I was totally shock on how good Tin Tin buffet was. Not saying it's the best AYCE Chinese buffet but for a neighborhood Chinese buffet, it does the job. For $20-$25, if you go on the weekends, it's dinner all day. I recommend doing that rather than going for lunch time. If you attend dinner, they offer some of the best Cajun seafood boil. Take my word for it, you'll be surprised how good it is lol I come here often now with my friends just for the seafood boil. For what they're charging nowadays for fresh crawfish is ridiculous. Even the prices for frozen crawfish is crazy. I know, inflation and high demands. Sure lol I'll stick to a mid quality seafood boil any day. Next dish I LOVED was their salt and pepper fried shrimp. Jumbo shrimp that tastes fresh with the right amount of salt seasoning. I would definitely come back every other month lol read more

Tin Tin Buffet Restaurant - 12/2025 - Buffets Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Food was not bad, average chinese cuisine and they were quick to replenish the food and keep the counters clean. The restaurant was festive, playing Christmas music and decorated for the holidays. Pretty cheap compared to other buffets in the area if you're looking for that. However, I had a pretty uncomfortable experience at my visit today that hadn't happened at prior visits. It was a slow Thursday lunchtime for them and we were instructed to seat ourselves after waiting a couple minutes for the host to finish her conversation with a coworker. We only got water for beverages and had our plates taken once and water refilled once. I didn't particularly feel like the service/attention to us was great, so I left a tip that I felt was appropriate. Most of the time we were eating, the servers were just sitting at a table talking with each other or on the phone as it was slow. The lady who was charging my card was staring at me and the screen to see what tip option I would select. When I put in a custom amount, she got upset with me and made a scene about it. I felt that this was not only unnecessary, but rude and caused a loss of a repeat patron to this business. My friend that I was with was visibly uncomfortable and he felt pressured to leave a bigger tip after I was charged first. Then as we walked out, the host was very dismissive to us when we said bye and to have a good rest of their day. Overall, at least for myself, this place isn't worth the lower price tag for service and food like that. It's unfortunate because prior to this experience, I was telling my friends about this place, but this will no longer be the case. Hopefully they can better their service standards. read more

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The food seemed fresh and tased good for an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet. Their seafood boil, shrimp, and salmon were all much more delicious than expected. The service has been a little slow or rude once in a while, but the customers can be too. read more

Exactly what you'd expect from a Chinese buffet. Saw a lot of people complaining about service, but it's a Chinese buffet so I don't know what you're expecting. They came around to grab plates and refill water so I had no issues. Food was great and didn't have any issues later on. Once again, exactly what you'd expect for a classic Chinese buffet. read more

Ruined a nostalgic spot. The food is fine, but the service is trash. The waitress tried to shake me down for a $2 tip while I was paying, then openly shamed me to her coworker when I didn't put it on my card. It's a buffet--all she did was grab a soda. I had cash for a better tip $5 , but after that unprofessional stunt, she got nothing. Never again. read more

We went to Tin Tin Buffet - exactly as expected. No surprises. I ate a full plate of green beans and a full plate of plantains. Yum yum in my tum. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was as expected!! read more

Tin Tin Buffet Restaurant - Buffets Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

TLDR: the Chinese buffet of your dreams. Everyone has had the classic Chinese buffet experience of American Chinese classics plus slightly weird western/Italian food with classic buffet decor. Yeah this is it. Tin tin is its own slice of history and I'm sure in the next ten years this spot will be torn down for a new apartment complex but until then enjoy this relic of the past. read more

Tin Tin Buffet Restaurant - Buffets Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

This felt kind of in the middle of nowhere so location isn't great, but we went for lunch on a Saturday and it wasn't bad. The price was $16.95/person which isn't as cheap as it used to be, but it wasn't terrible. If it was $2 cheaper, I might have actually given it 4 stars. There were 4 islands set up, so there was a fair variety of food. We were happy to see that they had seafood for lunch and that there were a good amount of customers, which ended up meaning that the food got turned over at least once per dish while we were there. While it didn't look great at first, the quality of some of the items actually was pretty good. Dumplings - These are great - the skin is nice and thin and the meat is large and chunky. The skin is almost a bit chewy and crispy and has a really good texture. Crab Rangoons - I didn't actually eat one of these, but we get takeout from here a lot and these are pretty good. Nice and crispy with a good ratio of filling. Cajun Seafood - This was surprisingly very good. I had shrimp, crawfish, and mussels from here. Halfway through our meal, they refilled this dish and the shrimp and mussels that they added were huge. It didn't taste off at all which is a fear at buffets, and it was actually quite nice. Shrimp (cold, boiled) - This also got refilled halfway through our meal. The meat was firm and flavored nicely with lemon. I love cold shrimp so this was a nice addition to the buffet. Shrimp (stir fried) - These were peeled and in a clear sauce. They weren't the most amazing, but it was nice to have another type of shrimp to choose from. Black Bean Clams - These were amazing. They were also refilled halfway through our meal and I ate a LOT of them. They had a nice blend of black bean and spice, and the clams themselves were nice and sweet. Sesame Balls - These might not be homemade, but they tasted just as good as a dim sum place, and they weren't huge so they didn't fill us up too much. Salt and Pepper Shrimp - These were fried nicely so they weren't too greasy but they were fried enough that you could eat the shell with the meat since it was nice and crispy. Good flavor. All in all, if we had a car, we'd definitely be back, and if it were a tad bit cheaper, I'd give it 4 stars. Still, it was a solid buffet for an area that doesn't have a lot of cheap Chinese buffet options. We actually walked about 40 minutes each way to get here and we have no regrets. read more

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literally tried taking money from my hand, deplorable. the foods good but the staff is horrible.

Today I felt like experiencing nostalgia by taking my 10 year old and my nephew to this establishment. I haven't been there since high school (almost 15 years). And I wondered to myself how they managed to stay open after all these years. I got my answer today. I called ahead to get the price for the 3 of us. I was given the flat adult price and informed that children are $ per age. Okay cool. We get there we eat. The food and drink leave much to the imagination. Everything down to the soft drinks was watered down no flavor. Nothing like I remembered. We go to check out and on the first line of the receipt is the adult price for myself. On the 2nd line of the receipt is x2 equaling out to $36. Now keep in mind that the adult price is $18 and some change. Something doesn't look right so I do the math on my calculator and ask the hostess why I'm paying the adult price for the kids. She tells me and I quote "you didn't tell me". I said you didn't ask. You mean to tell me if I don't tell you my kids age you'll automatically charge them as adults? No wonder they've stayed in business. They scam unsuspecting customers for their watered down buffet. And then still have the nerve to ask for a tip. I felt completely violated. I will be reporting to BBB and Google reviews for their nonsense. I should've turned into a Karen but I didn't want to upset the kiddos. Shame on this place read more

Tin tin for din din was not a win win. Overall restaurant could use a real facelift and maybe a powerwash. Food was lukewarm and produced questionable bodily-movements in 24hrs. It does get a star because the price is definitely right for what you're getting. Happy to have the local experience - likely will never return. read more

I love the food the people are wonderful. I love the ribs their so good.the food is 4 stars and the tables are clean there's a good range of food options and the staff give wonderful service. read more

I enjoy the simplicity and laid back unpretentious feeling of Tin Tin and the food is good. The prices are edging up though. I miss the crabmeat cold salad which I used to enjoy and is no longer served for some reason. Staff is helpful and efficient. read more

The best buffet experience food-wise you will find in the northeast. Hands down. . You'd be pressed to find even one bad dish here.

This place is a sham, on weekends they charge you $18 each person but there's not even such a wide selection, the muscles were so dry and so was the shrimp I think it was sitting under the lighting too long. The fried rice is really good, they don't have too many options a lot of it was pork which I do not eat so I was very limited to a few things. They do have Fried Chicken which is really delicious, the Sprite tastes a little weird like it's more Seltzer than it is syrup. I also didn't like that when I was signing my bill and tipping I was calculating the tip and the woman was just standing over me and telling me what to put as my tip. That was very uncomfortable and very strange. All in all I would say it would be great for the price when it's 13 bucks. read more

Excellent buffet. Lots of selection, the price is right too. Very attentive service, nice buffet atmosphere.

Chill time with friends and a lot of food for a good deal. The service was really nice about continuously making sure we had water too which I was really grateful for. Would love to go back at some point read more

Surprisingly good for the price and portion (general gaus chicken, rice, lo mein, scallion pancakes). Not the best ever but based on what you get for the price, totally worth it if you're craving Chinese. Delivery was fast and food was still hot and fresh read more

Food was not that great. Ordered online and received not good smelling, tasting food.

Food tastes good, service was perfectly fine. My only issue was that some selections were mislabeled and we came at an odd time so not all selections were available read more

The food wasn't good. I went at dinner time and the seafood was bland. It's good for when you're broke but outside of that, I would not recommend. read more

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Delicious offers fantastic cuisine and comes highly recommended. classic Chinese buffet experience

Super good food and service at this place definitely recommend if hanging out with people or dining with family

Is delicious has great food and would definitely recommend if you are on a budget. They are very nice to you and welcome you in, they refill your drink even if you don't ask. read more

Tin Tin Buffet Restaurant - Buffets Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

This restaurant has just renovated, the place looks nice & clean. The food was delicious, I enjoyed the main courses, dessert & fresh fruit there. The waiter & waitress were nice. I gonna be back. read more

I've never been to a restaurant where they tell you how much you have to tip. Gave a good tip, then the waitress came back to tell me that it wasn't right, needed to put more. Have more than 12% of the amount of the ticket, and this was a buffet at that. Horrible experience. read more

Solid no frills does the job etc. I come here hung over for the variety and price its a good deal i only wish they would hqve different plates more often. read more

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Haven't been here in many years. Food is warm/hot and refreshed frequently. Their fried shrimp was really good compared to other places. Beef broccoli and chicken with broccoli w also tasty. There is also a semi seafood boil (mussels, shrimp and crawfish). I tried it this time around and it wasn't my thing. It needs some more spicier sauce!! I was hoping they still had the raw bar.sushi but none so that was a little disappointing but for $15.95 for dinner don't so bad. On par with some other places but just not as many options as others. read more

Tin Tin Buffet Restaurant - Food! :) - Buffets Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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nice nice nice！我认为这是波士顿最符合大陆人口味的餐馆，很多美国人也来吃。比某些贵的中餐厅味道都要好！推荐！it is taste goodthere is lots of delicious foods here read more

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Haven't been recently but inexpensive and when you don't eat a lot they think you're unhappy

Worst Chinese Food I've every eaten. Highly recommend saving yourself your money. The wings were dry. There were flies all over the food. The water tasted like hose water. Who goes to a Chinese restaurant to eat chicken wings and fries? It was terrible. Do not waste your money. read more

I challenge you to find another restaurant with better value in the Boston. Possibly Massachusetts. Potentially New England. Maybe the US? Maybe I went a little too far. The food:value ratio is over 9000. 8.50 for lunch. 11 for dinner. Favorites here are the soups, string beans, salt and pepper shrimp, crab rangoons, fried fish, seafood delight with shrimp, surimi, calamari. Plate with steam rice, topped with an ample portion of seafood delight. Sprinkle with some white pepper and a few fried shrimps. All will be good in the world. The soft serve is a cherry on top if it's working. +1 for childhood nostalgia. My restaurant of choice for my birthdays growing up as a chubby Chinese kid. I mentioned the value right. Take out is a great option for those on the go. If you are coming here expecting a Michelin Star meal, Godspeed amigo. If you are coming here for a comforting and filling meal, you're home. read more

Tin Tin Buffet Restaurant - Fresh and hot salt and pepper shrimp, seafood delight, fried fish. Egg drop and seaweed soup. - Buffets Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

The food selection was bad :( I was excited to eat shrimp but they didn't have any and the fish was awful tasting. It was drenched in water. The service was okay because at least they cleared the table. I would rather eat at a school dining hall. I had to spit out the desert it was so bad. Overall pretty disappointing. I wish I hadn't wasted gas coming here . read more

TOTAL FIVE STARS!! I have been going to this buffet with my family back-to-back for the last ten years and let me tell you this is the best thing that happened to my tastebuds since homemade food! And I love Ma'a cooking--that's saying a lot! Tin Tin Buffet is a lifestyle. Keep the business afloat. You'll always get my support. Ashley Calabasas read more

There is a lot of hate for this place on Yelp, but it is a perfectly adequate Chinese buffet. And it's a GREAT value! Only $11 for the dinner buffet. I liked the roasted chicken and the teriyaki chicken. And the pizza is surprisingly good. This is a large space so it'd be great for a group event. Very clean. It's a shame that the soft serve ice cream was out of order, but at least they had Jell-O. I do wish there were more veggies. If you have realistic expectations, you will be very pleased. But don't expect a Gourmet meal. I'd be back for the value. read more

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This is a pretty tough review, because everything will kind of it is, but it isn't Not a particularly glamorous restaurant, but clean. Service is somewhat indifferent, but effective. Some food items are good, some aren't. So let me begin, on the good side, the peel and eat shrimp were large, and cold. They were pretty good, only if there's just a bit of horseradish in the dipping sauce. The salt and pepper shrimp were also large, and very tasty. The only downside was that they were in the steam tray for perhaps a little too long. The Cajun seafood, the black bean clams, and the shrimp and veggies were all good. The black bean clams were probably in the very good category. The pepper steak was OK but past it's throwaway time as was the stirfried chicken. The fried chicken was crispy and good but the fried rice, lo mein, Singapore noodles, generals chicken were all not very good. lots of MSG in the preparation as my allergies let me know. I believe the dinner buffet was 1495 and worth it if you focus on the few good things. Don't know if I'll be back again, but don't regret the trip. read more

If you respect your self don't go here food is horrible place is nasty dirty, and barely any selection. Go somewhere else save your money.

We have been on the lookout for a go-to Chinese buffet. While this is a buffet and serves Chinese food, it's not our first choice, but for an inexpensive meal, it's fine. Pro - Soft serve ice cream - Cheap food including only 70 cents per years old for kids at lunch - All you can eat - Very large dining area - Lots of parking Cons - Even my five year old didn't enjoy the fried rice. It was kind of bland - Not a huge selection including only 3 or 4 buffet lines. - Chairs and booths have seen better days read more

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I'm rating Tin Tin Buffet as 3 stars and would recommend it for what it is: This is very cheap Chinese-American buffet with your run of the mill staples like lo-mein, chicken & broccoli, general Gaus/sesame chicken, chicken fingers, etc... I would characterize their selection as just adequate. They have most of the core dishes you'd see in most Chinese-American buffets, but no more. As a matter of fact they have a whole serving island in the back empty. One of their serving islands is a salad bar, but I don't think I've ever seen anyone actually help themselves to any of those items. They have a dessert section with mostly some kind of plain looking cracker and some unappetizing fruits. You can tell that they've probably cut corners in the operations but that's reflected in their price. I've found myself coming to Tin Tin Buffet when I want to stuff my face with mediocre Chinese-American food on a cheap dime (usually after hitting the gym). Prices are very cheap. Service is quick and efficient. And the food is mediocre - it's not disappointing but you're not going to be impressed either. So to come full circle, I'd recommend Tin Tin Buffet for exactly what it is: a cheap Chinese-American buffet on a dime. read more

Beware.. Extra tips were added on the receipt.. Get a receipt or take a picture before you leave. It is a must!!. Dont get ripoff.. Or pay by cash.. read more