one of my favorite buffets ever! i go her once a week and it's always a go to. unlike most buffets, paradise has food that focuses on quality. there's always the same food every time but the quality is way better than any of the other chinese buffets i also like how paradise allows you to put your own sauces. other buffets make the stir fry way too salty so it's nice having to put your own sauce the fish is also great, there's only a few types of fish out but they're all not fishy and pretty good quality it's always clean here and i'm always seeing workers cleaning or refilling the food. service is also always friendly read more

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I went here a few years ago with some friends and the experience stuck with me throughout all these yeasts. After coming back recently, it's good to see that it hasn't changed. The food is plentiful, fresh and no doubt delicious, but focuses more on Asian-focused meals, so don't expect a massive variety from your typical buffets. The entire place is well lit to show how much they care to show how pristine they keep everything in this beast of a modernized buffet. As for the service, they pride themselves on being friendly and attentive to what we need. I recommend coming to this place if you love sushi, mongolian BBQ, & their cakes being prime highlights here, but be cautious of the long wait times to be seated. read more

Went here for lunch on a Saturday with my wife and kid. The line was long but moving it took 25 min to get seated. They had good selections and the quality is not bad some good. Great dessert selections too! The only bad Thing would be the sushi the staff doesn't know how to cut raw fish and the rice isn't cooked well. Overall would come back here for the good quality and the price is very affordable unlike most places being $35-$40. Also the place is pretty clean and good staff service they're very helpful and friendly. read more

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We enjoyed the 4th of July brunch! Arrived right at the opening at 11am and found a long line, but thankfully, the service was quick. For our large party, a 10% tip was already included, although we didn't have a dedicated waiter. The food was delicious during the opening hours, with sushi made fresh at the counter. The water cups were clear, while the blue cups were used for other drinks. Plus, there was parking available, might get over packed read more

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Restaurant are okay and sad no actual seafood for Thursday evening at 6pm especially no crabs .... Waiters and waitresses are very nice and helpful. Cashier lady not that friendly even tell her a child bday seem don't believe it even with a school ID plus shown the school portal with the birthday month & date. Far as everything foods okay read more

My family and I love to come here and enjoy the different kinds of food they offer here to satisfy all of our unique cravings. The service is always friendly and nice and it stays pretty clean despite the heavy traffic it gets. read more

Average buffet spot. Nothing too special. They have a big salad bar and probably the best part is the Mongolian bbq counter; grab a bowl, put in what you want and let them cook it for you. Came during lunch and there were plenty of seatings. You pick your spot. Overall, average spot. read more

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If you are looking for any buffet just to enjoy a wide variety of decent quality food at a reasonable price, Paradise Buffet is for you. If you don't need tons of seafood, this buffet is unbeatable in terms of price in this area. The affordability means I can come regularly whenever I just want the fun of eating 50 different foods all at once for dinner. Birthday person eats free on their birthday (exact day only, ID required) and seniors get a discount. Service is good; the staff are friendly and are fairly good at keeping used plates off your table. I love the variety of food items, and making your own Mongolian BBQ style noodles is always a fun time. Dessert selection is robust, lots of cake. More Western style, so think sweet cakes and pies and such. read more

This is a very decent buffet at a great price. There are a lot of variety of food and they seem fresh. Sushi had a decent selection. They have Teppanyaki with a buzzer when your food is ready. Although it was a little bland and we had to use lots of sauce. There is also an ice cream dispenser which was good. The place is quite large and the line to get in went outside the restaurant. The parking lots is large. Staff were friendly. read more

I really wanted to try this place, and hubby and I were in the area so it was the perfect time. We had the senior lunch at 1 pm plus a drink which came out to $37 which was a steal. The service was friendly and I liked the tall ceiling and air conditioning. The food was meh. To be honest I should have tried the Mongolian bbq but I just chose from the hot menu. The chow mein noodles were over cooked and the egg roll had a weird flavor. I liked the fried chicken and baked chicken wings. The hot & sour soup was not good. The dessert was not bad . My husband said the salad was good. The sushi did not look appetizing. I really wanted to like this place, but sadly I was somewhat disappointed. I really liked that the price though. read more

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Opening in 1998, Paradise Chinese Buffet in Montebello is the original of the four Paradise brands in the LA area. This location was recently named one of three LA area buffets in the top 150 in the country, based on Google reviews. I've been to a lot of buffets (Chinese and otherwise), and this was near the top, especially based on the price. We came about 30 minutes after its 11 am opening, and the place was already packed with a line waiting to get in. You pay first, getting water and soda cups at checkout (plates are plentiful near the buffet itself). Emmelyn was the check-in associate, and she was joyful and friendly, putting a smile on my wife's face after a stressful drive through LA traffic. We found out that my wife's lunch was free because it was her birthday. Lunch pricing is $15.19 (M-F), minus $1 for seniors and military. Refillable soda is $2.99. It's find your own seating, and we grabbed the first seats we could find. -- being super crowded meant the food was constantly being replenished and kept fresh. It also meant a lot of line (inadvertent) line cutting and careful, slow movements...need to be careful for sure. -- the taste of the food was good, mainly because most things were turning over quickly. However, the selection of dishes wasn't huge, and the soups didn't look too good. -- I focused on the sushi and was satisfied. They had different type simple rolls and nigiri, with soy sauce at each table. They also had a bottle of eel sauce to douse your rolls with more, if you want. Towards the end, discovered a New Zealand green mussel dish in a hot chili sauce, which I took full advantage of. -- the must get is the Mongolian Grill, which dominates the center of the restaurant. There were three types of sliced frozen meat (beef, chicken, pork), a variety of vegetables (including my favorite, baby corn), and various runny sauces that you pour on top when done. Once your bowl is complete, you need to give it to the operator. But here its a bit different: it operates on a unique system that I've only seen here. In the front counter, there are 20 spots where numbered pager sits. Once a person fills up a bowl with raw ingredients, they place it on the next available pager spot, taking the pager with them. Once the food is cooked, the pager goes off. You then exchange the bowl in your spot, with the pager...and the cycle continues. I asked myself what would happen if all 20 pagers were taken, and decided if that happened, you would have to wait since there would be no more space on the grill for your plate anyway. The system worked really well, with all three of us taking advantage of it. Taste wise, I've had better but certainly not for that price. And I just love the efficiency of it all. -- soft serve ice cream was available, and it was very thick and creamy (though a bit off in taste). My wife also mentioned that you can get cotton candy as well. -- Service was good, with an employee in a hostess outfit personally letting us know that she was there to assist us, including getting drinks. She did clear dishes when necessary, but also seemed to be supervising our section. What's interesting is that the same report mentioned King Buffet in Garden Grove, which now seems to be another branch of the Paradise chain. So need to be leery of such reports not being current...but in this case, following its suggestion paid off. read more

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Decent and cheap. What do you expect for lunch $15.95. It was actually exceeded my expectations. Clean, nice staffs, food are always refilled so quickly. Highly recommended read more

Yooooo!!! We were hesitant , but we are glad we came. And we will most definitely be back !! Thank you so much for your delicious food , family vibe , and absolutely great prices !! Wow!! Service was quick and we were seated right away. read more

I learned the hard way that the hype is due to the lower price point. The quality is not high. We left feeling disappointed -- nothing was tasty. We came for the sushi. There were very few nigiri varieties. As depicted, the tuna and salmon were always out. The sushi rolls offered had little fish. Not assembled by a chef. I make better looking and better tasting rolls at home. My boys were so frustrated. The next thing we wanted to try was the Mongolian bbq as not all buffets have a station like this. It was disgusting. Everything tasted burnt from all the brown on the surface. This lady was so far behind, she not only did not clean the grill, she started putting the plastic bowls DIRECTLY ON THE HOT GRILL SURFACE. It was a long wait to get cooked food. We took one bite and had to toss the whole thing. This lady also did not add any broth to the bowls. If you've been to real Mongolian BBQ place, the chef helps each order get a nice flavor with added broths and monitoring what needs what to cook properly. The food we got here was a mess of burn and unflavored bleh. Remember the plastic bowls on the grill... Carcinogenic... I'm Chinese and the Chinese food was BAD. The beef and broccoli - the people cooking the beef did not drain the beef fat. So greasy and heavy. I again must assume they are not hiring chefs. Who makes this kind of rookie mistake batch after batch? Is there no manager supervising the quality of the food? The shrimp here mostly came from a frozen bag. There were whole shell on shrimp that was so overcooked that they stuck to the shell. I joked that this was purposeful to slow people down. Dessert bar was tasteless. I ran out of things to try. Disappointing to not have found even one thing to enjoy. I think the root of the problem are the bus boys or girls manning stations where a cook should have been. There was a long line to get in. Don't be duped. It's for the low price. Go elsewhere for a few more dollars. We won't be return customers. read more

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Food selection is little. Only thing worth eating is the prime rib cut Going Monday - Thursday before 5pm is quite the deal Great deal to eat for Seniors, Ages 60+ read more

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Our first time going to the Paradise Buffet in Montebello, and it's been on my bookmark for a while. We were craving for AYCE buffet today, so we decided to try this place. Their price is very reasonable and affordable. Adult price $20.69 (same price for the whole day on Sunday), and senior price $19.69. We got there around 1:20 p.m. today, and we lined up for less than 10 minutes, then the server took us to a table to be seated. They have many different varieties of food, including Japanese (sushi), Chinese hot food, Mongolian BBQ, American food, and desserts. But don't expect that they have much seafood. (only shrimps, crabs & mussels, but NO clams, Oysters, or King Crab legs because you paid only $20.69.) The sushi quality was decent, they were fresh, but the sushi rice was not soft enough, and they were kinda dry. We liked that they had different sushi rolls, but without sashimi. For the Chinese hot food, the quality was mediocre. Some flavors were a bit salty. However, we liked the pork ribs, the mushrooms were very delicious and flavorful, and some noodles. The soups were okay. I had the clam chowder. We liked the Mongolian BBQ section because they had a lot of ingredients for you to choose from, and the section was big. It's different than other AYCE places, just providing a small section. We also liked that they gave you a number with a pager and let you know when your order is ready, then you go pick up. (Smart idea that you don't need to stand there, and you can go back to your table or get other stuff- decrease the clutter of people waiting.) Even though the meat quality was frozen and dry, we liked that they offered a lot of ingredients to choose from.) American food section- they had Mac N Cheese, French Fries, Pizza, fried chicken, fried shrimp, some mashed potatoes, etc.). I didn't try a lot of this section, so I couldn't comment on this section. Another plus that we liked was the dessert section. Many AYCE buffet places in the San Gabriel Valley (besides the buffets in Vegas) don't have many dessert options, or their desserts are not good. However, Paradise Buffet has many dessert options, and their desserts were decent. Their soft serve ice cream was so good, and they even had cotton candy. In conclusion, we liked their sushi (not the sushi rice), pork ribs, Mongolian BBQ (lots of varieties & ingredients), and desserts (cakes & ice cream). For the hot Chinese food, they were mediocre. Good service and friendly staff. Overall, I would give them 3.5 stars for the price we paid. read more

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I have been coming for dinner when I don't want to cook. It is easy to get table if you come a bit early, and on the weekdays. The staff always nice and they keep picking up the dishes esp when it is not too busy. read more

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3.7 stars. Quality is on the lower side but that is to be expected for the price you are paying. Came with a party of 4 and it was around $20 per head. The selection of food was decent but the quality of each item was on the lower side. They have a Mongolian stir fry bbq in the middle that was not bad. You can customize what you want and add whatever sauces. The ingredients looked fresh but the meat became pretty tough and dry after it was cooked. There's sushi in this place but the quality is very low. The fish wasn't that fresh and the sushi rice was a touch undercooked. Overall, this is a pretty decent buffet that'll make you full. read more

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Came on a weekday for dinner. Just about everything here is self serve; paid upfront given a beverage cup and you find your own table, grab your food, drink, and utensils. The only service we received was when our plates were cleared one time during the 90 minutes that we were there. Food variety was limited and most items' quality ranged from bland to overcooked. Mongolian BBQ station had questionable food safety concerns with the raw chicken swimming in a mixture of melted ice and chicken blood. Pleasantly surprised that I didn't get food poisoning from any of the food I ate there. Their pricing is very budget oriented. So, if your goal is to fill up as much as possible on a low budget, this is a good spot for you. If you're looking for high quality and variety, you're better off looking elsewhere. The old adage you get what you pay for holds true here. read more

05/08/2025 Came here today for an early Mother's Day dinner, we have a guest coming on Sunday so no time for Mother's Day Dinner. This place used to be decent but it sucks now, everything lacks flavor and they no longer have Meatloaf which what I came for. No Prime rib today. They had some pork ribs with nearly zero BBQ sauce. The Fantail fried shrimp had no flavor, the string beans and broccoli were under cooked and hard. The sushi, chicken wings was tasteless about the only thing that actually had flavor was the wasabi and hot and sour soup. I bought a soda for my daughter the Sprite Zero came out as carbonated water. Someone was told but nothing was done about it. The staff was friendly and cleared out plates fast. This place is going Downhill fast I would not come back here. read more

The worst buffet I have ever been to. You get what you pay for, and lesson is learned. Good food isn't cheap, and cheap food isn't good. I won't repeat due to nothing I could find that was good and the crowded room. $17 total for lunch and tax. $3 tip. read more

Even though it was quite a drive for me to get there, overall I really enjoyed it. We were meeting here to celebrate my friend's mother birthday. It's located in a large plaza with multiple businesses around, so parking near the front of the buffet, it's a hit or miss. I was able to find parking fairly quickly. As you walk into the buffet, it's a single line to pay. After that, we were greeted by a host which directed us to where our party was located. As for the food: 1) the sushi was great compared to some other buffets that I have visited in the past. They have a machine that creates the blocks of rice for sushi making. 2) the Mongolian grill is available for those who would like some. 3) Dessert area is nice and clean at all times. So for the 4-stars is that 4) Drinks: they only have one soda machine for the entire buffet. In addition, it's tuck between the the cash register and the bathrooms. read more

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Cost: -4 yo Kid $4.76 -2 Adults x $20.69 = $41.38 The wife wanted a Chinese Buffet for dinner and I wasn't going to say no. She picked the worst time tho as it was an early Sunday evening. You have all the church going folks going out to eat. We had to wait in line for about 30 minutes or so. There's a lots of different food options. There's a massive Mongolian BBQ area where you can select your meats, veggies and sauces and you get a pager that will beep when dishes are cooked and ready to be picked-up. There's a full dessert section and sushi bar. Whatever you could think of or desire they probably have it. I was pleasantly surprised how good the food was. I would definitely come back here. Perhaps, we can try a weekday when there's less people. read more

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Came here for dinner about a month ago! This new buffet replaced the classic Hometown Buffet over here. I'd say for the price ($22.31 per person) it's pretty affordable for a buffet these days but I'd much rather go to other slightly more expensive ones for better food options. I appreciate the Hibachi grill station + bbq meats cuts, and the lightly cut sushi (wish there was more bigger cuts!). If you're really hungry and in the area this is a good place to go without breaking the bank. But if you have time and don't mind spending an extra $10 I'd consider somewhere else like Golden Hibachi Buffet in Alhambra. Inside is just ok, feels a little dirty but no major complaints. read more

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This is a very affordable buffet with a large selection of various cuisines. The place is really clean with a lot of staff constantly cleaning and changing out utensils. They have a large Mongolian hot plate where you can pick out your choice of food and have them cook it. Make sure you add enough sauces because the flavor controlled by yourself. They also have a large sushi roll and nigiri selection. Of course you cannot compare to top tier sushi restaurant, but if you just wanted some rolls, I think it is very sufficient. The rest of the buffet is similar to your typical Golden Corral or Hometown Buffet with American food such as mash potato, fried chicken, corn, cajun seafood, salad, BBQ ribs, etc. read more

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Free parking on lot. Used to be Hometown Buffet. They share the plaza with Smart & Final's. Inside was really nice, remodeled since Hometown Buffet. Came during a weekday lunch. $14.99 for adults. From 2-4pm seniors were $10.99. They have fresh sushi. The grill was pretty neat with lots of options. The salad select was alright. The fresh fruit selection was small. The dessert area had similar desserts from Hometown Buffet. Overall, I really enjoyed the buffet and would come back again. read more

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Good value for weekday lunch. My favorite item here is the roast beef. Get the middle pieces. They're so tender and juicy. I also like the mocha tiramisu. Everything else is average. Service is fast and friendly. Just want to note when I was there on March 11th, the girl cleaning all the tables was so sweet, loving life and looking happy to be working there! So refreshing in the food industry. read more

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We had an nice dining experience at Paradise Buffet this past weekend. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, but it tends to get crowded, especially for dinners or weekend times. Optimal seating can be a little hard to find. Our server was very nice, providing good service, offering to fill up our cups and cleaning up plates. The dishes can be a hit or miss. I recommend trying the sushi because there is a wide variety including salmon and tuna options. There was also cotton candy, but it seems there were limited bags because no one was working the machine. For its price of about $20 for Friday night dinner, I do recommend this gem for an affordable meal for a group or family. read more

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More American food then Asian food plus the food taste left over from the day before it not worth going there for the money go somewhere else read more

This place is so gross. The food is disgusting. I don't get why it has such good reviews. Trust me... do not eat here. I honestly wish I would have requested a refund. Terrible location and ugly interior. Unsanitary. Dirty dishes. I hope I don't get food poisoning. Depressing experience. read more

Overall, this buffet was a decent experience but had a few noticeable drawbacks. The food was okay; nothing particularly memorable, but it got the job done. The ambiance, however, was actually quite nice and made the visit more enjoyable. Pricing felt fair for what you get, so no complaints there. That said, the hibachi grill area definitely needs better organization. Even with a number system in place, my plate ended up getting mixed up with someone else's, which was frustrating. Another downside is that they don't offer waiter service for beverages, so you have to handle that on your own, which takes away a bit from the overall dining experience. Not a bad spot, but with a few improvements, it could be much better. read more

Solid buffet. Staff is friendly and super helpful. Their selection of sushi and Chinese food is pretty decent. They also have a Mongolian BBQ station. I think they only serve Prime Rib for dinner (Not the best Prime Rib, but not bad). I like to bring my parents here for the deep fried crab (yes, very unhealthy). Sadly, I've been informed that they've removed the deep fried crab from their menu... Which means I will be visiting this place a lot less. Chinese food - 6/10 Deep fried crab - 7/10 Dessert Station - 7/10 Mongolian BBQ Station - 5/10 (they just place your bowl facedown on the grill and let it cook, so it's pretty mediocre tasting). Prime Rib - 6/10 Sushi - 6/10 Other stuff like salad, soups, etc - 6/10 Rating this place a 4/5. Mainly because it's very affordable in this day and age ($20 Adult Dinner price). Also, I've never been to a buffet where everything is decent and edible. The gist is, this is the place you want to visit if you want to gorge on a wide variety of decent food for a very affordable price. read more

Food was amazing; all was great with our server and restaurant was clean unfortunately they allowed folks with DOGs in strollers to eat in the tables. It was disgusting. Though I love our service dogs, this here was nasty. The owner, her husband and the dog were dressed in red, and they thought it be a great idea to parade their dog all over the buffet. I requested support from the manager and all they did was move their party to another table to contaminate more plates and food read more

10/10 best buffet I have been to in years literally years been there twice now recommend it for only 20 bucks and all u can eat cotton candy only thing would complain was not table side ketchup or not having 24/7 cotton candy ready for people but literally always packed and good for the price like if you have a big family would recommend this is like one of my first places I been to and said wow that's good can't go wrong and there pizza is good idk if it's frozen most likely but it's good i don't know what else to say it's good cheap and they got sushi like you can not go wrong with this place read more

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Oh my god this buffet is amazing. Very cheap for the wide selection of food! They have sushi, soups, classic American comfort food, and great service. Everyone is polite, kind, and patient. Workers are very sweet to older people, and are very helpful. GREAT food for the price, and great desserts! There is cake, cotton candy, ice cream, etc. A lot of asian food, a nice selection of drinks, and very clean tables. I would recommend 110%. read more

The there wasn't good at it had me with dirieah and I ended up with food poisoning I recommend no eating at this place and the staff there was super friendly. read more

I love the food they serve here! Very affordable! I had a great experience eating at this restaurant. Everyone was super friendly. Food was absolutely fresh and delicious. read more

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This is my favorite buffet place in the world. I was hesitant to give it 5* because I kind of want to keep it a secret so they won't raise their prices! Their senior deals are the best - I bring my Senior friends here and I love to be able to treat them because it is such a great deal for them. The workers are really, really nice! From the cashier to the counter workers to the people cleaning up after us. Everyone is so kind and friendly. I have been coming here at least once a month for the last 3 years and still enjoy it. I hope they keep up the good work with the reasonable cost and food quality. I also like it that there is a large parking lot and now with Tesla chargers. read more

This might be the most affordable buffet with Asian food. For adults, weekends and holidays are $19.99. Adult drinks are $2.99, and you can ask to switch your cup if you want coffee. What is offered here: -salad bar -fruits, jello -sushi rolls, nigiri -Mongolian grill (this is available during lunch too!) -fried foods, like chicken and fries -stir fry foods, like broccoli beef, fish -desserts (cakes, cookies) -soft serve ice cream machine .......... OK THIS IS SRSLY UNDERRATED. Their ice cream is wayyyy better than the one at Golden Corral. This is my favorite thing here!! read more

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Food tastes fresh, friendly staff... I was not going to mention it was my mom's birthday and the cashier asked if there were any birthdays and if you show ID they are free on the day of. That was so nice of her because at the same time she was asking another customer to stay in line since they were already looking for seats being impatient. The cashier was great and so was everyone else picking up the plates and serving my parents coffee. The best buffet in the area hands down. read more