I came on a Thursday afternoon just before they opened and there were guests waiting outside. It has been more than 25 years since I've been here. I don't remember much about the place so I got no positive or negative experiences I can compare to this visit. I have been to many similar buffets all over Northern California so my expectations are not too high here. My first attack was the sushi bar. Very good sushi selection for lunch. Comparable Tomi and World Gourmet Buffet in Fremont. No complaints. Made my way to the hot foods. Some familiar and some different items. First time seeing curry beef. The stir fry rice noodle they had was bland so I put the curry over it. It was good, I got a second helping. They had a pork ribs soup with either wintermelon or radish, couldn't tell what it was but it gave the soup some sweetness to it. If you're Asian you might have had it at home. It is light and soothing. Different than the usual hot and sour soup which they had but I skipped. Those were the two items I wanted to talk about in my review as no other Asian buffet had these. There are other typical items, aren't much different from other places so I'll keep this short. Must finish your meal with soft serve ice cream! It's comparable to McDonald's just doesn't have the strong vanilla flavor McDonald's has. I got a second cone for the road. I will come back one more time with my dad as he loves buffet like I do. read more

This place was ok, there was not a lot of food options. Their dessert selection seemed bigger than the rest. Maybe avoid the cook oysters, my brother and I both had one and got sick from it. My mother ate the same food except the oysters and she was fine. The one thing I liked was that food stayed decently warm. Service was nice read more

Food was bland, sushi and desert were good. Waiter was kind of rude. Not loud during lunch. Don't know if it's worth the price. read more

We came last Sunday around 2:30pm with a group of friends. The place wasn't too busy, which was great, we got seated right away, and the server took our drink orders pretty fast. Something I really liked about Hokkaido Buffet is how many options they have. Honestly, there's a little bit of everything: sushi, sashimi, seaweed salad, grilled meats like chicken and steak, shrimp, dumplings, fried wontons with cream cheese, plantains, pasta, rice... you name it! What I enjoyed the most was definitely the sushi and sashimi, super fresh and tasty. The dumplings and wontons with cream cheese were also really good. The plantains were sweet and just right, and I thought the rice and pasta had nice flavor too. We were a group of five, and each person paid around $34 for the buffet (before tip). I thought it was going to be a bit less, but maybe the price is higher for Sunday lunch, not 100% sure about that. We didn't try everything (it's a lot!), but overall I had a good experience. It's not a fancy place, but it's a solid buffet when you're craving variety and want to eat well without rushing. I'd come back for another casual lunch. read more

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It's good for how much you pay since it's AYCE. They're good with refilling the dishes and it's never too busy. read more

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Excellent choices of Chinese, Japanese and Asian desserts!! Each dish tasted unique and flavorful!! Noodle bar and dim sum were excellent choices. Many soups to select from. Price was worth paying for very delicious food!! Service was excellent and very kind. They were fast to bring what you asked for!! Very friendly!! Ambiance is clean and pleasing and comforting atmosphere!! Is highly recommend this delicious buffet. Will be coming back to Hokkaido for sure!! Enjoy and bon appétit!!! read more

Came here on a Saturday around 12:30pm, only reason being another similar buffet in San Jose was closed for maintenance that day. The place was only half full, which was not a good sign because similar Chinese/Japanese buffets in this price range are usually packed on weekends. Plus, roughly 70% of the customers were from a funeral party - if not for them the place would be even more empty. Not having enough people is a problem for buffets because it means their food would not be very fresh. We initially requested water since drinks weren't included ($24 for lunch really should include drinks!), but were forced to order sodas because their water reeked of strong bleach smell. Their food were mostly lukewarm and they didn't get refilled quickly. Selections were very limited and were missing some key items that most buffets in this price range have. Taste was quite bland on some dishes. Their sushi selection was at least adequate. As buffet aficionados, I've been to many Chinese/Japanese style buffets in the Bay Area. Hokkaido is not one that I would recommend. read more

This is my go to buffet , it's average but average good food and we enjoy the restaurant. I hope they would be more creative for the price , again average in a good sense nothing extraordinary. read more

It was my second visit in the last three years. For AYCE, food was ok. Some items tasted good. It was nice that they checked and kept refilling food. Sushi had 8-9 varieties. They made efforts to ensure quality. Honestly it was not bad at all. Crab didn't taste like petroleum this time. Seafood tasted fresh for the most of it. Spring roll had mushy fillings. Chicken kebab was hard to chew and not freshly made. Our server was polite and pleasant. He cleaned up plates and refilled water. But their chatters were a bit too loud. They do their bests to keep dining area clean and organized. However, the place was run down and outdated, with dirty carpet, aging and unappealing amenities. Restroom clean but old. Exterior environment was worse, dilapidated with broken tree retaining wall and cracked cement. If they renovate, keep food fresh and price reasonable, this place has so much potential. read more

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A good value buffet although not the best quality food. There are A LOT of options to choose from, although many of the option are fried and not the healthiest. I liked that they have some soups and even a sushi/sashimi bar although the sushi bar was pretty much emptied out most of the entire time we were there. The cream cheese wontons, pot pie puffs, and chow mein were pretty good. Soft serve ice cream for dessert, amongst a bunch of other assorted jellos and little cakes, although they are not as good. And it would be nice if there was a flavor other than vanilla for the soft-serve. The staff is not super attentive so you have to actively flag them down if you need anything. read more

Food inconsistent choices every visit. Customer service good. I like the voices whatever they are.

This has to be one of the most unsanitary buffets I've been to. Coming here I thought to give them a chance because there had to be one thing good of all the food that was there. I was wrong every piece of seafood and meat that I got from the siu mai, sushi, honey walnut shrimp, mussels, soup, etc. had a freezer burn taste. The service wasn't bad, but it wasn't the best. The place was so bad I got like 2.5 plates of sampling everything and I paid and left. I was not satisfied at all I also got a bad stomachache after. Nothing fresh here, and for the price, so not worth it. I'd actually rather eat at a fast food spot than here. read more

I've never been a big fan of buffets--too many people picking over the food, questionable quality, and dirty plates piling up on tables. But when a family member came to visit and insisted that we try this place, I decided to keep an open mind. The restaurant was easy to find, though the parking lot felt a bit sketchy, cracked pavement, an overall rundown vibe. Inside, we were greeted warmly and seated quickly. The staff handed us utensils and encouraged us to help ourselves. The buffet offered a wide variety: seafood, sushi, dim sum, Chinese dishes, and vegetables. At first glance, it seemed like there was something for everyone. But as I walked through the stations, I noticed many of the items didn't look fresh. Some of the sushi was drying out, and the warming trays didn't seem hot enough to safely hold food, a clear red flag when it comes to bacteria risk. I played it safe, choosing items that were hot and well-cooked: fried shrimp, green beans, soy sauce noodles, steamed pork buns, and some Jello. The food was average. The shrimp were crispy but overcooked, the buns were the highlight, and the rest was serviceable but forgettable. The dining area wasn't especially clean. Several tables were cluttered with used plates, and spills were left unattended for a while. After reading some online reviews, I realized others had similar concerns about food quality and hygiene. Spending time with family made the visit worthwhile, but I wouldn't return for the food or the environment. It's the kind of place you try once out of curiosity, but once was enough for me. Oh, did I mentioned there's an automatic 10% gratuity. read more

My friends had their son's red egg and ginger party here, in the back private party room. Great for large groups. The buffet was well stocked, kept clean and refreshed often. For the 3 hours we were there, I didn't see any items that ran out of were not hot/warm. The servers were attentive to our drink orders and clearing out our plates and tables. Normally I am not a big fan of buffets, but my strategy was not to load up on carbs, but to taste small portions of things and if I liked it, I would go back for more. My favorites were the custard bao, caramelized little bananas, the sashimi, and battered shrimp. I finished with the soft serve on a cone. I did not try everything, but was selective in my choices. Would I come back on my own if it was an event? Most likely not, because I don't usually go to buffets. But this one was not bad. The people all seemed very nice, so if you do like buffets and want to eat decent food, give this one a try and let me know what you liked. read more

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It has been awhile since I went to Hokkaido Buffet at 3830 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117. I have gone during lunch and dinner and have always found the buffet to be excellent. Today is the first day of 2024, so I went to lunch at Hokkaido and found that they were on their "A" Game. Since it was a holiday, the price was a bit higher. I was greeted by a very nice, polite hostess, who helped me locate a table of my choosing. The bus person was very polite and attentive to my drink and dirty plates. Everyone I saw was dressed professionally. Now to the buffet-what a sight to see! I was primarily interested in the Sushi table-I was not disappointed. Everything I tried was fresh and delicious. The main tables had dim sum, fresh fruit, beef ribs, egg rolls, soup, various fish, and the list goes on and on. The ambiance is very nice and clean. During my visit the restaurant was pretty full with large families. I noted some of the poorer reviews made reference to the price of the buffet. To me, the price is fine for what your getting-a quality buffet that is constantly monitored by the chef and cleaned by employees. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this buffet! Make sure you're hungry and save room for desserts and ice cream. read more

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Came here for a graduation lunch we had at least 20 people and the food was so good the price is unbelievably reasonable and the staff were so kind and helpful it's so close to our house we will be back read more

A one and done type of place. Bland food, confused food, and disgustingly dirty floors. Service was good, what you'd expect from a buffet type. My son dropped a toy under the table we just sat at, and I reached down to get it, feeling something wet and bringing my hand back covered in a mystery saucy item. Can safely say if your in the bay, this can be a skip. read more

Much more better than I imagined!!! All helper so eager to help and please you. Definitely will be back if happen to be at neighborhood, I leave in San Francisco, unfortunately. read more

Clean place and good food at a reasonable price. I take my friends there at least once a month.

Saw several pictures of some good-looking snow crab legs on their Yelp page here and was disappointed to see that they don't offer it. I'll call it a bait-and- switch moment. They had the typical salt pepper crab, but you'll have to work at it to enjoy anything from it. Despite having four or so rows of an assortment of food options which is deceivingly plentiful, the sub-par quality of available food items which made picking and choosing what you can or want to eat, very limiting. The inside setting was not very pleasant. It's old, the entire establishment barely felt maintained or outside for that matter. Weekend was dinner price which roughly came to $30 per adult, if you get drinks, it'll be more. I felt like I got ripped off. I can't recommend this place at all. Should be reported to DEH to be honest. Never again. read more

Food is really bad !! Don't recommend, the food is horrible all the food is salty o plain no flavor , poor options in the food area DONT GO IF YOU WANNA EAT GOOD OR HAVE A GOOD TIME !! The restroom is so fucking dirty and stink read more

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It's not horrible it was okay I think my experience would have been better but the bathroom got me grossed out like so disgusting I never imagined a bathroom like that Now to the food it just didn't taste fresh at all I usually like to experiment places my self even though I saw these reviews but in this case I should have listened I'm sorry but I don't think I would come back ever It's ghetto read more

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Best of the lower priced Asian buffets. Sushi is the real draw here. They make them bigger than the other buffets except Tomi. most everything else is meh. So things like the orange chicken will be old at noon and swimming in orange sauce. Choose if you want more breadth than Panda Express. read more

1st time here, It's great, needs more attention, sone items could use less sugar or oil but over all it's good. Environment is great peaceful and not over crowded read more

Hokkaido Buffet - My last serve, I feel this place doesn't get enough attention, it's a great spot, it's a great environment and delicious food - Buffets Near Me - San Jose, California

I went with my coworkers and it was around 6:30-ish on a Sunday and most of the food was like gone and I knew they were not going to make much since they close at 8:30pm. For what it was it was good but needed more taste varieties. I lived in Vegas so you know I know buffets so it was just maybe the wrong time but the flavors were not there as my a friend had referred this buffet to me. read more

Sorry...I finally went...and I wish I didn't. Workers are not happy there. The food was extremely awful. 99% was not fresh at all. Everything had a fish taste to it. Fried chicken had an unusual taste. Run Run Run read more

They always got great food even when they're crowded they got good food. Waiters are so nice. Price is great. Been coming here for years back when it was called Super Buffet and they just get better every year! I wouldn't listen to a single bad review.. you got so many options and lately they have even more than I've seen in past years. They used to have salt and pepper frog legs many years ago pleeease bring that back that was my favorite! read more

I came here with my mom and almost five month old son he was sleeping in his stroller and the hostess was polite and seated us where there wasn't much people around so I can have my son still in his stroller . Lunch was good for the price , I do recommend it's not bad . The place still looks the same when I use to go here way back with my father and I'm talking about when I was like pre teen . I would say maybe a touch up on there furniture but overall we'll come back read more

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1. Not a buffet. 2. Fish seemed old I would not go back. It wasn't good. The one in Colorado was much better.

not as advertised... pricing is insane bathrooms gross and food doesn't get restocked..

Went for dinner and ironically u guys were serving lukewarm food that looks days old , couldn't stay so can't really leave a full review - I would stay away but eat at ur own risk read more

This was my second attempt! What a difference 6 months makes. The ambient was relaxed, families were friendly and enjoying themselves food was good to taste plenty fresh sushi chow mein pot stickers miso soup as well as Hot n sour plenty of pastries.. not too expensive for a family of 5. Wait personnel very attentive servants. read more

Kick the Buffet This is a long overdue review from my visit, which was pre-covid, but I'm sure not much has changed. The Good: *Inexpensive buffet (±$16/lunch ±$25/dinner) *Large parking lot w/ tons of parking. The Meh: *"Meh" pretty much sums up their menu and their flavor profiles. The Ugly: *Not to cast aspersions or ill will, but it's pretty mind-boggling that they survived the pandemic, while much better restaurants had to shut down. Please note I'm not saying I wish they'd close down or whatever, just stating a fact. TLDR: Yes, it's cheap, but if I offered you a discounted kick in the nuts, does that make it better? read more

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Calamari : chewy Grean beans: soft and over cooked Garlic bread: bland, cold and chewy (not toasty at all) And many other items cold even if placed on a "hot plate" Hokkaido Buffet many years ago used go be very popular with many people. With such a great and large venue space i believe it is just being wasted as a buffet as it has so much potential if it became a little remodeled and renewed to a more modern version. As for the food to be more loved and prepped with more passion as it's just disappointing to eat here no matter if the price per person is low and affordable. I grew up as a kid eating here with great memories, I hope one day this place will still stay as a buffet although improved and remodeled. read more

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It's my displeasure to write a poor review to what seems like one of the last family run buffets in San Jose, but it's my responsibility as a Yelp Elite to service my city with unbiased reviews of the good, bad, and ugly. While it's a tough responsibility I owe it to my followers, fellow elites, and readers to be brutally honest. So it begins: $200 for a 6 person lunch on a Sunday raises some high expectations. However, the buffet's offerings fell short. The food, felt mediocre with a surprising exception--the chicken skewers, a hidden gem in an otherwise lackluster spread. Everything else was doughy, excessively greasy, and undeniably fried. While the price suggested quality, the majority of dishes failed to deliver, leaving much to be desired. However, what the buffet lacked in quality, it made up with in quantity and variety. There were 6+ tables of food. Seafood, prawns and shrimp and mussels and fish and whatever else can possibly be caught in the ocean on one table. Others had dim sum, wontons, pork buns, soup, fried and orange chicken, ribs, and roasted beef. There was a sushi table and a dessert table and ice-cream. Lots of choices, you definitely won't go home hungry. Maybe with a few pounds gained, because the good food there is not healthy. I'd spend the extra cash to go to all you can eat kBBQ, but some days the price is less than $20 and then I'd go here. Overall, surprising and disappointing at the same time. read more

I was here a few months ago and I will say nothing about this buffet was pleasant other than their ice cream. Near the back there's an unclean smell and the food quality was just poor. It was all super greasy/ too salty/ or just flavorless. The food didn't even look pleasant. I also saw a kid stick his hand into the ice machine with no one saying or doing anything about it. Be weary of the food quality and outdated atmosphere! read more

The food is absolutely horrible. Everything taste like soap or has a weird odor to it. Not much service but the employees were nice. Other than the ice cream and the oysters everything else is not very good. For $30 I would go somewhere else. read more

God almighty. What the hell was that? What did I just eat? I'm so so SO disappointed. I used to come here growing up, and even a few times years ago. And despite the mixed reviews, I still decided to give it the benefit of the doubt to see how I feel about it on my own. All I can say is that the negative reviews are the ones to listen to! The food was stale/tough. Flavor? Non-existent . Not a great selection. The desserts tasted like chalk/cardboard. Basically $30 down the drain. I took bites of everything and rejected most items. The sushi was just ok. Avoid this place like the plague! I feel so bloated even though didn't eat much. I even heard this elder lady complain to the owner as we walked out, I overheard her saying "your quality had gone downhill". read more

This is a really old establishment. The outdoor sign makes it seem like it's an empty lot or closed for business. The arrow sign posted on a wall pointing to the buffet is only visible if coming from the Santa Clara side of Stevens Creek. Inside the aesthetics is old, giving a late 80s-early 90s ambiance. The bathroom is disgusting and needs to be updated. Food was limited unlike other buffets. There were a lot more fried items and less vegetable dishes. Dimsum options were three different baos and shumai. There were a wide variety of sushi. The dessert section was smaller but their ice cream machine worked. Their Sprite was carbonated water, no syrup. The buffet was constantly refilled with fresh items which was nice. read more

A decent seafood buffet for a good price. We went for the weekday lunch buffet and tried nearly everything. There was a good variety of seafood but my favorites were the shrimp and the sushi. Went back for seconds. Did not care for the dim sum, soup or dessert. Will be back again just for the yummy sushi. read more

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