King Buffet Reviews

Super amount of choices and fresh!! Price point was good and place was clean with attentive serving staff!!

The offerings at the King Buffet are very extensive from the peel and eat shrimp to the soft serve ice cream, but quantity does not make for a good meal. Some of it was very good (shrimp) but most of it was just okay. I had my fill after a few trips to the food islands, but both my father and I decided we would not need to return. If you are looking for a cheap meal (have water not a drink) of decent food, this may be your place to go. If you are looking for a great Chinese meal, keep looking.

The family and I had been in town, staying locally, and decided to go to Chinese buffet, given how late it was and hadn't made reservations. We didn't wait long to be seated, and the food itself was being put out in the main area, as we came in to be seated.. good sign! My wife, daughter and I had a little bit of everything, the sushi was 3/5, I'd say the main meals are 3/5, they had non-asian food too, which as to be expected, was 2/5. Overcooked or very dry so would say 2/5. Our biggest concern, and subsequent ill feeling, was the pudding/dessert. My wife was pretty sick after eating it, and daughter too. The Profiteroles or Ice Cream likely the main culprit, my wife took a bite of each, and didn't eat any more, and my daughter only had a very small bowl of ice-cream, and wouldn't eat any more. Overall I'd say if you are in town and super desperate, it might be worth a stop, but I would avoid the puddings, and only go for the food that piping hot/being replenished very frequently. If you are a regular to Golden Corral, this place is far better, but be careful to only eat the food that is fresh.

we went for lunch and there were so many items to pick from, I went back acouple of times! food was fresh and tasty!

My husband and I regularly eat at this restaurant either for lunch or dinner. The restaurant has good parking and is huge inside. The service is good and the food is fresh and delicious. They have a wide variety of dishes for everyone's taste (sushi, Mongolian grill). It's family friendly and great atmosphere.

Had lunch with friends. Standard lunch buffet price is now $8.99. They still offer a military discount. I believe it was 10%. Food was plenty but seems like there are less meat choices than I recall from previous visits. Buffet areas were hot and the restaurant was fairly clean. Service to clear plates was prompt. Would definitely recommend this buffet over others, especially over Golden Corral.

Ho-hum. 100 characters are the minimum for a review, but that's all I have to say: ho-hum, ho-hum, h

I've been craving some good Chinese food and heard decent reviews about King Buffet and it was close to work so we ventured out for lunch. The ambiance and space of the location were good...very welcoming from the front door but that's where it ended for me. The food, although they have a decent selection, all of the food was cold. Literally everything I picked up: chicken on a stik, fried rice, orange chicken (weird taste), sweet and sour chicken...all of it was cold or luke warm at best. The dessert selections were plentiful and tasted ok...the peach cobbler was great (all hot) and so was the red jello. I left there knowing I'd never be back...but with a $8 price tag no harm was done. But little did I know King's Buffet would make a second appearance 2 hrs later and not in a good way. I was ill following eating here. Felt fine before but boy oh boy did that horrible food make its way right through me 2 hrs later. Sorry for the TMI...but skip this place, it's not worth it!

Enjoy chinese buffets all around. King Buffet is well presented. And good food all around. The sushi rolls had been out for a while. But everything else was good and representative of the particular entree. Good selection in all areas.

this is an amazing buffet with many options including a Mongolian stir fry ! the variety is great and what always impresses me is how clean it is and how fresh the food is ! you can really tell they take a lot of pride in the dining experience . My favorite part is they always have a stack of to go boxes for a $3.99 per pound option if you are on a budget or need to get back to work . I have never had a better lunch for a better price anywhere !!

My wife and I have been and will continue to be the biggest fans for King Buffet. They have never let us down any time we have had lunch and or dinner there. Their food is NUMBER 1 and their prices are the best around, especially their sirloin steak, I wish they served tortillas de mais and that would be a dream come true...

Wife and I went for dinner and were amazed at the large size of this buffet. We usually do not DO buffets, but when she wants some sushi, it is the economical choice. She did state the sushi is not the best, but it is hand made there. They have almost every menu item for anybody. I had the thai chicken which I thought was very good, orange chicken was not good at all. The Mongolian grill was a nice added touch. For $26 you can not complain about the value you receive. Heck, you would spend that at a fast food joint! Only thing we also notice is that the food is very slaty as we could not consume enough water once we returned home. We MAY be back. Great service also! Thanks for Reading. RetiredArmyRANGER

First time eating here and we were quickly greeted and seated. All the buffet items we ate were very good tasting, fresh, and not over cooked. Decent selection of food, but desert bar could be improved with a better selection of deserts such as cakes. Ice cream machine was out of vanilla and needed to be refilled. Very good and friendly table service. Used a 20% off coupon which was a nice discount. Also, they give senior discounts Monday thru Thursday. Overall a very good experience eating here and we will return again.

The restaurant is large, comfortable and clean, although somewhat dark. The food is heavily Americanized, with a focus on fried, spicy, and sweetened dishes. The mongolian grill has plenty of offerings, and service is quick and organized. The sushi area was not kept stocked, despite it being dinner hour. Overall, it's an okay buffet, and we would consider returning for the service, but probably not the food.

I've sworn off eating at a Golden Corral ever again and, upon walking in here, I felt like I found a Chinese version. It swarmed with people with huge open buffet areas. My roommate seemed to adore the place and was excited about taking me here for the first time. We sat, got drinks and attacked the bar, diving amidst other patrons, some small and others large. I was somewhat afraid that after eating, I'd need to be within proximity of a bathroom, but I turned out fine. The food was tasty for a buffet, though I would definitely recommend staying away from their sushi. Just didn't taste right. Overall, decent experience, but I'd honestly just prefer a Panda Express over it.

I was skeptical about previous reviews (fake). I am not easy to give High rating BUT they are good & super clean. They actually have customer service at a Buffet. Highly recommended.

I have visited many Chinese Buffet Restaurants in San Antonio and this is hands down the very best. You must try this place, their food is always fresh and well worth the $8.27 per person.

The food was average at best and room temperature. I unfortunately just Googled Chinese Buffet and went by theYelp and a few other ratings. Bad mistake. It is relatively clean and the service for a buffet was good but not excellent. We will not go back. The food selection is large. Stay away from the fish and the egg rolls were just bad.

A little loud but the food is good and the wait staff is always nice. Fair price. The sushi selection has grown.

Well we never do buffets; however, we ended up with a gift card to asking Buffet through public television auction, so off we went. Well, the food is quite good! The sushi is acceptable and freshly made. The Mongolian Grill is outstanding! The Basil Chicken was over-the-top marvelous! The service was fantastic and friendly. The selection was endless and looked and tasted very fresh. We are believers and we will be back. You must have the Mongolian grill and basil chicken. Really quite a good meal and enjoyable experience.

I came here a few years ago and I really saw big improvements. The Mongolian food was fabulous, fantastic salad and sea food choices. Sushi wasn't absolute top of the tops although it was fine. The meat cuts, vegetable assortment and fruit were tremendous. Now with the chocolate fountain as a final touch made it a wonderful time together with friends.

This place has a great variety of food and everything has been very tasty. Will definitely continue to come back.

I tried a bit of everything and there's not much I DIDN'T like! In fact, I don't remember anything I didn't. So if you don't like Chinese food, sushi, Italian, or any of the above, don't visit this restaurant. It's NOT for you.

We have lived in SA for two years and just tried this place for the first time. A very wide ranging spread of Chinese and Other foods. I sampled almost every entree. Mostly very tasty and fresh. Even the deserts were very good. The service was very attentive to drinks and taking away empty dishes. We will return.

I went to this place when it first opened up and was not impressed very much. I recently decided to give it a try because I had a 10% off coupon and it disappointed me once again. The food was not that fresh and it did not have that much of a selection. I normally get my moneys worth and I could only do one plate. The service was ok; but, I have had better. Now I know why I did not like it in the first place. I recently got married and we both decided to try. We have eaten at other Chinese buffets in town and this is definitely at the bottom or close to it on our list. Will never come back.

Visiting my son for my birthday, looked for something fast and close.... Was very enjoyable, although a bit aged, it was clean and vibrant Food was excellent. Everything we tried, great mix of Asian and American dishes.. Well done

Do not go on Sunday midday. It was crowded, food was pushed out for the buffet and the salmon was not thoroughly cooked, the battered fried fish was not thoroughly cooked, the chicken was almost raw, the octopus rings could substitute for rubber bands. The waitstaff spoke little English and the waitress we had on July 9 spoke no English and no Spanish. We asked for hot mustard to 4 different employees, but it never arrived. The Caesar salad was good but tough to enjoy if one questioned the cleanliness standard in the kitchen. The dining room was not clean.

I gotta wont-ton, hot-n-sour, egg-drop soup. sesame chicken, lemon chicken, fresh from the coop. . Fried rice, white rice, cover it with soy. Mei fun, lo mein, noodles o'boy! . Sushi lookin' gooshey, bright red and green, On sticky rice and sea weed, not too keen. . Beef-n-broccoli, pork ribs, little egg roll, Filled the plate twice now, it's taking it's toll. . Tapioca, chocolate, and banana puddin' One more bite, and I knew I shouldn'. . Waddled out the door once I paid my bill. Headin' home quick for a purple pill. . For a chinese buffet its the "king" among joints It's clean and for me that gets extra points.

Been awhile since my last visit and I was pleasantly surprised. They revamped the place, the service was better, the steak was great. I did enjoy my family dinner and I think I'll be back a little more often now, only thing their missing is pho :)

We just had a taste for Chinese Food..the King Buffet was a very good choice..a large variety of food..the food was good..the restaurant was clean and service was very good...if you are in that mood... The King Buffet should make you very satisfied..you won't be sorry....

I do not recommend this place at all, the hygiene they have is very bad, the restaurant smells bad, like urine and the floor is dirty, the bathrooms are in terrible condition and smell very bad, the sinks are all dirty. He doesn't feel like eating.

I went there with a friend for dinner, everything was going good, it was Saturday and got Crab legs, everything was really good flavor, only downside it was that the waitress brough the check even we didnt order it yet, like they were kicking us out,... I understand that if the place was packed you need the space, but it still got empty chairs... after 30 min that we finished eating the waiter came again and asked if we can pay now... which we denied since we were not done, at that time already was not happy... so after 20 min more we finally payed the check (about 16dlls each) which I payed with a 20dlls bill... when she brought the change she asked me if I wanted it... which I stated YES! due to the bad way i was treated I was not leaving a 4dlls tip (i'm not cheap if I get good service, but I was already angry about the situation), so the waiter threw the change on the table... I agree that if a cust doesnt want to leave a 4dollar tip you will be mad... but not sure if she wanted to go (place closes at 10pm, it was 8:30pm) she only came to refill our water once... we had to call the waiter 3 times to refill our drink... I could do it myself although thats not possible there. Anyways... awesome food, just make sure you are treated as a customer.

First not only Asian food but Mongolian BBQ... great desserts strawberry chocolate fountain and so very much more you have got to taste it to believe it and great sushi for a buffet!

Good selection of Chinese food, including sushi and a Mongolian grill. The place is clean and the service is good. The variety offers you an introduction to a lot of dishes.

Have eaten here several times. Very good selection of items. Nice quiet atmosphere Easy to get to-- just off 410 on Bandera Road

Nice Variety. Great Service. Love it on weekends when they have the crab legs. Love that they have kimchi for my noodles. Their hibachi grill is awesome as well as their sushi selection. Kids love it, too!!!

I travel extensively and every week try to find a good independent Mongolian grill. Not a fan of buffet food, I prefer selecting my own ingredients and sauces. I've tried the Genghis Grill and others similar, and they are pretty bad. The sushi/sashimi here was above average. And they had spicy Tuna rolls, my favorite. But it all went downhill after the appetizers. I tried the spring rolls. There were no egg rolls. The spring rolls were awful. Just mush inside, and not very good tasing mush. The hot and sour soup could've been the worst I've ever sampled. No hot and no sour. Bland. The dumplings matched soup. Absolutely tasteless. The hot oil was rancid. The bell rang, and I fetched my large plate of grilled veggies, no protien. They do have a great selection of items to choose from. The first few bites were disappointing. It was way overcooked. But the main problem was consistency. It was dry as a bone. I couldn't take another bite. The cook ruined my dish. I took the dry food up to the checkout and presented it to the man behind the counter. He looked surprised/confused. I told him the cook ruined my dish. He looked at it and asked what the problem was. I told him it was very dry and overcooked. He said, "Well, you picked out the ingredients." Wrong answer. There was no remorse in his voice or body language. He became defensive. Never apologized or asked if I wanted something else. That really made me mad. I controlled my emotions, but just barely. I then told him what I thought of all the other bad food I tried to eat. He maintained his sour attitude. I told him I just wanted to pay up and get out of the dump. He said in a huff, "Oh, I'll take your money!" Pitiful excuse for customer service. Pitiful excuse for a restaurant. Great service though. I sure wanted to go back to the grill and retireve the dollar I tipped the cook. Awful place.

I read the reviews on here before going so I had little expectations for this place. Boy, I was wrong! Now I must admit that it appears that the other reviews were for lunch time judging by the price stated in them, so I can only give my review on the dinner experience I had. The place was super busy but moving around the buffet area was easy. The food was super hot (you could see the steam coming off of it) and constantly being attended to. No containers were empty which was surprising considering the amount of people dining at once. The employees were really on the ball with keeping the buffet stocked. The sushi bar was large with a lot of variety. The hibachi grill had a large variety & was great. No line either because it appeared that everyone was more interested in the crab legs on the buffet. The shrimp were de-veined in the dishes and the meats seemed to be of a good quality instead of cheap kinds at most buffets. The place was clean. My server didn't do a very good job though. She mixed up our glasses with refills and put iced tea in my diet soda. Overall, I was impressed and got my $12 worth of food. Will be back!

Food is always great and best seafood buffet in San Antonio. However, service needs improvement. Grill cooks are not friendly and do not acknowledge customers. They don't smile or want to even say Hi. They complain when customers use plates. They say, "bowl bowl bowl." Some servers are great, but some are like robots. They don't smile. One more thing. This is for management. Please do not use dirty towels to wipe down tables. Use spray bottles and paper towels for each table. Wiping with dirty towels spreads germs.

This was our first time eating here and they had a vast array of delicious foods and our favorite was the king crab legs. This is an all you can eat buffet and the price is reasonable and they offer the senior discount. The service was good and the hostess was very friendly.

Went here this week for a Chinese buffet lunch. This restaurant always has good food and you rarely have a wait. The sushi is nice and the rest of the food nice. It is always hot as you would hope. Lots of parking and they offer a 10% senior discount - always like a deal!

Dinner for 3 on a Saturday night. It was very busy. Dinner price is $11.99/person but there is a 10% discount for military and seniors. I believe the lunch price is $8.99. They have well stocked menu items. Mongolian grill, sushi, salads, cold or hot food items, Asian dishes and finger foods for kids. There’s also a large variety of deserts and a chocolate fountain. We’ve been here a number of times. Some of the food tonight wasn’t as hot as previous times. They also were keeping the serving dishes well stocked but that just meant some food sat longer underneath. I’d rather wait a few months for a fresh serving than dig through mounds of food. Our table server was efficient. He cleared the table often and replenished our drinks without being asked. Plenty of TVs to catch the college football action.

Stopped by here for dinner on a Friday evening at 6pm and was seated immediately. I was very pleased with the overall cleanliness that seems to be overlooked at many of these types of restaurants. Lots to choose from including a Mongolian Grill and a chocolate fountain! This is the only Chinese/Mongolian buffet we'll go to in San Antonio.

I was so impressed by the mix of Mongolian, Chinese and Japanese cuisine at this place. It was fresh, bright, colourful and authentic! The chefs clearly put a lot into it. It's not a romantic set-up as it's large and busy, yet our small group had tremendous communications and enjoyed it thoroughly.

King Buffet has an amazing variety of food! Anything you want, they have. Certain days/hours they have crab legs. It's very clean and the service couldn't be any better.

I love Chinese buffets.. I really do.. but this one is just bad. The seating is way too tight, the food is 99cent Chinese food quality... the White rice was way too wet.. and the overall cleanliness of the place is sub par. With all the being said, 6 people ate for 57$ which is not too bad.. but I would rather have microwaved something for dinner to be honest...

This is twice that I have been and paid $45 for cold food. The sushi was mush, the crab Rangoon had a watery consistency in the filling and some shrimp has not been cleaned and still had poop. I can not justify paying the price for lukewarm food

Chinese buffets seem to rise and fall, but so far King Buffet is maintaining it's high standards for quality and taste. They offer the usual standard dishes, but also pretty decent sushi rolls made in-house, and a Mongolian grill station. Dinner includes crab legs, small steaks, and salt & pepper shrimp on top of the usual lunch items. Best of all, I can say that I've never felt bad after eating here, which is more than I can say about nearly every other buffet in town.

Great Chinese , great choices , crab legs hot , they serve lemons not limes! Great desserts. Clean area, very good fod. If your not into a sweet crab rangoon, stay away there's are sweet. Expensive though , 4ppl, 3 water 1 tea, over55$!!!!!

Went there for dinner. Food was abundant and fresh. My kids enjoyed the chocolate fountain with strawberries. A fun and enjoyable experience. I would definitively return!

amazing selection of food, fruit, salad, sushi! everything was tasty! including the grilled corn on the cob! waiter was very nice and friendly. the one tiny hiccup during my visit was that the food was not hot, merely warm. oh, and the rice that was used for the sushi had an odd taste to it. i will try it again, this time for dinner

There aren’t enough nice words to describe this Restaurant! It was impeccably clean and shiny. It was elegantly and tastefully decorated. But the food was over the top. One of my favorites is the made-to-order entrée and it was the best I’ve ever had! The food selection and variety was overwhelming! If you’re nearby, eat here!

This is going to be short and sweet. The staff is great but the food is very average. The food is not bad, but not great.... For the price it is still a good deal.

Good food, great variety, pleasant staff, overall good experience. They issue you a glove to serve yourself so the utensils stay clean and require a mask when not at your table.

This Asian Buffet is, in our opinion, the worst in San Antonio. It is loud, somewhat dirty floors, and the food is below average. It certainly doesn't match up to the TV ads, which implies a much larger selection of food than is actually available. All in all, a disappointing visit.

Food was very diverse and good. Loved the sushi. Lots of choices. Only thing I thought could’ve been better was the salad bar. I’ll definitely come back.

The food including soup was not warm. Do not recommend. If you like all you can eat crawfish then this is the place for you. But at 14.75 per person there should be more tasty items. Spring rolls lacked filling and flavor and they are pale in color.

Visited San Antonio for son's airmen graduation and the first type of food he craved was Chinese...by chance we ended up at the King's Buffet...and when we return to San Antonio it will not be by chance again returning to the King! "Spectacular" doesn't come close to describe the variety of food - Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian, and sushi (son's ultimate favorite dish). This place becomes the standard to which all others will be compared to. We do not have anything in Illinois like this - food was hot and never empty - you could watch the sushi being prepared - there was a particular cold and spicy squid (whole) that was just crazy good. The rice noodles and low mien noodles wish I had room for thirds...this is a must stop and like I said this will be a sure stop in the future.

What gives this place a 4 star rating is the space and cleanliness. There are plenty of tables and you don't feel overwhelmed with the volume of people in other similar restaurants. The worst thing I tried to eat there was the steak with broccoli. It was Unchewable. The best thing was the sushi. At the end, there is something for everyone to eat. Great for families and events. And yes, they have big TV screens.

This is your typical "Chinese food" with fake sushi buffet. It's okay food. The seating seemed tight but it's okay. The noise level is a little loud for my taste. It was not the worst as some reviews claim but it also is King worthy fare either.

Stopped in with my family before leaving from a family visit. This is hands down the best buffet I have been to in San Antonio. The food was fresh and made with good ingredients. Lots of choices, plus Mongolian grill and sushi bar. The staff is very friendly and on top of your needs. Decor is nice and tables are great. The bathrooms are very nice and best of all feature changing stations in both the mens and women's bathrooms. Also there was plenty of fresh fruit for my little girl to enjoy.

Okay....I get it - it's a BUFFET. We have been coming here for years and enjoy the food offered. We put up with the screaming babies, the noise, the wait for favored dishes to be replaced, and the sizzling taste of the Mongolian bar-b-cue. HOWEVER, what I do not enjoy is having to bus my own table!! I had to clear the plates, and carry them to the back TWICE! Only to find two waitresses sitting and chatting! I carefully placed the used plates on the table where they were sitting, only to have one of them throw them in a nearby bin - without even looking up or apologizing to me for her inattention. When I enquired about the whereabouts of the manager, I was told he was off that night.

First time to the King Buffet. Found the place clean, with good service. Plenty of food and they continually restock all the offerings. In my opinion the sushi was the best choice. Other dishes lacked flavor, tended to be over breaded, and had no spice in the hot dishes (Kung Pow for example). Good value for the price but probably won’t go back.

The menu for lunch seemed a bit short, but what we ordered tasted fantastic! The price for Egg Drop soup was a bit much, so we had to miss out on that. I did have the Pepper Steak and Onion and the equally amazing Shrimp with Broccoli (had one for lunch and saved the other for dinner). I wish they had had Sweet and Sour Pork or Sweet & Sour Shrimp.

My daughter finally got off base and wanted a buffet and this is what came up first. She was very happy with everything they had to offer. Even the dessert section had a lot to offer. The eclair should've been cold though. They also had a chocolate fountain which everyone loved! They man that greets you when you first walk in was very friendly and gave us all kinds of discounts off the already reasonable price. It looked really clean and it's a big restaurant so even when there are a lot of people it didn't feel crowded. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because of the waitress. They put us in a little room that was quieter because we had 11 people in our party. She was quick to give refills but when she saw we were slowing down on eating she just stood there at the doorway for about the last 20 minutes with a grouchy look on her face waiting for us to leave. I can't stand people like that!! If we paid for our meals then let us eat or talk and we'll let you know if we need you!