I'm back up here in the Sacramento area to meet up with my crew to head out on our next field assignment. I still need to go further into Sacramento to meet up but in the mean time I thought I'd stop in here at Yummy Buffet to grab a quick meal that won't take too long. I like buffets, cause there's no waiting to place orders and then wait for the food to be served, you just go right up grab food and eat and then you're outta there. This is a pretty decent sized buffet with all the normal Chinese American dishes people all want. I know I can take my crew to these buffets cause everyone will find something to eat and be happy. They even have American stuff in case there's someone in you party that doesn't want Chinese food, like pizza and french fries! I got my fried rice and salt and pepper pawns as well as some beef and broccoli. I'll say maybe the food wasn't the total best I've had at a Chinese buffet, but it gets the job done. At least the inside was decently clean and neat. OK, back on the road to meet up with the crew. read more

See all

the variety of food is okay but i seen kids picking up food bare hands and placing it back on the buffet trays a worker was standing right there but didn't inform anyone of the issue. it took forever for our server to realize we needed refills it just got to the point where we left the dessert selection is pretty much non existent unless u like fat free ice cream read more

Where do I start, and what do I say? Well I do know what to say but I am just so in awe of this place that just to leave something less than amazing would be a disservice to the review that I would leave here. After Church today the wife and I had some errands to run and in the process were hungry and were trying to figure out what / where to eat. So she had asked me what I wanted and I had mentioned the Chinese place in Granite Bay but since they werent a buffet we really wanted to look for something that was more buffet like. So the wife did a Google Search and was able to find this place. So we traveled 20 minutes from Folsom to Citrus Heights to take a look and see if we were intested in eating here. Let me tell you the first minute we walked in, we were Greeted by the staff as they said "Welcome In, where would you like to sit?" So we found a table to sit at and then began walking around trying to find something to eat. Let me tell you that the decorations in this place are absolutely Beautiful. Thought I was walking around China for a minute, being that I have never been there it felt like I was. Everything was very clean and there was tons of food to choose from. They have everything from Sushi, a Hibachi Bar, Rice, Chicken of all sorts, Calamari, Squid, a bunch of different fruits, Ice Cream, I mean the list could go on and on and on. There was so much food there that if you leave hungry that's your fault. I can't give this place JUST a 5 star because I'm just so In awe of what I saw when I walked in and what I ate. This place deserves a 10. This Chinese Restaurant is by FAR one of the best Chinese Restaurants I have seen in my Chinese Food Restaurant eating career. Thank you Yummy Buffet Grill & Sushi, your Hospitality, your Food, the Cleanliness of your Restaurant will force my hand to come back. Oh, I think I also ran into the General Manager of the Restaurant because when we were walking by her leaving she said "How was everything?" Because I told her that this was our first time eating here and our response was "Everything was very delicious and we will be back" Her reply was "Great, I am glad you enjoyed it and I'll see you soon!" read more

All of the food was very oily, and I couldn't eat it anymore, as if they're cooking for quantity not quality. Most of the food was cold, such as spaghetti and rice. The floor by the counters was dirty. Yet, the service was quick - the waitress was cleaning up dirty dishes from our table instantly. read more

Very clean buffet, from the utensils to the plates, tables, dining areas, bathroom, etc. Great service from the employees. Fully staffed, very spacious indoors, food is high quality. Sushi is amazing! read more

Yummy Buffet & Grill - Chinese Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

On a mission to try every buffet in California! My hubby, our toddler and I stopped in on Thursday, after my nail appointment. All-You-Can-Eat Dinner Buffet was a great price at just $22.99, but food was a hit and miss and ice cream cost a $1 extra. Staff are sweet tho! Average 3/5 stars. read more

Yummy Buffet & Grill - Sushi is good! - Chinese Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Im honestly surprised this place doesn't have more stars. Yes the area isn't all that great outside could use an upgrade. When you walk in the scene is very different and clean. We were greeted by friendly staff right away and constantly being checked on if we needed anything. They have plenty of options for everyone! Sushi was really good and they even have Mongolian bbq. If your looking for an all you can eat with a lil of it all this is the place. We will definitely be coming back. read more

See all

It was my Grandpa's birthday recently, and he had been wanting to try this place for the past few weeks. We grew up going to Hometown Buffet with the family, but due to their closure, we haven't gone to a buffet in easily a decade. We came in for dinner and the moment I stepped foot inside I was asked how many. I told her 4 and she motioned to follow her. My family wasn't even fully inside the building yet when I was told to follow her, and so my family was trying to wait at the counter while I told them to follow me. The hostess was annoyed and started telling them to hurry up and follow her. She quickly walked to the seats and asked me how many seniors and what my family wanted to drink. My grandparents walk slowly and so I was the first one at the table being asked to order for everyone. I didn't know what anyone wanted so I asked if we could start with waters. Before my family could fully sit down, they dropped waters off and walked away. Now none of that is necessarily a bad thing, they work extremely quickly here. As someone who had never had this sort of experience before though, It threw me off greatly. They never came back except to drop off the check and a quick drive by water refill. I saw other people yelling out to the staff for drinks whenever they wanted a soda or refill. So I think you need to call out to the staff anytime you want something? I do wish I had a drink menu, as I'm the type of person who needs to be able to read the options. Suffice to say, be prepared to immediately walk to your table and know what drinks you're ordering before you get there. Now for the important info, the food. It wasn't great and it wasn't horrible. There were some horrible, bland, boring, tasty, and every other adjective to describe them, foods. It's been a couple weeks so I don't remember everything I ate, but the ones that stand out in my mind still I'll review. I enjoyed the peanut butter chow mein, Cajun fries, and the donut which was closer to a bombolini minus the filling. There was a lot of food that was ok like the shrimp alfredo, fried rice, and potstickers. Then there is the bad like the calamari, sushi, and cake. Overall it's a mixed bag, but I do still think it's good in the sense of it being a buffet. Don't like the bad stuff? Just go back for more of the better stuff instead. The two most disappointing items were the cake and sushi for me personally. The cake was so incredibly dry and lacked flavor. If you were to tell me the cake was actually prop cake, I would have believed it. As for the sushi, I would never come here over any other spot. Sushi is top 3 favorite foods for me, and I grabbed 1 piece of every roll they had in order to try it. Presentation is beautiful and it's tightly rolled so it keeps it structure as you're eating it. The actual flavor of the rolls and taste of them weren't good. It got to the point where Instead of eating the entire piece I would take a small bite and then toss the rest. Overall this is a pretty good spot and I can see myself coming back. There aren't a lot of buffet's left these days and it's good to see one. Don't come in expecting the best buffet you've ever been to, but it's a good time for an affordable price. read more

Very clean and inviting dining area. Service was very friendly and quick. Food presentation was great. Perfect for quick last minute family gatherings! We enjoyed the Cajun shrimp dish and dim sum portion sizes. read more

See all

Went here with a big group. We were initially put into the wrong group, but things were figured out. The food was good. A lot of options. The sashimi was good. The coconut shrimp was one of my favorite things there; it was like honey walnut shrimp but with coconut flavor. Very yummy. The cooked oysters are huge! Fries were well seasoned but unfortunately stale. Plantains are a great palette cleaner. As for the service, they were quick to clean your finished plates. However, they did not refill drinks as fast. read more

See all

Very enjoyable lunch experience at this buffet. Spotlessly clean and bright buffet area with fresh ingredients and a variety of main courses that tasted great. Several options for shrimp with the coconut shrimp a stand-out. The beef broccoli, orange chicken, and even the chicken wings were perfectly seasoned and very tasty. Too many good choices for most people. Three options for fresh fish with the salmon being my favorite. Exceptional sushi with at least a dozen options. Mongolian BBQ with very tender cuts of meat. Excellent service with prompt refills of our drinks and very pleasant wait staff to provide anything you might want. There were more high quality choices for lunch than I expected and I'm sure the dinner options are even better. I really enjoy Asian cuisine and this is one of the best buffet experiences I have had in a very long time. An exceptional food value for the quality and variety available. Whether you want, beef, chicken, or fish, there is something to satisfy everyone. From fresh fruit, salads, hot vegetables and main courses, the food was very fresh tasting and all food items were quickly restocked when needed. Very well managed food preparation and presentation. A very pleasant dining room atmosphere to enjoy your meal with attentive employees. Located near the Sam's Club on Greenback. read more

This place got worse the last 3 times we been back. Gave them 3 chances to see if any improvements. Went 3 times and got stomachache all 3 times. Not coming back again. read more

The restaurant was clean, and the food selection was good. There were several sushi options, which I enjoyed. Some dishes were my favorites, while others were just okay, but overall I had a good experience. For the price, it's definitely worth it. I would come back again to try more dishes. read more

Yummy Buffet & Grill - Sushi, seafood, and salad bar - Chinese Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Dined here on a Sunday evening and was satisfied with their buffet. They had a pretty good selection of food with Mongolian section, sushi and sashimi. Although, the steak was not soft. The service was good. Drinks will be brought to your table. read more

Great service wonderful selection of foods. The place was very neat and clean. I will definitely go back again.

I'm traveling through Sacramento and went for the lunch buffet. This place is huge. Very clean and staff is friendly. There is a hibachi, a large section of sushi rolls, there were some American things (pizza, wings, fries, etc) but there were a lot of Asian dishes(orange chicken, hibachi chicken, beef broccoli, etc). I was very happy to see Korean short ribs as one of the options. This is one of the best Asian buffets I've been to. Everything was hot and fresh. I wish I lived closer so that I could come back sooner. read more

I've wanted to try this place ever since I heard about it. It's the former Japanese buffet, that's across the parking lot from the citrus Heights Sam's Club on Greenback. I came in at 2:30 on a Saturday, and it was busy, but not overly so. The place was very clean. The people were friendly. You walk in, you are seated, and they take your payment after you eat. Overall, the food was very good. I forget the number, but there were quite a few number of serving lines. because it was Saturday, they had the dinner menu all day, so the menu was expanded. The food temperature was very good, which can be a challenge at a buffet. They had a very good selection. They had a Mongolian barbecue, including shrimp as one of the proteins. They also had steaks available to grill. They had a large number of Chinese selections. They had a peanut butter chow mein, which I liked. They had four different kinds of soup. They also had American selections, such as pizza, fried chicken, and french fries. They had a very large selection of seafood, including shrimp several ways, including coconut shrimp, which I absolutely love. They had baked fish, which was very good. They also had crawdads. The sushi section is very large, it was well stocked, and it included three different types of sashimi. They also had baked oysters, as well as raw oysters on the half shell. They had a nice salad bar, and a good dessert section, including cakes that they actually keep in a cooler to keep them fresh. The one thing I did not care for, was a roast beef/prime rib. It was on a do it yourself carving station, which I felt was a bit unsanitary, To me, it was tough, and it did not taste very good. I actually had to spit it out. That saying, that's the only thing I did not like on the menu. Everything else was great. Even it being the dinner menu, the price was extremely reasonable. If you are over 65, you get a 10% discount as well I like this place. I will be back. Thank you.. read more

See all

We decided to finally try this new Asian buffet yesterday and we were not disappointed. There is a huge variety of food including frog legs, coconut shrimp, sushi, Mongolian BBQ, and everything in between. The food was super fresh and rotated quickly; never an empty chaffing dish. Our drinks were topped off every time we reached the halfway point on them. Our server was on the ball. We love how the restaurant is decorated. It looks great. They were VERY busy so the price point $23 + $5 ice tea seems acceptable. We left completely satisfied and will be making another trip here very soon. read more

Was only in the Sacramento/Roseville area for a day and made a pit stop at Sam's Club when we decided to stop and eat here. First of all, the price is quite surprising and amazing for a buffet, especially their dinner prices. We were expecting to pay $40 but were pleasantly shocked to pay less than $25 per person. Everything we tried was well made and tasty. There was a Mongolian grill, some sushi options, and a decent amount of seafood or other Chinese options. We were seated immediately and our server was very friendly. If we're ever in the area again, we'd make sure to stop by with my brothers :) read more

For our big family it's the favorite buffet now - I really like how clean it is. The food is always fresh and the most important people who work there are nice and friendly. They treat you like you're their family.!!! Even today for our son's birthday everybody agreed that we go to the buffet. It feels like a living room room. !!! read more

I usually go to a different buffet, but I've been wanting to try this one since it's new to the area. It's very clean and the workers are very pleasant. Unfortunately, the food in the warmers was cold. I've seen posts about it, but was hoping they would have addressed it already. It's not only unpleasant to have cold food, but it's also a safety concern. Food is supposed to be kept at a certain temp and none of it was. read more

A great buffet to stop by! Quick clean and lots of choices for food. Salmon sashimi pieces are so large and generous!

This visit was during the Presidents' Day weekend. Before heading back home, we decided to stop by. We liked the food and the service. The price was on point and the food was a typical Asian buffet. We will definitely visit when we're in the area again. read more

Yummy Buffet & Grill - As of 2/17/2025 - Chinese Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

See all

Overall great value for food, sushi and sashimi were great, better than comparable buffets in the area in the same price range. They have crab for dinner but unfortunately all deep fried. Service seemed average. They did well the clear plates but nothing special. Ambiance was nice and clean looking. Don't let the plain entrance fool you! We almost thought we were entering from the back of the building with how unwelcoming the entrance was, but we were happily surprised when we entered. Grill was good with huge steaks if you want to commit to one and desserts were average. Only thing that stood out compared to other buffets in the area was that this one had flan and sushi/sashimi offerings were superior. read more

We've been to the all you can eat buffets but Yummy Buffet is the best! There is plenty of variety, it's not just carbs and jello. Yes, they have good sushi and grilled meats . The wait staff was nice and rapidly served us drinks and took out credit card to pay the tab. The ambiance is buffet, plenty of tables surround the food area. Lunch is when we visited them and there were quite a few customers. read more

Went there for the first time last night. There was a live spider in the sushi, and the waitress gave me a lame excuse saying it came from the vendor. food was bland and room temperature. Not even warm. Definitely would never go back to this place again. read more

Never really been a buffet person but food here is actually even better than a made to order Chinese restaurant. There's tons of choices, Chinese, seafood, Japanese, desserts. Service is pretty quick as well, they pick up those finished plates frequently so it's not sitting there a mess and in the way. Restaurant is cozy and spread out. read more

It's actually pretty good. They have a little bit of everything if you're a seafood lover. We have been here a couple of times. They're constantly clean and the food is tasty, fresh, and hot. read more

We visited again last weekend 9/28 And I would like to update my review previously reviewed in February. The food was YUMMY as the name states. Everything I tried I liked. The restaurant was clean with carpets lined between the food tables so food spills and the floors were not slippery. There is exhaust fans pulling steam and moisture from the restaurant. The employees were on top of the drink refills, plate removal and just generally check on the guests. Very happy with our visit and meal experience. read more

The service here good all servers are nice and attentive despite being a buffet. Honestly, I don't expect anything to blow my mind at buffets but Yummy buffet and grill is pretty solid. I like that it's not piled up and just new food on top of an older batch of food- they have kitchen staff coming out constantly switching out trays which I enjoy seeing, which leads me to believe they're keeping up with the quality of the dishes. There isn't HUGE difference between lunch and dinner service aside from a few dishes being swapped out but you're not missing out. I enjoy the area where they make the Mongolian bbq on the flat top as well even if you don't have noodles and it's all meat they'll still cook it for you! Remember to tip the grill guy though!! The desserts are mid same with the ice cream. Inside is nice enough a lot of seating so you can bring large parties without a long wait. read more

Service on point and food well prepared. We were party of 5 for a Saturday lunch to celebrate a birthday. We brought in our own birthday cake and restaurant provided tableware to serve after everyone had their buffet lunch. Impressed with cleanliness and wide selection of buffet items. We arrived at 11:30 am and all hot food items were heated well. Their steak and Mongolian BBQ station had large selection of choices. Their staff are well trained and made sure we were attended to. We will definitely return. read more

I used to be a regular customer dining during lunch, but prefer the dinner menu. Just recently I experienced really rude treatment from one of their waitresses that I no longer eat there. i didn't get the name of my waitress, but she's young, taller and thin. She sometimes acts as a hostess seating people. I went with my daughter for dinner on a weekend and noticed she spent a lot of time talking to a man with two kids. I assumed that was her family, so the other waitress tended to our needs. When the guy left with the kids, the female owner seemed to know them and said her goodbyes to them. Before we were done, the waitress brought me our bill and I paid with a credit card. Most restaurants won't pick up the receipt until I leave the restaurant. She picked up the receipt while I was eating dessert and I mentioned to my daughter that some waitress and waiters do this to see their tips. Within a few minutes later, she comes back to our table and abruptly removes everything from our table while I was still eating. I don't tip the 18-20% at these Chinese buffets because it's mainly self service. Since this incident, I go down the street to their competitor and their wait staff is happy with any tip because customers pay first, so some people don't tip at all. I hope management reads this and realize their customer base is smaller than their competition is because some of their waitresses needs to be trained better and should treat customers with respect because there's another place down the street that does a better job. Now that waitress and coworkers will get no tip from me because I will not be returning. read more

Dine in on a Friday night, it wasn't packed at all. My first thought was oh no food, to my surprise the food was really GOOD and flavorful. They even have seafood boil! Affordable and the food is good. read more

This buffet was just OK. I came here with my family and we had a huge party of about 18, so glad they were able to accommodate us when we called ahead. We were seated in the side room which was not on the main floor where the food was and felt like a private party room. That was cool because my kids could run around. Buffet options were pretty standard except for the Mongolian bbq and fresh steaks station, which I never really see. There also was sushi with some thick sashimi slices. Overall, food was OK. I felt like they used mayo for everything that was creamy including the Alfredo sauce, inside the cream cheese rangoons, and even inside of a sushi roll. I do not like mayo so it was off putting. Also, I got the "flan" but it was not sweet and I felt like brown sugar sauce on top of silken tofu. Don't play with me like that! Standout items were the stir fry Chinese food items like the green beans, mushrooms, clams and the tender ribs where they left out a knife for you to cut your own piece. Don't love that but it tasted great. Service was very friendly and attentive, even in the secluded private room. read more

I knew all you can eat restaurant in Citrus heights. It has sushi bar plus a grill to order station. Place was clean being brand new I like the ontras they were quite tasty and unique. Service was excellent a nice clean place definitely worth a look. read more

Yummy Buffet & Grill - New buffet in town. - Chinese Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Service was perfect. Food was fresh and FLAVORFUL. Slection was so great I have lined up my don't misses for next two visits. JWD Job Well Done. read more

Improve on service as you enter, you are shuffled and hurried to tables. And the food was horrible. My husband and I spit out the food. We ended up leaving and going to Tugboats Fish & chips. read more

Amazing Many selection of seafoods, Sushi selection, Service was okay. Ambiance was nice and neat. Highly recommend.

We were pretty blown away by Yummy Buffet & Grill, which served up a culinary miracle with its crazy-fresh food, awesome variety of options - including the sinfully delicious Fried Banana - and service that was basically perfect. And don't even get me started on the sparkling clean restroom. Okay, fine, the coffee was a bit of a letdown, but honestly, who needs coffee when you've got Fried Banana. We rolled out of there feeling like stuffed, happy pigs, already contemplating our next visit! This place is the answer to this area's culinary prayers. My apologies for the lack of pictures. I was so busy eating. I forgot all about it. Next time read more

Yummy Buffet & Grill - Yummy Buffet & Grill - Chinese Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Expensive, terrible service, and worse food. The whole place is greasy like an old shoe. Please save your time and money and go anywhere else. read more