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King Buffet- Pelham

3.9 (62 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Virginia H.

The Yelp rating for King Buffet seems to be much lower than it should be. Expectations should definitely be adjusted for a buffet and, for a buffet, I was very impressed. We (party of four) went at Sunday lunch time, which is definitely a peak restaurant time. They kept the buffet full. Nothing is ever low for long and because it's busy, food is frequently hot since they replenished often. The hibachi grill ingredients looked fresh and appetizing. There is a good variety too. Price is reasonable, especially taking inflation into consideration. Service is just fine. They are quick to clear your plates. Overall, definitely recommend!

Rib, grilled shrimp, corn, crawfish, and teriyaki chicken. The ribs were okay but everything else was delicious!
Toni-Cyntina R.

This restaurant has been open for less than 6 months. The building is large with a spacious parking lot and the facility is clean. I enjoy majority of my meals. The fried crab and shrimp were not my favorite, however everything else was delicious. On plate 3, I was full. I didn't have a chance to eat the sushi but I will the next time I come back. The servers were swift with taking away plates and refilling drinks.

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Mischa J.

Oh Yelp! Service with a smile from the start! Thank you! Everything looks so fresh and good! Taste good too. And, y'all cleaned up before we got here? It's so clean. I like clean! Smells like good food in atmosphere. Y'all got me hooked. It's date night and I can't eat all this food! Black pepper chicken, chicken and broccoli, sautéed mushrooms, fried dumplings, green beans, fried rice, sesame chicken, sweet sour chicken, egg rolls! I can't eat another drop. And, y'all got salad and fruit too! King's buffet! Y'all already know, I'll be back.

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Omg! Came here while my husband went to alabama adventure because of the yelp reviews...and soo happy i did! Soo delicious!

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Food was delicious!! We especially enjoyed the sushi and the general tso chicken! Restaurant was nice and clean. Will definitely be back!

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3 years ago

Awsome food and employees. This place restrooms very clean. Every one need to eat here.

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3 years ago

Clean buffet with a variety of Chinese food. The hibachi grill will be the main reason for going back.

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Poor quality food, overcooked hibatchi surprisingly few Asian entrée choices. Don't do it

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Reasonable price , food is fresh , many choices, can go with big group , definitely will come back !

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Not a seafood buffet. What seafood they had was obviously frozen. A very subpar Chinese buffet. I won't be back!!

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We have seafood but no only seafood.

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An excellent Buffet stock with an extensive variety of well prepared Chinese, Japanese and American dishes.

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The food was good and the place was clean. It was busy at the time we went there but that did not take away from the dining experience.

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3 years ago

Good food and wide variety for the cost! Definitely an improvement of the restaurant that used to be in this location.

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3 years ago

The Food was ok but not as good as I expected! There are better Chinese restaurants close by! Service was good and Ambiance was good

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The food is fantastic.....very fresh and hot. The staff very friendly. Something for everyone. Will return

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