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    #1 Buffet

    3.0 (292 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Geronimo T.

    Went here for a pre Thanksgiving gathering with some coworkers. Something strange about this place. It felt dirty but it was presented well. It had that old feeling of grime and nastiness but covered up to look decent. Some entrees from the buffet was acceptable and most were just unappealing! It tasted old like they are using leftovers over and over again lol. Go at your own risk. Not the greatest when it comes to chinese buffet. I just dont trust it. I will not come back. Plenty or parking but the food is not that good. Just go with the soup and cookies. Soda tasted funny too. After eating.. I had a nasty taste. Two stars because a few workers were friendly.

    Karl S.

    Arrived at opening and seated near food area. Staff was accommodating and nice. Food was tasty and good. Ambiance was casual and not felt rushed. Enjoyed eating here and will return.

    Honey Glazed Shrimp, Stir Fried Octopus, Veggie Kimbap, Imitation Crab Kimbap, Stuffed Imitation Crab
    Felicity D.

    On Sunday around 2:30pm, we tried to go to Ichiban Buffet but assuming everyone saw it on social media... it was packed. 1 HR & 30 minute wait which made us go to #1 Buffet which was roughly 15 minutes away! Price was $21.99 for weekend. We got a table immediately. I absolutely enjoyed my time here. The food was really good AND they also served crab legs! My favorites were the honey glazed shrimp, stir fried octopus (i believe), stuffed crab, and kimbaps. Honestly the crab legs were pretty salty. Ending my meal with the self soft-serve ice cream machine was great!! It was the perfect vibes here, it's the type of place where I would eat with my family as a child. The restaurant felt like Asian small business, appreciated all the employees. Especially the man in the front desk who went around the food bars, cleaning. So wholesome! It was my friend's first time ever trying an Asian buffet and he enjoyed it as did I. Would come here again :)

    Dennis Z.

    Foods pretty decent. It's not fancy restaurant level if you're expecting that, but still good! Service was on point. Waiters cleared my table when I went to get more food. There's plenty of seating so the waiters will seat you right away and you can start chowing down. Their weekday lunch special is definitely a good deal.

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    Sarah M.

    So it's been about half a year since I wrote my first review for this business. As always the food is good. Service is good. Music isn't too loud depending on some days. (Prices hasn't been raised but I will post another photo just to be kept updated.) Our family is enjoying the place, but can be a hit or miss for some people. That's understandable. Gotta accept that there could be days that service won't be good or food could be par, but it still fills up our stomaches nonetheless.

    Sharion M.

    Imma say this....this place has some of the best buffet food around.... BUT .... I won't be coming back we went to the bathroom to wash our hands and came out fixed our plates sat down and condensation from the air conditioner was leaking in our food so we moved and the waiter got mad so we told her why we moved and she looked at the air conditioner vent and said oh .... But she bought two families to seat them there where the stuff was dripping and I said excuse me you guys but there is stuff dripping we just moved cause it was dripping in our food they said oh thanks you so much I said no problem we continue to eat and the same server brought over another family and sat them there and all I could think is why would you sit someone there and you know stuff is leaking in people food that wasn't cool and it's cold and raining outside I want warm food the food was warm but because the front door was open and the air conditioner was on the windows were sweating there are no curtains so the cold air made your food cold .. then before we leave I go to the bathroom and there is a server speaking on the phone loudly leaning against the wall she then started scratching her backside and I looked up to see if anyone else saw what I saw and made contact with a man and we both just looked at each other we were walking out she was walking behind us by the time we got to the front a lady was at the front ordering food to go the lady at the register said here this is for her food .... Lady I just watched you scratch yourself and you are touching thing without washing your hands? I'm not coming back

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    Paul M.

    "Perhaps you should use front store [dinning area]" is what i was told after complaining about cigarette smoke coming into store. I like their food, service is descent, but 2nd hand smoke is not ok with me. They leave back door open (saving on not having to use air conditioning perhaps). That is a few feet from where kitchen staff take their smoke breaks. ... and occasionally air blows their smoke towards the door. Anyhow, she refused to close the door. I thought in california, 2nd hand smoke was banned from restaurants? My hope is that owners can fix this issue. Did you have a similar experience with this store? Like and comment.

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    Cielita C.

    This buffet is really good. I've been so a lot of buffets like this before, but this one stands out since they have good food quality. As you can see in the photos, their food is fresh and cooked tastefully. Once one dish almost runs out, they change it right away. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The ambiance is very simple and straightforward, normal buffet chair set-up, and the entire buffet table is centered in the middle of the restaurant. Totally would go back here. Good price for good quality buffet.

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    26 days ago

    Really good, just need to go when they have the crab legs because it makes the buffet experience much better!

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    15 hours ago

    5 hours later i threw up multiple times, and im sure it was because of this buffet because i hadnt eaten anything all day.

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    1 year ago

    The place was very clean, the service was friendly & the food was pretty good ! For an affordable, filling meal I'd definitely recommend.

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    2 years ago

    Great, fresh hot food. Friendly service. I'm so glad they're back! After over two long years of being closed they're a welcoming spot!

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    1 year ago

    Ordinary Asian buffet. Adequate but nothing special. Reasonable quality for what you expect in a neighborhood Asian buffet

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    Tried to call business several times to make reservations for a party. Is their phone number current?

    Still closed today (Oct 11,2023)

    Does anyone know if this place will open soon? I miss their yummy food

    Open

    Is it open during Christmas/ December 25th?

    Yes

    What time they open?

    $10.75 buffet with no drink weekdays between 11am - 3pm $12.50 buffet with drink weekdays between 11am - 3pm

    How much for to go?

    Have you tried calling the phone number listed right on their Yelp page? I'm sure they'll be happy to tell you.

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    I absolutely love this place! Their wonton noodle soup is my go-to--comforting, flavorful, and…read morealways hits the spot. I also can't get enough of their taro smoothie, which is perfectly creamy and just the right amount of sweetness. I order through Postmates at least three times a week--that's how much I genuinely enjoy their food. It's consistently delicious every single time. Whenever we order the duck, it never disappoints--perfectly cooked, rich in flavor, and always satisfying. On top of the amazing food, the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. Whether dining in or ordering out, this place has definitely become one of my favorites!

    I had a really frustrating experience with this restaurant's phone customer service…read more I called to place a fairly large takeout order--Peking duck, mapo tofu, and beef fried rice--and let them know I would be paying cash. The employee told me they wouldn't start cooking until payment was made first. I explained that during a previous visit, I ordered Peking duck to-go, paid cash, and ended up waiting about an hour. At that time, the owner actually told me it would be faster to call ahead next time and place the order over the phone. I was simply trying to follow that advice. The employee said she would check with the owner and call me back, and she took my number. She never called. When I called back, I got the same employee. Instead of following up, she just repeated the policy again. I told her I understood the policy, but she had already said she would check and call me back--which she didn't do. She admitted she "forgot." When I asked for her name, she refused to provide it. This would have been an order over $150, so it's disappointing to be treated this way as a paying customer. Poor communication, no follow-through, and lack of accountability. I'm sure the owner wouldn't appreciate employees handling customers like this. Don't go to this restaurant.

    #1 Buffet - chinese - Updated May 2026

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