Shiki is your average Asian/Seafood buffet showcasing mainly Japanese, Chinese, and Korean cuisine. We were in the area to celebrate a milestone birthday with a large party lunch (60+ guests). We were placed in a semi-private area. The restaurant had ample indoor seating and was fairly spacious to move around. If you've been to other Asian buffets, you'll know what to expect at reasonable prices. The Hits: - Fire-grilled BBQ station (steak, galbi (short ribs), pork belly, and squid) - Variety of sushi and rolls (average quality for the nigiri) - Dim sum options (popular items that get refilled regularly) - Desserts and fruits - 16 flavors of ice cream - Coffee and boba station The Misses (that I tried) - the orange chicken (flavor was off and bland) - fried chicken wings (looked good and crispy, but they were bland and had no seasoning) Service and staff were great. From taking drinks orders to clearing used plates, they were fairly attentive to everyone in the party. The food was refilled at decent times as well. There were plenty of seniors dining here since there's a special price for seniors. Reservations are recommended for large parties or peak dining times (dinner and weekends). This was our first time here, and it was a pleasant experience overall. It's a decent Asian buffet if you're in the area. A solid 3.5/5 rating. read more

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The Vibe: A massive operation capable of handling huge parties. We had 30+ people and they tucked us into a semi-private section that felt exclusive. The Standouts: The seafood station and dim sum are the primary draws. The self-serve boba station is a novelty that stays busy. Elite Tips: Service is surprisingly fast at clearing plates for a buffet. Always make a reservation for large groups to ensure you get the side-room treatment. read more

Super slow and bad service on Saturday. Could not get waiters attention for soda refill. They were too busy talking amongst themselves near the food away from all the tables. 20mins later, asked for 1 refill, 1 water and 1 nutcracker. Came back with soda only, had to ask again for the other 2 items and he only came back with water. There is now a new tea station at the far end but less food options as desserts has moved next to the fruit/salad station read more

Big and spacious with private rooms for groups. Don't order soda they now have milk tea, thai tea with different bobas included. Frog legs and escargot too read more

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A nice seafood buffet restaurant in Temple City. Plenty of parking here. We were seated promptly upon arrival. Staffs were attentive and friendly. They got our drinks quickly while we went to get our food. Speaking about foods, there were plenty. They have all sorts of foods from seafood to soup, all kinds of meats. They have a nice dessert section as well. Foods were very good. There were too many things to try, didn't get to try everything. It will probably take many trips here to be able to try everything! We enjoyed eating here. The ambience is quite nice. Will be back one day to try other items. read more

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A really average ayce chinese fusion buffet. You're not going to find the finest quality of ingredients here, but you'll certainly leave here full. Options range from chinese food to dim sum to so called japanese sushi. Service was good and the amount of seating is great. Not sure i would come back, but maybe once in a blue moon, i'll give it another shot. Parking is huge and shared with other shops around. read more

Shiki Seafood Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Temple City, California

Overall Shiki's quality and general experience seem to be lower than in the past. There are just better Asian buffets out there for comparable prices. Shiki is located in a large sized strip mall with shared parking. Like all similar lots in the area, it gets overcrowded and there are not enough spaces for the number and popularity of the businesses in the mall--there are several other popular restaurants nearby in the mall. Consequently, parking can be challenging. As with many businesses in the SGV area, the Shiki staff are cold to rude due to the constant abuse they take from their rude customers. Due to this situation and likely CA minimum wage laws, Shiki now charges a mandatory gratuity when you pay before you eat. Historically in CA/US, buffets only used to charge you before you eat if they were concerned about getting stiffed. Since there is a major shooting at the corner of their lot about once a year, apparently they are in the kind of neighborhood where entitled or dishonest customer try to eat for free, The food quality has also declined over the year. Apparently, sashimi is considered a premium item now (or has been discontinued???) and is only available at certain times like their crab legs and other premium items. The dim sum at buffets is never stellar, but has really gone down hill here. The hot items used to be ok, and some still are, but none are super exciting. Despite all this, they still get super crowded at peak hours and you can still expect a long wait. Try to go at non-peak times because even with the premium food items it is no longer worth the wait. On recent visits (extended family often forces us to eat here for family meals), we have had tummy trouble afterward. Although this is probably one of the only Asian buffets still operating in the immediate area, we would recommend fighting traffic to go elsewhere if possible, If not, then expect to pay a lot, be charged a tip up front, and have a mediocre experience at best with the food and quality of service, with possible toilet trouble afterward. read more

My group of 9 people (4 seniors, 3 adults, & 2 children) had lunch at 11:30am on a very busy Sunday Mother's Day. With tip & tax, the bill was $422. You get a numbered ticket after you check in & pay at the receptionist. You are seated in order of your ticket number. This was very well organized to handle the huge crowd. The variety of food (American, Chinese, Japanese, Korean), drinks, & desserts is extremely impressive. The quality & freshness of the food is good. The facility & restrooms are clean. Free parking is available in the mall. Service is satisfactory, but the removal of the dirty dishes from the tables should be faster. You get a lot of value for your money. This restaurant is very popular. read more

Well, it is a budget friendly buffet. The buffet has a variety of choices of food. Dim sum, BBQ, Chinese food, and sushi. The place is big and you will need to pay before you can eat. The food was tasty and some of the popular items may go fast. It includes drinks and ice cream. The service is attentive. read more

This place has a lot of variety from seafoods, bbq meat, sushi, desserts and drinks. Best place to buy to go food too. Highly recommended. read more

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Lots of variety here especially on the weekends but it's pricier. There are more seafood options on weekends. They also have a coffee machine now and a few cold flavored teas to choose from, including a toppings station with boba and jellies. There's usually a line at the machine unless it's closer to slower hours around 3pm. All the teas are pretty good. Service is good. It's pretty loud inside though, hard to have a conversation. Also, the blue lights always throws me off. Wish they used regular lights. read more

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We came hungry in the late afternoon/early evening for a hearty meal with lots of food--lunch is $25 and dinner is $38ish. When we walked in, we found the place to be extremely vast and exemplary of a classic Chinese seafood restaurant. Tables and booths are separated well enough for people to enjoy a private experience. The workers at Shiki buffet are very diligent about making sure that people who paid for the lunch fee do NOT touch the dinner options as well. The food itself is of pretty decent quality--nothing that knocks your socks off but it's fantastic for people who are down for a buffet. They offer mostly Asian dishes like dumplings, cooked and raw seafood, sushi, fried rice, stir-fries, meats, but they also have classic sides like fruits and mixed greens, plus some desserts such as cakes, parfaits, pastries, and even ice cream. You have to pay extra for some drink options, but they offer iced teas, water, juices, and smoothies. Even though I'm not much of a buffet girlie nowadays, I enjoyed my time here! read more

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It has been many years since I've been to this buffet, but went to celebrate a family member's birthday. I didn't have high expectations given that it's another buffet. However, I was pleasantly surprised at the price point ($38pp and senior discount if over 65 years old) and quality. Food: - Crab legs were fully stocked each time and never had an issue waiting in long longs. Not salty or small in size like other buffets - Sushi was as expected. Your typical sushi you'd get at a buffet but they were constantly putting out new rolls - Steak station where they grill freshly was a hit. - Other dishes you'd typically find at Chinese fast food (orange chicken, green beans, fried rice, etc) were pretty good in my opinion. It's moist and flavorful. Not dry like at other others. - Drinks were included and not watered down - Desserts had lots of options like cake, ice cream, fruits, and other Asian desserts. The ice cream was pretty good and not the low quality ones where it gets icy. Fruits were freshly cut on the spot. Service was pretty nice. They constantly come by to pick up our trays and refill our drinks. Service fee of 10% already included so no additional tip required. Overall ambience was good as they keep the stations and tables where we ate clean. read more

If you love seafood you'll love this buffet. Probably the best seafood/chinese buffet in socal. Lots and lots of fresh seafood like scallops, shrimp, crab legs, clams, oysters, sashimi. The food are constantly being refilled so everything is super fresh and yummy I loved how giant the shrimps were Theres a bbq grill area with galbi squid shrimp and pork belly - the marinaded meat was perfect not too sweet and very tender Best part for me was the boba bar which was included w the price - all the teas were delicious and not too sweet and so many toppings for the boba Theres also a hot beverage machine for coffee lattes and matcha Fruit smoothies in the fridge So many fruits and dim sum items Price is very fair 40 dollars per person Takes cc Lots of parking We would totally come back/ its worth the drive from oc for sure!! read more

Came here for lunch on a weekday. Overall, the experience was positive. For $24.99/adult (less for seniors 65+), I believe this buffet represents a great value for those with massive appetites (the price increases dramatically for dinner, holidays, and/or on weekends). The buffet offerings are diverse and expansive: sushi, dim sum, grilled meats, miscellaneous seafood, French fries, ice cream, etc. I even saw a chocolate fountain. There is truly something for everyone here, regardless of any dietary restrictions one may have. Quite a few of the menu items were hit or miss - e.g. the ice cream, black sugar boba, and milk tea were surprisingly good. The cream puffs were dry trash, and the Thai Tea was disappointing in flavor. I did enjoy the mussels and sushi. No crab legs appeared to be available - I suspect they must only be available during dinner/weekends. A large variety of free (included in the base admission price) non-alcoholic beverages were available. There is a 10-12% service charge (depending on the size of your party), but per the written notices posted everywhere in the restaurant, no tips are expected. The posted dining time limit is 2 hours. Plenty of parking was available in the lot outside. The restroom infrastructure on-site is *absurdly* inadequate relative to the capacity of the spacious dining area. Staff were very good about attentively clearing out empty dirty plates from our table. I did not experience any illness from dining here, but my cousin stated that he vomited shortly after dining here with me. I've been told that I have a cast iron stomach. Your mileage may vary. read more

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There was plenty of parking on the lot. The restaurant was in the same plaza as The Hat and GW Supermarket. Came on a weekend afternoon. It was $37.99 per person. They add 10% tips automatically. The interior was beautiful. Plenty of places to seat. Like most buffets, you pay first, then the waiter takes you to your seat. Non-alcoholic drinks were included. The melon juice and strawberry and banana smoothie were delicious. The crab legs were a must as they were juicy and sweet. The oysters and sushi were not fresh. Actually got food poisoning from the oysters and had to call out sick the next day. My fault for eating oysters at a buffet. The House Soup was really good and had sea cucumber. The hot and sour soup was not good. The fruits and ice cream was a hit or miss. Did not like that they didn't not refill most items as it became less crowded. The cooked oysters were empty every time I went back. Would come back if the food quality improves and the raw dishes were fresh. read more

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My mom loves to come here whenever she's visiting, which means we've been here several times in the past couple of years. It's a typical "all you can eat" Chinese buffet, with much better décor than most (love the blue lighting and chandeliers). Eat In or To Go options/pricing available. They have a wide variety of food options, including salads, fruits, soups, seafood (fish, shellfish, crab legs, fresh sushi/sashimi), meats, vegetarian options, and desserts (ice cream, cookies, and little pastries). The grill section allows you to pick a protein, and a chef will grill it to your desired temperature. The service is very good and the young ladies who take care of your table/plate clearing, drink refills, etc. are wonderful. They have removed tipping at the tables and added a mandatory 10% to your bill. They also offer 10% off for senior citizens (65+). read more

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This is one of those buffets where you can pick your meat and have it cooked for you at the hot grill, which I enjoyed. You choose the proteins and they grill it fresh on the spot, which is a nice touch. I recommend the squid, and pork belly. There's a dim sum section, but the selection is pretty limited. They also have a sushi and sashimi area, along with a decent variety of seafood--snow crab legs, oysters, Dungeness crab, shrimp, and more. I didn't try the seafood this time, so I can't really comment on freshness. The hot food section was just okay--nothing bad, but nothing that stood out either. Pricing is definitely something to consider: $49.99 per person on weekends and $25.99 on weekdays. At the weekend price, expectations are higher, so it really depends on how much you plan to eat and which sections you're most interested in. read more

Came here yesterday with a friend for an early dinner. She's never been here but was always curious. I actually do love the variety of seafood they offer and everything else as pretty fresh except their escargot. I loved their variety of soups they had, most places only have clam chowder and hot and sour soup. This place had seaweed soup, herbal soup, chicken soup, and fish maw soup (my fav). They also offered two types of crab; snow crab legs and halves of rock crab (for those that love eating crab brains). They widened their sushi offerings. They had bbq stations available if you wanted them to grill for you. They had beef short ribs, shrimp, pork belly, and shockingly they had lamb chops as well. I loved their boba milk tea dispensers. read more

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Food was pretty good, it's a hit and miss. Service is average, The restaurant is spacious and can accomodate big parties. Just wish they bring back the abalone on the half shelf. read more

I went here on November 22 for my great aunt's birthday. I loved the variety of food that was available, I wasn't expecting there to be dim sum or sushi. Service was alright, it was a large party so a few dozen people were with me. There was a server that had a push cart with drinks. She asked if we wanted any and the options were soda and tea. You could get your own drink at the buffet too. Plates were taken quickly in the first hour or so, then it took a few minutes because more customers were appearing later on through the day. I loved the chairs, they were comfy. The walls were decorated and looked lovely. read more

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Went back for an early Mother's Day celebration. They've since updated the tipping policy and require payment prior to dining. Fountain drinks are now included in the dining price, and I noticed that they have a coffee/cappuccino machine, and a boba tea station! The food was still very good for a buffet-- where in other places might lack in quality. I definitely overate in seafood and grilled meats, so I wasn't able to grab any boba tea. Service was pretty standard. You get your refills and table cleaned fairly quickly. Nothing too outstanding. read more

Shiki Seafood Buffet - 05/2025 Pricing with 10% Tip policy - Buffets Near Me - Temple City, California

One of the worst buffet experiences I had for recent years. The crabs are not fresh at all, smells rotten. The sushi were less tasteful, sashimi were mediocre. Nothing is worth the weekend price except the slow crab legs. The clean service was extremely slow. Not recommended for people who enjoy quality food. No wonder the reviews were low on Yelp. read more

Came here on a Wednesday evening with a reservation for 20. They sat us even though we were only 6 people and earlier than our reservation time; assuming because it wasn't busy. The service was really nice, not chatty, but attentive to come take your drink order upon seating and clear your plates when you were ready. Keep in mind, all drinks are included in the price so go ahead and order that soda or pink lemonade if you want it! There's also a self serve tea station in the buffet line. Food was your average buffet, but I noticed there wasn't the "kid" options like pizza or chicken nuggets. So if your kid only wants dishes like that, I hope they like French fries. I also didn't see a plain corn on a cob option, but they had corn in the Cajun seafood boil. I wish they had the plain corn because my son wanted my Cajun boil corn but that was too spicy for him to have. Overall, the food was good, but definitely catered towards the grown up crowd. They had oysters, cooked and raw option, sushi, kbbq, shrimp, snails, crab legs, dimsum, and more. All the food I had were cooked pretty well. Nothing I picked out I didn't think was bad. Desserts had a good variety of ice cream, fewer pastries than other places I've been to. They also have a chocolate fountain by the fruits. I will say they were pretty clean for a buffet; but now that I think about it, it may be because we were getting close to closing hour. They started clearing out the drinks before 8:30. The kbbq station was pretty much closed off by 8:30. Last call for food was 8:45. I would say this is a good option for parties since the space is large, lots of parking, and decent food. I just don't think I enjoyed it enough to be my top pick as a restaurant option. read more

Cake here for lunch with the parents since they're only $20 pp Monday to Friday with the senior price. I was $25. 10% service charge automatically included. Parking gets really packed. Food is better than a lot of other Chinese buffets I've been too. Lots of food and drink options included. read more

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We went for the lunch time The price $28,00 per person a lot of variety, simple taste nothing special the problem is I don't eat sushi, and fish so it's not worth it read more

Okay. You're probably wondering why I'd give this place 4 stars.... LOL I wonder that myself... but a couple of things: 1. You pay when you walk in and there are signs everywhere saying that they'll charge you 10% extra for their employees BUT also explain that you do not need to tip thereafter. I found this to make life easier without having to figure out the bill or ascertain service quality. 2. We came in with a stroller and they put us in a side room instead of the main floor. The side rooms are very roomy and gave us plenty of space to park our stroller, get in and out from our tables to get food, and also let our baby cry without disturbing other patrons (and feeling that low-key embarrassment). 3. The selection in this place is pretty good when it comes to chinese + seafood offerings. If you're looking for a more American type of buffet, then go elsewhere... like Golden Corral. LOL. The food quality isn't the greatest, but it did the trick when we were craving seafood. (I just wanted salmon sashimi... again, not the best quality, but it did the trick while i was desperate.) Also, I had no stomach issues after eating here, so that's a definite win. 4. Parking is plentiful and free as the restaurant is in a big plaza. 5. I'd say this is a great place for groups due to the price + the roominess it offers. read more

Shiki Seafood Buffet - Inside seating where there was sufficient room for our stroller - Buffets Near Me - Temple City, California

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Large selection, delicious food. friendly hostess, waitresses except one girl with a pokerface. Place is clean. Price is reasonable.

Haven't come here in a long time. We were regulars like once a week when they first reopened after the pandemic but once they added crab legs and raised the price it weeded us out because we just didn't like their snow crab legs. Still don't. Today we came because we wanted some AYCE sushi with benefits and found that they had raised the price again but they have a lot of additional changes that are worth the cost. They now have lobster, abalone, more oysters, and a drink bar included. First off the lobster: it's lobster chopped up and then fried but while it looks dry, it's surprisingly meaty without being too dense and tastes very fresh. It's not over seasoned either. The only problem are the vultures that never leave any because that's all they came to eat. The abalone are small but very tender and mildly flavored. Like a cross between squid and clam. The other staples from before are all still here and consistently great: The hot foods are better than many other buffets. The dim sum is a good variety including desserts. The grilled meats to order are still worth the wait. They still have a great ice cream bar, more fresh fruit options than before, and a cake/cookie section. The new drink bar is so impressive. It's included with dine in and has delicious milk tea, Thai tea, passion fruit green tea, pineapple tea, a coffee/expression machine thing (I don't know jack about coffee), and fresh fruit juices (today was honeydew and a strawberry banana smoothie). There is also a toppings bar with boba, and jackfruit jelly, etc. The variety of offerings have expanded so much here. I'm very impressed with how they have up-kept this buffet while others just reliably go downhill. A lot of the servers are still the same and just as nice and attentive. Please note there is now a service charge included and they tell you not to tip. But it's only a 10% charge and if you like the service like we do, do them a solid because the people here are really great. read more

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I like this place because it has a lot of selection and you can actually choose a fresh meat then give to them and you watch and see how they grill it in front of you. Drinks are unlimited no need to pay extra and plenty to choose from if. Overall it's worth for your money specially if you're a big eater read more

People are really hard on Asian buffets but sometimes you got to take them for what they are Shiki has a large and abundant selection, of good quality food, no... is not great quality or the best, but it is good. - Crab legs, dim sum, sushi, sashimi, rolls, oysters, clams, mussels, grilled meats, veggies, noodles, it goes on and on, and I ate everything and then there is the drinks, the drinks, all types of boba, jelly, milk teas, oolong, jasmine, thai tea, honey dew (filipino style in taste), coffees, smoothies, the list goes on and on. Desserts, ice cream, cream puffs, fruits, jellos. Great staff, very nice, and fast, big parking, lots of TVs, they were showing the football games. Loved it . Dragon Egg approved! read more

Drove to Temple City to try this place because they had snow crab legs. They were warm and yummy. I also enjoyed their short ribs. They cook them on request. Delicious! They also had this meat labeled as "French beef" Don't let the label fool you! Ain't nothing French about it. On the contrary, I got more of a Thai basil ginger deliciousness flavor from it. Guess what else guys! They had TEA BOBA!!! Milk tea! Thai tea! ice Cream too! Looked like they had all 31 flavors LOL ... more like 12 at least. They don't ask for tip. Which is nice that they clarify it on every napkin holder. But yall know how it can be so iffy sometimes to "tip" or "not to tip." I say if you are looking for a good all you can eat snow crab legs ( my fave!) whole dungeness crab ( I don't eat those) I would say it's worth the $40 bucks per person charge. They had sushi as well but I didn't eat any. I didn't see fried plantain. Does it even matter? I'm so used to eating one or two slices at buffets. That's why I'm pointing it out. And I didn't see pizza. Again, not sure that it matters. Maybe for your kiddos. I would go back. I didn't take enough pictures. Sorry read more

Shiki Seafood Buffet - Pineapple oolong tea with boba - Buffets Near Me - Temple City, California

Chinese seafood buffet with decent but not abundant selection and some good quality items, some misses. The price is a little on the higher end without breaking into premium territory, but for the price it's 4 stars in overall experience for me. Depending on what you like to eat at a buffet, this could be a great place or a not so great place. No reservations needed for parties under 10. We walked straight in, plenty of seating on a Sunday at 6PM. Service: Know what you're getting into. If you're used to customer service at inexpensive Chinese buffets, this is nothing new. They might be a little slow clearing plates or bringing drinks, and the staff are pretty much only ever gruff. This was my expectation going in, so I am not bothered. The restaurant is actually quite beautiful. Decently well kept. Pricing is fair for AYCE buffet, a bit lower than it used to be which is an unusual direction in this economy. Adult price for weekend dinner is $35. There is a 10% off senior discount and a 10% service charge added to each check, no tipping required. Soft drinks are included in price. They have a kbbq station, sushi, your typical Chinese hot bar food, dim sum section, seafood, DIY boba station, chocolate fountain, self serve ice cream station, desserts, and more. GET: Crab legs, galbi, boba, ice cream SKIP: Pork belly, oysters, sushi, fruits, baked desserts The crab legs are pretty good, not super skinny or overly salted like some other places. The galbi is the thing to get, the marinade is SO good and the meat is very tender. Fish quality of the sushi was disappointing. Fruits are quite bland, not super fresh. The smoothies seem shockingly popular, they go flying off the shelves. The boba is shockingly good. Dessert selection is a bit smaller than other places and stuff is pretty old/flavorless, but this is made up for by abundant ice cream flavor selection. The ice cream is SO good, as creamy and rich as an ice cream shop. read more

It's great value and variety, especially if you are old. It's a huge hall that sits like 200 ppl. Value 8/10 Taste 7/10 read more

Rarely do I eat AYCE buffets these days, but Shiki was a nice surprise! I was impressed by the quality of the food, especially the spicy fish, egg custard tarts, and cut fruits. Shiki Seafood Buffet has just about any sort of Chinese dish to enjoy, from stir-fries to dim sum to, of course, crab legs. You do get your money's worth, especially if you come with a large party. I appreciate the 10% gratuity automatically added to the bill, and overall, a solid AYCE buffet for big gatherings and special occasions. read more

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That's a great place for AYCE with great decent price for senior. I brought my friends for reunion and they loved it. Anything you like for Chinese food they have them, hot and cold sections, seafood, sushi, teppanyaki, dim sum, dessert, fruits and ice cream. They're fresh, good taste include free drink, tea and boba section. All yummy and unforgettable!!! read more

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Today we had lunch at this buffet, they have a large selection of food, teas, dessert....it is our favorite buffet in the area. We highly recommend read more

Shiki Seafood Buffet - Teas - Buffets Near Me - Temple City, California

One of the best buffets in SGV! Love the crab legs. Love the drink options! They restock popular items pretty quickly. Service is not great, but what can you expect when it is auto service. I do think the quality of the food makes up for the lack of service. read more

Shiki Seafood Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Temple City, California

The front staff-whether hired or owners need lessons in curtesy, respect and moving faster. The dining staff also need improvement with customer service. The kitchen staff were okay. The food is a big disappointment. Food was okay, There was absolutely no crab legs anywhere. False advertisement. I've had worst and I've had worst- this was closer to the worst. I do not recommend this eatery. Even the patrons are rude and extremely loud. The inside noise was deafening! read more

I learned about this restaurant from a friend that really enjoyed eating here. My family enjoy buffets because of the wide selection of food and simplicity of just selecting what you want to eat. The crab legs are usually my favorite experience at a buffet, but the snow crab legs were not good and kind of dry. The seating is plentiful and clean for an Asian buffet. The boba tea station and specialty coffee station are great adds to the buffet lines, so you really don't need to purchase separate beverages. The Korean BBQ and sushi selections were my highlights of the meal. They charge kind of high, but the tip is built in the price, so you don't have to worry about recalculating your tab. I would definitely recommend everyone to try this place out. read more

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