This is a buffet, so expectations are different here than at a traditional full-service restaurant…read more The service, for example. While everyone is friendly, the servers are hyper focused on refilling your beverage. Sometimes they're a little too zealous and will refill your drink when you don't need it. I will also say they do a very loud, raucous "Happy Birthday" at your table if you request. For the ambience, it gets loud when they're busy because families come here for the value. But you shouldn't be going to a buffet for peace and quiet. Food-wise, they have a wide selection and the quality varies. Some of their Chinese specialties are great (beef and broccoli) and some are....fine (General Tso's chicken). They have lots of choices, from fresh fruit and a salad bar to desserts and pizza. I have never eaten at the hibachi section of the restaurant. Good value, good food.

The food is kinda what you'd expect for an all you can eat place…read more The staff are usually pretty good though making sure to refill your drinks and bring your bill when your table is just about done! And I'd say the atmosphere in the place is decent they can't control what kind of people find their way into the place but hey we're all there to gobble up some questionable food and make poor decisions on plate arrangements XD so I can't say I'm making them look any better stopping by. If you want quick easy food that's not gonna limit you how much you're allowed to grab this is the place to go!

I decided to treat myself to something good, considering that I am on vacation. I found Golden…read moreBuffet here in Alexandria and it was open. Yes! I arrived here from Ronald Regan Washington international airport and used the public transportation system to get here. Thankfully, they were open for dinner and I got seated right away. The restaurant itself was not big but not small either. It could accommodate 50 people at any given time. I arrived here around 5:30 PM on a brisk Wednesday evening. It was nice to be here because of the travel that I had done the day before to get here. With that said, I spent a good amount of time eating my way through the station that they had. I was quite famished because of the air travel and definitely was looking forward to diving in. I ended up having most of the seafood related items first before diving into a second round of the seafood again I ended up with a plate of carbohydrates, mostly pasta and rice before ending the meal with a full stomach and a happy smile on my face. Definitely worth coming here because of the unlimited items that they had. At least it felt unlimited because of the share volume of food that they put out on any given day. I spent about an hour here trying to get full value for my meal which happened to be around $15-$20 with out tax and gratuity. Feeling pretty good when I've dived in. Bloated when I finally said I had enough. It was worth the effort though! If you're in the area and wouldn't love a good Chinese themed inspired buffet, consider coming here to this one in Alexandria, Virginia. I certainly recommend this one for sure. The overall experience here at this Golden Buffet restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia was very good. I overdid it calories wise, but I was on vacation. I sat near the food, which small wonderful and Daphne made me think that I could eat a lot more than I normally can on any given day. At least the price was fixed so that you can indulge beyond what you can for a fixed price. That's what I love about a buffet and the Golden buffet here in Alexandria Virginia is no different. The ambience here was very good and quiet for sure. It was just me and my stomach hurting all the food that I was eating. Once in a while, the server comes to check up on me to see if I had needed any water or anything else to drink during my stay. While the food is mass produced, you can feel that there is pride and love that goes into making such delicious dishes every day. They basically have the traditional Chinese food dishes that most Americans would enjoy, as well as other dishes that local Chinese in the area would enjoy as well. So they have a lot of stuff that can pique the curiosity of both. I eat a bunch of vegetables during my stay but majority of the food that I had was the seafood, considering that's usually the most expensive items on the menu anyway. And so, if you love buffet and Chinese food, consider coming here in the Alexandria area if you're hungry for something that would carry your dinner plans as definitely scratch that Chinese food fix that you've been craving all day long. The Golden buffet restaurant is located in Alexandria Virginia. It is physically located at 7820 Richmond Highway, a few miles from the Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport. I took the metro and a local bus to get here, which was okay. The rush hour in DC is pretty much crazy but I made it work. For the most part though, my experience here at the Golden Buffet Alexandria was good and cozy. As I write this, I'm full to the max and don't really regret it at the moment. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, they have a small parking area for y'all who drive. If you're like me, public transportation is available (DC metro and other public buses) for anyone and everyone who wishes to come and dine here. And of course, there's Uber and Lyft and Empower at your convenience. If you're looking for something that can fill your stomach at a reasonable price, consider coming here for your next meal in the DC / Alexandria area. Oh maybe you could probably skip a meal or so just to make room to get real value for your money. That's what I did when I came. Air travel can do that to anyone. 4.0 stars for the overall experience Support local! B

stars. It wasn't completely disgusting, but it definitely wasn't good either. Most of the food was…read morecold, bland, and just didn't have any flavor. Nothing really stood out, and a lot of it tasted like it had been sitting out for a while. I left feeling pretty disappointed. I probably wouldn't come back.

We visited some friends in Maryland and they suggested that we come here since we do have a big…read moreparty and this will satisfy everyone's taste. First this place is huge. Second, the selection is huge. They pretty much have almost everything you expect in an AYCE place. Chinese hot food, Japanese sashimi, Korean BBQ, vegan salad, drinks, ice cream. They even have snow crab and lobster claws the day we were there. They also had "buddha jumping over the wall" soup - if you know what it is. One thing is that my empty plates were piling up before they were taken away, but I guess it was Saturday and they were busy. Overall the food selection was amazing. I only wish their desserts are better... I thought the little roll/balls in the frig was mochi... but no... it was something with unpleasant texture - they tasted like silicon... Other than that, I think this place is the best Asian AYCE I have tried in the US. If we are ever in Maryland and in the area we will definitely come back.

I've been hearing so much about this spot on social media so decided to drive the hour+ to try it…read moreout. WOWOW they have sooo much to choose from. Most buffets have typically the same things but this one exceeded my standards. I loved the build your own hot pot, the meat tasted so fresh and it was very tender. They had a massive sushi selection with sauce bottles for eel sauce and spicy mayo. A bunch of hot and cold bars. Even a diy boba bar! Everything i tried tasted really good. They have workers who go around and make sure the service areas are clean of food and such which i liked. It was very clean. Would i make the drive again? YES but also i heard there's an alexandria location opening this year!

I am a Latin woman, I was a little anxious to try the food there even though I live in the same…read morearea, I tried the pupusas and the gorditas, I honestly loved them! They just need to improve the tanning but I liked it and I will come back again. The prices aren't that bad, and it depends on the staff, whether they take good care of you, but I'm not complaining.

The food was old or spoiled chicharrones and refried beans. The chicharrones were rock-hard and…read moreburnt, and the beans smelled burnt and tasted sour.

Good food , fresh , service is also good, will stop again overall experience was goodread more

Extremely high price, very poor quality of food. I order ordered side chicken 3pc was $20.read more

I visit Green Olive whenever I feel a bit bored with my menu at home. I love the variety, and…read morefocus heavily on seafood - broiled flounder, breaded fish fillets, various cold and hot shrimp dishes, hot and cold imitation crab dishes and salads, and lobster bisque which I drop some of my seafood into. I usually also sample the pepper steak, General Tso's chicken, pork dumplings, and Lo Mein. Dessert of choice is banana pudding. I've only found one other buffet that can equal this, but it is in Cherry Hill, NJ.

No recommended. As I try to find new gems to eat at, I have to try places I haven't been to before…read more My wife and I were driving around and decided to give this place a try. From the outside, it doesn't look appealing but I don't go off that; I want good food. The name did not suggest a Chinese buffet, so a bit interesting. There's enough free parking and we were seated immediately. The food was not arranged in a sensible way and so you had to look around for things. The food itself lacked flavor and was overcooked in my opinion. I think the only thing I enjoyed were the fried plantains; everything else I could have passed on. Just would not recommend, especially given the price.

Huge variety that makes you wanna keep eating even if you are stuffed!…read more The sushi was amazing! I loved their variety from rolls to nigiri and everything in between! I loved that there was a lot of yummy Korean food, like galbi and pork belly. They even had stations for hibachi, udon, and malatang! There are dinner exclusive things, like the crepe station and some seafoods like snow crab legs; but the lunch options were still satisfying and tasty! Service is attentive to cleaning your plates, and everything seemed neat and organized. It gets pretty busy, so you definitely want to plan accordingly!

Food- nothing memorable. The hot buffet appeared to be the last of the lunch portions. The beef…read moredish had lots of fatty pieces. The dessert section had lots of cakes, cookies and soft serve. Service was good. Our server was timely in bringing drinks and the bill.

Almost always good. Usually a bit noisy especially with screaming kids. It's definitely a must try…read more They have so many different things. The sushi is actually pretty good and lots of different Chinese food. Been here more than 50 times.

I will totally be coming back here! Be prepared to wait in line though if you arrive during prime…read moretime lunch on a Sunday. Good thing we arrived early enough to beat the crowd and get dibs on the food that alone would be worth $20 if eating by itself in a typical Chinese resto - examples include the seafood (which my wife says was surprisingly fresh compared to all other buffets we've had in the past), ribs, roast duck, pho (yes...PHO!) - to name a few. The place itself is quite spacious, modern looking, and clean. Tables were NOT crammed together like some other buffets might be. Restrooms were big and clean. Speaking of cleanliness - plates were clean AND DRY (unlike every other buffet I've been to where the dishwasher seems to be so overwhelmed that plates come out wet...yuck) Staff is amazing! Friendly, took their time, efficient at removing dirty plates, and gentle...not sure what I mean by that, but I feel like it made my dining experience that much better. Food-wise, I'd say was slightly a step above in terms of the non-seafood items. My wife says the seafood was top notch. I really enjoyed the ribs, chicken stick, and beef broccoli - although everything else was quite tasty. My 7 y/o enjoyed the pizza, fries, and chicken nuggets. The taro bun was nice and soft - a definite departure from the stale, hard-on-the-outside buns I was accustomed to at other buffets. Most surprisingly was that they had pho!...which I've never ever seen before at a Chinese buffet. I didn't have a chance to try it, but will certainly do so next time. Parking-wise - there seems to be dedicated parking at the resto level (at least I didn't see any other businesses at that lower level) which can be accessed by driving straight towards the buffet and NOT going to the upper level where the Burlington strip mall is. If lower level parking is full, there would certainly be more parking in upper level....then simply take the stairs down to buffet. I'm excited to go back....and excited for YOU to try it! Definitely one of the best....if not THE BEST Chinese buffet I've ever been to. And having experienced the Chinese buffets in Southern California, that's saying a lot! NOTE: Don't compare a buffet to a traditional Chinese restaurant. In a buffet....it's more about getting your fill. Here, I think you'll find that you not only get your fill, but you'll be satisfied. OH! And my stomach was not upset at all afterwards (apart from being soooo full lol). Bon appetit!

Umai Fusion Buffet really impressed me. The food was nice, fresh, and well‑stocked, with plenty of…read moreoptions to satisfy any Asian food craving. The restaurant itself is extremely clean -- the staff is constantly wiping down booths, sweeping, and keeping everything looking sharp.

As a last minute change of plans, we ended up at Umai Fusion Buffet for dinner on Mother's Day…read more Surprisingly, it wasn't too busy considering the holiday, which was nice because we didn't feel rushed or crowded. They had a decent selection of food, and I definitely made the sushi rolls my main priority for the night. Everything was okay overall, but in the words of my daughter: "mid" -- and honestly, I'd have to agree. Nothing was particularly bad, but nothing really stood out either. The server was very sweet and friendly, which we appreciated, though our drinks were never refilled during the meal. Overall, not a terrible experience, just not one that really wowed us either.