I hate buffets but keep getting convinced to come here sometimes when I'm in town. They have a low rating, but not the lowest in town. This place has signs saying they're celebrating their 25th anniversary and it shows. In fact, it's so rundown inside, you would think it opened in the 1980s. Their selection is decent and they do have a couple types of fresh meat grilled in front of you, the short ribs and the korean beef squares. Their fresh green beans aren't bad either. Try the raw blue crab legs if you dare. I did try some of the sushi since I needed to eat light due to a second dinner on my most recent visit. Most of their rolls are made with fake crab pieces or fake crab mix with various toppings across the top of the cut roll. There were like 2 with actual raw fish, one was a spicy tuna roll and the other had either salmon or tuna across the top. None of the sushi is very good quality, as you typically see at buffets. Their desserts are nothing to write home about either. Their sesame balls aren't bad. We had 14 in our group so we ended up getting seated in their very back room which is not very appealing and has no windows. Service is average at best for a buffet restaurant. You can tell some of the employees don't actually want to be there. Overall, this is in a fairly popular area for shopping, so I can see why it stays busy and has been in business for a long time. read more

eaten here quite a few times but got horribly SICK today- 12-9-25. so thats the thing about buffets- you never know if some cockroach who is sick/doesnt wash or bathe infected food OR something was not prepared correctly or tainted. I am leaning toward the latter..have no ideea..I ate the shrimp, 1 buffalo wing ( it did taste funny) soup, hate it when this happens but sadly, prob wont go back...I do feel AWFUL..cramping and very loose bowels- hoping I dont end up at hospital..all for now..back to the bathroom ;=( read more

I honestly do enjoy buffet palace. They have a pretty good array of food types - it's not the most authentic by any means (esp the sushi; think HEB/grocery store quality - gets the job done but NOT really authentic). Nevertheless, it does taste good imo! Something that kinda sucks is how expensive it's become; my family has been coming here from time to time for about 20 years and it's at the point where getting a couple to-go containers ($12 per pound on weekends/dinner time) will end up costing you $60 or more depending on how much food you add. It's not more than if you went to a sit down restaurant really, but it's still just... pricey. It used to be less for sure, but price increases are ubiquitous these days. Overall it gets the job done when you're having Asian food cravings and are very hungry! read more

I am tempted to give it 1 star but I feel bad because this place is nostalgic to us. We've been coming here since the original owners began this restaurant over 30yrs ago. We've had big events here bdays, grad events, family gatherings because it's nostalgic and yes mostly at nights. Even after the Shins sold the place we'd come back mostly evenings and the food was the same. Consistent. Good. The crab and raw crab a favorite along with the sushi and spicy soup and fried chicken wings. The last time we came was in December for dinner and already it was just ok. Passable. Some stale old food. But we thought it was an off day. Today. It was a big day. I should have trusted my gut. I called for the entire month to try and book the place because my son's HS graduation is today on a Tuesday morning and coming here with 30 guests seemed like a good nostalgic choice for lunch right after. BUT every time I called to reserve that room that back room where we have had many parties the front person or host would brush me off saying don't worry it's a weekday we just opened no one here just come. I emphasized it's for a party of 30 and we need that room to decorate and seat us all together. He was adamant it's ok just come. I called a week later and the phone line kept saying busy. I called the day after during store hours no answers I thought this place was closed. I already sent invites out and guests were to arrive. I almost changed venues. I should have. We called again this past weekend on a Friday night then Saturday morning then Sunday morning um NO ONE answers the phone! It was busy all day???. I even texted. I asked a question here. No answer. I needed to know this place will be open and ready for 30 guests. Finally my daughter called yesterday during lunch lol and surprisingly someone answered. What a relief. He yawned while talking to her but he assured yes just come no need to reserve and you can have the room. We asked will you be ready for 30 people and fresh food? He said yes no one here noon on a Tuesday. Um ok. Well we got there the back room is closed. No AC. They quickly prepared tables for 30 outside. It was done. Fine. BUT the food was such a disappointment. 75% of the food is not fresh. It's like they reheated old food. Why would you do that? The sushi rice was crunchy. Hard. On some. The fried stuff was stale. Old. The chicken stuff was old and dry. The fried rice was stale. The soups were ok. Beef was gone in many beef dishes and they didn't replenish the food fast enough for the whole place. The place looked dirty and the tables are sticky. The floors were greasy and slippery. The whole place looked dark and dank and broken. Only the fried fish 2nd batch was good. That's all I ate! I can go on and on but it was just not good. And I think the Asian owner and manager knew it too. I overheard and even talked to them saying we've been coming here for over 30yrs and no one answered my calls when I wanted to reserve to make sure fresh food is available for 30. I emphasized it was important because I knew my guests are foodies and restaurant owners. I called too many times to warn them and have things ready. That's all they have to do. Is be prepared. There are reasons why I ask for this. 2 restaurant owners were in my group. Half the people I invited know the previous owners and knew how good this place used to be. Now all 30 will think twice before they come back. So it was not a smart business move to not be ready for a huge party no matter what time of day we come. It doesn't have to be a weekend. Lunch buffet still has to be fresh and available. Do not bring our stale old food to get rid of first. Where is the logic on this? Food has to be fresh. Host and people working in the front has to be attentive and cordial and working. The waitstaff was but not the host or hostess esp not the ones answering phones. They looked tired and checked out. And yes dropping calls for a week was a big warning. I thought they were closed due to health inspections or something. Anyways you get my drift. Sorry to say this was our last straw and attempt especially because we brought so many people and we hoped for a good meal and gathering but the food and atmosphere was pretty disappointing. Has ownership changed? Chefs changed? What happened? Sad and disappointed.. read more

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Food was decent. Paid $70 for 3 people on a Sunday. Service was quick. Cleanliness was so so. Over all it was good enough, family said they all liked it. read more

Outstanding! My son and his family recently visited Austin and their hotel was right around the corner from this location, and it was chosen purely because of proximity and it had excellent reviews. It's located in an older but well maintained shopping center area. The decor is appropriate although quite dated but very nice. The staff is friendly, very quick to serve and get out of the way. the buffets were numerous and the food was sumptuous. there was a great assortment of sushi to be had. There was also Vietnamese, Korean, Thai food as well as all your standard favorite American Chinese dishes. There were numerous cold salads, 4 soups were available and very good. They have numerous desserts including your usual ice cream for the kids. It's located on West Gate just south of Ben White Blvd 290 & 71. It's really great stuff, hot and fresh. Give 'em a shot, I'm sure glad I did. read more

Went here for my nieces 15th Bday. The host was rude and did not say anything, he just started walking away and with uncertainty that he was guiding us we followed anyways and were placed in the back. The floors are sticky, the tables are dirty, and it is disgustingly dim. The buffet is not well managed but it is full. People were using tongs and throwing them back into the buffet dishes and the counter stayed filthy. Overall I will never come back here and I'll make sure to let others know this isn't a place worth keeping open. You can get better bang for your buck at real korean bbqs or hot pot places. read more

We had a Wonderful Lunch with was Delicious and They had so many Variety of Foods, which I wish I could have Tried Everything. Great Service and Food, didn't Eat the Rest of the Day. read more

It's called an "all-you-can-eat" Asian restaurant, but there is neither freshness nor variety. Most of the food on the buffet looked dried out and clearly had been sitting there for hours. The sushi was completely inedible, both visually and in taste. The rice was mushy, and the fish smelled bad. Hot dishes were cold, and cold dishes were somehow lukewarm. The same trays just kept rotating with no real refills or updates. The whole concept of an all-you-can-eat buffet seems to be completely misunderstood here. Hygiene was the most disturbing part. Serving utensils were dirty, the buffet area was messy, and the floors were sticky. You genuinely start questioning whether it's even safe to eat there. This level of lack of control is unacceptable for a buffet restaurant. The staff were uninterested and clearly burned out. Asking a simple question felt like an inconvenience to them. Tables weren't cleared, and we were left sitting with dirty plates. The price, considering the experience, is a complete joke. This quality does not justify the cost in any way. We came expecting an all-you-can-eat Asian buffet and left with disappointment and regret. I will never come back and would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Year 2026 it seems like price just went up $17.99 for basic lunch buffet ... it's getting expensive read more

Fly palace today. Killed 2 at my table b4 I made the mistake of hitting the buffet. Place is run down, all the walls, floors, chairs,tables l, ect are sticky, worn, dirty. Flys everywhere. 20 per person on a Friday, same offerings as a Monday at lunch. Staff was OK I guess, not attentive but what do u want from them at a buffet. Surprisingly tho no mud butt afterwards. read more

Buffet Palace - Extra protein in the fruit salad - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Dead Roach ON THE BUFFET COUNTER Staff didn't seem surprised. Lost my appetite. Cleanliness concerns--definitely won't be back. read more

Buffet Palace - Dead roach on/in the food. - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Really good value for the price! One of the best buffet spots in Austin, and the Korean dishes are amazing! read more

Buffet Palace - Various sushi, lo mein, orange chicken, beef short rib - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Dreadful. Disgusting. Unclean. An experience only for the daring. Went a long time ago and was curious if they had improved. Just the opposite. Why this place hasn't been shut down by the health department permanently is amazing. read more

food was terrible. went back to get something different and there was a roach walking across the buffet. I took a picture and showed it to a staff member she didn't care. the health dept needs to visit this place. I tried to post a picture but not having any luck. No one spoke English either. read more

I mean it's a buffet place so don't go in thinking you're getting some fine dining establishment. The options are decent, the food is decent, the service is good. It gets fairly crowded at times, but everyone seems to mesh together well and stay out of each others way. I'd be careful with some of the seafood, but the cooked Asian/American food is pretty good. Better than Panda Express, but nothing out of this world. It's worth it if you're a big eater, which I am not, so it's not really a "deal" for me to go there because I'm done after a plate. read more

Food was fair to good. However, the upkeep of the restaurant was extremely poor. Makes you wonder what the kitchen looks like. The outside concrete walkways were covered in gum and other debris that clearly has been there for years. They need to powerwash it. Inside, the walls and flooring were in poor repair and appearance. Renovation is long overdue. The only positive was the employees - friendly and responsive. read more

What can I say about buffets? All you can eat. I've been to many buffets, and honestly, this is one of the best for the price. Everything was fantastic except the egg rolls. All the other food made up for that. All the veggies were fresh, and all the food was prepared well and at perfect temperature. I had to go back for seconds of the fried rice as that was absolutely perfect. The service was fast and friendly. There's a large free parking lot. Disabled parking spaces. Entrance into the restaurant has two wide doors, easy access for wheelchairs. I looked around at other patrons to see how they were enjoying their meal. And, yes, they had big smiles on their faces. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for individuals, couples, and families. Children friendly with a HUGE variety menu. read more

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We did recently go there this past Sunday. Online it said the price was $14.95 a person. That was clearly wrong. We took our three grandchildren, 7, 9, and 13. When we got our bill it was $108 for the five of us. That included a discount for the nine and the 7-year-old. There was no printed receipt to let us know what the exact prices were per person. But the bill was shocking! They did have a very genuine variety of Asian foods and a lot of seafood and sushi. I can understand having higher prices for the kinds of food that they made available. However, not knowing all this we went there expecting to eat at a buffet with our three grandchildren. There was no way that they were ever going to be able to eat their money's worth or even close since most of the foods they served were not foods that children eat. We did not know that before going. We've been to plenty of Asian buffets before and never had this problem and paid a lot less. I'm sure it's a great deal for people who eat a lot of the kind of foods that they serve. However, that wasn't our family. We were looking for the basics. But nowhere in their online profile did it make it clear what we were getting ourselves into until it was too late. If you're looking for a place that serves a lot of seafood with legs still attached etc and several other more authentic Asian salads etc This place might be for you. But it's definitely not for us and especially not for our grandchildren. read more

The food here has really gone downhill since my last visit several years ago. I'm not sure how they did it, but the crab & cheese stuffed wontons tastes extremely undercooked and stale at the same time. The egg rolls seemed to be mostly cabbage and had no flavor. I was excited to see Vietnemese spring rolls until I bit into the first one. it was basically noodles and lettuce and the peanut sauce looked and tasted like it was never changed, but just occasionally topped off. The fried orange shrimp were a chewy disaster coated in thick, congealed sauce. The fried rice was the best part of my meal which is really sad. We each got an ice cream cone, but somehow it seemed as though a lot of water and was added in. I've never had soft serve ice cream taste like this...how do you mess up a little cone with a bizarre ice plus some kind of white congealed liquid is beyond me. I understand pinching pennies, but it would be better to just get rid of the ice cream machine. The kicker was our bill for 2 people with no drinks...41.88 with a 15% tip! Needless to say we will not be coming back ever. I'm being generous with that second star. read more

The food here can be hit or miss sometimes. One day you come and it's the greatest and the next it taste old and cold. They need to work on being a little more consistent. But the service is always great here. The location always feels good never too hot. The restrooms could use a little work. Other than that it's a decent place to eat. No if only they would switch to Coke. I'd give them 5 stars for that. read more

It used to be better years ago. Went back to check it out, the hostess seemed to hate her life, nobody welcomed you. Some of the food was ok, some was cold, some was greasy. Wontons were not heated through, half of the ingredient cards from the sushi were not there. Sad ambience. Will not be coming back anytime soon. read more

This is a solid choice for a Chinese Food buffet given that few buffets are ever outstanding by the very nature of being food cooked for groups of varying tastes for long periods of time. They have a wide variety including your Chinese buffet standards along with a noodle bowl option, sushi, cold sides, and of course an array of desserts. The food was plentiful and they did a good job of refreshing the food during our visit. The sauces on the sesame chicken, orange shrimp, and green beans were very good. The fried foods were very crisp but some of the food did seem a bit overcooked. Our servers were nice and attentive and did a good job coming by to get drink orders when new people joined our party and kept your glasses filled and plates cleared. The restaurant itself is a bit rundown. There are scuff marks or worn off finish on the wood floors and it seems there may have been some issues with flooding at some recent point in time as there were some large fans pointed at the floor when we were there. read more

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For once, authentic Asian food in Austin. You get a prolific choice of eastern and western foods from Cajun crawfish to Korean kalbi. My fave were the fried azuki bean sesame balls. read more

Buffet Palace - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is amazing especially the spicy raw marinated crab is seriously underrated! I love the Korean options Definitely one of the best buffets in town for price to value. Great service too and amazing selection read more

Very tasty with many options for all of your Asian food desires. The egg drop soup is especially good and I also like that they have quite a few options of sushi. The sushi is mediocre as you can expect but it is all you can eat. The service is fast and efficient and the ambiance is high ceilings with a attractive decor. The food is hot and fresh! read more

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The restaurant offers a diverse selection of dishes that cater to various tastes, making it easy to find something you'll enjoy. Personally, I loved the bbq short ribs and the flavorful salt and pepper crabs and shrimps. The sesame balls served for dessert were a delightful end to the meal. The service at Buffet Palace was efficient and attentive, with servers always ready to assist. It was reassuring to know that if I needed anything, I could simply ask and it would be taken care of promptly. However, the ambiance of the place left much to be desired. The restaurant could definitely benefit from a thorough cleaning or even a remodel. The state of the bathroom was particularly disappointing, as it was dirty and far from hygienic. , I would rate Buffet Palace a 3 out of 5. While the food is good, the cleanliness issues detract from the overall dining experience. read more

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For what it is, a high-volume, low-cost Asian buffet, this place is among the best, IMHO. Nothing is really exquisite, like made to order pricey places would serve, but it's all fresh, good, and satisfying. The sushi is fine, and mostly consists of various rolls. You won't find nigari or sashimi here, they just stick with what they can make in their parameters. Not too much cream cheese crap, and, if like me, you find cream cheese to be an abomination where sushi is concerned, you can avoid it entirely. I wish they had a good seaweed salad like you get at sushi joints, but the salads they do have are excellent. I especially like the Bean Sprout and Spinach varieties. They have the other standard Asian buffet stuff, including chicken wings and dumplings and green beans. They also have way better dessert options than their closest rival, Buffet King up north. All in all, a solid place. read more

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Disgusting! I have been coming to the buffet Palace for many years and it was always good but last night it was revolting. The food was awful like it had been left over from lunch. It was also very cold and had a very nasty flavor to it. The whole restaurant looked like it was in a state of decay, the bathrooms were vile, and the tables and chairs looked as though they hadn't been cleaned at all. I really don't think I'm gonna be eating there again and that place needs to be reported to the board of health. read more

Food is just ok but what really stands out is state of repair of the building. Flooring is completely worn out. All furniture is worn and dingy. Bathrooms, including the hallway to the bathrooms, have wet floors with fans placed to dry (and the fans look like they're permanent). The stucco outside is damaged and poorly patched. Ice cream machine "out of order" sign looked like it had been there weeks. Honestly looks like no serious repair or maintenance since the original opening years ago. In need of a full renovation. If the restaurant was clean and and in good repair, it would be a 3-4 rating. read more

Well other than the restroom sewer smelling throughout the restaurant and the sign on the door, where the city shut them down it's ok! read more

Buffet Palace - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been to buffet palace numerous times. there's so much to eat there and food is consistent. I'm never disappointed. I particularly like the ribs. I recommend. it's self serve. It's not fancy, but reliable And reasonabl. read more

If you want to stuff your face full of b-level food for a reasonable price, then this is the place to come. Normally, I prefer to dine at superior restaurants, but when I need a calorie/carb refill, then I come here. I normally don't like sitting next to the riff-raff, but I know that I'll be full for the rest of the day. The ambiance and service are on par with most Chinese buffets. read more

Food was old and stale! All the rice variations were stale and looked several days old. Crab rangoons were hard to bite which means they were old and stale. Servers where not cleaning buffet area. Avoid this place. read more

Yummy! Had my 2022 Christmas here and it was delicious! Really enjoyed the vibe. I was going to take a star off for service because it wasn't that good, but it was Christmas and they were super busy so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Plus they weee all super friendly! Great selection of food, super for everyone: single people, dates, and families. I think they also had a fair share of vegetarian too! read more

Buffet Palace - Buffet goodies! - Chinese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food was good. Kids loved it. Many choices and fresh. Good fried dishes. Very cheap for the varieties you can choose from. Bathroom was terrible!! Poop diapers everywhere. Nasty and discussing. Cannot believe how bad it was. Very trash bin was full and paper dirty towels were everywhere. After the bathroom, I lost my appetite and started to wonder the safety of food .. maybe because it was weekend and packed with little kids.. but still it was unreal how bad the bathroom was! read more

It's a Chinese buffet in a suburban part of Austin, Texas. Read the previous sentence aloud to yourself and then manage your expectations accordingly. Then, you won't be disappointed. As Chinese buffets go; this one is actually pretty good. Just follow the "rules" listed below Buffet Rules: 1. NEVER come to a buffet at opening time. You're eating last nights leftovers. 2. DON'T go for "filler foods". Get the higher value items first. There's a reason the line starts at rice, noodles, etc. Skip those and come back for them on your second trip. 3. EAT at a time when the buffet is busy. Quality and freshness is better. So, to recap: NEVER DON'T EAT ...at a buffet. You're paying for it whether you get one plate or six. Get your money's worth. 3 stars is as high as I will ever go for a Chinese buffet. As Yelp states..3 Stars = A-OK read more

We last came here 4 years ago on Christmas and we wanted to go back. It was very busy but we were seated right away it was very crowded but we had our drink order taken right away and we were off to the very large buffet everything from rice seafood and desserts. Crab shrimp soups salads. Peach cobbler ice cream machine and go back as much as you want. Something for everyone come try them out you won't be disappointed read more

I have been coming here for several years this is me an my daughters favorite place, but I have noticed the ac is not working anymore like it used to it's extremely hot not enough fans to cool u down over crowded, The manager seems very upset or angry all the time over all the food is good read more

The food was really good and had many options. The environment was lively and enjoyable.