Sakura Buffet has a nice variety of food and desserts, and the food itself was good. However, it was very busy and items weren't restocked quickly enough. The bathroom was also pretty dirty, and the atmosphere felt chaotic with kids running around. As soon as we walked in kids were at our table. I seen signs posted so this must be an ongoing issue with adults not watching their children. I also felt a bit rushed so they could seat more people. It may have just been a busy day, but despite that, the food was still enjoyable. read more

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Came here the other day! It was absolutely amazing, the food was good, everything had an amazing presentation. The service was absolutely outstanding, none of the staff were rude, they were all sweet, very pretty too! The buffet was very calm and light, overall it gave a cozy vibe! Even the people there were so sweet, even if they were just eating there! Only issue is the women's restroom, which was messy, footprints everywhere, as well as toilet paper. I don't blame the staff since it's the women's job, but very messy. According to my father who I was with, the male's restroom was clean. Overall, completely recommend. read more

The food hits the spot after a long morning of driving north. Lots of crispy fried options. Sushi was a bit sad with cheap crab meats. $20/person at 1pm. Grimey, sticky air from lack of air circulation. Lots of families yet quite quiet. The service is self service. Lots of quick cleaning ups though! read more

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For the price and the food options it's hard to beat. Not sure where the bad reviews are because the items you can eat are very much a value for 24 bucks. I normally use the guy who cooks your food for you and give him a tip. That alone is worth it to me. Good spot and great value will come back here and there if I'm in the area. read more

Do NOT come here! I tried every one of them, and so far, the best is only the chocolate marshmallow fountain. This is the worst restaurant I've been to in my life. Everything tasted like water and had no flavor. No seasoning, no taste. $24 per person is not worth it. read more

Buffets are a lost casualty of the pandemic and I'm glad this place is still open and survived! For unlimited food, drink and variety I'm definitely satisfied! Expectations must be realistic though. You must come wanting lots of variety but not the highest quality food with over a 100 options! It is always busy so there's fresh food constantly being refilled. They have all the standard Chinese American classics like orange chicken, chow mein, broccoli beef. As well as a whole fried section. They used to have crab legs but no longer. The Mongolian noodle station is ready to made and I definitely recommend! The sushi not so much except perhaps some of the rolls but definitely not the nigiri. Their dessert section is really plentiful, but the pastries are all store bought so stick with the fresh fruit like the strawberries, watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew which they freshly slice versus the canned fruit. As well as the ice cream bar. If you want a filling meal with lots of variety this place will hit the spot read more

Honestly one of the best Chinese buffets I've had in a while. Huge variety, and it was busy (Wednesday around 1:30 PM) so the food stayed fresh and constantly rotating. For $20, it's honestly an unbeatable deal. It's still a buffet, so of course the quality isn't top-tier, but I was genuinely surprised by how good everything tasted. I tried basically every meat dish and all of it was delicious. Overall, I doubt you'll be disappointed or find a better deal in the area. Definitely recommend. read more

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No good, 25$ per adult on a weekday, not worth , maybe 16$ at best (and that's with today's inflation).. the food are the chicken scraps of a declining buffet, whatever good experiences you had in the good ol days like me are gone. read more

It's not terrible the food is decent The people there are mostly mexican families but you do occasionally see older asian folk enjoying the classics The service is great they got Chinese workers who speak damnnear fluent Spanish All the workers are friendly expect the sushi "chef" that takes his title way too serious guy is so fool of himself and drags everyone around him down it's like a walking parasite Solid 3 stars for it being a year round buffet that has been open since December 24, 2005 read more

I'm giving this place 5 stars for its ability to be affordable and quite delicious. We paid $50 for 2 adults and my infant was free. During these expensive times, I would say $25 a person isn't bad for all you can eat & drink. We go on Sunday's, the busiest days and there's often a line but it always goes by so quickly. They replenish items quickly like the popular chow mein noodles and shrimp dishes. They have recently been remodeling and improving the place. The only complaint I have is the outdated water feature with koi fish they have up front. The fish do need a bigger pond and the statues don't make sense given the atmosphere and clientele. The raza keep this establishment afloat. Maybe some decor honoring them?? Just a thought. read more

My family only goes here because it's cheap and you can get your money's worth if you end up eating a lot. However, don't expect quality food--it's a buffet after all. It's a tad bit dirty, too. After I was done eating, a SPIDER crawled up my face. I thought it was my hair until I hovered over the spider, felt its legs and flung it onto the table. It wasn't your typical small spider, it's was gross!!! I'm terrified at what the food might have had if spiders can crawl in... Then again, I should have known I was getting what I paid for. Also, NEVER get the kimchi. It's absolutely disgusting. read more

Food is always great, but the place was crowded, and they always ran out of fried shrimp, and once you sit down and come back, there will be 2-3 shrimps left again lol. Not their fault though. Lots of food options, and they have kids meals! Overall food okay, but the restaurant could be cleaner, but I guess thats because of customers too. read more

Absolutley amazing! Wife loved all the seafood choices ate 4 plates! Soups, deserts, choices galore! Our favorite now

I visit Sakura Seafood Buffet twice a year. This place is delicious. There's many different sea food, salads, fruits, snacks, pastas, all kinds of drinks including coffee and tea. At the end you can enjoy some ice cream. Is just so much you can eat. I do recommend this place for all families. You serve yourself and people are always very kind. The even cook the food en front of you of you want. Love this ambiance and very comfortable place to come and enjoy time with your family read more

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We were in the middle of our meal when a few waitresses nearby kept chatting and glancing at us. Then one of them came over and asked for our receipt to confirm we'd paid. It completely ruined my day, and I lost my appetite. You should check your cameras instead of bothering customers like that. It's been a few months, but I still feel really upset about it. I won't be coming back. read more

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If I could give it zero stars I would!!! Service was SO BADD, employees and supervisors are so unorganized and very rude.

Gross place, not clean. Owner is rude ruined our dinner when we went there to celebrate my daughter win from the game.

Sunday Crowd. So many people and they take in whoever they can seat first. We were a party of four and numerous groups were seated before us. Lots of pushing and empty trays. Food is good but could be better for the price. Don't ever go on a Sunday if you do go. Food = 4 Stars Service = 2 Stars Ambiance = 0 Stars read more

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Gross. I can taste the recycled cooking oil. The sushi is terrible. Theres no flavor at all in the foods just greasy and nasty. The chicken wings are not crispy just slimy read more

I love the good my family and 1 have been coming to this buffet ever since I can remember great good always. Very fast service they have it under control if it's busy I also love the ice cream and the amount of food they have to offer read more

I'd rate this place 3.2 stars if I could. As I approached the restaurant, I noticed a sign on the front threatening to charge additional money for wasted food. I've never see anything like this at any restaurant before. So on Sakura's website, it shows a price of the lunch buffet at $8.99. I was blown away at the $15.99 price, after tax of $17.47. What's included in that price is the buffet & a fountain drink cup (self-serve). Bathrooms were not clean. Workers had masks on their chins as they served food. No COVID protections whatsoever. The food was tasty. I came at lunchtime and it was very busy. I had to wait for about 10 minutes for the lo mein. Their ice cream machine was down. They have a sushi maker & hibachi. read more

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This place to fill your stomach of low quality food . Excluding couple items , most of items are not fresh and restless We paid 22$ per person on Sunday dinner, which is way more than what is posted on the w their website Busy and stuff don't speak English read more

The quality for the price of the seafood was great! I wasn't a big fan of any of the rolls that had imitation crab in it, it had a very squishy mouth feel. I had the sake and the unagi nigiri with a bowl of miso soup. My hubby and I are already planning on our next date night out read more

If you want variety of food, Sakura is the place! Been here multiple times and it never disappoints. The different types of food is a plus when family members don't agree on what to eat so we come here! Honestly, the bad reviews on here don't make sense. People want food that's ready in 5 mins and workers that tend to them every 5 mins.. humble yourself lol This place is always busy because it's popular and affordable so don't go after the workers because they are constantly making sure food is replenished once it's done/empty, in a busy environment. Keep it up Sakura! read more

Went there to eat today after school the food was okay as we were done eating i seen a COCKROACH coming to our table !!!! We got up and left immediately really wished I asked for my money back but I didn't want to cause a scene ! read more

food was good but the service was terrible a font chinese lady told us we had to pay extra for our left overs even though we payed 200$

Was very busy but had good choices. The interior was a little rough but buffet had lots of choices and everything was hot and fresh

I use to go here years ago and this place is not the same. If you're looking for a way to call off work the next day eat here. I got food poisoning not from eating the food, but just looking at the place. read more

The place was extremely dirty, and above all, the food portions were always insufficient. Especially the sushi section--it seemed like they deliberately only made and served the cheapest options. Despite waiting over an hour, I couldn't get what I actually wanted to eat. It's a place I never want to visit again. read more

I think it's so funny how most of the reviews are either one star or five stars and nothing in between haha. I think my review would be 3.5 stars but I always round up. You really either love the place or hate it. I really love it but I'm going to be upfront.. there are A LOT of factors you have to get past. The service and cleanliness is a huge factor where you have to lower your expectations. The place needs a good remodel, a deep clean and maybe a child care area because there are children running around everywhere. It is LOUD. I never really expect exceptional service at a buffet so I guess that's why I'm not too bothered. The last time we came we got such a nice young Asian man but I know that's rare. The food and prices (bang for your buck) is where this buffet really gets its stars from. There is not a place on this entire planet where I can eat this much seafood and pay so little. Lol!!! what am I saying! I'm sure there is but I've never been haha Sometimes it's a hit or miss but if they have the salt and peppers fried soft shell crab or friend whole shrimp it's always a hit for me. omg.. I remember one time I brought my bougie aunt here and she chewed my *** off for a month about how nasty it was. She said it smelled bad and the food was so greasy hahaha she still brings it up till this day I swear. read more

the food was delicious! they attended us super fast and ate good! it could seem a little overwhelming

This place is our go to spot on all of the central coast. We are Buffett enthusiasts so we have been to many buffets, especially Chinese buffets all along the central coast. This one blows all of them out of the water. So much seafood & variety. Self-serve napkins, silverware, drinks & ice cream! A casual atmosphere. Staff are nice. Worth the 1.5 hour drive. Love from Paso Robles! read more

I laugh that I somewhat frequent this place. I laugh because I don't remember being a fan of any buffets post-puberty (KBBQ being the only exception). Nor do I remember being satisfied at one regardless of putting away 10-15 full plates of food easily each time (you're probably laughing that I even put that much food away at a buffet; but I did so when Bacchanal first opened at Caesar's Palace - twice). Here's the thing about this place that just brings hordes of voracious feeders back each day. Not perfect food but edible enough with the efficiency of a Chinese manufacturing plant. I personally only eat 5-6 dishes there but I've witnessed the same each time I'm there: everyone else plows through everything once it's filled up. High turnover means that there's a degree of cooked freshness even when the ingredients aren't perfect. So much so that it passes most average diner palates. Perceived value right? Here's the quick routine, however, if you're here for the first time and want to make the most of your time here even if it's just for 30 minutes like I usually do. Green beans. Deep fried shrimp. Deep fried crab. Clams in black bean sauce. Fried rice/noodles. Roast duck. I take full plates of each and line my table up. I'm done in less than 10 minutes and pay up, laugh at anyone who has stared at me put that away so fast, and laugh again paying just $12. Laugh again when I grab two cones of ice cream on the way out wondering and playing heartburn roulette as I decide whether I should take a Tums or just a yogurt drink. $12. A bunch of decent bottomless dishes. No nonsense feeding frenzy. Geez, why not? read more

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It's too pricey only seafood is shrimp, the rest ok. They should add more seafood, as a Seafood buffet restaurant.

We went in 10 mins after they opened and all the food with exception to the sushi was cold and tasted old like it was from the night before! Just disgusting! Got my money back and won't be back! For 19$ you expect to at least be hot! read more

They removed their crab legs seems like there replacing good dishes with cheaper dishes

I love a good buffet, and Sakura is one of the best ever! The food is delicious and so many different items to chose from. The seafood is always fresh and perfectly cooked. read more

Honestly I was turning out to be a great place for dinner till I saw this already end of my dinner made me almost throw up after the fact I don't recommend stopping here just keep going read more

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I have been going to this buffet for years with my family. The quality over time has really gone downhill. It's been a sort of guilty pleasure for us. While there are some good items, namely the green beans and mushrooms, most of the stuff is mediocre at best. At $25 a person for dinner, I would be much better off spending that and getting a hearty meal somewhere else. The bathrooms are not well kept. The carpet is dirty. Also, not the restaurants fault, but this seems to be the only restaurant where parents just let their kids run around and grab various food items with their bare hands without any supervision. Some patrons just play music out loud on their phones. Not the place for a nice relaxing meal with your family. I've been to plenty of other restaurants that get large volumes of people but they seem to handle it way better than this establishment. read more

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My wife has been wanting to go here for a long long time finally had the opportunity last Thursday. We live in Santa Cruz but had to run down to King City to pick up my mom for a doctor's appointment in Salinas and headed over there about 5:00 p.m. The place was pretty much packed but there was room for us to get in right away. The price for dinner is $20.99 which is worth it since there are seafood selections. The drink is included and you can refill as many times as you want. There's just a great selection of all kinds of food and even stuff for kids. The dessert area looked like it had been depleted already and there is even custard flan. It's definitely worth going back every once in a while and maybe just do the lunch since that's less expensive and I could do without the seafood. read more

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