Last week my family went there and have good time. The food is good but the cost to night. But the service is needed to improve. So I would like to give them 3 start. read more

Very disappointed in this business. My family ate here today for lunch and the staff gave my niece a very hard time about her service dog. The dog was properly attired and it was very clear he was a service dog. The 1st round of ignorance came from the man seating us. When my niece spoke to the manager just before we walked out the door, the manager told her that if HE had been aware we were there when we came in, he would have refused to seat us because Sundays are busy and seeing a dog would have upset the other customers. He pointed out a sign on the door stating that no dogs were allowed. Seriously? These people are clearly uninformed on the law. They'll never get our business again. I'm only giving 1 star because giving no stars is not an option. Shame on you people. read more

The hot food was cold. I told the manager that the food should be 140 degrees, not 70 and she said, "We just open". No really, she said those exact words. Holy firecracker Batman. This place is a wreck. read more

I'm really impressed with this place. There's one thing I must warn you on. The skewer station tends to leave splinters in their grilled veggies. They were soo good that I inhaled them ... It was unfortunate that one of those splinters got logded in my throat. I would give the fact this occurred half my fault for gorging on the awesome food. The other half of the blame should be on the grill chef who probably scrapes the veggies off with a knife causing the splinters to be the additional part of your meal. I'm writing this as a warning to those who like to eat here. I will most certainly be back. I just will be way more careful. Parents should inspect what their kids eat. I don't think a younger person could deal with a splinter caught in their throat for over 24 hours. When this first occurred I had no Idea what was caught in my throat. Honestly I was embarrassed and didn't inform anyone of my discomfort. It wasn't till the next day I decided to gargle salt water only to discover what the foreign object in my throat had been all this time. Upon discovery I thought I could call the restaurant manager and let them know ... but maybe it's better I write my discovery here. I don't want this place to close over mistake that I could do at my own backyard bbq. I just want people to learn from my experience. Once again I like this place ... just be careful. read more

My wife and I used to go to Buffet Palace for lunch or dinner almost every trip we make to Austin. (we live in Wimberley, TX) Over the years we have seen it go from real good to a one star level today. Today the food was so bad that we have decided to not ever go back there. There was no flavor to the various food items, the food was lukewarm to cold and the consistency was off. Sorry, Buffet Palace, but you have now ranked yourself among the many yucky mass eat places. read more

The food doesn't look very good but it's actually not bad. Unfortunately the staff are kind of ornery. Also the bathrooms need a really good cleaning. I still come here every now and then because I just love Asian buffet. But hopefully they can make some of these improvements. read more

Nice place, good food, good service. Love all the sushi available. But went in with me, my husband, 3 year old, and an infant car seat and we were sat at a table- sounds ok but when I asked for a booth because of the car seat the host said oh it'll be ok on the chair.... Umm ok. And then only gave us 2 silver wear and when I asked for a third she said he's eating too? As if 3 year olds don't eat -or at least pick off my plate or want deserts. And then charged us for 3 adults when I guess my 3 year old looks over 10...? Just saying. read more

This will be my last visit to Buffet Palace. We ordered a milk for our 2 year old who promptly spit it our saying yucky and wiping her tongue with a napkin. Yes they brought us not just spoiled but rancid milk. I understand that this is a buffet and multiple people go up and down the line so there's always a case for something other than food to be in your food. But this was a brand new just brought out of the kitchen pan of noodles that had a hair in them. GROSS! Never again. read more

Took a bite, spit it out and walked out. Nasty! tasted like 2 week old food. I like bad Chinese food but this was rancid old food

We're a buffet loving family, and hadn't had much luck finding a good place in town. Well, we found it here! The buffet is geared towards more Korean food. There wasn't one dish that looked sketchy; it was all quite fresh, and everything was well seasoned. My husband loved all the Korean meats, and I enjoyed all the salads, soups, and sushi. The restrooms and restaurant was clean. Even though we live in the Milwood area, we won't hesitate to drive to this location for a good meal. read more

Good variety on the buffet. Sushi seems to be on the cheap side, avoiding real fish and using vegetables and such instead. read more

Unusually diverse buffet featuring dishes that go beyond the typical steam table fare. Food includes Korean, Japanese, and Chinese cuisines with a few random surprises. Sushi selection was amazing. Everything was very fresh. Absolutely worth a drive from Cedar Park! read more

This is hands down the best buffet in Austin. I've never had a bad meal here. Everything is pretty tasty but the highlights are the galbi (on weekends), the seafood salad, chicken wings, terriyaki chicken, dumplings, veggie fritters, Jap chae, and the sushi is pretty good for buffet sushi (which is not an easy accomplishment). I've been coming here for over 11 years and it's always a good experience. Service is good even when they are busy. The bathrooms could be a little better, as partitions in the men's room stalls are falling apart. There's lots of good dessert there too, including pies, cakes, ice cream, and cobbler, all of it looks appealing and fresh. read more

Lots of choices for a good price. It was super busy, but the service was great and buffet style means no wait! Sushi was pretty good for a place that is all you can eat. Loved the salmon, teriyaki chicken, been sprouts, peach cobbler, and the assortment of Sushi rolls read more

I won't be back again. Dishes were dirty and were the tables and chairs. They were very sticky. Its all about being clean and this restaurant was not. We got there about 10:55 and noticed that even the parking lot was dirty and that no one was bothering picking up the trash out side. The only reason I went was because a customer of mine recommended it. Not good. read more

I will NEVER go back to this restaurant again. On June 23, 2018, I went to the Buffet Palace and got a take out meal. The total for this meal was $8.39 however they charged my debit card $13.39. This is the second time that they have added a "tip" to my debit card. For What!!!!! Handing me a take out carton??? THIEVES read more

The absolute worst! Food was so old cold and terrible that I couldn't even finish my plate. I decided to leave without finishing eating and let the front person know upon checkout. They still charged me full price and had absolutely nothing to say for themselves. Poor service and bad food. I will never go back. read more

I was a server at this location for about two years and boy do I have some things to tell you! First of all - don't eat the sushi. The only time they make fresh sushi is when they NEED to make more. So if they make a type of sushi that isnt as popular and it sits for hours, thats what you're eating. I honestly don't know how this passes health code?? Second - I had a guest complain that she had seen tiny white bugs in her stuffed mushrooms. I thought she initially was kidding or trying to get a free meal, but as I looked closer, she wasnt kidding. I immediately apologized and ran with their plate to the owner's wife and showed her the dilemma. She told me she couldnt see what I was talking about and told me to comp their meal anyways. Here's the catch - she never took the batch of "old" stuffed mushrooms of the buffet!! So people continued to eat these mushrooms! Yuck! This grosses me out because I used to eat these all the time. I believe the bug infestation has alot to do with the fact that they do not cover the mushrooms (and other appetizers) after they are prepared in the back! They sit uncovered all night and day until they need to restock the buffet. Third - The grilled veggies are cut and thrown into an open container and kept their throughout the day until they need to be scooped out and thrown on the grill. The are kept by the grill close to the floor! At this time I want to inform you of the roach infestation they have. I wouldnt want to eat anything close to the floor with an infestation going on. The roaches are usually in the kitchen and under the sinks in the server stations - especially the one by the restrooms. Fourth - The older waitstaff (headwaits/ managers) are racist. They cringe and ask the hosts when a certain race walks through the door to seat them in another section. I brought this fact up in a meeting we had and the owner replied, " Oh come on! Who isn't racist!" I was completely thrown back by that response??? Overall, please take my words seriously, I have worked here for years and know what goes on! I couldn't stand the fact that they couldn't take care of their customers let alone their employees. Simply put: Don't eat here! read more

I am Chinese. I work at A_ _ Computer company. I really enjoyed this restaurant last winter season. I go there at least once a week. I just realized this restaurant is soooooo hot!!! One day I asked to server why here is so hot. They said the owner knows about it. But he doesn't want to fix it. Please fix the AC for customer and employee. I can't eat food because it's too hot. Plus, if somebody expect seafood, here is not good for it. read more

The food was no different than any Chinese food, maybe a bit more slimy. But the WORST thing was all the children sticking their hands in the food. I saw this happening constantly. Children running around touching everything. I'm am disgusted. Stay away from buffets. Also, there was a very dirty diaper in the bathroom. read more

Went there for the 1st time with my husband,mother, and 3 month old daughter. I will never go back. I aksed for a high chair and the waitor told me I could not have a high chair at a booth, never once had my drink refilled and we were there for an hour. Food was cold even under the lights, and the buffett was dirty. I went to the restroom and there were mouse traps visible and there were 2 toilets out or order. The service horrible, restruant filthy, and food not so good. Will NEVER go back. read more

Had passed this place a few times, and finally decided that it was time to try it. Upon entering, you notice right away that the buffet isn't set up like a normal Chinese buffet. The dining areas almost feel more like a cafeteria then a restaurant, but this didn't bother me much. I love that the benches along the edge of the dining area have full panels between benches for almost complete privacy. The food wasn't bad to say the least- I've been to a lot of Chinese buffets in my time, and this was definitely on the higher side as far as quality. I've been twice, and this last time we arrived about an hour before closing- we left about 15 minutes prior, and they were still putting fresh dishes out...impressive, as any buffet I've ever been to stops serving fresh food no less then 45 minutes before the doors close. I really like the orange shrimp and pot stickers here, and their sushi selection isn't bad for a buffet. They are quick about getting dirty plates off your table and are courteous and friendly enough. I plan on going back and taking friends with me as well! read more

Eating sushi that is not fresh is like eating roadkill. Ewww. If you are going to a place with "buffet" in the title, I guess you are looking for quantity, not quality. Here, you will certainly find lots and lots of food, ranging from more greasy to less greasy. Is it good? Sometimes. I would eat the sushi if I see them replace the dish. If you must go, go when it will be the most crowded to get the freshest food. read more

yet it is the best, most delicious buffet I've seen in America !! there are Chinese, Korean and Japanese cuisine!

A true Chinese buffet, this establishment has it all. All the sushi you could desire, a wide variety of gluten free and vegan options, and sesame chicken that (excuse my French) can only be described as orgasmic. Buffet palace truly made me feel like I was transported to Southeast Asia and enjoyed a great home cooked meal before sleeping on my beanbag. The only lacking aspect was the quality of the food was subpar, my cashier was an 11 year old girl, and I could see the Nike factory downstairs from my seat. read more

I went at dinner peak and noticed they have definitely improved their fare.

This place has marked improvement over the last 5 years! It is a buffet place, so perfection isn't expected. They know their business well, and it shows! read more

Only if the dishes are clean. Leftover food on dishes that is quite obvious. And it happens every time I come to eat. Some QA on dishwashing is necessary. read more

Worst Fucken service ever the bitch never brought me napkins and never refill my drink couldnt even bring me my check the food gave me food poisining and i have bad diarrhea at the moment wont ever come here not even in the other lifetime would rather gone to mc donalds or even jack in the box fuck this place....!!!! read more

Best Chinese buffet I've been to in Austin and I've been to a lot. Great selection. Fresh food. Clean. Great service. I will definitely be here OFTEN read more

This place is the best! It is rare to find a restaurant that consistently offers such excellent quality food and service. I always walk out happy. All of the food is great but I especially like the mussels. read more

Food is fresh and I love the sushi bar its really good for a buffet. Its fairly clean and service is good. Great selection of dishes to choose from. This place is worth a try. read more

The original location on Anderson Lane was good back in the day. This one has gone down and fast. I found a roach frozen in ice in my water. I did not stay after that and I had not eaten yet. I left and have NOT been back....(shivers) read more

I've eaten here previously and had no issues. However, last Friday my friends and I along with two children were eating here when I found a roach fried into my chicken. We took it to the manager and showed her, she quickly grabbed it crumbled the tissue up and asked where we were sitting. We asked what that had to do with finding an insect in our food and she turned away. We will NEVER eat here again and its a shame that this business doesn't care for the health and well being of their customers. I feel bad knowing that people are continuously eating here daily. I have called the health department, hopefully something will be done to prevent others from the same experience. read more

Very clean, poor interaction at the reception. We were there at 630 pm, but the food was either cold, over cooked, hard from the heat lamps, stale and dried out, mislabled, or greasy. We were very disappointed and will not return. read more

Buffet Palace is a great place to eat if you are in a hurry and want to be stuff. the prices are pretty cheap if you compare to a fast food place. 10.95 for all you can eat compared to 15+ for something that doesn't even fill you up. You have plenty of space and the staff is pretty nice. You get sat almost immediately and always had my drink filled. all in all had no complaints. read more

Let me start by saying I have eaten here many time before and have enjoyed eating here but tonight was a different. The service has been and still is one of the better place's I have been but for the food this evening was not the best I have had before here. Most of what I had was cold as if it had been sitting out for quit some time. I had broccoli beef and as I stated it was cold as were the chicken strips. Husband had fried dumplings stuffed with pork and veggies as well they were cold as well. Over not one of my better times here with my family. read more

We were really impressed with this place. Let's face it chinese buffets usually contain an overload of extremely greasy food. Not Buffet Palace! They have some tasty salads and grilled vegetables along with Korean BBQ, not to mention a very large dessert selection. There is something for everyone. For $8.25, I definitely recommend this place for lunch. read more

It is more expensive than most places I go to, but it's all-you-can-eat seafood, so I can live with that. I'm a fan of buffets and I like all levels of Asian and Asian-inspired food (panda express, home-made by a native, fancy sushi place...). I love the crab and shrimp items, the standards like orange or sesame chicken, all the veggies, and the sushi. Go here when you're really hungry and in the mood for saucy delicious-ness. read more

Austin has a lot of weak and shady Chinese buffets, so this place is relatively great, but compared to some others I've been to in Houston and other parts of the country, it's just good enough to warrant visiting. All their food is perfectly edible and at least decent enough to eat (which already puts it a whole league over just about any other Chinese buffet in Austin) and they even have some surprise hits like their sushi, which is the best buffet sushi I've had outside of an actual sushi buffet. The biggest problem is the menu itself; this is a Chinese restaurant with no orange chicken or general Tso chicken, but somehow it has orange shrimp, an elaborate salad bar that takes up a quarter of the buffet, and 8 different kinds of sushi. Oh, and that sushi drives the price of this place up like crazy, as dinner costs like 13 bucks before tax. If you're fiending for all you can eat Asian food and don't have the wallet for Sushi Junai, give it a go, but don't expect to become a regular. read more