If I could give it zero stars I would. Let me tell you this is the worst buffet I've ever been to my life probably the worst restaurant as well. I should've known from the smell as we walked into the restaurant. It had this incredible pungent odor of stink. However Everything looked aesthetically pleasing on the buffet line and we were hungry as well. So at that that point we were just like we were "so let's try it" Yeah always with your gut which should have been a hell to the no. I am so disappointed with this buffet first of all the price you pay is not cheap. It's like $28 a person so you're thinking you're probably going to get good fresh food. Hopefully you're not even thinking you're gonna get bad food but what do you get you get bad food. Everything tasted off, there was so much abundance of fresh seafood, but everything was either overcooked or spoiled tasting and made you sort of cringe a lot of it was mayonnaise based and really creamy. The meat was overcooked or really chewy and devoid of flavor and seasoning. I just don't know what to say at this point it's it's a total minus minus -0 the only thing worth it was Maybe the Jell-O and who gets Jell-O at a buffet anyway? I felt bad for the ladies clearing cause obviously they did not want to be there. They would look at your used plate, pass by your table and just walk away from it even though you were finished with your plate. And they wouldn't come by and ask, would you like a refill of your drinks? They would just sit and gossip until management gave them a look that they had to come clean the table. I mean the whole place is a nightmare if you asked me, but I what don't understand how there's a crowd of people there and if you have a food pallet even a normal pallet I'm not talking about a sophisticated pallet just a "I want to eat something tasty" pallet of you like good food. Why would you go there? Why would people return because it seems like there were some return customers there? It seemed like they knew they had been there before. Like the staff knew them and like oh yeah nice to see you again back again honestly with the rise of inflation like every second there are so many food choices, and food options to go to and price wise absolutely not so please if you're thinking about going out going out to our restaurant going out to buffet just bypass this one. I'm sorry to have to give it such a harsh review, but it deserves what it Gets plus, the fact we spent the whole next morning in the toilet yeah just not a good scene at all my advice to Asia buffet please just get some better quality food that you can present that tastes good not only looks good but taste good as well thank you. read more

The seafood is incredibly fresh, and every dish is absolutely delicious! Everything tastes great and is made with fresh ingredients. Plus, the prices are very reasonable. Highly recommended! read more

We like the options and they always bring out the food quick! We enjoyed the parking because it can get really packed with the gym. The service is good, and the ambiance is nice inside. They have since remolded the building and have done a good job! They have lots of choice of food to pick from, different combinations, and not just Asian cuisine, there are steak, fried chicken, french fries, it's all really up to you on what you feel like eating! We shall be back! read more

Really mid food, stupid children screaming deez nuts jokes really ruins the ambiance. The service is kinda cool though. read more

Asia Buffet - Ice Cream :) - Buffets Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I can't believe the review is low for this restaurant. This restaurant deserves at least * 5 * star. Our family have been eating in this restaurant for last many years, even during the pandemic time. Their food is very fresh and high quality, with hundreds of varieties to choose. So, very often, when we have family gatherings, friends visit, for a big group gathering, we always come here. Everyone can find their favorite food. Plus, the price is really low, but the quality is so high! This restaurant is the #1 list for our family. read more

I was surprised to find all the seafood selections including steamed fillet, baked salmon, baked clams, scallops, shrimp, Cajun crabs, various types of shrimps, bbq pork, tempuras, squid salad, imitation crab salad, octopus salad, regular salads, sushi, sashimi, regular chinese chicken and pork, rice and noodle dishes hot and sour soup, seafood soup, and so many fruits! How can anyone come here and enjoy all the choices! read more

We were really craving a Chinese Buffet after sadly, Kobe had closed down. Much tears shed for the lost Kobe Buffet :,( The location is definitely a lot smaller than Kobe however I felt the quality of the food was much better here! Definitely don't try any of the sushi or sashimi here, as they looked like they were sitting out for days and were getting super sweaty. I've had food poisoning too many times from Chinese buffets to want to ever risk sweaty sushi again! The food here is also super super salty and I guess that helps make the guests full faster. I would recommend just getting a ton of crab and washing all your food first before you eat it! You'll definitely thank me because a normal meal here would be 10x the normal salt intake for any individual. It's not a bad buffet for what's in the area, not the best but I would venture to come here again! read more

Went with a group of lunch friends. We had our own private room so it wasn't too noisy. Service was good and timely. As for the food. It is your typical Chinese buffet with dozens of choices of everything from ribs to fish to veggies and dessert, etc., all for a fixed price which is a reasonable amount and we got a 15% discount on top because we were a large group. As noted the quantity of food is huge but unfortunately the quality is mediocre at best and because it is all you can eat, you eat too, too much in spite of the minimal edibility. They do charge extra, as expected, for drinks - coffee, tea, etc. I do not recommend this place unless you are low on cash and otherwise starving. read more

I see three stars as their rating, as far as service goes it should be half a star. Because we were there today, I work for a company that helps adults with disabilities. Sometimes when we go to restaurants some students buy lunch others bring their own. One of our students was celebrating her birthday and this restaurant is where she decided to go. Right from the start the waitress was not smiling and had a very serious look on her face, we sat dow and ordered our drinks and four buffets, there were 9 of us all together. We go out to restaurants all the time and never have i experienced such rude, non- welcoming service. The waitress watched us like hawks the entire time we were there. So the manager comes up to us and says she has to put a $23 charge on us because we are using their space and not enough of us we're eating the buffet. The buffet is $21 plus drink, unfortunately not all of our students can afford that. I think that was excessive and unnecessary. We try to give all the students equal opportunities and sitting around the table a socializing with their peers is exactly what they enjoy doing like anyone else. It was not very busy and we were not loud or rude to them. I'm not going back to a restaurant that treats people this way. read more

Revisited this buffet yesterday for the first time pre-pandemic - about 2 and a half years between visits! I am an absolute buffet lover. I'm happy to say, this buffet is not bad. They still have some quality dishes such as coconut shrimp, salmon sashimi, two kinds of fish, their amazing chicken skewers. Just a ton of Chinese food! The egg drop soup and clear seafood soup were both fantastic, too. They have a good variety of fresh fruits, an ice cream machine. Enough to satisfy healthy eaters, carnivores and the kids alike! Rock on, Asia Buffet. I need you! read more

First time visit around 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Parking lot was full and restaurant was half full. We were greeted and immediately sat down. Employees were friendly and restaurant was clean. Great customer service. Huge amount of choices from vegetarian, meats, sushi, seafood, Asian dishes and desserts. Total cost for 2 was $29.99 per person. Cons: fried chicken wings were under cooked and slightly pink, most likely due heavy batter applied. Otherwise I would've easily gave a 5* rating. I look forward to going back and recommend this restaurant! read more

DON'T GO!!! This place has gone down hill. It use to be a clean place to eat but it's filthy. For $25 per person, you'd think they could afford to clean the carpets and windows. Don't even go to the restrooms, they're worse! The entire staff is very rude, inconsiderate, and arrogant until you go to pay the check, then they're polite. I'm through with this place. Use to come weekly and I'm just waiting for this place to close from the health department. I'd give a ZERO star but the I could write a review. read more

Awesome Specially the sushi Highly recommending The price is good And definitely worth it read more

Ok ok look man I'm not trying to be rude but like bruhhh like yo you need to be a bit cleaner man and like the food is not bad I reallly don't have issues it's just that a not clean environment like makes it seem not good I like it I know u guys could do better so I'll leave I at a 4 and like the service is ok read more

Asia Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Amazing! There is literally so much food here, different combinations, and not just Asian cuisine, there are steak, fried chicken, french fries, it's all really delicious. The buffet is about $25 a person though, that's the only thing I would say keep me back coming every other week or so... Otherwise space is very clean, friendly staff, plenty of seating, parking, and it's definitely a great family place read more

If we could give more stars, we definitely would (for my kids). The service was very quick. The food tasted amazing, the sushi was awesome and the soft serve machine was so cool! The ambiance was very cool too. The diamonds on the side of the table were beautiful, and the lamps were nice too. They look forward to coming back soon. VERY kid-friendly! read more

It's expensive now. But the food is still good. In just 1 year, it increased 6$ more. I think that's a lot for many people. It's $19.99 for weekdays lunch... read more

Asia Buffet - 2022 price - Buffets Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Surprisingly good. Lots of variety. Clean atmosphere and establishment. Nice help. Great prices. Enjoyed the dover sole. Sushi, Lots of desserts, a whole row of them. there is like 4 rows of foodto choose from. Spare ribs was the only meat, most was seafood. read more

I know buffets are hard but it looked a mess and the food was not good. I had wanted to try this place but will not be going back.

I overall really enjoyed my experience. The atmosphere here is very welcoming and nice, the staff was very warm and helpful. The food was mostly good but there were a few sketchy items. My favorite things were the garlic toast, egg drop soup, dumplings and salad bar. They have a great selection of sushi and a very good variety of desserts. The decor in this establishment is very cute and this place is very homey overall. Would totally recommend coming here if you have a big stomach! read more

Asia Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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If you're looking to gorge yourself and not have to pay an arm and a leg, this is your joint. The variety is decent, the food is good (yes, it's a bit oily/greasy/salty and no this isn't Din Tai Fung, the quality matches what you're paying) and everything is relatively clean. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is because the decor reminds me of Circus Circus and their dirty carpets. This place definitely makes you feel like you're dining on a budget. read more

Always fresh food and delicious. It is a clean place and has a lot of tables. It's a little pricey and not enough selection.

Excellent and delicious! This place do serves 5 stars review it is neat with lots of variety and fresh food options. The sea food is delicious, compau chicken is perfect, and many other choices for meat lovers. It is amazing for kids and all ages. The sushi is good too!! read more

Last time I was here was about 8+ years ago. The place is just like what I remembered BUT I thought they had more food choices here than what I saw on a Sunday dinner. Nonetheless, if you need your Asian food fix & can't decide which Asian cuisine you want, this is the place for you. There's Japanese (sushi station & they actually make it fresh, you can see the chef rolling), Chinese (egg drop soup, sour & spicy soup, egg rolls, potstickers, noodles, beef & broccoli, orange chicken, etc.). The random Italian section with the pizza, garlic bread, & spaghetti. They also had french fries. Their seafood (HOT snow crab legs with a huge bowl of melted butter, clams, mackerel, fried crab, & etc). Salad section (build your own or their own seafood salad or cucumber salad). Desserts like JELLO (LOL), napoleons, coffee cake, tiramisu, tapioca pudding, soft serve ice cream & the typical. My favorites are the cream cheese wonton, their sushi rolls are actually good, the fried banana, & the sticky rice balls with red bean filling. The rest are alright. Disliked the orange chicken a lot & their meats. Lol. Around $16 for a Sunday dinner. Don't even start about service because you already know how it is in establishments like this. If you're the quantity over quality buffet type of person - THIS IS YOUR SPOT. read more

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The variety of food is wonderful. I'm never disappointed. The food taste great the service is excellent. Excellent.

Sushi is much better at dinner time.... It's wonderful in fact! We've had some for lunch... not nearly as good as at dinner time! Would recommend it to anyone that loves sushi read more

Clean and lots of options. If you like seafood definitely come here. Lots of shrimp and shell fish. Sushi and others. I loved it. read more

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We had the pleasure of meeting some friends for dinner on Friday 6/28/2024. We were pleasantly surprised at the quality and selection of food. Very enjoyable. read more

Their potstickers were amazing and so was their sauce. Lots of options available. Smaller restaurant, but they were quick to clear the table and restock food. read more

To a buffet standard, the food is great here with a wide variety. Service was prompt. Front people are welcoming as well.

Asia Buffet is one of our favorite places to go to. They have a lot of different options for everyone whether it's for kids, meat lovers, vegetarians, etc. I personally loveee their sushi bar. Ofc it's not going to be as amazing as actual sushi restaurants but it is pretty dang good with a variety of options! The staff is always very nice and attentive with water/drink refills. And the vibe is just very calm and relaxing in there. The music is always playing softly enough to have conversations but also enough to listen to it. I think this places deserves a higher rating tbh. I always recommend this place to my friends and family. Can't wait to be back! read more

Great food, fresh and affordable! It's a great place to have a big group, small group to get together! I will definitely go back again with my families! Sorry that I forgot to take pictures. read more

I really like trying new places and this place wasn't that great. The food honestly tasted old. It tasted like they just made some of their food a couple of days ago and just reused it. Also the service wasn't that friendly. Fun experience but won't be back. read more

Weekdays lunch $18, dinner $23. There was no crab, no raw oyster. A very average Chinese buffet with highprices. read more

There are not a lot of Asian buffets in South county, so I am reviewing this one based on the lack of choice down here. If you're going to try to compare this place to some of the spectacular Asian buffets in Central and North county, then there is no comparison. But if you're in the South county and you want to get your feedback on either for lunch or dinner., the price is right and there are a lot of choices to fit. Everybody's needs. Sushi seafood, Chinese dishes, dumplings, salad bar, chicken wings, soup, etc. When I went the service was pretty good. It was crowded but there was no problem. One thing to be aware of and this is an unlock against the restaurant . You're going to give a lot of folks in there who don't have a lot of buffet line etiquette. Meaning they will be eating food while they're in line getting their meal. Grabbing their food off the plate and shoving it in their mouth, licking their fingers and then grabbing the utensils, so then make sure you bring your hand sanitizer. Then you have the mouth breathers who don't know what they're doing and just clog up the aisle. And then you have the guys that just cut in front of you and then slow down while you wait and look at them. Thanks a lot Jack Ass! Don't say I didn't warn you. read more

The Coke cup had crack and was spilling all over The spoon was dirty and some plates as well Nothing but the shrimp tasted fresh The cashier greater at the front she looked too uninterested that a new customer approached. She was at the register checking receipts and too busy to actually assist us to find a table This place needs a lot of improvement A lot !!!! read more

This is the 2023 inflation prices, sushi still good tho. They need a better soup variety, I also at least one salted fried pork chop. read more

Asia Buffet - Recent price March 2023 - Buffets Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Good : egg drop soup 10/10 angel hair & chow mein was good. seafood broil items was good too a little spicy. coconut shrimp was so good as well as the cream cheese wontons & spring rolls are bigger than other places Could be Better: orange chicken was pure sugar no spices. raspberry iced tea tasted watered down no sweetness. Sushi was blant. Squid was over cooked so it was very chewy. Fries were soggy. FRIED CHICKEN WING WAS PINK, thats the main reason im writing the review, especially chicken. please check your chciken. read more

Asia Buffet - Fried Chicken Wings - Buffets Near Me - Lake Forest, California

This place is an amazing spot for Asian food lovers! Despite being a little small it makes up for it with its foods!!! Would go again. read more

Asia Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Great food!! But they have to take care of cleanliness of the restaurant !! Great service too!!