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    King Buffet

    4.1 (77 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Buffet area hibachi line
    Alex N.

    We stopped by here during a San Antonio trip after looking for some high rated Chinese buffets in the area. The food was actually very good for what I usually call a "generic Chinese buffet". I would've probably given 5 stars if it wasn't for one thing that turned me off: they have signs at every table offering discounts for good reviews. I don't want to be bribed for my review, and it probably led to some inflation in their high google score too. That being said, the service was fine, and the interior was spacious and fancy for a Chinese buffet. They had a hibachi station as well which always earns bonus points from me. They also had a dim sum line in the back, but it was almost all empty and didn't get refilled while we were there. The fare is what you would expect for a Chinese buffet, all the classics like lo mein and general tso's chicken that every place has. While it wasn't mind-blowing quality, it was above the bar for all you can eat, beating out most Chinese buffets I've tried.

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    Melody C.

    A surprisingly good experience. I am often a bit skeptical of buffets but this one was amazing. The food variety is spectacular. They had a large selection of fried items, standard Chinese foods, dumplings, dim sum, fresh sushi, sweets, and even a ramen bar. Everything was very flavorful and fresh. I noticed the food trays were being consistently rotated and refilled with fresh food. The sushi was surprisingly good quality and very fresh for being in a buffet. The sushi selection was refilled multiple times. If an option you wanted is empty, just wait a few minutes and the quick sushi chefs would have it refilled. The crawfish was especially good! The sauce they were in was so flavorful and delicious. On our Labor Day visit, we had the pleasant surprise of all you can eat crab legs! For the amount of different dishes and seafood, for $18.99, this place is an incredible deal. King Buffet is very modern and luxe in design. Everything is very clean and organized. None of the food in one tray was contaminating or spilling over into the trays next to them. I appreciate that throughout the buffet line, they provided extra utensils, plastic gloves, sauces, and small cups for the sauces. It made the experience feel much more organized and definitely cleaner. Our waitress was very kind and quick. Refills were frequent and our plates were cleared as soon as we were finished with them. I definitely recommend King Buffet!

    Seafood salad , cocktail shrimp, tempura chicken
    Lisa K.

    Decided to try Kings Buffet since it's closer to us. From outside I really did not expect what it looked like inside. The interior is beautiful, bright, very chic.. honestly one of the prettiest restaurants I've ever seen. Not just that but clean. There were workers walking around constantly cleaning, wiping near the Buffett areas, sweeping... very well kept. Great variety of food. Sushi, dim sum, salad bar, soups, fried food, cocktail shrimp, hibachi, even an ice cream machine. Lunch is 13.99$ for adults during lunch. Excellent price. I am more of a seafood person so I did miss the hot Cajun peel and eat shrimp I normally get at the other Buffett we go too... but I didn't have lack of choices. We will definitely be returning!

    Jom L.

    Probably my fave buffet so far. Super cheap, lots of food selection and really great that they have huge selection of asian dishes. They could probably make the crab leg station have more heat. I probably just don't like that servers are often quick to take out plates, and felt like they were rushing me a bit. But still, love this place overall. Ambiance is good, the decor is updated. Feels like it's new or perhaps renovated.

    More sushi
    Ruthie W.

    Celebrating Dad for Father's Day eating what he loves: Buffet! My friend, Bernice, told me about @kingbuffet.sa as it's fairly new. Bella was the one who attended to us, making sure our drinks were filled and plates cleared. There was so much variety of food here to choose from. The one thing my husband didn't get to try was the Mongolian BBQ. I'm not sure if I might have missed their ice cream. The only thing I saw was the soft serve machine. For Father's Day, they had special pricing of $19.99 for adults and 10% off seniors. Normal weekend prices are $18.99. We made it before the mad rush. The waiting area was full when we left. Definitely a popular spot to celebrate Dad!

    Mario D.

    I'll start by saying the restaurant did refund one buffet (not including taxes or the drink). My wife and I ate here and overall, the food was okay, but on my last plate I noticed something that looked like a worm in my beef and broccoli. After taking a closer look, it appeared to be some type of insect, possibly a larva. I brought it to the staff's attention and the manager addressed it, but it was still an unpleasant experience. Situations like that make it difficult to feel comfortable eating there again, so I don't think I'll be returning.

    Fried fish (fried hard) and cold. Pot stickers and crab dalady
    Leon W.

    You need to keep the foods on the buffet hotter. As soon as you fill your plate, get to your table, the food is cold. This was the worst buffet meal I've ever eaten. I will not be returning. RECOMMEDATION: Go if you want to!

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    Neli R.

    Amazing beautiful buffet place! It was big, clean and many food options. The price was right! I will definitely return. I am usually not a buffet person but I was recommended to this place. It did not disappoint. The place was beautiful and the sections was very good. I was on a diet so I stuck with veggies and sushi. The selection was very nice they even have a hibachi bar! I also had some dumpling soup and wongtons because how could I pass it up. I didn't even look at the desert options since I am on a diet. I will definitely be back!

    Mongolian bbq
    Jason Z.

    I've been seeing lots of ads for this place so we decided to try it out. The ambiance was very cool. The food was fresh but for a buffet of this size it didn't seem like a lot of options.. The servers came around regularly to clear the plates and fill up the drinks. Overall it was good.

    Fried selection
    Gabriella G.

    This was a great experience. What a very organized and bountiful buffet ! You arrive, check in, and they give you a number and you sit waiting for a booth or table to open. Then they call your number, guide you to your table, take your drink order and : Go! They have islands organized with the different types of cuisines, far back they have some dim sun, up front the sushi, to the front and right the Mongolian bbq where you choose your meats etc, there a table of desserts, fruits, fried foods, seafoods, there's crab legs, there's everything! The drinks are brought to your table and every time a plate is left to the side it is promptly picked up leaving your space free to reload from the bountiful buffet. Food wise the food was of good quality, it is a buffet, but I felt everything was tasty and fresh. There's so many people that I don't see how it would not be fresh!! And the price is good: you can see many people just going for the shrimp and crab legs and done! lol. We had a sushi craving, and I particularly liked that the rolls were small, so we could taste more, and actually there was a nice variety there! So overall an excellent experience for a Chinese Buffet! They also had an option "To-Go" by the pound that I thought could be interesting to some, have not tried to weight my food yet... but it's there if you need it ;) Enjoy!

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    Amanda N.

    I wish I had taken pictures because the food here was actually way better than I expected from a cheap buffet. I was pleasantly surprised by everything because I was just wanting some cheap variety and was okay with mediocre flavors. The stir fried noodles were perfectly seasoned and not too salty. They are generous with fillings for their food and sushi also wasn't too bad. The best part though was the crawfish. Their crawfish had garlic butter seasoning which is different than the usual cajun boil style. It had a hint of sweetness (tasted like honey more than sugar) and the classic orange taste to it. There were boiled potatoes, mussels, corn, sausage, etc. mixed into the crawfish and it soaked the flavor nicely. The place was bright, spacious and even though there was a lot of tables, the servers were on top of it. Bringing out our check as soon as we were eating dessert without us needing to ask. Definitely would return.

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    8 months ago

    Food was fresh and great customer service. The music made for a relaxing environment. Restaurant was staffed and clean.

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    10 months ago

    My friend and I visited your place Sunday. Best Asian food in San Antonio. Will definitely come back.

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    5 months ago

    Food was good and service was quick like tbh don't really have any complaints also ambiance was good

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    11 months ago

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    5 months ago

    Food was steaming hot service was quick and easy bathrooms were extremely clean as well as the food being really good.

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    6 months ago

    They have a good selection of food. It is all delicious. The remodel makes the place look real nice.

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    8 months ago

    Highly recommend , different variety of food . Very clean . Service is excellent. Food is good

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    8 months ago

    The food was great!!! Wonderful choices and super clean establishment. People were super nice.

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    1 year ago

    The food is outstanding . Never have to wait to get seated. Great atmosphere and servers are always there

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    1 year ago

    The food is amazing. The place is very beautiful well remodeled. Very clean every one is very nice the service is excellent.

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    Good food, lots of varieties. Good customer service. Good seating. Nice location. Safe environment.

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    8 months ago

    Great variety of foods. All areas were clean and being maintained the entire time we were there. Great service as well.

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    8 months ago

    The environment is very good, and there are many kinds of food. It is a good place to get together.

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    6 months ago

    amazing service. i like what they've done with the place. the food is good and great variety.

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    9 months ago

    very clean and love the variety of food the waitresses were very attentive and very polite. Location was also a plus

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    1 year ago

    Good variety but a bit pricey ,don't think I'll be going back unless I win the lottery .

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