stop by for lunch greeted by friendly staff. Food was hot and ready. great customer service

Amazing service and great food as well! Place looked clean and nothing wrong with it. Will be coming back again.

Good points: Great for families , that don't have a chance to cool or get together Priced well per person about $23pp on weekends Clean, and well prepared , but wear went when they first opened . Variety of asian food , soups individually served , sushi options, cold crab and Cajun crab, kids options , american desserts and asian buns nd ricecakes. Teppenyaki but looked like Mongolian BBQ. Taste was not bad 3 out of 5 for a variety of items we tried i.e. the noodles, fried and stewed fish, crab, walnut shrimp, fresh fruit , jello, and rice cakes. I know this place serves hundreds of people within hours. I totally recommend over some of the bougie beach spots when you're with the fam! read more

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Ichiban Buffet is a standout in Gardena, especially if you're looking for all you can sea seafood at an great price point. The food variety is one of the best I've seen at this price; they offer everything from snow crab legs and sashimi to teppanyaki and hand-ladled soup bowls. The service is impressively attentive, with staff constantly clearing plates (important) and keeping drinks full. There is spacious seating and massive selection--including braised chicken feet, bao buns, and various shrimp dishes--make it well worth the visit. Definitely a top-tier buffet choice for the South Bay! read more

This buffet came recommended by a friend. Honestly, never heard of it and I rarely go to this area near Hustler Casino. Arrived with a party of four and stood in front of the cashier until the hostess told us we pay after we eat. Nice... usually modern buffets require payment before service. The food here is what really sets this place apart from your regular Chinese-Japanese buffet: Price: Who else has buffet that includes snow crab legs and full size adult crabs for $23/pp? Makes you wonder how they even make money, considering their menu options. Food variety: best selection for the price point! Hands down. Sushi, sashimi, hand laddled beef and pork soup bowls, teppanyaki, snow crab legs, braised chicken feet, bao buns, salad bar, teriyaki chicken, your basic Chinese food steam table food--think orange chicken, fried rice, beef and broccoli, etc-- fried plantains, shrimp cooked so many ways, calamari, and seafood mixtos, ice cream cups, cakes, mousses, and so much more. The food definitely met the demographics of their customers. Seating: Booths or tables. Seating for two or a party of 20. Handicap accessible and all are welcome and provided same quality of service. Service: Attentive hostess and wait staff. Kept our cups full and our dirty plates off the table. Only downside are the restrooms. Like going into a nuclear war zone for the womens restroom. I made the unfortunate choice of using it before I ate, so that kinda did it for my appetite. My bf and his friends had the same feedback about the men's. Overall, I would go back a little more prepared. Wear my stretchy pants and tennis shoes. Those crabs go quickly. read more

SO many good choices! Staff working hard to replenish drinks & pick up used plates. Attentive to say the least. Spacious. They have a banquet room. Crab legs were on the small side. 30+ minute wait on a Sunday afternoon. Lots of parking. The carpet in that place is questionable considering all the food that's involved & the foot traffic; (saw drippings from used plates, piled with food scraps falling on the carpet). But will go again though not in a rush to... read more

Ichiban Buffet - Variety on my 1st plate. Had 2 more after this! - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

I think me and my bestie got here pretty close to closing time but we just came here randomly and the food selection honestly wasn't that bad.. however, there was a lot of good looking shrimp dishes that I couldn't eat Cus im allergic and it sucks cus all the good dishes were shrimp -_- I was literally half asleep when I came here but I remember we got seated pretty fast. There was a decent amount of customers there and it wasn't too bad for my first buffet experience in Gardena. I never tried when this place used to be Hometown Buffet lol Anyway, probly won't come here again but it was an experience :D read more

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Ichiban Buffet - Visited Friday lunch, 11/28/25 Service was excellent--fast, friendly, plates cleared quickly, drinks always full. Food was solid: hot items fresh, good variety (sushi, teppanyaki, shrimp, salad bar, desserts all hit the spot). Only downside: no rock crab at lunch (server confirmed it's dinner-only). Great value for lunch (~$18). Clean, spacious, easy parking. Will return for dinner to get those crabs! Recommended. read more

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One of my friends is a huge buffet lover, and she recommended Ichiban Buffet Gardena for my birthday dinner -- so we decided to try it, and it was so good! They had so many different food selections, and the Teppanyaki section was so good. My two friends also treated me to dinner for my birthday, and I'm so thankful to them. The crab legs were good, and all the food was delicious. While we were eating, I think we heard the birthday song about seven times! My friends requested it for me too, so they played the birthday song for my celebration as well. I had such a fun and happy birthday dinner here. read more

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My husband and I were in LA for an overnight trip and decided a buffet sounded good. This place was nearby and had decent reviews so we decided to give it a try. This place was pretty good. Pretty standard for an Asian buffet. The buffet itself was bigger than expected, many choices! For the price, we were pretty satisfied! The crab legs especially were a good touch! We would eat here again for sure! read more

Spacious seating, mostly clean, food quality is like china buffet, baked seafood and ribeye were very high quality. They are quick to take your old plates away but if youre still working on your plate and you have more than 1 don't Keene it in the side cuz they'll just scoop it up as they walk by (not a good or bad thing) overall its an A tier buffet for South bay as there isn't much around here anymore read more

Ichiban Buffet - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

We spent our 2026 New Year first day here and had a really nice time. The buffet had a lot of different choices and the food tasted fresh. Everything was well stocked and we were able to try many dishes. The staff were friendly and professional, and even though it was busy for the holiday, the service was still very good. The restaurant was clean and the atmosphere felt welcoming. Overall, it was a great place to celebrate the New Year. We would definitely come back again. read more

Ichiban Buffet - We celebrated our new year here. - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

S loves buffets so this place was more of a curiosity for us to try. We figured for $17pp for weekday Mon-Fri lunch was a worth it gamble. The variety of food was stellar and they even have a teppanyaki grill. The main proteins available seemed like mostly chicken and seafood (shrimp, fish). Taste-wise, the food was average but honestly, for $17 (which certainly feels like the going rate for lunch nowadays), there isn't much to complain about. I sampled quite a bit of their sushi offerings and no one got sick afterwards, so that's a win. Service was friendly, the place was clean, and it was easy to split the bill. Parking was easy (large lot shared with Vons and other eateries). read more

Over all a good experience food seemed fresh flavor was good. They have a big variety what sets them apart from other buffets is the seafood they definitely have more. The service was excellent to they cleaned the tables an fast and refilled our drinks. I will definitely be back with my family read more

Ichiban Buffet - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

Just for how affordable this buffet is I would suggest renting it out. Less than 25.00 a person for dinner with drink and desert, ice cream included if you eat it at the restaurant. Huge variety of food. Not the best tasting fare, but for the price, it's incredible. Efficient and no feills service. Bright space, mostly clean. Not sure carpet is the best choice for a restaurant that feeds that many people. Again give it a try and see if you like the food. read more

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Crabs for like $22..I am in! Lol This was not lunch price. It was for dinner/weekend price. I have been here twice now. 2nd time was better than the first. I love crab legs...maybe even more than lobstaaa lol Most people came here for the price and the crabs These crab legs were pretty good in size. They even have stone crabs!! Oh so good... They also have these baked cheese head on shrimps that I really enjoyed. I ate like 8 or 9 of it lol The buffet had a sushi bar, Mongolian noodle station, salad bar, dessert bar and etc. I mostly ate the crabs, but most of the foods seemed decent. Wait time can be long. First time, I waited like an hour or so. 2nd time, the wait was a lot shorter. Drinks were refillable and it was prob $2 something only. Togo option: $9.99 per lb and $12.99 per lb if you want crabs. Big parking Service was ok. RR - clean read more

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I saw it on social media and decided to try it with my family. We really enjoyed the food for it's affordable price and the quality of food. My favorite is the cheesy mussels! After our first visit, we went for the second time again, and the operation is still the same. The workers are very attentive. The sushi area though, they don't fill it up right away and can sometimes look not appetizing anymore. The food is great, it just feels like a little dark, maybe because of the light or the carpet but nonetheless, Will definitely come back! read more

Price point fits the quality of food provided. The nigiri sushi rice was pressed way too hard. It should be just enough to hold its shape. Tried the tapanaki steak, ehh. The customer service could be improved with a little more effort in demeanor. read more

Not a fan of this place, this used to be where Hometown Buffet was at. If you want a spot with plenty options the. This is the place and it's affordable. The place is big and have plenty of seating. So many food options but definitely lack in quality and flavor, everything that I could eat was bland. I really left here disappointed in the quality and was hoping big for being locally to where I grew up. There are better buffet options out there, but it's worth trying out if you like seafood! read more

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The good: My husband loves buffets so we had to try this one! It was a great value and my kids enjoyed a lot of foods. I love being able to enter and eat immediately after being seated immediately. It's a great option for picky eaters like toddlers. There was a big variety of Japanese and Chinese foods. There's plenty of parking. It's great for large groups because they have a lot of large tables. I enjoyed the sushi bar and the Mongolian chow mein noodles. The bad: There was a grimy feeling in the buffet area. The ice cream quality could've been better. I really don't love the carpet in there. I wish more people used the provided gloves to touch the spoons. The interesting: They have a fun water fountain in the foyer area. read more

Overall a predictably good experience for a buffet with a good diverse variety of food for lunch. Dinner has Snow Crab Legs and a mediocre tough cut of beef called a steak but Lunch is the best deal Cheaper for 7-10 year old kids and even cheaper for 3-6 with kids under 3, I assume is "Free" Staff here are friendly. The sushi is okay, no worst than what the supermarket sells for &10+, so if you just crave sushi, this might be the place to come to. The fish here is pretty good. read more

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We went for brunch on a Saturday recently and we were happy overall. The crab legs were tasty and fresh. Being that is the most popular item, it runs out and you have to keep an eye on the refill. Everything was great, from the fried items (calamari, egg rolls, etc), to the baked mussels, seafood boil shrimp, regular shrimp, to the MANY sushi choices. Salad and fruit was very fresh. Everything we tried was good. The only complaint would be too much rice in sushi rolls, but that is to be expected in a big buffet. Still very good overall, we will be back another day for more :) read more

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Solid Buffet with good amount options to choose from at a good price! Definitely worth the wait! Recommend -Crab legs were really good in size and served on ice. Beef Rib soup - taste like herbal Pork Rib soup - so tender as they stewed very long time as it shred apart easily. Sashimi - Great quality They have a lot of fish options (5) which was good. Chicken wings were meh as they were cold. Steam tray may not have been functioning. Restrooms are acceptable with access to 3 stalls and 2 urinals. Service - 5/5 Staff cleared plates within timely manner. read more

Ichiban Buffet - 1st plate - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

Really good seafood buffet. They have snow crab legs. The price is reasonable and the service is always good.

A little Gardena gem with so many food options I wish I had taken pictures of the food stations but deciding on what to eat was a priority. You'll find a teppanyaki, freshly made sushi, grab, rangoons, baos, grilled goods, fried treats, kimchi, fruits, and lots of things I'm forgetting. Great service. If there's space you're seated right away and the hostess will take your drink order. Staff works as a team clearing your table and bringing you refills. Very casual atmosphere. read more

Ichiban Buffet - Not pretty but we were so busy eating I didn't take a food pic - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

Food is nasty zero taste or seasoning. Waste of money. Saw oil floating in my cup of soda. I tried my best to try everything, but still disgusting. 8/10 California roll 10/10 sugar donut That's all. read more

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Good quality fresh and everything here in one buffet Good price recomeded crab fried fish excellent One location on Gardena 3 from the freeway AAAA+++++++¥¥ read more

The food selections are extensive and filled with various Asian favorites! Service is okay given this a buffet. Areas could be kept a little cleaner. Overall, it is a place worth a second visit. We came for lunch. At night, they also include crab legs. We will be back! read more

Food and steak was ehh.. but my wife absolutely loves crab and bec. it was fresh and decently sized crab, I gave it a 5 star. Everything else needs work. If you don't like crab, go elsewhere lol. l read more

I saw this on a TikTok and realized there was really close to where I live. Being new to Torrance I'm always interested in experiencing new restaurants. Who doesn't love a good buffet? I rarely go to a buffet for lunch, but the fact that this is only 12 minutes from my home, I knew I needed to try it. The price is 1599+ tax, $20 even after tax and tip. I discovered it about six weeks ago, and now I go once to twice a week. I know there's a stigma for people that go to buffets often, but for me, it is more about the variety than the amount of food that I can consume. It makes sense pricewise, but the fact that the food here is really good makes even more sense. Strange enough, my favorite things to eat here are the vegetables. The broccoli is crunchy and crisp and the mushrooms and tofu along with it is great as well. I like the vermicelli and the soups that they offer. Every time I go, I keep different things, sometimes I'm in the mood for sushi. Sometimes I'm in the mood for chicken wings and sometimes I'm in the mood for sticky rice in banana leaf. Whatever I'm in the mood for, this place has it. Last week I decided to get takeout instead to see if it made more sense to eat in or eat out. After filling up two boxes, the total was about $35. It made me realize that eating and was the better value, but I also realized that after eating one of the two boxes that was pretty full. I had enough for another meal later on in the day, and it was still good. In terms of the dining experience, the servers were very attentive and very friendly. The turnover is pretty quick and they do their best to keep everything as clean as possible. After to come here for a few weeks, you start to recognize the regulars, and a few more visits, you realize you are one of them. I've been here for dinner and while I'm not too crazy about the crab, I still enjoy the ambience. This is probably the most affordable buffet I've seen in Los Angeles, and based on my attendance, it's one of the better ones as well. I would recommend you to come here with zero expectations and see if you leave pleasantly surprised. read more

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Don't listen to the haters. There's no where else in Southern California where you're getting $21 ayce crab legs and crab bodies. The mussels and coconut shrimp is good too. I didn't even try the teppanyaki and heard it was really good. Go here for some insane value and tasty crab. read more

The sushi selection for week day lunch was grim..., The salmon nigiri looks like they put out one tray and either don't refill it or let it sit out too long.. Definitely has a low budget vibe. Still better than nothing, depending on what you're willing to eat. read more

There is easy parking in the large parking lot in the front. Service was very good. Even though the line was long to get in when we first arrived, the restaurant is very spacious inside so everybody was quickly seated. The servers were also very fast taking away our dirty plates and refilling drinks. So five stars for them. However the food is just mediocre at best. I thought the best dishes were the steak at the Teppenyaki station and the ramekins of spare rib soup. If you see the soup, don't hesitate to take one or more. They don't come out very often. The steak was very tender and flavorful, especially with the (heavy) garlic sauce. Next time I'll ask the cook to grill some shrimp with it too. The endless sashimi, well, left a lot to be desired. They definitely tasted like they had been defrosted from frozen. Worse, they're cut into such thick chunks that they didn't really taste that good. See picture. This is definitely not Nobu. The sushi rolls were all variations of California rolls ie/no real fish inside. The only real fish were on the nigiri sushis. There were long lines for the crabs. What made it worse were people who used two plates and piled on 6-7 crabs to take back knowing there's a long line of people waiting their turn. Such greedy eaters. Same with crab legs. People took their time to pick through the entire pile and took everything they could while people waited their turns. The rest of the foods were pretty mediocre, American Chinese style dishes like stir fried broccoli, crab rangoon, French fries, fried chicken wings, mussels with cheese sauce. The salad bar is pretty comprehensive. I liked the desserts too, especially the individual cups of ice cream on this day they had vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and orange sherbet. For an affordable buffet, Ichiban Buffet is hard to beat. Only $23 on weekends and $2 senior discount for those over $65. Just don't expect a fancy meal. read more

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Excellent food and service. Loved the crabs. Variety of food choices. It's a must try for everyone. Enough parking at its located in a commercial area. 3-31-2025 read more

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Was so excited to try out this new AYCE Seafood Buffet! Had typical buffet foods but focused more on seafood. You definitely get a bang for your buck here, only $22 per person. Especially because of all the crab and crab legs here! Service was okay and could of been better but it was during a Sunday lunch rush when we came. You can tell that our table and seats weren't cleaned very well because it was so busy. It does feel a bit chaotic when there so many people and kids running around making a mess. read more

Ichiban Buffet - Crab - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

Ambiance: the newly opened seafood buffet place in South Bay is located in a large plaza, ample parking spots available, very spacious and loud inside, good for large group gatherings, the restroom was gross and lack of maintenance Service: honestly not friendly, it took a while to get seated, and no water served until asked, and they don't really clean the plates adequately although brought the bill fairly fast Food: variety choices with emphasis on on seafood Sushi Bar - * terrible quality, either sushi or sashimi tasted dry and not fresh, and the raw fish looked so old Crab Legs - *** decent and ran out fast, and they refilled the section very slow Seafood - *** they have many shrimp dishes, salmon was good, however, crabs, craw fish, mussels and clams weren't fresh Meat - ** pork ribs are so dry and teppanyaki station cooked freshly which was nice, but the rib eye they served weren't fresh and tasted stink Salad, Fruits, and Desserts Bar - *** variety of choices, seafood salad was good and most fruits were fresh, not many choices for sweets Ice Cream - **** Wholesome Farms small cups with flavors of vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate, recommend Price: food quality wasn't very good, although worth the price for its variety, expect about $30 per person including drink read more

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Crab legs and shrimp makes this buffet worth it Ask for cracker from waitress for thr crabs Crab was delicious w lots of sweet meat not mushy or salty Chinese food was ok Teppenyaki grill was good - had ribeye steak and shrimp Lots of parking Will get crowded read more

Tried this place with a group of friends...as much as the price for the buffet is great, I would say this is a nice that I tried it once. The food didn't settle well with me after so I'll give this a pass for me next time. read more

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After seeing videos, we decided to drop by to check Ichiban Buffet out on a Saturday morning. The best thing about the buffet is that they have snow crab legs and individual ice cream cups for dessert. Aside from that, I honestly wasn't impressed. The lobby was filled with people waiting for tables to open up when we arrived at about noon, and the restaurant was full. The turnaround wasn't too bad, as most people weren't waiting too long to be seated. They have a private room and the main large room for seating options. I felt that the restaurant itself was about as clean as most other buffets that I've been to, it wasn't overly dirty, but I definitely wouldn't trust any type of 5-10 second rule. While there was a decent selection of cold and hot foods, as well as a hibachi grill, the food's quality just wasn't all there. a majority of the food felt overcooked, and some felt slimy, as if the food had been left out a long time. I was struggling to fill a second plate, as nothing really looked appealing. I might consider coming back for the snow crabs, and perhaps try again though, as maybe it was a one-off situation. Our tables were frequently cleared and our drinks were refilled often, though they take your cup and add to it instead of dropping off a new cup and taking the old one away. Make sure your party is all there when they call you to be seated! read more

Nasty plates, horrible service, and raw food. I had go through 5 plates to find a spotless plate in the stacks. There were like green spots on some of the plates and I lost my appetite. I moved on to get some steak and I said well done. Thinking I was going to get some steak with it natural steak color and well done look. I got a gray, raw steak. Getting water was a hassle, as none of the workers listened when I called until 10 minutes later. read more

Ichiban Buffet - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California