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King Buffet

3.0 (808 reviews)
ModerateBuffets, Chinese, Seafood
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Fahad H.

Came back on the 1st day of new year after a long time but unfortunately didn't see any improvements but the price did go up and now it cost exactly $37 for 1 person buffet plus drink and you have to pay first before entering the buffet hall. Items were average to decent and some of the desserts weren't fresh and you can tell they were made a day or two before.Not worth the price at all!!

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Connor Y.

So I went to the Kings buffet recently located in Western. The service was good. We got sat pretty fast and the food was a decent price very much affordable we went with the group. We were able to all sit together and there are tons of options. Also, I wish they would've had games on. It would've definitely added to the vibe. It had nice lighting and little background music but if they would've had some of the basketball games on, it would've definitely helped the experience. So because I tried so many different things I wanna talk about the stand out the shrimp there really really good and there's fried shrimp there's baked shrimp. There's all different kinds of it. All good really good. The orange chicken was actually pretty solid. Nice flavor nice texture good consistency. The crab was good, but there wasn't a way to crack it so you have to crack it yourself and it was so freaking difficult. And the salmon was some of it was good went back for seconds wasn't as good as the first time like it's a buffet so there's expected to be inconsistencies. The desserts were OK. I enjoyed the ice cream tons of different flavors but the baked goods I wish there was brownies. There was some brownies and the cream cookies were just like I would go back to give it another chance maybe try some of the things a bit fresh but overall, the experience was cool.

Rowena D.

For the most part, I liked this spot for the variety of dishes and the unexpected cleanliness at an Asian buffet! There is everything from broccoli beef , short ribs to soft shell crab which was my favorite and pizza for the kiddos. There is a coffee machine , a milk tea machine and i swear it's Thrifty Ice cream for self serve and a chocolate fountain ! Definitely family friendly. There is a Mongolian BBQ option as well , you dont see that in Vegas. Come here with the fam for all the selections.

Berta B.

I had family visiting from out of town, so we went to Hollywood and Highland to look at the Hollywood stars. After that, everyone was hungry, and my uncle wanted to eat at a buffet, so he suggested this place. We walked in, and once we paid, they asked what we wanted to drink, and we went to find a table. The place is pretty big with enough tables for larger groups, but you can't move the tables, so we had to sit at different tables to fit everyone. The buffet is like any other buffet where you grab a plate and serve yourself. They had a lot of seafood items, including sushi. I didn't get to try the sushi because I was super full, but my sister said the sushi was pretty good considering it was a buffet. The rest of the buffet includes Chinese food and a Mongolian BBQ station where they prepare the food for you. They also had a boba drink station, which was pretty cool! The chocolate fountain was also a hit with all the kids! The food that I tried was pretty good, and it tasted fresh. Now for the service. Unfortunately, the service was just okay. For some reason, when I asked for extra utensils, the waitress seemed bothered and said I should have some on my table, but I didn't, so she brought out 5 forks, and I only needed one. Also, one of the other waiters didn't seem friendly at all and was almost upset when I asked him for my son's drink. Even with the service not meeting my expectations, I would go back for the food since everyone else also loved it.

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Shanelle S.

For a buffet that's ~$35 per person on a weekend, I think you get a reasonably clean place with a wide array of options and free parking (which was so nice). My mom and I came here for a relative's birthday dinner and we were seated in a separate area next to the main room. They have sushi, dim sum, a Mongolian BBQ station, and more. The desserts had a good variety as well, with a chocolate fountain being the crowning jewel. The food was decent and though some was a bit on the cool side, I didn't have any stomach issues the next day. No tips are expected and there's a 10% service charge on top of the main price (there's a discount for senior citizens). Overall, you come here when you're looking for quantity while minimizing price.

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Stephen F.

30-11-25-18:00-There were noticeable less cars in the lot. Strange for a Sunday. Well, I quickly discovered why? They have these weird signs posted all over the place saying "No tip required". I thought, "That's strange". Then I saw other signs saying "10% Mandatory service fee imposed". What the heck is that?! So, 3 people came to $101!! The food quality has really gone down. Many item dried up sitting around. Unfortunately, we used to love this place but, won't be back. We'll go to the other place in Montebello. I don't recommend this place at all!!

Mushroom  Crispy shrimp   Make your own noodle  Like Mongolian bbq

This love is absolutely incredible They have Icecream and Boba So much dessert CAJUN SHRIMP MANY SEAFOOD OPTIONS Make your own noodle Like Mongolian bbq CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN Service is so so. . Be ready to pay 10% service fee. The people are nice *****BOBA BUFFET *****Sushi buffet The ambiance is nice. The place looks upgraded

ED A.

Whenever I visit K-town, I try to go back to this buffet place. The lunch price went up $24-$28 (automatically includes a refillable drink). They've been having issues with people leaving without paying, so you must pay before you get a table. This place is enormous. Parking is FREE! They have a decent selection of food and a fresh grill option in the back. Service is quick. Workers always walk around to remove plates when you are done or refill drinks. For the price, I'd say it's pretty decent. The tasty buffet will fill you up for the rest of the day.

Hai L.

This place was okay. I thought they would have more options and they didn't even have cream cheese wontons. Came here before a dj event and was really hungry. It's not the best buffet that I been to but not the worst.

No meat empty on a weekend Sunday at $31 per head
Icko M.

Disappointing Experience This Time We've dined here many times and usually enjoy our visits, but this time was very disappointing -- especially considering we spent nearly $400 for a group of 10. Unfortunately, it just didn't feel worth it. The service overall was poor. Most of the servers seemed tired, unfriendly, and not very accommodating. That said, Linda and another server named Larry were both kind and attentive -- they truly stood out and did a great job. Another letdown was the steak grilling section, which was completely unavailable. And, as in past visits, the temperature inside was uncomfortably warm -- it seems their HVAC system still hasn't been fixed. We hope management addresses these ongoing issues, because the place does have potential, but this visit missed the mark.

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Food is not hot at all. Flies landing on the fruit. AGAIN FOOD IS NOT HOT. Sushi give grocery store vibes.

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Great food, but servers not to helpful, worst attitude from the host to the back of the house. No hospitality:(

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food was horrible. they had no crab legs or sea food as presented in pictures. i dont recommend anyone to go there

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For a buffet, this is a very good place so I believe if you're looking for a place where you can eat a lot please try this place

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What's the prices?

It's $28 lunch & $32 for dinner I THINK.

Can m someone please provide updated prices? Thx!!!

39.99 for a horrible dinner selection when I went on Monday.

Do there have beers or wine?

No!

How much per person?And is it different for lunch and dinner times?

Monday -Friday 11:30-4pm Lunch $16.99 4:01-9:30pm Dinner $22.99… Read more

Hi! Is the indoor dining open? Also do we need to make a reservation?

Indoor dining is open and no reservation is needed. :) It does get really busy though so sometimes there is a line to get in!

How much per person?

Hi, lunch is $14.99 Dinner is $20.99 Saturday & Sunday all day: $21.99

How many people can dine?

A lot! I even saw a tour bus of people eating there

How do you do takeout? Thanks

Take out is by pound. Please call 323-368-9398 for detail. Thank you.

Do you have everything that was available before Covid19?

The Mongolian BBQ and the Korean BBQ are not available now because if cov-19.

Is Kings buffet open now for dining?

Yes, we are open for out door dining with limit buffet bar open.

Is it open now?

Not yet.

Are you doing done in?

Sorry,we are closed. We might women after July 4th. Please check back. Thank you.

Is crab served during weekday lunch?

Sorry, the crab leg serves during weekday dinner.

Do they allow a table of one?

Yes, table for one is welcome.

Do they have Salmon Sashimi on weekday's lunch?

Sorry, the salmon sashimi is on dinner menu and the weekend.

Is Lunch including Mongolian BBQ & BBQ Meats ? Thanks

Yes. It's all inclusive for everything they serve

How much is lunch and dinner?

Hi, The weekday lunch is $12.59, dinner us $17.99. Saturday & Sunday all day is $18.99. Thank you.

Should I reserve before going? And what about prices plz for children

There is no reservation need for party of ten or less on weekday. Thank you

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