The Yummiest Buffets in Lexington

Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.3 (264) • $$

"Food for lunch buffet is n ever disappointing.Several different dishes and meat to choose from.The price has gone up,so we go 2 or 3 times a year for birthdays and special occasions! The servers are polite.I still say it is Lexington #1 in Indian food."

Masala

★★★★☆ 4.3 (239) • $$

"Every time I come to Kentucky, it's generally for a big racing event so of course people are waiting in line to go to Tony's or Frank and Dino's or Dudleys. But no trip for me is complete without coming to masala. The food here is just phenomenal. It's a touch on the pricey side which I feel like it's kind of been a trend with Indian food as of late. But you won't be disappointed with the quality or the portion size. This is just a little hole in the wall and a shopping center. That's pretty close to the freeway so it's very convenient to get to. The non-is so fluffy and hot and it just makes a perfect pairing with the sauce even though I know that's not how you're supposed to eat it. I also love all of the vegetarian dishes. This time I got the mushroom matar and the spice level was just exquisite. I took home all my leftovers for a meal the next day. And even though I had to refrigerator, I was gross and let it sit out and then I ate it anyways ....cold. And you know what... That shit was still good If you like Indian food, or even if you've never had it, and you want to try it; this is your spot"

Namaste Indian Cuisine & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (200) • $$

"This place has been great every time we've gotten food here. We've only ever gotten takeout, but it's been an awesome experience each time. We are pretty basic, but we love the naan, the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, and saag paneer. We love the flavor, portion, and spice level. We really are very lucky to have a place like this in Etown. Any time we have a craving for Indian food, we know Namaste is here for us and is consistently great. We'll have to eat in one of these days!"

Panda Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.8 (236) • $$

"I had seen ads for this place in a local Facebook group and decided to try it with my husband today. At first I was nervous because the buffet area looked somewhat small, but I remained positive.Once we got our first plate we realized how yummy the food was. So so good and very authentic! Everything was good but my favorites were the fried rice, dumplings, crab rangoon, and Mongolian beef. I wish they had sushi but overall it was a good experience.The customers service could use a little bit of work to be honest, but I ignored the negative there.I'll definitely come back some time. I give it an 8/10!"

Oasis

★★★★☆ 4 (141) • $$

"A hidden gem, and I love all their food. I came here with my friend/coworker for lunch, and we both thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I ordered the Oasis platter and an Arabic coffee. Delicious! I highly recommend this place. It is a family-owned restaurant, I think. *thumbs up* If you ever stop by here, don't miss the parking lot entrance; there is plenty of space to park your car."

Taj India Indian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (121) • $$

"Came on a Monday evening so there was no wait at all. Sat ourselves as directed and was quickly greeted. Food was amazing! The fish came out fast and was a great snack while we waited on our entrees. While we were sitting we could hear commotion from the kitchen which sounded like arguing but it didn't concern us so we just chatted but it brought attention to how quiet the restaurant was. No music or audio to drawn out personal conversations. The tvs were later cut on. Dinner came and we tore it up! Got full half way through and took the rest to go. I'm in love with Indian cuisine and will definitely be back, sitting farther away from kitchen!"

Hibachi Buffet

★★★★☆ 3.7 (95) • $$

"One of the best buffets around the variety of food is top notch. The grill where you choose your own everything including your sauces to make the best noodles or rice dish of your liking is great. They even have hand dipped ice cream. Service is good and the restaurant is huge"

David's Steak House and Buffet

★★★★☆ 3.6 (99) • $$

"Buffet was good and it had steak on it. And place was clean. Service was good and friendly."

Ole South Barbeque

★★★★☆ 3.8 (75) • $$

"I was a little worried about giving Ole South a try. Buffets are nor usually my choice since most buffets are about quantity, not quality. I was also worried if the BBQ sauce was going to be the vinegar dip variety. But I had to complete the Owensboro BBQ trifecta.Well...those two fears were quickly put to rest at Ole South.I chose the buffet so I could sample everything. I ev3n ate a salad at a BBQ joint but that's boring to talk about.I had fried chicken, chipped pork, pulled pork, chipped mutton, potato salad, beans, Mac and cheese, slaw, mashed potatoes and gravy, cinnamon apple, broccoli casserole, green beans, and creamed corn.You can't go wrong with any of the meats. There are two BBQ sauces - a thin vinegar which I didn't like but the thick and smoky was an accurate description with some sweetness.The potato salad was unique as it seemed like it was a redskin variety with some pimentos and other things.Cream corn had a fresh and delicious flavor.I remember I didn't like the broccoli casserole and the cinnamon apple didn't ha e much cinnamon.Burgoo was very mutton heavy. Dessert was included as well. The bread pudding was my favorite out of tue desserts. Sweet tea was refreshingly sweet.All of this was worth the $15 plus tip I passed out. I will be making a trip back to Ole South in the near future."

Jumbo Buffet

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (146) • $$

"Sitting in PACKED restaurant lobby down the street with 15 of my retiree friends. It's the week before Christmas!! One and half hour wait at 1130am. I call Jumbo and she assures me, will set up table for us immediately. So down we go!! What a pleasant surprise for all of us. Eight or nine stations, give or take. Piping hot food, filled to the brim and constantly being monitored. You name it, they got it. Excellent choice of American dishes. The Mac and cheese looked delicious!! I love their salmon and whitefish. The soups, egg rolls, and Chinese donuts were wonderful. Big table of sushi, huge aisle of salads, cold shrimp, fruits, banana pudding, parfait desserts. Lunch price $10.95. Did add 15% tip for large party. Wonderful huge room in back. But again, let me note, the food is constantly being monitored and filled. Piping hot!!! Before I left, I asked about Christmas. They will be open from 11a til 8p. Lots more seafood. They say, oysters, snow crab, etc. With a price of $18.95, what a deal!!! So join the Parker family (A Christmas Story), let it be your Christmas Story....Fa ra ra ra ra, ra ra ra ra!!!!!"

Supreme Hibachi & Sushi Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3 (66) • $$

"It's been five or six years since I've been here . I was craving Chinese food and kept debating about just picking one thing or going to a buffet . I decided on the buffet for the variety . They use to have a bunch of different bao buns and potstickers (so I was slightly disappointed that they had one kind of potstickers) and no bao buns .The egg rolls definitely made up for it though. The fresh green beans were so good I couldn't stop eating them! My favorite though from the buffet was the chicken and veggies. However the hibachi side is the star of the show . Everything is nice and fresh. People were just piling up their plates and waiting for the chef to cook their food . The wait time at the hibachi side was minimal. The service though, my server was friendly and attentive coming over every so often to ask if I wanted more sweet tea. I'd get up to get another plate and when I returned to the table had been cleared with the exception of my silverware. They also have fresh sushi which I have to say looked pretty decent .The dessert bar includes cookies , ice cream , assorted mini cakes and fresh fruit .For 11.99 for the lunch buffet you can't beat it &there's definitely something for everyone ."

Riverview Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (30) • $

"Where do I start. This little diner is awesome. I visit lots of little diners... and should definitely be leaving more reviews... but after walking out of this one I had to review it. The menu selection is limited but it hits all of the hot spots that a breakfast diner should. Nothing too complicated. The staff is friendly and the food came out hot and fast. I got in minutes after they opened and everything was already ready for the day. The diner is clean and overlooks the Ohio river so it was nice to watch the barges go by while I was enjoying breakfast here. Definitely recommend this place. It's awesome. Support local."

China City

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (36) • $$

"Food was fresh and of better quality than your typical Chinese buffet. Attentive service. Friendly customers and a few seemed like regulars. Always a good sign. Restaurant was clean. I would recommend eating here if you were in town."

Ichiban

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (32)

"This restaurant used to be known as Tokyo Dragon and was one of my favourite Asian restaurants anywhere at that point. This was my first visit under it's new name and let me tell you it was as good as ever. They have an absolutely beautiful restaurant with a huge water display with lots of fish in it. There's also lots of really awesome decor hanging around everywhere in the restaurant. While they have a full menu I really enjoy their large buffet with my favourite part specifically being the hibachi grill. I love getting shrimp, crab, and scallops then loading them with the hottest spices that they have available on the bar. Then the chef cooks it all in soy sauce and a freaking fantastic dish is born. The buffet has everything from General Tso's Chicken to a really good black pepper chicken. There's also lots veggies, a full fruit and salad bar, a dessert bar, and a few different sushi options which I really liked. There's other things too and there really is something for everyone here. This is all super high quality and super delicious food and I highly recommend this awesome Asian gem in Alexandria."

Hibachi Sushi Buffet

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (45) • $$

"Hibachi Sushi Buffet is a great place, but because of a problem with the service on my second visit, it took me three visits to get my review right. Such a dedicated Yelper!Hibachi Sushi Buffet intrigued me. There were grand opening flags festooning the parking lot. There were lots of cars there, but the Yelp reviews were pretty lousy. I decided to try for myself. The restaurant has clearly been remodeled and updated. The decor is what I would call "modern classy Asian." It certainly has a bit of an exotic feel, but without kitsch. There is a massive variety of prepared foods, including lots of seafood, on the five hot steam tables. The food is tasty, fresh, and served at a safe temperature. The restaurant also has a hibachi, where you pick ingredients and a chef cooks them to order. There is also the best sushi buffet I have seen in Louisville. Finally, there is a cold bar, and a nice selection of Asian desserts. Why did my review take three visits?I would have given Hibachi Sushi Buffet five stars based on my first visit. The food was good, and the service was good enough. On my second visit, the food was good, but the service was unacceptable. In my opinion, a server at a buffet only has three tasks. 1) Keep my beverage filled. 2) Clear used plates. (Dirty plates are gross, and I don't want to be surrounded by evidence of my gluttony. 3) Bring my check promptly at the end of the meal. If service is up to par, I will tip as well as I would at a full service restaurant, but on this visit, the server didn't do ANY of that. After waiting and waiting for the check (and trying to make eye contact), I had to employ my foolproof strategy to get a check; I put on my coat and walked toward the door. The server chased me down and accused me of trying to skip my tab. By pushing the right combination of my "buttons," she qualified herself to hear my unfiltered opinion. On my third visit, a different server was assigned to me. (The first one may or may not have been cowering in a corner.) Food was good, and service was impeccable, even doing things that earn extra points (like refilling beverage after bringing the check.) I don't know if the server is this great to everyone (or if there is a picture in the break room captioned, "Don't piss this guy off!"I will be back. I like this place."

Mehak Indian Cuisine

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (22)

"New for that side of town! Good food, nice people, street parking. Come check it out."

China Buffet

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (32) • $$

"We do love this Chinese buffet! The place has good food on the buffet some of whites actually really good and others are just ok. But over all we like it. Can get a little loud in there some times but what ya going to do. It also has take out so you can do that if that's your thing."

Great Wall Buffet

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (28) • $

"This place is AMAZING! My husband and I came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and it's now our favourite buffet in the area! They have a HUGE buffet selection, including Chinese ribs, several different kinds of seafood (including different types of shrimp, crab, and fish), tons of sides, a dessert bar including fresh fruit, cakes, and ice cream. They even have fried frog legs and sushi on the buffet bar that are AMAZING! But the best thing on the buffet - the "seafood biscuit"! It's a fried flakey dough topped with a combination of crab, shrimp, and creamed corn and is absolutely AMAZING and delicious! They also have a Mongolian grill, where you choose your fresh ingredients and they cook it in the grill for you, but we were too late in the day to enjoy it. We're definitely going to be coming back to try it!"

King Buffet

★★☆☆☆ 2.2 (34) • $$

"I visit here often for lunch during the week- and take my food to go.They have sooooo many choices, and I would say around the times when I go the food is always hot and fresh. Staff is friendly- quick and easy. Prices are very reasonable."

China House Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (16) • $

"I've only eaten here a few times, but it's been fine on both visits. My last visit was a little over a month ago. I went after lunch, but before dinner, on a weekday and it wasn't busy. I wanted something quick, as I was out alone and running errands. It's located on Grant Line Road in a small strip center by Pizza Hut. You pay before you eat, which is kind of odd. I guess they must've had problems with people not paying. The restaurant was clean on the inside. The buffet was well-stocked, especially for not being busy. I went for my usual selections: hot and sour soup, crab Rangoon, green beans, and a small sampling of a few entrées. The hot and sour soup wasn't terrible, but it was a bit bland. The same went for the crab Rangoon. It wasn't very full and it lacked flavor. I missed out on green beans. They didn't look fresh. However, the entrées that I tried were good. I didn't have any complaints on those. The fruits were also fresh and the desserts looked so as well, although I didn't try them. This buffet is really inexpensive. I didn't know that prior to going, but it was a pleasant surprise. I only wished I had been more pleased with my Chinese buffet staples here. The owner waited on me and was very friendly and kept my glass full and the table clean. I would consider going back, but I'm not in a rush."

China House

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (18) • $

"We order DoorDash and to go from here often. Food is always hot, the containers are packed and usually get free stuff in the box. We started ordering through doordash from here and since it's always so good we now go there often. Will def be eating there again."

Asia Buffet

★★☆☆☆ 2 (23) • $

"It's an Asian buffet. So you know what to expect. The people are very friendly. They have Soups, salad, sushi, and the usual foods. They sometime vary- the rice is yellow instead of traditional fried rice though. ‍ they also have several flavors of hand-dipped ice cream. You can order delivery or carry out. The price is really good too."

Lucky Garden

★★★☆☆ 3 (5)

"This is a pretty decent Chinese buffet. The Resturaunt is fairly clean and the staff seem to always make sure the food is served fresh on the buffet line. They also serve all you can eat sushi."

China 1 Buffet

★★☆☆☆ 1.6 (9) • $

"The food is some of the best Chinese food I have EVER eaten. On the other hand, recently they have changed the prices and are outrageous. Overall it's good since you don't have to drive to bowling green for Chinese."