E Star

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (195) • $$

"Oh, I had a lovely time here! My robot escorted me to my seat, and the waitress in my area was just lovely. This place is huge and well-decorated; it really caught my eye. The food options were plentiful so it's impossible to try everything but I did try to. You're best bet is to eat everything in smaller portions or just keep coming back like I'm doing."

E Star

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (155) • $$

"Excellent service reasonable prices my daughter brags about this place everywhere she goes not a very large selection of food but the food is very tasty and always fresh, hot and sour soup my favorite"

BON Kbbq

★★★★☆ 4.1 (242)

"If you're like Billy Joel, drinking your tonic and Jin, then perhaps you'd like to come and drink one over some AYCE Korean BBQ, some of the very best out there no less. You can find these here, in Chinatown, and in Dallas, but Jin is one of the most popular in Texas for a reason.You can't get much better than Korean when it comes to all you can eat Korean barbecue. It's one of the best party meals out there and this is the exact location that I would send anybody to. It's always hearty and fun and it's always tasty, it's friendlier and usually has more available than the Chinatown location, and it's good for the Korean Community up here in the north and we all love it.The Chinatown and Dallas ones are good... sorry not Dallas, Plano... but this one is my fave."

Tandoori Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (557) • $$

"Ten second summary:-Not worth a destination trip, but if you are around the area, it's worth a try.-Butter chicken is below par, but the saag paneer and naan is fantastic. One of the best naan in the area.-Service from our waitress, Mahi, was spectacular. She was very polite and came by often to check on us.The saag paneer was flavorful and had a plentiful amount of paneer, but sadly, the butter chicken lacked flavor and was a bit watered down. In a way, it kind of balances the score. The naan was amazing. It comes out freshly made so it's hot, crispy, and lightly buttered.There is no wow factor to make this a destination Indian buffet, but if you are around the area, it's not a bad option."

Great Wall Buffet

★★☆☆☆ 1.5 (23)

"Would not recommend. The service is really bad for what we payed for 37.43 for three people. The food was mainly cold and made it seem as if it had been out for longer then a day. Overall would recommend some other place"

Shabu Town

★★★★☆ 4.3 (137) • $$

Cocina Latina Pupusa Buffet

★★★★☆ 3.8 (9)

"This place is amazing! The pupusas are delicious, as all pupusas are, and so having them in buffet form is the best idea I've heard of in a long time. The place is very small and casual, and prices are good. The people who work there are nice and friendly. Knowing a little Spanish will help you to order, but if you don't speak Spanish and the person working there doesn't speak English, gesturing to the buffet will probably get your point across. If you are Salvadoran, you will not be disappointed in this place either. One evening, I had a last minute need to pick up food to feed 10 of my friends. About half of them were from El Salvador. I stopped by this place, and they got my huge order together in less than 15 minutes, including pupusas with cream and beans. Everyone thought the food was excellent. So there you go: Salvadoran-approved pupusas in buffet form. You can't go wrong!"

Apicius Kitchen & Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (53)

"Apicius is a nice spot that is in the Rotary House connected to MD Anderson. It is a great spot for patients and family members to grab a nice meal outside of the hospital food. It is also a great spot for those of us who work at the hospital to grab a meal before or after work. I can only speak on the breakfast as some of us partook after our shift one day. Most of us had the breakfast buffet and it was absolutely delicious. They can make your eggs made to order so most of us had omelettes. They also made us very tasty waffles made to order. All the typical sides and breakfast accompaniments were great also. They are definitely a step above your typical breakfast buffet elsewhere. The service we received was what you would expect at a nice hotel establishment. If you come in the evening, they have a full bar as well. Overall, I would definitely come back and keep it in my breakfast rotation if in the area!"

Juicy Seafood Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (38)

"Location just opened 11/9/22. Juicy seafood replaced Cafe East, located at the corner of Hwy6 and Dulles. The set up is practically the same. The pricing is pretty fair for the options. Came early on a Saturday Evening and wasn't busy at all. Started to do up the dinner crowd about 630-7pm when we left. They still have that private back room with a large screen. Looked like it was being used for karaoke at one point.Here's a rundown of what I can recall from what was served on our Saturday dinner:Seafood options:- Baked Mussels - Steamed Clams- Shrimp prepared in multiple ways [black pepper, fried, buttered shrimp, popcorn shrimp]. Only thing missing was cocktail shrimp. - Fried prawns - Fried Fish- Crawfish with a mix of shrimp and Mussels - Soft shell crab- Steamed fish- Vermicelli and Scallops [my favorite]- Fried squid Other hot bar items: typical of a Chinese buffet- Lo Mein- Fried Rice- Beef and Broccoli- Sautéed chicken- Chinese Egg roll- Fried Chicken- Potato Wedges- Fried Corn poppers- Fried Sweet Bread [kids were a fan]- Texas Toast- Crab Rangoon- Steamed veggiesDim Sum Bar- Chicken Feet- Banh bao [BBQ pork bun]- Steamed Pork Ribs - Sticky Rice in Banana Leaf- Chinese BroccoliSoups- Seafood Soup (same texture of the crab Maw Soup)- Hot and Sour SoupSushi Bar- Various Rolls: mostly traditional - Sashimi: Salmon, Yellowtail- Sushi: Eel, Tuna- Edemame - Seaweed SaladSalad/ fruit Bar- Lettuce, dressings [ranch and Italian]- Random toppings: cheese, raisins, bacon, egg, and I think chicken cubes(?)- Kim Chi- Tomato, Cucumber, Red onion vinaigrette saladDessert- Chocolate Cake- Strawberry pudding- Jello- Fruits: oranges and honey dew. Also had pineapple and peaches but definitely came from a can.- Individualized Ice cream cups: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry sundae, Chocolate sundaeWhen we walked in, the hostess wasn't very welcoming. I don't think she even said anything to us. I just asked if we needed to check in with her or just seat ourselves. She just nodded and I told her our party. She sat us in a booth. The chairs felt new as they were quite firm. The hostess also asked what we'd like to drink without really informing us of any options so I just defaulted to sweet tea and waters. Btw, the water tastes straight up unfiltered tap. We made sure our kids drank from their water we brought from home. Our waitress was attentive to clean off used and finished plates. She even checked if I wanted a refill on my drink.Overall pretty decent and my kids enjoyed the options. I remember my parents taking us to Cafe East often with other family when I was young. Not many, if any, Chinese buffet options in the Sugar Land/Missouri City area so I'm sure it will do just fine. Nothing crazy spectacular about the place. Just the typical Asian buffet. Some suggestions I hope they would consider is to have extra silverware or utensils for guests to grab if desired. There were no Soup spoons readily available. Also would have liked to get new utensils at times without hunting down the wait staff. There wasn't any plain white rice available that I noticed. I did note a little concern that seafood can get messy and eating with your hands. Seeing other guests dig into their crawfish, crab, and peeling shrimp then licking their fingers. I was just thinking how people would return to the bar with filthy or not properly cleaned hands and touching the shared tongs to get more food. So I'd recommend to bring your own hand sanitizer or wipes. Or they could provide wipes at the table. Or providing gloves we can use to eat our seafood.Though they just opened, I do hope they add to their offerings of something unique. Probably more dependent on the season but like having dungeons crab or lobster (crab legs when available). Even if it's only 1 per person in the price.On our exit, another guest entering did ask how it was and if we'd return. We did happily say yes."

King Star

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (18)

"I don't like giving bad reviews, but this place was terrible. The food was less than average. Service is non existent. It was the first time in my life I been to really bad Chinese buffet."

Best of Filipiniana

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (91) • $

"This was better than I expected. My buddy found this spot so we checked it out. Parking is easy. We visited for lunch on a weekday. The food is buffet style all you can eat. The food was very tasty and fresh. If you like this kind of food you will enjoy the restaurant. The price was good and cheap and the restaurant was easy to get in and out. Overall good experience and will go again."

Pop Buffet

★★☆☆☆ 1.8 (6)

"They have ample seating. Its never crowded. Lol My co-worker and I have tried this place several times. The food was always cold. The last attempt we asked for our money back and left."

Go Shabu

★★★★★ 4.6 (218) • $$

"Absolutely wonderful experience at my first time at Go Shabu! We ate there for lunch, I think it was about $15 a person which given the quality and quantity of food options I'm not sure how its possible! The service was friendly, waiter was extremely informative and patient with my inexperience, and we had a absolutely delicious experience. I got a small amount of everything I wanted to try and almost couldn't finish it, much less think about getting seconds. It's so easy to oversubscribe to food selections, I understand their "waste surcharge" or whatever they called it if you took much more than you eat. I somehow forgot to get a picture of the buffet but it was gorgeous! SO MANY food options, noodles, vegetables, seafood, just over abundance and it all seemed fresh, clean ,etc. no part of me was skeptical about food safety, and as I've gotten older I tend to look at that more :)As far as meats, they let you pick 3, you can see it in the bottom of my photo, there are three stacked plates. They are shaved super thin and at first don't seem like much food but if you finish it they'll refill them per request. They seem very generous, its just about not wasting massive amounts of food. We honestly almost forgot about the meats given how many other foods we got, and how delicious they were!"

Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet

★★☆☆☆ 2 (75)

"Nasty. That's is all. Last time I was there, we saw a roach running around (& yes I know, pests, bugs, rats, are everywhere) it's inevitable to escape them sometimes but no one wants to see that while eating."

V Star

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (122)

"My rating is considering this is an all you can eat Chinese buffet. Most of them in Houston are poor quality and nothing to write home about. I think, considering the type of restaurant and area this place is decent. I've been coming here for years. The only thing I wouldn't recommend is the sushi. The other entrees and sides are flavorful and good quality. The restaurant also has a full bar and is pretty big.The service is hit or miss. It sometimes takes forever to get used plates cleared, refills or the check.There is often fresh broken glass in the parking lot. I would recommend parking in front of the windows."

Hunan Chef

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (143) • $$

"Lots of buffet items to chose from and service is good. Buffets are a little iffy for me, but this one was pretty good. I'm not a germaphobe, but there's something about other people touching the same utensils I touch. Good news, they keep things very clean. The orange chicken was good, love the mushrooms and the eggdrop soup was really good. Restaurant is clean."

TJ Filipino Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (133)

"I'm not an expert on Filipino food. I think this buffet was a good way for me to see what kinds of dishes there are and to try them. I only came here because Mike Chen (aka, Strictly Dumpling) had a video about them on Youtube. I don't really know what I was eating, but the caldereta was really good, especially with rice. Besides hot foods, they also had orange slices and some desserts. This seemed like a small family-owned business. There weren't too many customers. It made me feel like the food just sits there and doesn't get replaced for fresh batches. There were so many signs about them charging for leftovers. They really don't want to waste food! I asked them if there was a difference between lunch and dinner, but there wasn't. I think lunch is just cheaper. There was plenty of parking. Bathroom is available. I thought I saw a small stage, so they might have live music!"

Ranchero King Buffet

★★☆☆☆ 2.2 (64)

"Omg the food is so slightly above average...which is the best thing about it! This is the true American Buffet experience with a Latin twist! They have all kinds of food, some stuff that I've never tried. The process is really cool, go in there, pay first, and get a little receipt you put at the table. Reminds me of the old hometown buffet days. I only ate here because Fogo De Chao was closed, pleasantly surprised."

NW Chinese Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3 (38) • $

"This new Chinese restaurant recently opened in a spot that was home to another Chinese restaurant. The sign outside says New Owner and I know it has a different name. I ate here several years ago and remembering being very unimpressed hence I never returned. Seeing the new signage I decided to go back. First trip was for dinner about a week ago. The restaurant was empty when I arrived at 7:00 p.m. I ordered the chicken and vegetables that came with egg drop soup. The restaurant is attractive in its interior especially at night with the distinctive red glow of the lighting. My entree arrived less than 10 minutes after ordering and before I could finish my egg drop soup. The soup was ok but the chicken and vegetables were uninspiring and bland. I didn't really care to finish the meal. I would have rated this meal a 2.My second visit was for lunch today. During lunch they offer a buffet lunch. It's a small buffet but adequate. I sampled various items and they were all good. Nothing stood out but it was acceptable and I graded this meal as a 3. Both times my table service was friendly and attentive.I am going to give them the benefit of a doubt and rate this place an overall score of 3. If I return, it will probably be for lunch. I wish this new owner well but my 3 is a weak 3."

Fonda Santa Rosa

★★★★★ 4.6 (375) • $

"I was super excited to try this place, the food looked so good online, so I grabbed a few coworkers and off we went!When we got here, it smelled so yummy inside and I loved how bright everything was. The waitress was so sweet and nice, and very attentive. Now the food, we ordered the chorizo fondue for the table, flavor wise, was just ok. It wasn't super melty, so it was really hard to get out of the bowl, and it only came with 3 tortillas, there was 4 of us! So we ate the rest with the chips. The chorizo was good and came with pico to top, but it just needed more seasoning overall for the whole dish. Then I ordered some tacos. The menu looked like they'd be street sized, small, so I asked if I could order 3 and she said yes. I order 2 fajita steak and 1 barbacoa. She said the barbacoa was her fave and I can see why. This is the only one that was truly flavored the best, was super juicy and tender and melted with each bite. The fajita steak was overcooked and lacked flavor as well. I like the onions, cilantro and lime on mine, but it didn't enhance the flavor at all. I love little places like this, so I'd like to give it another try and try something different. Only other thing as a takeaway is that you're charged for chips and salsa, and the one additional taco I ordered was $9. $5.99 for a sing le taco and +$3.99 to make it barbacoa. The one taco was more than the two, so pretty pricey in my opinion."

Mezban

★★★★☆ 3.7 (256) • $$

"Nice old-fashioned interior and furniture for a Indian buffet restaurant. As soon as I walked in to Mezban, employees immediately greeted us.Food was decent. I went with a group after a bus tour around Hilcroft Gandhi Shopping District. The cleanliness however was a concern. I saw a critter crawling across the floor as I was about to sit down. As I poured a drink into the foam cups, I started to feel the leak on my hand. Holy sh... I grabbed another cup to catch the drip. The tables were not the cleanest. I guess they got so many leaky cups. Customers seemed to enjoy this place. It's a buffet. It was Saturday. The food seemed plentiful on the buffet line. I sampled few dishes and went back for more of what I liked. I couldn't tell which was which because the labels were moved. I just wish Mezban was more organized and cleaned to my usual restaurant dining expectations."

Shabu En

★★★★☆ 4.1 (79)

"This AYCE Japanese hot pot style was a great spot for individual hot pot. Love the premium meat and their quality. The wait on a Sunday night was long so we opted to sit at the bar. It was a little awkward if you have four people but we made it work. Service was attentive despite how busy they were. You can order the meat with your server and can get your veggies, noodles, sauce, and seafood in the buffet bar. We opted for the sukiyaki broth as the base and it was pretty flavorful. They have additional items you can order. I decided to order the raw lobster to cook in the broth. Decent size for the price but I could have skipped it. For desserts, they have shaved ice with assorted toppings. I quite like it since most places have ice cream so this was something different. Overall, worth it to check out and the price was good too."

China King

★★★☆☆ 3 (40)

"I thought it was pretty cool. They had the little sushi in there, the hibachi, ice cream/ desserts and off course chinese food. I'm a huge seafood hound. So they have plenty of points for me for that. Our server, I think her name was Wendy. She was so sweet. It was clean and they always had someone cleaning and bussing. Only complaint, I would recommend they label their foods better just for the sake of allergies. (My daughter, old enough to know better but didn't, 11, grabbed some raw zucchini thinking they were cucumbers-yeah we know *face palm* to each until I got on her. She's allergic, they give her hives and flare her throat- so that would have been no fun.) other than that, again cool place. Plenty of seating too & great for groups!"

China Sea Hibachi Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (168)

"Not a buffet fan, but I genuinely loved this one. The customer service is great. While they do have a smaller selection than other buffets, they're well stocked, clean, and have decently seasoned food. Will be returning to this one!"

Lucky Village

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (205) • $$

"It's been probably a decade since coming here but the in-laws invited us out and so I was excited to come and check out what a lucky Village in 2023 looks like.First off, still so beautiful inside. The ambience looks elegant but after a while you do start to notice that dirty mess.Service is extremely fast with bringing your drinks out and cleaning up the plates but I think it's just how many people are leaving their trash behind that gets crazy.FOOOOD:Must haves are chicken nuggets (these are wayyy better than any fast food spots), fries, sushi, tilapia, lo mein, general tso, and many people went for the crab and clams so if you like that then I guess go for that too.Dessert was disappointing. There were probably two cake bite options and ice cream (that tasted more like frozen yogurt). I was excited for the mango but it had some extra sweet sour kind of topping that threw me off.I didn't check the reviews before coming bc I've been here before so seeing the amount of people talking down on the broccoli was nerve racking because I totally enjoyed the hell out of the broccoli...but did I inspect it? Noo"

E Star

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (217)

"A LOT of food at an affordable price! If you're interested in quantity (and not necessarily quality) this is the place for you. Huge buffet that includes a stir-fried section, noodles, sushi and sashimi, and dessert, there is something for everyone who likes Asian cuisine. Staff were helpful, though they were visibly overwhelmed with our large group and the usual busy Sunday crowd. I was skeptical about food hygiene, but everything seemed clean and (as far as I know!) nobody in our party got sick! My daughters can eat an endless amount of sushi, so I may take them and try it again."

Silver Palace

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (259) • $$

"To be honest, I would never drive out of my way to eat at Silver Palace 银宫 for Chinese buffet. You must know something, Chinese buffet doesn't necessarily serve authentic Chinese food. By looking at who actually eat here. Majority of patrons were Hispanic when I was here during lunch on a weekday. Since my foodie friend "loved" it, I had to check it out to prove him right. Also, it was only $12.99 for lunch. I could eat a simple lunch elsewhere for as the same price. Either way, I decided to check it out. So, it has standard Chinese buffet dishes and some other dishes belong to Chinese buffet in Texas. Such as pizza, Cajun seafood, baked potatoes, French fries and chicken nuggets etc. My first round to the buffet is usually what I want to eat as a pig (something I shouldn't eat because of health concern). I picked pork bbq ribs, chicken skewer, fried noodles and green beans. My second round is usually healthier options. That's when I began to notice, most of items were bland. I wonder if they don't want people to complain about Chinese food or they want people to season themselves. Hot and sour soup had no flavor, not hot nor sour. In fact, it was not even salty. Vietnamese spring roll was not tightly wrapped. I took a bite and everything just fell out. Fried dumpling had a solid meat filling. Because it was so solid, I can't get my fork out of the dumpling. Sushi was pretty but I couldn't taste the imitation crab. There were tasty dishes like stir fried clams (label says mussel), baked swai fish (Chinese catfish), pepper steak and kimchi (at fruit bar). Next time, if I ever come here, I would not order hot tea. They charged me $2.75 for tasteless jasmine tea. There were 2 bags. I think if they put 10 bags in there, it would still be tasteless because they used inferior tea from China. The ambiance looked nice with some Chinese and western decor. According to the sign, it was open since 1994. I had a feeling they stayed open during Covid pandemic. The floor tiles looked old but not dirty. Buffet line looked neat, except employees put the food fell out of tray back to the tray. Oh my."

Narin's Bombay Brasserie

★★★★☆ 3.6 (388) • $$

"While Narin's has been a mainstay for the better part of two decades, I can't help but wonder if their heydey has passed. My last few visits have been a little lackluster, marred by the subpar service and the skimpy fixings of their popular but ultimately disappointing lunch buffet. The kinks need to be ironed out, but the potential is still here.The first thing one will notice is their parking situation. It's a narrow lot, followed a tight and awkward backlot. Coming here during non-peak times might be best to get an ideal spot. The door looks like something out of a medieval decor leading into a place that screams old school brasserie vibes. Beyond the white tablecloths, well dressed wait staff, and bar, it can feel strangely feel little stale. Heat haters (#1) will appreciate their ultra cold AC temps.Like many places, the lunch buffet is a good starter for all the foods they offer. At $18, it's a solid lunch time but, despite not offering as many items as other places. I was surprised at how infrequently it was maintained: spillage around the buffet should be wiped immediately but the staff couldn't be bothered to oversee it.Food wise, there were hits and duds. On the plus side, the saag paneer was wonderfully creamy, naan was crispy and fluffy without being too oily. I thought the gobi manchurian was sweet in a good way and was pleasantly surprised with their tasty daal makhani.However, the basmati rice was incredibly dry, which is what happens when the sternos are on for too long. The same issue was happening with the vegetable pakoras and the tandoori chickens were very subpar. The tikka masala was lacking all around and the same goes for the navratan korma.Same issues are consistent during all of my visits. I really do hope they iron out these issues because I do think they can get past this and hopefully return to the reputation that I've always heard about.__________(#1) Mmmm, ventilation. It's so cold, it's chilling down the food too."

Grand Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (61)

"Well for being buffet and all you can eat! This is a pretty good place to come and try! Wow the habachi grill is the bomb I really like it. Get the seafood combo! Shoot you are going to love it especially spicy!!! Yep that's how you eat it the spicier the better. Come and get some good decent food! Egg Rolls are delicious by the way!!!"

75 BBQ and Hot Pot Buffet

★★★★☆ 3.6 (252) • $$

"First time here at 75 where these is a AYCE option of beef. Seafood, and hot pot items. It is about $30 per person on the weekends. My dad has his birthday there so he ask me to come and check it out. Victor our waiter was amazing. He explained how it all worked and was very attentive to all our needs. Best service ever They have a combination of Korean BBQ and Hot pot fixing. My favorite was the crab legs and the black and white fish cake that had squid ink.It was definitely worth the trip."

Hartz Chicken Buffet

★★★★☆ 3.8 (9)

"I was welcomed by every employee in the front. Friendly faces, helpful service, and hot fresh food."

Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet

★★★★☆ 4.2 (250) • $$

"Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffets are highly variable affairs.Some are outstanding.Some are mediocre.Generally, the nearer you get to Houston, The better Dimassi's tends to be.* * *This is one of the good ones.Like a fool, I picked up too many vegetable dishes in the beginning,and didn't have enough room for the really really fine meat dishes.If you are smart ...Go for the meatballs first ... and then get everything else second or third.Their meatballs in tomato sauce are absolutely to die for.Everything else was pretty decent too.Nothing bad found its way to my plate - and I sampled a lot of things.* * *The best part of the Willowbrook Dimassi's though is the fashion show.There are some Middle Eastern families, where Mom or Grandma have really gone all out shopping before they went out for dinner.I don't know the name for Middle Eastern versions of saris ...But there were saris there that were some of the most fantastic garments I have ever seen at a buffet.Dad would be wearing plain old clothes.The boys would be wearing plain old clothes.The girls would be wearing something a little more elaborate.The married women were fashion-plate jaw-dropping.Do some internet research, because I strongly suspect these garments were obtained in Houston.There is shopping to be done."

Trendy Vegan

★★★★★ 4.5 (229) • $$

"Trendy vegan has a very earthy feeling to it. The wooden benches, the art on the wall, everything sets a vegan - plant friendly vibe. Something in the ambiance connects you to a simpler, more appealing time. For the first time I was looking at a buffet outside of Indian food, and with everything vegan, it couldn't get more inviting....The buffet is priced at $16.50 per adult and $8.50 per child, but there is an ala cart menu too if you wish to eat something specific. The spread is pretty good, while most have the base in tofu, or soy or oats, the texture and the variety still captured my interest and the flavors gave them their individuality. It should be noted that the carbs in the form of steamed rice, or brown rice, or even noodles, come saltless , the salt content is obtained from the various side dishes. There was tofu nuggets, spring rolls, sautéed brinjal, stirred fried vegetables, roasted tofu etc., to name a few. It would have been helpful if they had put up little labels with names as reference. Enjoyed the food while listening to the soft incomprehensible Chinese music that was playing. It was soothing and added to the good food mood, which itself was light and healthy. Staff is very sweet especially if they know that you hold the wallet- jus kidding, limited staff but nice staff. Something on the menu but not part of the buffet is their smoothies, vegan thai tea and dumplings etc., which I definitely hope to try next time. There is definitely going to be a next time."

Shabu Zone

★★★★☆ 4.2 (631) • $$

"Nut allergy friendly. They say to mention it to your waiter but I haven't had to. Most of the nuts are on the sauce bar in the corner - the main one on the island is pretty nut free. The sauce I make is very simple - spicy ponzu, chili powder, green chili, sweet garlic, and some green onion.If you like hot pot but hate sharing a pot between six people, shabu-shabu is a must try. It's hot pot, but everyone gets their own pot and hence their own choice of broth.Shabu Zone's broths are a little bland. I got the Spicy #2 and it was not spicy at all. This is easily remedied by following their suggestion of cooking your seafood first, which does add richness to the broth.A common complaint of hot pot is that all of the meats blend together. This is only true if you overcook your meat. Thin slices of beef take seconds to cook. If you leave it in the broth, then yes, you're getting overcooked, bland, stringy meat. #1 and #4 meats were very flavorful. I will say, two of the waiters had no idea which meat was which either, but they were able to bring us more on sight alone which I thought was hilarious.The seafood bar is not the freshest but it is adequate. Plenty of hot pot style vegetables, like four types of mushrooms.The service is lightning fast. Meat comes out in less than five minutes, and waiters are clearing plates every few minutes too. Impressive considering the restaurant was totally full with a 15 minute wait when I went on a Friday at 7PM.Overall, a great time to enjoy hot pot at the reasonable price of about $40/pp after tax and tip. They give a free bottle of champagne for your birthday, too!"

King Palace Chinese Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (88) • $$

"We had the opportunity to dine in this establishment last Sunday. Holy tornado! They were packed and crazy busy. We had a fabulous time. Surprisingly, most of the food choices were good and prepared fresh. We loved the sauteed mushrooms, salted fried crabs (heavily seasoned for my taste but very good), fried shrimp, and pretty much everything they served was good. I was amazed at how the staff were able to assist their diners. Needless to say, this is a good family dining to visit."