We had such a great experience at this family-owned and operated restaurant! We started with the…read moreChicken 65 for an appetizer, which was absolutely delicious. For our entrées, we ordered the chicken tikka masala, korma and a kids kebab meal. All of the portions were incredibly generous. I was especially surprised by how much food came with the kids meal. It honestly felt like it could have easily fed an adult! You can really feel the care and pride that comes from it being fully family owned and run. We would definitely recommend this spot and will absolutely be coming back!

Tasty food!!! The quality and taste of the food is excellent at this restaurant. Highly recommend…read moretrying their vegetarian and chicken options. This has become my go to place over the past year or so since new management took over this restaurant. Service is good as well. Friendly staff and quick service make the experience a pleasure to dine in at this nice place in Encinitas.

Aloha gang! Thought it was time to revisit Pan Asia Buffet. I was coming back from a Sunday…read moreafternoon at the casino in Temecula and was in the mood for an all you can eat buffet. When I arrived, the restaurant was packed. I had to check in and take a number, but they managed to seat us in under 10 minutes. If you're not into crowds, I would definitely avoid Sunday's. My usual visits are during the weekdays when they open first thing for lunch. You get first pick of the buffet offerings and it's much more enjoyable without the crowd. My faves are the Chow Mein, Teriyaki Beef, Fried Rice and Honey Walnut Shrimp. So....if you have a craving for AYCE buffet, check it out!

I was really excited to try out our second buffet near Oceanside since we moved here a few months…read moreback. Unfortunately it wasn't a place I will be going back to. The place smells decent, decently easy to find so no issues there. Cleanliness: the Buffett definitely needs some upgrading and cleaning. The rug smells and feels sticky to walk on, the counter area was clean but the ice cream section needed a deep clean, the cones were out of the packing and stale. The sprinkles were covered in ice cream and all over the place. The machine was covered in dried ice cream and caked on. I did not go into the restrooms, so I am not sure Food: cold. Everything except for the hibachi I got was cold. Shrimp, pork, chicken, all cold. They have an okay variety of deserts but other than the coffee and orange ones they were pretty bad. The flavor of the food was good, but the temperature of it was what really grossed me out and worry about food poisoning. It was during dinner at around 4pm so crab legs were included. My daughter devoured them and so did I. Best part of the buffet. Customer service: the waiters were very nice and kept our table clear. As soon as they notice we had our empty plates they would come around and grab them. I did notice and maybe it was just for that moment but we did get different waiters just grabbing our plates. Maybe they are doing a system where everyone waits on every table. Whatever they were doing it worked! We did mention at the end that our food was cold after we had paid and all because we were asked how we liked it. She did apologize and told us we should have brought up sooner so they could warm it up. That since it was slow the food gets cold. It was nice she apologized and all, but working in the food industry myself it is not any of the customers job to remind you to keep an eye on food temps. And you're supposed to keep food hot. Regardless they were nice. Would I come back? No. Would I recommend it? No. $60 for two adults $9 for my 4 yr old and $5 for my two yr old. So basically $80 for a family of 4 for cold food. Flavor was good though. So if you want to try it maybe you're lucky and get hot foods

I've never had a lobster roll like the one from Lobster West. The bread had the perfect crispiness…read morewith a buttery garlic flavor while still being fluffy, and the lobster was so flavorful and tender. They give you plenty of lobster too! I'm really glad I got my husband his own order and a mac and cheese too because both were so good. I ordered it to go and received it promptly. They also have a designated lot, which makes it super convenient. The restaurant was clean, and I like how they have both indoor and outdoor seating. It's in downtown Encinitas, which makes it perfect for beachgoers.

Oh wow, what a disappointment. I used to absolutely love this place. They had one of the best…read morelobster rolls around. I'm not sure what happened, but this time the bread was stale and the lobster had almost no flavor. It was such a letdown compared to how good it used to be. I really hope this was just an off day, because it definitely wasn't the quality I remember. .

Meh? They took us to our table quickly and the food was…read moresomewhat good Except for the ice cream. Chocolate was good but the cookies and cream felt bitter because of the cookies (Tasted bitter) The inside looked like a buffet I've been in before and it was mostly empty

My job had a going away gathering for a colleague so we all jumped on the opportunity to use the…read morecompany card for a proper goodbye. She chose this place and we all secretly wondered if she hated us after we all fell victim to AYCE food paralysis. But, don't let that determine whether anything was really worth pigging out on because all of it was just ok to substandard. For the most part, if you've been to one Asian American buffet, you've been to them all. So, here's what I kept eating: - "krab" stuffed jalapeños - fried bananas - fresh strawberries - fresh pineapples - donut holes - sesame balls - Thrifty's coffee ice cream - chocolate cake - vanilla mochi (I probably ate 10) Yes, all I wanted to graze was the sugary things because none of the entrees were doing it for me. Nothing was bad but nothing was amazing. One standard scoop of saucy meats here and there were enough. The service and cleanliness are where the 4 stars come in.

Finally, a spot in Oceanside that uses real charcoal! (They still offer traditional gas grills) The…read moresmoky flavor it adds to the meat is a total game-changer compared to gas grills. The self-serve setup is super convenient --you can just grab what you want and start grilling immediately. The Bulgogi and Spicy Pork are perfectly marinated, and the quality of the meat is top-notch for the price. If you're looking for an authentic, no-frills Korean BBQ experience with amazing food and a laid-back vibe, this is it. Best hidden gem in the area!

We returned to try their charcoal option. We love our pork belly and kalbi and it taste even better…read morewhen cooked on charcoal. The servers were attentive and kept checking in to see if we needed refills and when they saw that we were finishing our meal they reminded us there was ice cream! We noticed some upgrades like the buffet style meat on trays rather than us using tongs to grab what we need. Stations were clean and the banchan and vegetables were their own cooler bench. Unfortunately we didn't win the 10 second challenge but there is always next time.

The staff who helped mom with a takeout bowl was super friendly and packed some hot sauce without…read morebeing requested. I'll definitely be back when I visit North SD next. Thank you!

Yummy hot pots. Loved the food and service. I got the ribeye pot with no egg. The sauces are very…read moreflavorful.

To be honest, after reading a number of the reviews for this restaurant, I had mixed feelings about…read moretrying it. I'm very glad I did! I've tried Brazilian steakhouses all over and this one was one of my favorites! To start with, everything on the produce bar tested very fresh and delicious. My server was very efficient and friendly and from Brazil too! Anyway the service was great, servers kept coming around with the various meats on skewers. The side dishes for freshly prepared and very tasty. Really I had no complaints at all about anything. Note that this place does get very busy at times and that can be frustrating I am sure, but if you are looking for a unique, delicious Brazilian steakhouse, look no further!

Visited here on Easter Sunday right at 12pm.i had a reservation but decided to just get in line. It…read morewent quick. I will start out the positives. The hostess was very friendly and sat us in the back. Isaac was our server and he was great!!! My daughter's first time at a Brazilian steakhouse and he explained the process very clearly. Since we were part of the first round of customers, all the meats came out pretty fast. They cook the meat medium rare to medium (which is completely fine with us). They do have a decent salad bar. They added eggs and bacon today. Maybe, for Easter? I really liked the tritip, seasoned sirloin, most of the filet mignon, sausages, family said shrimp was delicious. Now with the cons. After the first round of meat, we hardly saw much of them again. Maybe, in spurts. We would try to make eye contact but I guess it was kind of busy but still not an excuse for the gaps in service. Some of the meats were salty which we just ate more of the unlimited mashed potato. For unlimited meat and salad buffet, we didn't even stay long. I have gone to 3 other Brazilian steakhouses and this one is my least favorite. This one just doesn't live up to the other ones. I felt the price tag was outrageous for the quality given. I have never had to wait so long to be attended to either in other restaurants. My husband did not care for the place at all. My daughter was bleh about her first time. We just expected better than what we received. Isaac was the best part of our visit but I doubt we will ever come back.

It was good, until we discovered a strand of hair in the biscuit at breakfast…read more A little different from Dragon's Den, orange juice is better at Bricks.

If you're staying at the hotel, this is the breakfast provided! Be sure to make a reservation as…read morelines can get pretty long. The breakfast is super convenient and I love that it has tons of options, including a kid buffet area that's low enough for kids to reach, see and serve themselves. It can get a little hectic with kiddos walking around, following harried/tired parents, but it's overall well-managed and clean. There's something for everyone--everything from hot food (eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, even veggies), oatmeal, yogurt, cereal, etc. There's plenty of coffee (good news for all the parents) as well as milk, juice and hot water with teabags nearby. The staff are all great here--once you check in, staff ask if there are any allergies they need to be aware of. As expected with a restaurant like this, spills are pretty frequent but they're quick to clean. Extra shoutout to Daniel--my kiddo dropped tater tots and had a meltdown in the middle of the restaurant. He came by to clean it up, did his best to cheer my kiddo up and even came by later with a plate of tater tots. Really appreciate the extra touch and care!

Reservations not needed but highly recommended. After we arrived, we understood why: the place was…read morepopulated during dinner time especially on weekends. However, we were immediately seated at a very cozy table for two outside with a nice heater - albeit still a bit chilly considering the day started out quite warm. Our attentive and stellar servers were Candace and Ben. Since it was our first time at Valentina, our attentive and stellar servers recommended appetizers, main entree and dessert. Each course that came did not disappoint as our palate reached nirvana with each and every bite we took. I ordered the pork schnitzel as my main course while my partner succumbed to his eyes that were drawn to the ingredients of the seabass. We both shared squash soup and a separate plate of grilled square shaped potatoes that were a perfect pairing we devoured with satisfaction. Dessert came as a surprise, as we were served not one but two desserts - the latter was an added thoughtfulness, acknowledging my partner's birthday. The taste was divine! The bill totaled at just a little over $100, which we expected for this fine dining experience. Oh yes, we plan to return - even way before the next birthday. In the meantime, happy eats everyone and hope to see around town.

Upscale tapas place - be prepared to leave a lot of money for small plates, but very worthy plates…read more Seafood paella as well as clams were top choices for everyone in our group. Service was also very attentive. Lastly, they have my most favorite soap in the bathroom and I made a point to wash my hands multiple times during dinner service just to experience the scent. Small thing but leaves lasting impression

Well my Foodie Friends it's been awile since I've visited my favorite Asian Seafood Buffet…read more Visited 9/14/2025 I must say it's as good as I remember it always being. Todays Sunday Brunch (Good all Day) was Fresh and plentiful and had a Great Selection. As always Shrimp Galore. It's where I go when I want a large selection of different shrimp dishes. All you see here and a lot more was Only $22.50 with my Senior Discount including my drink. There is a Tasty Teppanyaki Grill with a great grill master. Lots of Fresh Veggies and other items to choose from. Soups, Salads, Ribs, Chicken Wings, even Pizza for the kids , Vegetable Dishes and much more to munch on. Made me wish I could eat much more each visit. It's a good thing I don't live close by. Anyway it's a great Buffet and much less expensive than most in San Diego. Very much worth the visit. Enjoy My Friends.

I took my parents here because they do usually enjoy the Asian buffets in North County. I saw that…read morethis was the sister buffet to Pan Asia Buffet in San Marcos, so we decided to come here! The ambiance inside is very modern, clean, and much more spacious. I think I actually liked this location better than the San Marcos one, which is strange because you wouldn't expect the interior to look the way it did from the outside. This buffet offers all assortments of food: the Mongolian grill, meats, seafood, Chinese food, American food, and the salad/fruits bar with the dessert bar. My parents seemed to enjoy the food, it's a pretty good price for a Sunday dinner with seafood. The sushi and fish were fresh, and the fried soft-shell crab was really yummy. Can't really complain as all Asian buffets have the same assortment of foods. I give it 4 stars for cleanliness, but the sushi bar was taking forever to get refilled again while we were waiting for certain fish to get. Service is good, they seem to grab empty plates pretty quickly. You have a self-serve for unlimited drinks and teas so you really don't have the need to get served much. We still tipped a bit for the bussers at least.