My family and I visited Warehouse Buffet over the weekend for dinner. The restaurant looks very classy with nice art and decore pieces at the entrance and bar section. We selected the Korean bbq option and for seated right away. The meat selections were elaborate. The sauces are good. We ordered a variety of meats. Spicy chicken was very good. Rest were decent. They kept replacing the grill plate often. I liked the peanuts, japche, kimchi, soup and dips from the sides. A good family experience. Some meats were not so tasty. We asked for lettuce multiple times but they did not bring them. read more

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The food was good but service was slightly lacking. Asked worker to turn on grill to get warm before the food came and he faked turning it on which kind of turned me off about the place a little bit. Loved the sauce bar though read more

Kkbq all you can eat is extremely good would recommend. Also squitchers at the bar are bangin'. read more

Warehouse Buffet - Squitcher - Buffets Near Me - Foster City, California

Warehouse buffet is always good. Haven't been here in a while but the renovation looks really good! Its giving "fine dining" Came here for LUNCH yesterday. There was a large party for a bday (~30-40 ppl).. we got sat right next to this huge party & the staff kept confusing us being apart of that group.. now this is where it gets tricky bcz I've been here a time or two before.. & yesterday was pretty much horrible. We never got water despite asking for some.. took 40 minutes to get a draft beer & a cocktail.. we were mistakenly served (random meats) 3 times with the menu the bday party had, dined in for about 1-1.5 hours.. only way we could reorder anything was when someone bussed our table.. its wasn't the best service I've had in this establishment..the whole staff seemed more concerned & concentrating on the huge party we were sat next to.. I couldn't enjoy it as much as I did so I wanted to pay the tab & get out asap.. & the cherry on top??? I'm not sure what time lunch ends & dinner menu starts but being seated at 1:50p & leaving at 3:15p & being charged DINNER prices?!? That's crazy.. you don't really notice these things when all you wna do is leave read more

Warehouse Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Foster City, California

Everything was horrible about this restaurant. The service was terrible and the food was awful. Oh! And there's an overage charge if you don't finish your food. No one explained it to use. The manager came and said there are signs posted everywhere but none were in the area we were sitting in. Just not happy. We paid about $100 for a poor experiment and awful food. read more

We LOVE warehouse buffet. Such a hidden gem in foster city. Seated right away and there's always someone asking how we are doing, if we want more or if we need a grill change. Service is amazing! The place is quite huge, with a bar and sides/sauce bar as well. Love that it's right in the water! Plus the price and quality, unbeatable!! They have hot pot and kbbq. read more

VENUE: The location of the restaurant is great, many tables are on the water and I feel like they definitely make a point to seat everyone in those booths first. There are plenty of tables to sit at so I wouldn't anticipate a wait with the amount of traffic this place gets. The decor is also nice and clean looking. SERVICE: We were seated as soon as the host saw us. The waiters do sweeps regularly to clear empty plates so we never had more than 2 empty trays at once. To order, you write on the menu with a whiteboard marker up to 8 items (we had 2 people) FOOD: Meat was not the best, at first I thought it was freezer burned but I think it just wasn't defrosted yet. I think they freeze the meat in the trays that they are served in as the trays were also ice cold. This caused the meat to stick to the grill but putting it on lower heat helped it cook better. I was excited about the sauce bar, I had two sauces I rotated so I wouldnt get bored. One was chador sauce with garlic and scallions, and the other I mixed sesame sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, scallions, soy sauce, and vinegar. I probably wouldn't eat the meat without sauce tbh. OVERALL: Quick fix for my kbbq crave without going into a bigger city. The venue and view are both nice, just disappointed about the meat. We also only paid lunch price so not too crushed. Props for the variety of sauces! read more

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Upon arriving, you have to choose either hotpot or BBQ, no choice of both available. We chose hotpot and since it was the weekend, it's the dinner menu the entire day. They give you menus and a marker to write your orders in, and then you hand the menu over to them. First off, for the price, $80 (tax+tip included) for AYCE hotpot for 2 on a weekend, not too bad given today's prices and inflation. My girlfriend and I were pretty full afterwards. (If you've read my other reviews, I'm a garbage can and can eat an entire Little Lucca's sandwich for a meal...). They also cleared the tables of empty dishes extremely fast, even if they were clearly understaffed. However, the meats were so so quality. Sauce options were typical, but pretty bland and not flavorful. The soups were okay, but I didn't feel there was anything special. I didn't bother getting much seafood given other reviews about sand... But...for a decently Foster City priced AYCE, this is fine. Plenty of parking in the plaza and great lagoon view on a nice day. It's just a bit confusing. Why is it even called a Buffet? The only buffet was a buffet of sauces, ice cream, and a giant bowl of salted peanuts. Not to mention the interior got me confused with a Chinese banquet style restaurant, that serves single hotpots, with a nightclub style full bar, and KBBQ. read more

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no service at all. very very bad experience and foods we ordered ar not delivered on time, especially the meats ! it takes forever. never go to this restaurant any more. also told all my friends and families not to go to this restaurants again . read more

Absolutely can not end this day without giving the biggest shoutout to the amazing team over at Warehouse Buffet, and their venue. From the first time I ever stepped foot in the restaurant, I was blown away by how nice it was, and even further amazed by how great the food was. I also love the setup of the self-serve side dishes and desserts. (Not like other restaurants who only offer the tiniest servings of side dishes.) Additionally, parking is plentiful, which is extremely key!! I thought it would be a great place to have my grandmother's 101st birthday, and it couldn't have been more perfect. Thank you so much to the entire staff for all of your patience with all of my pre-event visits, and all of my pre-event calls, and all of my questions, and for FULLY accommodating our huge group, and for NOT charging a bunch of extra fees, and for giving us the opportunity to host such a wonderful party for our matriarch. Every single staff member I came into contact with was always extremely pleasant to speak with, and very helpful and knowledgeable. They really made the hardest part of planning such a huge party absolutely seamless. Also, during the party, they were very proactive with every step, from our setup, to pre-ordering, to having all the drinks ready, and even coming outside to ask us if we needed them to take our group photo. Our entire party had the most wonderful time. I just can't thank you all enough! read more

Warehouse Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Foster City, California

Came around 4:00pm on a Saturday with an empty stomach after a super long hike on a hot day.. yes, you bet I was excited to finally stuff food into my stomach. AYCE - Ordered quite a lot of stuff: beef bulgogi, galbi, premium short plate, pork belly, mussels, shrimp, razor clams, veggies, garlic fries, baby squid, pork intestines, fried tofu, pork cheek, boneless short ribs, New York steak, etc. Comes with side dishes and greens on the side. What to get/recommended: - galbi/short ribs - boneless short ribs - NY steak - garlic fries - Black angus brisket What not to get/AVOID: - razor clams (more sand than actual meat) - pork cheek (if you like eating rubber bands, get this) - mussels It wasn't really a "buffet" more like AYCE. There wasn't any food that was self serve.. most likely bc of covid. Place started to fill around 5:30pm. Took a while to call staff over to order and change the grill. Food took around 5-10 mins to come out. Meat frequently gets stuck and burnt on the grill. I suggest using the oil on your sauce tray to coat the grill. Honestly, you get for what you pay for. It wasn't the best but also not the worse. 09/04 | Saturday @4:00pm read more

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Enjoyed the hotpot very much. However, no one was really able to explain to us what the prices included. They didn't tell us about adding on the BBQ, sauce bar, banchan, etc. It seemed like working was confused. Also they need to hire more English speaking people. We were trying to ask questions and we'd get no response because some didn't speak any English. Would like to try this place again. read more

The ambiance is nice, the bar is awesome, the service was great. -1 star because of the sole fact there was too much peppercorn in my soup broth. I ordered the spicy and i couldn't enjoy the flavor due to the constant peppercorn that ruined the whole dish. read more

Warehouse Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Foster City, California

It was an okay experience. Wait time on a Sunday night is about 45 minutes. What I dislike: - Tomyum soup base only tastes like lemongrass. I had much better tom yum soup base elsewhere. - BIG NONO: There is no air ventilation. It was a hundred people packed in a confined space doing barbecues and hotpot. I felt dizzy for a while because of constantly breathing in the smoke. - Sauce and appetizer station is messy. Cakes are put out without any covering. - The menu does not offer as much variety as I expect. For example, they don't have dumplings and wontons. What I like: - Meat is high quality. - Staff are friendly. - Offer senior discounts. Might come back on a slower day, but there is definitely better options for similar kind of food. read more

Warehouse Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Foster City, California

I quite enjoyed Warehouse Buffet. I had kbbq here with my friends and the portion sizes were large and the meats were fresh. The drinks were tasty too. With the reasonable price, the ayce kbbq here is worth it. read more

I came here for dinner and had hotpot only. I love that you get your own individual pots since I have a food allergy. I didn't have to worry about any cross contamination :) We ordered 15 items to start with, and only our veggies came out. After waiting for 20-30 minutes for our protein, it turns out that the workers erased our order. It makes me think that the workers are careless or perhaps didn't want to fulfill our protein order and wanted us to fill up on veggies. When the protein did come out, they seemed to be small portions. There is also a dessert bar in the corner, but the desserts were just ok. I will say the restaurant looked very nice. There are better hotpot spots in the bay, and most come with drinks included (unlike this place). read more

Service is consistently upbeat and brisk--staff check in often to bring fresh cuts or refill broths. Eric & Justine are the best

Food quality was really bad. I couldn't even eat the beef that we ordered. Even color of the beef wasn't like beef and it was stinky. Their salad bad wasn't fresh as well. They have cucumber salad and it was really old looking and wasn't tasty at all. We informed our server that we didn't like some of our meet. His response was wi will charge you just $20 for your leftover food. I am not going to argue with you over $20 but the food that you guys are serving it wasn't eatable! It was my first time here will be the last! There are many other good places in bay area, just don't waste your money over lake view! read more

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Came here for my moms bday! Here's what your gonna expect The decent: 1. Only meat that was decent was the short ribs and bulgogi. Reviews are correct that the short ribs are very fatty. 2. Non Asian waiter/busser staff were very attentive. Always cleaning up plates and keeping the water and soup filled. 3. Nice interior The bad: 1. Grill was sooooo slow to cook the meats. My wife spent so much time grilling and it took forever. 2. Frozen seafood was gross and a lot of the meats were very low quality. All dry and super tough when grilled. 3. Server wasn't around much. Had to ask busser to get a lot of the things most of the time. 4. Worst thing about this place was the rude Asian female worker who made my mom pay $20 for "excess food and gave us boxes to box up the nasty food. She saw 2 pieces of meat on the table which was tough as rocks and inedible and some pork belly that we didn't order and thought we wasting food And that's after we paid the bill! Mom said just give them the $20 we ain't never gonna come back anyways. There's a pattern here on these reviews.. The Dam Customer Service representative always replying to all the reviews with BS excuses saying sorry this sorry that.. No need to reply to this review, this place is nothing special but the rude lady server made this whole experience bad. First impression was horrible and that lady put the nail in the coffin. Plenty of other hot pot bbq places to give my money to. When people leave these long ass reviews it means they really had a bad experience, and when the owner or customer service representative replies it's too late . You already lost a customer! All that for $20. read more

There's plenty of parking. The staff is attentive. The place is spacious. Other than that, the "juice is not worth the squeeze." The grill even when it's on high, is not high enough for the average cuts of meat to sear quickly. We got the tom yum soup and it lacked flavor and sourness you'd expect. Thankfully, the only reason we went was because we were invited to a party. Otherwise, we would not come here to pay. read more

Just a head's up, they have made changes to the restaurant and it isn't exactly what it was pre-pandemic. What you need to know is this: 1. You choose either AYCE KBBQ -or- a la carte hotpot. 2. You have an option to do a la carte sushi no matter what option you chose above. 3. You may have seen something about their cooking surface being dirty in other reviews. The cooking surface they use gets foamy when you first start cooking with it, but we asked the servers about this and they mentioned it is because the cooking surface is double-plated, which means there is a little gap between the two surfaces in the punctured holes around the surface. Maybe it cooks better or cleans easier this way, not sure. They do not do AYCE hotpot, and they do not do AYCE sushi. In my opinion, here are the pro's and con's. Pro's: - Incredible scenic view of Central Lake and the homes surrounding it in Foster City. We saw ducks, various boats, and two swimmers pass by. I wanted to toss some cooked meat to the swimmers, but I didn't want to get kicked out of the restaurant. - The servers were nice and attentive. Nothing bad to say about them, and in fact they were the ones that carried our experience as far as the rating goes. Though to be fair, we came in around 4pm which had a light crowd and once it started hitting closer to 5:30pm they started getting more patrons, so we could've received better service just because it was less crowded. Con's: - The food was not great. The banchan when served looked stale, the meats didn't look great either, didn't have a good smell to it, and overall I felt sick afterwards eating it. I tried to finish the food not to waste it, but after that meal I definitely regretted it. - There isn't a lot of ventilation for the grills when you do KBBQ, and they rely on the windows being opened to vent the grilling. There are side vents on the grill itself, but I didn't see or hear any ventilation mechanism kicking in. All the smoke pretty much went into our faces or the off chance it was sucked out of the window. - The establishment itself didn't feel very clean. The bathrooms were atrocious. Though it kind of feels like restaurants in SF where there is a sense of grimey-ness to it because of close in proximately it is to the water/the bay, these peninsula cities probably share the same issue. The view was nice, and there aren't too many KBBQ places that have a view like this, but my stomach was turning nonstop on the drive home and I don't think I can recommend that to folks unless this restaurant can offer a better experience for their KBBQ. read more

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Services are excellent! Food is good but not much variety that I prefer to have on hot pot

Went with a bigger group to try out this ayce Korean BBQ and hot pot place! You can choose one or do both for an additional fee. This restaurant seems new and is very nicely decorated with a beautiful lakefront view. You have to be a group of 4 or fewer to be seated at a table with a window view though. We opted for both kbbq and hot pot and glad we did! The hot pot was good and the food came out quickly. I preferred the kbbq meat but it cooked slower since we only had one grill for the whole table. The kbbq was very flavorful and they had great side options such as lettuce wraps, pickled daikon, and kimchi. Dessert was a little lacking; the froyo machine wasn't very good but I feel like the food and ambiance made up for it. The servers were friendly and worked hard to get the food out to us quickly. Would recommend for a nice meal! read more

We had our son's first birthday party here and it was great! They had a separate party room that accommodated our party of ~45. Great service and food, plus they even had karaoke. Thank you Ling and team for helping us make this party possible! read more

As of today 1/10/2024, This place absolutely improve sooooooo much!, I would know because I was one of the customers when they had a grand opening. I've been going here for years, through thick and thin and even Covid, I am so glad this place survived! The meat quality selection has improved to a whole new level trust me it's not like before! Having hot pot and bbq was a strong move and the ambiance has improved! I've taken my family here even business meetings! My new favorite hot pot place in the bay! Owner is very nice as well! I wish this place will remain the same and open for a very long time! read more

The place is very big and has a great view of the water in Foster City. This place is great for big parties and the price is very affordable for an all you can eat Korean bbq place. The service is good nothing much to complain there. The meat quality wasn't the best. If they invested in better meats this place would be a favorite but unfortunately the meat was lacking natural flavor and the texture wasn't great either. They have an open salad bar and their kimchi sides were very good. They also have an area to create your own sauces for the bbq and meat. read more

Warehouse Buffet - Korean BBQ: Korean Beef Belly, Beef Brisket, enoki mushroom - Buffets Near Me - Foster City, California

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I have been back here for a while now. The food is amazing really enjoying everything is extremely delicious and the service is on point. I love how you walk in the restaurant and the ambiance is just EPIC it feels extremely relaxing and inviting were you can just relax enjoy your food . If you're in the mood for cooking your own food relaxing with family ,friends, colleagues this is truly the spot to really enjoy the food and walk away with a smile of contentment. read more

This was my first time coming despite the restaurant being open for quite some time now. The interior of the restaurant is very nice and big. It was the first kbbq I've been to where there's no vents above the table and I was scared bc you always leave smelling like meat even with the vents and I figured it would be even worse now since there weren't any at all. We were sitting next to the window so it was a nice view as well. At the beginning of the meal, I was already pretty disappointed. They did have a large variety of meats and seafood but the meats were not the best quality. I did like a lot of the marinated meats such as the bulgogi and galbi but other ones were dry and many of them were very very fatty. The salad and sauce bar had a lot of different things to choose from. The service was lacking quite a bit. I understand it's difficult going to so many tables especially when people constantly need things but the employees were not the most friendly because when changing the grill they would stand there and expect you to know what to do (like move your tongs off and scoop the meat onto the new grill) and we would always ask for things and say please or thank you but they wouldn't really say much to acknowledge. It also took asking 5 different people to finally get rice. They had a robot to bring you food sometimes but I was a little confused why they were using it because it didn't seem like they relied on it much. They had dessert which I appreciated. I'm not sure if I would come back because I think there are other places that I enjoy more for kbbq but it is closer to me than the other ones read more

Not sure what the hype is all about. They don't even serve rice paper or radish paper to wrap the meats. Most kbbq places have that! At least the ones in the Bay Area and SoCal. They claim you can sit outdoors but you can't. If you go on their website or Yelp to make a reservation, it says outdoor dining is available but that's not true apparently. ( they must've taken that down once I complained bc I don't see it there anymore) Not only was the food not good, no flavor at all, service was non- existent. The meat was all fat. We ordered almost everything so we got to try everything. The grill burner was giving us a lot of issues. You have to constantly flag someone down to get the menu back so you can order more. Food comes out so slowly! The ban chan sides are sad... nothing unique. Tasted old. Hmart has better sides. For the price and food quality on a weekend for lunch... wouldn't go back. Gen BBQ is better and that's not saying a lot. Maybe I'm just spoiled from kbbq places in SoCal! But for the Bay Area, just go to ToBang in Santa Clara or 10 Butchers if you want to splurge in Sunnyvale. read more

Warehouse Buffet - Yes .. that's all you get as the sides. - Buffets Near Me - Foster City, California

My friends and I visited on a Friday night just after 7 PM. The place wasn't crowded, so we were seated right away. The food was excellent, and the $20 pitcher of beer was a great deal. The service was impeccable as well. Even though they close at 9 PM, we stayed until 9:30 since there were still customers dining, and they didn't rush us out, which we really appreciated. We'll definitely be back! read more

Food was great. A wide array of selections. Price was so reasonable for Cali standards. Restaurant was very clean. The view was great which was a plus. The restaurant is located by an artificial lake. The staff were very attentive and friendly. read more

Food was good. The sides and some fruits seemed a little soggy or like it had been sitting out all day. If I'm gonna be honest, service wasn't the best. We had to reorder a couple things since they would forget it and from past experiences, the grills would be changed without us asking. The interior is the same as it has been since pre-pandemic times. One more thing h would note us that the floors were HELLA greasy and especially the bathroom floor. read more

It was my best friends birthday and she was down to try a new location and new cuisine with me so I found this gem and we went ahead and tried it out. We came on a Monday night with an arrival time for 7:15pm Location: Great location, tons of parking and in a strip I've been to multiple times but never seen this place before. The decor inside is so nice (for sure a vibe) If you want views inside I would for sure come in the day or early night before it gets dark Seating outside is only available on the weekend Price: Dinner is $31.99 a person AYCE Options: AYCE Korean BBQ at a grilling station AYCE Hot Pot and sushi of the day at a hot pot table Service: We waited 10 minutes awkwardly in the lobby to be seated, we weren't asked if we wanted a grill table or a hot pot table, we were sat at a grill table so we were okay as that's what we wanted. The waitress sat us and wanted our drink orders right away (I for sure needed a drink menu and a moment so I had to ask a few times to have a moment) I do with they explained the process a little as it was our first time here (each locations process is different) Experience: During our experience there were 3 other tables occupied (one directly behind us...perhaps we could have been seated away from them since it was empty) another at a large grill table and one on the other side of the room at a hot pot table The waiters were kinda just standing around staring at you cook and eat (which is weird, like give us some peace please) They did come and shut off our grill and hand us our check after our 2nd ordering (maybe because it was getting late) Ordering: They give you a menu and a dry erase marker for you to mark what you would like to order They allow 6 items for each order (near the end of your serving they come back around to ask for your next order Beer: first time having Korean beer and I am a fan! Kind of similar to a milky sour and not too bubbly, totally recommend and personally want to try other flavors (all they had was blueberry and original) $6 a can What we ate: We ordered 2 times 1 New York steak 1 veggie plate (red and green bell peppers, onion, 1 piece of corn and zucchini) 2 shrimp 1 spicy shrimp 1 spicy fish (stuck to the grill) Non grill items ordered: 1 spring rolls (had to order twice because they didn't come with the first order) Popcorn chicken Garlic fries Rice Changing grill plates: They came around with grill plates and changed it quickly when they seen it was getting smoky (I appreciate that because other places leave them and just let you continue to cook on them) Thoughts of a non meat eater: Their options are great for someone who doesn't eat meat I think they had a great selection of seafood (usually I'm stuck just getting shrimp) Final thoughts: Gave it a 3 star rating because it for sure left me wanting more, a little expensive for just 2 rounds but for sure if you come earlier and have more it would be a little more worth it. read more

Warehouse Buffet - Dinner BBQ menu (March 2022) - Buffets Near Me - Foster City, California

I came here on a weekend for a hot pot lunch with my family and had a very enjoyable time! The beef (especially the sliced beef and ribeye) was delicious and the vegetables were all very fresh! Everyone had their own individual pot so there wasn't a need to fight over cooking in a communal pot. The sauce bar was comprehensive so I was able to mix my typical custom hot pot sauces. There was a separate counter for japchae, kimchi, salad, and a couple dessert and fruit selections. The staff were very attentive and continuously cleared our dishes and refilled our soups. There is a mandatory 15% tip for parties of 5 and up but this is absolutely deserved because they did a nice job! Also enjoyed the spacious environment and the lakefront views. Next time I'll be back to try their kbbq menu! read more

Korean BBQ with a gorgeous view. You sit right by the water, it almost looks like we're moving! We came here for lunch and it was a reasonable price, $21.99. While service was good, the quality of food wasn't great, but I guess that's what you pay for. The meat wasn't amazing, and the presentation of meat on the platter looked pretty unappealing, just piled on the plates. Some of the meet also came frozen solid. I'm also not sure why, but the meat was really sticking to the grill here. The dessert bar was really, everything tasted artificial and not fresh but I did like that they served fruit. The sauce bar was great, a wide variety of sauces you could choose from. I also liked how there was some cooked appetizers you could pick from on the menu. I will say, I used to come here pre-pandemic and can tell the quality went down. This used to be my go-to spot! They also don't serve AYCE sushi anymore, which is such a bummer! read more

We got the Korean bbq. Staffs serve us pretty well. Most foods are pretty good. Prices are pretty reasonable with killer views. Pretty roomy. Parking is good. I do recommend this place read more

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Well worth the lunch charge. Service was extremely efficient. Food offerings for the BBQ were great and I would definitely recommend. If you choose shrimp just make sure to de-vein because those bad boys are filthy. read more

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I usually go here to celebrate a big event with my family. It's the perfect place to do so! Meat is pretty good and there's also a sauce bar. You can choose either kbbq or hot pot and I usually go with kbbq here. It's not amazing quality, but it is a great place to hangout with a big party. read more

Warehouse Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Foster City, California

Very average KBBQ for the AYCE price of $34/person. Meat quality was average with the exception of the beef short ribs that were weirdly colored, made of 95% fat, and tasteless. Didn't try the hotpot but I assume it would've been equally as average. The side dishes were limited, no rice paper, and missing so many dishes. The "Vision" of the restaurant says they strive to create the most authentic experience but that is all lip service. Ambiance was cool, 4/5. Lastly, service was very disappointing. The workers kept turning our stove down in temp over 10 times which made the meat soggy and cooked slower. They probably despise grill changes so they were trying to prevent us from burning the grill so much, but it came at the price of bad service. The female manager was super nice, however, she's the only reason there's 2 stars instead of 1. I'd only come back here if I were really craving kbbq flavor and I was desperate. read more

Warehouse Buffet - Beef Belly - Buffets Near Me - Foster City, California

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Pro: beautiful restaurant by the water. You can eat hotpot and bbq at same time. You can make your own sauce You can get your own fresh fruits and dessert. ( min choices) We are on the way to Stanford. For volleyball game, but too early. We were in the restaurant for long time. Nobody rush us. My only complaint is the bbq grill is so slow. read more