I love this place. I enjoy the fresh sushi and hibachi. I am always greeted warmly at the door. I would recommend

The food is absolutely disgusting ! If I could give it a zero I would , I tried 3 different meats and all were bad ! Don't waste your money , I went in and told them It was gross and all they said was " no refund" I will never go back! read more

This place is a food, inspectors dream lots of food cross contamination places stinks of seafood lemonade was old and flat floor was greasy and slippery most of the food tasted old and to top it off didn't taste good they are pricey for under par food would not recommend to anyone read more

JA Buffet - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hamburg, Pennsylvania

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Very disappointed with my experience at J.A. Hao Buffet. They made us pay for the food before even allowing us to see what was being served, which already felt off. The service wasn't good at all and the food definitely wasn't anything to brag about. Quality was very poor and honestly made me question the cleanliness of the place. If you care about good food and not risking getting sick, I'd strongly suggest choosing a different establishment. read more

Foods is not too bad. Just the Happy Family dish is not what I expected. Maybe the way they cook prepare liked that. read more

PROS: this place was very nice. It has a banquet room, loads of food and seating, place is clean, and the waitress was nice. Prices are unbeatable and loads of parking CONS: the hostess was a bit snobby and you have to prepay before eating OVERALL: for a buffet, this place was very nice. I would definitely come back read more

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Pretty terrible if I must say. Worst buffet i've been to. I left feeling hunger and regret, as it seems I paid for yesterdays leftovers

My friends and I were craving Asian food when we visited PA. We were all pleasantly surprised when we ate at this Chinese restaurant! Upon arrival we were welcomed and seated immediately. The buffet had top notch quality seafood, meat, and combination plates to choose from. Overall this is hands down one of the best buffets I've ever eaten at. You can tell the owners and staff of this restaurant spent a lot of time crafting an eclectically delicious menu! read more

Honestly not sure why the reviews are so low here - a friend took me here and I thought the Chinese food here was super authentic and fresh, and for a steal of a price. There are also plenty of American food optjons! Def recommend checking out this restaurant - staff are super friendly and attentive too. read more

$20 for a buffet--IN THIS ECONOMY? This buffet had the largest selection of food, from seafood, to steak, to authentic Chinese cuisines to sushi. The food was great and the staff was so friendly. Was a bit wary about paying before you eat (per some of the reviews) but whatever, I guess they dealt with some dine & dashers (?). Solid spot if you're in the mood for a bit of everything! Also, don't know why some folks are mad about the service, not everyone's first language is English so if you're looking for servers that speak like Hemingway you can be on your way. The real ones know that the best local joints focus on the quality of authentic food. read more

I have spent more than one Thanksgivings here at JA Buffet -- I'm grateful it stays open during major holidays when my family and I don't have plans or the time to cook. Their holiday menu and year-round food is always top notch, and you can't beat these prices! I always hit the sushi first. I happen to know this is a family-owned business, run by some of the nicest folks around. Kind people, great service, and the place is always spick and span. Pay no heed to the bad reviews and stop by and see for yourself! read more

Most everything! Collecting tips before even being seated. Is a sure sign of lousy food and service! (What happened to the crab legs?)

Food was very bad, Mac and cheese was okay. Everything else was questionable. The jelly tasted more like rubber. Would have been better off getting the small .50¢ pies from Walmart. DO NOT RECOMMEND $20 per person is outrageous for this food. Service was quick Ambiance was very sad, weird read more

Very kind family, great business. Good food and service! A little bit of everything to please everyone in the family! read more

Always enjoy our visiting JA Buffet. The food is very good, staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is pleasing. Our go to for a Sunday buffet. Lots of variety to choose from and never go away hungry that's for sure. read more

Been here for lunch and dinner a handful of times now. If your looking for a decent Chinese buffet you found one for the price the price isn't terrible could be worst for sure. Never had a issues with the waitress or the person up front. Dinner time the food put out is normally hot compared to lunch time when it's normally cold not even warmed up or hot. read more

Stopped yesterday for dinner, and unfortunately, most of the food on the buffet lines, was either dried out or cold, and flavorless. This was very disappointing. read more

The food could improve! I wish I had looked at the buffet prior to purchasing. They ask you to pay before you even see the buffet. Don't do it! The food was horrible. It was overheated, it was not fresh at all. And some of the food was cold. I don't even know how they call this a Chinese buffet, because there was hardly any Chinese food. Literally, the only thing that was good was the ice cream! And that's because it was prepackaged! Absolutely awful! read more

This restaurant was home away from home for me. It's unfortunate to see how many low reviews there are considering the value of this restaurant. But considering the demographics of the area, I can see how it is understated as an authentic Chinese restaurant. The prices are fair and the food was great - it is hard to find in general authentic Asian food in the area - so for me as someone who has just moved to PA, this was definitely a cure for my homesickness. The family that owns this restaurant are hard working and humble, they care about the quality and authenticity of the food they make, and their staff were welcoming and helpful. I've had nothing but a positive experience here, would highly recommend! read more

J.A. Buffet is a staple in Hamburg for high quality food. The service is excellent and we are made to feel at home every time we dine here. The owners know us by name and always have a smile on their face when we come. read more

My family and I have been making the 30+ minute drive to visit this location for a number of years now. It is the best Chinese Buffet in the area, and one that has consistently been requested by each member of our family. The food is consistently delicious, fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. The bins on the buffet are well stocked with a wide selection of options to choose from. Our family favorites consist of: Chicken & Broccoli, Honey Chicken, Donuts, Seafood w/ Vegetables, Seafood Combination w Cheese, etc.. There are so many delicious items to just choose one (hence why we visit the buffet)! The chicken is tender and the vegetables are well cooked. Everything is served hot and fresh! The presence of hand sanitizer at the buffet area for customer use has been in place since pre-pandemic, which has demonstrated an attentiveness to the health and care of their customers. The dining area is cleaned and plates are removed promptly from customer tables which again demonstrates an attentiveness to customer care. My only suggestion would be for the replacement of or repair to the booth seating cushions. Many of them are quite worn and in poor repair. This may detract from the ambiance and aesthetics of the environment, but not the quality of the food or the professional service which can always be found at this location. The staff is consistently attentive without hovering, and are welcoming with a pleasant and professional presence. We always feel like our business is appreciated and valued. Our family definitely recommends JA Buffet if you're looking for a good selection of fresh food and a relaxed atmosphere. It's worth the drive. read more

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My sister went to college in PA and we stopped in Hamburg on drive across the state. This was a great find! A really varied buffet to satisfy everyone in my family. Including dessert options which is hugely important to my dad, lol. But the garlic green beans were my personal favorite! The staff were really kind and welcoming as well and gave us other recs for things to do in the area! The ambience was laid back and pretty standard for a buffet, but clean. read more

I literally never even bother leaving reviews. I am from Alabama taking a trip along the east coast and this is the worst place I've ever been to eat at a Chinese buffet. Staff was rude and maybe that's just how people are in Pennsylvania but the food was atrocious Everything was either over cooked, hard as a rock, soggy fried tasteless, awful. I could go on. Atmosphere was also really sad and depressing. read more

Ew. Most of the food was barely warm. Lot of the food looked old. Most of the food tasted ok, but few dishes were horrible. Not recommended read more

This is my first and last time I will eat here . The server doesn't come back you have to ask other people to help you. And the food is drying out and they don't keep it fresh. What more can I say read more

To start out the staff was great and super friendly, that's about all of the good. Food was visibly spoiling right infront of your very eyes, food is lukewarm and absolutely tasteless, my 3 year old daughter could season food better then this, other than the lukewarm food there really aren't that many options that look palatable, best thing here were the green beans and I'm a "carnivore". The restaurant for the most part is kept clean, other than the bathrooms... sink hardly had water pressure and toilet did not flush, as for drying your hands just use your shirt since they didn't have paper towels or a blow dryer Overall not a great restaurant as food is tasteless and waiting to give you food poisoning, better to go across the street and have a burger for half the price as one person. read more

DON'T LISTEN TO THESE BAD REVIEWS! This buffet serves a great combination of Chinese and American food! The food is amazing and the staff are very nice and polite. The restaurant is very clean and has great ambiance! 12/10 would recommend! read more

JA Buffet - Buffet line - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hamburg, Pennsylvania

It's so important to keep supporting small businesses - great food and ambiance! 5 stars.

Great family owned restaurant. Buffet has many options. Great customer service. Always enjoying eating here would recommend.

This has been a staple in Hamburg for as long as I remember. The family is gracious and generous and the food is always delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone craving some great Chinese food. read more

My family and I's go-to Chinese buffet for years! Not just for the food and atmosphere, but the consistency and genuineness of the ownership. Affordable, tasty and consistent, even for picky eaters!! Highly, highly recommend!!! read more

The JA Buffet has been around for years and provided the best Chinese food to Hamburg. The experience and service is always friendly and accommodating. The buffet is super clean and fresh. The owners are so nice and remember my family every time we come back. I couldn't recommend this buffet more. read more

The food is delicious! The service is excellent! I've been coming here for years and it's a favorite go to spot for me and my family. We love JA Buffet, can't say enough good things! 10/10 read more

While I can't speak for the other reviews out here, I fully enjoyed my time here! The food quality is really good, especially considering the price, and staff were friendly whenever I needed extra things. If I am in Hamburg again in the near future, this place definitely stays on top of my list to visit back! read more

Food was not too bad but the shrimps are not open and clean and thats is super bad for many people

the food here tastes worse than an MRE, I would trust John Pork himself to cook a better meal than anything this "establishment" musters up in the kitchen. I mean seriously Gordon Ramsey can't fix this. read more

Horrible food over cooked cheap food and 70$ for 2 adults and one child would not recommend and never will come back Evan if it is the last food source on earth read more

I ordered via door-dash. They got my order wrong, I ordered broccoli in garlic sauce. I received some sort of vegetable and tofu medley instead. I also ordered sushi, which is all cooked. The spicy tuna roll does not say anywhere that it would be cooked. Not what I was looking for. read more

Where to begin? 1. First thing is prepaying for your party. I could understand if it was a large party but not for a table of 4 or single people. Additionally the tip is either done then and there or must be left in cash which is becoming more and more uncommon over time. Only upside I found was we were able to just get up and leave. 2. Food at the buffet is pitiful and sad. Two cold bars along with 4 hot bars. Rice was hiding in a rice cooker on counter. Chicken in almost all dishes was over cooked and hard. Fruit flies are along jello bar and fruit selections. Most other food tasted dry and was oily in comparison to other Chinese buffets. Also a lot of American fare that vastly out numbers Chinese varieties. Sushi bar disappointing was missing basic salmon pieces for rolls. 3. Staff seemed attentive for only two on the floor. However tables sat uncleared in areas that were not being actively seated. 4. General feeling of the restaurant is sad and dim. Bathroom is filthy and in disrepair. Only one sink working and a lack of water pressure throughout. Can't help but wondering how the health department approved this. Overall, the experience was disappointing to say the least and the most shocking. While there are signs around talking about approaching staff if anything seems out of place or is wrong, the staff clearly have turned a blind eye to the state of the restaurant. As a traveler and someone just looking for someone else to do the cooking others would be better served by Monsieur Booyardee. read more

JA Buffet - Bathroom drains broken - Sushi Bars Near Me - Hamburg, Pennsylvania

Terrible! The worst chinese buffet that I have ever gone. I am literally trying to wash the taste of all the food out of my mouth. Fly was all around the food, food was super old, etc. Etc. Yuck, yuck yuck. Zero stars. I just got home from this place and I needed to wash my mouth out with Peroxide. I cannot stress just how terrible this place is. I can't even concentrate on work.... That is how disgusted I am right now. read more