
A special thank you to our server, Jasmine, for making the evening truly exceptional. Her warm hospitality, attention to detail, and genuine kindness elevated the experience. She anticipated our needs, guided us through the menu with expertise, and ensured everything was perfect.
There is so much on the menu I have yet to try. The deep fried mars bar is a must have for dessert. If you're looking for incredible food and outstanding service, Wind is the place to go. I’ll definitely be back!
We’ve been here many many times, but this evening we came for a birthday dinner. Of all the times we’ve dined here this was probably our favorite experience. Sierra was amazing, hope to be seated with her again in the future!
Our service was awesome!!
We celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary here. The atmosphere was fine dinning mixed with technology. The staff was very welcoming and extremely attentive. Shout out too Cindy Z, Mike K, and Gavin for making it a memorable anniversary!
We ate here for the first time tonight and Mike K. was our server. He was wonderful! Very attentive. The food was delicious and we can’t wait to go back!
Immediately upon walking in I was shocked by how warm and welcoming the atmosphere was. The food was phenomenal and the selection was so large that even my picky eating friend found a couple of items they wanted to try. The staff was amazing and manager Sid was phenomenal. She was informative, really humorous and is a key player in why we keep going back!
It was my first time yesterday with my son and I ordered the Bento box salmon hibachi. It was presented beautifully with more food than I could eat and everything was delicious. We had a really great server Michael, who was knowledgeable, friendly, and. Seasoned. The robots were kind of a unique edition. This is a great restaurant with a chef who is very experienced in the Kitchen
We had Sierra as our server and she was absolutely amazing!!!! We experienced such amazing customer service from the moment we entered the door to the moment we left! If you ever have the opportunity to go, please do! I know we will be going back!!
Had just gotten back from Dubai to Buffalo and our neighbors said, if we want sushi, we must try this place out. It was amazing. My boyfriend and I were there for 3 hours. Our server, Cindy was an absolute doll, explained everything on how you use the tablet to order your menu items and Bella, the robot Was so cute delivering our food to the table. We had an amazing time. The food was out of this world. The best sushi I've ever eaten and believe me, I'm a sushi person. My boyfriend wasn't a sushi person, Until he ate there and now he certainly is...the drinks were delicious. The food was delicious so many items on the menu something for everyone and as my boyfriend said, the atmosphere was like something out of a Las. Vegas hotel? It's a must if you live in Buffalo or you're just visiting, You've got to go there and I guarantee if you go once you're definitely gonna go again. The manager Max made sure that we were having a good time and enjoying everything. We loved it and we will definitely be back there again. So if you want some good sushi, I recommend you try this place out. You go once you'll definitely return. Just like we did so enjoy & have a happy holiday season.It's a great place to go for the holidays or just anytime you want good food.
Awesome atmosphere The food was amazing. If you love sushi, this is the only place in Buffalo to have it at plus so many other things On the menu, everything we got was absolutely delicious. Our server, Cindy was absolutely amazing in explaining everything to us and walking us through the real cool way that you order your food, the robot Bella delivers it to your table, it's an experience You MUST try if you live in Buffalo or you're visiting Buffalo. This is the only place to have your sushi. The atmosphere is something out of a LasVegas hotel, the manager Max, was great in making sure everything was good for us and another server Sarah Was wonderful and checking on us when Cindy was busy. You can't beat this place. The prices are amazing. The food is amazing. The drinks were great...a place you've got to check out. Try it out... You won't be sorry...You go there once and I guarantee you'll be back again
Cindy Cindy Cindy! There are 7 acknowledged wonders of the world 🌎 and Cindy 8th! The best 👌🏿 sever I have ever personally encountered! And Sid is a phenomenal manager, she is hilarious 😂 and delived world class service. 10/10
The food is amazing, the service (both human and the delivery robot) are quick and the staff was quite knowledgeable about the sake selection as well.
Best restaurant I’ve eaten at in some time. The way the menu works makes you feel like a King or Queen! Food was fantastic, presentation was lovely, and every server was very friendly, helpful and professional. We will definitely be going back very soon.
Very cool experience. We had a table of 4 and were all very happy with it. All the servers were wonderful and helpful. Highly recommend this place for anyone going somewhere for s fun dinner!
The food and all the servers were amazing!!
I absolutely LOVE, Wind! It's my husband and I's favorite date night spot! Everything is fantastic, from the food, to the people, and the ROBOT SERVERS!!! Always fresh, always delicious food! This last time my husband and I went we had Dau as our waitress, HIGHLY recommend her, she's so sweet and attentive! The robot server even sang Happy Birthday to my husband and delivered him a slice of their scrumptious mango cheesecake! If you want to have a place that makes you feel special while enjoying high quality Japanese and Thai food, Wind is the place for you!
Great food, vibes, and service! Vibes feel like you’re not in Buffalo. Cindy was awesome as our server!
Cindy was an amazing server. Handled our large party very well, was super attentive, and an over all joy. The food was phenomenal and the overall experience was a blast
Nothing like this place around WNY really. We had a great experience! The food was fantastic and we got a real smattering of sushi, edamame, teriyaki steak, Cindy was our server and was so attentive, nice and welcoming. They even gave us candy bags on the way out! It was Halloween night and we swung by after trick or treating. We WILL be back! Can’t wait to see those robots cruising around again! Also the music and the vibe were serene
Visited for the first time on Monday. The hostess was very nice and knowledgable in helping us decide between a la carte and all you can eat. It wasn’t too busy but she had us seated immediately. The food was very flavorful, we tried the green curry according to the manager’s suggestion and loved it! We can’t wait to work our way through the rest of the menu. Our server Mike was very attentive and caring! A few managers checked in on our table throughout the meal, but Syd was really the star of the show. Incredibly friendly and personable, really engaged with our table and cared for us the way she was taking care of a table of regulars nearby. She sent us a welcome plate written in chocolate on the robot! Very pleasant experience, would come back for the food but bill definitely come back for the amazing service and experience!!
The service was incredible, Michael our server was a delight! Delicious amazing high quality food and everything came so fast! Thank you again 🫶
The only drawback is that when you order through the tablet system, you don’t know which dishes have been served and which have not been served. If you accidentally order too much, you won’t even know it.
I’m severely disappointed I have been coming to wind since they opened up on Transit rd. The last time I visited approximately a month ago and again today my partner and I noticed a SIGNIFICANT decrease in quality and atmosphere. Both this time and last the music was so loud you couldn’t hold a conversation without shouting (which unfortunately many people were in such a small restaurant). Much like many fine dining establishments outside of the vicinity of downtown it has become cheaper in quality the dishes are not reliably clean, service has become very casual and not at all worth the price point. Overall they have cheapened their name through the lack of good food and service, we will not be coming back. Also mismatched chopsticks… really???
I used to love this place but the extremely loud music detracts from the experience completely, and the service has changed. Not worth the price point. The sushi used to be delicious, but now it has a weird consistency and my stomach hurt after. Overall it is no longer operating as fine dining and has become lower quality for the same price definitely a rip off. I am very disappointed and sad.
We came here on a whim maybe 6 months ago, and now it’s our date night probably once a month. My husband and I LOVE it. We love that your choices our endless, and very versatile if that’s what you’re into. Think of it as a buffet, but instead of going up to grab food, you order it on an iPad and a cute robot brings it to you 🤯 we always do the “all you can eat” which is $50 per person for dinner I think it’s maybe $40 for the all you can eat lunch. You can also opt for just a sit down meal but it makes sense to do the all you can eat because there’s so many choices ! Everything is beyond fresh, and comes very quickly. It’s such a fun date night because you can take your time..you can start out slowly with just a couple things and go at your own pace. The servers are very friendly, and knowledgeable. They also have oysters for an additional charge, but definitely worth it😋 1000/10 recommend. Whenever people ask me for date nights, or a great sushi place I always say WIND. A great selection of sushi, Japanese, and Thai.
10 out of 10, excellent!
This is what I call customer service!
Went there with my bf family. I was in charge of finding a place for us to dine in on that night. After carefully checking all the restaurants in town, I decided on Wind Japanese & Thai. The food was amazing, pls help me send our compliments to the chef! BUTTTTTT….. THE MOST AMAZING PART THAT MADE OUR DAY WAS THE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! There was a hostess helping us the whole night. I couldn’t recall her exact name. I think her name was Samittah? She was so helpful.
I will definitely visit you guys on my next trip. Hopefully we can have a chance to see Samittah again too! Thank you, Samittah for making our day!
My husband and I dined here last night for the first time and we will definitely be steady customers of this fabulous restaurant!!!! The service by our wonderful waitress, Jasmine, was great. The food was incredible big kudos to the general managers.
Such a cool place! Our server Jasmine was so pleasant and had recommended some great items from the menu. We will definitely be back soon!
Wife and I ordered the all you can eat for two. We were served by Jasmine, who was excellent! She was engaging, helpful, and made our meal more enjoyable with her recommendations and good humor. One of the hostess’, Jen, was also very helpful in explaining the concept. Fresh and yummy sushi, which was great for an all you can eat business model . Didn’t feel like the portions were skimpy at all. Great service, dinner, and the restaurant itself was laid out well, with nice decor. Oh, also, very fast service! We have been to scores of sushi restaurants around the world, and this was up there in overall quality. We will be back!
Said, really nice waitress, this five star is for her.
Stopped in for lunch and had a amazing and fun experience. Our server was Marena and she did a great job with suggestions and keeping pace with our order. Highly recommend the all you can eat option, let's you sample so many options. Will be a regular stop when traveling through buffalo.
Stopped on a road trip on recommendation from colleague. Worth the special stop. Fun experience, delicious sushi and Thai small plates allow for tremendous variety of foods to try. Loved the personal touch from Marena our server. Kids would love the robot servers bringing out the plates and Marena stopped by our table to check in on us and take care of us. Great experience! Look forward to coming again and hope to see them expand in the US.
Absolutely wonder! Our server Marena was great. Food was delicious
It's hard to find a dining experience like the one we had tonight. Our waiter Mike R is simply one of the best we have ever had. The last time I raved this much about staff was at Salvatores. Any restaurant would be lucky to have a waiter like that. The food is soooo good. Lots of options for any pallet. Fabulous drink options coupled with a menu that doesn't quit makes this place a 10 out of 10.
We came here to celebrate a birthday, and Mike R. (not a robot) made it even better!
The food was incredible, and the service was right up there. No question as to how great everything was.
Thanks Wind, but thanks Mike R. (still, NOT a robot)!!! You da bomb!!!
C-9 for Life!!!
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We had an unforgettable dining experience at Wind! Not only is the food absolutely delicious, but the futuristic touch of having robots deliver your order makes the whole experience so fun and unique. However, the real star of the night was our amazing waiter, Mike R. Just to be clear, incase you were wondering: Mike R is hands down the most perfect waiter I have had at any restaurant this far. You may be thinking that no one man can be perfect- but I assure you he is. (p.S. he is not a robot). (Can anyone confirm this for me?)
Mike R went above and beyond to ensure we had the best time possible. From the moment we sat down, his warm, friendly demeanor made us feel right at home. He was super attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and gave fantastic recommendations—we ended up ordering dishes we wouldn’t have tried otherwise, and they were all phenomenal!
I don’t know what I liked better- the ambiance or the decor. Wait I know, it was Mike R. Next time you stop in- ask for Mike R. He is wonderful.
#C9forLIFE
Manager Max is very unprofessional. When his employees come in as guest. He continues to treat them as employees. Not guest.
I mean,... I've only been once... so far! Food was great, service superb. Prepare to leave a hefty tip. We didn't opt for the buffet menu so we didn't receive Bella (the robots') service but she recognized everytime we said hello as she passed along. We were a party of 17 &I'm so sorry, I can't remember our waiter's name but he was on point, very patient, organized &efficient. Other's helped &checked on our table as well. Great place!!! Loved it
Marena was absolutely amazing!! She was very sweet and caring on how well our experience was amazing and made sure our food was good and coming in a timely manner!! 10/10 recommend!!
Our server Marena was amazing, she was very helpful and attentive during our meal. The food was also excellent!
We absolutely enjoyed our dinner. Sarah made our experience even more delightful because she was so attentive. We've been to the Ontario location and definitely prefer this location.
We love coming to WIND for a nice, group dinner. Everyone can get something they enjoy. The food is consistently delicious and the service is great. Our servers, Sarah & Chris, were friendly and attentive. All of the servers and bussing staff are very efficient and kind. Really a great location for some yummy sushi!
Restauran was very nice, service was very unorganized and the staff was just as confused as we were. The “robot server” never made it to our table once and we only got half the food we ordered, when we asked about it they said it prob went to the wrong table as it happens all the time.
Sarah is the best bartender in town. Great food, great atmosphere. We’ll be back
Amazing. You can try smaller amounts and ultimately find so many new favorite dishes.
Food was ok some was kind of old but service was ordinary everything is done on iPads but there was just so many flies that made me kinda lose my appetite.
Ordered a shrimp pineapple fried rice thru doordash pickup...it came with no sauce of any kind. This was my first time so I know to ask next time, But it wasn't as flavorful as I would have wanted. Nice ambiance inside. I should have sat in.
Went back in April and loved it. Very disappointed now and won't be back. The food was significantly cheaper and tasted bad. The wait times were much higher. The cocktails sucked. Waited 35 minutes just to be brought 2 pieces of sushi off our order. This is nowhere near as good as it was before and I am embarrassed to have recommended this place to friends.
Had a great experience. Our server Mike was friendly and helpful. Sushi was absolutely delicious.
They have a large selection of items in comparison to other all you can eat places. The quality of the food seems to be consistently high across the multiple times I've been here. If I had one thing I would list as a negative it would be the ordering system. If your at a smaller table it's prbly not bad but when there are 6+ ppl it becomes very confusing and slow. The little robot that believers ur food will roll up and sometimes the stuff u ordered 10 minutes ago shows up right away or the stuff u ordered an hour ago will show up. Also have had issues where either things we ordered never show up or things we didn't order show up. I wish they had a system where each person at the table was assigned a seat number and when the food came to the table it was labeled who it belonged to or better yet an option where I can scan a QR code in an app and it brings up ur own individual menu and anything I order comes directly to you.
My great niece is and nephews are up from Florida and I have a nephew with a food allergy to fish and seafood. Michael was so kind to order something very special for him so his experience was wonderful and he did not feel left out. I’m grateful for the service that we received this evening and we will be back.
The place looks beautiful from the inside. All you can eat sashimi is the main reason I come here, but all their other food has been great in general. Jasmin was my waitress a couple times and she’s very funny and welcoming!!
I came in on a Friday evening and the service from bartender Mike D. was amazing. He recommmeber the teriyaki beef which was so good, and the strawberry fields cocktail that was so yummy! Also even tho it was a busy night, the staff was very attentive even tho I wasn’t their guest(very big) I will definitely be returning
Amazing food. Great service and a very clean atmosphere
Khadra is the bomb diggity dang! Great server atmosphere is fun and food is great! Best deal in town for sure!
A casual spot you can have a date night or bring the family. The service was excellent, Marena was extremely attentive and ordering was a breeze. Super unique experience with the robots bring out a dish or two. Will come back and bring friends!
I would recommend this to my best friend! That’s how good it was!!! We had a blast.
I needed help walking out I ate so much!!
Our waitress Sierra treated us like royalty!!
Great food and an awesome server. This is one of my son's favorite restaurants.
This was our first visit to Wind on Transit Rd. What a great experience! The food and atmosphere were exceptional. Our servers (Chris and Sarah) were the best - very engaging and attentive. We highly recommend checking this place out. We will be back!
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- 4.5 Health Rating
- Contact: +1 716-770-0688
- Website: https://www.windbuffalo.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=wix_google_business_profile&utm_campaign=7909774084127326056
- Location: 7566 Transit Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221, United States
- Map: 42.974213299999995, -78.69744539999999
- Japanese restaurant
- Thai restaurant
- Monday: 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday: 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday: 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Thursday: 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Friday: 11:30 AM–11 PM
- Saturday: 11:30 AM–11 PM
- Sunday: 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Delivery: Available
- Takeaway: Available
- Dine-in: Available
- Fast service: Available
- Great tea selection: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Solo dining: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
- Alcohol: Available
- All you can eat: Available
- Beer: Available
- Cocktails: Available
- Comfort food: Available
- Healthy options: Available
- Small plates: Available
- Spirits: Available
- Vegetarian options: Available
- Wine: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Catering: Available
- Dessert: Available
- Seating: Available
- Bar on site: Available
- Toilet: Available
- Casual: Available
- Cosy: Available
- Romantic: Available
- Trendy: Available
- Upmarket: Available
- Family friendly: Available
- Groups: Available
- LGBTQ+ friendly: Available
- Tourists: Available
- Transgender safe space: Available
- Dinner reservations recommended: Available
- Accepts reservations: Available
- Credit cards: Available
- Debit cards: Available
- NFC mobile payments: Available
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- Good for kids: Available
- High chairs: Available
- Kids' menu: Available
- Free of charge street parking: Available
- Free parking lot: Available
- Parking: Available