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    Empire Buffet - An incredibly busy day for Empire Buffet in MV. A large group came in for a grad event (lunch time).. BTW that's NOT my food.

    Empire Buffet

    3.5(159 reviews)
    12.7 mi
    $$

    Wow! As an LA native I felt very picky about selecting a buffet in the IE…read more Empire Buffet was very clean, sanitary and the staff was delightful. Each station was being maintained well and the food was being refreshed in a timely manner. My favorite part of the visit was the hibachi station and the assortment of seafood items to pick from. Highly recommend you take your family and friends - if you're hungry and can smash a bunch of food in one sitting lol.

    50/50 that you either get sick or you don't. You probably need to have a strong stomach to enjoy…read morethis, since 3 of my party survived the meal whereas I suffered with a stomach ache/food poisoning. If you'd like, you can test your luck. Because you get the 50/50 chance risk with the low price of like $15 - 20 (I dont know, my friend paid for us all) I suspect it was plenty of the fried and cooked foods that are responsible for some of the reviewers' ache. The orange chicken, hibachi chicken, lo mein, -- the usual. Dont count on the vegetables like broccoli to be safe either, they wont do anything for your gut either. I wonder what's the quality of their cooking oil, since my friends said it might be the root cause of it all. We never encountered me sick at any place except this The sushi bar was alright. Nothing spectacular and delectible. You get the low quality of sushi for the price, after all. Im not sure if it contributed to the sick feeling but beware! For the garlic bread, fries, chicken nuggets, and just about other 'instant' looking food -- theyre probably instant and quickly cooked for service, really. That garlic bread had a spongey texture. Again, thats what I get for coming to a low budget place

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    Empire Buffet - Pizza and soup selections

    Pizza and soup selections

    Empire Buffet - Everyone around me has plates full of

    Everyone around me has plates full of

    Empire Buffet - As seen from I-60 West Mar 2023

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    As seen from I-60 West Mar 2023

    Hibachi Grill Buffet - Fried rice, chow mein, broccoli chicken.. delish!!

    Hibachi Grill Buffet

    3.1(444 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    I would recommend coming here for a weekday lunch if you're looking for a more affordable option…read more The lunch price Monday through Friday is around $16, compared to about $26 for dinner and weekends, so I personally would only come for lunch based on the pricing. The food was good, and there were a lot of vegetarian options, which I liked since I'm vegetarian. I mainly had the rice, chow mein, and vegetables, but there were plenty of different items to choose from. The staff was also very attentive for a buffet-style restaurant. While we were sitting at the table, they came by to take our drink orders and checked on us to make sure everything was okay. My biggest recommendation would be to label all of the food items. Only certain sections of the buffet were labeled, which made it difficult for me to tell which dishes were vegetarian and which ones I could eat. Having everything clearly labeled would make the experience much easier, especially for people with dietary restrictions.

    Overall score 3.5 The service what boosted up past the 3…read moremark. Having cold crab legs would boost .5 Place looks like they're in the transfer of ownership as the banner displayed at the entrance (ICHIBAN) Mostly fused Asian/Sushi buffet style. Recommend- Fried chicken wings are fire when the fresh batches come in. Sashimi - Tuna and salmon were perfectly cut. Surprisingly they have ceviche. They do have about 4 variations of fish to choose from. The spicy fish is plump. Other steamed fish were mid. Visually the deep fried catfish looked unappealing. Cons- They don't have cold crab legs on ice. They don't have shaken beef cubes which are common in Asian buffets. No fried frog legs. Soup Station - Didn't have any as it didn't appeal to me. Hibachi station - Kobe style beef patty was lightly seasoned and cooked medium. Shrimps shrunk in size as they're quite on the small size. They should do better cuts for the beef and pork. They were like diced in coin size quarter pieces. Pricing - 5/5 Pretty affordable. You get free drinks and some good food. Value- 3.5 If they had cold crab legs that would make me a returning customer for sure. Service 5/5 Was asked if I needed refills four times. Please take care and tip the staff well because they do all the refills with a smile. They cleared all plates accordingly. Bathroom 3.8 Definitely not the cleanest. But, they do have 3 stalls which is a plus. Place is huge and can accommodate many groups.

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    Hibachi Grill Buffet - If they continue to keep the quality of food, cleanliness and good service, then this place will be very successful!

    If they continue to keep the quality of food, cleanliness and good service, then this place will be very successful!

    Hibachi Grill Buffet - Great food!

    Great food!

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    The Luxe Buffet

    The Luxe Buffet

    3.7(3.8k reviews)
    11.4 mi
    $$

    Food was fresh! Place was clean! Service was great!. I'll be back…read more Lunch was $20+ tax & tip. This place is a home run. If you are stopping at Ontario Mills to shop, stop here to eat.

    ZERO! ZERO! ZERO! Absolutely DISGUSTING and extremely DISAPPOINTED! This buffet clearly has no…read moresense of sanitation nor do they follow health department regulations, and what I witnessed today completely ruined my appetite. THIS PLACE SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN! I recorded a worker who was wearing dirty gloves, using a dirty rag to handle food that was spilled by other customers proceeding to put that same spilled food back into the cooked food at the buffet. Mind you, I sat there and watched her for 30 minutes continuously cleaning & throwing the spilled food back into the cooked food & mixing it back into itself. I can only imagine what else is taking place here! No wonder people get food poisoning from buffets! Watching cooked food being handled in an unsanitary manner and then returned to the food being served to customers was extremely concerning and unacceptable. The overall cleanliness and handling of the food is mind boggling, and after seeing how the food was handled, I had serious concerns about the hygiene and food-safety practices not only for myself but for my children.. EVERYONE NEEDS TO BEWARE! A buffet should have strict standards for cleanliness and food handling, and what I witnessed did not meet those standards let alone any standards for an establishment overall. I would strongly recommend management address these issues immediately. I will not be returning, and based on my experience, I cannot recommend this buffet to anyone.

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    Alumni Dining Commons - Breakfast lunch and dinner lol

    Alumni Dining Commons

    4.4(21 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    It's amazing and I personally know all the chefs. Most of the have been there 20 + years. They…read moretake Food seriously.

    Amazing hidden gem in Riverside, California. No one could guess that a college campus meal can…read morecompete with great service, fine dining food like the local famous hotel and outdoor dining! Lots of big tables for your big group of friends. It wasn't noisy either. Some of the best food and desserts Riverside has to offer, especially for a Sunday brunch. I'm sorry I over looked ADC for so long. They abolished all my cravings in one visit for a very appreciated price. Definitely go with a appetite! The flan tastes like aunties, the tri tip was this side of prime rib. They have a wonderful selection of food even an omelet bar! I just wasn't hungry enough to celebrate all the goodness I saw. I guess I just need to go back often because it's not just a great price, it really is amazing food. Check out the hot fresh cinnamon pecan rolls, too. Most everything is made in their kitchen. Shout out to Cori the Manger that addressed my special situation with a smile and attention. I'm sold, I'll be back especially when Heritage House has a special event because ADC is less than a block away for brunch or dinner. You can't find a better assortment of food anywhere else in Riverside for a big group or to satisfy a craving or five. Yes,I had five craving before i got there, and managed to satisfy a couple more too while I was there. See you there Yelpers!

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