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    The Buffet

    3.4 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    John C.

    Great buffet. Lots of variety. It's kind of out of the way and located inside of a hotel. But you get ample parking, which is a rarity in NYC. And the restaurant will validate your parking, to take about half off the parking fee I believe. The amount of variety is simply amazing

    Travis T.

    Don't be fooled, this is not a typical Chinese buffet. If you're looking for typical American Chinese food like lo mein, crab rangoons, and kung pao chicken, you'll be disappointed. I came in on a weekday evening and it was crowded so food easily ran out but it took a while to replenish. The containers for soy sauce on the table were not clearly marked so I was confused at first, so they should put labels to make it clear. The selection of sushi and sashimi was not the best since the rolls on the buffet weren't any better than a typical American Chinese buffet, which was disappointing. I enjoyed the rest of the dishes though such as peking duck and braised pork belly. The dessert selection was decent. but it's not spectacular. Overall, it's overpriced for the food selection and quality, but it has decent views of the NYC skyline.

    Desserts
    Aaron Y.

    Amazing selection of food and top quality too From the cold section you have salads, sushi, sushi rolls, cold seafood like shrimp king crab, raw cuts etc On the warm side you have beef, pork, chicken, lamb chops, fish, frogs, shrimp, scallops, squid, the whole works. Mussels, clams, abalone, American classics, soups. There's even a prepared cutting section for peking duck, roast beef, etc. Dessert section had sweet soups, mochi, ice cream (vanilla and matcha), fried doughs, cakes, jellos, cotton candy, crepes, chocolate fountain etc Service was on top of their game, checking in pretty frequently on tables to pick up plates or take drink orders. There's a select menu for drinks and those are free. Inside is very clean and spacious. The restaurant is located inside the hotel on the 4th floor. Very nice Great treat once in a while, very good experience

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    Stephanie T.

    My friends and I went to The Buffet for lunch on a Sunday. The Buffet is located on the 4th floor of Hotel de Point. I wasn't aware and parked on the street, but parking in the lot is validated with being a patron at The Buffet. I arrived at 11:10am and there were already a lot of people waiting in the lobby. The lobby is spacious with many benches to sit and there are gashapon machines as well. When our whole party of 7 people arrived, we were seated at 11:45am. The staff informed us that the dining time is limited to 1.5 hours. Buffets are great for friends hanging out since everyone can choose whatever they like to eat. There were many and a variety of options: hot lunch food, chilled seafood, dim sum, sushi, sashimi, hibachi, carved specialities (Peking Duck w Bun), soups, fruits, and desserts. When I went to get my first plate, there wasn't too much of a line but then after it did get more crowded. I really enjoyed the mapo tofu, pork su mai, bean curd skin meat roll, beef chow fun, beef tripe, and coconut pudding. I saw people take cotton candy out of the restaurant. The staff were very attentive and you will never find an empty plate longer than a minute. They always took away plates from the table quickly. On Saturday and Sunday, lunch is $35.99 + tax for adults. On the check, it saids "Tipping is not included nor required but appreciated." We tipped extra for their great hospitality. The Buffet is spacious and there are plenty of tables. The food is typical buffet quality, but I would return for the price and the range of options. Everything was being constantly refilled.

    Fateha A.

    $40 AYCE weekends. 2nd time here & I still haven't tried the chocolate fountain or the soft serve cuz I'm too full. I didn't notice the crepe station or the cotton candy last time either. Anyway, most of the food here needs more salt & more seasoning. 2/5 Wish the cheese shrimp didn't have mayo. 2/5 The red snapper was too sweet. 4/5 Fried rice & noodles are good. 3/5 Veggies & seafood are ok. Wish they had more tools to open the crab legs besides crab crackers, shears maybe? Wish all the shrimp was deshelled. Dessert: 4/5 I liked 2 of the cakes including the green tea cake & the 3-layered (rounded) one w/o the chocolate shavings. Nice & light, not too sweet. 2/5 strawberry cake/ top strawberry jelly? Layer was diabetes sweet. The other chocolate cake just tasted weird. 2/5 melon sago- sago needs sweetener, maybe some honey? 4/5 mango sago- sweet, pretty good 4/5 mango jelly, osmanthus jelly & citrus jelly- all pretty good, sweet 3/5 brownie- too sweet, pls have a dark chocolate, less sweet version available? Ok, I done.

    Raw Bar
    Diego P.

    Came here for lunch and was honestly impressed. There is a very large assortment of food to choose from, and everything felt well thought out. The sushi was very fresh, and the raw bar oysters were fresh as well, which is always a big plus. One small suggestion: it would be great if the sushi was kept colder, as a few rolls were slightly warm. The hibachi was good it's the only station where you might have to wait a bit since the food is prepared to order, but it's worth it. There's also a huge selection of dim sum, and everything I tried was delicious. The food here is traditional Asian, so don't expect a lot of American-inspired dishes. That said, they do have a basic kids section with French fries, chicken nuggets, and pizza, which is nice for families. The restaurant was very clean, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout our visit. For lunch, this place is a very good deal for the variety and quality you get. Desserts were more traditional too coconut and mango jello, matcha ice cream and they even have a cotton candy station, which was a fun nostalgic touch if you're into that. Overall, a solid lunch spot and definitely worth checking out.

    Crab Legs Station!
    Jennifer Y.

    A wonderful buffet this is. So many delectable stations of an abundance of seafood, meats, dim sum, sushi, noodles/rice, fruits, and, desserts. A few more cooked vegetables would have been even nicer for my taste. It's been ages since I've been to a buffet. With eyes wide open on this visit, as soon as they brought out trays fresh from the kitchen I went for their crab legs, grilled lamb chops, black bean clams. I also was more than willing to wait for a chef and stood in line for the made-to-order stations of prime rib; peking duck; teppanyaki; and, crepes. Along with the efficient service, bright & cheerful ambiance, great pricing including 10% off with cash, and, valet parking, I'll be back! CHEERS!

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    Christine M.

    We went back again and I got to get a few things I didn't get to try the first time around. There was no wait and we were seated in the already packed restaurant at 6pm. The waitress noticed I was cold and turned off the air conditioning above us. I didn't have sushi this time around so I can indulge in the other offerings I missed , like the soft shell crab, fried rice. Roast pork to name a few. The desserts were plentiful and I had A lot of it! My kids also had a blast although my daughter thought squid and melted chocolate made a great combo she had a blast with her combinations We will be back again Tipping isn't expected but please tip your servers events it's not a full 20% they work so hard

    Nia B.

    First and foremost we got here at 2:30pm and the food WAS NOT FRESH... everything seemed to be reheated possibly from the day before or dried out from being sat out upon opening .... The I tried to get what I think looked more freshly made. The chicken and duck were cold. The rice and noodles were dried out. My friend's crawfish was brown inside. I got dessert and the ice cream came out semi melted. The little carrot cake probably was the best thing I ate. My friend told them that the food was old, so one lady encouraged me to get hibachi, which was decent. The food selection looks greater on TikTok. Overall I was very displeased and will not be returning. Oh and they did not have crab legs.

    Sherry W.

    Came here with my family on Saturday for lunch to celebrate Father's day (a day early). Full parties are seated and no tipping required but appreciate (and especially at certain stations). Was too busy eating to take a picture of my plate... or the plates at the table... but also didn't want to look like a pig especially when you know it's a buffet and the restaurant is called, The Buffet. Everyone here is eating alot and their worth in admission. All tables cramped together but it's a very large restaurant with so many stations and different options. Fast / quick cleaning service so you can get more plates while they removed the old dirty plates. I wish there was a drink menu at the table (or QR code) but we all only said water / tea for the parents as we thought even soft beverages would be additional costs without free refills. And we didn't want to fill up on sodas anyways. The restaurant is on 4th floor of a hotel with valet parking (but they don't drive the car back to you unless it's on those high raise platforms. They just show you to the car and give key for you to drive out of the spot). It sucks that parking time counts before you even get a table... it should count from when you are seated to when you leave. There is a cute arcade center in the lobby for kids to play while waiting to be seated. I noticed the crepe station wasn't really staffed... but a lady was replenishing crayfish saw me and was kind enough to assist me. I wished she changed her gloves tho because I have a crustacean allergy and she was just handling a plate of crayfish. I also had yaki udon at the hibachi station... the man said 15min and I watched him finish within 8min because I was still on line to the food stuff next to him. There was no way of keeping the food warm/safe as he just leave the plate to the side. I had to point and asked if that was mine for him to give it to me.. if I did return in 15min, it would be colder. It was already getting lukewarm because it took me abit to get in between people (that is on line) to ask him for the plate. All the people around the line blocked the front window and also the sauces... I wished I had the A1 sauce for the steak as it was kinda dry. I was disappointed with the chicken feet Fèng zhǎo (鳯爪, phoenix claws) at the dim sum section... I guess with the amount of hungry folks, they have to hurry to keep up with refilling. But most food seem to be cooked just enough to put out but quality not as good (also, yeah it's a buffet). A few items were mislabeled as it was put in an empty spot but not what it was. Saw pork ribs sign but dish looks like crispy frog legs (no thanks!). Was lucky a few times that fresh stuff came when I just happened to pass by so I quickly grab. Very long line, and I refuse to get back on... so I attempted & succeed in fitting everything in 1 trip. 2 plates to fit all hot food items from start (bar /register area) to the appetizer fried food section. Then 1 trip to dessert to browse the other side... I skipped sushi. Overall was pretty decent. Good price for huge selection of food. Didn't expect the crepe & chocolate fountain station or the hibachi station. Very cool. Would return again one day... but not soon. Too busy there.

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    Huai E.

    Food was alright. Nothing too fantastic. Had the clam chowder which was too salty, had enoki mushrooms (good), salmon sashimi ( good), clams, crab, ginseng chicken soup, sharkfin soup, and several desserts. Place was clean and staff was attentive. Tips are recommended but not required. Overall decent buffet. Went for lunch so it was like $34.99/person.

    Tata G.

    First time to try this buffet restaurant in Queens. One of the best buffet in Nyc i've been to so far. So many selections especially if you like seafood. The seafood is fresh and tasty. Not so heavy in msg either. The meat dishes that we tried siomai, chicken feet etc is a little dry but not that bad. We came 12noon on a Friday and the place is just starting to get busy. No waiting for us. The wait staff are all nice, even took good pic of us. No tipping required, but we did tip. They deserved it. Price is good for nyc, parking free for first hour and 2 bucks after. The waitress validated our ticket prior. All in all, this place is worth a trek to Queens.

    Emily T.

    I was curious to check out this buffet after watching a YouTube video on it. I went here for lunch. After tax, the price came out to be just under 35 dollars. Tipping at this restaurant is completely optional, but I tipped the staff anyway because the service was great :) The buffet had a nice selection. Lots of sashimi and sushi, which were all fresh and delicious. There were also oysters, dim sum, takoyaki, desserts like green tea cheesecake, a soft serve machine with matcha ice cream, a chocolate fondue fountain, Chinese-American staples like orange chicken, et cetera. Most of the items I had were tasty, though I did notice that a couple of items were dry like the salt pepper shrimp. Nonetheless, I thought the buffet was a great value. The buffet price also includes non-alcoholic drinks, and my glass of sweet tea was rarely empty.

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    Is there a parking lot?

    Yes first two hours are free.

    At what time do they start serving crab legs?

    5:30 for dinner

    Are they still rationing the crab legs and raw oysters? I use to love this place until they started holding back these items and will only let customers have 1 piece at a time.

    Nope, it's at your leisure

    When do you serve dim sum and Peking duck, lunch, dinner, weekends?

    Dimsum and peking ducks is served everyday during lunches and dinner.

    Do they have steam oyster with black bean sauce on the shell? Not referring to raw oysters.

    I only saw they had this with angel hair noodles like twice the time I went for dinner, but haven't seen it again.

    Do we need to make reservation now? Is there any discount for going on your birthday?

    It seems that you need to make reservation if you have 10 or more people in the party. They all have to be there for the party to be seated.

    Is it worth it to go for lunch over the weekend? Do they have sushi and sashimi during lunch?

    Yes they have sushi. Lunch is good also

    Does the lunch buffet on weekdays include roast duck or Peking duck?

    Yes they had Peking duck during lunch, but snow crab legs were not available

    Is the place handicap accessible? my friend is wheelchair bound. Is there a ADA toilet?

    Yes, I am able to get around very easily. The hotel elevator gets you up and down, and the aisles are wide. The toilet has an ADA stall. Very accommodating.

    Because of Covid, are we still allowed to go pick our own food from the counters?

    Yes. The service is like Pre-Covid times.

    What is the difference between lunch n dinner buffet? Are there more options at certain times?

    Yes. The snow crab legs and some meat options are weekend/dinner only options. Their website lists all of these on their menu page.

    Are they open for indoor dining?

    No. This answer is posted on 03/12/2021. The whole building is closed temporarily. Neither restaurants nor hotels are opened. The recently reviews are misleading people to think about the restaurant is still opened. Unfortunately, no idea when will… 

    Is that same food lunch and dinner?

    No. Typically lunch has a slightly different in food menu.

    How much is the price for weekend lunch? Is it went up from $25 to $35?

    Please just call the restaurant, they will be glad to answer your questions . You won't be regrettable to make the choice at eating there ! Bon aperitif , nice weekend . 1-718-886-3722 .

    Do they serve warm snow crab legs or only cold snow crab legs on ice?

    On ice

    有人知道是星期幾有起司干貝 ?還是都不一定呢?還是假日才會有?平日假日東西不一樣嗎? 好像沒有人問過 可以麻煩知道的人解答一下嗎

    每天都有

    Is it pay to park? Anyone knows what's the price of parking?

    I believe it is three dollars to park but the first two hours are validated. So if you exceed the two hours, then you have to pay the difference.

    Menu pricing says no tipping. So price included tipping? Does price include soft drink?

    The best deals are in town : as to quality food . The answer is Yes with in-house sodas .

    Did the buffet stop offering the cheese covered corn scallop for dinner? I haven't seen it for the past two times I stopped by. It seems like it's replaced by the cheese covered mussel. Is it temporary or permanent?

    Well, innovative dishes appeared each time are just extremely great . These are what we call : the art of culinary ! What do you think ?

    Will they offer the dinner buffet buffet on Christmas Eve?Do we need to go early ?Whether there are a lot of people?

    Yes. They do have dinner buffet on Christmas Eve. Definitely go early, like 5:30-6 pm. They do accept reservations for at least 10 people usually. Not sure if they would on that day. Call them if any questions. They pick up fast.… 

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    Sea & Sky Feast Buffet - Lunch

    Sea & Sky Feast Buffet

    3.5(149 reviews)
    1.8 miDowntown Flushing, Flushing

    Came for their mad September all day promo of $26.99, came around 6pm and it looked like dinner…read morejust started Upon arrival I got seated right away, didn't look too busy, but later in the night the seating filled up real quick. There is nice music playing but low enough for conversations to be had. The staff was quick in clearing the table of finished plates and quite attentive. Now the food, 70% of the food was good, tender meats, sushi was decently fresh. The other 30% was unappetizing, the dimsum was sad looking and lacking variety, oyster grilling station took forever to cook, the crabs were lacklustered and didn't taste fresh. Also I'm guessing because of the promotion, a lot of items left off the menu (no snow crab legs, or abalone to name a few) Overall for the promotional price, definitely worth coming to try, better than most buffets in the city and the positives outweigh the negatives and you will definitely leave full.

    Buffet spot that opened for maybe 1 year now? In flushing. Buffet here is as good as any in NY,…read morethey have plentiful of crab legs, sushi, frog legs, oysters and even grilled meats. Their fruits selection and ice cream is just as good! They have alot of seating and the times I've been, I didn't need to make reservation and was able to be seated immediately. The servers constantly walk around and clear your table of plates so it'll always be empty when you come back with a new plate of food. This is my go to spot for buffets in flushing for sure!

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    Fishman Buffet

    Fishman Buffet

    2.6(15 reviews)
    1.7 miDowntown Flushing, Flushing

    Pretty solid place. Weekday lunch is $30, and weekend lunch is $40 per person. I like that buffet…read moreincludes cooked foods, hot pot and soft drinks. Hot pot ingredients available are quite extensive, similar to other purely hot pot places I've been to so it's solid variety for $40. They also of course have a sauce station. Cooked foods includes lots of lobster - fried, steamed, lobster fried rice, etc. Pretty cool. I liked that the steamed lobster was just steamed with no salt or anything, so I was able to give some to my very young kiddo. Service was alright. They were kind and took away our used plates quickly, but they didn't refill our hot pot quick enough and the pot started burning and it smelled very very burnt for a few minutes. We were worried the fire alarm would go off tbh. Something very similar happened a couple tables over. For dinner service, they offer the mini tubs of Haagen Dazs ice cream. For lunch, they only offer regular scooped ice cream, but the chocolate ice cream they gave us was delicious. Place was spacious with lots of seating, they have several private rooms as well ranging from 10-20 people. The bathroom was in very poor condition though, like leaking toilets, broken doors, etc. Bathroom definitely needs an upgrade or just fixing.

    Man, talk about AYCE seafood! It felt like walking through a Chinese supermarket with all the…read moreoptions you could pick from, including live lobsters, crabs, conch, oysters, snails, etc. They also have cooked seafood, but you definitely had to be quick. Those trays of freshly cooked cheese lobsters were gone in minutes! There was also peking duck, sushi, grilled fish, dessert, so a bunch of options for everyone. Service was pretty good, they came frequently to clean our plates and bring fresh ones. For 4 people, it came out to around $300 after tip on a Friday night. I know weekend pricing is a bit more. Definitely a place to check out if you're a big seafood fan!

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    Spring Shabu-Shabu

    4.3(1.6k reviews)
    1.5 miDowntown Flushing, Flushing
    $$

    Spring Shabu Shabu is still my favorite hot pot spot of all time. Yes, I said it!…read more It's clean, spacious, and well-maintained, which is honestly rare to find in Flushing. On top of that, they even have authentic Dole Whip, so you don't have to wait in line at Disneyland to enjoy it! I've been coming to Spring Shabu Shabu since they first opened years ago, and they have never disappointed me. If you're looking for a huge variety of freshly made noodles, fish cakes, vegetables, and other hot pot essentials, this is the place to be. Although it's AYCE (all-you-can-eat), meats, seafood, and drinks are not included. Honestly, with all the options available at the buffet, it's more than enough for me. The fresh ramen is usually my noodle of choice, but there are so many great unique flavors that you really can't go wrong. Today, I tried the chili garlic and curry noodles, and both were delicious. The curry flavor was light and subtle, but you can definitely taste it when eaten on its own. The chili garlic noodles had a nice kick that I really enjoyed. If you're new to hot pot, this is a great place to start. Everyone gets their own individual pot and can choose their own broth. My family and I prefer not to share because we all enjoy different ingredients and flavors, so having a personal pot allows everyone to customize their meal. I love spicy food, so I always order the Mala broth. The service here is excellent. Special shoutout to Wendy and Jamaica for always being so friendly, attentive, and welcoming. My family and I truly appreciate your hospitality every time we visit. Is it loud? Yes, but not "concert loud." The atmosphere is lively, the music is great, and it's very family-friendly. It's also perfect for large parties and gatherings since there's a separate private room near the entrance. Tips for First-Time Visitors: Most of the parking spaces in the front large lot have been blocked off, so give yourself extra time to find parking around Flushing. Make sure everyone in your party is present since the entire group must be present to be seated. Once seated, place your order first, then head to the buffet area to grab your food. Don't forget to stop by the sauce station near the entrance and create your own dipping sauce! Finally, save room for dessert! Soft serve ice cream: Matcha, vanilla, lactose free vanilla and the famous Dole Whip! Choice of cup or cone. Bottom line: Spring Shabu Shabu continues to be my favorite hot pot restaurant. Great food, excellent service, and a fun atmosphere so stop by and give it try!

    I haven't been here for about three years now and so much has changed, and not for the better. We…read morecame around 6:30pm as a party of four (3 adults and 1 infant) on a Friday and were quickly seated, which was different in years past where we had to wait. Pricing has increased since the last time we were here which is understandable with the increase in cost. They do not validate parking anymore. Waitress had greeted us and asked for the soups right away since we had been here before. We had requested if we can get a pot of plain water for the baby so that we can boil stuff without any sodium. She said sorry that will have to cost extra. But then I referred back to their ad that children under 3 eats free. And the whole explanation was yes but they could not have their own pot. She says this is just company policy and that it's not my decision. A few minutes later she came back and said I talked to management and they said it was ok for you to have a pot of plain water. After this, she doesn't come back to check in on us or ask for any refills on the soup and had to flag her down. Plates were slow to be cleared. Food - in the past we loved the fresh noodles here, but not anymore. Maybe it's due to less people, but the noodles are old and stay clumped up together. Everything else was pretty typical with the vegetables and the various types of fish balls. I don't think we will be returning here anytime soon. There are so many hot pot places to go to that are higher quality and better service. It's sad because they were once so popular, but I don't think they have adapted to the changing restaurant options in flushing.

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    Spring Shabu-Shabu - Interior

    Interior

    Spring Shabu-Shabu - Gimme that ice cream

    Gimme that ice cream

    Spring Shabu-Shabu - Green tea soft serve

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    Green tea soft serve

    Akino

    Akino

    4.3(110 reviews)
    1.6 miDowntown Flushing, Flushing

    So update !!! Only coming here from now on. Lunch on the weekdays is cheap, $31. Their sushi is not…read moreoverstuffed with rice like majority of the other sushi buffet places. Another thing is that if you don't want crunch for any of your orders, just let the waitress know ahead of time and she will make sure the rest of your meals are crunch-less. I came last weekend for dinner and now I'm here for lunch. Last weekend , for this month's special we had one abalone for every person. It was so so good! Lunch is cheaper than eating across the street at Kura. We love akino so much !

    Ordered: Thai Iced Tea (~$5)…read moreEdamame (~$6) Seaweed Salad (~$6) Kani Salad (~$6) 6pc Yellowtail Jalapeño (~$10) 10pc Salmon Sashimi (~$17) Party Box (~$90): 10pc Sushi (yellowtail, tuna, red snapper, shrimp, salmon), 10pc Sashimi (salmon, yellowtail, tuna), 4 Specialty Rolls (Dreamin, Phoenix, Stardust, Blissful) - Dreamin Roll: inside spicy salmon & avocado; topped with salmon & ikura - Phoenix Roll: inside spicy tuna & avocado; topped with tuna, jalapeño, sriracha - Stardust Roll: inside tuna, salmon, cucumber; topped with spicy scallop, spicy mayo - Blissful Roll: inside spicy scallop, cucumber; topped with yellowtail & lemon Aya's take: It's been YEARS since I've had Akino but they're still my favorite AYCE sushi spot in NYC. This was my first time at their Flushing location and this time, we ordered a la carte. You order on the iPad which has its pros & cons but overall was pretty simple. Their appetizers are well-priced and good portions at ~$6 each for the Edamame, Seaweed Salad, and Kani Salad. Their Seaweed Salad is delicious and is a must for me with sushi. The Kani Salad was also great but I'll probably try the spicy one next time for more flavor. The Yellowtail Jalapeño was fresh, bright, and slightly spicy. We got the Party Box which was perfect for sharing. Everything was beautifully presented, tremendously fresh, and full of flavor. My only complaint was that it wasn't served all together which I would've preferred and would've been a nicer presentation. The reason Akino is my favorite is their rice portion & fish quality! They don't try to overstuff you with carbs, their rolling technique is expert, and the fish is unbeatably fresh and good quality. All the rolls we got were delicious; I honestly can't pick a favorite and would get all 4 again. Amazing dinner!

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    Akino - Inside view

    Inside view

    Akino - Kani Salad (~$6)

    Kani Salad (~$6)

    Akino - Thai Iced Tea (~$5)

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    Thai Iced Tea (~$5)

    Samba Bbq - Homemade Brazilian cheese bread! MY FAV

    Samba Bbq

    4.3(41 reviews)
    2.0 miMurray Hill, Flushing

    Didn't expect a place like this to exist in flushing area/northern blvd. For $39.99 per person all…read moreyou can eat, it was great! Great service. Really nice servers. The party room was perfect for our group of 16 people with 2 strollers. There were plenty of high chairs and a coat rack. The buffet table was small but surprisingly great. The cooked stews were so flavorful and kept me wanting to go back for more which seems rare for a buffet. Most of the meats were tender, juicy, and flavorful. Really loved the course salt that's sprinkled on top of the meats. It gave it the extra touch. The picanha was great! The beef rib at the end was my favorite. The drinks, including the special lemonade was so so so worth it. Don't know what they do but it tastes so different than your typical drinks in other places. Def try a drink here!

    AYCE BRAZILIAN MEATS INCL SALAD BAR & "HOT" BUFFET $40 -…read moreadult & $25 - kids under 12 - 90 min limit, $30 fee for every 30 min over limit (20 fee for excess food) $10 traditional caipirinha (+$3 fruit flavors) $30 carafe size caipirinha (2-3 drinks) $7 flan $6 brazilian juice $3 coffee meat selection & pina!.... - grilled Brazilian sausages - grilled pork belly - grilled marinated chicken wings - pork loin - tri tip steak - chimichurri steak - maminha (leaner flavorful cut) - picanha (most famous cut) - baby beef (tender sirloin) - fraudinha (marinated bottom sirloin) - grilled pineapple Overall, its a good spot for the neighborhood since this area is mostly filled with korean fare, chinese spots, and fast food franchises. the food is ayce, but after the first round of meat that comes (after going through the list), meat service is infrequent. you would have to ask the server for more meat. the salad and "hot" buffet is a small section (1/4 section of fogo de chao). the hot buffet was not really hot at all. they served things like meatballs, creamed chicken, spaghetti, basic rice, beet salad, and caesar salad. they have complimentary pao de queijo (bigger size than those at fogo) and those were nice and fresh!! their chimichurri sauce is alright (not mind blowing). they allowed us to have a cake cut there which was nice! some meat cuts were good, and some were a little dry, but you can potentially get your moneys worth if you lock in and focus. pro tip: come for AYCE lunch special $30. value is alot better!!!

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    Samba Bbq - Condiments included a vibrant homemade hot sauce, the adorable little red chilis in oil, pickled onions, and chimichurri.

    Condiments included a vibrant homemade hot sauce, the adorable little red chilis in oil, pickled onions, and chimichurri.

    Samba Bbq
    Samba Bbq - Party room

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    Party room

    Picnic Garden - Steak, chicken, rice with vegetables

    Picnic Garden

    3.6(1.5k reviews)
    2.0 miMurray Hill, Flushing
    $$$

    I haven't been here in years! The last time I was back when they were still at its original…read morelocations so coming here was nostalgic. At this location, I remembered it to be much bigger than how I remembered! At Picnic garden, everything is buffet style. There's a section for cooked food and there's a section for the bbq food. In the cooked section, my favorite was the kimchi pancake and the seafood pancake. My favorite meats were the galbi and bulgogi, but something that surprised me was their squid!

    We arrived around 8pm on a Saturday and got seated right away with no reservation. It was crowded…read morebut service was on top of it. Constantly checking in, refilling the meats and hot food, and clearing plates away. We never had to wait to get food. There was always a stack of clean plates and a ton of meat selection. It can get pretty noisy but that's part of the charm. Our smoke vent was kind of weak but that might just have been our table. Food selection is standard at a kbbq. They had kalbi, bulgogi, pork shoulder, etc. Dinner time has more options so we got to try to pork jowl which was delicious and another pork item that was also very good. The only thing lacking here is the hot food bar. The kimchi and seafood pancakes and the dumplings are really the only things worth getting (and white rice). The rest of it, I tried a bite but would skip if I return. We paid about $57 per person after tax and tip. There's no parking so we had to go a block away since it's a busy area.

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    Picnic Garden - Living dangerously...My first buffet since the pandemic...

    Living dangerously...My first buffet since the pandemic...

    Picnic Garden - Galbi (short-ribs)!!! Marinated deliciousness...A Must-Have!

    Galbi (short-ribs)!!! Marinated deliciousness...A Must-Have!

    Picnic Garden

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    The Buffet - buffets - Updated August 2026

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