Decent buffet spot in Dublin! Asian theme foods, good selection. What I thought was unique and haven't seen anywhere else yet was they make their on milk teas and drinks, and have some other brand bottled drinks too. Drinks are included with the price. There's also a Malatang station which is like make your own hot pot. I haven't seen that anywhere else either. I really liked their sui Mai in the dim sum section. That was actually pretty legit! Don't come in with restaurant quality expectations. It's a buffet, and it does have that mass produce buffet quality to it. But sold items were a hit and some were a miss. Definitely try it during their weekday lunch princes if you can to get a good taste of it for a good price! read more

East Bay Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Dublin, California

Came here on my husband's birthday to celebrate. They allow 2 days before and after the actual date, but we came on his actual birthday. It was a Monday evening, thought it won't be too crowded but I was wrong. Although it was not full house but definitely a lot for a weekday. There is a lot of food variety to choose from. From sashimi/sushi to malatang. They even have a cooler for drinks. Food quality is good in general, but even I tried only a little of each I still couldn't try them all. Service there is not bad, staffs are friendly. Will definitely go again read more

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East Bay Buffet takes over from the old McNamara's Steak House and is already attracting good-sized lunchtime crowds. Our babysitter took our son here a few times before we even heard of the place. Apparently he's a fan and one of the waitresses even recognized him as a regular, LOL! Its as Asian-themed buffet with some unique features. I came here for lunch twice and had an excellent experience both time. Some of my favorite items were: 1. Sushi and sashimi of course - light, fresh, and always an excellent starter. No guilt with seconds for sushi! 2. The custom build-your-own-noodle station. I recommend tossing some mushrooms, green bok choy, egg noodles, and a healthy helping of lamb or beef with the spicy Mala Tang broth. 3. The drink section is impressive. Yes there's a a soda fountain but also a fridge full of bottled water, boba tea, various Asian iced teas and grass jelly drinks, and zero-calorie sparkling water with flavors like strawberry, lychee, and white peach. 4. The hot entrees have both deep-fried and sauteed items. I do recommend the boiled spicy fish. The cheese pizza is also super popular, and I wish they crank out more of it. 5. For the dim sum section, the custard buns are always a big hit. 6. Lastly, the fruits all seem very fresh. Our son loves the watermelon, grapes, oranges, and both honeydew and cantaloupe. Service is fast and friendly. The staff does an excellent job of clearing plates. They also have clean restrooms and wipes/sanitizers everywhere. I can see coming back again for lunch, though I'm not sure whether dinner would be worth the added price. read more

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It's an all you can eat buffet you pay when you come in then serve yourself they have a nice variety of food to choose from. I loved the shrimp for the salad they were deveined which is a must for me. More Asian style food but you can find something you like. I will come again read more

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Came here to say on a Saturday for lunch around 11:45 and by the time we left they were packed! They have a ton of seats and you can definitely tell this used to be a Japanese steakhouse, but the decorations inside are still nice. I like that they have a lot of different selections and types of food like porridge bar, Malatang bar, dim sum, bar, sushi, bar, cold appetizers, bar, and chocolate fountain. The food was all a little bit better than decent so honestly better than your run of the mill buffet. What's also amazing is drinks are included, but they also didn't skimp on the selections. They had a lot of juices, bottled drinks, milk teas, & coffee! For the price, it can't be beat. Kind of wish they had a better seafood selection the crab legs at the time we went was just the seafood boil and it was a little bit hit and miss but all the crawfish felt really fresh. read more

East Bay Buffet - Sushi bar - Buffets Near Me - Dublin, California

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Just got back from vacation and decided to try this place for a midweek lunch. Wow! First it's really clean, including the bathroom. The service was also great, they cleared our plates regularly. You pay as you enter and drinks are included. And when I say drinks, I don't mean the generic soda fountains. There were so many varieties of ... every (ok maybe I exaggerate) Asian brand drinks you can want. Not to mention milk tea and lemonades. I ended up drinking the strawberry watermelon lemonade---yummy. And they had real ice cream cups. Basically for the price (under $25 for lunch) the quality and variety was a pleasant surprise. There was a decent selection of sushi and Chinese food. The malatang station allowed you to personalize your soup. There's even chcken feet in the dim aum area. I wish I had more stomache space to try the chocolate fountain. We got there around noon on a weekday but it was getting more crowded as we left. I wish we lived closer, but it's definitely worth the drive for a special treat. read more

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My wife and I were so excited to try this buffet so we came at the start of lunch time today! From the outside, it looks like an old house-like structure that resembled an old Black Angus or even an Indian restaurant with maybe a ball-room inside.. either way it didn't look modern. As you come in, everything looks up to par with modern and simple dining tables & chairs; nothing was overly fancy. You pay first before being seated which was about $43 pp for Sunday lunch. We sat close to the restrooms which was convenient BUT there was a hallway/room next door to our area which had strong fumes from cleaning products like floor cleaning solution. It was strong and was unpleasant. The food buffet bars were super clean and well maintained. Employees are constantly cleaning around and making sure there is no mess around. The food option is really just regular to us. They didn't have too many things which was slightly disappointing. They had your typical dim sum options but they didn't have Siu Mai which is the main dish. They had a raw and seafood bar but nothing stood out other than maybe their sea snails. They didn't have duck, calamari, etc. I should also mention that the food lacked seasoning; it was too bland and needed salt. Everything here, you can find at your most basic Chinese buffet. I will say, I did like the "premium" steak bar which is a hot grill and you request to have some flat thin steak grilled up. These aren't big cuts by any means, more like flap steaks at like 4-6 ounces. My medium rare steak came out juicy and delicious. Next time, I'll just have this with fried rice. I will say, their drinks options at the station is pretty cool. Aside, from the soda machine, there is a fridge with different teas, water bottles, milk tea station, etc. there is even a freezer with lots of ice cream (strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla). Their fondue station is awesome with a chocolate fountain and some strawberries and marshmallows on the side. This is maybe the best part. Overall, this buffet is just ok. It's not mind blowing. Not sure if I'll be coming back?! It's a decent choice for those wanting an Asian buffet here in the area since there's not much. If you're looking for an Asian buffet with an incredible arrangement of food, head to Tomi Buffet in San Jose! It's legendary and known for its prestige buffet. read more

For a buffet, the food quality and cleanliness here was pretty good. I dined here for Saturday lunch and got seated right away. Note that you pay upfront before getting seated, and there's an 8% service fee that automatically gets added to your bill. I was pretty surprised at how good the sushi and sashimi were in terms of taste and fish quality. However, I wish there was tuna sashimi, which I typically see at similar buffets in the East Bay. The malatang bar was also pretty good, and there was a decent selection of hot food items. But I wish the dim sum section got restocked more often. I kept seeing a sign for xiao long bao (soup dumplings), but I never actually saw any during my entire 90 minutes there. There's a huge selection of self-service soft drinks, teas, and sparkling water available, which was nice. Note that the lobster tail and steak were not available during Saturday lunches, which I was totally fine with given the discounted lunch rate. read more

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I absolutely love malatang, so to see a AYCE malatang restaurant, I knew I had to check it out. I got two bowls, only because I wanted to also try the other food. I think the rest of the food is pure distraction. Because the malatang was my favorite, then the steak, then the sashimi. I love the drink fridges, I dont think I've been to an AYCE with that offered. Just a note, the drinks are mostly all fizzy. A good technique to fill you up I would probably come back for lunch. Not for Friday dinner again, the price tag is not worth if it I only think the malatang is worth it. read more

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Stopped by for lunch on a weekday and it was not busy at 11:00AM. By the time we left a little after noon, more people had gathered. Parking out front was plentiful and the restaurant was clean with plenty of seating. They have a sushi area where they have an employee making fresh sushi and cutting fish. He was very helpful in replenishing items and acknowledged and thanked me for adding to his tip jar. They have an area where you select your proteins, vegetables, and carbs and an employee will boil your food with the broth of your choice. He was also very appreciative when I added money to his tip jar. The buffet area was clean and had a variety of items from veggies to fries, dim sum, and various dishes. They had hot and sour soup and a seafood soup. I did not try their desserts but they had a variety including a chocolate fountain. Drinks and individual cups of ice cream are self serve but there is a sign warning you that the drinks must be consumed on premise and is not for taking out (unless you want to risk a separate charge for leaving with it). You pay up front, tipping is optional (I left a tip on the table), and staff were very quick to clear used dishes. Overall, food was good for buffet style and I would recommend ppl give this place a try. read more

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This place is THE best place to eat Chinese buffet at. So.. I'm not normally a buffet person because I do not eat alot and I don't always see the money being worth spending. However, this place is $39.99 pp plus tax, $4 extra for lobster and automatic 8% service charge added upon arrival when you have to pay your bill. With that being said, it is very very worth it. They have your usual Chinese food that you find at buffets, sushi, Cajun seafood boil, steak and lobster made fresh when ordered, ice cream and other desserts, chocolate fondue station with the works and unlimited drinks that are both American and Asian delights (Sodas, juice, tea, red/ white wines, beers, saki), ramen, other soups. Like you name it.. they had it... AND it it's all included in what you pay. Like it is literally all- you- can- eat. The place is very clean and they are constantly having a waitress by you that picks up your dirty items as soon as you are done. Our waitress was Hong and she was wonderful and super friendly. They give you 90 mins to enjoy everything.. but someone stated that when it isn't crowded.. they give you up to 2 hrs at times. The food is so good. Everything is flavorful. The only thing that could be better is that all the food shouod be served hot and not just warm. However, it will not change me giving them 5 stars. They have a Green Tea/Jasmine that was so yummy. I want to add that they make things super easy by having all condiments, sauces, utensils, cups, drinks.. everything accessible. We love the fact that My wife and I will most certainly go back because things were really smooth and enjoyable here. Also, I did not get pictures this time, I will next time though. read more

Our party of four arrived at 10:50 AM (they open at 11:00 AM) and there was already a line, so I'd definitely recommend coming early if you don't want to wait long. Once you get inside, you pay first and then you're seated at your table. You get 90 minutes to eat, which is plenty of time to enjoy everything. One nice option is you can pay an extra $4 per lobster tail, which is honestly a great deal, so why not! Just keep in mind there's an automatic 8% service charge added when you pay. If you're happy with the service, I highly recommend leaving an ADDITIONAL tip at the table because the busser staff works extremely hard and stays very attentive, constantly clearing tables quickly and efficiently. The food selection was a good variety (pictures added), and most of it was fresh and tasty. The only thing I didn't really care for was the egg custard, it seemed like it had been sitting in the warmer too long, so it wasn't light and fluffy and instead tasted a bit overbaked. After we had been seated for a while (we were slightly over the 90 minute limit), the waiter came around to each table and checked the receipts taped to the edge of the table. He politely mentioned, "There is a party reserved for this area at 1 PM," which felt like a kind way of reminding us our dining time was up without directly saying it. Either way, the 90 minute limit is their policy, so I completely understand that we should not over stay our time limit. Overall, a solid buffet with good options, hardworking staff and cleanliness read more

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First time coming here to this buffet. Yummy food! Especially the sushi, Chinese food, desserts, chocolate fountain , grab your own drinks via refrigerator. Nice staff; shoutout to the guys bussing the table and being on top of getting the plates cleared. Thank you. Atmosphere: loud (especially since we brought our baby and he started to get a bit fussy). Looking forward to coming back. read more

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I just love this buffet. Came here with my mom on a Tuesday when they opened at 4 pm. We were the very first customers. I noticed they were still cooking new dinner items to replace the lunch items. It took about 50 minutes for all the items to be 100% dinner items. ( I would definitely suggest coming for dinner instead of lunch ) We were definitely here for the crab legs and they were huge, fresh and delicious. The malatang soup was flavorful and many fresh ingredients. I read some of the other reviews before I came and they definitely take these reviews to heart ! I remember reading about someone complaining about double dipping into the chocolate fountain. ( Now they have a huge sign next to make sure nobody double dips ) My only complaint is that there were two flies that kept flying around the food. I told one of the staff and they killed the flies. The serving spoons and ladles were silver so when placed in the food for too long, they get really hot. My mom went to grab one of the serving spoons and she burned her hand. ( I hope they are able to check on this every 5 minutes so nobody else gets burned!) The service was attentive and they were all very kind. read more

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Pleasant surprise. The photos doesn't look so good, and the ambiance is really not so good. :) However food is awesome. So this is the newest Chinese premium seafood buffet competition to Tome, which has been the only option for years. I will compare them here. Carving station, this is one important part for meat lovers. Great grilled steak here, me and friends/family usually likes grilled than roasted, and quality of steak seems a bit up notch than Tome. A special lobster (weekend prices only), good freshness and properly steamed. Don't have as good varieties in cooked and bbq Chinese dishes like tome but have snow crab (steamed and stirred fried) and also have big sea snails, and oysters. There is only stirred fried noodles, but they have beef intestines stew and other dim sum. Sushi and sashimi, no comparison, Tome is the best everywhere. Same for sweets and fruits. Beverages this wins the prize for any buffets, bolba tea, iced tea, soda and others. Overall unless really misses sushi and sashimi (that there are other competitors like ultra sushi), at least don't need to drive all the way to San Jose, tri-valley has its own now. NOTE: Family gone in a Saturday without lobster and carving station and a lot less stuff with a lower price (thought both days were the same) and were very disappointed, so my review is only for Sunday with $40+ pricing. read more

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Is it just me, or have there been a lot more buffet spots popping up lately in the Bay Area? I recently came across East Bay Buffet in Dublin through an online article, and I knew right away I had to check it out. Since the restaurant just opened, the interior is, as expected, very clean and modern. One thing I noticed, though, was that the hallways connecting the dining areas to the buffet stations were quite narrow, making it slightly tricky to navigate through the crowd. That said, I really appreciated how the food stations were separated into distinct sections for different cuisines, helping disperse people a bit and preventing the main area from becoming too congested. As for the food, the Malatang station was a standout. You can customize a bowl with ingredients you like such as noodles, mushrooms, vegetables, and a variety of meats; then choose a broth for it to be cooked in. I opted for the house-special bone broth, which was rich, milky, and absolutely delicious--I'd definitely get it again. If you're not in the mood for soup, they also offer the option to have your selections grilled instead (like in Mongolian grill kind of style). Another highlight for me was the dim sum section. This was hands down the best dim sum I've ever had at an AYCE place. They had a great variety: spareribs, tripe, pork dumplings, steamed buns, chicken feet, and even sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf. Everything I tried was quite good. At the sushi station, while they don't serve sashimi during lunch hours, they do offer nigiri, which I appreciated and was delicious. The Chinese hot-food section, however, was a bit hit or miss. I was excited to try the fried shrimp with mayonnaise, but it ended up being too salty for my taste. On the other hand, their Chinese-style pork ribs were tender and full of flavor. Another item I super liked was the spicy seafood dry hotpot. Although I didn't try them myself, they also had a range of other options like soups, pizza (if you're craving something American), salads, desserts, and even a chocolate fountain for dipping marshmallows or strawberries on a stick. One pleasant surprise was that drinks were included, and it wasn't just soda and water. They had a fridge stocked with cold drinks, including bottled teas, sweet white fungus soup, and even boba milk tea! I can imagine that being a big hit, especially with kids. The service was excellent. Staff were friendly, attentive, and they came by frequently to clear empty plates. I was genuinely impressed by how well the team managed such a busy environment read more

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We came here to celebrate a birthday on a Thursday 6:30 pm. Parking was not difficult to find but the restaurant was decently full. The staff was friendly, our birthday boy got free entry after having his ID verified. We paid upfront which was around $40 per person, then we were seated. The interior is quite nice! All drinks are self serve and are included with the entry price you pay. I did enjoy the free milk tea that they had available. Personally like my milk teas on the sweet side and it had some crystal boba in it! There were many drink options in the fridges and fountain dispensers too. Plates are under the counters and everything was labeled above the glass tops. I think some labels should have been labeled with more detail when it's not obvious what's inside. For example the egg rolls just said egg rolls, but it turned out the inside was all veg. Or the scallops obviously say scallop but it was clearly mixed with other ingredients. I think it's just better that people are informed of the facts, it helps reduce food waste anyway. We quickly saw how not everything had its own tong. The tongs noticeably had a mix of neighboring food on them. Other than that, I enjoyed the sushi and sashimi was good and seemed fresh. Most of the food had that authentic Chinese flavoring. The shu mai was an initial surprise as it did taste accurate. There were some small single steaks being served at the end of the grill area, they were not really seasoned, and the only available self serve seasonings are salt/pepper. I tried some crab legs, there was a decent amount of raw seafood (including snails), in the section near the sushi. They actually have gloves available by utensils and of course the cracking tool. I got zero use out of the tool unfortunately all the legs I got were not hard enough to crack I would've been better off with a pair of scissors if I could get some, but it was a bit painful trying to finish a leg at a time. They have a malatang/grill bar where you can built a bowl but I ran out of space before I could give it a try - it did look good, I was told there is a bone broth option which I like. That was a cool standout! The dessert bar was sparse. The options are somewhat standard for the average Chinese buffet but never that memorable (mini cakes, jellies, cut fruit). I got a single maraschino Cherry for fun and it was surprisingly bitter? I tried the custard bao but the custard was very very liquid. There was a freezer filled with single chocolate/vanilla/strawberry ice cream cups by the drink corner. Notably, there is a chocolate fountain where you can coat strawberries or marshmallows. Our final rating would be a 3.5 it was decent and had a lot of fun options. The service I can't say much on since we only really interacted with the cashier, it was good everyone seemed nice/welcoming. But in the end it was alright and wasn't really somewhere we would frequent. read more

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It's been YEARS since I have gone to a buffet and I'm happy to have tried East Bay Buffet. While we went on a weekday for dinner and did not get lobster, that's ok. I think the food is isn't bad at all and the variety is great for everyone. I spent most of my time with the sushi or crab legs. Service is very quick when clearing your table. I was seated in the room by the food and in the future I would request to be seated elsewhere, as everyone was passing right by our table and it felt like an invasion of space when someone would brush you while you're eating. I'm a huge fan of the drink selection as well. read more

There is something so nostalgic about East Bay Buffet...I grew up frequenting Todai and Hometown Buffet (and loving it). It is where I first discovered flying fish roe sushi (the one with the tiny orange fish eggs on top), and this buffet has two types! Located next to INC 82 across from Casa Orozco, the restaurant has a spacious high ceiling interior with plenty of seating. We paid at the front counter first ($26.99 for AYCE weekday lunch) before we were seated at a booth near the drinks and ice cream fridge. The can of herbal tea was refreshing and I liked the honey pomelo (yellow bottle) more than I expected. The strawberry ice cream was also better than I thought (other flavors were chocolate and vanilla). Onto the mains! I could have just taken the whole plate of sashimi lol...like theoretically I could right? I'm used to seeing only nigiri at buffets so it was nice to not have to waste rice. The bar with Chinese food was loaded with good stuff: dim sum, 3 different types of sweet and sour meat, vegetables, fried rice, noodles, fried mussels, you name it. I loved the soup options; hot and sour soup, seafood soup, and sweet date soup are childhood favorites. A lot of people were taking advantage of the malatang bar which I will have to try next time. I was guaranteed to not eat anything else after a big bowl of hot pot lol. Their dessert and fruit bar had a lot of options (of course you have to have the signature colored jello). The chocolate fountain was fun; I didn't know the trick to chocolate covered strawberries was to immediately dunk it into iced water to avoid mess. Staff was friendly and very quick to clean up dishes you've finished as you move on to the next round. I'm sure they're also monitoring that you're not taking anything home but it didn't feel overbearing. I didn't try everything so I'll be back with more people who haven't been! read more

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This new buffet opened in my neighborhood, so naturally I have to go try it, right? Yes! It's a typical Asian/Chinese buffet that you come across and the price is reasonable for the amount of food they put out. I liked it that they have malatang and canned beverages as this is less common. I liked the hot food selections with various dishes and dim sums; and the fried rice was actual really delicious! The cold salad bar was typical with a few seafood appetizers like mussels and cocktail shrimps. The sushi section was my least favorite and the nigiri sushi can be much better. It's cool they have a chocolate fountain and I wished there were more items I can use to dip it with. The dessert offerings were not bad and would be better if they have more Asian types of sweets. As for service, the service staff can improve on their friendliness and greet guests better. When my family got to the counter, the staff only asked "how many" then took us to the table. They do clean up your dirty plates from the table quite quickly. Not bad. read more

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Lobster (one per person) on weekends -$4 extra. Unlimited sirloin steak, sashimi, sushi, seafood, as well as the standard Asian buffet items. I enjoyed their whelks, snow crab legs, chilled shrimp with cocktail sauce, sashimi varieties, and grilled butterfly shrimp with mayo, among many others. There are more beverage selections compared to other Asian buffets. Parking lot on site but it can fill up. Staff are courteous. Very busy restaurant. Cleaner than most Asian buffets in the Bay Area. Lots of seating available but due to its popularity, there may be a wait. To get seating right away for dinner, arrive before 6pm or come after 730pm when the crowd starts to disperse. read more

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Food choice - it does not have a lot of food selection but enough to fill your tummy!! Sushi- they have sashimi and rolls. Popular Rolls people like and sashimi too. It just perfect. Start of the entrance salad, fruit and dessert after was cold seafood crabs, oyster shrimps and etc. after they make Mala and ramen noodles. Another counter was all Chinese food and another was seafood hot food. The food was good enough and will go again. Big Cons- why do all Asian Food restaurant have such a turmoil bathroom. Please have your cleaner go in every hour to clean up the mess your guest makes. I don't blame the restaurant much but geez we as customer are so messy. This restaurant has big potential to be good. Really good. read more

East Bay Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Dublin, California

"Creative Restaurant with Asian Flair." I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. It was not at all what I thought it would be. I had visions of long tables full of cheap fried food. Boy was I wrong. Today was the soft opening of this large restaurant. It's in the old McNamara's building. The interior has been completely redesigned and of course is brand new. It's spacious with several extra banquet rooms. There is a fair amount of parking spaces in the front, with more in the back. For handicapped people there is a long wheelchair access ramp. When I saw the sign that said buffet, I thought of the traditional type American buffet. That is not at all what this restaurant is. The food option are Asian themed. If you like Japanese style steak or sushi, you've come to the right place. Dinner prices start at $40 for weekdays. Lunch prices are less. Each meal includes drink and dessert. For a limited time each diner gets a ticket for a lobster tail. Here's a free tip: Please don't tell anyone else. If you are a senior citizen over 65 you get a 10% discount. I'm not anywhere close to that age but you older people might qualify. Check out these photos to get an idea of the various cuisine they serve. All the stuff was welcoming and helpful. Special thanks to the nice young host, Andrew. He was extremely helpful and informative and showed me the various selections. Thank you for adding this wonderful option to our town. I am sure this will be a huge hit. read more

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After several years of being vacant and six months of renovation, East Bay buffet has opened. We were able to go to the soft opening, which saved us 10%. As we are over 65 they also offer a 10% discount. As you enter you're greeted by the host who takes your money and shows you to a table. He also explained that you are only able to get one serving of Wagyu steak at a time. The buffet is all you can eat and the staff is really great about clearing away empty plates so when you go back for seconds or thirds your plates are gone before you get back to your table. Currently they have three separate meal plans. Weekdays for lunch They do not offer Wagyu or as many seafood options. Weekday dinners they have lots of different shrimps, crab and seafood choices, as well as Wagyu steaks. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights the cost is four dollars more and includes one lobster tail. Otherwise, the offerings are the same as weekdays. It's hard to describe all of the options available for Food. Everything I tried was good. Everything seemed fresh. I did feel that the Wagyu was tough and if I return, I won't get any. It is a thin slice of beef cooked on a grill to order. There were several better beef options , including beef ribs. The best thing for dessert was the chocolate fountain with the marshmallows. Our party all agreed that they would return. read more

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Great Foods of all kinds Lot's of my favorite Dishes 1st time to the Restaurant and I will return again. 45 Mile drive to get there. Worth the Drive . Great Reception Help. Table Service was Great. Dirty Plates were Removed from the Tables, not just my Table. Very Clean Restaurant. Best Buffet I have been Too in a Long Time. read more

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There is plenty of parking which was great. When you enter, you pay first. If anyone in your party is 65 or older, they have a senior discount. After you pay, the host will take you to a table and give you tickets for lobster tail (one per person). There were a lot of beverages. None of them were a sugar free alternative, unless you go to the fountain drink for diet or pepsi zero. There are containers of milk tea and a snow fungus dessert in plastic boba cups - just add ice and water if you want to dilute the sweetness a bit. The hot food station had meats, shrimp, dimsum, and noodles/rice chinese stir fried veggies. The chow mein was not bad. I liked the green beans - crunchy! My mom liked the short rib. The fried foods were ok. Not super crispy. The dim sum was ok. The raw oysters were so.. good... tasted fresh... so good with lemon and tobasco... mmmm!! The pig ear is near the oysters- in thin cuts. It's super yummy and crunchy. Love it! The sushi and sashimi station was so delicious. I liked the raw fish they had. The malatang was so good! I got mala flavor soup and it was not spicy enough but you can find the sauce station and add more spicy. Steak was so good! Thin cut and not too filling. You also get lobster tail here and the lobster tail was pretty good! Tender and yummy. Watermelon was sweet and cold. Perfect!! The dessert station was ok. There was a chocolate fondue station. The ice cream station is small containers of ice cream and the chocolate flavor was so good. Staff are nice and hardworking. I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area. read more

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The decor is modern with televisions strategically placed in various sections for sports fans. There's an eclectic variety of upbeat music playing at just the right volume. There's staff is efficient, expedient, and gracious. The place was packed for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. When I arrived they called number 5 to be seated. I was giving number 10 and was seated within 5 minutes. While I waited, I sat outside on the spacious deck taking in some rays and playing with the toddler next to me. The parking lot was full. After circling twice, I opted to park down the street. I thought to myself this is a good indication of what's to come once inside. If the parking lot is full, this must be the place to be. And it was!! The food did not disappoint. A vast array of items. I did a quick tour of the buffet. And it was overwhelming, but in a good way. A sushi bar, a ramen/chowmein bar, a salad bar, soups, cold seafood bar, American food bar w/pizza, a dessert bar, a chocolate fountain (I Loved), and anything your heart would desire for beverages. I spent two glorious hours there feasting, taking in a Giants game, and bopping to the best tunes. The ceilings are high therefore the noise levels weren't an issue. I East Bay Buffett. Also, the bathrooms were modern and clean. There were so many things I loved about this place. I almost forgot this. You pay before your seated. Therefore, no waiting around for the check, genius idea. There's a 10% service fee. I think the fee is fair. My server never let any plates pile up and was always near. If I had cash I would have left something extra. read more

East Bay Buffet - Cold Seafood Bar - Buffets Near Me - Dublin, California

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Came in for lunch on a Friday about 11:30am and they were already packed!!! Lucky they had a few small tables and I was able to get one of them. You walk in pay before you sit. They have most of the Asian buffet dishes. Everything was pretty good and fresh. What I like the most is their dim sum items, was very surprised to see black bean ribs, Chicken Feet, and my favorite the beef tripes with daikon. They were all pretty tasty. The sushi and sashimi was fresh. Rolls didn't have too much rice. The malatang station had a lot of varieties, just like a regular Malatang Restaurant. That along is worth the price. read more

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After seeing this place pop up in my IG a few times I decided to give it a try. For $26.99 on a Tuesday noon is not a bad deal. I'm not sure how long they've been here but the appearance of the establishment still looks pretty new. The place had a good amount of diners on a weekday. The front parking lot was completely full. Luckily there was no wait and we were seated right away. This is how it goes. You pay first, the host seats you and then you're free to roam around. The variety of food is decent. There's sushi, cold seafood, salads, a good spread of Chinese hot dishes, dim sum, a few random soup selections and a customize your own Mala noodle station. In my opinion, the most impressive part of the buffet is the drink fridge. I've never been to a buffet with this many drink selections. They have bottled teas, can sparkling waters, milk tea and a bunch of other soft drinks available. The hot food selection was probably my second favorite. It's all the usual Chinese American dishes you can expect. Orange chicken, beef & broccoli, fried rice, chow mein, egg rolls and crab ragoons etc. Nothing really stood out to me here but it was good enough for me to go around to try a little bit of everything. Just like any Asian buffets the sushi selection is California rolls wrapped with different ingredients. They did have a few plates of sashimi. Overall, you get what you pay for. The food selection is vast but nothing left an impression for me. read more

Won't gate keep - this is an awesome AYCE Asian buffet with high quality meats and seafood. Opened ~5 months ago. Senior discount for 65+ club. Servers clear your dirty plates promptly despite being busy. All non-alcoholic drinks with bottled drinks and house made milk tea are a part of base price. Malatang, hibachi grill, Cajun seafood, and chocolate fountain also all included. Space is clean and well kept. Come hungry, leave satisfied. read more

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While many buffets can feel chaotic, this place has a well-organized operation. The restaurant is clean, spacious, and family-friendly, with plenty of room to move around without bumping into people or juggling plates in a traffic jam. The biggest highlight here is the seafood selection. The raw oysters are consistently excellent--fresh, cold, and well-stocked. They also serve lobster tails, and while there's an extra charge, it's worth considering if you're here for seafood. If they ever include the lobster tail in the base price, it would be a game-changer. Food-wise, this buffet leans heavily toward Asia, not the usual "half American, half random" lineup. The soup and noodle station is especially impressive. You can switch from malatang-style options to bone broth noodles and choose your base (ramen, clear noodles, etc.) along with a good selection of vegetables to build your dish. It's the kind of station where you can actually customize a satisfying bowl instead of settling for something mediocre. Service also deserves praise. The staff quickly clears empty plates, which keeps the table tidy and the entire dining area feeling clean--something many buffets struggle with. Drinks are another highlight: bottled options, sparkling water, and coffee, so you're not limited to just fountain soda. If you want a clean space, quality seafood, and authentic noodle or soup options in the East Bay for family or group dining, and you're looking for a buffet that feels organized (not greasy), this is a solid choice. read more

For a Chinese buffet, the food quality so far was good. Sashimi looked and tasted good for a buffet, and Nigiri pieces had not too much rice on them. I was surprised by the salmon w/lemon and tilapia. Pretty good for a buffet. The cooked food was solid as well with some authentic Chinese flavors in the spicy boiled fish and spicy fried pork. Ok selection of cold seafood during lunch like crawfish and mussels. Malatang bar had a decent selection as well but the soups need improvement. Mala was not spicy at all with only a hint of numbing. Tom yum was sour but could use a touch more flavor. Free drink fridge with a good variety and service was attentive. Overall had a good experience and we'd come back for dinner next time. read more

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The food was good best buffet I've been to with a decent variety of options. I would definitely come back! read more

East Bay Buffet - Bao buns, walnut taro and pork - Buffets Near Me - Dublin, California

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Overall 3 out of 5 and I wouldn't go back. Food: 2/5 no flavor I thought I had Covid for a second it was so bland. Good place for someone who can't have a lot of sodium. The only saving grace was the Thai soup, broth was amazing. Service: 3/5 super nice staff but so busy they kind of stare at you like a deer in the headlights of you ask a question. Not their fault though it was packed. Ambiance: 4/5 kids loved the bubbles and plenty of space between seats. Smell: 1/5 every time they opened the fridge next to us we gagged it smelled like rotting fish, they said "oh sorry we'll clean it today". Paid $179 and honestly wouldn't go back. So bummed I was so excited for this restaurant. read more

I was pretty excited to visit this place especially because it has so many good reviews but I won't be coming back. We came in about 20 minutes after they opened for dinner, and everything was already fully stocked, so I expected the food to be fresh. Unfortunately, all the food was cold, not very tasty, and there wasn't much variety. The selection felt limited, and it was expensive for the quality. On the positive side, the service was good -- friendly staff and fast cleanup. The place itself is clean, bright, and nice inside. Overall, great service and ambiance, but the food just didn't match the price tag. For reference we paid $157 for three people during dinner time on a Friday. read more

East Bay Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Dublin, California

It was our first time in this restaurant. My husband's co-worker recommended this since we were going to Dublin. It didn't disappoint! They have a wide selection of good for all ages and backgrounds. Their seafood was good and fresh! You can get a lobster tail too. The restaurant is spacious, bright and clean! Even the restrooms are clean which is not very common in buffet restaurants. Service is great too! Everyone was very helpful! read more

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The buffet has many selections. The food was fresh and made well and tasted great. The service was prompt and efficient. The soup/grill bar guys were nice and friendly. The place is loud and festive. Great for large or small parties. read more

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I've gone here a few times and it's nice to see that the food options change. I like the variety for adults and kids. My toddler loves the malatang bar. Their drink selection is self-serve and the ice cream is a nice touch for the kids. You pay for your party first then get seated. If you want to beat the crowd, try to arrive a little before dinnertime. Only con is the food space is kind of tight, so be cautious of bumping into others especially when holding hot bowls of malatang. read more

Yo, this place kind of nice tbh. They're pretty great at keeping all of the buffet items in stock. The dim sum, malatang, and hibachi here are all actually really good. As is their glut of drinks selection. Their fresh buffet items are a bit rough. Their fried and coated Chinese items are good. The sashimi ranges from flavorless to meh. There's actually one good sushi roll in their selection. The dessert selection is profound too for those with a sweet tooth. They have fun items to include with their chocolate fountain. I really enjoy the fact that they just include their 8% service fee instead of asking for tips. Easy and straightforward. There will be long lines most of the time and, while there is plenty of parking, at times, it's not enough. One of the best buffets I've been to though. read more

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Excellent food and service . Excellent price $26.99 for lunch , Monday to Friday . Sat , Sunday and evening costs more . If you are over 65 years old , you get 10 % discount. If it is your birthday ( within 2 days ) , you can bring 3 friends and the 4 th one eats free . The inside is very bright with big windows. Nice ambiance and the food stations are amazing . From hot dishes like beef , seafood , shell fishes , pork , chicken and vegetables of all sorts. They have build your own bowl malatong , steamed Cantonese dim sum , Japanese sushi , sashimi and rolls , chocolate fountain , cakes and dessert , free drinks in bottles, soda , juice , milk tea and coffee , Asian dessert In a glass , ice cream cup . I also love all the fresh and hot soups they make and congee. The sweet & sour soup , beef bone broth soup with carrots and celery, seafood soup , etc . I have quite a few bowl . Everything is set up for your convenience. There are self served utensils, seasoning near by and full basket of napkins on your table. We spend one & half hours inside . There is no time limit . They don't pick on you if you have some left over that you don't like to eat . They charge 8 % extra to your basic price and they told me that I did not have to pay any more tips ! Highly recommended! read more

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