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    Yum Buffet and Grill

    3.3 (618 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    YUM BUFFET AND GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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

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    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

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    Daniil T.

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

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Raul F.

    We've come to this place before I had a pretty decent food experience. However, this last time that we went, the food was actually pretty concerning. I understand that seafood buffets can always be risky. Luckily nobody got sick, but I didn't notice the texture was different with The tuna sashimi. It was actually quite tough to eat, almost as if it had some thin membrane tendon. Maybe I'm not accurately describing, but that's kind of the experience. A lot of the food this time around was actually pretty bland. I didn't wait long enough for the hibachi this time as the line for it was super long. I also didn't notice that the chairs and the carpet in this facility are actually really dirty. I was only here about six months ago, so this was a shocker for me to see the change this drastic Within a year time.

    Sashimi.

    This is a MUST GO. We've eaten at tons of Chinese buffets. This is the winner by a landslide. Everything was so fresh, clean, and tasted amazing. They even had all you can eat sashimi, which you can never find. And to top of it off, it's totally reasonably priced. $21. And $2.50 for a drink. You can't beat it. I promise you won't be let down. If I had one critique, some of the staff members were not very friendly. But hey, can't have it all I guess lol.

    Henry H.

    It's not fancy, it's not gourmet and no one item really stands out....but why is it 5 star? VALUE!! for $14.99(lunch), and apparently the price went up?, you can't really find another place that has the selections, variety and taste for that price. For what you get, it's a steal! My go-to here is the stir fry where you can choose your veggies and meat for them to stir fry immediately. Customize in any way you want.

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    Jared H.

    Yum Buffet was definitely yum for the price! I was surprised to see lots of sushi. The quality of sushi was average, but for the price it was acceptable. There was a huge selection of Chinese food that was tasty. I liked the imitation crab cheese bake as it was very flavorful. There is a lot of different seafood such as salmon, steamed fish (some type of white fish), clams, shrimp, calamari, and imitation crab. The make your own Mongolian BBQ was an awesome surprise! There was a large selection of veggies, noodles, and meat to create your own dish and watch the cook grill it for you. Service was adequate as our dishes were removed periodically.

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    Joe J.

    On May 17, 2025, around 1:00 p.m., my 17-year-old daughter and I came to Yum Buffet & Grill on Florin Road in Sacramento for lunch. What started as a normal outing turned into a very disturbing experience. While we were eating, my daughter went to use the women's restroom. When she came back, she was shaken. She told me that a male employee entered the restroom while she was inside a stall. Without announcing himself or checking if it was occupied, he started pushing open stall doors and sweeping with a broom and dustpan. She wasn't sure if another woman was in the restroom too, but she was terrified and rushed out. I immediately tried to report it to a staff member. A waitress said she didn't know who it was and got a manager. When I spoke to the female manager (white linen shirt), she initially didn't understand the seriousness until I explained, "Imagine if it were you in that restroom." She went to the back, then returned and said the worker was "new." That made me even more upset--new or not, basic respect and privacy matter. Why wouldn't they knock, announce themselves, or send a female employee? I paid the bill (even after they offered a discount) because I wanted proof we had been there. After leaving, I called 911 and later spoke to a Sacramento County Sheriff. He took our statements and said they'd speak with the manager. I understand they may be limited in action, but I believe it's now on record. I'm posting this so others are aware. If anything like this has happened to you or someone you know at this restaurant, please come forward. We need to hold places accountable for keeping safe, respectful environments, especially for young women. Photos of the restaurant and the 911 call record are available. Zero tolerance for this kind of behavior. -- Concerned Parent

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    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.)

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    4 months ago

    Food always hit, love the magnolian bbq feature where I can build my plate and all the variety of food

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    Huge variety good taste, need more salad options lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, veggies for a salad

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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… Read more

    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?

    Yum Buffet Reopen August 1

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