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    Flaming Buffet

    3.3 (97 reviews)
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    Luis C.

    I'm not a huge Buffet person but this placed opened up next to my house so I decided to stop in for lunch. The staff is warm, welcoming, and very attentive. The food selection is vast, tasty, and very fresh. I tried multiple items from the Sushi, Dim Sum, Soup, and other food items. I was surprisingly impressed with the taste and flavors. This spot succeeded my expectations encouraging future visits and have already time family and friends.

    Maryssa G.

    I was wayyyy to excited for this buffet but let me tell you It was so worth it my boyfriend and I went for dinner and we were so amazed with how good the food was, the ambience was cute I loved all the food pictures and the tree in the middle. The only thing I was iffy on was the way the waitress brought out the check so soon I felt a bit rushed and got super shy to go back for another plate after the check and when my boyfriend asked for two waters she had only brought one I asked again she never returned with the other water other than that it was a good experience other than the service.

    Crab legs
    james B.

    Whittier has a new Buffet in town and it's looking really tasty. The prices are really reasonable for AYCE establishments. Everything I got was fresh, tasty and quickly replaced when it ran low. The staff is extremely quick on refills and taking away empty plates. I highly recommend checking out this local gem and you'll be happy you did.

    Celebrating my moms's 86th birthday
    Roselyn Y.

    So many choices , the food was fresh snd delicious and lots of room to celebrate. The staff was so accommodating!

    A variety of their delicious options. The miso soup was
    Diana G.

    Food was delicious, variety and great quality! Food is more on the Asian Fusion cuisine and it did not disappoint! The staff is courteous, attentive and efficient. The place is spacious and clean. Will definitely be back!

    Crystal B.

    I was surprised after seeing some bad reviews on this place. They had a good selection on food and it was a clean buffet. I was full I wanted to make it to the habachi area. They didn't have any oysters, but they did have crab legs. The only thing is I wish they had a better selection with the desserts. They have a little containers of ice cream, which is kind of hidden. They don't really have any dessert like a chocolate fudge cake brownie they only had one type of cookie, so that would be my only complaint is a better selection for dessert. They also didn't have a lot of selection for fruit no pineapple or blueberries etc.

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    Thompson T.

    The place is clean, has good food, and is pretty cheap! Weekend prices would be weekday lunch prices at other places! A bit on the smaller side for selection but makes sense for the price point.

    Lily J.

    The place looks old . And they didn't have any changing tables for babies in the restroom. When I suggested the manager she was rude and said no that it was too messy . They didn't have any Ac in the restroom either . By law they have to have a changing table for kids since it's a family restaurant and more than 60 people . Also there was flies on the fruit and they were all over the food as well . Disgusting. Also the plates were dirty.

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    Erick Z.

    Second time here in a week. Pretty yummy. Tried the other baked stuff today has a great variety. Recommended.

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    I've eaten here several times, and one thing is always the same, it's busy. That probably says a…read morelot about the times we are living in. With the cost of groceries, gas, and dining out continuing to climb, people are looking for a place where they can get a good meal without spending a fortune. This place fits the bill. If you come before 4:00 p.m. on a weekday, lunch is around $15. That's about what you'd spend on a burger, fries, and a drink at some fast-food chains these days, except here you get an entire buffet with plenty of choices. The salad bar is well stocked and includes fresh fruit. They also have sushi rolls and nigiri. Is it sushi restaurant quality? No. But considering that one specialty roll at a sushi restaurant can cost $12-$16 by itself, it's a nice bonus. My favorite item is fried chicken. It's crispy, flavorful, and consistently juicy. I would gladly pay the lunch price just for the chicken. They also serve a very good pot roast, meaty pork ribs, and on Fridays they have a surprisingly good rib roast. Those are just a few of the highlights because there are plenty of other dishes to choose from. As for the staff, most of the employees appear to be young and may be working their first job. The cooks aren't trying to be gourmet chefs, they focus on preparing the buffet items well, and overall, they do a good job keeping the food coming despite how busy the restaurant gets. If you're looking for a fine dining experience prepared by professionally trained chefs, this probably isn't the place for you. But if your goal is to enjoy a wide variety of good food at a price that's hard to beat in today's economy, this buffet is definitely worth a visit. Just be prepared for a crowd, that's usually a sign they're doing something right.

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