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    Asian Buffet & Grill

    3.3 (117 reviews)
    InexpensiveBuffets, Sushi Bars, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    ASIAN BUFFET & GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Cecillia A.

    This place is pretty huge. There is plenty of parking as they have their own space. The food was decent. I like that they have a lot of seafood options. I do feel like they don't have enough Chinese dishes which is rare. I like the noodle bar, you don't see that often at buffets. The service was good. They came and took our empty plate pretty often. Seems clean. I'd probably come again but on a weekday when is cheaper.

    Andrew S.

    I saw this place while driving around the Matthews vicinity. The parking lot was not crowded and there was probably a good reason. It wasn't the food quality. The variety and amount is very good at this Asian buffet but the surprise is that lunch will cost you 30 dollars per person. I am not a lobster or crab person so I really don't go after the higher price items. I was impressed with the cleaniness especially the bathrooms. The ice cream is served individual containers and it's Hershey's brand and not a generic label. The hibachi has a noodle soup area that offers 5 varieties and that is unique. Overall, I probably wouldn't come every week but once in a while, it would be worth the visit.

    All you can eat snow crab legs and soft shell crab
    Apple B.

    Pleasantly surprised at the seafood selection on Saturdays and Sundays. Not only did they have a make your own stir fry, but also had ramen and noodle soup choices!

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    Roopa G.

    Ambiance was fine and the service was good. The best thing I like is cleanliness. The food selection was nice too. I minus one star because the rice on sushi wasn't fresh as once you put on your mouth. I almost choke because it wasn't soft but then quickly I drank water. You guys need to check your rice before you prepare sushi. Overall it was ok! For quick lunch I would recommend this place.

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    Waldemar G.

    Not the best ,not a lot of choice when it comes to buffet part of it but the grill and soups makes up the difference service was good my cup was. Not empty at all and they kept my table cleared from dirty dashes the koi fish pond give it a great ambiance I would come again if I was around the neighborhood again

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    Bill C.

    The food was really good and abundant, many many variety of foods. The service was pretty good and the ambiance was great! We really enjoyed ourselves at the restaurant.

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    Bruce K.

    Two stars but would be better if they at least tried to enforce mask mandates. Yes, when the church crowd comes in at 12:30 and NONE of them are wearing their masks properly, it's time for me to go. Not wearing them at the host stand, no wearing them while they rearrange tables (party of 16, yeah, that's not social distancing.) and not wearing them as they fill their plates. I wrapped up immediately and departed. Other patrons were wearing masks properly and of course, the staff was wearing theirs. I really liked the disposable gloves that were set out on the buffet stations so that tongs could be reused safely. That was great. As for the food. the sushi station was great. Some nigiri and maki rolls and a few deep fried maki (this is the South, of course) and it was all fresh. Hibachi station was doing good business and there is a soup station as well. One steam table was dedicated to the fried octopus and fried crabs and other more ethnic Chinese food. Others had the usual Americanized chicken and seafood was various sauces. Also fresh and definitely clean while being restocked. Nothing too spicy and nothing too innovative, but decent. Service was good and the tables were reasonably separated (other than the above). If they'd follow the rules (or at least encourage customers to do so), this would be three stars. [Review 14470 overall, 1796 of 2020, number 2731 in North Carolina.]

    Special seafood

    So happy to have found this gem. It's 45 minute drive each way for me, but worth it. I'm planning my next visit

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    I had a great experience at the Chinese buffet restaurant. The food was good and varied, and the sushi was good as well.

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    This place had a wide variety of food to choose from and the staff were quite friendly. For some good food, this is good buffet to go to.

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    2 years ago

    Great food and excellent service and the place is very clean and big and they have a lot choice

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    2 years ago

    Taste good. Crab legs. Stone crabs. Lobsters. Hot bar. Always stocked. Servers stay busy. Always good experience.

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    Place is clean with lots of variety! Food is delish!! Price has doubled since 6 years ago

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    Most food is not warm, lot of options . wait staff very seldom smile. Nothing extra special about it

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    4 years ago

    We all got sick! I'm never one for a buffet but our daughter got to pick the night. Floors were sticky.

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    Coconut Shrimp was amazing!! Sushi was spectacular. Definitely worth the price. Recommend it highly!!

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    Ask the Community - Asian Buffet & Grill

    I drove by with no cars outside. Are they CLOSED?

    Sometimes they close on Monday for heavy cleaning

    When I drove by last night, it looked like they were changing the name on the sign from Tropicana to Asian. Can anyone confirm? It didn't change ownership / management or anything, did it?

    In today's Clipper mailer, they have a full-page ad as "Asian Buffet & Grill" and listing as "Now Open". Looks like they changed their lunch price, too...$5.99 Mon-Fri 11am-4pm. $9.99 dinner Mon-Fri and all day Sat/Sun.

    Prices for lunch and dinner?

    $8.99 and $12.99 Worth every penny

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