I bet you guys are the best people to go to a buffet with! knowing what's the best value and taste and the best eating spots =D Thankyou for taking us on these outings I really enjoy them, even if I could eat a Planet after seeing all that delicious food! :P
Aloha Bill and Lisa!! Mahalo for the shout out! Im glad to see the price has only gone up 3 dollars per person from 2 years ago . Thats fair. I tell people.. it will be hard to find another buffet in Honolulu that offers this selection with free parking for the price.🤙
My favorite buffet! They definitely do have everything I like! They also own Ahi & Vegetable which is a sit down restaurant and they always had the freshest sashimi & poke.
Amazing McCully Buffet it really caters to the local favorite eats ! Missing Home Yummy Goodness !!! Mahalo for sharing Bill & Lisa ! AYCE for an affordable price !!!
Thank you for your review, I haven't been there in a while, but now I have an excuse to check it out again. The price is great for Honolulu Hawaii buffet , a regular dinner plate would run you about $37.99, so a buffet is well worth it. Thanks again for sharing your experience.
McCully Buffet really is the best! My partner and I would always hit that place up when we lived in Hawai'i. The holidays there were the best! You guys should hit up Sugoi and Kamehameha Bakery in Kalihi. Best garlic chicken and chicken katsu curry on all the islands! Yes, I SAID WHAT I SAID, lol
Another great video!!❤❤❤ a buffet that you cook your own meat😂 never seen one like this. The hawaii buffet 😋 looks reallly good😊 noodles and fried rice looked really good too😊😊 both of you are fun and entertaining to watch😊😊😊 thanks for this video❤❤❤
Aloha Bill and Lisa, I'm glad to see you've made to the McCully buffet. My family and I haven't been there in a few years since a GEN buffet opened up 5 minutes from my house. Good memories : )
Had no idea Honolulu had any buffets worthy of checking out!!! Thanks Bill & Lisa for great review!!! Now we have more worthy places to dine in Honolulu when we make it over there!!! Great video!!! Aloha!!!
The seaweed soup is most likely Korean seaweed soup. Japanese seaweed soup doesn't have as much seaweed. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us viewers!
20:58 That seaweed soup you had is actually a Korean soup. It is a soup served on someone’s birthday or to women who are expecting. That said, people have that soup at just about any other time of year as well.
Everything looked so incredible! Since we can’t go to Hawaii yet, guess Kings Hawaiian will do. 😂. May we ask which mics you use? I need to move up. Much respect and ❤
Thanks Wil and Iris! Kings is our go to locally, Lisa loves the oxtail soup. We're currently using the DJI 2 wireless mics, has a pretty good noise cancellation feature.
I always enjoy watching your videos never miss any of them. Could you please on your next video closest to December 7? Wish my husband David Holdren happy 65th birthday. By the way, you two are both amazing people.
Thanks for showing us another great buffet. This one looked wonderful. I like those expensive ones, but when you get down to choosing between root veggies carved into flowers vs. short ribs cooked perfectly? You can lure me away with short ribs every time! 🥰
this place looks great. I hate to be the “health police” but my only humble suggestion is they put what appears to be raw pork belly (2:13) with the other raw meats, away from the fresh lettuce - right now they have put the raw pork belly adjacent to the fresh lettuce and I saw tongs for the lettuce but not for the raw pork belly - the fresh lettuce I assume is for eating directly, wrapping the meat up etc so I would be a bit worried about possible cross contamination by other diners, between the fresh lettuce and raw pork - but again maybe I’m too OCD lol. Great video and looks like a great place otherwise !
hope you wrote a yelp review. was taken back by lisa's comment in reference to the freshness of the fish in relation to the location. freshness and quality are reflective of the owner not where eatery is located. you can eat at an eatery on the beach and have not fresh tasting fish.
Great video B&L! I used to go there when it was called Yakiniku Camellia Buffet. I think it is currently owned by Ahi & Vegetable - restaurant that serves sushi, sashimi, bowls, and bentos. As for the soup, it more Korean than Japanese or Chinese. Even though I’ve been watching for a while, I noticed that Lisa always a calls edamame “edaname”. Is that intentional like a throwback to childhood or when she first had it? 😅
We used to live on Oahu from 1993-2004 n I don’t recall this place, so it must’ve opened up after we went back to the mainland? Or I simply wasn’t aware of it. Regardless it all looks so delicious.💕
McCully Buffet and Ahi & Vegetable have the same owner. Their ahi is very fresh because they buy their fish from the fish auction house in Honolulu - the only one this side of the Mississippi. Like a few other places in Hawaii, there is a cash price (the posted prices) and credit card price, so bring cash to save the credit card charge.
@@billandlisaYou two are so adorbs and have such a beautiful life! Love your honest reviews! Safe travels in all your food adventures and keep up the good work!!! 🙏🏻♥️
This is a great buffet and the reason it is so reasonably-priced compared to Waikīki is because it is NOT in Waikīkī. Anything mauka (toward the mountains) of the Ala Wai Canal is not a part of Waikīkī and the real estate value is much lower. The McCully/Mōʻiliʻili districts are old "affordable" residential communities with lots of immigrants and local businesses, only walking distance from Waikīki and Ala Moana.
Love Buffets where the Meats o Seafood are self serve. Since i eat a lot i hate to ask Servers for additional servings cuz they usually pretend to be busy o ignore you cuz you’re eating into their Profits!!!! I’ve been to a few Service Buffets where they purposely ignored o take Forever to come to our table cuz we ate a lot😅😅 ✌️✌️
Looks awesome for the price! How's the neighborhood? Might consider walking from the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. Where did y'all stay this time? Cheers! Gloria in far far West Texas
The first ever Buffet that has a sign reading a fine will be charged for not eating all the food you place on your plates. Wondering how the fine is determined? This resembles a Korean Buffet; cooking the meat at your table. All the food appears to be good quality. Surprised again not seeing a Poi offering! I believe this Buffet is the best value in Honolulu. Worth cost cost. Did you two leave any not eaten leftover food on your plates? If so, the cost of your fines? Thank you for this review.
@@billandlisa okay, what I guess I meant by "everybody," was there isn't a local foodie that hasn't posted about it. Non-internet people wouldn't know the restaurant is there because it's offset placement.
I bet you guys are the best people to go to a buffet with! knowing what's the best value and taste and the best eating spots =D Thankyou for taking us on these outings I really enjoy them, even if I could eat a Planet after seeing all that delicious food! :P
Aloha Bill and Lisa!! Mahalo for the shout out! Im glad to see the price has only gone up 3 dollars per person from 2 years ago . Thats fair. I tell people.. it will be hard to find another buffet in Honolulu that offers this selection with free parking for the price.🤙
Aloha Sean! Definitely a great buffet for the price. We had a great experience, can recommend.
McCully Buffet looks extremely clean 🧼
Bill & Lisa, that Seaweed Soup looks like what I get a some Korean and Northern Chinese cuisine restaurants.
Great looking dishes and meats! Thank you for sharing with us Bill and Lisa ❤
You're welcome, S! Thanks for watching!
My favorite buffet! They definitely do have everything I like! They also own Ahi & Vegetable which is a sit down restaurant and they always had the freshest sashimi & poke.
Aloha Bill and Lisa, this buffet looks delish!! Wish I had smell-a-vision when you were grilling the meats!! Mahalo for sharing...Live life guys!!
Mahalo for watching, Debbie! We were impressed by the grilling station too!
Oh wow. This looked delicious. All I would need is a bowl of rice and I would be ready.
I love that you get so many veggies to offset the richness of the meat! Yummy!
Agreed!
That's probably the best value buffet I've ever seen. Thanks for the recommendation!
Love your reviews!!
wow! Amazing looking buffet!!!! Has everything I need to be happy lol
Amazing McCully Buffet it really caters to the local favorite eats ! Missing Home Yummy Goodness !!! Mahalo for sharing Bill & Lisa ! AYCE for an affordable price !!!
Mahalo Gail! We were surprised by the price too!
Thank you for your review, I haven't been there in a while, but now I have an excuse to check it out again. The price is great for Honolulu Hawaii buffet , a regular dinner plate would run you about $37.99, so a buffet is well worth it. Thanks again for sharing your experience.
Aloha Lisa and Bill...great buffet...amazing selection of dishes...safe travels and God Bless...see you on Sun and have a nice week ❤😊
Aloha Jade! Thanks for watching!
Looks like a great value for Honolulu! Glad you enjoyed!
Thanks Sue! Definitely a local vibe at a great price.
Been like 6-7 years last time I ate there! I don't recall the sushi back then. I definitely would have tried each and every one!
Great looking buffet. Like the bbq. Nice video, thanks for the review.
Glad you liked it, Karen!
This place is great!! Used to be called Camellia Buffet. Big thumbs up. Great video!
Thanks so much!
It looks amazing! The fish looked incredible!
Thanx guys for the sharing of your buffet vlog. Everything looked really good. Food looked delicious as well. Safe travels.
Great local buffet! Thanks so much for watching!
McCully Buffet really is the best! My partner and I would always hit that place up when we lived in Hawai'i. The holidays there were the best! You guys should hit up Sugoi and Kamehameha Bakery in Kalihi. Best garlic chicken and chicken katsu curry on all the islands! Yes, I SAID WHAT I SAID, lol
Sounds great! Thanks for the recs!
Helll Bill & Lisa 😊
Hi Christine!
Looks delicious! My favorite food is Korean food ❤️
Thanks Lila!
Well you now make me want some oriental food of some kind. As always great video Bill and Lisa.
Geez, I think remember this place and it is at the intersection. I used to go here during college a long time ago.
I enjoyed your Video Lisa and Bill. A bit early but I hope you and your Family have a Happy Thanksgiving...❤
Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
It’s definitely worth the price for all that fresh fish, sushi etc.
I live within walking distance but I’ve never been to McCully Buffet. Will definitely try it!
Let us know what you think!
Right across the street from McCully chop suey, lol.
I remember when it was Camellia Buffet. Been there once. They still have one location at the stadium shopping center.
wow the tuna and salmon sashimi looked so amaazing and fresh guys! Another awesome buffett
Thanks Angie!
Another great video!!❤❤❤ a buffet that you cook your own meat😂 never seen one like this. The hawaii buffet 😋 looks reallly good😊 noodles and fried rice looked really good too😊😊 both of you are fun and entertaining to watch😊😊😊 thanks for this video❤❤❤
Thanks for watching, Beverly!
Aloha Bill and Lisa, I'm glad to see you've made to the McCully buffet. My family and I haven't been there in a few years since a GEN buffet opened up 5 minutes from my house. Good memories : )
We have a GEN local to us too, good stuff!
I really enjoyed this B&L! ✌🏿❤️👊🏿
We're glad you enjoyed it!
Had no idea Honolulu had any buffets worthy of checking out!!! Thanks Bill & Lisa for great review!!! Now we have more worthy places to dine in Honolulu when we make it over there!!! Great video!!! Aloha!!!
Thanks so much! Good to have options when looking for a dinner place.
Hi Bill and Lisa that really is a great price. All the meat looked delicious. Seemed like you both had a nice day out. Take care guys.
Thanks Jackie!
The seaweed soup is most likely Korean seaweed soup. Japanese seaweed soup doesn't have as much seaweed. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us viewers!
You’re right, we think it was a Korean based soup. Lisa really liked it!
However, I still enjoy watching your videos on You Tube.😊
That place looks like a winner! I didn't get a chance to try that place yet. You guys beat me to it! Great food adventure as always.❤🤙🏽
Let us know your thoughts when you visit this place, Phillip.
Lisa and Baby Bill luv watching u guys it's so interesting and different from what I've had shout out from Kansas 😅
Thanks Stephanie!
Sashimi and sushi looked delicious. Wasabi for everyone!!!
👋🏽 hi! I love that you can choose your own meats. Not a huge place but great looking sushi! Thanks 😊
Hi Bill and Lisa
Maybe on a future visit to Las Vegas, you could try Blueberry Hill Restaurant on Decatur
Hi Mark! We went there a few years ago, we really liked it! th-cam.com/video/2eI1Mosd7ak/w-d-xo.htmlsi=NUzYNyFjxGHjkntH
@@billandlisa
Thank you
20:58 That seaweed soup you had is actually a Korean soup. It is a soup served on someone’s birthday or to women who are expecting. That said, people have that soup at just about any other time of year as well.
Thanks for the info, John. Lisa really liked it!
Mmmmm all looked good.
Thanks for sharing. Safe travels 🙏🏽❤️👼🏾❤️👼🏾❤️🍻🍻🥰🥰🥰
You're welcome, Devon!
Everything looked so incredible! Since we can’t go to Hawaii yet, guess Kings Hawaiian will do. 😂. May we ask which mics you use? I need to move up. Much respect and ❤
Thanks Wil and Iris! Kings is our go to locally, Lisa loves the oxtail soup. We're currently using the DJI 2 wireless mics, has a pretty good noise cancellation feature.
looked great guys thx
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for trying.
I'm with Bill, no wasabi only shoyu.
Looks great. Now I know where to get a buffet when in Waikiki.
Thanks Yvonne! For the price, it's pretty good!
I always enjoy watching your videos never miss any of them. Could you please on your next video closest to December 7? Wish my husband David Holdren happy 65th birthday. By the way, you two are both amazing people.
You got it! Look for the shoutout in a couple weeks. Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for showing us another great buffet. This one looked wonderful. I like those expensive ones, but when you get down to choosing between root veggies carved into flowers vs. short ribs cooked perfectly? You can lure me away with short ribs every time! 🥰
Excellent point, Teresa!
this place looks great. I hate to be the “health police” but my only humble suggestion is they put what appears to be raw pork belly (2:13) with the other raw meats, away from the fresh lettuce - right now they have put the raw pork belly adjacent to the fresh lettuce and I saw tongs for the lettuce but not for the raw pork belly - the fresh lettuce I assume is for eating directly, wrapping the meat up etc so I would be a bit worried about possible cross contamination by other diners, between the fresh lettuce and raw pork - but again maybe I’m too OCD lol. Great video and looks like a great place otherwise !
Good point. Other viewers have mentioned the same thing. Thanks for watching, Norman.
Shrimp and seafood by the meat isn’t too good either
hope you wrote a yelp review. was taken back by lisa's comment in reference to the freshness of the fish in relation to the location. freshness and quality are reflective of the owner not where eatery is located. you can eat at an eatery on the beach and have not fresh tasting fish.
Yes, absolutely correct. It's what she meant, but didn't come out right. lol
You cannot go wrong with Bulgogi!
Great video B&L! I used to go there when it was called Yakiniku Camellia Buffet. I think it is currently owned by Ahi & Vegetable - restaurant that serves sushi, sashimi, bowls, and bentos.
As for the soup, it more Korean than Japanese or Chinese. Even though I’ve been watching for a while, I noticed that Lisa always a calls edamame “edaname”. Is that intentional like a throwback to childhood or when she first had it? 😅
Not sure, but thankfully just one letter off. lol
We used to live on Oahu from 1993-2004 n I don’t recall this place, so it must’ve opened up after we went back to the mainland? Or I simply wasn’t aware of it. Regardless it all looks so delicious.💕
McCully Buffet and Ahi & Vegetable have the same owner. Their ahi is very fresh because they buy their fish from the fish auction house in Honolulu - the only one this side of the Mississippi. Like a few other places in Hawaii, there is a cash price (the posted prices) and credit card price, so bring cash to save the credit card charge.
Wow, I didn't know that! Great info!
@@billandlisaYou two are so adorbs and have such a beautiful life! Love your honest reviews! Safe travels in all your food adventures and keep up the good work!!! 🙏🏻♥️
Buggah looks simple but ONO! 😊
Agreed!
This is a great buffet and the reason it is so reasonably-priced compared to Waikīki is because it is NOT in Waikīkī. Anything mauka (toward the mountains) of the Ala Wai Canal is not a part of Waikīkī and the real estate value is much lower. The McCully/Mōʻiliʻili districts are old "affordable" residential communities with lots of immigrants and local businesses, only walking distance from Waikīki and Ala Moana.
You’re right, Waikiki is expensive! Thanks for the info, corrected it in the title and description.
Hey Bilisa 😊
I hope they move the lettuce leaves away from the raw pork. Other than that, the food looks pretty good for the price. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Yes, another commenter noticed that too. For the price, it was great.
The sashimi, meats n poke looks dyNOmite😋. Jello!! Only thing missing are slots.😉
Good stuff, right?
@@billandlisa yuppers
Love Buffets where the Meats o Seafood are self serve. Since i eat a lot i hate to ask Servers for additional servings cuz they usually pretend to be busy o ignore you cuz you’re eating into their Profits!!!!
I’ve been to a few Service Buffets where they purposely ignored o take Forever to come to our table cuz we ate a lot😅😅
✌️✌️
yummo!
So you went in and it was sunny you left it was dark LOL
Are there any buffets that have a special Thanksgiving menu?
Not sure, but we'd think most buffets and restaurants should have some kind of Thanksgiving special going in.
Try 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar- its in waikiki...i havnt tried yet but heard its great! 😊
We tried the breakfast buffet option at 100 Sails, check it out here..th-cam.com/video/eiEUBGL0NtA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5jkPnyJeasokH7wh
Awesome
You guys should do a collaboration with Amanda and Felix Eats
They live on Oahu
For sure, one day.
I’m just hanging in there with The Big Dogs just keeping it Melow.💜💜
Sounds good, Amos!
@@billandlisa oh, yes indeed
Delicious
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Looks good. Price is not all that bad. But not sure if enough time for cooking and going back for seconds.
We felt it was long enough. Get the meats on the grill first, then get the other stuff. =)
Can you add the link to the restaurant in your description and the Yelp website? Thanks
So my question is how much is the Buffet price?... Looks delicious 🤤 🤤
$42.95, 1:22
$42.95, 1:22
Looks awesome for the price! How's the neighborhood? Might consider walking from the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. Where did y'all stay this time? Cheers! Gloria in far far West Texas
We drove here, didn't pay too much attention of its surroundings. We stayed at the Surfjack in Waikiki.
Lisa's new nickname is now Hot Lips, lol
LOL!!
And you can get a shave ice at Waiola on the way back to Waikiki!
Hey guys, that is not Waikiki but Honolulu/Town;) Mahalo!
Thanks for the info, corrected it in the title and description.
Mccully Buffet is not in Waikiki 🙃
Thanks for the info, corrected it in the title and description.
First!!
Howdy, partner?🤠🤠
Lionel Richie and buffet food.
JAPCHAE sweet potato noodles AND that lettuce is romaine. not cabbage (nappa)
I'm starting to loke seeing time limits and leftover food fees.
It’s the going trend for buffets on time limits.
The first ever Buffet that has a sign reading a fine will be charged for not eating all the food you place on your plates. Wondering how the fine is determined? This resembles a Korean Buffet; cooking the meat at your table. All the food appears to be good quality. Surprised again not seeing a Poi offering! I believe this Buffet is the best value in Honolulu. Worth cost cost. Did you two leave any not eaten leftover food on your plates? If so, the cost of your fines? Thank you for this review.
We left little things here and there, was not a problem at all. Sign probably for those who take a large amount and only eat a little of it.
Lisa, it’s pronounced dai kong, not dai cone!
That area is not considered Waikiki.
Thanks for the info, corrected it in the title and description.
Cross contamination alert - pork belly next to raw lettuce.
Somebody Hacking...😷
Ybqw ❤😊
Too expensive
This is "not" in Waikiki. This is in McCully. Very different areas. It's next to the fabulous Chiko's Tavern famous for Karaoke.
Thanks for pointing that out. We’ll be sure to clarify that in our future video!
Thank You folks but I still enjoy your videos on You Tube.😊
I guess if you like raw fish😮
everybody know the place.
Pretty sure not everybody. lol
@@billandlisa okay, what I guess I meant by "everybody," was there isn't a local foodie that hasn't posted about it. Non-internet people wouldn't know the restaurant is there because it's offset placement.
@@ronw8628 We're with you, Ron. We actually got the idea of highlighting them from Sean.