Relatively affordable Chinese buffet in the area that includes sushi. They offer senior discounts and you pay before being seated. Good variety of foods from a cold salad bar with seafood to sushi, dim sum, soups, Chinese stir fries, chow mein and fried rice, fried foods like springrolls, french fries, chicken nuggets, and a grill station where you can bring them plates of meat, noodles, and vegetables for them to grill for you, on the spot. Fountain beverages are included in addition to oolong milk tea, thai tea, and a passion fruit tea. Great service. Make sure to tip at the end. read more

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First time here, and I noticed that everyone was very nice. The staff cleared dirty plates quickly, which I really appreciated. The food was good, and the ambiance was okay. I'd definitely come back. One suggestion would be to add special items or rotate the menu once in a while. My husband mentioned that the menu hasn't changed in years, and for regular customers, it can get a bit tiring to eat the same items all the time. This would certainly help encourage customers to come back more regularly. read more

Good price, it's good if you care more about Quantity rather than Quality. Don't touch the sushi. The egg tarts were surprisingly good tho. You pay upfront at they have lunch discounts. read more

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The food is ok, no roast duck, BBQ pork, roast pork, beef chow fun, wonton noodle those classic Chinese food, a few selections of sushi rolls, and the Mexican chef doing the Mongolian part took care all the Mexican customers' plates before mine, even the ones behind me got their plates done ahead of me, unlike what he did to all the Mexican customers' plates, all he did to mine was just pour out food to the pan and leave them there, didn't even flip the food once, definitely discriminate. The service was below average, the waitress wouldn't pour water, she just brought the pot over and told us we got to do it ourselves. We paid $30 per person and this was all we got. Very disappointed I will never come back again. read more

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Food is all good, so many choices to pick from, sushi and the grill too. Greetings from all who work there, fast clean up on tables, deserts and ice cream too! Plenty of room for big parties too! We enjoyed the food and folks! (Hint go early so u see all the Freshness of the food and less traffic... We went during lunch time, cannot wait next time for Dinner time) Thank you ... read more

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As far as buffets go, this is the best one in the SGV (hence the 4 stars). Most other ones don't hold a candle to this place and that's saying a lot. Came on Saturday right at opening and everything was freshly cooked and warm. Not sure what the rest of the day offers but coming at opening seems to be the best bet. Table cleaning was pretty efficient by the staff and at $30 on weekends I guess just give it a shot. Not sure how often I'll return but it's convenient when you are in the area. read more

This place is really good and they have variety and good service, my kids love it and they pick this place every time

Don't come... the tastes are really not even close to original. Everything that i tried was super NOT delicious.

Great food and an excellent all you can eat sushi selections. They also have hibachi that you can choose meat vegetables and shrimp and they cook it fresh for you ,They have a lot choices , dim sum, seafoods and food is delicious. I recommend this place ! read more

Our first time at Gold Hibachi Buffet. We attended a graduation party on a Saturday held in a private room in the back that seats over 100 people. The graduation party was held from 4pm to 9pm. They served dinner buffet. The private room also has a projector and live band. The food options at Gold Hibachi Buffet was plentiful. Starting with the drinks they offered Thai Milk Tea, Olong Milk Tea and Passion Milk Tea along with other fountain drinks. They also offer several flavors of ice cream. As for the main dishes they offer different types of seafood with both crabs and crab legs, shrimp, prawns and fish to name a few and shrimp tempura. They also have a good selection of sushi, fruits and vegetable salad. They offer both beef and chicken dishes along with soups and sweet and meat buns like siopao. Its very busy on a Saturday as the place is packed. Lots of tables and chairs on the main floor. There's also another room on the left side of the buffet when you came in through the doors. I noticed the food disappears fast. Replenishment of food also goes out on the trays quickly. Great staff! The workers are also quick to pick up enmity plates. We don't mind visiting Gold Hibachi Buffet again when we are on this side of town. read more

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Food here was good and delicious. Nothing much to say here just because when my family and I visited this Buffet it was just good and delicious and that everything was cooked perfectly. I would only say that their All You Can Drink Thai Tea Drink was just not so good. Just needs a little bit more sweetness. Hopefully they can add some boba as well, now that would be a PLUS for me! The service was fast and efficient and the staffs were so welcoming when we entered the front doors. The ambiance itself was nice and beautiful. They added new light fixtures and it looked like this place was a High-class buffet lol. It wasn't too noisy but it was good because there wasn't that much people yet when we arrived. Would definitely recommend this place if you're into AYCE Buffets. read more

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Asian buffet with typical choices. I like the coconut shrimp and the baked crab shell. The desserts were not labeled though. Too risky for people with food allergies. All in all an ok experience. Thank you! read more

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Actually my second time here, first was about 2 years ago then only recently about 3 wks ago, my uncle invited me for a lunch after his brother's funeral. Food is about the same for every asian buffet everywhere you go. Taste is not bad compared to others. Their teppanyaki grill i must say is better here in taste. I like the way that they have different kinds of drinks, especially that they have a thai iced tea and some other citrus tea. Good selections of ice cream desserts. I wish that they have warmers for their crab legs rather than eating it cold. Place is big, they even have a private function room where we were seated. Clean enough and servers are nice too. Overall, t'was a good experience but it's not a place where you're gonna look for it every now and then. read more

It's what you expect from an all you can eat seafood buffet. Good selection. Decent service. Clean facilities. Price was okay. They have a hibachi bar where you can put together your own noodle plate and they will cook it for you right there on the flat grill. I thought it was cool that they had Thai Tea on tap and include unlimited drinks with your meal. They also had a large ice cream selection that was pretty decent. We were invited here for a birthday and they played a bday song over the speakers and brought out an angel food cake with a candle. Nothing really wowed me but I would come here again if invited. read more

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3.5 stars I gave it a 4 instead of 3 because the service is good & the food was better than expected compared to other Asian buffets for the price. Everything I tried had a good amount of flavor & was clean. There was no wait & parking was easy. They also give a light, tasty cheesecake for the birthday person! Overall positive & better that what you expect for an Asian buffet but with less variety read more

Best Chinese buffet I've been to!! The prices are reasonable. Only bad thing is that once staff sees you grabbing dessert they give you candy(pressure for you to leave) and I don't like that. Other than that the taste is amazing!! read more

Best time is Lunchtime, very welcoming customer service, good pick up service , good food choices. Enough space for a large group. Don't forget if you're a senior get your senior discount. Remember, Chinese new year is coming, they will be open. read more

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I was extremely disappointed with this place , the food quality was bad, the crab legs non existent and the ones that did were questionable. Definitely not work the $30 . Needless to say I will never return read more

I came here because I needed to wait 2 hours at Costco to get my tires changed. I also needed a place to use the internet so good hibachi buffet was very generous. It's a great place to spend that waiting time plus there's plenty of food. I wish I walked around the whole place because I missed the sushi section. I didn't really stuff myself but I do think the price is justified. read more

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Back in 2012-2016, this was a 3/5 Star buffet with 50% in good quality. Now in 2026, food quality has went up by 80% and is considered 4.5 stars buffet. would recommend trying for price of $30 during lunch. Unlimited drink selection: oooling milk tea, green tea passion fruit, Thai tea (+ soda machine). read more

Gold Hibachi Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Alhambra, California

Food decent if you don't eat much of one thing if you try a little bit of everything you get a good taste of everything like led the sushi,chicken skewer and the ribs also shrimp was good could do better on the crab and some of fish was oily and salty read more

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Havent been back since i had gathering here for 70 guests 1 yr ago. Food quality has definitely gone down. Price use to be around $17 for adults for lunch on weekdays. Now $18.99 for seniors on weekday and about $22 for adults. Food was warm. Not much sushi selection other than rolls. Clam chowder had no clams or potatoes. Service pretty non existent. Fried food was greasy. Bathrooms dirty. Won't be back read more

I came to this place, I came around 8ish pm the website said it closes at 10pm. Four elderly came couple minutes before 9pm all the staff started throwing dishes around all loud and just staring at them seemed like they were talking about them and laughing. Then this lady came up to them seemed to be the manager or whatever came up to them aggressively with a container to put their food in mind you they barely got there. And she wanted to put their food without them even saying a word I guess they were in shocked. It was disrespectful and stupid. How would you left them pay in (also not cheap at all ) when you want to close in like five minutes when everywhere you looked said 10pm they turned off the lights with people inside eating. Plus to be more of a Karen lmao food low mid. Pushy ass people . read more

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What can I say??? Foods overall okay nothing special. I come here to try their braised abalone but I been waiting for over 40 minutes but so far no luck... the tray still empty. When I asked the lady work there she told me they are cooking, so I go back to my table. I waited about 10 minutes go up one more time and still nothing. This time the woman in front come up to me and said they are cooking will be ready in seconds.... Couple hundreds second later we go up and check one more time but still empty tray. What is it happening??? It take them more than 45 minutes to cooking and still nothing????? Sorry, but I have to say it. This place is suck.... Will never come back and I asked people who want to try this place please reconsider try something else instead. Ps, Suck never come back. Btw, meanwhile I'm doing yelped my wife come up and ask them again and it was empty.... Suck read more

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This is a solid buffet for the price. You get crab legs and a decent seafood selection plus the mongolian BBQ for 29.99. Drinks are now included in the price too. Food was decent to really good. The only complaint I have is the restroom is really dirty. Also stay away from the steak it's terrible. read more

The seafood options were good over the weekend and reasonably priced. The service was attentive. Had a positive experience and will return when in the area. I recommend it. read more

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Value is hard to beat. Lunch ends at 3:30pm Mon-Fri for $21.99 is Great. Food quality is above the price you pay. Service is very decent. Ambiance is nicely spacious. read more

(Dined 01/13/2024 SA @ 12:30pm): I certainly wouldn't get buff eating the smorgasbord of food at this golden hibachi restaurant in the San Gabriel Valley! It was a somber event that brought together family, friends, and relatives to Gold Hibachi Buffet for a post-funeral celebration of life for one of my last remaining uncles. At this age and stage of my life, it seemed that the only reason we all gathered was the passing of a loved one. But in true Filipino fashion, we loved to eat, and what better place to enjoy a meal and caught up with everyone than a buffet!? I'd never been here nor ever heard of this place which was very odd since my immediate family loved buffets and dim sum places. Was this a golden moment to add this buffet with a hibachi section to our list of places to eat!? PURCHASE Saturday & Sunday All Day Dinner Adult ($25.49): This price also included fountain soft drinks. Pricing for kids 2-10 years old was $2.50/year, and kids under 2 years old were FREE. Here was a quick snapshot of what I ate: ~1st Plate Sushi - I worked over the sushi section and nearly grabbed one of everything to try! It was all freshly-made and very good. I would've gone back for seconds, but this first plate almost did me in; my eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Z2kDcnzjTOFWlivScFSLTw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ~Hot & Sour Soup - This was a lovely transition from all the sushi I had. The broth was wonderfully hot and spicy filled with plenty of bamboo shoots, tofu, and wood ear mushrooms. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=MJLDyVNYVdVxJ04Iwfckdw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ~Red Bean Rice - Next, I wanted something sweeter to cleanse my palate before I jumped into real food, and this dessert-like dish wrapped in banana leaves and steamed did the trick. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=hpI85pwbNx39PRHsH0Ouqw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ~2nd Plate Shellfish - I continued with seafood but with an exo-skeleton this time... and a BBQ stick and a bun thrown in for good measure. I generally liked everything which was all served hot; however, I felt things were a tad salty. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=f6slX-2JOasoo3ClRrw73w&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ~3rd Plate Vegetable/Chinese - This last plate was like a mini Panda Express collection... and another bun. This was my lightest serving as my belly was pretty full at this point. The vegetables were lovely albeit overly-seasoned. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=7-QlXM577Dt06xvUZBJ3xA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw SERVICE We were all quickly greeted in the lobby and quickly led to the back dining area which was all reserved for us. Unless we ordered any drinks other than sodas and waters which were self-served, or you went to the hibachi grill, the only constant service was the staff who cleared away the empty glasses and plates. I elt all went smoothly - thank you! PARKING (FREE) They had a large private lot with ample stalls - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Your standard buffet hall with plenty of dining spaces https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=koi8xUAavZVSOMfmSqXOgQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw (e.g. booths, chairs, tables) throughout, a welcoming lobby, and the food at the center of it all. Little to no decorations in the main area, with a cloud-in-the-skies motif in the back dining room. Minimal natural lighting came through the various windows and front doors (none in the back dining room) while cooling warm (like you were inside an igloo) electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were a couple of TVs throughout while low-level music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=GT_qtivugzsPSwVWdZUSmA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE Although I was dressed in a suit and tie on this occasion, this place was totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL It was a pleasure eating at Gold Hibachi Buffet, and my family would definitely return! Generally speaking, the food was very good with ample selections (I didn't try everything, but I didn't notice as many meat or vegetable options), the pricing was very comparable (cheaper than our favorite Vegas Seafood Buffet), and the service was straightforward and easy. We also liked that they had their own parking lot. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience per person was around $26.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS read more

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Gold Haibachi Buffet was an ok experience, my problem was that they seated us in a really sunny and hot area and didn't want to move us. We come to find out later (when getting food/already settled in) that the other section of the restaurant had plenty of seating and seemed a little cooler because it wasn't directly facing the sun. While they had a variety of food, it was hard to please our pickiest eaters (the kids). The food was of average quality (some shashimi was hard/inedible). The best part was probably the hibachi because they cook it for you and you get to pick exactly what you like in it. The most disappointing was probably their little dessert section and their Thai tea. They have a dim sum section which was also ok. I only tried the sticky rice, mango bun, and the little sesame balls though. The fountain drinks were included which was nice & self serve. At one point the Coca Cola ran out. The ice cream self serve station was kind of hit or miss with a long line. At least when scooping the ice cream the barrels were still frozen solid lol Don't bother trying the claw machines up front, they are set to ridiculously hard for anyone to win. We saw so many people play and so did we. There's ample parking in their lot plus nearby businesses. Overall the buffet is cheaper that some competitors on the SGV, it's not the best buffet but just ok. You get what you pay for! read more

The location is easy to find and parking is usually ample. It's a buffet and while you get all you can eat the food isn't the greatest. Some food was tasty like the green beans, fried rice and gyoza. While other items weren't very good at all like the egg tart and pretty much all of the food like wings, pizza, chicken nuggets, etc. There is ample seating and they never ran out of an item, keeping everything well stocked. There is a larger private room in the back which can be reserved for larger gatherings. My husband's office used it for their holiday party. The walls have some peeling wallpaper so you'd need to ask if you can cover it with decorations as it really does take away from the room. I think if they fixed the wallpaper it would make using this location much more desirable. There was no fee for reserving the room, other than a small deposit, which went towards the final bill. As far as buffets go this is a very solid choice. Especially if you're looking to host a private event. Staff is very friendly and helpful. They assisted with getting the audio/video set up so holiday music could play in the background and a slideshow could run on their projector. read more

It's a two-star no for me. I have a hard time going into restaurants when there's barely anybody in there. How long has the food been sitting, especially in the heat? I used to go there on somewhat a regular basis, but now it's off my list to frequent. Buffet restaurants are having a hard time and I'm thinking this one is on the decline. There are a few items which are safe to eat but I question some of the other dishes. the prices are rather good. Give it a try but I have a feeling you' may be disappointed read more

The food was old (sitting out for a long time), the lettuce for the salad was wilted, the meat dry and the veggies kinda mushy. Also the cashier gave us a problem right off the bat. I said two seniors and the first thing she does is asked my wife if she was 65, which she replied yes, but was asked to provide proof. Now when we go out and only I am going to drive, she doesn't always bring a purse, so she said she doesn't have it. I'm going to be 77 later this month and my wife is (well I'm not stupid) so I'm just going to say that we told her already. So basically she insinuated that we are not truthful and charged her full price. (Couple dollars more, no big deal) , but to be treated like that.... We won't be back again. read more

I LOVE buffets so I was looking forward to coming here. Mostly Asian food if you haven't figured it out by now by the name and location of this buffet. I mostly go to Vegas buffet or Figi Buffet in Glendale, so in comparison, I like the looks of the seating arrangements a litter better in the Glendale buffets. As for the food, it was good, but I think I'm partial to the buffets located in Glendale. There are two main seating areas, and we sat at a table for ten people which was perfect for our family. The room which we were sitting at wasn't that nice looking. I think that they can use an update. I liked that they came around often to refill our glasses. They also came around often to take away our plates. The dessert section appeared a little smaller and less choices compared to Glendale buffets. Many seafood options like fish, mussel, and shrimp. Many meats option. Not as many vegie options which was disappointing. Would I come back? Sure, because my family seemed to like this place more than I did. read more

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Poorly managed restaurant. Most foods were cold. Drink fountain was broken. Utensils were dirty and sticky. Definitely not a pleasant dining experience. What's worse was as it was raining outside but the place was definitely not maintained so the roof leaked while we were there. The waitress didn't seem to be surprised. Apparently it was an old issue that was never fixed. read more

The reviews for this place are SCARY. So much so that my family and I almost drove right past to Chipotle but I'm glad we didn't because for all the negativity a lot of recent Yelpers are spouting, I'd come again. We came on a Sunday around 4:44 pm and it was $30 a person. Prices for other days can be found in the pictures below. I was wary of food not being hot since many other reviewers described the food as being lukewarm at best. Some foods are definitely not as hot as others are. To avoid this, I'd suggest getting the newer food from the bottom of the pile since that stays closer to the heat. I was scared I was gonna get food poisoning from what others have said but no one in my family experienced any digestion issues or illness after eating here. From what I remember, the selection included: Seafood: oysters, mussels, clams, crab legs, fish fillets, shrimps, scallops, crayfish, snails, prawns, fried shrimp, coconut shrimp Oysters weren't very fresh but tasted like oysters. Baked mussel was underwhelming. Prawn didn't taste fully like a prawn. Fried shrimp was good. Crab legs were really overcooked, mushy, salty. I liked it enough but they were too much of a hassle to open. Wouldn't open properly, very bendy. Sushi: the basics like california rolls and the fish eggs, sashimi, seaweed salad, edamame, fried fish skins, surprisingly very large selection (check the attached pictures) Hot foods: pizza, fried chicken wings, french fries, chicken nuggets, egg rolls, grilled meat, ribs, fried rice, glass noodles, chow mein, orange chicken, greasy eggplants, green beans, mushroom chicken, red chicken, broccoli, mustard greens, corn, steamed chicken rice in grape leaf, variety of soups including chowder, crab soup, sweet and sour soup, shrimp dumplings Standard buffet pizza hits the spot. Chicken wing was good, needed hot sauce, Chicken nuggets didn't compare to Mcdonald's. The vegetable dishes were all wayyyy too greasy to the point that the healthiness felt like it was canceled out. They're definitely trying to get you full on oil to make you stop eating. They also lacked flavor. The orange chicken and red chicken were bland and bad texture. Corn was good, nice and chewy. The hibachi grill is pretty standard although a little too salty. Desserts: egg tarts, custard filled steamed buns and taro and others I didn't try, maraschino cherries, 12 ice cream flavors, sago, brown sugar jelly, red and orange jello, cream puffs, cookies, cake, truffle, coconut macaron, grilled banana LOVED THE EGG TARTS AND THE CUSTARD FILLED BLACK STEAMED BUN, HEAVENLY. Good variety but once the designated dessert area with puddings, cakes and cookies runs out, I don't think they refill. However, the ice cream is very plentiful. Oreo ice cream hit the spot. Drinks: soda, lemonade and tea/water are self serve, thai tea, milk tea, mango green tea The boba type drinks self serve area was impressive. I didn't try any. Cold foods: kimchi, cucumber salad, macaroni salad, potato salad, lettuce, chicken feet, oyster mushrooms, octopus salad Fruit selection was the most impressive: strawberries (although ruined by slathering with some kinda white sweet sauce), red grapes, pineapple, oranges, canned tangerines, canned peaches, dragonfruit (not sweet), papaya, CHERRIES, cherry tomatoes The fruit wasn't all of the highest quality but this is the most variety I've ever seen in any buffet. I enjoyed it a lot. Refreshing and some were shockingly sweet for what it's worth. Server came by often to clear table of finished dishes, very respectful. Made sure to ask if we were done before taking our plates. Cleaned up our table as soon as we finished eating. We got seated in a quieter area which was to our liking. A little bit out of sight of the food but that didn't bother us. We stayed for basically our full two hours and weren't rushed to leave. That was nice. In the front as you enter, there's a sign that says you can look at the buffet selection before purchasing to see if you actually wanna eat here. That's a plus that you don't often see at buffets. Bathroom was clean enough. Mirror had a light you could turn on and off. Towel dispenser not automatic, wish it was. Located nearby hibachi grill in the back. read more

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found lipstick on my soup bowl, miso soup is so watery too. food is not appetizing. even my soda tastes off. send help.

Oh boy oh boy! It's our first time here and it will be our last time! We were so excited and wanted to give this place a chance. However, we were so disappointed and mad afterwards. We saw the plate of salmon sashimi, our eyes blinked. Oh boy! When we got to our table, took a bite of the salmon. It was FROZEN. They served frozen RAW fish, that's super dangerous!!!!! We spit it out immediately since we didn't want to get food poisoning and be sick. We're okay with food not tasting great but THAT, was dangerous to customers' health. For that reason, we will definitely not going back. Just watch out on that if you're planning to go there. read more

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Oh my gosh I regret spending over $24 to put such disgusting things in my mouth. Absolutely do not go there. Everything is super gross. I think I spit out half of what I put on my plate because the moment I tried to taste them I just could not go through with it. The cold sashimi is absolutely disgusting with a weird plastic like taste. The clams are not just sandy they actually have pieces of rock in them. Just do not touch anything here or it will explode in your mouth in the worst way possible. read more

Food=amazing 4.7/5 Service=good 3.6/5 I like the food and the service totally recommend !!!! I felt the buffet was noisy but still awesome my surroundings were pretty clean and great. The environment is a good place to be in. read more

We decided to have an AYCE buffet at Gold Hibachi because we were in the area and hadn't been there for a while. It was $30.99/per person for the whole day on Mother's Day (no senior rate or other discounts apply on Special Holidays). It was so crowded during lunchtime but we waited only about 20 minutes. They had various food including sushi, sashimi, seafood, steamed, boiled, and stir-fried food. We mostly go to Shiki Buffet in Temple City because they have better quality. The sushi and sashimi at Gold Hibachi were mediocre. The rice was a bit hard and you could taste the fish was frozen. Crab legs were salty. However, we like their hot stir-fried food such as salmon, steamed fish, teppanyaki, and fish maw soup, etc. We opted out of desserts because we tried many Asian buffets and none of them knew how to make good desserts. The price was very affordable and it also included drinks. Some dishes were hit-and-miss. I would give 3 to 3.5 stars overall but it was a satisfying meal. read more

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