Food is like everywhere else, clams chowder is weirdly made, service is excellent, price is ok,…read moreover $30 (tip includes) per person without drink

My favorite buffet in OC!…read more I'm a sucker for fried foods, the Salt and Pepper Shrimp is fresh, juicy, and perfectly salty. The Green Beans are my favorite, just so delicious. So many options, so little tummy space! Service was great! The servers were attentive, always taking away plates and refilling waters. Surprisingly busy for a random Tuesday lunch, you'll definitely see lots of happy bellies like mine waddling around! I just love this place! 5 stars!

We finally made it to the restaurant to try Teppanyaki Grill Buffet…read more We were all surprised with the selection and variety of dishes. Unfortunately, they do not serve crab legs on the buffet stations. I called to confirm before we came so were aware of it and not expecting it. Foods were tasty and plentiful. I would say 4.5/5 because no crab legs, but everything was great. Of course, I didn't try the Mongolian grill nor the sushi station but all the cooked food was fine and my sisters and their husbands loved it. The place was super busy on the weekend and table spaces are tight.

I'm writing this review whilst driving in hopes that I die in a raging fire car accident because of…read morethe gut wrenching slob I had to put in me mouth. The crab legs were a lie. I'm typically a "whole pizza" type of guy, but my party and I each couldn't finished two plates before feeling sick. After leaving the establishment, I felt robbed. Not only was the crabs a lie, the establishment under a Japanese pseudo name, is actually ran by the Chinese. Fortunately, it was easy to locate the exit. The vibe was off, as the food was slowly ripping my two cheeks apart. If you decide to go here, go somewhere else. If you have the courage to ignore my warnings, you should still go some where else. However, If you do somehow get forced to eat here, go somewhere else. Unless, if you have no where else to go, go somewhere else.

First time diner and reviewer…read more I've eaten at plenty of AYCE Korean BBQ restaurants, but this was the first time I got to self-serve the meats! I love the meat and veggies bar where I can pick and choose what meats I want at the portions I'm comfortable with. The problem with most AYCE BBQ restaurants is that they always give so much meat. Even if I ask them to provide half they would refuse for some reason. Since I don't really like bothering servers all the time, asking them to bring more food to the table, I really love the freedom of getting the meats myself at my own pace. This way I can control the frequency, the portions and won't end up paying extra for leftovers I couldn't finish. For an affordable lunch menu they do offer a good variety of meat and side dish options. The food is delicious. The marinades are bold and flavorful, although they can be a bit overwhelming. I do wish they had some kind of dressing for the salad. The service is friendly. The server was super nice and attentive, coming around to change the grill often. Definitely coming back.

A nice try..with some quirks…read more The sauces are good and I can tell the spicy sauce (what usually is in place for the chili garlic sauce) was home made. But would be nice to have both. We got the higher tired menu and the beef tongue was good. The "rib eye" was a thin cut and coloring looked way off. The fat started curling up and coming off the meat which was so weird. Something about this piece and the coloring was just OFF. When I mean off, it was NOT beef. They also got some orders wrong and it was hard to flag someone to continue to order. I overall, would not recommend unless you're in a pinch.

AMAZING SHABU AND GREAT PRICE Theres so much selection to…read morechoose from in hot foods to sides to seafoods! The possibilities are endless and everything is super good For hot foods, their sesame balls are great! Fried chicken is large and seasoned well, and fish pancake is the perfect side with meag The veggies and seafood sections are fresh and lots of options, their basa filets are also really fresh and they change very often, RAW MARINATED CRABS WERE SOO GOOD and does not taste anything but fresh! Veggies are a classic in shabu and theres bok choy, broccoli etc... The staffs are friendly and frequently check up on you Theres lots of seating and barely any wait time but spots do get fill up quick, and the interior is well organized Parking is super easy, plenty parking around and within the plaza!

Dada is one of the better ayce shabu places in OC!!! I called 3 days in advance for a big party of…read more30 people for a Saturday and they were able to make accommodations for our group. The restaurant was busy but all the servers were very quick and helpful attending to each table diligently. The buffet section was so clean and neat, constantly restocked despite there being so many people in that section at once! I love the variety of veggies, sides, and appetizers they have. All the ingredients were very clean and well kept unlike a lot of other places. I had a pleasant experience and would love to go again!

I can see why India Gate is rated so well. We were going to grab matcha next door but the smell of…read moreIndian spices overtook us, and what do you know, it happened to be lunch hour. They had Father's Day pricing which was $21.99 but usually I think it's a few dollars less. Either way, we'd come back. The food was hot, fresh, steaming and the area looked clean. Service was fantastic. They are consistent in refilling their dishes. Their garlic naan was so chewy and crispy, held our many dishes well. My recommendations are their butter chicken (must have), vegetable korma, paneer, and fish curry. The desserts were all good, from their mango pudding to gulab jumun and gajar ka halwa. The gajar is a blend of carrots slow cooked into water and milk, it's nice and light. Would recommend, better than some of the already tasty Indian buffets in the immediate area!

I live in the area and have driven past this place many, many times. It doesn't look that…read moreimpressive from the outside, the decor and ambiance is a bit spartan (but very clean). But don't let that put you off. Once you try the food you'll have a totally different opinion! We tried the all-you-can-eat lunchtime buffet as that always lets you sample a multitude of dishes at one time. Everything I tried was very tasty and seasoned appropriately for the western palate. In particular the goat curry was very tender, sometimes it tends to be a bit tough, but not here. The naan bread was also exceptional, fresh from the oven and to hot to pick up when delivered to the table. As we had the buffet it's hard to comment on the tableside service. What we saw was good though. As it's in an industrial area lunchtimes can be quite busy.

An affordable and tasty Indian buffet!…read more The weekend lunch buffet was $22, which is around the price you'd pay for a normal restaurant anyways, so this was a great deal to try many dishes. My favorite dishes were the chicken biryani, paneer tikka masala, and chicken tandoori. The paneer tikka masala was better than the chicken, and the sauce went perfectly with the hot garlic naan. The server came by frequently to refill our waters and naan. The food was also was all hot and fresh! The setting is very casual, I'd definitely come back for this buffet.

I went for their lunch buffet and the price is amazing (18.99) but I think their flavors are a bit…read moremore mild than other restaurants and not as memorable. It's good if you want to try a lot of different things but I found nothing to be particularly mindblowing. However, since flavors are mild, I think it is also less spicy than a lot of places so it's more welcoming to those who can't handle space or very strong particular flavor.

First time here & Food was amazing, Excellent friendly customer service. Will definitely be…read morereturning with the family. Orange chicken fries are BOMB!!!!

Pretty good prices and good food, nice and clean and very good service, workers are super niceread more

Every time I come here after work on weekdays, I get seated right away! The service is always fast…read moreand efficient, and I love that everyone gets their own individual hotpot. The sauce bar has so many options, so it's easy to make a really good sauce. I also have a peanut allergy, and it's honestly hard to find a hotpot place that doesn't use peanut butter in their sesame sauce, but this place doesn't! They have plenty of veggie options, some seafood choices, and ramen noodles available too. I also really like their fried appetizers and today they had Japanese curry to go with the fried chicken, which was such a good combo. The stackers are fun, the meat quality is really good, and overall this has become one of my favorite hotpot spots in Irvine:)

In a time where everyone (including me) is trying to save money, believe it when I say I would…read morespend money on this time and time again. My first time here was SUCH a great impression! I went to dinner for their dinner special. It is $39.99 per person but theres unlimited hotpot ingredients and youre entitled to have a free ramen/noodle pack per person. You get a choice of 4 free servings of hotpot meat at the table order tablets, and the veggies/other hotpot ingredients at the self-serve is free game. Of course, theres also many broth choices and a sauce stand for you. At the front, by the entrance, theres also some free appretizers like the garlic pork The restaurant was clean and had calm yellow lighting. A perfect place to relax for the weekend and catch up with your friends. The waiters hardly bug you and only come by to give water or pick up empty plates. Would come here again!

Obviously a great experience and always awesome to dine at this place! Great meat selection!…read moreAmbience is always cool! This review particularly goes out to Abdo, the manager of the Irvine location. He does everything you'd expect from a great manager. I took my guests our for dinner tonight and Abdo made sure they had the best dining experience they've ever had. Thanks Abdo!

Best steak , great service, good vibes, sangria amazing…read more Will return soon good time nd great food

We chose the all-you-can-eat option, and everything was fresh and delicious. The highlight for me…read morewas definitely the Wagyu beef, premium beef, and lamb. The meat quality was amazing--tender, flavorful, and melted in your mouth after just a few seconds in the hot pot. We kept ordering more because it was that good! Besides the meat, they also have a great selection of fresh seafood, vegetables, sushi, fruit, desserts, and drinks all included in the price. Everyone in our family found something they loved. The service was friendly and attentive, and food came out quickly throughout our meal. This place is cleaned and nice vibe. Another big plus is the free garage parking, which made the whole experience even more convenient. Great food, great service, and great value. Highly recommend if you're looking for a quality AYCE hot pot and sushi spot in Irvine!

Came during special which included sushi. Only one sushi chef though so they were slow to replenish…read morethat section. Meats were good and came out quick. Water refills were also rapid. Buffet bar has great hot foods and selection for hotpot was expansive. Meats are ordered on phone so no need for waiter. Came on a Sunday around 7p there was no wait