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    Yum Buffet and Grill

    3.3 (632 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Sushi
    Britt O.

    Highly organized for a buffet. Everyone files into a line, although I did see people cutting through here and there. Clean, well managed, typical variety. I'd say the desserts are lacking and felt a bit underwhelming. Hot items and sushi were fresh. Service was ok, nothing spectacular. Good option for those seeking some variety.

    Big restaurant
    Jon W.

    This buffet place has survived when multiple other businesses have not. They made it through covid. As for food it specializes in sheer number of food choices. Whether it is sushi or common Chinese dishes or even Mongolian barbeque, this place has it and all hotly cooked. You can definitely tell none of the food was frozen and reheated, but cooked in the back woks. The turnover in food helps to keep things fresher even if the quality isn't the best. I particularly like the hot Chinese dishes, the pork chops, teriyaki chicken, grilled chicken, stir fry veggies, broccoli beef, and some of them dim sum items like the siu mai and baos are pretty good even if not gourmet. The Mongolian BBQ is fresh and hot, my kids like to make their own creations and I usually get a plate there too. The sushi is pretty basic stuff, but they get creative, there was a mango topped one that's new today and it was pretty good. Their usual ones are good too. I like that there's a vast array of meat dishes here especially. Seating can easily accommodate a large party and multiple servers are always available to help. They are quite quick to take away used plates and silverware, and they wipe down tables fast too. They are friendly and will refill your drinks quickly too. Not fancy at all, very casual, but still they have kept this place up except for the dingy carpet. Prices are reasonable and there's senior discount of 10% and only kids 11 and over are considered adults. All in all, not anything special here, but there's freshness and variety, and it's a place where everyone can get what they want so no one should have to complain.

    Sara E.

    When two Yelp/foodie friends posted video review about Yum Buffet, I knew I had to try it. This South Sacramento Asian buffet really does have something for everyone. Mongolian BBQ station, Asian favorites like General Chicken, Honey Walnut Chicken, beef and broccoli, shu mai and more. Teriyaki chicken skewers were delicious. BBQ ribs were yummy. Lots of different kinds of shrimp- fried, cocktail, spot prawns and more. Lots of seafood like dungenous crab, mussels. Clams, oysters and even white fish. At $22.95 for an adult dinner, it's easy to get your money's worth. Lots of desserts, veggies, fresh fruit and more. Next time I'll bring a steak knife and crab tools. There were people pouring in and out of the restaurant when we got there but were seated relatively quickly. Staff did a great job of replenishing food.

    Melissa D.

    Our go-to option here is the Mongolian BBQ. I love the thick noodles with beef, onions, jalapeños, and mushrooms. I'd prefer to choose my own sauce mix, but they add their own sauce while cooking your meat, noodles, and veggies. I'd add a bit more garlic, ginger, and a drizzle of sesame oil. But their sauce mix was tasty too. It would be great to have bowls available, since things pile up fast when the food is uncooked (at the Mongolian BBQ section). The last time we had lunch here, I got full on their fresh sushi. I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was and went back a few times. Dessert is a variety of mini-cakes, cookies, and ice cream with tiny baby spoons. Service is ok. They're quick and quiet, but not very warm. They have a huge wall of shame in the front for those who don't pay. Not a good way to feel welcomed. They should have customers pay first to eliminate this problem. Still giving them 4 stars because of the great prices and variety.

    Isabel T.

    Came for dinner, 22 pp, senior discount was a lil less. Overall lwk bad lol. "Cheap" buffet so you get cheap foods. I think the sushi selection is not bad but im not a sushi person. They had alot of seafood kinda like oysters, crawfish, small crabs and shrimp but i feel like they werent the freshest, shrimps were like mushy. Alot of there other stuff is jus below par, like beef is chewy, bread soggy, etc. Service is also not great, the workers will straight up jus walk straught and bump into you, our "waiter" or whoever collects our dishes wasnt friendly either. idk why but i wanted to come here again so good to know i wont be coming back lols. They had some random steak at the mongolion bbq area, not good, very chewy and soaked in oil bruh

    Shirley N.

    $15.99 lunch buffet My sis recommended this AYCE buffet. She emphasized pig's feet. Said the restaurant was located in Sacramento. Heading west from Reno back to the Bay Area we detoured here. Our understanding of Sacramento is very narrow in scope. We know the Capitol, Old Sac, and Cal Expo. That's it. This restaurant is located in the greater Sacramento area. We felt like we were driving and driving. We made it here for lunch around 11:15am. The hostess led us to a table. We asked for water. Then you're led loose to chow down. Naturally we looked for the pig feet. I had two, hubby ate six. The food offerings are abundant. Chinese hot food, sushi rolls, some nigiri like unagi, tuna, and salmon. Fresh fruit, some dim sum, soups, seafood like clams, shrimp, prawns. There's something for everyone. A popular feature is the Mongolian BBQ. I selected a couple of different noodles and mushrooms for the chef to stir fry. I didn't include any protein by this point as I was very full. But it was very tasty. Dirty plates are removed frequently. Don't drop anything on the carpet. It's very grungy. Would I come back? Maybe. Located in a big strip mall near Ross.

    Beef Tripe
    Nigel N.

    They have dishes which isn't normally found in Chinese buffets, such as Grilled Salmon and Beef tripe. I liked the fried bananas and Chinese doughnuts for dessert, but there's also bananas in Strawberry glaze for those who are health conscious. The ice cream flavors are Strawberry, Chocolate, and Vanilla. However, the plastic spoons used for eating the ice cream are tiny. The sushi buffet is artisanally presented. Wasabi is included. The waitress came to our table every few minutes to refill our soft drinks and take away our dirty dishes. (Soft drinks are free refills.)

    Fish
    Daniil T.

    Lunch is $16.99, and overall there's plenty of food. Tasty. The waiters work quickly and attentively.

    Jessica M.

    Checked out this buffet near 99 Ranch for lunch. There's plenty of seating and we were seated immediately. There's a variety of food from bbq chicken, to vegetables, to sushi rolls. The meats were well seasoned. Nothing was too salty. Our waiter was amazing and cleared out plates pretty quickly. She also checked in on us frequently and refilled our waters.

    Renfer G.

    Everything was delicious, and the food was served warm--which is very important in places like this. We visited during lunch, so it was quite crowded, and we had to wait a little while. Empty plates were always cleared away promptly, so our table never became cluttered. The only thing we didn't like was being seated right next to other diners, which made us feel a bit awkward; however, overall, it is an excellent spot for a quick and tasty meal.

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    There were a group of 6 of us and we all LOVED IT! I had several different choices and they were all GREAT!!

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    Ask the Community - Yum Buffet and Grill

    What's the updated price for Sunday?

    What are the current lunch & dinner prices?

    As of April 2025: Weekday Adult Lunch is $16.99

    How per person?

    As of May 2024: Mon-Sat Lunch $14.99 Mon-Thu Dinner $19.99… 

    Does anyone know if they serve sashimi during lunch time?

    No, no sashimi just sushi 🍣 rolls

    How much is it per person?

    Not sure if prices changed. I went 3 months ago. On the weekdays, $13.99 for lunch and $18.99 for dinner.

    How much is it per adult ? Do we also need to reserve?

    Weekend dinner was about $22 per person I think? I didn't see prices posted but we paid $50 total with tax & tip (Oct 2022). Reservations weren't needed (although you may want to try and make them for large parties).

    Does this place have sushi still? If so what kind?

    They still have rolls

    What time is lunch over?

    Lunch is over at 3:30 p.m.

    What differences are there between what's served for lunch and dinner menus?

    Dinner has more seafood items like crawfish, honey shrimp, they also have ribs and raw steak for thr grill

    Do children under 5 eat free? Is the lunch special only Monday-Friday?

    I don't know about the lunch special, but children under 3 eat free

    When do they serve oysters and are the oysters raw, grilled or baked?

    Dinner time 3:30

    Do they serve crab legs during lunch or dinner? How about oysters?

    Yes, plenty of them both fresh and delicious enjoy if you decide to go and have a great lunch!

    Does Yum buffet have a website? I'm looking for the price weekday and weekend and lunch and dinner. Also, if there is any special deal if we host a party there.

    I don't think they have a website....

    How much is it per person as of Dec2021?

    Lunch , I think is now $12.99. Used to be $9.99.

    What time Dinner starts please?

    The dinner time is start at 3:30 pm. On weekends all day the menu is same as on dinner.

    Is there crab legs at lunch on weekends?

    Yes. I believe so but it's mobbed on the weekend. I noticed specially after church let's out.

    What day have fried crab?

    Usually on dinner every day and on weekends as well .

    Is it open yet? I read somewhere else it is permanently closed. We don't live close enough to drive by & check. Thank you :)

    Yum Buffet reopen August 1

    Is Yum buffet permanently closed?

    probably temporarily

    Open for Dine in?

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