We came here with a big group because my parents wanted to try a buffet like the ones they used to go to before 2019 (if you know...). Sunset Buffet on Convoy Blvd didn't disappoint. It was $25 per person for dinner (weekend price) and included one drink with one refill. The place is spacious and comfortable, and they had a good variety of food: Chinese dishes, seafood, sushi, soups, salads, and desserts. Overall, the service was good, the food was good and there wasn't anything bad to say.It was a nice experience for a big group and a solid buffet option in the area. read more

Though I gave Sunrise Buffet three stars, it is only because I feel that it is "ok", per yelp's scale. I can't say that I loved everything that I had here; however, there were plenty of really tasty gems that I had. More importantly, in our group of fifty people, we all left satisfied. For the purpose of feeding affordable, crowd-pleasing options for lunch for a large number of people, I think that this is a pretty reasonable option. Soup and salad were fine. I can't say that I'd personally recommend the seafood or sushi. Honey Chicken was also not great. But their rice was moist and perfect, their char siu and chicken teriyaki were inspired, and their fried foods were satisfying and filling without being greasy. Overall, it was a positive experience that does the job! read more

It's been a minute since I've gone to an Asian buffet. I remember enjoying Sunrise Buffet last year during their lunch offerings, so this time I came for dinner to see if the higher price meant better variety and quality. We went around 7PM and the parking lot was packed. The spaces are tight, so we had to squeeze into. Inside, there's actually a lot of seating. Booths, regular tables, and larger sections for big parties. The dining room felt spacious and not chaotic. We were seated right away and greeted quickly. Service was friendly but minimal, which is typical buffet style. Plates were cleared regularly, but interaction was limited. The layout is pretty standard. There's a salad bar section, sushi station, soups in the back, fried items, seafood trays, and hot entrées lined up in steam tables. Compared to other Asian buffets, the overall selection felt a little limited. The salad bar was basic with standard toppings and dressings. The sushi station was mostly variations of California rolls. The nigiri did not look especially fresh, which is somewhat expected at this price point. Dinner "specials" included BBQ pork ribs and crawfish boil. They also had a seafood boil option, but they also offer this at lunch. It didn't feel like a major upgrade from the daytime selection. There were a few highlights. The beef and mushroom had a nice sweet umami flavor and was tender. The green beans were cooked properly with a slight garlic flavor and still had some bite. The honey walnut shrimp was crispy and pretty addictive. The teriyaki chicken was probably the best protein of the night. It was stir fried with a good amount of onions and had a nice grilled flavor. Now the bad parts... The seafood boil was extremely mushy. The meat fell apart just from the pressure of your fingers. The flavor was actually good, but the texture completely threw it off. That was probably the most disappointing item of the night. There was also a lack of labeling or incorrect labels. One tray was labeled clams with black bean sauce, but it looked more like clams in a thin cloudy white sauce with zucchini. Dessert included fruit, cookies, cream puffs, flan, coffee tiramisu cake, and ice cream. Some of the pastries looked like they had been sitting out for a while and didn't look very fresh. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't impressive either. For the dinner price, I expected a little more in terms of variety and consistency. It satisfied the craving in the moment, but it didn't feel like a major step up from lunch. Time to find a different Asian buffet :( read more

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I personally think the food is in the middle but their service sucks. I noticed there was FLIES in the food and let them know about it. Not only did I get no reply the flies was still in the food afterwards. Not only is this nasty but it's concerning! DO NOT GO TO THIS! read more

Sunrise Buffet in San Diego is located on Convoy & Ostro. I had very high expectations for this buffet (in-laws go here a lot), but since I have been super spoiled by several other buffets in OC, Inland Empire, SGV, and San Diego, this one stands out as not really living up to the standards at other buffets. There are many options to choose from (majority being seafood), but this buffet does not have a hibachi grill or as many dessert options as other buffets have. The chicken wings were really good and fresh. Mi fen noodles were good, as well as the egg drop soup. Plantains and Chinese donuts were good. The roast beef that they serve (let's talk about that since it was very misleading)... is NOT prime rib as it states on the sign. It is actually chuck roast (which I'm ok with bc i like that too, but they shouldn't declare that it's prime rib). The amount of rosemary it had was overwhelming. Service was excellent. Randy took very good care of us and made sure our drinks were refilled and plates were collected. Overall, good buffet but not as good as others I've been to. I'll give it 3.5 stars, plus great service, rounds up to 4 stars. read more

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Great place for breakfast or lunch Asian buffet. For the price of $16.99 pp there's really a lot to choose from. We arrived at 11am and were seated within minutes at a booth and we helped ourselves to the food. Most of the food looked and tasted fresh since it was still early. My wife and I loaded up our plates with beef & broccoli, seafood boil with corn, dim sum dumplings and sesame balls, fried fish, noodles, fried plantain, Chinese donuts, calamari, steamed buns and soup. There's ample selections of salad and dessert as well. Drinks do cost extra but just a few dollars more. The venue is spacious and clean. Music is not too loud. I wouldn't mind coming back here again. For the price you can't go wrong read more

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Not bad. The food was ok for a buffet so it wouldn't be fair to compare it to a fine dining experience. The service was purdy much bare minimal. My server had absolutely no interest in conversation with me. He did an excellent job of clearing used dishes. Too good in fact when my friend went to the rest room the server took his desert and drink before he was finished. I had to flag him down for a refill on my drink and could never get his attention for a second refill. Our server was a very hard worker and Kept the surrounding tables cleared and wiped down when customers left As mentioned the food was ok . The hot items didn't seem to be hot. On a positive note, they had an outstanding variety of food to choose from The sushi bar was a high point There was so many to choose from, I chose one of almost every kind so I wouldn't fill up on sushi alone. There was many seafood dishes to choose from several chicken dishes a couple pork dishes Not much beef to speak of. The salad bar was fairly decent and kept cold and fresh.a favorite was the seafood salad . I also enjoyed the coconut shrimp, the mussels with the cheese sauce, and BBQ pork, orange chicken and the chowmein. The almond cookies,coconut cookies and those creme filled cookies rounded out the meal for desert I wasn't fond of the ice cream especially the vanilla it seemed watered down or maybe fat free it just didn't agree with personal preference. I was annoyed that the woman checking us out was on the phone, it seemed like an important call I get that . I just felt as a cash paying customer. I deserved more attention. Perhaps she should have took the call in private and let someone who could give me the attention I deserve take her place at the register. I didn't feel valued perhaps that happened years ago and is why I never came back. Because of that experience and the fact that there a number of buffets in the area it may take me another 25 years to return. I will say that if the Restaurant was more friendly and attentive to drink refills I could see this as a good location for my Dinner with Friends events that I schedule usually twice a month, because it has an area large enough to accommodate our group which can have 4 or more wheelchairs. But my concern is that many of my group are on a fixed income and this place would be too expensive for some. Maybe not out or the question for a once a year splurge. The absolute best part of the meal was that it gave 3 of my former students I had in elementary school in the 1990's a chance to get out of the house, off their screens, and conversing face to face with old friends. Which is the reason that I schedule Dinner with Friends. Thanks for reading. I'll see you in my next review. read more

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May have been the worst buffet I've ever been to. Some of the food was decent (Teriyaki Chicken) but most of the other claims people made about cleanliness is true. The buffet selection also felt extremely small! However, what really pushed me over the edge isn't even anything to do with Chinese food. Their Jello is not squishy in the slightest. It was extremely dense and indicative that they don't care. Find somewhere else. read more

Food is always amazing soo tasteful, Service is always welcoming, I've been coming here 2 years I sometimes dine in and I especially love the takeout. Honestly there's just times where I don't wanna cook so I come here. Yes it goes by weight but to have food you can enjoy in increments is great. Ambiance is great everyone is friendly and always on their stuff you don't have to ask for refills I've only lived in sd for almost 2 years in Nov but I recommend eating here. Be nice and tip a dollar when you grab sushi thanks read more

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The employees are very welcoming. Overall I was impressed how clean it is. Fresh food! And clean! so delicious! read more

One of the better Asian buffets in town. They had a lot of staples here including sushi, chicken wings, coconut shrimp, squid, etc. Food quality was on the higher end. I enjoyed eating here. The restaurant was also fairly clean. I ate about three plates worth of food on a lunch rush. read more

Every now and then you need a reminder that going to an asian buffet is a bad idea. This place serves as that perfect reminder. $40 later, I'm good for at least 5 years. read more

It's our favorite buffet restaurant. We live 22 miles away one way and we go there at least twice a month or more. We have never had a bad meal. The selection is great and my only complaint is I can't eat that much because there's so much to choose from even if I only try one of everything. You must come hungry. The soups are delicious and so is the sushi. Extensive salad bar and lots of deserts. My favorite is their orange chicken, and crab mix in shell. The service is superb and the place is very clean. I wish they weren't so far away especially with the gas prices now but we will continue to patronize them because if you find a place you love then it's worth the drive. Can you consider opening a place in North County? Please. read more

I normally don't Review bad unless it can't except...SORRY! : Only the Oysters is good. Everything else surprisingly bad ... only finish 1/3 of the food on my table :( Not just that the waitress not even ask it's anything alright , the only time we see her when she bring the check over :( I don't know when I'm coming back here. read more

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3 stars for cleanliness, the salt pepper crabs, salt pepper shrimps and good enough sushi. I've been really on a Chinese buffet kick lately. I came by pretty late, around 8pm. FYSA, the resto closes at 9pm. Most foods were close to being finished and they were not going to refill since it was so close to closing time. It was $22.99 pre-tax, not including a drink. I think if I came in at a more reasonable time; the options available would be better. I did enjoy what was left over of the salt pepper crab, salt pepper shrimps and some sashimi/sushi selections. The sushi selections were pretty decent. Restaurant was clean and plenty of room to enjoy larger parties. All in all, decent place if you've got an itch for a Chinese buffet in the area. read more

Very clean, good food options, nice staff. I recommend the pot stickers and the salmon. Both are delicious! read more

Sunrise Buffet - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

The best buffet I like a recommended you go there it have a lot food it very good, have a nice service good employees, nice sushi , dumplings, a great Chinese food I have I great model in the coast is to advance a like I recommend for a people it come for another nation, or state God bless you Jesus coming back soon revelaciones 22:20, numbers 24:6 read more

Sunrise Buffet - I about the food of sunrise buffet ‍ - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

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I do believe they had me open this restaurant. I had wanted to try it so I took my daughter-in-law and my son. The food that should be hot some of it was cold. Considerate being a buffet they did not have many options. I was very hungry and very disappointed. I went I tried it but I will never go back. read more

If you want stereotypical Chinese buffet, here is your place! (Reading the bad reviews here is comedy) Good food and prices! Been here for years and been coming here ever since read more

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Came in with my son after school, the food was ok. Most things were fresh. They were pretty busy for lunch. But I would say the food can be better My son is 7 but the man at the front changed him as an adult. I went back to have it corrected. They were nice about it and corrected the age and price. read more

I would give it 0 stars if I could but that wasn't an option. All the food was cold and soft serve was grainy. Cookies and pastries on the dessert bar were stale. Please please don't eat here, save yourself the money. read more

For buffets, this one pretty much has everything or something for everyone. From a small salad bar to lots of hot foods, you can't go wrong. It's not fancy, but the honey chicken is the standout for me. Then there are the wings, deep fried, huge (think Chernobyl Farms) and juicy. The fried shrimp is also very good. I love the potatoes with peppers and onions. For the desserts, they're lacking, but they recently introduced a coffee type of tiramisu cake which is very good. Soft serve isn't. It's Asian and American comfort food. The place is clean, service is hit or miss, but that's OK. This review is for lunch only, have never tried the place for dinner. All in all, I recommend it for $20. read more

It's definitely pretty cheap for the amount of food you can eat BUT quality is not great. Some food was definitely more than a day old. Not a lot of food selection either. I would be afraid to eat here again. read more

My go to restaurant for a meal that I love! They are friendly here and the food is always satisfying! read more

Sunrise Buffet - Fresh from the salad bar! - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

If you have some dignity, still lifting, you don't come to this place, I almost puked from the quality. They have disgusting. Save your money. read more

My favorite place for Asian buffet. Great price, delicious food and a wide variety to choose from. read more

Sunrise Buffet - Delicious food! - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

From dumplings to noodle soups, BBQ pork to seafood, the selection is mind-blowing. The food is fresh, flavorful, and plentiful. Service is always friendly and attentive. read more

Sunrise Buffet - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

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I had heard mixed things about this place, but I was hopeful. A friend of mine and I have an old tradition of going to Chinese buffets, and we came here one Friday evening around 7pm. When drove up I was worried because there were only four tables filled, and the place has easily 50+ tables. The staff was friendly and efficient, and the place was decently clean at first sight, but that's where the happiness ended. The first clue that the evening was going to turn south was when I had to pull four plates from the buffet station to find one that didn't have food or an unidentified smear on it. The food available on the buffet was unappetizing to look at, but I reserved judgement because sometimes bad looking food can taste good. It was clear the food had been out on the line for a while (see pictures), and I couldn't even keep the coconut creamy shrimp in my mouth because it was such a mix of rubber and desiccated breading, that wasn't saved by the gloopy mayo sauce served on top. The fried rice was seasoned well at least, but the fried zucchini was absolute mush on the inside, the crab was tough and I was afraid to eat the mussels because they looked so bad and many had barnacles that were snapped off of them. I should have known - I believe a Chinese buffet can be judged by their jello. It was way too high in gelatin and the texture approached that of a gummy bear. In my experience this is indicative of an establishment that leaves stuff on the line way, way too long. They also had sushi, that I refused to try after seeing how they treated the seafood on the hot line. Not recommended. I wouldn't even recommend it at 40% off (dinner rate was $24). I would have been much happier at a Panda Express. read more

Sunrise Buffet - Crab - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

This place has deteriorated significantly since we last went there a few years ago. Sunday all day buffet: for almost $30 per person what they offer is laughable. No longer have crab legs, no lobsters, no sea bass. The baked oyster gave all three of us diarrheas. Fried shrimp tastes mushy. The crawfish is so tiny that is not worth the effort to shell them. Don't even have a proper beef dish, the beef with mushroom tasted anytjing but beef. The place doesn't seem clean to me, the tongs are greasy to touch. Fried items seem to be left out for ages. There's really nothing worthy to eat. First time in years all 3 of us left hungry, from a buffet! To be honest, we should have left the moment we went in, it's Sunday dinner and barely anyone there. OK we permanently crossed off this buffet from our list, we will never go back. It's that bad. read more

The food was cold, tasted weird. Honestly waste of money, you can get better food somewhere else for cheaper. After trying a couple items I stood up, paid, and got out asap. I came on an empty stomach ready to eat, and I left with an empty stomach, desiring a tasty meal. I felt disgusted after eating that, NEVER AGAIN. read more

I bit into the chicken, and it was still bleeding. Just felt sick for the entire day after that! Felt a little ignored during the dining experience. read more

Wow first time visit dropped in during dinner time wow can't beat the price for the amount of food here I ate a lot of food here and it was my first time visit dropped. Wow and ufff . read more

Sunrise Buffet - Dessert - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

Better and better every time I come here, strictly 4 lunch. Large selection of salads and American Cusine. Don't 4get 2 ask 4 military or senior discounts. read more

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Everything is super good. I always start at the salad bar. They have great vegan and regular food. If i could i would go here every week.

We were on our way back to San Bernardino from our getaway at San Diego and decided to try out this place since it's along the way back. Honestly it's not too great. The food was okay. I've had better at other all-you-can-eat buffets. Overpriced too. If I were to spend that kind of money, I would have gone to the 100s buffet nearer to downtown San Diego. read more

The food was so good. It was so delicious noodles was kinda hard and the drink is good. The service was amazing. Sunrise buffet is amazing. read more

Sunrise Buffet - The cranberry is so good - Chinese Near Me - San Diego, California

Spacious interior Saturday evening (~5:30pm) - no wait for party of 6 Cost efficient Easy parking lot 20+ savory items Donuts and plantains :) Decent place. Giving this place 4 stars because it's above average, and cheaper than typical. read more

Older buffet restaurant with plenty of seating. Came at 1pm so that might have been my issue. The seafood island was very well picked over by the time I got there. If you like heavy and fried food this place is your nirvana. I will say the food was not overly salted which was surprising. For $18 with water, not a fan. Curiosity satisfied, won't be back. read more

The food was honestly not too bad for a buffet. The service was fantastic during my visit, and it looked really nice in side. What you would expect to walk into to stuff your face! read more

11/17/23 - I went there at 1pm with a party of three. All the food items were full and fresh. I was shocked. Last time I was here not everything was restocked. Total price for 3 adults was $51. $15 per adult for lunch. I enjoyed a little bit of everything. I would try this place out. Not that many all you can eat Chinese buffets around since Covid wiped most of them out. Enjoy. read more

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