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    Asia Buffet

    3.3 (497 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    ASIA BUFFET ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Maridel A.

    Now I understand why a few elites have given this place 5 stars. It's honestly one of the best buffets I've been to. The food is actually really good, not your typical buffet food that tastes bland. Everything is flavorful and feels more authentic compared to other buffets. Best of all, the ice cream. It's real soft-serve ice cream. I rarely get ice cream at buffets, but I noticed so many people getting it that I had to try it and I'm glad I did. I'd love to come back, but unfortunately it's way too far from home. That said, we'll definitely return if we're ever in the area. No exaggeration, no fluff, just solid food praise. The buffet gods would approve.

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    Crystal C.

    I really do love Asia Buffet. Literally every dish they have - kung pao chicken, sushi, salad, fruit, tasty desserts, seafood assortments, orange chicken, chicken and broccoli...everything they have is delicious. I also LOVE that they have Chinese donuts! We opted for the to go option because we needed takeout, and truly, their prices are great! Dine in or take out, all recommended. We order catering trays from time to time from them as well. It was nice to see some working staff go around and make sure the food was staying fresh and they would radio if things needed to get replenished. It's a clean establishment with plenty of sit down seating. It's a great ambiance for families or other get togethers and again, I literally have all of my favorites offered! So yes, 5 stars. Oh and parking isn't a problem either. Winning!

    Fresh and hot pizza for the kids.
    Ray N.

    The big sign at the entry to this shopping center fittingly has Asia Buffet in big block letters and on top. The owners have" Please let us know how we did with the quality of our food and service" at the bottom of the receipt. This has to rank as one of the top Asian/Chinese/Japanese AYCE experiences we have really enjoyed. The variety of the offerings was outstanding. The kids loved the hot and fresh pizza, the teriyaki chicken skewers, the fried rice, the General Tso's chicken, fried wontons, chicken wings and the ice cream and cookies. Asia Buffet on El Toro Road had really good sashimi. The sushi rolls were creative and tasty. The entrees were delicious - especially the bbq beef, the spare ribs, the Chicken and Broccoli, the Mushrooms in garlic and the seafood delight. The soups were incredibly good with a beautiful shrimp and seafood egg drop that I have never had before. That could have been my entire meal. The fresh fruit section was extraordinary. The cherries were fantastic. The kids loved the mixed chocolate and vanilla low fat ice cream. The restaurant is immaculate. The team here was constantly on the floor wiping, refilling and calling in to the kitchen. They were happy and smiling and very aware of patrons who were busy helping themselves. In some buffet places the kitchen personnel do charge out with that filled trolley and start the refilling process unaware of the adjacent folks still serving themselves. Our server Nana was amazing. She was so good with the kids. She kept our glasses refilled and our napkin holder stocked. She would pick up used plates and utensils in a jiffy and was on top of her game. The prices for this caliber of food were wonderful. Monday to Saturday dinner is $27 pp less 10 percent for us over 65 plus the soda, tax and tip. Kids 3-10 were at $1.99 times their age. Again fantastic prices. There is ample parking in the shopping center. We loved Asia Buffet.

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    Jaymes M.

    So...I surprisingly agreed to give Asia Buffet another try after I had rated them 1 out of 5 stars over two years ago. Why did I go back? Well, the kids wanted seafood. Being a large family, that can get super expensive. One of us wanted a poke bowl, one wanted some kind of Asian food, and a couple wanted seafood boil. I reluctantly checked Yelp to see what more recent Yelpers were saying. Seemed like my Yelp friends felt it was a decent place, so I agreed to go, walk in and check the food to see if it looked good. I walked everyone around. The food looked like a fresh batch, there was Cajun seafood, all kinds of shellfish, crabs, sushi, bbq, fried food, carbs, soups, salads, fruits and dessert. Everyone was pleased with the selection so we stayed. The restaurant was quite full when we arrived around 7:30-7:45 pm, but we were seated immediately after paying for dinner. The tables and the food area, all looked clean this time around. Maybe the trick to coming to this place, is to come during rush hour so food is constantly topped off/replaced and fresh. The staff frequently removed old plates and topped our drinks off without having to be called over. They even have a huge jug of hand sanitizer to use before and or after handling the serving utensils. I really appreciated that because I'm a bit of a germophobe. I know, what am I doing at a buffet? I get it. I was just glad they provided sanitizer for their patrons. What I enjoyed tonight; 1) teriyaki chicken on skewers - it's fried, super juicy and tasty. This is my favorite chicken here. I could eat it every day. 2) mussels in garlic sauce 3) baked mussels 4) clams in broth 5) hot and sour soup - it is full of the hot and sour soup trimmings. They don't skimp on the tofu, bamboo, etc. 6) fried squid - these are not calamari rings and are lightly breaded 7) chicken wings 8) duck 9) sautéed green beans 10) fried bananas - I eat this as a dessert 11) sesame balls - I also eat this as a dessert. These had red bean inside. I don't know if they ever do mung bean which is also a good flavor. These were SO good. They were just made, crispy, chewy, still hot. 12) seaweed salad 13) fruits - strawberry, cherries They have sushi and sashimi here but I'm always wary of that in a buffet unless it's a high end place. I admit I had a few pieces of sushi which I thought was too daring of me. It was ok. Their raw fish is not a fill my plate or have seconds kind of meal. I stick to their cooked food. Overall I am going from 1 to 3 stars for Asia Buffet. The food was much better this time around. Everyone enjoyed their food and left satisfied. I'm glad I dined with them again.

    Leonard W.

    Easy parking at 5pm it wasn't busy greeted as we entered and seated. Comfortable and clean. We made our drink orders then went over to buffet area unbelievable selections. Super salads bar, fresh fruits, variety of seafood salads desserts cookies, puddings, apple pie, soft serve ice cream. A endless selection of entrees from mussels scallops, many scrimp varieties, ribs, chow meins, several different sushi rolls and fresh tuna, wasabi, ginger, sweet and sour cod, salmon, chicken, soups They even had pizza and French bread for the kids. I know I'm missing many. All entrees were hot and well prepared, friendly polite staff checked on us frequently $24.00 pp was well worth it. We'll be back.

    Prices as of July 17th 2025
    Mike N.

    I'm giving this place a 5 star just to boost their three star overall rating. Realistically, I would still rate this a 4 star in this 2025 economy. I was feeling hungry at lunch for something different this Thursday that's not the usual stuff around the office. So I decided to finally try this place that's been on my radar for years. Prices sure isn't what I remembered from when I first learned about this restaurant. It was $21.99 for weekday lunch (July 2025) with tax is was $23 and change plus tip...out the door I paid $27. As someone who has had plenty of Asian buffets growing up, I wasn't expecting much. I don't think anyone who walks into one of these places should ever expect much at this price point. It is just good (not great) food, a variety and a lots of it for a lower price than if you were to get it elsewhere. The decor was dated which I kind of liked for the nostalgia. It was relatively clean with a bit of wallpaper curling, but the tables and chair were all very clean. All the food was pretty good, they do charge for drinks. I'm always a sucker for mussels and clams and they tasted fresh here. There was also a large steamer of shumai which is one of my favorite dim sum items so I had like 8 of them, flavor was close to perfect, texture was authentic. The fried chicken wings were also great, very flavorful compared to the ones offered across the street at Sizzler's salad bar. The sushi rolls were alright, I had just one and decided not to waste stomach space with any more. Them keep them nice and cold but something was off with the roll, maybe not enough rice vinegar in the rice? I have no idea. The one thing I was really surprised at was their Pepper Steak. It reminded me of the French Style Beef dish in terms of color, sear and flavor, I can eat an entire plate of just that if I wasn't told to eat less red meat by my doctor All in all, $27 per person out the door, I would totally revisit when I'm feeling like eating a lot since I often end up eating a meal totaling $18+ these days any way.

    William H.

    To the people who pay the same price as everyone else. Please have some respect with dining next to people. You are laughing and acting like the food is a joke. Okay? Then why are you spending your money to eat here. Just leave. I spent $25 to eat here not to hear you and your son blow their nose and laugh at me. Rude people who dine here and I won't come back. Bad experience.

    Srishhti K J.

    Great choice of food and dessert. I recommend it totally for holiday nights and family dinners.

    Kelly C.

    The food here is pretty good. It's just a whole lot of food so it starts tasting so so. The Korean BBQ ribs, fried crab, eel, soups, fried chicken wings, baked oysters, and the mussels are my favorites. The catering prices are a great deal too. The service is not too friendly but very attentive. They come by often to clear plates. The restaurant is really big with two different sides and a back room. HAPPY AYCEING!!

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    Christina T.

    Came by for an early lunch, around 11:30, before the lunch rush. Prepared food was fresh and looked like it was just put out. Starting with the sushi, my favorites were the salmon and avocado roll and the inari sushi. I also really loved the baked mussels and scallops, stir fry shrimp, and pork shao mai ( it would run out fast, but they were quick to refill). They seem to have a great chef, and excel in the classic Chinese dishes, like hot and sour soup, salt and pepper shrimp, shrimp stir fry, string green beans, but also offer Americanized Chinese classics like organic chicken and chow mein. They also offer American items like pizza, french fries and chicken wings. Favorite desserts are the red bean sesame ball, the cappuccino mousse cup and fresh fruit. Ambiance is not great, but food is fresh and delicious, with many options available. The only problem is I always leave with a food coma lol.

    Daphney J.

    Food is good and lots of options given that it's $25 per adult, eat within your hearts fill. I only one pic bc we were busy pigging out, our family's go to after starving ourselves during outings On the way home.

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    Linda W.

    Good selection decent food. Went weekends so the selection was obviously the best, everything from ribs, beef, shrimp, sushi, fish, octopus, 3 soups, huge fruit and dessert selection. It did the job. They did get busy starting noon on Saturday so I was happy we went a little earlier than 12 or else we would have been waiting. Kids are $1.69 x age (3-10 yrs)

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    Amazing restaurant!! Everything from pizza to Sushi. Everything hot, very tasty and all you can eat.

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    The workers in all Asian buffets are rude, they don't respect their customers. No good service, no good atmosphere.

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    How much is the buffet per person?

    Durin lunch the buffet was $25

    How much is the Buffett in 2024?

    I went a couple of weeks ago and it was $26/person.

    Are they open for dine-in?

    $13.99 lunch buffet from 11 AM to 4 PM, $17.99 dinner buffet, open now, as of May 17, 2021.

    How much is it per person?

    $15.99 lunch and dinner for weekend.

    They provide crab legs in lunch menu?

    Usually they dont unless is on the weekends.

    Is there alot of vegetarian food?

    There are variety of vegetarian options. Also in sushi section.

    Do they use msg?

    This MSG scare is so antiquated- that myth that it's bad for you has been debunked. Enjoy without reservations!

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    I've been coming here for years and just realized I've never left a review, so it's definitely…read moreoverdue! If you're in the mood for sushi, this spot is a must. My wife, daughter, and I come here all the time and we seriously can't get enough. We've tried a bunch of different rolls, poke bowls, soups, sashimi, you name it! and everything is always on point. One of my favorites is the bento box. It's such a solid deal. You get a roll, salad, soup, rice and your choice of protein, and it always fills you up. Can't go wrong with it. Everything always tastes fresh, the flavors are consistent, and we've honestly never had a bad experience here. On top of that, it's always a good vibe inside. It feels welcoming, and the staff is super nice and attentive every time we come in. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for good sushi and a mellow spot to enjoy it

    We ended up at Musashi Sushiya after another nearby spot closed at 2pm. The restaurant was…read morecompletely empty, but service was slow since the waitress seemed overwhelmed with takeout orders and phone calls. It took quite a while just to get water and place our order, even after asking the sushi chef (who was not happy to be asked). We ordered the cucumber salad, shrimp tempura, and soft shell crab to start. The cucumber salad was plain and lacked dressing, the tempura was decent, and the soft shell crab was tasty with a small side salad with sesame dressing that was actually the best part. For mains, we had two bento boxes -- one with chicken teriyaki and baked mussels, and the other with mackerel shioyaki and fried shrimp. The miso soup was solid, but the salad could've used more dressing. Overall, the food was okay, but the poor service really hurt the experience. This was our second visit, and unfortunately, I think it might be our last. It feels like dine-in guests take a back seat to the takeout business here.

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    I came here for the first time with a friend! Amazing service and food! Patty is great!read more

    If you're on the hunt for a legit udon and soba spot, this place absolutely delivers. It's easily…read moreone of my favorite go to spots, especially when I'm dining with family. On this visit, I ordered the combination pork cutlet curry with hot udon and it hit every mark. I started with the udon, and wow the noodles were exactly how they should be. Fresh and perfectly chewy with that smooth and slightly slippery texture. The broth was light yet flavorful, super comforting without feeling heavy and something I really appreciate because you can actually enjoy every sip. Then came the curry plate. The pork cutlet was done right. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The curry itself had a great consistency. Not watery, not overly thick and carried that perfect balance of slightly sweet and savory flavors. It paired so well with the katsu and rice. What also keeps me coming back is the staff. Every visit, the staff members are always friendly, welcoming, and always moving with a sense of urgency while still being polite. Service feels seamless without ever feeling rushed. The vibe has that casual Japanese pub feel the moment you walk in. Cozy, a little lively, and just a great place to unwind and enjoy good food. This is one of those spots that never disappoints. Reliable, comforting, and full of flavor every single time.

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    There's plenty of parking in the lot, which is always a plus. The restaurant is located in a small…read morestrip mall at the end of the building. There was a bit of a wait, unfortunately, you're not able to RSVP. When we got there, we put our name on the list and about 20 minutes later, we were called to come in. They recommend that you leave any strollers outside since the dining area is so small. We had to do the spicy tuna on crispy rice. This is soooo delicious and I could seriously inhale these. We ordered so many rolls: sashimi rolls, cajun rolls, seared pepper salmon, baja yellowtail, tuna lover, aloha, and holy cow. My favorite roll was holy cow, hands down. The next would be the seared pepper and aloha rolls. Everything tasted so fresh and the service was very efficient. I can see why this place is pretty popular. I'd definitely go back for more of their rolls.

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    4.4(616 reviews)
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    Came here after playing softball nearby at the lake forest rec park because I wanted sushi,…read moresearched Yelp and this place is highly rated less than a mile away (3 minutes drive according to iPhone). Off we went. Parking was easy in a large strip mall. No hostess here - you are greeted by the 2 sushi chefs upon walking in to sit wherever you'd like. The picture menu is easy to order off of. There are 2 big screens in the room. Tonight they were playing the World Baseball Classic. Women's restroom was clean - check! You get complimentary edamame upon being seated. Just 1 server handling all orders at the time we came in - a nice Korean lady, who at times seemed oblivious ie cleaning empty tables instead of giving us our check at the end of the meal when it was very apparent we were done. lol I looked for something on the menu that has unagi AND salmon but no dice so opted for dragon roll. My other half ordered #8 (forgot the name but it was good though I preferred my dragon roll more) but all in all our rolls came out delicious. Looking around, this place appears to be both a local spot and date spot from a few couples in the room. At the end of our meal our server brought us 2 pieces compliments of the chef, who said it was yellowtail. They have a stamp card that yields 10% after 5 meals and 20% off after 10 meals. We now know where we'll go after our weekly softball games!

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    I didn't know I could love katsu this much until I tried Hako! This is the best katsu I've ever had…read moreand I wish I had tried it much earlier since attending school in Irvine. Each katsu plate comes with a side of rice, cabbage salad, pickled radish & jalapeños, and katsu sauce. BIG portions- you might even question if you'll finish it all. Spoiler alert, you'll most likely not have leftovers because it is that good. With the cabbage salad and pickled radish on the side, it made the meal feel a little bit healthier...at least to me LOL!! The pork wasn't too thin and the coating wasn't too thick either. Crispy and not oily! Service was quick despite being lunch hour! The waiters checked up on my party every so often asking if it was delicious and if we needed extra water. The restaurant is fairly small yet gives off a home-y vibe.

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