1st off... This is officially my 500th REVIEW! There are so many random Chinese buffets all around the world, but this particular 1 stands out to me because it brings back so many memories of when my mom was still alive while fighting breast and bone cancer. It was 1 of the very last places we ate together as a family back in the early 2000s and I can't help but think about her every time I come to this place. Aside from all that sentimental biased-ness, this China Buffet legit has a great amount of quality and choices for a business that's been around longer than some of the newer spots around here and everywhere. The parking isn't extremely bad because it's huge and it's shared with other businesses. It can get very very understandably crowded during the lunch and weekend rushes. For less than $20, I love coming here during their cheaper lunch times. Fridays, weekends and holidays is when they charge OVER $20, but with more food choices, of course. ALL their food is pretty damn good. Even though they don't have room for a hibachi guy like other places, I dig how they do the hibachi menus in the kitchen and put out the grilled chicken, thin steaks and grilled fish near their excellent choices of sushi! Now... their restroom situation is such a toss up because for the men's, there's only 1 freakin' toilet and the rest are urinals! It absolutely sucks when you eat all that food and you legit gotta go (which is a lot of their customers) and you can't promptly go because there's always that 1 guy just lolligaging on his damn cell phone instead of just taking the Browns to the Super Bowl, dropping off the kids and going on right away for others to do the same! That's like my only gripe along with the regular toss up of if you're going to a nice server who actually has somewhat of a decent personality to mix with at least decent customer service. There ARE servers who are really nice, but it's hard to tell who really stands out positively. ALL IN ALL, I love this place. It isn't perfect, but it feels like home to me. Need to go Number 2 after all that great food still? Do what I do and digest all that greatness and play Harold & Kumar BATTLESHITS at the Best Buy next to this place! LOLOLOL!!! Stay blessed! Love and miss you always, mom!! read more

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PLEASE READ!!! On April 25, 2026, between 7:00-7:20 PM, my family and I witnessed one of the most disgusting and unacceptable things we've ever seen at a buffet. A male Asian employee behind the sushi counter dropped an entire tray of toasted garlic bread onto the floor. It was loud enough that everyone nearby turned to look. At that point, any reasonable person would expect the food to be thrown away. Instead, he picked every piece up off the floor and put it right back on the tray. It gets worse. Another employee (a woman wearing a pink North Face shirt) then took that same tray and placed the bread out on the buffet line for customers to eat. This is completely unsanitary and a serious violation of basic food safety standards. Food that has been on the floor is contaminated with bacteria, dirt, and who knows what else. Serving it to customers is not only disgusting, it's a health risk. Management and the owner need to review the cameras during this time and address this immediately. This level of negligence is unacceptable. We were shocked, disgusted, and will absolutely not be returning. read more

I really wanted to like this place, as I love a good Chinese-American buffet. And they have a few great things here that I don't usually find at buffets (including scallion pancakes, walnut shrimp, and crispy fish fillets covered in brown sauce). But there are two things that really killed it for me. One: they mix the new, fresh food in with the old food, so that when you scoop the food you will get a really old chewy piece of food along with something absolutely delicious. Usually at buffets they get rid of the old stuff or they put the new stuff on the bottom of the tray and scoop the older stuff onto the top, but they mix it up here. I realized this with a few different foods I ate here on my recent trip. Two: there is a bug zapper in the back of the restaurant. It makes a really loud SNAP! POP! sound when a mosquito flies into it, and it's really distracting from a relaxing meal. It went off several times at dinner. I wish they just kept the doors closed so the bugs wouldn't come in at night. read more

My mom loves this place. Can't stop eating sesame balls. But there is a lot of fresh sushi and oftentimes there is a wait for a table for lunch. No idea how they keep the prices so low with the food quality. Oranges remind me of old school Asian places: so sweet. read more

Food, service, price are very satisfied. Waiting time was 40 minutes even Sunday. Ambiance was very crowded. But it was worthy. I will visit soon again. read more

I've been coming to this Chinese Restaurant for many decades and decided to give- high remarks both in the vast variety of dining choices along with the attentiveness of their staff and a very good ambiance of the very large establishment- which includes 2 dining rooms along with a separate room for both overflow and/or special parties/occasions! Again the food quality is very good- my personal favorites are besides the chow mein, fried shrimps, etc.- are the heavenly sugar donuts. Remember for example if your a senior or not- would you rather pay like $10+ at a burger place or a bit more and really get full- If time permits- I'd go here. I didn't post any food pictures but I did post current pricing and drink prices. I look forward to a return visit. read more

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Listen, if you're in the South Bay and want to be aggressively full and blissfully happy, China Buffet in Torrance is where it's at. So good that we ate there twice during my 7-day trip, and even did a custard bun fly-by just to grab dessert for my son. No shame. Worth it. They advertise as "New York style" Chinese food, and the buffet delivers: Traditional Chinese dishes? Check. Sushi bar? Check. Tons of seafood? You bet. Dedicated salad and dessert bars? Oh yes. Jello, fruit, cookies, cake--you name it. Even pizza for the picky littles who just want something familiar. My son (under 12) ate well and loved that the kids' price was based on age. Grown-up pricing shifts between lunch and dinner, but either way it's very reasonable for All-You-Can-Eat. The space is surprisingly big--no cramped aisles or awkward seating piles like some buffets--and we never had to wait, despite it being clearly a popular spot. Even though it's self-serve, the staff was attentive, fast with drink refills and plate clearing, and genuinely friendly. We will absolutely be back any time we're in the area. This place is a buffet legend, and if you're not leaving here full, happy, and slightly ashamed of how many crab legs you ate... you did it wrong. read more

Came here for our first time, little wait in the beginning since only one person charging you. The food was pretty good, was worth the price for the options. We did like the teriyaki chicken that's not pictured and the salmon not pictured as well. It was busy and only down fall is bathroom only two stalls with tons of people. It's not extremely loud people are to themselves which was nice. We would def go back. read more

China Buffet - 14. Orange Chicken 18. Honey Chicken 23. Seafood Delight - Chinese Near Me - Torrance, California

This is one of my top favorite buffet to eat in Torrance! I came here to eat with my aunt and her boyfriend and I was already full after one plate. The waiters greeted us and their service is a top-notch on my dictionary. When we needed help, they assisted us always. The ambiance is amazing, I loved the sitting area because of how visually pleasant the decor was. My aunt would tell me that the technique in buffet is to eat food that make you less full before eating the foods that make you full..but I ended up eating a lot because the food was delicious. The wontons are my favorite, very creamy and filling. The kebab was fresh but there was little flavor into it. The plate was very tasty and I thank all of the staff for the delicious food and atmosphere. read more

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A Good and Tasty Variety and we have been coming here for many years. Just sample what you like as many times as you want. You will be fine ! read more

China Buffet - My Beautiful Partner - Chinese Near Me - Torrance, California

Food is nice and warm and tasty the Variety is quite adequate love the sushi and the soup is outstanding desserts. Are the large variety, including fruit. Will be back soon. read more

We were there for a funeral reception. The buffet was well organized and was kept well stocked. Enjoyed the sushi and mussels!

I used to stay away from this place because back in the day it wasn't that great but I finally decided to give this place another shot after years of ignoring it. Food is great, service is great, price is amazing. I prefer going for dinner over lunch. Two large dining sections in each side of the buffet which is in the center right at the entrance so its exciting as you walk in. Hard to find a decent buffet around south bay, im glad this one made it through covid. read more

Came here on a Sunday for lunch. I pass by PCH all the time but have never been here so decided to give it a try. The wait was OK, less than 30 mins. It was kinda packed, somewhat noisy, but nothing too chaotic. The food looked really good, but it lacked flavor. The selection is wide and the pricing wasnt too bad. read more

Food was delicious and appetizing, service was great, felt very comfortable there ! I really liked the variety !

i love the large variety of food they have and for only a $20 all you can eat buffet restaurant, you definitely can't beat the price... i would expect the greatest of service though because they simply seat you then disappear after delivering your drink. they'll be honest quite lacking and basic all these years but that doesn't bother me much. read more

China Buffet - 2 PLATES OF GEN TAO & SWEET 'N' SOUR . SUSHI, , PEEL & EAT , , MACARONI SALAD & FANTASTIC MEAT FILLED DUMPLINGS... HAPPY EATS! - Chinese Near Me - Torrance, California

Love coming to this place. Food is great! Though, ice cream machine is not available. It's a must try. 6-11-2024 read more

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Sitting here right now. SOO BAD! Steamed corn was so soggy. Thought id be happy with corn on the cob, nope! I wanted to find just one thing edible. Had to spit my sushi out. I don't need to go further with this review. Anywhere but here. Trust me. Generally not picky, nor do I go out of my way to down any business, however not one single good thing. My soda sucked! ZERO STARS EVERT CATAGORY read more

It doesn't matter that it is all you can eat because the food is so unappetizing you won't want to eat anything. Service was ok, but the place seemed dirty. Like a lot of places in Torrance, the place is rundown and dated. I can't believe how much they charge for how little they provide. read more

Great food and a great price and great ambience. Great for early lunch. I'm actually on my way there today.

When you're really hungry go here everything is tasty Have been and invited friends & family here to eat together when we are really hungry! read more

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The food was mostly slightly worse than mediocre. Mabo tofu was good, little baos with yellow bean filling were good. All chicken dishes were mediocre (Kung Pao, Honey, Orange). Broccoli beef was mediocre. The shu mei were inedible. They were so dry, they were rock hard. The pork spareribs were covered in some weird red food coloring and is just about impossible to wash off of your fingers. It was still on my hands the next morning. Tiramisu cake was good, chocolate cake was horrible. I'm glad I got there at 3:30 pm on a Tuesday to pay the lunch price. I won't be going back. read more

Been going with my grandparents since I was a kid and now I'm taking my kids there. Always leave feeling full and the customer service is amazing. read more

Very good selections and good food. Service was also awesome. Been going here for nearly 20yrs. I keep coming back.

Family gathering at China Buffet was a hit. The amount of different things is tremendous. Everything was fresh and delicious. I stuck to a mostly keto style of their offerings to try to keep it healthy. This place has been a long time family favorite. read more

Stopped by this place on Labor Day. They had extended their weekend special so the buffet included plenty of seafood options (Cajun shrimp, crab, salmon, and more). Great dim sum options, sushi, and buffet standards. Service was great. Someone was always close by to bring refills and clear plates. It's definitely a great spot to visit again! read more

My girlfriend and I went on a Sunday and it was busy. They work fast with the tickets so you might get lucky. The food selections are quite good. I truly enjoyed the teriyaki chicken, general tso's chicken, beef broccoli, veggie fried rice, garlic mushrooms, and the fruit and jello. The veggie Lo Mein wasn't flavorful, but everything else mentioned definitely was. Wasn't too crazy about the orange chicken either. Service is great there so go check it out if you live in the area. read more

China Buffet - Chinese Near Me - Torrance, California

The good: It cost $17-18 per adult for lunch. I came right at 11AM when they opened so everything was very orderly, neat, and clean. The seats were mostly all empty outside of 3 other tables. It did get more crowded around 12-1PM. They have a private room area for larger parties. Kids under 3 are free. My toddler loved the green beans and chow mein. I enjoyed the tiramisu dessert the most out of the dessert options. They had a lot of seafood options fish, shrimp, imitation crab covered in bacon, octopus, and shellfish. I thought the price was great and I definitely ate my money's worth. I enjoyed the orange chicken and honey prawns. My husband enjoyed the almond cookies. I love going to buffets with picky toddlers because you can try all sorts of things and not commit to one dish. Then, you can come back for more! You can also order takeout here by paying $8.99/lb. The interior has a traditional Chinese-feel with wooden wall features and Chinese paintings. There are booth seats along the walls. There were many sushi options and it was nicely presented. The bad: The soft serve ice cream machine was out of order so instead they had a side fridge with cup ice creams (limit 1 per customer). I didn't see any crab legs. The carpet inside is dirty and the ceiling has stains but the restaurant overall felt fine to me. They have gloves for people to use but I noticed that a lot of people didn't use it (I, however, did!). The pudding desserts tasted very artificial and weren't very enjoyable. The interesting: They have outdoor seating! I've never seen a buffet with an outdoor seating option. I am not sure what makes the place "New York style." read more

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Impressive as everything was fresh and tasty. We enjoyed ourselves The service was great and employees did a good job

It's been quite a while since I've been to a seafood buffet. My elderly mom loves this place, so here we are. The variety is quite a lot, but as suspected the quality is only so so. The tuna poke was a nice surprise, but the salmon poke was a bit suspect to me. As I understand it, the service of the waitstaff can be a bit hit or miss. We were actually pleased with their prompt removal of plates and such. If your party likes this type of fare, it's an ok place. read more

A good place to eat if you want the classic "cheap Chinese buffet" experience. The food is decent, the selection is good, and the restaurant is reasonably clean. It's not high end, but you knew that before you came. The only reason I don't come more frequently is because the price is a tad higher than I'd like. read more

As a Chinese, I was enjoying eating there. WILL DEFINITELY go again. Food is fresh, lots of Chinese traditional snacks, and it was a full house when we were there. read more

China Buffet - Chinese Near Me - Torrance, California

RUDE....RUDE....RUDE hostess'!!! if i'm paying $50.00 + cash tips, the customer should be able to sit anywhere they want! After all, we are adults and not kindergarteners!!! Customers are a jewel in the ruff!!! if u want to keep a sustainable business, better treat ur customers with the utmost respect and dignity!!! n.e.v.e.r c.o.m.i.n.g b.a.c.k!!!! spend ur hard-earned $$$ elsewhere, like hokkaido in long beach, ca!!! read more

China Buffet - Not worth the price to be treated like a, "second-hand citizen!!" - Chinese Near Me - Torrance, California

Food is really good but I suggest you get your servings from the pans just replaced to get the freshest since the one before could have been sitting for a minute. Underneath them is hot water to keep things to temperature. But if you are talking about fish or mussels you want them when they just set them down for the most tender. You can combine dishes for example the rice noodles with vegetables or beef or shrimp. Lots of variety. They get daily deliveries, so constantly replacing but after 3pm there's a lull and depending on the day will determine how busy it can be. Friday at 12, it was hopping, everybody must've gotten their security checks. Lot of seniors, there is a discount. But people of all ages and races. Servers aren't "nice: but efficient. Not too expensive. Weekends are more expensive than Monday through Friday afternoon. I was even thinking of going by myself one of these days. Maybe Friday, though busy. they have those mayo topped mussels so good! But like I said, go get yours when they set out their second tray, guaranteed tender, succulent and tasty. Yum! read more

It's really homey in China Buffet. You can have take out for less than ten dollars a pound for seafood, for less than nine dollars a pound for other items besides seafood. AYCE All You Can Eat. So this was nearly my OMAD One Meal A Day. I cheated and I had one piece of french toast for breakfast, one mini bowl of macaroni and cheese for lunch, and two pieces of Honey Butter Calbee Potato Chips when I got home. Haitai brand is also good, but haven't tried the Lays. Japanese; Korean; American. Calbee I got is made in the Philippines though. China Buffet is quality as well. The restaurant fits nearly 200 people, including a private banquet room. They are open for holidays, which is really nice. We had a family dinner for New Year's Eve just now and every body was just tucking in, or eating food heartily. The adventure is in the photos. Every dish was really good. Had seconds on sushi, the fried rice was very tasty and delicate. Crispy shrimps I ate with heads and tails on; I heard somewhere that's good for the body's constitution to do once in a while, and they tasted fabulous. Also mildly seasoned, the contrast of the crackling outsides with the moist insides was terrific. These made me not miss crabs (of which there were, halves of shell on mud crabs also deep fried) and lobsters (of which there were none). The string green beans were very good. Had short ribs, mushrooms, clams and mussels cooked in various savory sauces. I decided on peaches Mandarin oranges pear, a bowl with fruits and syrup, for finishing up with dessert. Had a cool raspberry iced tea, followed up by a glass of refreshing water. With the soup it's five courses, see? It just goes one two three five. What are you doing New Year's? (236) read more

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Liked that they did have a variety of food. But nothing there was outstanding. We also went there towards the end of the night, so not sure if that made a difference. read more

Food was horrible. The chicken had no flavor and was gummy. The fried rice had no flavor. The dumplings were soggy. The Korean ribs were so rubbery my mother couldn't even tear it. The Filipino donuts looked like they were stuffed with soggy chicken and tasted so bad my mom literally got up and went to the car and left my brother and I in the restaurant alone. We paid almost $100 for 3 people and weren't even there for 20 mins total it was so bad. The Dr. Pepper and steamed rice was pretty gas though. Anyways, don't come here. read more

Casual atmosphere. Family oriented. Friendly. Nice. Food is ok. Most cuisines . Variety.

We have been coming to this location since it opened. It was our father's favorite place to eat. Since he is no longer with us, we thought we'd go there last night for his birthday, to celebrate him. We had not been back since Covid. The food was absolutely awful! Many trays of food mostly empty, even after I mentioned this, the trays were not replenished, and the food was cold. The soup I took was literally cold. How does soup get cold? I don't believe they would have passed inspection, had the health dept showed up last night. And at $25 a person, that is totally unacceptable. We won't be back. read more

I usually hate buffets but when I heard the rave reviews I had to try it. Unbelievably cheap, delicious Chinese food!!!!! The sushi is okay but you're not there for that- Tokyo central is right next door. The price for getting all of your Chinese food favorites is cheaper than ordering one entree at a takeout spot. Staff is nice, buffet is very clean and the hot meals are constantly being replenished, you can see them making the sushi right there. Again, it's a buffet, but the only buffet I'll go to. read more