This place is so good for the price. I came here per my dad's request on Father's day and it was pretty busy! Luckily we were only a party of 3 so we were sat within 15 minutes. The food selection is vast so it's easy for anyone to find at least a few items they like. My personal favorites were the cream cheese wontons, fried rice and the coconut shrimp. I tried a few things that I didn't particularly like but that's the beauty of a buffet, I don't need to eat more of/commit to food I don't like! The food was all pretty fresh looking to keep up with the fast pace crowds hitting the buffet lines. The dessert selection was great and they have a very fun chocolate fountain, the chocolate in it is actually really good too and not that weird waxy chocolate you get in fountains sometimes. I will note that the ice cream bin doesn't seem very sanitary with so many people reusing the same scoop over and over. Another thing I didn't enjoy was the cream puffs, I'm not sure if I got a bad one or if they all tasted like this but mine seriously tasted like spoiled milk. Everyone that we interacted with was pleasant from the hostess, to our server and the person who checked us out. Our server was also pretty good about keeping our waters filled. Overall a very enjoyable experience! I look forward to coming back again soon. read more

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This place is ratchet. It makes Golden Coral seem like a five star buffet. I came here because I was searching for Mongolian bbq/grill and this was the only thing that popped up in the area. The Hibachi /Mongolian grill was subpar. No sauces to customize noodles and limited veggies (not even broccoli). Water also tasted like tap water. TWICE, I got death stares when I was trying to see what food was available. I saw people lined up in one area so I went up to see what they were waiting for... and I receive the coldest looks ever as if I wanted to cut in front... I didn't even have a plate in my hand....Later found out that it was the crab legs of snow crab. Definitely Not my cup tea type of restaurant when the people are ready to fight for food even though it's BUFFET and there is plenty of food. Also the food is mediocre at best. I make my own fried rice and crab ragoons at home and mine are way better. The only selling point of this place is that it is AYCE, but I'd take a Golden Corral any day over this place. read more

The area was good and the food was delicious. The workers are very hard workers. The chocolate fountain is the best thing. The area is clean and well maintained. read more

5 stars alert This place is really good, They got a huge variety everything from sushi to Chinese food, seafood, and my favorite is the hibachi grill where you just build your own plate with noodles, green peppers, mushrooms, whatever you want. I came here for my birthday and that deal is actually legit half off on your birthday and even up to five days after. Staff is really friendly too, especially the girl at the register, she always makes you feel welcome and gets you seated quick. Service is solid. Just make sure you come hungry and bring the whole family, there's a lot to choose from. On Fridays and Saturdays they have crab legs, yeah they're cold but honestly still taste good. For like $25+, it's definitely worth it. They also got lunch, so check the menu. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.Nice anclean when I came in . #BuffetEats #AllYouCanEat #FoodSpots #WorthIt #FoodieFinds read more

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Me and my husband are buffet lovers and we were surprised that there was a buffet in pacific beach! I would say this buffet is a hidden gem because they offer crab legs on friday and saturday evenings for less than $30 on top of all the other food you can get. They even have a hibachi station which you won't really find at the cheaper buffets so I was surprised. The food is ok but the hibachi and crab legs alone make it worth it. Not only that but there is literally no wait. We came on a saturday night during graduation week too. Other buffets in san diego would most definitely have a wait but this place wasn't crowded at all. read more

Great Plaza Buffet - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Super fast service to get in. Fantastic food and dessert. Highly recommend Great Plaza Buffet. My mom loved coming here..... read more

Great Plaza Buffet - After a full tummy. Time for a nap =))) - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Lots of option ! Brought a group of young people here and they loved it ! They have an amazing for for the lunch buffet ! My favorite item here was the honey walnut shrimp ! To die for !! Restaurant was clean , service was fast ! Definitely some place I'd come again read more

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You compare to other buffets not restaurants, The staff are very helpful and respectful, clearing the used dishes quickly, even opening some bottle of wine when my hand was hurting. The food quality does vary depending on what you choose to eat. The salmon is always good, so is the Brooklyn chicken, and the different soups. The many salads are fine, though they have lots of dressing. I liked their Mongolian station, but I am to Andy to wait for it, but it is reasonably good, with limited sauce selection. The chicken was done great. The many deserts are fine,though I do not like chocolate fountain that is usually overwhelmed with kids. The place is quiet if you do not next to a TV. I do like the sesame coated peanuts. We enjoy that place, and is usually greeted with familiarity as we come in by Mimi. We go there once or twice on Saturdays. read more

Amazing food the service is amazing. They're on it. They come pick their plate and they just know i'm from Riverside California and my cousin told me about this place. It's amazing. I love it. read more

Great Plaza Buffet - The food from the buffet - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

Food: I wouldn't say every item is a hit, but the Snow Crabs are the standout. They are on par with, or just slightly below, the quality of a Las Vegas AYCE buffet. While the crabs aren't huge, they are fresh and flavorful, which is what matters most. They also serve larger shrimp than most competitors and have a solid teppanyaki station. The fruit and ice cream were a highlight--the strawberries were nearly twice the size of what you usually see. At $27 (including snow crabs), the value is unbeatable. The sushi could be fresher, but since I wasn't there for sashimi, it was a moot point. Even so, the squid sushi was decent; my wife had over 10 pieces. We stick to what the vendor does best. Service: The service was fair and efficient, despite the heavy crowds. I noticed more male servers here than at similar spots; in a typical Chinese buffet setting, that often leads to very direct communication (e.g., "I know," "Okay"). Since I'm used to this style, I didn't mind--their intentions were good and the service was fast. Ambiance: The restaurant is a decent size and very clean. The interior feels a bit dated, but that wasn't a dealbreaker for me at all. Bottom Line: If you love snow crab, this is easily one of the best Chinese buffet values in Orange County. read more

Not so great buffet. I generally don't expect much from a cheaper end buffet, but this one is a bit on the worst side. Sushi - was like 3 days old. I mean I'm sure it was made today, you can tell by the rice but the fish and everything, it was bad. I feel like gas station sushi would be better. I saw the lady cutting up salmon and that fish still looked half frozen. Just no. Also, one of them had a long strand of hair embedded in it. I told the staff behind the counter, she took it, pulled the hair out and put it aside. I can't confirm if she put the exact same one back on the stand, let's just say if she didn't throw it away, what do you think they did with it? Dim sum options - just above room temp so, no bueno. Curry in their marinate. The porkchop, chicken wings, even their kale salad had them. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, I'm not a fan of curry so I'm just calling it out as I've never had Indian curry in my food in a Chinese restaurant. It was unexpected. They have very limited selections, compared to other buffet places. The place was just damp and blah looking. Just spend the money on a meal you'll actually enjoy. read more

Great Plaza Buffet - Hibachi, the only thing I enjoyed on this place. - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

This is easily the best asian buffet-type restaurant in San Diego. I've been coming here for many years on a regular basis. The food, salad bar, deserts, soup station and live-cooked grill are all consistently great. They even a variety of sushi to choose from. It's extremely well staffed and I don't think there's another similar restaurant that can rival this place - it's a gem. read more

Very disappointing most of the times just because of tall front desk girl Mimi. She's just very rude! idk why you would have attitude when working with people. Last time I came in she didn't even say hello and just walk away from me and was same rude during check out. Their food is really good tho! I take stir fry its fresh and delicious especially for that price! So yeah if it wasn't rude staff it could've been 5 stars. read more

Great Plaza Buffet - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

The food was great! Definitely family friendly place. My kids enjoyed the variety of foods. Great food selection, variety of meats, veggies, and dessert. It was worth going. Staff were nice, restrooms were clean, servers were attentive. Great experience. read more

For 18.99 per person for lunch, you honestly cannot complain too much. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the restaurant itself was clean. The food however was just absolutely not good. It was either flavorless, or just tasted absolutely wrong. They even somehow messed up the honeydew melon, which was not good at all. The only thing worth enjoying was the miso soup. Overall, not terrible, but not a good experience. read more

Delicious . Good price. Food is fresh. Definitely coming back again Service good . Ambiance well. read more

Great Plaza Buffet - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was delicious, service was wonderful, and price was exceedingly reasonable. And the restaurant had truly variety of dishes: all clean and fresh. read more

Amazing food and service! The food was great and the staff was very nice! Would come back.

No quality food and no customer service conclusion if u are a food lover and appreciate the taste of your food, this place isn't the place to go read more

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Today's visit wasn't as good as it has been lately. The food wasn't as hot as usual. NO problem with the cold items. No problem with the food taste or quality. It took a long time for my table to be bussed. It took a really long time to get my bill. It was thier turn to have a bad day. read more

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Hello just wanted to let you guys know that this place was extremely good upset I can't bring a topaware in to take some home really recommend excellent service 100% delicious read more

The variety is insane - everything from sushi to seafood, prime rib, pasta, and so much more. The food is always fresh, and the staff is super friendly. My favorite spot is the seafood tower, where I load up on crab legs, shrimp, and oysters. The prime rib is always tender, and the desserts are decadent. It's a great value for the price, and I always leave feeling full and satisfied. read more

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Well you cooked dishes, fresh Japanese sushi, sashimi, etc. Very reasonable price. This is a popular restaurant for sure. We loved it. At the final we got fortune cookies, which said sooo true and realistic for all of us. We were impressed. read more

I've gone here for years. Great Buffet! All you can eat. There is a huge variety of fresh, delicious Asian and American food, salads, fruits, deserts, ice cream. You can even choose fresh items and they will cook them for you! They also serve wine, coffee, tea, soda. It's a huge space, where you can leisurely enjoy your food - And very reasonable price. The services was always good too. read more

We love the noodles. Have only been for lunch but want to try the dinner crab legs. Employees are friendly read more

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Very affordable. Food options are great. The Mongolian grill is better than most places. Service is good. Can't complain much about the food because the price makes it worth it. This place deserves more customers. read more

Súper Yummies! Me and my boyfriend come once every two weeks. We love the variety of food and that no one bothers us. They provide good service, it's a buffet so what I mean by that is they offer refills often. The front desk lady is so sweet as swell! read more

Honestly, had a wonderful time here! For a buffet, this spot had a lot of great options. The pepper chicken was so good.. I'd go back just to eat my weight in it. I wish they elaborated on what specific items were in the sushi roll options to help decide whether or not I'd like something to avoid food waste. Good salad options and loved the build your own bowl where they cook it in front of you! read more

Was amazing very good with flavor !!!service was perfect they did what they had to!!!they were very ambiance with every

Wow I LOVE an Asian buffet. Any food snobbery I may have goes straight out the window when I am faced with a never-ending supply of coconut shrimp and a chocolate fountain. I've spent many a childhood birthday main-lining hot and sour soup, I've impressed (horrified) many an out-of-state relative with the amount I can eat in one sitting, and I once scared the entire family at an adjacent table with the aggressive efficiency with which I cracked crab legs with my bare hands and teeth. Anyways. It was my turn to pick a dinner spot for my friends and me, and this is where I made them come. Buffet prices have gone up up UP since the pandemic, and they are high enough to make even me, an unabashed buffet lover, think twice about the cost-to-food-quality ratio. However, I had a great time at Great Plaza Buffet, and will definitely return! First of all, I gotta highlight the fact that this buffet is in a shopping plaza, so parking is a breeze. A huge plus given the typically difficult nature of PB parking. As soon as you walk in you see some dingy candy and toy dispensers, as well as a claw machine full of off-brand cartoon characters. Off to a good start ! My party came around 5PM and got seated promptly but there were still a decent number of people. The dining area is vast and there were entire back sections that were empty, though the place still felt pretty lively. There were several screens playing sports all around the dining space. We put our bags down before I bee-lined to the sashimi. They had tuna, salmon, mackerel, and red snapper, as well as seaweed salad and squid salad. The salmon and red snapper were my favorites. They both looked pretty vibrant and fresh, and I didn't taste any funkiness. I like the soft, chewy texture of the salmon and the firmer bite of the snapper. I never get nigiri because rice fills you up, but they also had squid and eel there. Most of their sushi rolls don't have raw fish, but I did nab a piece of rainbow roll. On my way back to our table, I swung by the crab legs to pick up a plate for the table. The crab legs varied a bit in quality, but were not the worst ones I've ever had at a buffet. The first batch I took from was probably over-salted, but the second batch I got later was fine. I got one nasty crab leg that was clearly not fresh, and tasted like ammonia, but the rest of the ones I had ranged from a bit bland to pleasantly sweet. I tried cocktail sauce for the first time and it was just alright. I prefer my crab legs plain. After my table demolished a plate of crab, I started in on the cooked foods. The dim sum was limited but I was THRILLED to see that they had chicken feet. All together I ate two chickens' worth of feet (4). They were incredibly tender and flavorful, with chewy, sticky-sweet meat that fell off the bone. I've had worse chicken feet at actual dim sum places. Their hot foods were fairly standard buffet fare: fried rice, baked salmon, beef broccoli, baked shrimp and mussels. The only thing I was missing was the black bean stir-fried clams. I need to shout out their ribs as they were pretty tender and flavorful! The stir fried baby octopus was also very soft, thoroughly-seasoned, and delicious. No gummy seafood here! The fried chicken was a miss for me though, since it didn't taste that crispy. The hot and sour soup is a must for me at buffets, and I will always find space in my stomach for it. I skipped desserts as I was too full, but I had a few cubes of very sweet watermelon and a tiny scoop of ice cream. Throughout our dining experience, service was polite and prompt in clearing our table. We had a fun chat with the front desk guys about the wall of shame (dine-n-dashers), before waddling out of the buffet. This was a wonderfully nostalgic experience, and I am glad to see that this buffet, so reminiscent of the ones I loved years ago, survived the pandemic. I hold buffets to a different standard than regular restaurants, and Great Plaza indeed lives up to its name. I had a Great time there! read more

Great Plaza Buffet - Plate 1, sashimi, seaweed salad, octopus, chicken feet - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Most of their food was cold, unless it was just coming out of the kitchen, in all honesty I don't recommend this place, as soon as I walked in I knew I should walk right out, but it was late and we were hungry so we gave it a shot, we usually go to Natsumi, but today they were closed. Service was okay, no one was rude. read more

0 STARS - This place is what happens when disengaged management meets terrible workers. The manager was more concerned with how her Y2K fashion trucker hat looked than how her ignored customers felt. The cooks are good. The quality of their ingredients are horrible and should be inspected by the health department. The space has plenty of tables. It just doesn't have competent staff to tend to anyone to clear trash, used plates, or provide a simple refill. Come in with no expectations and you'll leave with a stomach ache and some bug bites from whatever crawls up your leg from their disgustingly outdated floors and furniture. read more

Tuesday is very crowded. A lot of seafood is offered. It typical flavor of an Asian buffet nothing special. No Salmon sushi is available. Reasonable price. The restaurant is very clean and the stuff are friendly. read more

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This is a decent Chinese buffet. Not gourmet, not the best Chinese food, but a nice decent reasonably priced buffet. There's even a senior discount! Nice selection of sushi, great hot & sour soup, and lots of other choices (American and Chinese). Counters are kept clean, food is kept full, fresh and hot. Good service, too. read more

So much better than I expected. Best hot and sour soup I've had in 20 years and really a wonderful selection of really good food. I wish I lived here so I could go more often, but I will visit whenever I am in Southern California. Also, great Mongolian barbecue! read more

Chow mein was fresh; ice cream was fantastic, mussels and shrimp were tasty Also had some stir fry broccoli from the beef & broccoli mix; The meh: -Chicken Feet is underseasoned (also no chili oil offered) -Squid was chewy -Soup was a skip, so much vinegar I DID get my moneys worth of food here so value can be had here; however you want to be eating sushi, raw fish to really make it worth it. Back home in Vegas, we have a cheaper option. But this would be my only visit here if for just the chicken feet read more

Me and my girlfriend came here one afternoon to see what they have to offer as soon as we walk in we were hit with a bad odor. Food was not good everything look over cooked or not cooked at all.Prices was crazy $60 for two people . Please beware. read more

We had lunch here today , where surprise with the renovation they have made with the entire place which was very nice, food was generously offered above average, just want to suggest if we there was more light inside the place could really nicer.they just need to use more lights in the place. read more

The food here was alright, nothing much stood out to me. The best thing here is the noodles that you can get cooked to order. As somebody with a nut allergy, the ice cream station worried me. I saw that there was a pistachio ice cream. The fact that you scoop your own ice cream with the same utensil is not good because there was cross contamination between the ice cream. Besides that, the service was pretty good. Our drinks got refilled when we were grabbing our food and our dirty plates were taken away. read more

Great Plaza Buffet - Noodles - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Really delicious and AUTHENTIC Chinese dishes! Esp for the pricing , $25 adult and $2 fountain drink, unheard of. If this spot was in Orange County , Rowland height it would kill. I'm super picky but everything we tried we loved. Flan was more like egg tart but I love egg tart. The cream bun was actually delicious egg yolk filling, YUMM. Service was great- dishes cleared and drinks refilled. Vibes were typical of a buffet. Left super full and satisfied. read more