I was asking my friend that I'm visiting up here if there were any Chinese buffets that are so common in CA. He said there was this one called Mandarin Buffet and Grill. So off we go to check it out. It's right off the freeway, I forget which one since I'm not driving. The buffet is located in a shopping center with lots of parking. I think there's a Thai restaurant across the parking lot from here. We go in and wow, this is a nicer buffet than most other one's I've been to. The dining area is very large and clean. I see the prices on a sign. Looks like about $30 for dinner, plus they add the tip of 10%. I guess that's about standard to leave for a tip at a self serve buffet. We get seated and head up to the buffet. Looks like they have a big sushi section and a Mongolian grill section as well. Looking at all the food, I'd say the quality is better than most buffet I go to in CA. The dishes just look better. I'm gonna say in general, the food in the Seattle is a higher quality and more foodie oriented than down where I live. I even tried some of the sushi and it was seemed as good as any all you can eat place. Normally sushi at a buffet is something I avoid. I had ribs and some shellfish seafood and various other American Chinese foods. I did see a few more authentic dishes that I couldn't exactly tell what it was, so I guess it means it was authentic! The price was a little higher than what I'm used to, but the quality and size of the buffet made it worth it. read more

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Food has improved and there are more varieties now, which was nice to see. Lunch is about $21 but with the automatic 10% service charge it comes out to over $23 + tax. Because they charge the 10% upfront, it really felt like the servers weren't motivated to check on tables. My hot water cup stayed empty most of the meal, and I couldn't find anyone to refill it. The dim sum area was also mostly empty. Chicken feet, shrimp dumplings, and other items were gone for long stretches, and some dishes looked like they hadn't been refreshed in a while. Several entrées were empty and not refilled promptly. They also charge extra for soda, coffee, and tea, which adds even more to the cost. If you live on the Eastside and want Chinese food with some sushi without driving far, this place is convenient. But if you have time, I'd skip this and go to Feast Buffet in Renton -- it's much bigger, has way more variety, includes drinks in the price. read more

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Very good buffet Very clean and food is fresh and looking very good Everything is tasty . 8/10 for service read more

Your average Chinese buffet. There wasn't anything that made it stand above the others. When we checked in, the hostess asked what we all wanted to drink, and gave us our options, including soda. Everybody chose some sort of soda. Then found out, when it came time to pay, we all were charged additional for drinks. The way she just asked what drinks we wanted vs IF we wanted drinks, made it seem like the buffet price included drinks, which most buffets I've been to do include it. There was a good variety of food. I think everyone filled themselves up. read more

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Not bad and better than I expected. Went here for my friend's lunch birthday. Plenty of parking spaces in a big shopping plaza and big seating area throughout the restaurant. The layout is interesting since the foods are just in the middle and the grill station is right upon entrance to the place. Plenty of foods choices from sushi, to Chinese fried foods, to steamed to baked. And from meat to seafoods and vegetables. Also they have some dumplings and buns. They do have desserts & fruits section. Staffs are nice and friendly. The prices are varies depending the day of the weeks or holiday. But all are very reasonable and affordable for what are offered, especially with crab legs and plenty of good seafood dishes. Drinks are pay separately. Overall not bad for foods choices for the price charged and good service snd. Spacious place. read more

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Eastside AYCE buffet that does pan asian, seafood and sushi. Not quite as expansive as Feast Buffet in Renton but it has all the required AYCE options like snow crab legs, Chinese American take out foods, cheesy spinach, a made to order Mongolian BBQ grill and sushi selection. The stand out for me is the popcorn machine! I have never seen this at any other AYCE joints. Movie theater popcorn is a personal weakness of mine that I will never resist! Drinks are not self serve and you put in your drink order when you pay to enter, and your bevy is brought to your table. You may need to be assertive in flagging down staff to refill. It is not a far walk from the 2 line light link rail for an easy car free commute if you are coming from Seattle! read more

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I think it's the 10th time that I'm visiting this restaurant, and I continue bringing friends that become frequent visitors as well ... if it wasn't a buffet, I would come once a week, but I end up eating too much of course so need to manage the visits carefully read more

Mandarin Buffet & Grill - This is how we started - Buffets Near Me - Redmond, Washington

No clue why, but this was my niece's choice, for her birthday. She found it online and insisted. Very unassuming, on the outside, but the inside is actually quite nice! The place is nice and clean. Good selection of food items and, super friendly staff too! I liked that they had a nice sushi selection, seafood and desserts, equipped with a chocolate fountain! It was great! Glad she made a nice choice! read more

Mandarin Buffet & Grill - Pretty good selection - Buffets Near Me - Redmond, Washington

I've visited this place twice for Thanksgiving lunch, and it never disappointed! The interior is clean and inviting, with plenty of seating to accommodate large crowds. They offer an impressive variety of food, including salads, sushi, fruits, a stir-fry station, Chinese and American entrées, soups, and desserts. On both visits, the sushi, oysters, and crab legs were especially good! Although it was busy each time, the staff was attentive--quickly clearing plates and keeping our water glasses full. I will be back! read more

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This is the second buffet I've visited, located in Redmond. There weren't too many customers at lunchtime, but the food was fresh, and at first glance, nothing looked unappetizing. Environment: Redmond is very close to Bellevue, with many big tech companies nearby, so the local spending power is high. As a result, the environment is naturally not an issue. The buffet area is clean and well‑organized, with clearly separated sections: Japanese food, hot dishes, salad, fruit, steamed dim sum, and Western food. The clientele here is noticeably more diverse than at the buffet I visited in Auburn - clearly thanks to the greater variety of food. The seating is spacious. Overall, a big plus. Service: Nothing stood out about the service, except that the staff cleared plates promptly. I think a buffet restaurant should proactively ask customers about their dining experience in order to adjust the menu and introduce new items. After all, constant renewal and innovation are a restaurant's promotional tools. Taste / Food: Steak - The first thing I tried from the Chinese food section. The beef quality wasn't outstanding; it was cooked well‑done and a bit too salty. Not recommended. Sushi - The salmon sushi was fresh. For the Arctic surf clam sushi, each piece came with two slices of clam, but the nori overpowered the delicate flavour of the clam - not recommended. Cantonese steamed dim sum - The shrimp dumplings (har gow) were pre‑made / semi‑finished products. As I've mentioned before, if a restaurant doesn't make them from scratch, using a good semi‑finished product actually becomes a matter of trust. If a good restaurant carefully selects a high‑quality pre‑made product, I think most customers can accept it. The steamed ginger & scallion beef tripe was tender, with a balanced saltiness - recommended. The steamed purple rice cake was also a semi‑finished product, but it was slightly undercooked. Hot dishes - The total number of raw ingredients used in the hot dishes was no more than 15 SKUs, often combined in predictable ways. I tried beef with broccoli, plain stir‑fried broccoli, celery with shrimp, etc. The wok work wasn't particularly impressive. Fruit - When fruit sits out for too long, it oxidises - for example, pineapple and cantaloupe. I was a bit disappointed to see mango pudding in the fruit section. The strawberries were good. Final thoughts: As someone who used to work in the restaurant industry, the key to making a buffet stand out is actually product selection (choice of dishes and ingredients). The profit model of a buffet isn't a secret, so finding great suppliers and competitive purchasing prices becomes critical. The dining experience at a buffet is similar to hot pot - we give the choice to the customers, and they decide for themselves. That's why product selection is even more important for a buffet's competitiveness. Overall, the whole buffet experience is very enjoyable. All in all, recommend read more

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The wide variety of food is great on weekends and for dinner. The wait staff are very friendly, attentive, and come by frequently to take away finished plates and refill water. Ambience is okay. The negative is that they impose a 10% service charge you can't opt out of and don't disclose. I marked the Clover device screen "no tip" as I prefer to leave cash tips so now because I did both, I feel stolen from. read more

Mandarin Buffet & Grill - Business statement that 100% of the service charge that should have sales tax applied to it goes to the hard working employees. - Buffets Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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Overall a 2.5. I really dislike giving places less than a 3 star but we will never come back to this place and I'd least have to maybe want to come back or would recommend to someone else. And this place just didn't do it for us. It's your run of the mill Asian buffet. The food is average and not the worst but ehhhh, just okay. They had lots of Asian themed options with even a dim sum section. They had crab legs, shrimp, sushi and an okay dessert section. There are signs stating that if you take unauthorized food they will charge you $50.00 lb. Unfinished food will be $20.00 a lb. The customer service was good. The people were friendly and the place was definitely busy. Lots of people going back for food and eating plenty so they definitely are doing something right - it just wasn't our cup of tea overall. We felt many of the meats were overcooked and dry. Some of the food on the bland side. read more

Mandarin Buffet & Grill - Buffets Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Ayce asian buffet. They have a ton of options like sushi, dumplings, and more. They even have a mongolian style grill if you're especially into that. Pretty fair quality read more

Usually I avoid buffets because I don't feel I eat my money's worth AND more importantly, because food is made in large portions I feel the taste and or quality is compromised. That was not the case here at Mandarin's. My sister in law and her husband are chefs and foodies and they recommended this place. They have quite the selection and I definitely got my money's worth! I ate sushi, steak, veggies, soup, and more! The options are endless and everything I ate was so delicious! Service was good. It's pretty much self debt other than drinks and paying as soon as you walk in. Ambiance is very lively. It's a very big open space with tables and booths. Great experience overall and highly recommend! read more

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Ok, need to seriously give this place a review. For all the buffet places I've tried without breaking the bank in WA, this place is by far the best. Excellent selections of Dim Sum, Asian Entrees, soups, seafood, sushi, grill, fruits, desserts. We come here a few times a year for celebrations and every time we come, this place doesn't disappoint. This place looks much newer in the recent years after acquiring all the Haiku chairs/plates, etc than what I remember 20 years ago. read more

Swung by for dinner on a Friday night. Plenty of space. Clean restaurant. Food was fresh. Sushi was good. Good price and food.

The best Fish and Chips, worth the price of admission alone. The Kung Pao Chicken was excellent, especially with the Zucchini . Service was good, always kept my soda filled. read more

Mandarin Buffet & Grill - Buffets Near Me - Redmond, Washington

This place is terrible. The food quality is horrible, and the service is just as bad. Plates sat stacked on the table forever without being cleared. The "steak" was laughable--so thin it had zero flavor. I waited over 20 minutes for watermelon, only to see the person who was supposed to cut it just sitting there watching me wait. If I could give zero stars, I would. Stay away--don't waste your time or money. read more

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It's hard to rate buffets because you know the quality won't be top quality and it's pretty average. At buffets, I look out for stand-out items that make the overall place a value to dine. We had a party of 6 and went on a Friday night. It was busy but we were able to get seated with no wait. They make you pay up front so be prepared for that. The noodle stir-fry station had a long line so I had to wait until after 2-3 plates and around 7:45pm to hit the station again. It was a bit burned (not just meat but even my noodles) so I wouldn't say it was pleasant to eat and a bit bitter with the charred areas. One thing to keep in mind is they DO charge you for unfinished food so you better finish literally everything on your plate and there are signs posted at the food service areas saying only take what you can eat. Some other highlights are: fried honey mayo shrimp, crab legs, mussels (sauce on top wasn't good though, I just wiped it off), salmon nigiri, seaweed salad, baked salmon, fried squid. I would say those are the expensive items they have that are worth it although the crab meat is small and the legs were thin so it'll take a loooong time and a lot of effort to eat crab. But if you have a strong will, go for it. The buffet is divided into sections. There's a soup section, hot/fried foods (not raw) section, salad bar, sushi/raw fish section, fruit and dessert, and a little portable freezer with grab and go ice cream. Overall variety was pretty good. Quality was average. I'd maybe come again on a lunch time (no crab) which is cheaper. read more

Your regular buffet! The options are exstensive and pretty much everything is well-made and delicious. We went on a Sunday and there were a lot of families. You have a selection of a lot of sushi rolls and cooked dishes. The desserts could be better but I would say this is a typical experience for a buffet. read more

Located in a strip mall in Redmond, Mandarin Buffet & Grill is a great option for dining out. There is plenty of parking, but you may need to park in back of the lot, which is not well lit at night. The interior is bright and clean with plenty of food stations set up and staff milling about to pick up used plates and bring drinks. We went on a Sunday night and the place was full. Be prepared to spend; two people at 6pm with one drink was $81. Drinks are not included and they do charge a 10% fee off the bat so additional tipping is up to you. I think that is expensive, especially with drinks being an additional cost, but what isn't overpriced nowadays? Despite the crowd, most of the food trays were full. There seemed to be a constant rotation on depleted dishes. Nothing was super hot, but none of the food was cold either. I went straight to the sushi and it was delicious and fresh. There was a great variety and when one tray was getting low, there were two guys keeping the sushi trays fulls. The hot dishes were fairly typical for a buffet, beef and broccoli, noodles, fried rice, pizza, garlic bread and fries. There were also quite a few seafood options. I thought the pork buns, the bbq ribs, kielbasa, and sushi were standouts. Everything else was good but basic. Not too spicy, not too outrageous, just cooked to satisfy a wide range of palettes. The dessert section consisted of tiramisu, panna cotta, cheesecake, jello and ice cream. For the ice cream, there were individual cups of strawberry, chocolate and vanilla. I love this idea because normally, at other restaurants there is a scoop that sits in water and customers serve themselves. This always seems a little gross to me. I think Mandarin Buffet &Grill is a good option if you are in the mood for a buffet. They have variety of foods that are delicious and the place is clean, can't ask for much more than that read more

Paid $80 for disappointing dinner. The food at harvest or feast buffet is way better plus they added a 10% surcharge fee automatically which I didn't like but that could count as tips. I won't ever come back here again. read more

Came here hoping it was different than many reviews say. It was not, the food was just okay. I enjoyed the seafood but the sushi and chicken were not good. The price is too high in my opinion. The service was fine, very brief. The place is clean which I appreciate for the buffets. Edited to 2 stars because the dessert was not good and that's what I like about asian buffets most. read more

food is ok average restaurant. the manager short asian woman, I don't know her name, she has anger issues or some kind of mental issues and she likes to argue whit costumers. she was arguing whit some costumers right next to my side table and when she done argue whit them, she came to harassing us. we told her we don't need her help to please let us to eat but she did not understood and we had to leave the restaurant. she say she is going to refund the money because she did not stop arguing later she change her mind and she refuse to refund the money. never coming back again to this restaurant. read more

Exactly what you would expect for a Chinese buffet!! Like it's nothing fancy but also no one really comes here expecting it to be. IMO it's "good enough". If you're hungry and looking to eat a lot of sushi, Mongolian grill, dumplings, noodles, select seafood (clams, scallops, crawfish, octopus, occasionally crab), and soups you will certainly leave this place full. Dessert selection is not great and leaves more to be desired - but otherwise it's got a decent selection of stuff. Pros: Fast service. Pay up front including 10% tip. Great for large groups. Cons: Tables are a bit too close together so people bump into you all the time which is annoying. Otherwise it's fine. read more

Mandarin Buffet & Grill - Menu/prices for 2/2025 - Buffets Near Me - Redmond, Washington

I really liked it here, lots of seating lots of different foods and great service. The price for the buffet is very reasonable and the quality is pretty damn good. The ambiance totally feels like an Asian buffet and I loved it. Great dessert and a variety of drinks. Definitely recommend! read more

The restaurant is very spacious inside with lots of seatings. You do pay upfront + gratuity before being seated. There are lots of food options including Chinese and Japanese foods. I personally love sushi, so I decided to get an assortment. It is not the best sushi but still pretty alright for buffet quality. There was a long line for the Mongolian grill, so I would like to try that the next time I'm back. I noticed the staff was quick to clearing up tables and plates and filling up water as well. Overall, we had an enjoyable time! I think this would be a good lunch/dinner option for families to come dine here once in a while. read more

Mandarin Buffet & Grill - Sushi - Buffets Near Me - Redmond, Washington

We ate with my wife and families,It's cheap and lots of good food.We only have 3 days to stay at Seattle

Easy crowd pleaser with a wide variety of sushi, Chinese food, Mongolian grill, and dessert options. We met up with another family and enjoyed our dinner here, each having a easy time filling up our plates with tasty options. The food is good across the board, with very few misses. I particularly recommend the sushi and Mongolian grill. We had a few kids in our party and they really enjoyed the chocolate fountain as well. The place is spacious and clean, and there are plenty of staff members clearing plates. I wish more came by to fill our waters though. read more

Mandarin Buffet & Grill - Good sushi selection - Buffets Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Great dining experience. Wide variety of tasty options. There's something for everybody. It's usually best to get there right after they open for the dinner service as everything is hot, fresh and delicious. read more

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Solid place for whatever Chinese dish you are craving. Yummy sushi and good selection of dessert. Service is quick! They do take automatic gratuity. I've def visited a few times and highly recommended by friends too. read more

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2.8/5 Stars -- Slightly above average, maybe. Look, I'm not usually one to leave a review, and as someone in the tech field, I'm not necessarily against AI. However, this place went from playing the same lofi beats and instrumentals on repeat to poorly written AI generated music with absolutely no depth. That said, most of the food is above average. It's not always at safe consumption temperatures, especially during lunch, but you likely won't regret coming. They charge a 10% gratuity, which is kind of wack since they're mainly just grabbing plates and forks. I'd love to tip, but based on the service, it's hard to justify. BL: It's worth coming once, but this doesn't mean you'll come back. If you're alone, bring headphones. The dinner price is really only worth it if you're with the homies. read more

I didn't know this was here! I've passed by it literally every day on the way to work, I've only gone to Safeway and driven past Bai Tong and didn't realize there was an entire shopping plaza behind it. I like Chinese American buffets- they remind me of childhood. This one has a sushi section (pretty large, actually, with hand rolls, maki rolls, nigiri, and sashimi), a chocolate fountain, and a Mongolian grill station! I did get a Mongolian grill dish, though I think it was too salty for my taste. I would season it myself next time (or ask for less sauce). I also got a bunch of their fried foods, half of them were a little cold :( But their Chinese dishes were tasty, and I really liked their soups! The sushi was okay-- certainly decent, far from the best I've had (and unfortunately I had just gone to a GREAT sushi place the day before for direct comparison) but also far from the worst. I would eat it again. I didn't try much of the dessert because I overate the rest of the food, but they had quite a pretty array there as well. There was a lot of open space and seating, so very comfortable to get around. As with other buffets, I wouldn't come if I had too many food restrictions/allergies, because there isn't really separation of ingredients/ lots of cross contamination (I saw someone use the same tongs for all the foods in an area, despite there clearly being different tongs for every dish). I think overall, probably as I expected, if you are craving a specific item, this isn't a good place to eat. But if you want an array/variety, this is pretty good! (And certainly better if you're with friends.) read more

As a loyal patron of Haiku Buffet in Redmond, before closing down last year, their owner let me know their culinary team was being moved to Mandarin Buffet and that is how I found out about this place. Same great pricing ($19 for weekday lunch if you make it), though FYI at Mandarin Buffet they do add on a 10% service charge to your bill right up front. Also note that even though I have been here 3 times in the last 6 months, my experience is limited to the lunch buffet so take that as you will. Large selection made up of mostly Chinese and Japanese foods. Really enjoyed the Mongolian grill, the brisket at the meat carving spot, and the sushi rolls - which might pale in comparison to what you'll find at dedicated sushi joints but just remember it's All You Can Eat along with a huge variety of other options. As with all Asian buffets I am still underwhelmed by the poor dim sum quality (EXCEPT the lotus paste buns - my friend and I got hooked on these and couldn't stop gobbling them up). For the value hunters, I will say that from my three trips here, only the first time have I seen sashimi (and it was a slow "refill"), and that was also the only time I had seen crab (which was even slower). Overall the food quality is decent, friends and family that I've brought here have enjoyed it, and the location is way more convenient (right off the busy intersection at 148th Ave & NE 24th) than Haiku Buffet, so as long as they keep the pricing competitive, I see myself continuing to come back here. read more

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With the impacts of Covid on the buffet scene it appears Mandarin has the market cornered. Plates clearly from the acquisition of employees and cookware from Haiku and quality definitely improved I think this will be where one takes the Asian Aunties and Uncles who like to eat their weight in crab legs and salt n pepper shrimp. My daughter definitely ate her weight in seafood! The silken fried tofu was a classy touch. I also liked the coco mouse and the flan and crème brûlée. Chocolate fondue tower a must. Excuse me while I loosen my buffet pant drawstrings. read more

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We were here with 10 person and ate well. Good place for eating with friends. Prices are very good.

Not terrible, not great. What you would expect from a Chinese buffet. They charge a 10% service fee which is pretty frustrating.

Chinese + sushi + Mongolian bbq. They also had pizza, French fries for those who aren't fan of Asian food. price is fair for offering, I didn't like they charge 10% svc fee up front but we had to grab our own utensils and wait long for water to be refilled read more

Mandarin Buffet & Grill - Current pricing - Buffets Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Saw this from Tim Lee from a YouTube channel and so I had to try this place out. So we went there tonight for dinner. The cost is $30. and change. Plus she added the extra fees for tips which came up to a little over $120. There are many selections for this buffet especially them sushi's. First of all them sushi's the rice is a little hard. There were (2) types of sweet flavor pork. One was the sweet pork ribs which to me are a little chewy. The 2nd is the sweet pork chop which to me was really tender and taste. Overall them foods were ok, I had better for what the price cost. I don't think I will be going back anytime soon. Also for what it is worth, No price way too high. Some of the food were typical, but most are what you pay for a high price buffet. read more

Mandarin Buffet & Grill - Sushi's - Buffets Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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Excellent selection of seafood and sushi. The crab and sashimi are fresh. The Chinese dishes are very authentic. The dim sum can be improved though. read more