Since the pandemic, a lot of Asian buffets have closed down. This buffet is still open. And with graduations coming up (my son's high school) everyone go out to eat afterwards. We needed something close by and didn't want everyone to drive far to go eat, since the graduation finished later that afternoon. My husband called and spoke with the Manager and he gave us a good deal for 50+ people and reserved the front seating area for my party. Other places were over our budget. It was ready and available when we arrived. Everyone in my party had the chance to eat up until they were full. We paid extra for crab legs and ribs and it didn't disappoint. Food wasn't bad and lots of selection to choose from. Dessert station was your normal soft serve ice cream and a few pre cut cakes and cookies. I gave it 5 stars cause the service and hospitality was outstanding! They filled up our drinks and took our plates when we were done every few mins. Always asking if we needed something. The manager took care of us and I was so happy about that. My party was well fed and my son enjoyed his graduation party. Thank you #1 buffet for your amazing service and great tasting dishes. You got yourself a happy customer. We will definitely come back and dine here some time. read more

Like wide variety of selections of food_chicken,finger food,meat and array of desserts

Overall good buffet. I loved the variety, a little of this and a little of that. Not too much of a variety like other buffets but the selection they had was very flavorful. I can't say I had anything that I disliked. The seasoned fried crab was amazing. Even the shell was tender. Maybe more deserts would have been nice. Service was mediocre but we also didn't expect a1 at a buffet... and they weren't rude so that's a plus. Will go def go again read more

We lost so many buffet restaurant but I'm grad to have this one. Nice variety if Chinese dishes and deserts in reasonable price. read more

Re-opened! Same selection from before. The restaurant provides disposable gloves for your convenience so you can touch the serving spoons with a piece of mind. If you do not want to dine in, they have a takeout option. read more

#1 Buffet - New pricing and hours. - Chinese Near Me - Lawndale, California

They've gone down after covid. Went there 2 weeks ago & food wasn't fresh had a funny smell just wasn't what I expected

I love this place. It's affordable, service is always great, and the food is consistent. My only tip is to go on the weekends only, as they serve crab and keep the food extra fresh! A great restaurant with kind staff and good food! read more

So glad they're back open! Quality of food is back on point - top notch! The great variety of food has also returned. The waiters are very polite and the service is great! Keep in mind that English is not their first language, so please be patient. They are very accommodating. The vibe here is really chill too. It's casual dining, but it's also much better than fast food. Welcome back! read more

Literally have no complaints, quick service, food are fairly adequate, good variation of food. Lunch time 11-4pm weekdays is where it's at! Happy they reopened read more

Excellent value for $10 weekday work lunch. New chef, new management. Best items imo = hot & sour soup, octopus salad, fried chicken 'egg roll', black bean sauce fish filet, salt & pepper shrimp, bok choy, broccoli beef, baked salmon. As usual, eat sushi and salad (uncooked foods) at cheap buffets at your peril...so I didn't touch those. read more

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Food was fresh, plentiful and delicious! The service was spot on, removing our empty plates as needed. The place was clean. Overall, very impressed! read more

Very rude staffs ; have been going there for over 2 decades and I always take my food to go. The order day this one lousy staff had the audacity to tell me that I can't use the bowl for meat and was very rude about it. Am like firstly it's a buffet that I paid for and you had the nerves to dictate what I eat . Will never return read more

Do not go here anymore. The place is dirty. Tables and chairs did not wipe properly .yelp said it is closed but theyre still in business. read more

Don't recommend this place the chicken was undercook. And the food was cold. Fried Chicken read more

#1 Buffet - Chicken wings - Chinese Near Me - Lawndale, California

Place is amazing, although there are some noise, mainly because of the children having amazing time with their parents. Food is incredible! Service is great as well. I have no problem coming back here again to eat different kinds of food. read more

#1 Buffet - Seafood Soup - Chinese Near Me - Lawndale, California

Writing a review simply because of the person who went 25 days ago leaving 1 star... who the hell goes to a chinese buffet and gets their food to go? Complains about the " ambiance" once again what Chinese restaurant have you been to that doesn't have an outdated ambiance. Any Chinese buffet always has the same service... they practically live there all day everyday so let them chill, its a buffet it's never ending work. The food is inexpensive and fair. This is an honest review and i can't wait to go back. read more

Bountiful Buffet for Great Price! Fresh Seafood, Sushi, Soups, Desserts, Chow Mein, Salad Bar, etc.

Pleasantly surprised. It's a buffet which usually means one can't expect everything to be good, but to the contrary everything i had was good and some things very good. And the price is very reasonable. I left stuffed and will return. read more

Very delicious the best Chinese buffet in town. Real Chinese food . This time coming back even better. Keep your standards like this Authentic Chinese , hot food , clean and service. read more

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The food is good and they keep the place pretty clean. Best to go when it's busy so food is fresher.

Food is okay on some days the customer service is not the best . The waiters are super lazy they don't pick up plates or refills drinks this one specific waitress she stares at your table you think she going to come tend to see if you need more water or pick up plates. But she don't .. she makes loud noises when clearing dishes likes she throwing them .. then when everything is done she expects a tip I hate the experience here .. but the food is alright. read more

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Go. Very. Hungry. Service was friendly and attentive. This was a fun experience since my husband and I decided to eat here on a whim. Will definitely return again and again. Not to shabby on the wallet either. read more

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Good variety of food. Service is good. The ambience is ok. The place is clean. With even fast food getting expensive, the all you can eat buffet is a good value. read more

3 star as food is avg but to be expected at any high volume Chinese place but know they charge..... + 10% for PANDEMIC sur-charge read more

Amazing food, you can choose among many foods options! The staff and greeter is very nice!The staff does an amazing job!??They have my respect and admiration!Vegetarian options: To many veggies options!!!! read more

Upon arrival got seated very quickly food area very clean food replacement very quickly fresh food very tasteful, polite, waiters and waitresses couldn't ask for anything better read more

Food was nice, the employees were super sweet with ny friend group. The overall feel of the restaurant was super fun as well, I liked being sat with all my friends huddled at a table. We were definitely being loud though...sorry. read more

Snow crab was excellent... plus they had the ubiquitous fried crabs, and the usual fair in a Chinese buffet

The teriyaki meat was coldand the garlic bread chipped my tooth never again and my soda was not carbonated read more

#1 Buffet - Hard ass garlic bread - Chinese Near Me - Lawndale, California

I thought it was a good place . Went in rice was hard and the garlic bread was hard . Certain food weren't cook the best . Service was bad , got charge for my son who's 2 years old . Then when I asked the lady at the front she ignored me . When I did get her to talk to me , I asked why they charged me if my son is under what the charts says for charging for a toddler . She said oh well you didn't tell me his age. I said well can I get the money back . Proceeded to say no it's our fault for saying 3 adults and 1 toddler . Did want to call the manager or anything. Then proceeded to ignore me again. read more

Confirmed buffet is open again! Went to chevron gas and made a u turn going north on Hawthorne blvd and noticed balloons and parking lot full so i pulled in and my wife went to go ask and yes there open again! Same owners as before. Definitely going soon they open at 11am and close 9pm. read more

I'd always heard about this place from my co-workers and would see their ads in our company magazine. This made me curious to try it and I finally had the chance to go here today, I was pretty excited to go here since I heard they have these crispy chicken egg rolls (the kind they serve at Cantonese restaurants) and so this was the first thing I looked for. They did indeed have them here. They're big crispy chicken egg rolls with a crab roll in the middle. In addition to the crispy chicken roll, I found other tasty items such as broiled chicken, egg foo young, Singapore glass noodles and stuffed mushrooms. One of the things that struck me about this place was there seemed to be a big variety of different types of food. There's about five to six rows of hot food along with another row dedicated to desserts (almond cookies, mocha cake, jello, frozen yogurt). The food is decent. I wanna say the chicken egg rolls I was excited for was super delicious but it was just alright (even a tad bit salty but I still ate two hehe). I wouldn't say it's the best but hey it's a buffet so I think you can't really expect too much. I came here close to 1pm on a Friday and it was crowded. I had to get parking all the way in the back. In fairness, we didn't have to wait in line or anything and we were seated pretty quickly. The food didn't run out either and they kept bringing fresh food out. I thought it was a pretty decent place and would be willing to come back . read more

#1 Buffet - yogurt creation :) - Chinese Near Me - Lawndale, California

In the last year I've really been trying to eat healthy and I've also given up meat. I just left this place and even during the meal I was starting to feel queasy eating mostly shrimp and I couldn't even finish the sushi. My Gparents like this place and that's the only time I go but next time I'll read this review and remind myself to just pass. read more

#1 Buffet - when you don't eat meat but at a buffet - Chinese Near Me - Lawndale, California

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I was looking for a new Chinese buffet to go to. I found it and would have liked to try it but Its closed.

The buffet is really good. My daughter barely eats, she 4, and they charge half price for here. I've never had a place do that before. They prob had people come in with 6 little kids trying to have them eat for free. I get it. Still lame. But everything is really good and it's not expensive in the first place. $10 for lunch. Tons of sushi option. Crab Rangoon. Pot stickers. All my favorites. read more

#1 Buffet - Chinese Near Me - Lawndale, California

#1 Buffet has been closed since before Christmas. It is our favorite buffet place and we have gone there twice and they are still not open. A sign on the door said, "Closed till power gets back on." read more

Not a good place to dine! Check your receipt! They charged me for 3 adults instead of 2 adults and 1 child. read more

#1 Buffet - Friday they had no crab. I asked 4 crab we had none. He told me he was giving 20% discount but total was 4 3 adults 3 drinks. NO DISCOUNT! - Chinese Near Me - Lawndale, California

Wow, so many good options for lunch, from the salad bar to the hot items so simple so good. When the items are hot and barely come out it's as good as any Chinese restaurant you'll try . I love it here and for the price it's a good as long it gets . After a good workout this is a must try Chinese buffet read more

I have been living in Torrance for 3 years. It's the first time had lunch at #1 buffet. Good food and good service.

My partner and I came on a random choice, but highly regret it. The food was underwhelming, close to cold, and much left to be desired. $18.99 per adult at dinner time. I will not be returning. However the staff was friendly. read more