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Paradise Buffet

3.2 (216 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Casual
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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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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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

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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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Good variety of food. Ham fried rice and orange chicken were really good. Cotton candy for kids was a plus.

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3 years ago

Many choices! Has sushi rolls, pizza, lots of desserts! Fast and friendly service. Lots of seats. It was crowded but calm no disturbances!

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4 years ago

foods are fabulous!!!! I did went twice but I will go there again! I really enjoy it!

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The food was good and the place was clean and fresh. Service was fast and efficient. I'm

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3 years ago

Love it great atmosphere, very clean and the employees are all polite. The food is great and the price is rught

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4 years ago

This place is really clean. The food is good and the price for it not bad.They have great customer service.

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4 years ago

Highlight of this buffet is the Mongolian BBQ station. It was fun to see cotton candy as a dessert choice.

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3 years ago

Went with friends. Great food, large portions, great prices. Not simply bar good but has friendly "dive bar" atmosphere.

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3 years ago

This IS an all you can eat paradise!!! Sushi is great too. Just point and eat, cus you can't go wrong.

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4 years ago

Good seafood selection and is BBQ and hot pot will be back next time I am in the area

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3 years ago

Wide selections and good taste overall. Had American food, sushi options, desert options too

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3 years ago

The place is super clean and the variety of food is a lot ! I like that the food is less greasy compared to other buffets

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4 years ago

Tried this buffet out, ended up getting stomach cramps and I threw up 5 times later that day. Definitely not coming back here ever again.

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2 years ago

food had no flavor, the floors were very slippery. sushi tastes a bit old, yes they were making it but still tasted old

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4 years ago

Low variety of food and the taste was not good. The banana pudding was the only good thing out of this buffet.

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4 years ago

The food was good but the only issue I had was the dessert! The ice cream did not taste like ice cream! Very weird no flavor.

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Bland. Just bigger venue but not much choices and no taste. just try somewhere else. Everything seems to be in there days already.

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4 years ago

Price, fair. Food Quality, poor. Hire people that know what they're cooking. Clean place.

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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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