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Paradise Buffet

3.2 (218 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
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Brianna F.

This buffet is a hit or miss. I've been coming here with my family especially with my older grandmother for the past 2-3 years. Most times the food is good, such as the sushi, crab rangoons, and the mongolian noodle bar. But the previous time we came all the soda machines barely had any syrup or gas of the soda coming out. This time the soda machines were working good and tasted good thankfully. The service was okay, no one attended to our dirty plates for the first half of us being there. It wasn't until the last 30 minutes of our stay, someone came and was taking the plates. I will say be careful of the floor, they have a sign but it tends to be slippery. Overall I like the price of this buffet and i'd recommend if you're looking for some quick meals to eat.

Alex S.

Plenty options: sushi, Mac n cheese, pizza, Mongolian noodles, orange chicken, salad and a huge variety of desserts.. pies, cakes, pudding, ice cream, strudel.. This location is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. Very accessible. And the dining hall is big with plenty of booths. Service is great; they clean up your plates quick and the staff are friendly.

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Gaile C.

For $15 for lunch it's a steal. Is it high end, no. Closer to a low end Souplantation (god I miss you!) but there's definitely something for everyone and with the right expectations you'll leave satisfied. Desserts and Mongolian Grill were the highlights.

Alma M.

I was so happy when I found this buffet restaurant. After the pandemic there's not many buffets out here in San Diego. This has been my go to for the past year since I discovered it. The food is good, lots of variety, I really like their wok station it's my favorite! The price is great. Seniors get discounts, my parents are regulars there. They also provide you with a card to stamp your visits and you get a free visit to the buffet after your 10th purchase. Who does that! They're great! You gotta try this place.

Essie K.

Continuing our quest for buffet places in San Diego, we stopped by Paradise Buffet for dinner. Taking the good and bad, I felt our experience was average at best. The pros: - lots of different foos options: sushi, hot Asian foods, hot American foods, make your own stir fry noodles, a variety of desserts, soups, salads, and even a kid section with mac and cheese, pizza, corn, and garlic bread. - plenty of seats and we got seated immediately upon arrival at 7pm - food was being replenished throughout our visit - reasonable price for a buffet at $20 per person for dinner The cons: - the ambiance is depressing. It's dark and dim inside. - lack of customer service. Nobody greets you, workers do not engage when taking your plates away, and when you ask questions it seems like you're bothering them - the food was bland and uninspiring. It's edible but not something you would crave or go for another round - it's located in a very large and busy complex so keep in mind there's traffic coming in - soda machine lacked enough carbonation so the drinks were flat Not sure about this place yet. May need to try it again...

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Michelle M.

Affordable and family friendly Asian buffet for the whole family. In this economy, what more can you ask for? First off the food is okay. It's not the best but it does the trick to feed something for everyone. The reason for the good review is the hot and fresh Mongolian grill and sushi bar! Don't forget to tip them! The prices are already so low! Not to mention the fresh cotton candy for the kids. What else can you eat here? Sushi, desserts, and hot Asian food. Self serve food and drinks (extra price) ready for you and your family. Tip: Early bird special for seniors daily. See pricing

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Tammy C.

Food is disgusting and cold, I would say the only good thing was the pizza lol and that tasted gross, the food is just sitting in warmers it crusts over

Bunk food don't come here save your money

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Good food, I liked the set up also they have Mongolian food, every time I have been here it's clean neat friendly staff

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My husband and I have been in this place multiple times. Lots of variety of delicious food. Place is big and clean. Price is reasonable!

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2 years ago

Plenty of food selections so bring your appetite. Good service and the ambience is nice. Lots of parking.

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I love this place!! It's big, plenty of space and restrooms are clean and I love the grill is nice!!

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Food was good. Not great but good. Floors were sticky due to customers I'm sure. Prices are great for what it is.

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Wow!! Food are great and fresh. Sushi selections are great as well! This place deserves a 5 stars!

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2 years ago

the food is very good and the prices are very reasonable. i bring my family from out of town here and they also love coming here

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4 years ago

My mom and I enjoyed this place! I definitely got my moneys worth on that sushi bar and my mom loved the wok station.

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1: Is any of it organic? 2: Does the person who cooks on a big grill in the circle area use oil and if so what type?

They use the oils you select. I recommend at least eight scoops of liquids to ensure flavor and cooking. I use garlic oil, chili oil, lemon juice etc. a couple scoops of each. There are several other liquids, soy, etc. I like mine seasoned… 

Any coupons or discounts out there? (Some buffets offer Five Star rewards, but I don't see Paradise in the app.)

Military and seniors is all I've found

What's the difference in selections for lunch, dinner, and sunday?

Friday dinner and Saturday dinner includes prime rib/steak.

How much is your lunch amd dinner buffet?

Anywhere from $14.99 to $19.99 plus tax and $2.99 per drink.

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Surprisingly short wait for a Sunday around lunch time, I thought more people would have been here…read moredining in, but maybe with the start of football season everyone was out and about trying to find the game. There is so much space for seating no matter the party size. We had 5 in our group and more than enough space. Tables were bused regularly nothing sat on the table for too long. The food quality was pretty good considering the volume a buffet cooks in. We didn't have a bad bite anywhere and there were plenty of land, air and sea options for all dietary needs. Price was higher for weekend service but it was worth stopping in after a morning of moving furniture around,

We thought that coming for lunch on Saturday right when it opened at 12 PM was the good call, but…read moreit was not quite on the mark. Roast duck was overcooked with a bad acrid smell, and it didn't have that oily crispy layer that you normally would get when it is fresh. All the dim sum looked like it was sitting in the steamers for a while, crab legs were overcooked so it came apart mushy instead of flaky. What happened? I'm guessing that they made all the food early in preparation for opening, but all of food tasted like it sat out for hours. The things that turned out fine, were the oysters, sushi and sashimi, and the prime rib that turned out to be rare.

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Definitely one of the better Chinese buffets I've been too. It seems like all the buffets have gone…read moredown hill or close since covid. But this place was delicious and definitely worth the $17.70 lunch buffets price. Huge selection of all your traditional Chinese food, American, and sushi!!! They also have mongolian grill and free soda. They have a huge salad bar and a desert bar as well. Plenty of parking and easy to find. Staff was very friendly and picked up our plates pretty fast. Only downside was the ice cream machine was broken. I love that they used thick noodles for their chow mein. I went back for a second portion. Your typical chinese buffet ambiance. Large dinner area with plenty of sitting.

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