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Last night, I had dinner at Downtown Buffet with one of my friends. It was my friend's birthday recently, and she is a huge buffet fan. She always wants to eat at buffets, so when I asked her what she wanted for her birthday, she immediately said she wanted to go to a buffet. In fact, she treated me to a buffet for my birthday last year, and she had been telling me that she really wanted me to take her to this buffet for her birthday. So we went there for dinner last night. The process was that I first paid at the cashier, and then we were sitting at our table. While paying, we also ordered our drinks. My friend ordered an iced tea. When it was time to eat, I realized I probably shouldn't have gone to an all-you-can-eat buffet because I was still so full from lunch. Earlier that day, my family invited some friends over to the condo where I live, and we had a BBQ. I ate a lot of steak, potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, and other food, so I was already stuffed. Since this was an AYCE buffet, I just couldn't eat very much. Even so, I tried a few different dishes, including Mongolian beef, orange chicken, a couple of sushi rolls, some fruit, dessert, and soup. After that, I was completely full. My friend, on the other hand, probably ate about five plates of food. She absolutely loved the Mongolian-style stir-fried meat and squid that the chefs cooked on the large grill. She also got enough of the lychee from the dessert section. She loved it so much that she went back for three full plates of it! As for the food, I thought the meat was a little too salty, but the soup and the other dishes were ok. To be honest, since I wasn't feeling well and only tasted a few items, I can't really give an overall review of the entire buffet. Based on what I tried, I thought the food was ok. The best part was seeing how happy my friend was. She absolutely loved the food, and since I was treating her for her birthday, she was smiling the whole time and really enjoyed herself. Another thing I really liked was how quickly the staff cleared our plates after we finished eating. The service was excellent, and all of the employees were very friendly, which made the dining experience even better. One of the best things about this place is that they have a large parking lot, and parking is completely free. One downside of this place is that there is no internet connection at all. The Wi-Fi and cell phone signal do not work well here. OMG. But while I was writing this review, I just looked at the receipt again and realized that the service charge had already been added. I still left a $5 cash tip on the table before I left. This is why I should always check the receipt carefully as soon as I receive it! But, not yesterday. And now that I look at the receipt again, I don't understand why there are different amounts listed on it. Things like this should have been explained to customers beforehand. They should have clearly informed me that a service charge would already be added to the bill. Since nobody explained this in advance, I was disappointed.
When we heard there was a new buffet in Westlake, we showed up like it was a grand opening for us specifically. Your first mission is parking!! Don't be fooled like we almost were.... skip the paid lot and head to the FREE parking structure in the back like a seasoned insider. Already winning!!! You pay upfront (love that for my anxiety), and at about $21 for dinner/weekend pricing, it feels like you've just unlocked an all-you-can-eat side quest on a budget!! Now, the food. I got so excited seeing galbi ribs... like, emotional support level excited but only to be betrayed by how tough they were. Seriously, these ribs fought back!! Someone please introduce them to a bromelain or some other meat tenderizer!! There's a DIY Mongolian grill situation too, which should've been a slam dunk... but nope, same chewy energy!! At this point I was starting to think my jaw was part of the workout plan. BUT, redemption arc!!! The hot foods came through. The fried chicken wings were juicy, crispy, doing everything right in life!! I went back for those like I had something to prove. Sushi was fresh, hubby-approved, no notes. Overall vibe: solid buffet if you want variety without wrecking your wallet ($21 for all this is such a great deal). Just... maybe emotionally detach yourself from the galbi and skip the Mongolian grill unless you're feeling competitive with your food.
Free parking!! I went on Presidents' Day with my fam and price was reasonable. The food was good and was not salty like other buffets out there. The staff were great with picking up plates and cleaning tables. As all buffets can be, it was loud inside. They also have a party room on the side for reference. I believe the charge is $2.99 for sodas. We opted for water, tasted fine.
Weekend buffet is only $21 and there are crabs and crawfish aplenty. I really like the honey battered shrimps, white sugar sponge cake, and Chinese tamales. Majority of items exceed my expectations given the unassuming location. The desserts are delightful and not too sweet. Service is sufficient and facility is clean. Love that there is free garage parking which is so hard to find in this neighborhood. You pay upon entering the restaurant, where a 10% tip will be added on top of the buffet price. So glad there's finally a decent buffet within reasonable distance to me. Can't wait to come back for a weekday lunch.
Had dinner with one adult and senior I had high expectations, as this place was advertised from news papers and online this Buffet is located at the previous Diamond buffet location by the corner of 7th street & Bonnie Brea St. My mother didn't like here I say little over average Chinese Buffet
Newish Chinese buffet that opened up around Westlake. For a buffet it seemed pretty cheap, so my family and I decided to give it a go. The interior was pretty typical of a Chinese buffet, with classy tiling and blue accent lights mixed with black granite countertops and black wooden tracks being the main aesthetic. The counter is next to the entrance facing the parking lot, so if you come in from the entrance facing the street, you have to go to the other side of the restaurant. Service was very friendly, and they accommodated well for the baby in the party. As for food, like all buffets it's a bit hit and miss. The hot and sour soup was a bit better than I've had in other places, and the dim sum wasn't bad. I had some ribs that were surprisingly nice, not dry or tough despite appearing like they were under a heat lamp for awhile. The griddle service was also nice, I had some pork belly and galbi with some noodles and it turned out pretty well: well seasoned, not chewy, and pretty flavorful overall. The sushi was alright, typical buffet quality. The salmon is a safe bet. The desserts I felt were a bit lacking for the most part, but the ice cream wasn't bad. Overall, for the price, pretty good value. Won't knock your socks off, but nice to come to for a little treat as a family.
Food was mid, Ice creams was slushy which seems it's old, Cakes were dry & the creme puffs also seemed old. Service was okay I guess.. They took 10+ minutes to take our first round of plates & at all other buffets I've been to it's always taken less than 5 minutes, Drinks needed refills & they clearly saw so yet didn't ask or offer whilest again at other buffets they'll either just refill it or offer whenever they see it's almost empty. Ambiance was good place seemed modern & clean. Generally the food could use some improvement as some were not consistent in taste as I got some when I first arrived then before leaving I ate a little more of that food. (The chicken kabab I believe)
If I could give this place zero stars, I would. We got food poisoning from their food. This is the only place/food we ate that day. We do OMAD. The meat was very fatty, the desserts were super dry and overall the food was gross. It only looked appetizing except for the self serve tubs of ice cream that looked disgusting. I do not recommend this place. Perhaps they need to raise prices and offer better food. I'm attaching a photo of my receipt so you can see I did go there and I am not writing this for fun. Seriously, do not go there unless you want to food poisoning.
Review #643 None Elite Squad I went on a NFL Playoff Sunday with a big party.. so... where do I start? lets start with location, lets be honest..its not the best location, the surrounding areas makes you think twice about leaving your car parked if itll still be there when you come back but luckily they have their own private indoor lot.. so thats a +. Service, Service consists of refills and getting your used dirty plates out of the way..and they do just that with no irritated faces, they do it with pleasure and are quick to see when you do need assistance. The Atmosphere .. just like every Asian Style Buffet..its crowded ..noisy but I did see something different compare to many other Asian style buffets.. I saw atleast 50% Asian Ethnicity dine-ins on that day so maybe thr food is authentic with taste so im giving a + there. The Food.. ummm.. just like most Buffets..not fresh and I wasnt too big on the options. Yes you got your traditional Chinese take out items like orange chicken, teriyaki chicken, beef broccoli etc.. but in my opinion besides the garlic green beans and beef broccoli..there really wasnt any veggie options. They have a Salad bar but again, its just lettuce, tomatoes and onions and dressings... The have Mongolian.. but pay attention to the chicken..its slimey, its not frozen like all Mongolian places..id be very careful!!! Sushi..not fresh but which Asian style buffet has fresh sushi? ice cream looks good but pay attention.. kids and adults when they scoop their own ice cream.. their knuckles rub against the ice cream inside the buckets ..and when they're done ..the water they put the scoops in... YUCK! Overall.. ill be super nice and give it a 3 stars but I saw alot of Safety hazards that I know a safety inspector might not like.. theyre super nice though but careful.
This restaurant is new and spacious. Everything looks clean and new. There are many traditional Chinese dishes. The food bar is constantly filled with freshly cooked food. I came at 11:45 am on Saturday and didn't have to wait for a table at all. Nice buffet restaurant for your next dine out!
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I have never given a buffet 5 stars before but this one deserves it. Place is clean and a hidden gem in Los Angeles. There's free garage parking for customers. The selection of food is amazing. They have mongolian bbq, sushi, seafood, dim sum, and other food (including white rice) that is not available at any other buffet. Taste is also not bad at all. Drinks are also limitless but they're tucked away so you have to ask the server refills. You definitely get your money's worth here. Did I mention the FREE garage parking? Unheard of in LA. Absolutely absurd. This establishment has my upmost appreciation, approval, and recommendation. Prices are reasonable for what you get. I just can't believe there's free parking and it's safe. Amazing. read more
Last night, I had dinner at Downtown Buffet with one of my friends. It was my friend's birthday recently, and she is a huge buffet fan. She always wants to eat at buffets, so when I asked her what she wanted for her birthday, she immediately said she wanted to go to a buffet. In fact, she treated me to a buffet for my birthday last year, and she had been telling me that she really wanted me to take her to this buffet for her birthday. So we went there for dinner last night. The process was that I first paid at the cashier, and then we were sitting at our table. While paying, we also ordered our drinks. My friend ordered an iced tea. When it was time to eat, I realized I probably shouldn't have gone to an all-you-can-eat buffet because I was still so full from lunch. Earlier that day, my family invited some friends over to the condo where I live, and we had a BBQ. I ate a lot of steak, potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, and other food, so I was already stuffed. Since this was an AYCE buffet, I just couldn't eat very much. Even so, I tried a few different dishes, including Mongolian beef, orange chicken, a couple of sushi rolls, some fruit, dessert, and soup. After that, I was completely full. My friend, on the other hand, probably ate about five plates of food. She absolutely loved the Mongolian-style stir-fried meat and squid that the chefs cooked on the large grill. She also got enough of the lychee from the dessert section. She loved it so much that she went back for three full plates of it! As for the food, I thought the meat was a little too salty, but the soup and the other dishes were ok. To be honest, since I wasn't feeling well and only tasted a few items, I can't really give an overall review of the entire buffet. Based on what I tried, I thought the food was ok. The best part was seeing how happy my friend was. She absolutely loved the food, and since I was treating her for her birthday, she was smiling the whole time and really enjoyed herself. Another thing I really liked was how quickly the staff cleared our plates after we finished eating. The service was excellent, and all of the employees were very friendly, which made the dining experience even better. One of the best things about this place is that they have a large parking lot, and parking is completely free. One downside of this place is that there is no internet connection at all. The Wi-Fi and cell phone signal do not work well here. OMG. But while I was writing this review, I just looked at the receipt again and realized that the service charge had already been added. I still left a $5 cash tip on the table before I left. This is why I should always check the receipt carefully as soon as I receive it! But, not yesterday. And now that I look at the receipt again, I don't understand why there are different amounts listed on it. Things like this should have been explained to customers beforehand. They should have clearly informed me that a service charge would already be added to the bill. Since nobody explained this in advance, I was disappointed. read more
2 days ago
When we heard there was a new buffet in Westlake, we showed up like it was a grand opening for us specifically. Your first mission is parking!! Don't be fooled like we almost were.... skip the paid lot and head to the FREE parking structure in the back like a seasoned insider. Already winning!!! You pay upfront (love that for my anxiety), and at about $21 for dinner/weekend pricing, it feels like you've just unlocked an all-you-can-eat side quest on a budget!! Now, the food. I got so excited seeing galbi ribs... like, emotional support level excited but only to be betrayed by how tough they were. Seriously, these ribs fought back!! Someone please introduce them to a bromelain or some other meat tenderizer!! There's a DIY Mongolian grill situation too, which should've been a slam dunk... but nope, same chewy energy!! At this point I was starting to think my jaw was part of the workout plan. BUT, redemption arc!!! The hot foods came through. The fried chicken wings were juicy, crispy, doing everything right in life!! I went back for those like I had something to prove. Sushi was fresh, hubby-approved, no notes. Overall vibe: solid buffet if you want variety without wrecking your wallet ($21 for all this is such a great deal). Just... maybe emotionally detach yourself from the galbi and skip the Mongolian grill unless you're feeling competitive with your food. read more
Free parking!! I went on Presidents' Day with my fam and price was reasonable. The food was good and was not salty like other buffets out there. The staff were great with picking up plates and cleaning tables. As all buffets can be, it was loud inside. They also have a party room on the side for reference. I believe the charge is $2.99 for sodas. We opted for water, tasted fine. read more
Weekend buffet is only $21 and there are crabs and crawfish aplenty. I really like the honey battered shrimps, white sugar sponge cake, and Chinese tamales. Majority of items exceed my expectations given the unassuming location. The desserts are delightful and not too sweet. Service is sufficient and facility is clean. Love that there is free garage parking which is so hard to find in this neighborhood. You pay upon entering the restaurant, where a 10% tip will be added on top of the buffet price. So glad there's finally a decent buffet within reasonable distance to me. Can't wait to come back for a weekday lunch. read more
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Had dinner with one adult and senior I had high expectations, as this place was advertised from news papers and online this Buffet is located at the previous Diamond buffet location by the corner of 7th street & Bonnie Brea St. My mother didn't like here I say little over average Chinese Buffet read more
6 months ago
Newish Chinese buffet that opened up around Westlake. For a buffet it seemed pretty cheap, so my family and I decided to give it a go. The interior was pretty typical of a Chinese buffet, with classy tiling and blue accent lights mixed with black granite countertops and black wooden tracks being the main aesthetic. The counter is next to the entrance facing the parking lot, so if you come in from the entrance facing the street, you have to go to the other side of the restaurant. Service was very friendly, and they accommodated well for the baby in the party. As for food, like all buffets it's a bit hit and miss. The hot and sour soup was a bit better than I've had in other places, and the dim sum wasn't bad. I had some ribs that were surprisingly nice, not dry or tough despite appearing like they were under a heat lamp for awhile. The griddle service was also nice, I had some pork belly and galbi with some noodles and it turned out pretty well: well seasoned, not chewy, and pretty flavorful overall. The sushi was alright, typical buffet quality. The salmon is a safe bet. The desserts I felt were a bit lacking for the most part, but the ice cream wasn't bad. Overall, for the price, pretty good value. Won't knock your socks off, but nice to come to for a little treat as a family. read more
3 months ago
Food was mid, Ice creams was slushy which seems it's old, Cakes were dry & the creme puffs also seemed old. Service was okay I guess.. They took 10+ minutes to take our first round of plates & at all other buffets I've been to it's always taken less than 5 minutes, Drinks needed refills & they clearly saw so yet didn't ask or offer whilest again at other buffets they'll either just refill it or offer whenever they see it's almost empty. Ambiance was good place seemed modern & clean. Generally the food could use some improvement as some were not consistent in taste as I got some when I first arrived then before leaving I ate a little more of that food. (The chicken kabab I believe) read more
2 months ago
Good option of food, and lots of option to pick from the sushi's bar. Would come again to check out dinner time :) service was good the waiter would come refill drinks and pick up plates once a while. read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
If I could give this place zero stars, I would. We got food poisoning from their food. This is the only place/food we ate that day. We do OMAD. The meat was very fatty, the desserts were super dry and overall the food was gross. It only looked appetizing except for the self serve tubs of ice cream that looked disgusting. I do not recommend this place. Perhaps they need to raise prices and offer better food. I'm attaching a photo of my receipt so you can see I did go there and I am not writing this for fun. Seriously, do not go there unless you want to food poisoning. read more
8 months ago
Review #643 None Elite Squad I went on a NFL Playoff Sunday with a big party.. so... where do I start? lets start with location, lets be honest..its not the best location, the surrounding areas makes you think twice about leaving your car parked if itll still be there when you come back but luckily they have their own private indoor lot.. so thats a +. Service, Service consists of refills and getting your used dirty plates out of the way..and they do just that with no irritated faces, they do it with pleasure and are quick to see when you do need assistance. The Atmosphere .. just like every Asian Style Buffet..its crowded ..noisy but I did see something different compare to many other Asian style buffets.. I saw atleast 50% Asian Ethnicity dine-ins on that day so maybe thr food is authentic with taste so im giving a + there. The Food.. ummm.. just like most Buffets..not fresh and I wasnt too big on the options. Yes you got your traditional Chinese take out items like orange chicken, teriyaki chicken, beef broccoli etc.. but in my opinion besides the garlic green beans and beef broccoli..there really wasnt any veggie options. They have a Salad bar but again, its just lettuce, tomatoes and onions and dressings... The have Mongolian.. but pay attention to the chicken..its slimey, its not frozen like all Mongolian places..id be very careful!!! Sushi..not fresh but which Asian style buffet has fresh sushi? ice cream looks good but pay attention.. kids and adults when they scoop their own ice cream.. their knuckles rub against the ice cream inside the buckets ..and when they're done ..the water they put the scoops in... YUCK! Overall.. ill be super nice and give it a 3 stars but I saw alot of Safety hazards that I know a safety inspector might not like.. theyre super nice though but careful. read more
8 months ago
This restaurant is new and spacious. Everything looks clean and new. There are many traditional Chinese dishes. The food bar is constantly filled with freshly cooked food. I came at 11:45 am on Saturday and didn't have to wait for a table at all. Nice buffet restaurant for your next dine out! read more
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Previously known as Diamond Buffet, I remember always coming with my mom pre-COVID. This time around, it's called CA Downtown Buffet. Anyways, I decided to stop by with my fiancée to see if this place is still hitting like it used to. Still cheap Mon-Friday, 11am-3pm. Lunch time: $14.99 per person, 10% service charge. Sadly, I'm here to tell you, the food was not very good. I started off with a plate of chow mein, beef broccoli, orange chicken, and some California rolls. Chow mein was cold, orange chicken was not very good, and well, the beef broccoli was probably my favorite thing out of this plate. The California rolls were fine, tasted just fine. Since the chow mein was cold, I decided to try the Mongolian. I want to make a quick comment; just please keep an eye out for their tongs. Some of them had raw chicken/shrimp when they were for the noodles or one of the vegetables. Plus, (Chicken & Shrimp looked very slimey. Just be careful, please.) So I went with some meat. They cooked it, took about 5-10 minutes. At least the noodles were at least hot this time. Overall, the Mongolian wasn't bad, but definitely I've had better. It was decent at most. The meat quality was subpar. At this point, I was giving up on the place, but I got up and got one more plate with pizza, garlic bread, California rolls, and one Chinese chicken skewer. The skewer was tasty, sweet, and savory. Garlic bread tasted just fine, and the pizza was okay, tasted like your regular frozen pizza. Overall, this place isn't what it used to be. The food isn't like I remember. They might have free parking. It looks clean, ambiance is ok, and looks like they have a good selection of food from far away, but don't be fooled. Service was okay. It doesn't help that it took them about 15-20 minutes to refill our sodas. I really wanted to love this place. I was happy to hear it had re-opened, but I probably won't be back and won't be bringing my mom here. read more
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Will be coming back. Took my mom here for her birthday and it was great. Wife selection including seafood and a bbq station. Also had good service where our plates were taken away promptly. Also free parking in a lot. Price was also very reasonable. read more
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great restaurant ever cheap and have crazy food 100 % recommended to come. best service changing plates and getting utensils. crazy big buffet and great ambiance with the VIP ROOM read more
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1901 W 7th St
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Westlake
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