China Buffet

Has the plot gotten lost? Where is the ice cream machine providing 1-2 flavors of unlimited ice…read morecream? Instead it's been replaced with a freezer of ice cream cups where customers are instructed to select one or be charged additionally for a second cup. It's quite disappointing. Otherwise, the food was okay on the Asian cuisine side. The American side was full of fried and fatty foods per usual. Don't forget that after sitting an hour, you will be pestered to make payment even when the restaurant is not at full capacity. I am writing this on Easter during dinner. Well, enjoy if you go but ask yourself where did the hospitality go? How did we go from unlimited ice cream at a Buffett to being limited to 1 cup per person?

Went Saturday August 1st for dinner . Took an out of town guest. The first time I've been, and…read morewon't be going back. First, on their commercials they advertise brisket. When you ask about it, they tell you that's only on holidays. Misleading advertising practices. Secondly, all the food was cold, at least room temperature. The only food that had any flavor was the Mac n cheese. The steak was too tough to chew, the chicken was dry, and the shrimp were rubbery. After we got our first plate and sat down, the waitress came over and asked if everything was OK. Never seen her again after that. Then, it is definitely overpriced at 36 dollars for 2. Was told 2 seniors, no discount. I will from now on stay a dedicated customer at China Buffet in Argyle Forest. Never any issues there.

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Sakura Buffet

3.0(209 reviews)

0.5 mi•Greater Arlington

I ate four plates of sushi and dessert pretty good me like it yum yum yummy in my tummyread more

Not feeling too hot after this one, but I'll start out with the highlights…read more 1. The soft-serve ice cream was great 2. Solid broccoli 3. Fine service 4. Excellent water And thats about it. All of the rest of the food I tried was very off (for lack of a better word). The sushi rice was stiff from age. The hot food filled my mouth with oil. And the carrot cake I tried tasted distinctly alkaline flavor- soapy & bitter. At the end wasn't full, but my desire to eat extinguished. I spit out more food than I would like to admit.

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B Mac's Buffet

3.5(25 reviews)

23.3 mi•Northside

Great staff. Large amount of choices. Chicken was very good…read morelots of veggies, cornbread, coleslaw, onion rings, desserts banana pudding, spaghetti, lettuce, cucumbers, peppers, string beans,greens , cobbler and more. Well worth the price!

So picture a dive bar has a baby with a Piccadilly buffet! That's this place and it's amazing. No…read morefrills-check, clean tables-check, friendly staff-double check One price and eat away! The fried chicken was amazing, Mac n cheese -delicious-corn bread, very good, green beans, green gotta eat something green. Wait.....gravy!!! You name it, it was on this country buffet There was also a salad bar and a dessert area. If your coming for atmosphere head on past this strip mall country buffet, but if your coming for some delicious food this is the place. Now I did ask about the all over the place reviews and the waitress said they had been working out some kinks and it all good now. Our waitress was awesome and you don't pay extra for all the mismatched chairs. It's a place to definitely get your eat on.

Fushimi Grill & Modern Buffet

3.3(156 reviews)

4.9 mi•Greater Arlington

I've been on the hunt for a great Asian buffet in Jacksonville, and this was one of the few I…read morehadn't tried since COVID. We visited on a Friday for lunch, and the dining room was about 40% full--comfortable, not crowded, and easy to enjoy. ** Pros ** * Atmosphere: -- The space is surprisingly nice for a buffet. Two walls feature projected moving murals, and another showcases a large mountain scene. It creates a relaxing, modern vibe. * Food Quality: -- Everything we sampled--and we sampled a lot in small portions--was consistently good. -- Temperatures were spot‑on: soups were hot, desserts were properly chilled. -- Flavors were on par with other Asian buffets in Jacksonville, and in some cases better. -- The hibachi station is on the smaller side, offering two meats and a handful of vegetables. It's possible they expand options at dinner. -- Sushi selection was solid, with all the standard rolls you'd expect. -- The pork bun was the best I've had in town. It was light and had a great taste. * Value: At around $14 per person for lunch, we felt the price matched the quality and variety offered. ** Cons ** * Limited Variety: The overall assortment isn't as large as some of the newer buffets that have opened in the past year. Maybe the assortment is a bit larger at dinner or on the weekends. ** Overall ** We felt the visit was worth the drive from the Southside, and we'd happily stop by again when we're in the area.

Stopped by Fushimi and let me tell you... come hungry…read more This spot has a little bit of everything. Fresh sushi, seafood, hot bar favorites and plenty of comfort picks stacked across the buffet. The variety is honestly impressive, so whether you're in the mood for sushi rolls, crispy fried bites or classic buffet plates, you'll find your lane fast. Service was attentive and quick to clear plates, which is key when you're making multiple rounds (and yes... you will). It's also a great family option. Tons of choices for kids and picky eaters, so everyone leaves happy. Solid buffet experience with something for every appetite.

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Terra Gaucha

4.6(1k reviews)

3.9 mi•Southside

•$$$

In for late lunch party of 10 - reservation made and table was ready upon arrival. Gorgeous…read moreinterior bar area and main dining room area. Liked that they had some options regarding meal 1. Salad area only. 2. Salad bar plus seafood/ chicken / pork option and final overall all items. Salad bar had some good items and lots of choices. The pork belly and cold shrimp were my favs. As well as black beans and mushrooms. The seafood option included grilled baked salmon and shrimp. Both tasty. Great service and wonderful ambiance- will be back.

The meat quality isn't the best. Doesn't really matter if you ask for meat done a certain way. They…read morewill cut and serve you what they have. We were a party of 22 people. Our waitress left before us so they had a very hard time figuring out our checks in the end. Some people overpaid, some didn't pay at all lol. It was a cluster. Overall, it's nice for a special occasion. I would spend my $65 per person at a high end steak house and feel like my money was better spent.

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Royal Hot Pot & BBQ

4.2(53 reviews)

11.1 mi•Southside

•$$$

my wife and I had our grandkids for a few days and live out of town, but they live nearby, so once…read morewe dropped them off, we were exhausted and were looking for somewhere nice/buffet style to eat. We decided upon this place based on reviews, including from all our oldest grandchild, who said that he had been taken here and everyone enjoyed it. we knew it had previously been a Japanese/Asian grill for many years, but now it is a Korean style barbecue and hot pot.m, so we stopped in. first be aware that this is not a cheap meal, it was $37 per adult. that said, you get access to a variety of proteins and options. I will also say that my experience was quite a bit different than that of my wife. to start, you get one type of flavored broth for your hot pot in which to cook proteins or vegetables. The table also comes with a built-in grill if you choose to Cook that way. My wife selected the mushroom broth base and I chose the pork broth base. I must say, my wife added her own spices/sauces and enjoyed her broth so much that she shared with me and it greatly enhanced my experience. We enjoyed it so much so that we took the remainder home - there was a by weight up charge for taking this or anything else home. initially I felt that was a little expensive ($5) for taking home What amounted to 2 cups of broth, but we made Ramen out of the next day and it was the best Ramen I've had in a long time, so kudos to my wife for having seasoned it so well. my pork broth was not very flavorful, but I was being lazy and did not add any sauces to it, so I was disappointed, but frankly that is probably on me. In the middle of the restaurant is a very clean and well stocked protein buffet that has all types of seafood, pork, chicken, and beef offerings. I selected many of these, and went directly to the grill instead of cooking some of them in the hot pot. i ended up over cooking several of them before adding them into my hot pot, and they weren't good, but once again my disappointment is in part due to my impatience or inattentiveness. my wife enjoyed her selections very much because she didn't overcook her proteins. my favorite thing was the beef Bulgogi and Korean short ribs, which I grilled (or my wife did) and these were delicious, marinated in an excellent sauce and I frankly could've and should've probably just eaten several plates of this. they had a sushi/dessert bar with typical fare; my wife did not partake in any of this. I tried several of the sushi rolls and they were OK -- frankly this is probably not what you would gravitate to if you're going to a hot pot/Korean barbecue restaurant. their desert offerings were fine: I enjoyed the tiramisu and the Asian style donuts, which were very doughy, but I love them. My wife thought they were just meh. they were alcoholic options, but we were already going to be at $90 with tip and take home broth so we just had waters. I apologize for forgetting the servers name, but his service was excellent, due to attentiveness, explanation of the options, and making sure our drinks were consistently refilled. The ambience was nice, modern, clean. so my take away is that this would be closer to a 3.5 star review versus a four, as this was expensive and everything that I tried other than the grilled Bulgogi and what my wife shared that she had added to her broth) was just OK. However, my wife enjoyed the meal so much, that alone is worth it. Also, I should attribute some of the "disappointment" to my own laziness or overcooking of the proteins on the grill. I would go back for another special occasion, but at the price point, it would not be a weekly choice.

This place looks cool but we went in and found out they have zero vegetarian broths. They told us…read morethey could bring out hot water for us... NOT VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY

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Selection is over the top! Fresh and fabulous!

Hot Pot Korean BBQ

4.3(464 reviews)

2.9 mi•Southside

•$$$

After Gen BBQ closed down, I thought that life was over. No more all-you-can-eat, Korean cook it…read moreyourself place in Jax. Then we discovered Hot Pot Korean BBQ, and did the hotpot option. 10/10 actually. The beef brisket? to die for. the kimchi? absolutely. Their house sauce has ruined every other sauce for me. Every other person who says their experience was bad is lying. Literally was my saving grace, please don't ever close down.

I've seen this place in the Winn-Dixie shopping center for years and I've always wanted to try it…read more My friends and I enjoy Korean BBQ so we stopped by. The tables have the both the BBQ grill and the hot pots. Food - try it all! They have all your meats and stuff in a buffet area. everything we tried was fresh and delicious. We had both the grill and the hot pots. Each of us tried a different base and all of them were good. I would go traditional if I was you. Food conveyor - just like you see in Japan! Alls sorts of items come by your table. If I could say anything bad it would be that I wish some of the portions were smaller - there are so many things to try and I no longer each like a college student. Service - our server never left us wanting for anything. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I look forward to bringing more friends here in the future. The place is large and can accommodate larger groups - I think I saw one group of about 15. It may seem a little pricey for some but you have lots of options and it's worth it.

Hotpot and BBQ for sis-in-laws birthday.

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Orange Buffet

3.0(157 reviews)

16.0 mi•Westside

Strolled into this place after church. Nice choices of different things. Good fruit, ice cream for…read moredessert! Typical Chinese buffet. Over stuffed myself lol The staff were exceptionally friendly!

One of my favorite Chinese buffets. Never had a bad meal or service at Orange Buffet.read more

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5th Element

4.1(550 reviews)

6.7 mi•Southside

I get the hype! The food is really good, but I was mostly just surprised by how many options they…read moreoffer, for both vegetarians and non vegetarians! I went for the lunch buffet and it was so worth it. Plus the soft serve is so delicious!

Just got back home after a wonderful meal at 5th Element with plenty of leftovers for tomorrow. We…read morehad a wonderful chic pea appetizer to start. My wife had tandoori chicken and I had the butter chicken with a huge portion of garlic cheese Naan. The food was fabulous! Service was quick and friendly. The restaurant was large and very clean. I can't wait to go back and try some more traditional options.

September 2023

If you know, you know. (*‿*) 5th Element's complimentary mango soft serve is mandatory. ƪ(*‿*) Not too sweet, just perfect!

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"Taste of India" mood this evening! (･‿･) /ﾟ Let's go in for an early 6:00 dinner @ #5thElement-Baymeadows Rd. Happy Labor Day!

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Jon A.

12 years ago

Best Chinese Buffet in Jax. Always hot food with lots of seafood variety unlike other buffets in Jax. Also they have a hibachi grille that offers fresh cold beef and shrimp. For Japanese Sushi there is like 12 or more plates. Ice cream and lots of fresh fruits 100% worth it and thats why I give it Best Buffet in Jax. Even played great 80's song last time I was there.Plus you always get fortune cookies with you bill :) read more

Benjamin F.

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9 years ago

The staffs there are rude. The owner treat you like the Soup Nazi . Except, he expects you to pay in full even he doesn't allow you to stay because he runs out of tables for new guests. So, you must eat your food quickly and leave. It's not worth going there. read more

Hailey S.

1 year ago

The food was cold and dry . The ice cream was melted . The waiters did not look happy and were not checking on us . The place was empty, floors are dirty. So overall rating is one star do better CHINA BUFFET but we got key chains . read more

Taim K.

9 months ago

Food is cold and bland ......................................................................................................................................................................................... read more

Oolfkw B.

7 years ago

lots of bad reviews and I can see their point. It's just that I'm used to this place and nothing there really bothers me. It's a buffet, nothing more and nothing less... read more

Ted D.

5 years ago

Wow, very disappointed, food was not as good as I once remembered. Cooks must have been changed. The only real enjoyable food I had was the soup. Very unfortunate read more

Brad H.

10 years ago

The best food in town open on Christmas day New Year's Day's thanksgivings day. Will have holiday specials such as ham turkey come join for the holiday season read more

Andre F.

3 years ago

Very nice family dining..I I love the service and there is no problems with food not being available on the buffet table. read more

Dahoud H.

108

4 years ago

It's one of the good places to get to go food and the prices is right also to sit down for lunch and dinner.

Christina K.

9 years ago

Very good Chinese buffet and very good food. One of the best around that we have found

Rick S.

13 years ago

charged my credit card twice for my meal. also happened to the couple we were with,

Bill L.

10 years ago

Excellent food and service. The food is always fresh and tastes great.

Kari K.

10 years ago

Excellent food great service very clean and friendly people

Myllena L.

9 years ago

loved the food, very nice place would sure come back

Nina I.

13 years ago

Typical Chinese all you can eat.

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