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    Feast Buffet

    3.5 (1.6k reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Cake bites
    Edith S.

    I came here for a celebration with a party of around 20. There was plenty of seating. There was also a variety of food and desserts to choose from. There was even an exotic section with one of the items being frog legs. Clean up of finished plates was pretty quick. Staff members ensured that finished items were taken care of quickly.

    Margaret O.

    Feast Buffet really stepped up their game. The food tastes way better than I remember -- honestly closer to a sit‑down restaurant than a typical buffet. The dim sum was a big surprise for me; I usually skip siu mai at buffets, but everything looked so good I tried it, and it was just as tasty as ordering it by the piece at a dim sum spot. Lunch had tons of variety: pan‑fried prawns, crayfish, frog, salt‑and‑pepper fried fish, a make‑your‑own beef noodle soup station, and a full Mongolian grill. Everything was fresh and flavorful. I also loved the salad bar, especially the mango and papaya. Drinks included in the price is a nice bonus. The place looks cleaner and nicer than before, and even though we drove 45 minutes from the Eastside, it was totally worth it. Feast Buffet has definitely leveled up.

    drink stations
    Kacee B.

    This buffet is huge and it is a few notches above average in terms of options, quality and prices. They have many stations and the drinks are self serve with juices, sodas, teas (hot and cold). Food options ranging from salads to sushi, to hot entrees, decent seafood choices, noodle and dim sum. Lots of fruit and desserts, including ice cream, crepes and even cotton candy for the kids. We made a mistake of checking a diff buffet just down the street from tgis one and it was no where close to the quality, options or even prices to Feast Buffet. The ambiance is a little chaotic since it is a buffet but the service is good as they keep up with taking away your dishes as quickly as possible. Again, it is definitely a few steps above an average buffet and the prices are reasonable. They don't have lobsters, crab legs or oysters at the weekday lunch and not sure about weeknight dinner time. But they had lobster tails, crab legs and oysters on a Sat night dinner.

    Outside area in a strip mall complex
    Kevin C.

    The lighting was uncomfortable. Lots of variety on food including seafood, sushi, dimsum, carving station etc. Food was very oily but maybe because it was a weeknight. Wanted to try the whelk but got scared, ended up eating banana, jello, and juice

    Exterior signage
    Derek W.

    Feast Buffet or East (not King lol) Buffet?! IYKYK I was on travel to work with a team up in Renton, WA, and they went out for a lunch buffet here during my time up there. I was intrigued at the name Feast Buffet, but moreso because I had been to an East Buffet the previous year close to where I live, hence the first line of this review. Feast Buffet is located in Renton Shopping Center on the west side of Rainier south of Sunset. If you know where the Fred Meyer is here, Feast Buffet is on the opposite end of the plaza. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by a rather spacious lobby where you can see a TV that shows the pricing for both lunch and dinner. We went on a weekday at lunchtime, which is the cheapest option at $24.99 per adult. Weekend lunches are almost 50% higher, but the same price as dinner on Mondays thru Thursdays. If our team had gone for dinner on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, we'd be spending an additional $20 more per adult! The lobby also had some nice decor. Even though I posted this review in January (I was on a brief review hiatus), our visit was back in November, and they had some snowmen decor by the right wall as well as a Christmas tree by the check-in counter. The selection is incredible! Much more than what I was expecting that I circumnavigated the buffet area like a labyrinth. I was hoping to start off with salad, but accidentally started off with some cold seafood before I was able to find the salad bar. Don't forget to grab some utensils! They're located by the salad bar. Our team sat at a side dining area akin to a banquet hall with a huge TV on the end closer to the front door. We were on the far corner, and one of the TVs was not functioning, unfortunately. There are three drink dispensers in the beverage section, but I made the mistake of getting a coffee cup for a Pepsi Zero Sugar LOL. There are taller blue cups that I should have gotten instead, but one of my tablemates noticed a leak in her cup and informed a staff member about it. As with any buffet, one of my grievances is that they spread themselves too thin that the quality of some of the foods is sacrificed, and that is the case here, though not nearly as much, fortunately enough. Only the Mac & Cheese was the most forgettable after my first two plates; I probably would have preferred the macaroni sitting on the top layer of the heating well. The fruits were also not fresh, though I can't say I was expecting them to be. Otherwise, most other food items were good enough for buffet standards. As I was getting some sushi, I got some wasabi, but didn't see soy sauce. When I asked a sushi chef where the soy sauce was, he replied that it was on the tables albeit in a rather condescending manner. Okay, so my bad on neglecting to notice the first time, but this is how I get treated as a visitor from out of state?! I got some cuts of meat at the same time, but one of them was full of fat and/or gristle! The noodle bar stood out to me most because I don't ever recall seeing a noodle bar at any other buffet! It's kind of similar to the Mongolian BBQ station where you select your raw toppings and hand them to the chef, who cooks them for you. In the case of this noodle bar, you select from one of four broths: Wonton, Udon, Beef Brisket, and Tonkotsu. Just let the chef know which of these four broths you'd like, and they'll cook it for you! One drawback with this station is that if there are multiple customers' ramen bowls being cooked simultaneously, you may end up grabbing someone other customer's bowl. I also got to try some cotton candy, and that's only because as I was walking by the desserts section, there was an employee finishing up a cotton candy. Since there was no other customer nearby, I simply waited until she handed me the cotton candy. Otherwise, there will be a stand with holes that will hold the cotton candies. And for the (real) dessert, I went with a small bowl of cookies & cream ice cream. I made the mistake of attempting to open a stationary glass panel, thinking it was a sliding door of an ice cream chest LOL. An employee noticed, and I had to tell her which ice cream I wanted, though I also had to ask her what the flavors were since I didn't see any flavor labels. Ice cream was pretty good! Good way to round out a decent lunch buffet! One thing I didn't like was how inconsistently non-punctual they were at picking up plates. I know I shouldn't be comparing, but there was a time when I had three empty plates next to me that weren't picked up! Yet after my first plate, I saw it was taken away when I came back for seconds. Overall, I enjoyed my visit to Feast Buffet, and I would prefer Feast Buffet over East Buffet even though I actually gave both the same rating. However, East Buffet is lower than a 4.0, but I'd rate Feast Buffet higher than a 4.0, though not that much higher to earn the 5th star. Nevertheless, if you're looking for a feast of a buffet, look no further than Feast Buffet!

    Lots of sushi
    Jjay S.

    I was talking to a friend about reasons to visit Renton and one of the things that reached my mind was Feast Buffet. Located in the Renton Shopping Center near Fred Meyer, this buffet has really surpassed the test of time. I remember coming here when I was a kid during important family events, however I think the last time I came was around 10 years ago! I think it's pretty safe to say that things have remained consistent over the past many years. To be honest, I'm not a big buffet person - I feel like the quality of the food is often traded for quantity and at my big age I really cannot force myself to eat more than like 2-3 plates of food anymore. But I will say, Feast definitely exceeded my expectations! It has a lot of great asian choices, as well as options for children/people with different palates! I've was a huge fan of the sushi/seafood options, especially the salmon sashimi they had. It was SO fatty I had so many bowls of it. There wasn't really anything that disappointed me, though the crab/lobster line was long (as expected). Staff were kind, and were pretty consistent in clearing out my table and I thought everything was pretty clean! Honestly I'm tempted to return (maybe for lunch since it's cheaper) but I do think that Feast Buffet is definitely a gem of Renton.

    Susan C.

    Came again for lunch with a party of 4 on a weekday and surprisingly the restaurant was not too full, probably at 25% capacity, maybe because it was the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and everyone was saving their calories for the main holiday meal of turkey, sides and desserts during the upcoming festivities. Having only really been there for dinner prior, lunch is less in price though food options are more limited too. I didn't see snow crab legs in the hot food section (they still had crayfish, clams and mussels) or lobster claws in the chilled seafood section, nor some of the sashimi options they have at dinner. The did have all the rest of the sushi roll and nigiri sushi, hot meat and vegetables dishes, meat carving station, noodle bar, salad station, steamed savory and sweet items, and similar desserts as available for dinner. Personally have to say my preference is for the dinner buffet even with the upcharge, feels more worthwhile to enjoy the additional seafood options. Overall clean and the staff is pretty good about refilling buffet dishes and removing dirty plates from diners' tables. Aside from initially showing each party to their table, there's not much additional interaction other than to ask if you're done with your plate, which I feel like isn't a bad thing--that's probably all the interaction most people prefer when stuffing themselves at a buffet.

    Shrimps
    Steve A.

    A decent place for an all-you-can-eat buffet in a beautiful setting, featuring vaulted ceilings and large rooms that are perfect for private events. The food is generally good, with two exceptions: the lobster and the steamed snow crab. Lobster takes about20 to 25 minutes to steam each one, and the line gets incredibly long during dinner. During my 1 and a half hour visit, I only managed to eat half of a lobster. Some guests would receive their lobster halves, have their spouses save them at the table, and then immediately get back in line for more, sometimes cutting in front of people who'd been waiting, which felt frustrating. The steamed snow crab was overly salty and much softer than expected, and the legs and claws could be squeezed easily, which made them seem overcooked. On the plus side, one nice improvement is that the restaurant now offers self-serve fountain drinks, including soft drinks, tea, and coffee. One thing that left a bad impression was the payment experience. Since tipping is optional, I crossed out the tip line and paid the exact amount due. Afterward, two employees spoke to each other in Chinese while looking in my direction, and I felt uncomfortable, as if they might be commenting on me not leaving a tip. I can't be certain what they were saying, but the interaction made me feel unwelcome. Aside from the lobster and snow crab, the rest of the food was good, with a nice variety to choose from. The total cost was approximately $49 per person, including tax. If you're mainly coming for the lobster, be prepared for a long wait. But if you're interested in the rest of the buffet, it's still a decent value.

    Aaron T.

    This is the standard family AYCE buffet that people come to get their cravings satisfied - sushi bar, mongolian grill, seafoods, etc. My friends and I came here last night. If you're a Boeing employee, you are able to get some dollars off (single person only). Atmosphere wise, it's pretty loud as the dining halls are normally filled with people - regardless of what time it is; lunch or dinner. Food wise - the quality has gone down dramatically compared to what it was years ago. Never thought I would have lettuce leaf in my sushi rolls. Proteins weren't too bad - very similar to how Panda Express would've made it. The good thing about this place is how well stocked they are. Overall, the food is decent - it's usually a coin flip if it's under seasoned or over. The service has been good at clearing things and normally asks if you're done with it. Sometimes they miss your table due to the volume of people in the place.

    Sushi
    Christian D.

    I recently ate at Feast Buffet with my brother, and overall it was a really good experience. We focused mostly on the sushi and poke, and both were fresh, flavorful, and well stocked. For a buffet, the quality was better than expected. We were seated quickly, which was nice, and the restaurant was relatively clean considering how busy it gets. Staff kept food coming out, and the sushi and poke stations stayed full, so there was no long waiting or empty trays. There was something for everyone there, which maked it a great place to go with my brother. It is not fine dining, but for what it is, it does a great job. The atmosphere is lively, and the experience feels smooth and well run. If you come hungry and want a lot of options, especially sushi and seafood, Feast Buffet is a solid choice. We left full, satisfied, and feeling like it was worth the visit.

    Smith N.

    Ayyy this is a Mecca of Chinese buffets. They had a variety galore! They had their standard dishes right, but here are a few items that set them apart. Stone Crab Claws, deep fried sushi, hot dog on rollers, fried crab claws, and crazy dessert station! So they got scoop ice cream, shaved ice, crepes, fondue and a lot more! It has a self serve drink and coffee station. The staff were great, very attentive and helpful for hosting our grandma's 99th birthday party. The decor was tip top compared to other Chinese buffet places. Overall, would I come back? Ya darn right I would!

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    Leilani Q.

    I'm not sure where other's expectations line up for Asian buffet, but this is a pretty good one. Lots of options, drink options, fair pricing, always refilling dishes at the steam bar. They even have workers come around to tables to clear empty plates. Go into this with an open mind and you won't be disappointed! There's a noodle soup bar, stir fried noodle bar, and all the things in between. I enjoyed their dim sum spare ribs, salt and pepper fish, eggplant, noodles, and sesame balls! Their clams had a bunch of small shells in it, so filter with your teeth before you crack a tooth. Overall, I'd come back for lunch pricing!

    Yeonji S.

    Feast is always such a good place to come with the family on Sundays. Hands down the Best buffet in Washington state. Always such a pleasure to come here and eat all sushi, seafood and great selections they have!!! Desserts are always so delicious! The staff are very quick and friendly. The restaurant is always busy, so there is a lot of space!

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    Best all you can eat in town, so many selection and the best soups, Chinese cuisine. Desert, Sushi, Prime ribs

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    Big variety of food but it's always super crowded. People let their kids run wild in here

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    Its pretty pricey but the buffet is definitely good. You have to get the lobster and eat seafood to get your money's worth.

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    Typical buffet but many great options! We went on a weekend and during the Lobster day so it was very busy. Can't wait to go back.

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    For 2026, do they charge extra for beverages like tea, soda, coffee etc? Their website does not state one way or another.

    Those standard drinks were included.

    Tienen patas de cangrejo?

    Yes n lobster too

    Do they have anything vegan?

    Some. Seaweed salad, salads, fruits amd vegs but not sure if they have vegan sushi. They do have sushi that have vegetables but not common.

    How much for lunch?

    MON – FRI LUNCH ADULT BUFFET $24.99 SENIOR BUFFET (65+), Boeing/ Military $22.50… 

    What are the hours for lunch and dinner?

    I'm not sure. They have a website and I believe the hours might be listed on their Yelp page

    Do they offer a free meal for birthday celebrants?!?

    Nope. They do not

    Do they have lobsters and crabs during Saturday lunch?

    Don't know went to dinner, but if you call them, they'll tell you.

    Do they serve sushi, shrimps, and crab at lunch?

    To the best of my understanding, as of May 2023 M – F LUNCH - ADULT $23.99, SENIOR (65+), Boeing/ Military $21.59, KID 2-11 YEARS OLD ARE CHARGE BY AGE, $1.80 PER YEAR - No lobster, crab legs, Dungeness crab, frog legs, less sushi choices; S &… 

    Do they serve lobster on friday?

    I asked the cashier when crab, lobster and oysters were served and he said on Fri-Sat-Sun nights (dinner menu only), but the cost is a few dollars more per person.

    Is the Lunch Menu and Dinner Menu gonna be the same during weekdays?

    The lunch and dinner menus are different. There are more selections at dinner, but of course it's a bit more expensive.

    What time does dinner start on weekend and do they close prior to serving dinner?

    4pm-10pm.

    Does the birthday person get any discount?

    Last time we went its my auntie's b day ang 12 of us came,i dint hear any discount for the celebrant

    How much is the Saturday Lunch Buffet?

    I believe it's $39.

    Do you take reservations?

    Not sure on a regular day. But when I called it was a first-come-first serve event. This was on Mother's Day.

    Do they serve Lobsters and crab legs on the Weekdays Dinner? Thank you!

    Lobsters are only on weekends. Crab legs are serve everyday.

    Do they rent out spaces for event?

    Yes. There is a large banquet room in the front. I attended an event there that was about 100 people in November

    Do you have to be vaccinated to enter?

    No (at least not when I last went a few months ago)

    Is Feast buffet open right now?

    Yes

    Does anyone know how old one has to be to qualify for Feast's senior discount since its website does not mention the qualifying age? Thank you.

    65 yrs old

    Is Feast Buffet still open during the pandemic? Their phone line does not work when we call.

    I did the same called them many times and went there twice but it said it's closed even Though there were many reviews updated each quick, but when I went there it was closed??

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    Family-owned & operated

    Shinya Shokudo is an unexpectedly delightful restaurant in the Tukwila area. The interior was…read morewelcoming, comfortable, and clean. It had an effortless relaxed vibe and the perfect amount of other diners there that it neither felt too busy nor too quiet. Our food went along the same lines. It all tasted effortlessly good and delicious. We weren't that hungry so we ordered small plates to share. Everything hit the spot and we left there feeling full and satisfied. Sweet touch with the complimentary birthday ice cream treat that my friend and I shared. I'm adding this restaurant to my Tukwila go-to list.

    The decor and menu of this restaurant looked super inviting, so I came in with really high…read moreexpectations. Japan is often praised for its Shokunin spirit (artisan spirit). To a large extent, and for a very long time in history, Japan was regarded as the end of the Eurasian continent. Anything that reached Japan was deeply respected and meticulously studied, which ultimately gave birth to traditions like the Tea Ceremony (Chado), Japanese Cuisine (Washoku), and Swordsmanship (Kendo). Years ago, during a visit to Japan, I had the privilege of visiting the famous "God of Tempura," Tetsuya Ototani. He has been frying tempura for over 50 years, cooking millions of pieces throughout his career. Because of his legendary reputation, Japan's NHK TV station invited him to host a show where two young, attractive women were tasked with learning under him as apprentices. After two weeks, these two women began serving guests. However, when the quality of their tempura turned out to be terribly poor, he berated them sharply: "Do you have any idea how many storms this fish had to endure, and how many predators it had to evade, just to grow to this size? It required the finest sailors using the best equipment to catch it, and the most skilled handlers to transport it to us. How dare you fry it so carelessly, is this how you repay all those people?" His philosophy and profound understanding of his craft left a lasting impression on me. The sukiyaki here is Kanto-style. The soup base, known as warishita, is prepared in advance by simmering Japanese soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and a touch of kelp and bonito stock. It is then poured directly into the pot to simmer together with the beef and vegetables. The broth was rich and the vegetables were super fresh. The soup base had a slight sweetness to it, but it was honestly way too salty. Although the word 'Omurice' is a combination of the French 'omelette' and the English 'rice,' and it looks like a Western dish, it is actually classified in Japanese food culture as quintessential Yōshoku (Western-influenced Japanese cuisine) dishes created or adapted by the Japanese between the late 19th and early 20th centuries to suit local tastes and ingredients. The curry was rich in flavor, the rice was sweet and fragrant, and the eggs were wonderfully soft and tender. The fried chicken on the side, however, was way too salty. The eel tasted great, highly recommended! The atmosphere was fantastic, they have an open kitchen, spacious seating, comfortable chairs, and just the right lighting. The staff were outstanding, they spoke fluent English and Mandarin, and their service was thoughtful, attentive, and incredibly welcoming.

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    Shinya Shokudo - Tukwila - Sapporo Army Pot

    Sapporo Army Pot

    Shinya Shokudo - Tukwila - Sumo Chicken Pot

    Sumo Chicken Pot

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    KW Korean BBQ

    KW Korean BBQ

    4.0(89 reviews)
    5.9 mi

    I absolutely love with this place!! My boyfriend told me this is his secret gem and he and his…read morefriends had been going for over 5-10 years. The meats are delicious, sides are absolutely a HIT!! The best bang for your buck, and it's nice to go to a kbbq place where I don't have to cry about my wallet for AYCE. I'm not very picky about KBBQ so me personally I felt very satisfied being here. I would prefer to go here over any other place just to satisfy my KBBQ cravings. Our server is so sweet and kind! She made sure we were taken cared of. This place deserves more recognition!

    Food was mediocre. The marinated beef wasn't too bad tho. There weren't much sauces. I thought the…read moresnack bar had some more sauces where you could make your own but there's only one on your table labeled dipping sauce. The pork belly comes with a sauce they bring for you. Speaking of pork belly they were too chewy we cooked it for long enough and it was still very chewy. Service was trash. The lady that was our server poured all the meat on our fryer so half of the meat was stacked on top of each other so it took longer to cooked. We're already on a 90 minute time crunch. If my step dad wasn't pestering the lady for a next round they wouldn't have checked on us and we would've been waiting for 30 minutes. While we were waiting for the second round the lady told us to turn off our heater when we're not using it, the man later came and turned it back on and told us to keep it at level 400-500. The next time we got the food she tried to put all the meat on the fryer again my step dad said "It's okay we got it, thank you" she looked at us like we didn't know what we were doing. Later on she looked at how we put everything on the fryer she looked and laughed at us TWICE.

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    KW Korean BBQ - Dining room

    Dining room

    KW Korean BBQ - The cute plate to hold all your banchan!

    The cute plate to hold all your banchan!

    KW Korean BBQ

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