Standard buffet. Not spectacular, but does its job to offer a variety of food for everyone! They have an area where you can pick your meat and they bbq it for you, Malatang station, dim sum, seafood, sushi, desserts, soup, fruit, fried food, Chinese food, drinks, ice cream, etc. Some items can be a hit or miss, so maybe get a small sample of each thing you want the first time around. Their meat, fries, and some of the seafood and sushi is good. It can get busy, so you may have to wait. Unless you make reservations especially for a big party! Place is spacious, good amount of seating. Parking in garage. Nice to go once in awhile read more

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Disgusted How do the employees not know to lock the bathroom while cleaning a restroom not cleaning while people are in there ? I went to the ladies room to change my daughter the babies changing table is outside of a private stall which was already annoying, no one should see a childs private out in the open like that then mid change i see a male coming out form a stall and cleaning the restroom, he looked at us and kept working what wouldve been appropriate is to close the bathroom while cleaning or to step out as soon as you noticed i was changing my baby, and there were other women in the bathroom too. Its so weird how this is normal. Made me so uncomfortable i spoke with an employee, he later said muttering which it was the time of the shift to clean the bathroom HORRIBLE answer, VERY DISAPPOINTED Don't feel safe taking my family here again if its okay for a man to be in restroom watching me change my child and while other women are doing their business in there it was very violating. Learn proper restaurant etiquette thats why this place always gets shut down and opens again as another buffet because they dont know how to run a business. read more

It was my first time dining at Daly Buffet and it was a pleasant surprise. We had our club function here with 51 senior over 65 adults. We were given the back room which we took over 6 tables for 8 to 9 people at each table. We had reservations at 11:00am when the food was fresh. Parking was very easy in the lot. I was looking forward to some sashimi but they only had nigiri. There was also no ha gaw or sui mai. I was impressed that there was a beverage station that offered bottled water, bottled tea, fountain drinks and coffee. There was also individual containers of ice cream - vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Some of our people made root beer or Coke Floats. Onto the food. The pig trotters needed to be cooked Longer. The chicken feet were excellent. They even had tripe in the dim sum area. The black lava bun was nice and had some egg yolk custard in it. There was some fresh lychee - very juicy. Their naw mai fon or sticky rice was delicious. The small little tamale had some red bean mixed with rice. The cost per person for this luncheon which is offered Monday to Friday was $26.99. With tax and tip it was a total of $30.14 per person. I was happy with my lunch. One more thing - the WiFi sucks. There is no internet so you cannot even check in when you get there. read more

You pay upfront before being seated, with an automatic 8% service charge. The $26.99 lunch buffet is reasonably priced, especially since a regular meal can easily cost the same. I came with my mom today, and her senior price was $24.49, which is a nice discount. She was satisfied with the food. Food-wise, it's a mixed experience. The hot dishes are mostly either very spicy, heavily fried, or covered in sauce, which tends to mask the natural flavor of the meat, not really my preference. There's also a selection of dim sum, desserts, fruits, and sushi (though I skipped the sushi since it didn't look very appetizing). The drink options are fairly varied, which is a plus. One thing to note: the bathroom floor was very slippery. There was a yellow caution sign, but I do wish they would address the issue more thoroughly rather than just relying on a warning. Overall, it's an okay spot for the price, but the food quality didn't stand out enough for me. read more

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Nothing amazing but also not bad. I went here for dinner on a Tuesday for my mom's birthday. My family loves buffets so I grew up going to so many. We saw this on social media so wanted to check it out. Parking was very easy, we parked at the garage next door. The buffet was so spacious inside, so much seating. It wasn't too busy and there was a good amount of people there on a weekday. Everything is self serve. For drinks, there's a drink station area where they have a selection of sodas, drinks in the fridge, coffee, and tea. I thought it was unique that they have a malatang station. I definitely had to check it out. It wasn't bad but it was just super salty o.o I think that they need to add more soup to make it less salty. I liked that they had potato noodles yum. I was excited to try out the clams and it was quite bland. I went to try the bbq station where they cook the meat for you. I got the short ribs and ribeye. The short ribs were very sweet and fatty. I could only eat one and the ribeye was just ok. It was quite thin and it was a bit overcooked. I liked that they had a dark chocolate fondue station and a self serve packaged ice cream area. I thought I got a bad packaged ice cream since it was very mushy. I just took it out of the fridge, but I checked out the other ones in the fridge and it was the same as well. It is so out of the way so I don't think I would come back. read more

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Me and the crew just got into SF for work and I needed to feed them. I know pleasing 5 different people for dinner is a trick, but I've been with this crew long enough to know that a Chinese buffet keeps them all happy, they can eat whatever they want and as much of it. It was a bit of a rude awakening when I saw the dinner prices compared to all the other buffets we'd been to. Welcome to SF! $40 bucks per person for a buffet. This seemed like a regular standard Chinese buffet with the usual, wings, ribs, sweet and sour stuff as well as some more Chineasy fish dishes and a selection of sushi. Glad the company is paying the bill! Service is the usual Asian buffet kinda just clear the plates and fill the drinks, we ain't here to be you friend. Unless you speak Chinese, you just make hand signs. I think it's Cantonese they speak here, just guessing. The food was all hot anyways, so no lu ke warm food like some buffets, I think they turn over the food here pretty fast with all the people in here eating. I guess it was just OK, that high price I just have to get used to here in the Bay Area! The food was decent overall. The interior was actually pretty nice, better than a little mom and pop. read more

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Nowadays I'm not a huge fan of ACYE but our club had its Mother Day celebration here. We occupied the private room in the back. The food layout is very similar to the previous ACYE occupants. Pros: * nice beverage station with refrigerated drinks and bottled water * little cups of ice cream - vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry * good turnover at sushi station. Various sushi rolls. Hamachi nigiri and ebi nigiri stood out. * the dim sum station offered small tastings. The sticky rice was great. Cons: * the pig feet was hit or miss. Of the three pieces I had only one was tender. * the sushi rice was hard. And too much. More than a finger high. That's to fill you up faster. * the hot entrees looked very greasy. I passed other than trying the Japanese eggplant. * the tables in the main dining are lined up and butted together one row after another. Similar to eating in the school cafeteria. I didn't get to try the noodle station. Looked like something I'd enjoy. And forgot to take photos. Free parking in the garage next door shared with Century movie theater. Pro tip: the door of the handicap stall in the women's restroom is very sticky. I tried to lock it but didn't succeed. Then I tried to exit out and had a difficult time. Finally I had to kick the door open. read more

One of my favorite buffets in the Bay Area ! It's a very popular place to grab lunch. The prices are pretty reasonable. It does get crowded so I suggest to come early, especially on weekends. One of my favorite items there is the Ramen bar and also the dim sum bar. They have a variety of different items. I also enjoy the sushi and the rolls they have available. They also have king crab legs, but there is someone who monitors the area. They also have bottled drinks available in the refrigerator such as water, different types of tea and soda. Parking is available in the structure. read more

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Last week was Fridate. As recommended, my husband & I tried the Daly Buffet. I heard about it but never visited the restaurant. As we entered, there was a line and people were waiting. There was a theater screen behind the check in counter. There was one line & I was told that we pay first before getting our table. We were seniors so we paid less than the standard. After paying, we were told to go to another line to wait for our table. They called the # on our ticket. They had large dining room. Nice fixtures. We got our table where a big TV screen was. I went first to get the food as my husband watched my bag. I started first the dimsum and soup station. Loved the taste of the regular bone broth I had for soup with other ingredients & noodles. They also cooked the meat of your choice. On second round I went to the sushi rolls station. They had different presentation of rolls and they were alright. The fruits served were not sweet yet. My husband enjoyed what he had like meat with olives, sweet pepper, fried drumsticks, fried rice, etc . He got the shrimps for both of us. He kept on deveining it which was not fun. He can handle the shells but removing the veins was taking time. He ate the shrimps and tasted some sweetness but he liked it. There were many people at lunch. The bus boys were fast on clearing the plates on tables which was nice so there will be more space for the second round of plates. You really need to come to this restaurant with empty stomach. I said I may not come back anytime soon. But my hubby wants to try some other meat served. The long sink in the bathroom was kind of plugged. The water did not drain well. The handsoap they provide does not really wash the food smell on your hands. It is like those cheap handsoap. Just to please my husband, I can come back just for dimsum & soup. read more

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I heard a lot of bad things about this place, so I wasn't very excited to try it for the first time. I came with a party of 16 people on a Thursday at 11:30 a.m., and there was no wait. We were seated in the large room toward the back, where there were 8 or 9 large tables. The first thing I went for was the sushi station. I got two pieces of salmon nigiri and a couple of pieces of California rolls. The salmon was fresh and didn't look dry, which was a plus. Next, I tried some of the hot vegetable dishes. I had the broccoli, green beans, and mixed lotus root slices. I was surprised they didn't have a station serving roast duck, roast pork, and chicken. Another thing I tried was the DIY stir-fry station, where I selected some noodles and extra cabbage. It was delicious and not too salty, which I liked. I didn't try much else because I was already full. They also have a drink area with a variety of canned and bottled beverages available, in addition to fountain drinks. Parking is not an issue because the restaurant is located right next to a parking lot. I will definitely come back to try some of the other items. If you want to sample more of what they offer, the key is not to take too much of any one item. read more

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Greetings to all, this is my first time to at Daily Buffet since Kome buffet closed up shop some years ago; let's see how it went: Parking is to the Left side of the restaurant and it is Free; this is a Good thing. Inside the restaurant itself is a modestly lit atmosphere that works for what they are trying to achieve. The service was ok and we were seated within good timing even though it was on a Friday. Once inside , it's everyone for himself and get your Food fix on. The food for the most part was Ok and delivered hot to the serving trays; the only thing I would say that Needed attention to it was the Amount of time that the Tempura - Pot stickers- Dim-sum sat out and became Hard. Beyond this, it's showing good things. read more

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It's been a really long time since I've been to a buffet. I know this location has been a buffet the last 3 businesses so it's always interesting to see what the changes are with new ownership. You pay immediately when you enter and seniors (65+) get a 10% discount. They'll bring you to your table with your party and they'll tape your receipt to your table. They tape it there so they'll know when you're seated and you only have 90 minutes to eat. The items were pretty standard buffet items - things that could sit out for a fairly long time. There wasn't anything that stood out particularly but I do think they were well staffed and their bathrooms were clean. I got full pretty quickly as I'm not a big eater so I wasn't able to try the teppanyaki station or malatang station but I heard they were good. They also have bottled drinks along with the usual soda fountain but if you bring the drinks out, they will charge you. read more

Came for a meal here and really wanted to try it out. Sadly I wasn't very impressed. Typical Asian fare with nothing really great. They have the sushi bar, just OK. They have the hot food, just OK. There's a noodle soup station, didn't try. There's a hot pot station, Not bad freshly boil selection of veggies and meats you pick. Very small selection of dim sum items. Mediocre selection of desserts! The waiters are nice and a bit swamped as there was a huge party there at the same time. Place was clean and not grungy. Plenty of seating with a good sized private room in the back. For sure you will get full given its AYCE. And I would not be lying if I said some food items hit the sport just right. So for sure give it a try at least once. read more

My family rented out the back room for a gathering of about 40 people, and I really appreciated that this restaurant was able to comfortably accommodate such a large group. The space worked well for our event and made it easy for everyone to enjoy themselves. The food selection was very diverse, which was a big plus. They offered a wide range of options, including Chinese, Japanese, and even Italian dishes like pizza, so there was something for everyone. The Chinese food, while flavorful, felt quite heavy and greasy, so it was easy to get full quickly. In addition to the main dishes, there was also a grill station and a soup station, which added some nice variety to the overall experience. One downside was that some of the plates and silverware didn't seem completely clean, which was a bit off-putting. However, aside from that issue, the experience was overall enjoyable, especially for a large group setting. read more

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This is a great place for large groups or even if you're by yourself. My family came here to dine after the celebration of life services for my step mom, her and my Dad were married for 45 years. It's going to take my Dad some time to get on his healing journey! We ate, laughed, cried, and ate some more. This buffet is certified delicious, with every dish of your dreams. You can eat free on your birthday, but they would like for you to bring 3 more people. We enjoyed ourselves to the fullest. Thank you Daly Buffet...... read more

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Unfortunately this was a huge let down . I kept hearing about this place and how it was really good . Pro's - Price was fair , the parking was free and accessible, the entrance and the people working there were very nice . Cons - The restaurant smell was horrible , the food looked old and all the fried food looked dry . The seating was picnic tables lined up so anyone can just sit right next to you ( that was definitely the deal breaker ). The bathrooms were dirty and also smelled bad . Unfortunately I had really high hopes for this place , I doubt I would ever go back . read more

Daly Buffet was full at 1pm on a Monday. $32 w/service charge and tax for lunch. It is nice to see Daly City getting a buffet again. The food isn't great. A lot of stuff are missing at lunch like snow crab and short ribs. The items I did like are fountain drinks, prawn crackers, malatang soup station and stir fry station. The rest are forgettable, but at least it is all you can eat. Do you remember when Kome got hit with massive fines for wage theft and tax evasion in 2019? Then the owners rebranded it as The One. Kome used to have this coupon system where you can get 1/2 of a weird looking lobster at dinner. They also had this wonton soup station and peking duck. read more

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Where do you go for a birthday celebration? Daly Buffet!!!! Why? Because if it's your birthday, you don't have to pay. Just remember to show your ID and ensure you have a party of 4. Excited to try out this buffet and to see how it compares to the previous Todai Buffet. First the layout is pretty much the same. However, there is the addition of the Korean Bbq and a section for help yourself beverages. Lots of flavored bottled teas in the fridge. The BBQ section can take time. First, pick your meats. Short ribs is limited to 2 only. Place the plate on the counter and the staff will help you BBQ it. However, this does take about 5 mins depending on the line. The staff separates the veggies and meats and when they are done, they put the plated food on the top of the counter. Beware, if you do not keep an eye on your food, someone else may take it because they do not give you a number or name, so you just have to watch them cook your food to keep track. Overall, I really enjoyed the great selection of food. Favorites were the sushi and the dim sum. read more

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If you are expecting the same kind of food quality as the previous buffet that it took over "Kome", don't. The food here is just okay. It gets the job done to satisfy your hunger and the need to eat at a buffet. Their sushi station can't compete with what Kome had. I miss the buffets pre-covid. One thing I like about this place is their drink options. Lots to choose from. The place is huge so it can definitely accommodate a big group or a party. Workers are good at taking your plates away when you're done. I only come here when I am in the mood for a buffet and also because there isn't a lot of buffets to choose from around the area. So, I'm kind of stuck with this one if I want to stay local. read more

Invited to lunch at Daly. This place is at least the 3rd buffet restaurant all under a different name. Looks like slightly remodeled but basic set up still the same. We had 20 people and had 3 tables of 8 people in the back private room. We went for lunch on a Friday and we were all seniors. Good choice of variety and most dishes were decent to some were very good. Service of the waiter in the private room was very efficient. Lots of variety and even the help yourself to drinks was plentiful. I heard usually you have 1-1/2 hours to eat and they want you out but we were able to stay over 2 hours without being asked to leave. I think it wasn't that crowded. Overall okay buffet but seniors can't really eat that much! read more

All you can eat abalone?! I thought the buffet was delicious and affordable. I enjoyed the selection of seafood, from fresh crabs, cream mussels, sashimi, to abalone. I thought there was a quantify amount of options to select from, although salty, it was good. I also enjoyed that we can self serve our own beverages, it was all you can drink from cokes, to tea. The staff were attentive and our table was cleared consistently, additionally the place was spotless. The overall consensus was the food was good! read more

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3.5 stars they have a variety of stations here: sushi (a lot but mostly not good), stir fry, seafood boil, crab, crawfish, grill station with kalbi, etc, noodles and hotpot items station where the staff cooks everything for you in the broth of your choice, abalone, dimsum, soups, bottled/canned/fountain drinks, fruits. Bottled/canned drinks are unlimited but you cannot leave with any in your hand including ones that you have opened and are currently drinking. Seniors over 65 with ID gets a 10% off discount and you can eat free on your birthday if you come with at least 3 other people (4+ total). read more

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Back In The Early Days This Place Went Through Alot Of Restaurant Name Changes Before Daily Buffet It Was Once Called Fud Ruckers, Tomei Buffet Kome Buffet & Now It's Called Ðàłÿ Ɓùffėț..... I Came To This Buffet Once And The Food Is Delizioso Delicioso Delicioso Lecker Utsökt Nydelig lækker Delicioso C Smachnyy Pyszne Délicieux Thơm Ngon 美味しいOishī 맛있는 Mas-Issneun 可口的Kěkǒu De!!!!! Back Then When It Was Called ķömè Ɓùffėț I Celebrated My 40Th Birthday Before When It Wasn't Called The Daly Buffet !!!!!! The Daly Buffet Restaurant Staff Are Very Friendly!!!!! If You Yelpers & Yelpettes Like Eating Buffet.....Try Going To This Ḍàĺÿ Ɓưffeț Of Daly City CA USA!!!!! read more

Standard Buffet -- sushi, hot asian foods, hot pot, seafood, dimsum, desserts. I gravitated towards the raw salmon, dimsum, some seafood like abalone, crabs. Overall not bad, compared to the other buffets that were in this space back in the day like Todai or Kome! read more

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Honestly... this might just be my guilty pleasure... don't tell anyone. You pay before you eat (which imo makes perfect sense). Dinner is $36 per person and lunch is $27 (definitely come for lunch instead, its more worth it). They have a drink bar with sodas and fridged drinks (and coffee + Lipton tea). I personally liked their Pear juice with rock sugar! Really refreshing and it's fun to try all the drinks out too! What makes this buffet stand out is their teppanyaki grill and malatang bar. They have great selections within those two stations. The grill has great beef short ribs (you can only grab two at a time but just get back in line afterwards) marinated surprisingly well. Their bulgolgi is actually super good too (I like to add onions + bell peppers). I don't recommend getting the pork belly just because its not AS tasty. Don't need to wasting those valuable calories there. The Malatang bar has 4 different soup flavors: Mala, tomato, Thai, and regular bone soup. I got the regular bone soup and it's pretty refreshing. Their sushi and raw fish was solid and tastes exactly as you want it to taste and NO upset stomach after (huge win!). Their crab is definitely not worth getting, personally. It was kinda bad and bad NOT as in rancid but bad as in the meat was kinda snowflakey and not the taste I like in crab - but thats just me! Their dimsum, however, is 1000% skippable. It's basically frozen dim sum they steamed up. I don't recommend that. Their regular buffet food (orange chicken, mein, fried rice, broccoli, etc) is all really solid. Tastes exactly like American Chinese food. They also have a chocolate fountain. Oh how I missed that chocolate fountain from the moonstar days. How I miss moonstar and kome. This place is filling a vacancy this area has needed for a while. Welcome back, buffets. read more

My friend recommended this place, and it was my first time visiting. As soon as I walked in, I was surprised by how many food options there were I couldn't even try everything! The food was fresh and delicious, and this has quickly become one of my favorite buffet spots. I've had mixed experiences at other buffets before, but this place really stood out in a good way. Everything felt clean and high quality, which I really appreciated.The staff were friendly and helpful, and the environment was comfortable and welcoming.I will definitely be coming back I can't wait! read more

Daly Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Daly City, California

===TL;DR=== - AYCE ===TMI=== Alright alright alright, hear me out. For those who's been in the Bay Area for a while, we all know this place changed owners a bajillion times. And usually, the buffets are mediocre. For this one, it's not half bad. I think the most important station here is the one near the door towards your right had side (when entering). This is where all the moneyyyyyyy is! Iconic crab leg, limited one order per round per person and they serve it to you (I believe that is the same for the abalone). Everything elseeeee is up for grabs yourself. I think the most worth it are the seafoods - crab, muscles, abalone, herbal soups, crayfish. The malatang bar was nice too. Cherry on top are their full size soft drinks! Anddddd the rest are ok. There are more seafood on the hot and fried food sections but I think those are less worth it. I think they also have a good variety that can cater to a lot of people so that's always a plus. I'd say give them a go! read more

Daly Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Daly City, California

Surprisingly decent food with obsessively clean steam tray/serving areas and tables. Conscientious courteous servers and staff. Overall better than we expected. I've been to seemingly a hundred buffets, but today, we had the opportunity to visit the recently opened Daly Buffet. As things go, I tend to keep my expectations fairly low as buffets go, but we were pleasantly surprised at the variety and quality of the food within. Winners: Sushi - tons of salmon, some tuna all sliced up and ready to grab, along with Salmon Nigiri and rainbow and dragon rolls which were pretty decent. I spent most of my meal here. Marinated Beef Short Ribs - Grilled to order - really good, but maybe add a dash of BBQ sauce to it. Dim Sum - pork with black bean sauce - tender and yum! Not the biggest pieces, but very tender and flavorful. Broccoli & Tofu - from the steam tray - Broccoli on point and enjoyable but the tofu was tough. Desserts and Soft Drinks - serve yourself! Much better than having to ask a waiter/server to get the drinks for you like the old Moonstar or Todai AYCE buffets. Meh/Not impressive: Pizza - didn't look that appetizing, but this one is geared for the kiddie set. thin slices of steak - totally overcooked on the grill - not worth it.. PRO TIP: Tell them medium rare and maybe they will do that to order. All said, Daly Buffet exceeded my expectations for the most part. It's a decent place to go as Asian buffets go, with a bigger sushi selection than I had expected, and certainly better than its predecessors here in Daly City. Not bad. read more

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Great spot, especially if you get the free birthday meal! This was my first time trying this place since Kome closed down, and I was pleasantly surprised. I loved the variety--they have a Malatang bar, BBQ grill, sushi section, classic Chinese-American dishes, dim sum, and even bottled beverages. The modern setup made it quite fun to sample a bit from every section Some highlights: - The salmon sashimi, BBQ short ribs, Malatang with bone broth, and honey walnut shrimp (without the walnuts) were my favorites - Premium items like abalone and mussels were good--they limit you to one order per person, but you can return for more - Staff were attentive and quick to clear plates Heads up: - Watch your BBQ plate closely! There's no identifying tag, so the chef just sets it on the counter where anyone could grab it - There's a mandatory 8% service charge (not adjustable), which is fairly reasonable for SF as this is inclusive of the tip - Most drinks are very sugary--would love to see some unsweetened options I'm definitely coming back to try their lunch service--fewer options but $26.99 for AYCE is a steal! read more

Ok buffet, not the selection I wanted and some food didn't look too great but it was decent! I honestly really enjoyed the Coke Zero in the fountain drinks lol read more

I know it was madness when they first opened because everyone wanted to try it out. So much anticipation for this location to reopen an Asian buffet! What's not to love about buffets, everything you can try and eat and unlimited drinks too. A few months in, they have sorted out the kinks and the space is clean and inviting. Plenty of tables for your large parties.come as a family, as a group or a weeknight date. Chill place Food is great, with a of seafood option. There a mala noodle soup bar too where you can put in whatever fish balls and meatballs and veggies you want then they cook it for you and add soup. Sushi tastes ok. But lots of variety. Drink station is awesome that it has two fridges with bottles teas water and other choices. You're not suppose to take the bottles home read more

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Food is decent. It's Tahoe / Reno Level. Don't expect Vegas Level. Service is fast, they clear your table of dirty plates asap, longest wait on a busy day can be 10-20 min. Loud & busy majority of the time. They have a back room for large parties. Good place for graduations, birthdays, etc. I always come back. I recommend you try it. read more

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My friend took me to this buffet place, and it quickly became my favorite. I couldn't even try all the different kinds of food! Everything was fresh and delicious, the service was nice and helpful, and the atmosphere was great. I will definitely come back again. read more

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Weekends it's $41.99 I believe. Came here on a Saturday around 3 with my kiddo. We both enjoyed everything we had. We will be back. read more

Daly Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Daly City, California

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Came here with my family to celebrate my aunt's birthday and I was surprised by the vast amount of options they have here! That's definitely a plus but there were a lot of ups and downs with the quality of the food. The malatang was the best thing there - their pork bone broth was hearty and flavorful. My husband was excited for the sashimi and raw oysters but soon realized it was a bad idea.. He said the fish was not fresh and the oysters had an odd taste to them and had a stomach ache shortly after. The regular Cantonese staples there were solid. I particularly loved how they cooked the string beans and broccoli. Now, the strangest thing happened while we were there. The fire alarm went off and there were alerts telling people to evacuate the building but everyone kept eating. I thought it was strange until I overheard a staff member telling a customer that it was from a restaurant nearby. I wonder why that would sound their fire alarm system though. But aside from the okay food and weird fire alarm, I thought Daly Buffet was a solid buffet if you just want a ton of options to eat! But maybe avoid the raw stuff... read more

Daly buffet was such a letdown and definitely one of those places where you're just praying you don't get sick afterward. I even went right at 11am when they opened thinking it'd be fresh. I usually hate wasting food, but I straight up had to spit out so many things because they were literally rancid, the sushi felt like it had been sitting out since yesterday, and the imitation crab salad, fried donuts, pork spare ribs, and even the tofu from the mala tang were all completely inedible. To make it worse, the "clean" soup bowls still had food bits stuck to them from the dishwasher, and people were literally trying to cut in line right after you pay. The only decent things were some of the dim sum, the steamed fish, congee, and the mala tang meats, but it was still not worth $26.99 for lunch . At least the bathrooms were clean, but I'm definitely not going back. read more

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Among my guilty (really not that guilty) pleasures in life is hitting up a buffet every now and again. Even though the food is never as good as what you can get from a regular sort of restaurant, it's fun being able to get a little of this and a little of that in whatever amounts you so desire. However, ever since COVID came along and shuttered nearly every buffet around SF, those opportunities have become increasingly scarce. So, it's easy to understand why so many folks, like me, have been so excited to see Daly Buffet come along! Compared to when Kome Buffet used to call this space home, Daly Buffet looks both fresher and notably cleaner (new tables, chairs, and fixtures). However, other than those somewhat superficial changes, the layout of this place is largely the same - a huge dining room, with a large private area in the back, and different stations scattered about offering a range of dim sum items, salads, sushi, sashimi, seafood, tons of hot foods, desserts, and a couple of counters where you can get made-to-order noodle soups and grilled meats. Based on everything I tried, the vast majority tasted fairly comparable to the same/similar dishes Kome used to offer. Certainly, some items weren't as good, such as their chicken wings (smaller, not as crispy) and char siu/BBQ pork (kind of dry, bland). However, others were far better, particularly their sashimi (thicker cuts, better quality) and sushi rolls (not doused in sauce). What's more, their seafood is more impressive (crab legs, mussels, clams, crawfish, and raw oysters) and their made-to-order noodle soups are surprisingly solid - several broths and a wide range of goodies you can add, like beef, lamb, fish, lobster balls, beef balls, fish balls, several types of noodles, and more. Along with those improved offerings, there are two other big changes about Daly Buffet. The first is that drinks are now included as part of the price. Not a big deal if you were to opt for water, but it's nice that they have a variety of Asian teas and juices in addition to your typical soft drinks. Second, they are a "tip free" restaurant...sort of. While tips aren't expected, but they do apply an 8% service charge to every bill (12% for parties 20 or more). Since we figured/feared there would be a crowd when we came here on a Saturday night, we opted to get here at 5pm and were able to get seated immediately. As such, we didn't encounter the long lines that others have mentioned, but the place did get noticeably busier as the night wore on. That said, even if we did, we wouldn't have minded a short wait to come here. Given how the only other buffet around (Beijing Buffet/King Sun Buffet in South SF) isn't all that good, Daly is the only real option, but even if they weren't, the food is still decent enough for a buffet to justify the occasional splurge. THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded up. read more

Daly Buffet - Sushi, Sashimi, Oysters - Buffets Near Me - Daly City, California

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FYI, I went twice by the time you see this review. This buffet replaces the popular Kome buffet. It's been so long since Kome was there that I don't remember it enough to give it a proper comparison. Long wait time to get in if you go during peak dinner time (also depends on your party size). You get a number ticket, then when you get called you pay at the front desk. Then you wait some more while they get your table ready. Then they take you to your table. Since there doesn't seem to be a time limit, people I've known eat for 3+ hours! Food stations were kinda messy and high risk of cross contamination. Seafood areas were picked clean a lot of the times lol. Quality of food was okay; not amazing but not bad either. I really enjoyed the malatang station where you can pick your ingredients, and the cook will make your soup with your soup of choice. Bone broth was soooo good The teppanyaki line was very long but did not try. The cooks/kitchen staff were not wearing proper PPE when cooking so I worried not only for sanitation/cross contamination issues, but also for their health! Teppanyaki guy was getting all that grill smoke in his face and eyes! Bussing/wait staff frequents your table to clear out dirty plates so you'll always have room for more plates of food. Taking away points for: Ladies restroom sinks were flooded. The beverage dispensers in the drink area pumped out carbonated water instead of regular water. Overall, if you're looking for *okay-ish* AYCE Chinese food once in a while, give this place a shot. But nothing too crazy at the moment. Hoping they'll continue to improve their quality, cleanliness, and efficiency as time goes on. read more

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Two words: LAVA BUNS! So you may have seen some bad reviews for Daly Buffet and that's what kept me from visiting here for awhile but today we decided to take a chance and on a Thursday at 1:30pm, we were seated pretty much right away. The selection of food was honestly good enough for $30pp. I'm sure the selection is better coming at night or on the weekends but honestly, I wouldn't pay $45 for those other times. Take a look at my short clips to see all the food we got. I was super full and satisfied. The most popular item was definitely the Malatang that everyone was constantly lining up for. I liked the small amount of dim sum they had available and a few hot food items were quite delicious. Sushi is pretty standard at these types of buffets and of course you have your usual soups, fruits and desserts. Drink choices aren't that great but you get to self serve. They need more coffee machines because it was all chaos with no line and everybody wanting both coffee and hot water from one single machine. Restaurant is huge and each area is sectioned well so that you don't get too much of a back up or cluster of people. The servers were very good about coming to clean off our plates and all the staff were trying to keep up with fresh food from the kitchen. Definitely give Daly Buffet a try for a weekday lunch! read more

Daly Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Daly City, California

Came here on the first day of the soft opening and was really excited to try Daly Buffet, it's always fun when a new buffet or food spot opens up. First off, drinks were free, which was a great perk! There was a wide variety, including bottled teas, milk teas, fruit teas, and sodas. The food selection was what you'd expect from a solid Asian buffet: teppanyaki, malatang, hot dishes, dim sum, and desserts. One thing that really stood out: they had fresh garlic abalone and abalone soup, which I've never seen at a buffet before. There was a limit of two per person at a time, and a bit of a line, but you could just keep coming back. It felt like a premium offering and was a really nice touch. As for the sushi, unfortunately, it was frozen and icy cold, so I ended up avoiding it. Hopefully that improves over time! The wait was insanely long, but again, expected for opening day. After checking in and getting a number, you prepay before being seated. We ran into a small issue when we got up for another round of food. The staff thought we had left, cleared our table, and seated another group. Since it was so packed and you can't just grab an open seat, there was nowhere else to sit. The staff ended up removing the group they had just seated and returned our table to us, awkward for everyone, but we appreciated them doing their best to resolve it. After that, we just made sure to leave our jackets on the chairs each time we got up. Despite the chaos, I had a good time. The staff was clearly doing their best under pressure, and the food selection has a lot of potential. I'll definitely be back once things settle down! read more

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