The place was clean and nice, and the food quality was good. I just think they could offer a little…read moremore variety. For the price, the buffet selection felt a bit limited, especially in Houston, where there are so many all-you-can-eat options. That said, it's not bad at all. If you want something quick and easy, it's a good choice.

Came here around 130pm on a Saturday, group of 4. The line was out the door like a Disneyland ride…read moreline. Funny enough what seems to look like an hours wait became around 10 to 15 minutes. So many dishes to choose from, seafood, sushi, meats, veggies, my all time fave Korean bbq short ribs!!!!! They also have salad and desserts including profiteroles and jello, and fruit. Placed was nonstop packed, service was great though, or server continously checked on us. I definitely recommend this place.

This is a huge buffet. They probably have anything you may think you may want. They are located on…read moreFry road in the save shopping area as Ollie's, Michael's and Spec's to name a few. When you walk in you have to pay in advance and then you are directed to a hostess station that seats you. They will take your drink order then you are on to the Buffett. I was by no means able to try everything, I think it may take 1-2 visits maybe more. If you are out in that area and are hungry I highly encourage you to try them out.

Excellent service. Was able to accommodate a large group of 20 immediately. Impressed by both the…read moreservice and the range of cuisines available. Staff checked in often, cleared plates quickly. The buffet offers an unusually wide selection of dishes across multiple cuisines, and everything was fresh. Whether you're in the mood for sushi, classic American foods, seafood included shrimp, fish, and crab legs. Stations were well‑stocked and clean, even during busy periods. Overall, this buffet delivers a great combination of quality, choice, and genuinely good hospitality. It's an easy place to recommend for families, groups, or anyone who loves exploring different flavors in one meal.

Great selection and the ginger jello dessert was yummy. A lot of fried food. Next time I would…read morestick with phô. Iced tea instead of Vietnamese ca phe in the machine. Friendly service, management and hostesses.

Disappointed in what was offered for a Saturday especially for $33 a person. I've been going to Kim…read moreSon since I was a teen, and it seems to have gone downhill since Covid. If you want an assortment of everything Vietnam has to offer, then this is a great place to have that experience. But if you want the best of the best, visit and use Yelp to find the particular dishes you want. Typically Saturdays in the past were more expensive because of what they offered with seafood but there want much to choose from outside of mussels. There were shrimp dishes but in the past crawfish, crab, etc. were offered. The new-ish addition of the street food, Che station, and new desserts was nice but not for the price in my opinion. Not a bad experience but moderate compared to previous experiences to the old Kim Son experiences. I would return to let friends taste everything that Vietnam has to offer but not return if they had in mind what dishes they want to experience.

My parents like this buffet, so my dad wanted to have lunch on his birthday here…read more + Pretty decent selection of food in terms of sushi and Chinese cuisine. There's dimsum, some American food, Chinese classics like kung pao, sauerkraut fish, crawfish, pineapple fried rice, and just too many to count. + Several soups to choose from, including the hot & sour soup, which was really good! + Several juices and desserts to choose from. Juices were slightly on the sweet side, and at least the rose was mixed with jasmine tea. + Sushi looked okay, good if you're okay with 'buffet' sushi. + Really good weekday lunch pricing, only $23.99 for adults! - Sauerkraut fish and the black bean spare ribs looked good but were kinda disappointing. Fish didn't have enough flavor, and the spare ribs weren't steamed long enough to be tender and 'fall apart'. - The sign mentioned milk tea, but they didn't have any. I guess they didn't update it. All in all, probably one of the best Chinese buffets in Houston! Worth trying if you're in the area.

The google reviews, videos, and other media that pops up when you look this place up is very…read moremisleading. Based on the content, we were lead to believe this was a high end seafood buffet with snow crab, lobster, and piles of sushi and other perks you don't typically get with Asian buffets around town. We were in the mood for all those things so we thought why not try something new? We showed up for dinner and it was a ghost town, which should have been our first sign. The interior is very large consisting mostly of seating plus the buffet tables and stations. The floors were dirty, the bathroom was very dirty, and the whole place just struck me as a big red flag once I had a chance to walk around and pay attention to detail. There were crab legs, but they were small and mushy from being overcooked. One of the videos showed mountains of perfectly cooked lobster, but in reality I found a steam tray full of mushy split lobster pieces which were mostly knuckles and bits. The sushi area had about the same options you'd find elsewhere some rolls, nigiri, and sashimi pieces left out. The hot pot and hibachi options were unmanned and dark What was on offer was what you could get at just about any other Asian buffet around town for far less money. Dry lo mein, fried rice, sweet buns, cardboard pizza, shrimp, raw oysters just sitting out on melted ice, fish filets, ice cream, jello, etc. Like I said at the top, they must have really really gone downhill from their heyday when they took all those videos and pics, because the place looked NOTHING like that. Service was fine for someone who notices when you stand up for seconds and takes your old empty plates and refills your drinks. They charged us $40 per person and $20 for our daughter who had half a plate of food before being full. All that plus a couple sodas and the bill was just North of $100. The good news is I went and checked it out, so you don't have to.

Quick and professional service. Polite host/waiter. Food was delicious with good portion to fill…read moreyou up.

Found this place on DoorDash and figured I'd give it a try. I ordered the cilantro shrimp soup. I…read morereally liked the flavor however I wish it was thicker and less lemon. I also ordered the crab wontons, now those were amazing. I paid about $31 for two soups and an order of wontons which wasn't too bad. If im ever in the area and craving Thai food I think I would try this place again.

The difference between Royal Buffet (君臨閣) and other Chinese buffets around this part of town comes…read moredown to size and variety. The plus side (#1) is the abundant parking, practically guaranteed seating, and options that skew on the more authentic side of things. The downside is knowing the limitations that come with affordably priced buffets and quality of food. The official entrance is from the parking lot between Vinh Hoa (#2) and the massage. Plenty of folks will also enter from the back, which is through the Dynasty Plaza mall and takes a bit longer. It then becomes a question of stairs (parking lot) versus an escalator (mall). At $18-24 (lunch to holiday pricing), the prices aren't too steep for AYCE food. Kids 3 and under eat free but are otherwise subject to $13-14 per person. Non-water drinks are $2.39 a person, so definitely get as many refills as possible. The place is as massive on the inside as it looks on the outside. Window side seating offers an elevated view of Chinatown, but don't focus too much on the excessive finger prints along the windows. The seating is so abundant that almost any size group should have zero problem finding space. There is also a large private room that is ideal for special functions, equipped with TVs and a sound system. Food wise, it's a hodgepodge of all food types. Here's a breakdown in the stations: Mongolian Grill / Noodle Soup: This is a combo station where one can customize their stir fry. I had decent results with lo mein, an egg, some vegetables with beef slices. The person cooking drizzled sesame oil, soy sauce seasoning, and water and each time it took around 3-5 minutes. The noodle soups are a bit more standard but the options here are the noodle options are wonton noodle, beef noodle, seafood noodle, and beef pho. I wouldn't recommend ordering the latter. Fruits & Salads / Cold Dishes / Seafood: A standard selection of cold fruit salads, which is unsurprisingly the least exciting part of the buffet. I'm impressed with the variety of the sushi on the seafood end, but the presentation and fish quality is extremely mediocre. It won't deter most folks, since most people perceive value by loading up on the rolls. When in doubt, shoot for the sashimi. Entrees: With the exception of the eyesore dim sum and standard fried food selection, there is a solid selection of hot food. The weekend offerings is probably the best they'll have, but some standouts here included the thin ribeye slices, a solid mapo tofu with a kick, well seasoned clams, fish slices, pork spare ribs, a very solid steamed fish, and several varieties of fried noodle. Folks might enjoy the Chinese-American selection, which should have all the classics (sesame chicken, beef with broccoli, marinated chicken wings, etc.) and then some. Serviced as a decent job of clearing tables, offering water refills, cleaning the food counters, and replenishing empty trays. I appreciate some small touches, such as their multicolored plates for different selections, bathrooms, and well marked labels. Buffet lovers who are in it for the thrill of copious portions will likely enjoy what's available here. __________ (#1) Aside from one's waistline. (#2) https://www.yelp.com/biz/vinh-hoa-houston

I'm reviewing from the POV of an allium-free vegetarian. The owner of the now closed Pine Forest…read moreworks here and they have an entire two rows (?) of vegetarian food that he is in charge of. It's pretty decent and takes up almost 50% of what they offer, so not bad if you follow a vegetarian diet. Do note that you pay the same price regardless of what you eat. Likely not food allergy friendly; we fed my kid with the food allergies before we came. This place is fairly new and is on the second floor of Dynasty Plaza. A decent amount of parking but it can fill up fast during the busy hours as there are a lot of restaurants there. We initially scouted out the place a week before and it was almost empty, but we did go during the slow hours. This time, I met up with my omnivorous friend at noon and there were a good amount of tables that were occupied. It is a huge space so if it were smaller, it would seem busier, but most people spread out. It's about $18 per person for the weekdays and about $24 per person on the weekends. Kids are around $11 each. This price does not include the beverage station/drinks but you do get complimentary water. There's a sign saying you can't stay for longer than 2 hours. You pay first and then seat yourself... almost. Someone came with us with our waters and asked us where we wanted to sit and placed our drinks on the table. We chose a more isolated place. They don't have actual napkin dispensers. Every table has soy sauce, sriracha, and a bag of napkins. No caddy. Very casual. They offer a lot of different foods. You can order stir fry/noodles that they make just for you, there's an international section consisting of fried chicken, fries, even a few soups, a sushi section, fruit and salads, the 2 vegetarian sections I mentioned earlier, and a dessert section. I honestly just focused on the vegetarian and dessert sections. The food was good as expected. Less greenery than one would think when you think of vegetarian food but there is some. I thought it was pretty good except for the fact that I could only eat one full plate, but I managed to sample almost everything in that one plate. They've got things you might recognize from Pine Forest but also items that are new, so that is nice. They have an interesting shaved ice section, but the ice is sitting there... but the ice bed it's on isn't cold enough to keep it from melting. I like the idea, but the execution could be much better. They have small diced fruit, beans, and grass jelly as well as random liquids you can add on (syrup)? I think that they could definitely provide bowls of fresh shaved ice (the guy manning that counter looked pretty bored) and offer more toppings where the platter of shaved ice is. The dessert section is a bunch of cakes, but they do offer individual cups of Blue Bunny ice cream (vanilla, strawberry, chocolate). My kid loved the mango one the most. She ate 3. I thought the mocha (?) one I tried was on the dry side. My friend got a chocolate one and she agreed. Overall, pretty decent if you go for the vegetarian items. The price of $18 isn't terrible, especially if you eat more than me. However, I'm not sure if it's worth it to pay $24 on the weekends. My kids don't eat a lot; my daughter only ate a few bites of the rice noodles and 3 mango cakes. There's a reason why we don't bring them to buffets. BUT if you've got a big eater for a child, then go right ahead. I definitely think drinks should be included. It's a BUFFET. As for the meat items, my friend said they were okay. The seafood could be more fresh. They should label better though. Some sections have labels but they're mostly wrong. The restrooms are sound the side and we're pretty clean. I like how they have a lower sink for kids/wheelchairs. They definitely have some things to improve on and iron out overall. The Pine Forest owner did say that they might get rid of the vegetarian section. Once that happens, I guess this place won't be an option for us. Not sure if that will mean they'll focus on more meat items, but perhaps they should perfect/improve on what they already have if the reviews I've heard on those are mediocre instead of doing too much.

Food is amazing and delicious service super nice and kind.. Ambiance super love it..I'm not from…read moreHouston but I will come back and visit again..

Delicious. I had a little of everything. They have Chinese and sushi. They even have fries for the…read morekids. My favorite were the cream cheese rangoons and the chicken on a stick. They have dessert as well. My favorite was the peach cobbler with ice cream and a graham cracker/whipped cream dessert. Very reasonable price and delicious. Try it out!

(+) Seafood selection (+) Hibachi was tasty…read more(+) Interior is spacious and clean (+) Good value at $21 for adults on weekends Came here on a weekend for lunch to celebrate my cousin's 60th birthday with some of his colleagues and family. We got a table in the quieter room on the left side away from the main eating area. The overall experience was comfortable. Servers were attentive and the selection and quality were good and given the competitive price, I'd say this was a great visit for a Chinese buffet.

Thankful for the good ole Chinese buffet when you can't decide what to eat. Something for everyone…read more Buffets are usually a hit or miss, depending on what your expectations are. I don't come here expecting amazing sushi. I do expect fresh hibachi food cooked to order, fried items to be crispy, and unwilted veggies and fruit. Faves: Dimsum area- siu mai, spare ribs never disappoint Fried foods- crab rangoons, sweet & sour chicken, crispy salmon skin Hibachi station Salmon head/cheeks Honey chicken Spicy chicken Noodles Fruit Dislikes: The fried Chinese "donut"! Stale, hard and not coated with any sugar Crawfish- all dead :( Sushi rice not sushi ricing Dessert area- I wish it was more exciting, or at least more traditional Asian desserts Overall, a good idea from time to time. Servers were efficient in grabbing dirty plates and refilling drinks. Prices did increase, but hey, with this economy, what hasn't?? (Besides my salary! *insert crying face emoji* lol)

I came here the day after Thanksgiving and wanted to give it a try with my family. The place was…read morecompletely empty and only one server was working. I get it - it's right after the holidays so staffing could be short. The server we had wasn't exactly enthusiastic, just did the bare minimum. Dishes piled up and we weren't asked about refills. You'd figure because there was only 1 group that the service would be attentive, but nope! The food that we ordered from the kitchen were all super fresh and delicious. My favorites were the bulgogi gimbap, eggroll (tiny rolled egg omelette), and chicken wings! They come out super hot - loved them all. The hot buffet bar was not filled at all, some were even just empty. I found it disappointing that we didn't get to try a lot of their items. The hot buffet bar was really scarce, I mean, just fried dumplings and fries but they were refilled really slow and some never had refills. The boba bar was empty and never filled. The DIY ramen station was closed off. I tipped only because I felt like I had to, but the service was abysmal. I would come back but maybe for lunch instead of dinner. Hopefully service improves.

I'm so glad that I finally got to try sweet pot! It's so great to try a bunch of foods that you…read morenormally wouldn't order at non ayce places. I think for the experience the price was well worth it! I recommend you upgrade and do the 28.45 dinner portion as you have full access to the menu. My favorite dishes were the fried pork belly- so crispy and yummy And the rose broth pot was so savory and sweet- would love to get this again. Service was fantastic! The owner and Nathan were amazing! Inside is really cute and and great for bigger groups.

This BBQ spot felt like the kind of place where you can truly slow down and enjoy a good meal…read more The aroma of grilled meat fills the air, but in a warm, comforting way rather than anything overwhelming. The meat was fresh and perfectly cooked--crispy on the outside, tender inside, and deeply satisfying. The side dishes were thoughtfully done as well, light and refreshing. I really appreciated the atmosphere here--relaxed, unpretentious, and just right for a long conversation or even a quiet meal on your own. Service was easygoing and attentive in a very natural way--present when needed, never intrusive. Overall, it's the kind of place I'd happily return to--not just for the food, but for how comfortable it makes you feel.

GEN BBQ isn't really Korean BBQ to me--it's more like an Asian-style BBQ restaurant. The Korean…read moredishes they advertise don't taste very authentic, especially the soups. If you're looking for traditional Korean flavors, this probably isn't the place. The meat quality was also inconsistent. Some cuts were decent, but others came out shredded or chopped up in a way they normally shouldn't be. I think they could definitely improve both the quality of the meat and the side dishes. The service was a bit slow, although our server was very kind and friendly. We ordered alcohol at the beginning of our meal, but it didn't arrive until after our food came out, and only because we reminded them. Overall, I'd rate the food 4.5/10 and the service 3/5. It wasn't a terrible experience, but I don't think I'd come back if I'm craving authentic Korean BBQ.