Food is good for the money. I like the crab legs, oysters, and steamed flat fish. Food was refill frequently. Service was attentive and cleaned off my table quickly so I can have room to eat more food. read more

we recently visited this place food is good so many options in buffet just need to improve customer service

Has a good variety of food, sushi and grilled fish, ribs and few more things. The flavors and quality wasn't bad for a buffet.just a bite pricey for dinner a family of four with kids over 12 have to expend around $150 .00, with the economy of this day no my a lot of family can do it. The service was ok very attentive bad slow for the amount of occupied tables. But the bill arrived very fast. The ambience and decor need to improve and the cleanliness too. I know that no much people like to go to buffet after Covid including my self but I like to give a chance to this local business establish for several year and star to open my self to go and try this kind of restaurant. read more

The worst thing about this place is the hygiene. The tables are sticky, floors are sticky. The plates aren't clean. The food is okayish. The seafood tastes slightly off. Especially the clams. The crab legs were fine. I just stopped eating cause I felt like it wasn't worth the risk. Burping kind of funny after. read more

The shrimp tempura (3) was bad. The orange chicken I think was undercooked The green beans were a bit to seasoned for my liking. And the rice was okay. I ended up having stomach upset/GI gut issues 20 minutes after me and my friends paid and left. Also the employees kept circling around me and my friends like we were gonna dine and dash and we are not like that at all. We pay for our food each time we go there. It was overall very uncomfortable for me and my friends tonight. read more

I'm biased because I grew up going to this buffet. The food is ok, but for the price it's not terrible ($23 per person at lunch compared to other places which are usually at least $10 more). For a busy lunch time we got seated in less than 10-15 minutes. I wouldn't say this place is the most clean, but it brings some good nostalgia and leaves you with a fully tummy. read more

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After watching a ig post, I wanted to try it out. Price was really inexpensive at $20.99 for ayce. They don't have sashimi at that price. Lots of selection, spicy spareribs, chicken wings and clams were standout items. Staff were very attentive and picked up our plates promptly. The restaurant was a bit dated but made up for value. I definitely would come back if I'm in the area read more

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Food was great, super crowded. When we arrived the wait was out the door. People posted in the front, there was no room to sit in the lobby. They gave us a number to wait for our party of 11. Wait was about 30mins. Once seated, we placed our order for drinks and started digging in. I personally love seafood- went straight for that, it surely didn't disappoint. Everything cool besides when it came to our refills. Server looked a bit annoyed when we asked for refills. Alright with busting plates when they seen it stacked. But other than that no biggie. Place is eat and hit it, as in get out of there quickly cause they want to seat the next party as quickly as possible. We'd definitely come back, just hope to get a different server next time around because of the lack of sourness when it came to our refills. read more

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This was an ok buffet. Lots of parking but mostly compact spaces and a few larger spaces along the perimeter. Food was just ok, but there's plenty and they always refill. Friendly and fast staff. read more

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My brother treated my mom and I for the Mother's Day all-you-can eat buffet. Without tip, the cost was a little over $120. All of us chose our favorite foods, mom had her shellfish, my brother had raw oysters and sushi, I had sushi, squid rings and veggies. It was super crowded, we waited for about one hour. This is the go-to place for AYCE, especially if you're a super big eater. As big as I am, there were lots of ladies that were actually heavier, LOL. The wait staff are super nice and hard working. It's somewhat loud, but you can have a comfortable conversation during your meal. Families took their moms here for Mother's Day, so it's a popular place. The food is fresh and delicious, and there were tons of people who chowed down several plates. I stuck with two full plates and was quite comfortable after the meal. Try this buffet with your family or friends when you are super hungry, you definitely won't be disappointed! read more

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Among the buffet options in Silicon Valley, Milpitas Buffet stands as an old establishment. The décor shows its age, but the operation team runs it with notable efficiency and consistency. Seafood - The Core Highlights * Oysters: Fresh, plump, and clean-tasting with no off-flavors -- pure briny sweetness. * Snow Crab Legs: Simply steamed, almost no seasoning, and most importantly, none of that long-frozen "freezer taste." For a buffet, this is rare quality. * Crawfish: Also steamed, carrying natural sweetness and firm texture, comparable to what I've had at dedicated seafood spots. These three items define my impression. If your goal is "all-you-can-eat seafood," this is easily one of the best values in the Bay Area. Hot Dishes and Other Stations * Wide variety, mostly American-Chinese fusion -- familiar flavors, but nothing extraordinary. * Sushi and desserts are plentiful, but overall quite average. * Noteworthy: all hot dishes are served at a truly proper temperature. The food is actually hot when you take it, which is surprisingly rare in buffets. Credit to the team for maintaining quality control. Service & Operations * Staff are friendly, quick to clear tables, and efficient in refilling stations. * Buffet trays remain full; there's almost no waiting. * The management clearly emphasizes smooth flow and consistency. Conclusion At around $34.99 per person for dinner, here's my verdict: * If you come for oysters, snow crab legs, and crawfish -- it's a solid 5-star seafood feast. * Factoring in the rest of the spread, which is decent but unremarkable, my overall rating lands at 4/5 stars. This is a buffet I will return to -- but with a very clear mission: seafood only. -- Dr. C Only writing for what truly deserves 5 stars. read more

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We came on a weekend to Milpitas Buffet because it was one of those days that we just wanted an old school buffet so here we were. The line outside and inside were crowded and there were a lot of people. The ambiance was mediocre although the chair was very comfortable. Now, let's get into the juicy part of the review, FOOD! If you are a fan of Chinese food or just anything cooked, I think you'll be surprised at how decent they are. I get it, people flame this place for not having the best food around but then let's get real, the price is extremely low for a buffet and you really get what you pay for. We did have some California roll and a piece or two of sushi, let's just say that I would recommend sticking to the cooked food. The selection of fruits are decent, the desert was okay, but they do provide frozen yogurt which is nice. Drinks are extra, so do keep that in mind if you do check this place out. 3 out of 5 in my book. Not the best, but let's say that I may come back if an ich comes around for Chinese buffet again. Would I recommend it? I think I can if you put in the perspective to the food you get on how much you're paying. You won't be blown away by any food but you'll get more than enough for what you were originally gonna eat. read more

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Milpitas Buffet has been around for years. My parents have always enjoyed it because of the wide mix of Chinese dishes, and I used to bring them here for birthdays and small celebrations. I recently came back with them again, and it definitely felt nostalgic. The food itself is decent overall. It isn't overly salty, though I do feel like there's a noticeable amount of MSG. There's a solid mix of protein options like crab, broccoli & beef, fish, fried/bbq chicken, and pork. However, nothing really stood out as particularly special or memorable. The sushi bar was limited, especially when it came to raw fish selections, and the dim sum items were unfortunately overcooked. One thing I didn't remember from previous visits was the Mongolian noodle station, which was a nice addition. We went during lunchtime, and the place was still very crowded, as it usually is. It's a pretty busy restaurant and the seating situation were very tight and close to each other. Otherwise, the staff did a great job staying on top of drink refills and clearing dirty plates quickly, which I appreciated. Parking is tight, so be mindful when coming here. Overall, this is a fine option for cheap eats and for groups or family gatherings, but personally, I'd rather spend a little more at another buffet for better food quality. read more

It was my mom's birthday. My dad treated the whole family to Milpitas Buffet. We didn't have any expectations going in but left disappointed nonetheless. The good: * Lots of seafood (oysters, clams, crab legs, crawfish, mussels etc.) * Variety of Chinese dishes * Lots of dessert options and soft serve * Staff was attentive The bad: * Flavor was lacking. Dishes were either bland, salty or oily * No air flow. We didn't go to AYCE but left smelling and needing showers ASAP The decor has seen better days. We did not get our money's worth. Definitely my first and last time at Milpitas Buffet. Sorry not sorry. read more

This is a big NO!!!!! Don't do it!!!!! I'm shocked it's still open. Nasty place. I seen roaches by the kitchen. The service is horrible. Rude. The ambience is whatever. read more

Good not great, Great service, good variety, stir fry section, plenty of meat and seafood, salad, veggies

4 stars....I mean, it's just a Chinese buffet, right? While the options are not that extraordinary, there are a few factors that I took in This is the first Chinese buffet, during a business hour lunch run even, where an employee asked how everything was. I barely sat down, and ge was treating me like he was a waiter. Oh, and prompt refills, too. I may be biased also because, due to wife's temporary diet restricts, were on a low fiber diet. Bur here....there were a lot of veggies...and cooked well. Eggplant was delicious, hot and sour soup was good, and all the standard fair at a Chinese buffet was nice and hot (except the buffalo wings....maybe stay away from those). It's a little pricey, but maybe I'm simply used to non-Bay Area prices. Ample amounts of sushi, too (not allowed to eat raw food, but you do). For a good buffet lunch, I'm sure you'll enjoy this place. read more

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I didn't have too much of an expectation but I just am not impressed by this buffet. Even with low expectations I feel the food misses the mark. There was barely a good selection and I feel the grill food was dry/cold. I'm also too scared to eat the sushi. Service was good. The wait staff was attentive. Ambiance is what you would expect out of any Chinese buffet. We were there for lunch and it just felt like people were circling the same couple dishes because the rest was disappointing. read more

We always go to Tomi Buffet for AYCE in San Jose. When I am in Washington, my family and I always go to Feast Buffet. It is like a tradition. When Theresa invited me to celebrate her birthday on Monday at CA Milpitas Buffet, I was excited to try something different. I was so eager that I arrived early and waited for almost an hour for the rest of our party to arrive to the restaurant. I am going to think twice about being punctual to a Vietnamese lunch date next time. The host was very nice and actually seated me in a cozy booth even though I was the only one from our party present. I stood near the bathroom, charging my phone so I can look out for the tall American man with white hair. His name is Paul who is Theresa's husband. This is a Chinese buffet but there was a good mix of people having lunch on Martin Luther's King Birthday. Paul is over 6'3" stood out because most of the people eating here were Asian like me. The sushi selection was very limited but who cares about the lack of rolls when the selection of hot foods was amazing! I am so over eating raw salmon with parasites anyways. They had steamed chicken feet and teriyaki chicken which is also on my blacklist... My body is a temple and I can't be digesting potential 3D printed Campbell soup chicken that might be infected with some undiagnosed coughing bird flu virus. Don't laugh but I want to remind you that undercooked pork has tapeworms and roundworms. At this rate, I am probably going to have to start cooking at home again. I am like the mother hen that doesn't allow her rooster or her chicks to consume poison on Saturdays. They are never going to be able to order Vietnamese shredded chicken sandwich and deep fried chicken tenders at Chili's again. This is why Milpitas Buffet is so perfect for me. It is filled with fresh seafood with the best Alaskan steamed legs and salted pepper crab. The fresh crustacean meat was plump and solid. They even had cooked and fresh oysters at the salad bar. I passed on their squishy oysters and will save my stomach for Whole Foods $1 oysters Amazon Prime Specials on Fridays. My purpose of my dietary restrictions is to preserve my health. I was a very good girl and ate everything that I served myself. Since I get reminded every weekend that there are starving children in Africa, I only got one piece of food from trays that looked good to me. Before I know it, my plates were filled like I was suffering from a bad case of gluttony. I definitely got my money's worth which was $33.99. This is their price for dinners and holidays. It was the same price for lunch and dinner (all day) since it was MLK Holiday. They don't close after lunch but the price per person does increase at 3:15pm on regular days. Milpitas Buffet offers senior discounts, with reports varying slightly but generally around $2 off for seniors or potentially a 10% discount, though it's always best to confirm the current offer directly with the restaurant as deals can change, especially given reports of recent price increases. The senior discount is around $2 off or 10% for seniors. Confirmation: Prices and discounts can change, so it's wise to call ahead or check at the restaurant. I am not sure who was really a senior (someone who is 65 years or older) at our table but they did not check ID since Paul's hair is all white. Theresa was ready to pull out her CA driver's license to prove that it was her birthday but our waitress said that we needed 5 people to be present in order for her to get the birthday meal for free. Apparently, their website is down so I can't verify free birthday meal guideline. Theresa was very disappointed because at Tomi Buffet you get a free meal if you are accompanied by only 2 paying adults. At least they gave her a lit chocolate piece of cake with some cherries on it and played the Happy Birthday song on the sound system. During lunch I found out that most people don't like to be stalked, especially the birthday girl. It is funny to me because the lady just wants to be her new best friend at church. Theresa has no idea what it would be like to be really harassed 24 hours a day. My best advice to her, "Don't sweat the small stuff; enjoy your retirement." My advice to you, go get some delicious Asian food at CA Milpitas Buffet with your little kids on the weekdays for lunch when the prices are the lowest at $20.99. Children under 3 years old eat for free. When I was scooping up the lychee and steamed taro buns for dessert, I was making a mental note to bring Superman and the rest of the kids here. They are going to LOVE this place. The girls wanted to come here last night but I told Everly that I already had the buffet for lunch. I am going to make them bike here from San Jose so they will eat like sinners. read more

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Great buffet in San Jose/Milpitas area! Wide variety, tasty food, and friendly, attentive staff. Highly recommend! read more

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Look this isn't a Vegas buffet. It's no frills and you get what you pay for. Come here for the crab legs and it's worthwhile. If you aren't a seafood person then it's not worth your money to come here. Dinner is now $34.99 per person. They have a limited sushi bar, variety of Chinese hot dishes, and Mongolian bbq station that's made to order. The hot food is very decent - love the walnut shrimp and chicken wings. There is soft serve ice cream too. If you're into buffets then this place is bang for your buck and good for groups. read more

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First of all, please go with not super high expectations. It is not a Las Vegas buffet but many of the dishes can be satisfying. I came here a week ago with my best friend, her husband, and another best friend to sample their food (to see if could host a 100+ after funeral lunch). Unfortunately, we couldn't make a reservation (we were willing to pay for 100+ people in advance) but we were told to show up. A week passed, and we were fortunate Milpitas buffet could accommodate a party of 145 lol. We went for lunch and I think it was about 24 dollars a person or so, I don't recall children price. As for the food, my personal favorite was the hot and sour soup they had enoki mushrooms. I am not a huge seafood person but all my friends loaded their plates full of clam, crab legs, and other sea creatures. They seemed to enjoy that. Furthermore, I liked how clean and organized the buffet was. I think the food tasted better on a Saturday, compared to when we came a week ago on a random Wednesday mid afternoon. As for ambiance, it's a buffet don't expect too much. But it's pretty typical and comfortable. Minimal decor but it is what it is, you're here for a buffet not for a luxury experience lol. read more

Date: Friday, September 20th, 2024 Time: around 6:45pm Party of: 3 Meal: Dinner *Dinner Buffet ($32.99) x3 *Soft Drink ($3.25) x3 I was craving crawfish. A friend was craving snow crab legs. What has both?! Milpitas Buffet! Luckily there was no wait when we arrived. Two of us arrived first and were seated immediately. Our third patron arrived shortly after. There's a wide variety of seafood here: oysters, clams, shrimp, fish, sushi, etc. And they refill the offerings pretty regularly. Once a fresh tray of crab comes out, there may be a rush, so don't be shy and just go for it! For a buffet, the food was fine. For me, the crab and crawfish were a little bland, so I hit up the sauces to flavor it up: melted butter, hot sauce, lemons, etc. I adore soup, so I tried a few. The hot and sour for me was too sweet. But the seafood one, grab some crab legs and add the meat to the soup. Add a lil white pepper and it's delish. Dessert was a plenty. They also have a soft serve machine. My friend hit up the stir fry station. Those plates are huge, so keep in mind when grabbing your ingredients. For the price and the seafood offerings, not a bad deal at all. Note: They don't have alcohol which was kind of a bummer. REVIEW #3567 read more

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Not bad for a Chinese seafood buffet, we had 3 people but we didn't get our money's worth like other people who were stacking their plates. One Latin dude put the whole plate of sushi on his plate. Wow! Sushi wasn't great but I didn't come here for sushi. Chinese food was better than Newark buffet. $20 weekday ($26 tax and tip) per person wasn't bad for lunch, Panda Express is already $12-13. read more

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It's like the typical Asian buffet. Variety of dishes to choose from. Especially seafood. The restaurant setting is just like other Asian buffets as well. The price has been going up since the first time I've been here. Fair amount of seating. Some dishes are pretty good. Some were just on the salty side. The sushi was alright tho. The dessert choices including ice cream was a plus. read more

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This is my second visit to Milpitas Buffet in four months. I highly recommend going for weekday lunchtime if you can. We went on a Tuesday at 12:30pm. It was quite busy, but the wait time was short, a few minutes to clear off the tables and they are very fast at getting people in and out, I never felt rushed as I have elsewhere. The food was kept hot and the kitchen brought out freshly cooked pans regularly. I've been here for late dinner and there was still a good variety, but less overall compared to lunch, understandably. For $19.99 and BTW seniors get $2 off that, it's a great deal for a great meal! I posted one photo only as we were pressed for time and we were hungry and wanted to try as much as we could. My first and second plates were the proteins. Then I did a vegetable, carb plate and last a fruit and sweets plate. I like their soft serve ice cream, I did the chocolate on a cone. A great buffet means...it tastes good or at least decent, nothing was bad, you leave there full, not craving anything more, your stomach and taste buds are satisfied. There were all kinds of folks of all ages there. Give it a try! I'll be back again. read more

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‍I fuxs with them hard. Love the variety, better than supreme crab in RWC! Take the kids

Had an overall decent experience at Milpitas Buffet. The food was okay nothing standout, but there was a good variety and I was definitely able to get full. It's a reasonable option if you're craving a buffet and don't have anything specific in mind. Not bad for a casual visit. read more

Been coming here for a few years now, the cooks constantly get rotated, but it's still pretty consistent food . I like to hear the area surrounding it is OK and the actual business is pretty big. read more

If depression opened a buffet. This place should be studied by scientists. How do you mess up every single dish? It's like the chef Googled "how to ruin food" and followed it to the letter. Zero flavor. I've had hospital meals with more soul. I'd rather lick a battery than eat here again. The "buffet" had fewer options than a gas station snack aisle. I've seen more variety in a toddler's lunchbox. The trays looked like they were filled with leftovers from a punishment camp. The staff? Absolutely feral. Rude, confused, and apparently locked in a personal mission to make every customer feel like an inconvenience. Nobody spoke English, which would be fine if they didn't treat me like I just farted in church every time I asked a question. I said, "Excuse me," and got hit with a death stare and a sigh like I'd ruined their week. And get this--when I paid with my card, they looked at me like I'd just tried to pay in Monopoly money. Full meltdown. Sorry I didn't roll up with a sack of unmarked bills like I'm buying black market eggs. Save your money, your stomach, and your will to live. This place is where joy goes to die. If you're thinking of eating here, do literally anything else. Eat gravel. Chew your shoelaces. Lick a stranger. You'll thank me later. read more

A lot of foods to choose . Services are good and friendly ..............................................end oh the story........ read more

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Used to be a favorite of mine. Prices have gone up significantly while the service has gotten worse. If you go an hour before closing they stop serving new food & all you will have are leftover scraps. They are also dishonest & lied about offering a free birthday meal for our party of four and ended saying we needed five people. Also, be prepared for staff to glare & kick you out 10 minutes before closing. This place is not worth visiting anymore. read more

Keep it simple, don't waste your money, the only food decent iOS the fried chicken wing, for the same price you can eat somewhere better

I tried almost everything. They definitely gotten better with the food quality. Oysters have been on point! Crabs is a hit or miss and everything else is decent. I recommend if u like seafood read more

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Food was mid! Service was horrible... hostile customer service. Couldn't even enjoy my meal with out being stared down by the workers waiting on free tables for the next paying customer. No music playing just chaos in the background. Definitely recommend to take your money somewhere else.... read more

3.3 stars! This particular buffet has been here for years, and it is sortof a pillar in the community. It's everything you expect of a Chinese buffet. Large crowds, hectic servers, and the carpeted floors. But the food is as expected. Glad they still have seafood and crab legs for dinner. Cant beat the price. It's not a luxury Las Vegas buffet, but theres something nostalgic about buffets like this. read more

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I don't recommend this place as I was passing to get plate of food one of the employees that was there picking up the plates took her phone out and accidentally hit me on my arm. I passed by and asked her please say sorry she looked at me like if I was crazy, not just that they thought that we were not gonna pay! I was there with my family. She ran after us . When my husband was paying she walked up on us like we werent paying. read more

your average local buffet. a long wait time on weekends for mediocrity, but it can be good value. the tables could be cleaner, and the space is pretty cramped. i just shovel plates of the black bean clams and grab heaps of snow crab. i'm too scared to touch the salad bar, but all the cooked items are fair game. the soups can be a bit bland. i like the chow mein bar. i don't hold high expectations, but this place houses a lot of childhood memories. read more

My mom really really wanted to go to Milpitas Buffet but I knew the restaurant has bad reviews. But it's one of her favorite places, so I agreed to go and let's just say, I really don't have a reason to go back. The buffet offers a lot of items from seafood, to soups, to different meat dishes, dim sum, desserts, and so much more. However, I thought the quality was not that great. For example, the short ribs and also the bigger ribs were so chewy. Not tender at all. I felt like I was a dog gnawing on a bone and getting nowhere LOL. Also, some of the fried items were very soggy and oily. The crab legs were really dry inside and with all that work cracking the legs open, it's pretty much like a strip of brown meat which doesn't look that appetizing. I'm a big fan of ice cream and I normally finish all of my ice cream from anywhere. However, the soft serve ice cream here tastes like water and not like vanilla at all. I seriously didn't even finish it. One great thing that Milpitas Buffet has is good service which I experienced during the whole time I was there. But yeah, for $31 a person for dinner, totally not worth it. I would rather take that $31 and go to and all you can eat hot pot or Korean barbecue restaurant. read more

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Not really sure why this place is so busy. The food was lukewarm, bland, and felt like low quality overall. The server seated our group uncomfortably close to another party, which made the experience feel awkward. On top of that, we were interrupted mid-meal so the server could charge each of us individually for our plates. I'm not sure if that's their usual practice, but it was odd especially because we were the only Hispanic group. I'm not one to come to conclusions but I didn't see anyone else being treated the same way. read more

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