Pricing is spectacular for what awaits you once you pass the cashier/hostess…read more I went with a large group around the holidays. I was pleasantly surprised by the quantity of items that awaited us. The salad station had a few exotic fruits that were a delight to taste? There were 4 stations with hot items, a dessert bar, ice cream, soft drinks station, and a teppanyaki style station with lots of fresh raw items and sauce to create the perfect on demand dish!! There was something for everyone, even the pickiest eater.

Not impressed. It may be other buffets up north that I've been to that have more and fresher…read moreofferings. I went at 11:30AM shortly after opening, and the sushi was already dry and stale. Orange chicken was kind of runny, and there wasn't much beef in the beef and broccoli. The salmon was super dry. I probably go to one of these spots once a year or so, and I'm good for the rest of the year. I may be spoiled since my last experience was at casino buffet. I won't be coming back to this place though. The lady who took my payments was super nice, and the staff is really quick at clearing your table of finished dishes, and they're super nice so there's that. The place is clean and the place was packed, but this is the only buffet I could find in the area, and Golden Corral's ratings were an immediate pass. Good luck if you try this place.

My job had a going away gathering for a colleague so we all jumped on the opportunity to use the…read morecompany card for a proper goodbye. She chose this place and we all secretly wondered if she hated us after we all fell victim to AYCE food paralysis. But, don't let that determine whether anything was really worth pigging out on because all of it was just ok to substandard. For the most part, if you've been to one Asian American buffet, you've been to them all. So, here's what I kept eating: - "krab" stuffed jalapeños - fried bananas - fresh strawberries - fresh pineapples - donut holes - sesame balls - Thrifty's coffee ice cream - chocolate cake - vanilla mochi (I probably ate 10) Yes, all I wanted to graze was the sugary things because none of the entrees were doing it for me. Nothing was bad but nothing was amazing. One standard scoop of saucy meats here and there were enough. The service and cleanliness are where the 4 stars come in.

Meh? They took us to our table quickly and the food was…read moresomewhat good Except for the ice cream. Chocolate was good but the cookies and cream felt bitter because of the cookies (Tasted bitter) The inside looked like a buffet I've been in before and it was mostly empty

I've eaten at this Great Plaza Buffet about 40 times in the last 2 years. I come every Friday night…read morefor the all you can eat snow crab legs. I really like this Buffet because all other All You Can Eat buffets and Korean barbecue buffets and even Las Vegas buffets all limit your eating time to 2 hours or less. 100s Seafood Buffet in Mission Valley kicked me out when I overstayed the 2 hours by 15 minutes. The manager hollered In demanding voice,"I want you to pay your server RIGHT NOW", and he kicked me out. That was the first time I ever went to 100s Seafood buffet and they didn't have a line of people waiting for tables when he kicked me out. I was about the only person sitting at a table in my area so it wasn't like I was keeping them from making more money. I never went back but the food was really good and I only had time to eat only five items in the buffet. Cost was $36 at the time So before coming to Great Plaza Buffet I called the restaurant and asked them if they had a 2-hour eating limit. The lady who seats people when you first come in, named Mimi, told me "No you can stay as long as you want". So I come and eat the crab and I eat alone most times. Sometimes I bring my next door neighbors but she doesn't eat crab because of allergies, but they like the other food. My favorite foods besides the snow crab is the black pepper lamb which is very tender. Lamb with no gristle. And I like the scallop shells that are stuffed. And the chicken with mushrooms so delicious. And their chicken wings are really big and crispy on the outside. I like the flan for dessert and the fresh fruit, watermelon, papaya and sometimes they have black cherries. This Great Plaza Buffet is generous with their food. I used to eat at a Asian buffet in Gilbert, Arizona, and they only bring out five crab legs at a time every 20 minutes. I have to stand there at the buffet waiting for the crab to come out because if I don't get it when they from put a few pieces, I will never see the crab. And I can only take three or four because they only brought out five or six and there's people standing behind me. I don't go there anymore. They are too stingy with the crab it's not worth it to drive 25 miles for the crab. Every 15 times I get a free dinner at Great Plaza. Tonight I'm going again and it will be reward number 9 towards my 15 to get the free dinner. I always eat alone. Thank you Great Plaza Buffet for not kicking me out like 100's Seafood Buffet. Eating at Great Plaza Buffet is the highlight of my week. It takes a long time to crack the crab and get the meat out of the shells. If you look at my 100's Seafood review written on Sept. 27, 2021, it got many funny votes which Yelp does not have funny votes anymore, but I wrote a really funny review that people wrote me and said they laughed so hard how funny it is and what a good writer I am. But they kicked me out and my bad review was read by so many people laughing at how 100's buffet treats their customers. That's what I love about Great Plaza Buffet. Their food items are high quality. And the price is good $26 for my senior price for the crab nights. As soon as I leave the restaurant I'm already can't wait to come back next Friday.

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

To start off, coming here I already had low expectations. You guys have to understand there is no…read moremixed food buffets out here in San Diego anymore. Especially now that Barona is gone! This place reminds me of hometown buffet but just a tad bit better. For the amount of money it cost it ain't all that bad!! I enjoyed the Mongolian beef station and the sushi bar for sure and the grilled chicken as well that they make right there in front of you on the grill. I was a little skeptical to try the sushi section at first but glad that they roll it in front of everyone. As far as dessert goes, I only tried the brownies which tasted great and chocolate chip cookies which were average. Don't come here and expect to get Las Vegas type of buffet. You definitely get "good average food" for a great price especially during lunch time hours. A little over $35 for 2 people for lunch for a full buffet. Employees were great to me for the most part!

Plenty options: sushi, Mac n cheese, pizza, Mongolian noodles, orange chicken, salad and a huge…read morevariety of desserts.. pies, cakes, pudding, ice cream, strudel.. This location is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. Very accessible. And the dining hall is big with plenty of booths. Service is great; they clean up your plates quick and the staff are friendly.

Food as well as the service is great..Waiting period (without a reservation) is approx 10-20…read moreminutes depending if the place is full. Clean dining area. Staff is friendly and accommodating.

Most of the time I really do not care for buffets but this spot impressed me! Everything tasted…read morereally good and my party of 5 got seated immediately on a Sunday just before noon. Plenty of options for sushi and the dessert was more than I see at a standard asian buffet. Especially loved the coffee and green tea jellos! My only downside is they carry Pepsi products rather than Coke lol. Also be aware that if you are in the bathroom for a while, the lights may turn off on you. It was about $35/person.

We enjoyed Sunday brunch for a special occasion at Tom Ham's and really enjoyed our experience!!…read more The ambience was spectacular it was a hot day and we were able to change out reservation to outside to enjoy the view and dine al fresco. The view is spectacular!! Service was great! Our server, Eddie, was excellent. We had a few laughs and he even pretended to not see me run into the door. *I trip over flat ground so this is not unusual* he was attentive and kind! Hope to have him as our service next time we visit. The food while in my opinion limited for a buffet, but was displayed very nicely. Pretty much everything was good. I'm big on crab legs and they did not disappoint! We will for sure be back!

My mom and niece took me to this restaurant. The said it had a beautiful view and the food was…read morereally good. They weren't lying. The view was amazing. It was a nice chill atmosphere. Very relaxing. We sat outside and just watched the people with boats going by. The food was good. The serving size are pretty big! I got the lobster bisque and the fish and chips. Both were good! I also got the calamari the dipping sauce was so good! My daughter got the burger and my niece got the salmon burger. If I'm ever in the area again, I will definitely come back. I would recommend this restaurant to my family and friends.

I've dined at this location before it was Kusina San Diego and happy to return to try the AYCE…read moreSunday Brunch Buffet. It was affordable and great selections. It's from 9 am to 3 pm. Adults $26.99 and Children 10 and under $13.99. This is definately a meeting spot as I saw friends I haven't seen in a long time dining here too. NOTE: Be aware of where you park. DO NOT park in front of O'Riellys painted curb as they are towing vehicles. The buffet had ube pancakes which tasted good and I don't like Ube. Also, my favorites were: Tocino, Tapa and Longanesia. There's the regular items such as Kare Kare, Sunnyside Eggs, Garlic Rice and Rice. I tried the Jeprox and champarado and I was not a fan. It's just me as I did not grow up with these dishes so I didn't have a taste for it. I really enjoyed the Sisig topped with raw egg on top. We mixed it up and yummy. The best Sisig I have ever had. My friends enjoyed it very much too. Lastly, for dessert, we ordered the halo halo with ube ice cream. It was so refreshing. The ice was shaved perfectly to my liking. I don't like fine ice. Overall, great spot to gather with family and friends. It's a pretty good size restaurant too. We were a party of 12 and I would highly recommend making reservations. Thanks Tress and Staff for making my dining experience a memorable one.

I've been seeing ads for Kusina San Diego all over social media and was excited to finally give it…read morea try. Since we live more than an hour away, we waited until we were already in the area. Two days ago, we finally stopped by. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. The first thing we noticed upon walking in was an unusual odor that wasn't very inviting. Since it wasn't their Sunday buffet day, we ordered à la carte: kare-kare, crispy pata, and chicken inasal. The service was good, food presentation was nice, and the dishes looked promising. However, the flavors did not meet our expectations. The kare-kare did not taste like traditional kare-kare, and the bagoong alamang was extremely salty with a very strong odor. The crispy pata had been chopped into pieces before frying, making it look and eat more like lechon kawali than the crispy pata we expected. As for the chicken inasal, it was far from the traditional version we're familiar with--it didn't even appear grilled and resembled chicken satay more than inasal. There were three of us dining, and all of us shared the same impressions of the food. Based on their advertising about serving food that's "as good as Nanay's," we came in with high expectations, but sadly, those expectations were not met. This was our first visit, and unfortunately, it will likely be our last. While others may have a different experience, we were not impressed with the food and would not make the drive back for another visit.

The service here is amazing! Everybody is eager to help and provide recommendations on their…read morefavorite flavors and meat. The broth is warm and delicious, perfect for a cold night in San Diego! There is additional parking in the back which is nice. Our go to broth is the Tomato and the Tom Yum, but honestly, all the broth is pretty good and will hit the spot, just be careful, one of the broth (mala) is spicy. The ambience is nice as well, it is not too loud and usually packed with a happy busy buzz to it. Will definitely be back for our servers exact names next time we go! P.S. Save room for some complimentary ice cream! Cant go wrong with Cookies and Cream!

One of my go to hotpot places. Love the guys that are working there. They have the best…read morerecommendations on how to season your broth and make your sauces. If your looking for hotpot or kbbq with individuals pots then this place has both for you. I love that their hotpot has 2 broth options. They have lots of veggie, seafood, and noodles options where you just grab it yourself. Sauce bar and hot bar on both sides with different items and a tea station dispenser. Unlimited everything including cans sodas. For desert, they have self serve ice cream station. Must try their three different chicken karage that are made fresh to order. They are always super busy and usually have a little bit of a wait time. Lively fast pace atmosphere and server are always ready to help take your meat order. But they try to get you in pretty quickly. Large parking but still hard to find parking since theres a lot of traffic going in and out.