The food was good but whatever you do don't eat the sushi. I didn't even make it out of the restaurant when I immediately had to go to the bathroom. I'll withhold the unfortunate details of what went on in the restroom. I love sushi and had never gotten sick from it but if this review can help at least one person avoid being in my situation it would suffice. read more

I think this is the one with the commercials that run late at night, right? Regardless -- holy cow, this is a smorgasbord of food. Um, if I'm using that right. My co-workers and I took a full 2 hour lunch to enjoy all that we could (and seriously, usually no matter where we go or drive, we *always* make it back to the office IN an hour). Maybe it's not the most super Chinese (or Vietnamese or Thai and every-other Asian cuisine they carry)-authentic tasting -- but it was seriously good. I'm indecisive whether I need to qualify that with "for a buffet" -- but does my hesitation speak better for it? But loads of good food, I'll say that for sure. read more

There was a North location at one time on Anderson Sq., but it burned to the ground. I happened to be in that neighborhood while it was happening and I SAW it, and it literally BURNED TO THE GROUND! Absolutely nothing left. Lucky for me I live South anyway. I like this place. They have probably the largest buffet selection of any Chinese buffet I've been to. There are DOZENS of items to select from. They have all the regular Chinese dishes you'd expect, and a very extensive Sushi selection as well. Me, I'm not a Sushi fan, but I have friends who like the quality, and REALLY like the fact that you can get a lot more food than you can at a "by-the-plate" restaurant. OK, so it's not "Uchi quality", or so I would expect. I dunno cuz like I said, I don't care for Sushi. But for what you'd spend at Uchi for one meal, for a decent amount of food, you could eat ALL WEEK at BP . If you can afford Uchi, try 'em. Then go to BP at least ONCE & compare. That goes as well for any of you who've already been to Uchi. Try BP at least once; just wear a disguise so you won't be "seen". Anyone tries both, PLEASE WRITE ME; I'd like to know, from a Sushi aficionado, how they feel about it. BP doesn't list PRICES on their 'site, but I sorta disagree with the $$ overall rating they get. That might be true for dinner (barely) but I usually go for lunch, and not including a glass of iced tea, the buffet itself is UNDER $10. I've tried many items (but not everything). Of my tastings, the only things I really didn't care for were: the Spicy Seafood Soup. Broth and vegetables were tasty, but gave up on peeling the shrimp or getting any meat out of the tiny crabs. And messy; had to wash my hands before continuing. Just take shrimp and crab out cuz the soup is great, and you still get the flavor from them. And, some Korean concoction that was in a red garlic sauce; NO, not at all! Sauce was very pasty and it really didn't have much flavor to me. I didn't make notes on what all I had, never do. Next time I go, I WILL make a list and give more of a "bite-by-bite" accounting of each dish in an update. If BP were a sit-down, full-service restaurant, with a more limited selection, I might give a lower rating than what I give here. But for those who've read some of my other reviews, I take into account what a given restaurant is TRYING TO BE & in this case factoring in the sheer number of dishes and OVERALL quality (hey, can YOU simultaneously prepare maybe 30-40 items and have them ALL come out satisfactory?). If a place has poor decor but the food and service are good, they're gonna get a higher rating than a really fancy place that has poor food, bad service, or both. Perry's Steakhouse? I gave 'em 5 Stars; they're upscale and very expensive, and they've EXCELLENT. That's what they're TRYING to be, and they've succeeded. Tucci's Southside Subs is obviously a sub shop. Not much in the way of decor, fairly inexpensive, and I gave them 5 Stars; they're not trying to be Perry's, just a plain ol' sub shop that serves the best sub in Austin, and THEY'VE succeeded. THEY are excellent. They're BOTH 5 Star places, even though price and decor are different. I've already got reviews posted for them, and as you can tell I try to give a detailed review as to WHY I like/dislike a place. I can't stop at: "The food was good" or "the food was bad". That's not even worth the time to write (or read). I've been to most of the Chinese buffets down south. Most are OK, one is really not very good; Buffet Palace is head-and-shoulders above them ALL. I recommend Buffet Palace, especially if you live close by. BTW, they also have a location in Killeen, near Ft. Hood. Go check 'em out. NOW! BTW, I recommend staying AWAY from the other BP, er, I mean BRITISH Petroleum. But that's just ME... larrythediner . read more

Wife recommended this place after eating here on a weekday with her co-workers. She described it to me as a buffet that has more selections than other buffets we've eaten at ( except for the dessert section which is smaller than others ). Loving to grind, we came on a Saturday. Lunch is priced at $13.99 on the weekends ( $9.75 weekdays ). Yes, they have quite a variety. I was Ono to try their kalbi ( although the wife warned they weren't as good as hers ) and they do have quite a selection of food. Most did not really have taste ( even with the sauces provided it was still kinda- eh ). But everybody has different taste. The dessert section was small. Thank goodness it wasn't crowded when we were there as I can imagine how noisy this place could become. After all is said and done, I'd probably eat here again, but I'd come on a weekday to save some money read more

I am a huge fan of buffet and have gone to this one for years. Less than a month ago I ate there with my family. And well let's just say I think I found a bug in my peach cobbler. When I told my waiter they just brushed it off like it was nothing. They still made me pay, which I didn't really throw a fit about. But still I don't even know why a tick was in a peach cobbler. read more

Over priced Chinese buffet and food is not that great. Been a handful of times and still not impressed.

I have eaten here numerous times and have always walked away happy & satisfied. They have a wide selection of sushi, salads,soups, desserts and entrees. Everything is delicious and the wait staff is very professional and timely, even though it is always busy. Keep up the good work! read more

No complains about the food as they have a huge variety of Dishes that taste good too. Their weekend buffets are the best!! Sometimes, there is a long line on the weekend. This place is always full of people and it looks like they have limited servers. There service sucks though. read more

This is one of the worst Chinese buffets I have ever been to. Even the Riverside Joy East had better food. I was here for possibly 10 minutes. When I asked for a manager I was confronted with a waitress who told me they would only take $4 off my ticket. Which is ridiculous. CAUTION DO NOT EAT THE "General Tso Chicken" it is pork. I have a pork allergy. Save yourself the $14 dollars and eat somewhere else. However if you enjoy lots of noodles and vegetables this the place to go. Not alot of meat dishes. This is what low end Chinese buffets are. Disorganized, dingy, and rude staff. read more

Food was disgusting. And OLD not freshly made. & there is not many options. Fried shrimps tasted really nasty and we left our food on the table. read more

I have yet to find an exceptional Chinese buffet in any town I've ever lived or visited. But I like Buffet Palace because they have such a variety of foods, and most things that people would enjoy trying if they've never had it before. Not too many things are scary here with legs poking out of fried batter. They have 4-5 soups, tons of sushi rolls, a variety of vegetable and meat dishes (including fish), and lots of fruits and desserts. It's hella expensive on the weekends, though, at $11.50/person. I guess I just don't eat enough at a buffet to warrant an $11.50 tab, but it's a nice alternative from time to time. read more

if you really have no where to eat and you are close by, this place is ok. Do not drive more than 5 minutes for it. it's not worth it. Any panda express will do better and cleaner than here, especially for lunches. for less than 10 bucks, you get all crappy over cooked and re-heated food. read more

I think I am a sucker for punishment...either that or I killed so many brain cells in college that I forget the yucky food I get here and I keep going back. I did it again today...went to Buffet Palace for lunch expecting better food that any of the other times I have been (isn't that the definition of insanity??) The problem is the food *looks* good and it *looks* flavorful and interesting...then you take a bite or two and realize looks can be deceiving....bland, uninspired, over-cooked, rubbery....basically pretty gross. I always leave feeling like I am on the verge of intestinal distress. The only dish I know I will like is the jabchai...I should just get heaping plates of this...but I always end up torturing myself with 5 or six other dishes. No matter how crazy I am to keep going to a restaurant that I basically don't like...I am sane enough to avoid raw fish here. It doesn't even appear to be fresh...most of the sushi have a dried "crust" around the edges ~shiver~ If you must have sushi, stick with the seaweed rolls...they are actually not that bad. I swear I am never coming here again!! (we'll see how long this lasts!) read more

Honestly this place is pretty impressive. I don't expect much from buffet style restaurants, so my expectations were definitely exceeded. Clean place, good food, and efficient service. read more

Nice variety of salads - from noodles, greens, tofu and seaweed. Good selection of soups - hot & sour, egg drop, vegetable (kimchi), and wonton. I really liked the Korean bulgogi beef and pork. There is a large assortment of dishes, from curry chicken to teriyaki chicken. Not bad sushi roll choices, but not good. They just have an assortment of - Asian dishes. The deserts weren't bad either from the almond cookies to the different cakes with soft serve ice cream. Price and service wasn't bad either. I will definitely be going back. read more

Hit or miss on the food selection but overall pretty good. The servers are SO friendly here. And for the amount of food I usually eat, it's worth the price. Come hungry. read more

Rating on a curve since its a buffet. This is a pretty good buffet with great sushi options! Close to the office so its super convenient and definitely gonna come back read more

Food was better than most $9 buffet you can find but some dishes were mehhhh. The service was decent but not attentive the usual pick up the plate when full kind. read more

Sometimes you find a place were the reviews make it seem like a place is the best thing since California rolls, and it doesn't deliver. This place does! Great fresh tasting sushi rolls, hot tempura, great selection of salads and hot dishes. The selection was wide made in small batches, fresh and hot. My brother read off all my choices and there was sesame chicken, beef bulgogi, Viennese spring rolls, tempura veggies, and so much more. read more

I know this place doesn't always get the best reviews, but we go ALL of the time and we just love it there. I'm from NYC and I think they make the BEST fried rice of anywhere in Austin.. I LOVE their chicken and broccoli.. or more importantly, their brown sauce that they use on it. Their tempura shrimp roll is outstanding!! I mean, I could go on and on. Do I like everything single thing they have on the buffet bar? No. But they have PLENTY of what I do love and that's what keeps me going back!! :-) read more

Don't let the outside of this place fool you, once you walk in its actually nice. The food was always replenished, fresh and i never saw a empty serving dish. My daughters enjoyed their sushi, sesame chicken, vegetable lo mein fried rice , beef broccoli and several different fruits. My wife had the seafood soup, crab legs and shrimp. No complaints from her either! I had some fried rice, Korean beef, lo mein and crab rangoon and enjoyed it enough to go back for more. Our waitress was great and always checked on us even though it was pretty busy. I would definitely come back if I'm ever in the area. read more

My favorite buffet in town. You really get a piece of everything when you come in. The food is fresh and service is awesome. Be sure to ask for Zoli and he will take wonderful care if you! read more

Ate here today. Food was great! Molly was our server and she was the best I've ever had! Very polite and courteous! Would recommend her for anyone that comes to eat here. read more

Love this place- when I get the insatiable craving for Chinese in good amts- this is the place to got. You can tell solely by the popularity- like the fast good turnover and full parking lot. The sushi isn't amazing- bit it hits the spot on the days when you want variety over quality and don't want to get sick after. This is definitely a tradition for our family- we never leave unhappy or hungry- and that says something! read more

Wow! It's a super buffet! So many good things to eat. The usually entrees but also a lot of soup, salad and sushi options. Quite a few finger foods, mussels, Kenichi. My favorite was the seafood dynamite. Not crazy about buffets. This was good. Our server was a sweetheart. Took good care of us. read more

Great food for a buffet place friendly service and what sold me was a lot of sushi options

I love their sushi bar :* the food here is amazing, best buffet in town. The new soup calls Korean spicy soup is a BOMB

A mix of korean and chinese exemplified. Amazing individual taste of 100s of food items. Variety of sea food and most of all, very good diversified food for veges. The seating is a little out of comfort though.. only thing i would improve read more

Buffet Palace is the best place ever! Great food and dessert. I highly recommend the spring rolls, salads, grilled foods, ice cream, sesame balls, chocolate cake. lots of variety and nice people. read more

Most disgusting restaurant I've encountered in Austin. When I went up to the buffet to get a plate, there were black bugs covering a plate on the buffet and no one seemed to care. Needless to say I turned and walked out in disgust, will not be returning. read more

I haven't been to another Chinese buffet for the price and quality of this one. They always have fresh sushi and hot food! What more can you ask for? read more

Disappointment! Disappointment! Disappointment! Too few varieties of dish. Only pipeapple and orange no other fruits

I hate buffet palace, I only came to appease others. The food is sub-par for any day of the week buffet price. I found a little piece of plastic in my noodle soup, and noticed nori in my crab ragoon , and everything is so unlike it's authentic counterpart, and greasy and cheap, that the buffet price is insulting. I never want to return. Gross. read more

Not sure why people slag this place, but wow, I thought it was a major feast going on, esp the Korean stuff and the Chinese shrimp in special salt. That dish alone, if you could find it someplace, would cost as much as this whole freakin' buffet does. Great place, esp for families, right? Of course,I live further north, but when I'm down there, I'll stop by. read more

wow, we just left and I can not begin to say how angry I am. I have a 2 year old son, and they decided to sit us next to another table with a 2ish year old. Needless to say they started talking. Talking turned into baby yelling and well, they were acting like 2 year olds. The "head server" came to our table and the one next to us and basically told us to shut our children up. They're 2!! Being that I'm a waitress, I thought this was really rude, so I walked to the host stand and asked to speak to a manager. I told the host what happened and she said they had a complaint. I told her my son is two, and she said "well you should have taken him outside" I simply replied "ok, i'll take him outside then" and we left. All in all, they are RUDE. read more

No,no. I went with my family to celebrate my b-day. I told them I had a coupon for free buffet for me. They asked if I have it printed, I told them no but I showed on my iPhone. They call the manager who came and very rude told us, no printed coupon just go away! Wow if that's the way they treat customers I don't want to think what they put on their food. I'll never come back. read more

Complained after getting very ill from thier food . They also touch the inside of the contianers with the hands that handle money.

All you can eat peal and eat shrimp 4 stars all you can eat sushi 4 stars.. All the fried dishes get 1 star - cold fried anything here s yucky.. read more

As far as Asian buffets go, this restaurant is basically as good as it gets! Especially in Austin. For the price, you can select from an amazing variety of dishes. Personal favorites are the lo mein, chicken wings, and orange chicken. They also have crab legs on the buffet line. They do a good job of making sure that the trays are always filled and the food is hot and fresh. The interior is spacious and clean, and the service is great. Every time I finished a plate, it was quickly cleared from the table, and my glass of water was kept full. read more

I just ate here with my family. The food was disgusting. It was cold and had no flavor. I will never eat here again. I can't believe I wasted money on this place. read more