Buffet restaurant

The Buffet

College PointQueens

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The Buffet — buffet restaurant — in College Point — Queens — NYC
The Buffet interior — College Point

College Point

Queens

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About The Buffet

Open, modern establishment offering unlimited portions of Pan-Asian fare, including sushi & hibachi.

Health inspection

NYC DOHMH Grade B

B

Score23(lower is better)

Inspected1/27/2026

A Grade B means some violations were found. Many B-graded spots earn an A on re-inspection within weeks.

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Community Rating

3.9

★★★½★

out of 5

2,483 community reviews

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15 verified Google reviews · 15 with owner responses

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FiLocal guide
a month ago

The food are alright, it was like almost any other buffet. There was a huge line to enter and when you eventually enter, there were lines to get the food and for some types of food that when you line up for it, they only give you a certain amount each time. There is a chocolate fountain, cotton candy machine, ice cream machine, and a crepe making station with a worker there. I wouldn’t say the food justified the cost of the dinner. Furthermore, maybe because they were really busy though it doesn’t justify it, the servers attitudes were horrible as they were rushing us to order drinks, etc.

Response from the owner

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your honest thoughts about your experience.<br><br>We’re glad you enjoyed some of the specialty stations like the chocolate fountain, cotton candy, crepes, and ice cream options. At the same time, we understand your frustration regarding the long lines, wait times, portion limits at certain stations, and the overall value for dinner pricing.<br><br>We also sincerely apologize for the service experience you encountered. Even during busy periods, guests should never feel rushed or uncomfortable, and we will be addressing your comments with our team to improve attentiveness and hospitality.<br><br>Your feedback is very valuable to us as we continue working to improve both the dining experience and service flow. Thank you again for visiting us.

Jason ZLocal guide
a month ago

Food is solidly average to above average. You could tell that its a buffet since everything is cooked a bit worse than a normal restaraunt but its still very solid. A lot of the dishes are not given sufficient time to cook slowly and thus are worse off (peking duck had tough meat with not so crispy skin for example). Average to better than average buffet quality though for a decent price.<br>Nothing stood out as omg i love this but nothing was also omg i hate this level so its a solid 4.

Response from the owner

Hi Jason, thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We appreciate your honest thoughts about the buffet quality and understand your points about the cooking times affecting some dishes like the Peking duck. We're always looking for ways to improve and your insights are helpful. We hope to provide an even better experience on your next visit.

LanLocal guide
a month ago

One of the largest buffets in NYC. The buffet serves mostly Chinese food along with sushi and hibachi. The buffet is busy on the weekends and may need some wait to be seated. Servers are attentive even during the busiest times to take away plates and refill drinks.<br><br>There is a good variety of dishes from sashimi, sushi, peking duck, to steamed fish, fried rice, different meat and seafood dishes. There is also a hibachi where you can ask for food to be cooked on the grill in front of you. Deserts include a chocolate fondue and matcha ice cream, a variety of cakes and sweet soup. Overall a very good buffet with different varieties.

Response from the owner

Thank you, Liang, for your detailed and positive review. We're glad you enjoyed the variety of dishes and the attentive service, even during busy times. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to The Buffet soon.

Warren TangLocal guide
2 months ago

We came here for lunch on a Saturday and really enjoyed it. It was pretty crowded at 12:30pm and we had to wait about 40 minutes for a table. We were seated at a nice table next to the window with a view of the Manhattan skyline.<br>All the food we tried was tasty. It's a pretty extensive buffet with separate stations for salad, soup, carving station, seafood, Chinese food, raw bar, fruit and desserts. They even have a small section in the back with kid friendly items like chicken nuggets, fries, etc. Lots of raw oysters, sushi, sashimi, and whole stone crabs if you're into that. The dessert station had unique items like made-to-order crepes, chocolate fondue with marshmallows and mini churros, and even cotton candy. Plus various cakes, pastries, and a soft serve ice cream machine. They have a parking lot that's free for the first hour but I had no trouble finding street parking a block away.

Response from the owner

Thank you, Warren, for sharing your detailed experience. We're glad you enjoyed the variety and quality of our buffet offerings as well as the view. We appreciate your patience during the wait and hope to continue providing a pleasant dining experience for you and your family.

M C
3 months ago

Dirty floors, dirty drapes, dirty plates, stale, old, and not fresh seafood, how can anybody say this place is great??? For a Chinese buffet spot, it's like any other but the quality is way down compared to others and quite more expensive than others, crazy!!!! Why pay more $$$ if you can pay less?? Plus, you're gonna have to pay for parking. Do yourself a favor, save your trip here and avoid this place.

Response from the owner

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that your visit left you with such a negative impression.<br><br>Cleanliness and food quality are extremely important to us, so it’s very concerning to hear your comments about the floors, plates, and seafood freshness. This is not the standard we aim to provide, and we will be addressing these concerns with our management and kitchen teams immediately to ensure everything is properly checked and improved.<br><br>We also understand your concerns regarding value and parking. While parking is managed separately from the restaurant, we always strive to provide a dining experience that makes the visit worthwhile.<br><br>We truly appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. Feedback like yours helps us identify where we need to improve, and we hope we’ll have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future.

Andrew CorsoLocal guide
4 months ago

Great selection and food! They could be charging double for the quality of the food. The parking and check-in seem hectic but actually run smooth and quick. Very happy to have stumbled upon this place, we will 100% be back.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for the amazing review, Andrew! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the quality and wide selection of food—it truly means a lot to us. We also appreciate your understanding about the parking and check-in process, and we’re glad to know it still ran smoothly and quickly for you.<br><br>We’re so happy you found us and had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! 😊

Jia SunLocal guide
4 months ago

Far out in college point, wee bit hard to get to from the city, need to take a bus from Flushing Mainstreet. Not much signage, locates inside the hotel, the buffet is clean and upscale with lots of seafood. Lots of different sashimi options, clams, shrimp, soy poached fish and other traditional dishes. Most items are cooked well, nothing dry or overseasoned. Staff is really friendly and helpful. Would love to go more if it was easier to get to.

Response from the owner

Thank you for your thoughtful review, Jia Sun! We truly appreciate you making the trip out to visit us, and we’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the clean and upscale atmosphere, the wide variety of seafood, and our sashimi selections. It’s also wonderful to know that our team’s friendliness and service stood out during your visit.<br><br>We understand that reaching us can take a little extra effort, especially coming from the city, so it means a lot that you took the time to come and dine with us. Your support and kind words about the food and staff really mean a lot to our team. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon for another great experience! 😊

Shirley Lin
4 months ago

I came here because it was my friends birthday. We came in a large group and they were able to accommodate all of us. They had a pretty large section of foods and they had a very large dessert bar. They even had a cotton candy machine! The service was good and the waiter was very friendly. I would definitely recommend. I would come again!

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for celebrating your friend’s birthday with us, Shirley! 🎉😊 We’re glad we could accommodate your group and that you enjoyed the wide selection of food — especially the dessert bar and cotton candy machine! It’s great to hear that your server was friendly and that you had a good experience overall.<br><br>We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you and your friends back again soon for another fun visit! 🍽️🍰✨

Ryan shiLocal guide
5 months ago

Used to be good now it’s horrible.<br><br>Kitchen staff gives you death stares if you ask if there’s more of a certain dish after the empty plate has been sitting there.<br><br>They slice the meat super thick to the point where it’s pointless of even cutting it. Mind as well just leave it the way it is.<br><br>Waitstaff is a bunch of grumpy 50 y/o who hates their job.

Response from the owner

Thank you for sharing your feedback, Ryan. We’re truly sorry to hear how disappointing your recent experience was, especially if you had enjoyed dining with us in the past.<br><br>The behavior you described from both the kitchen and waitstaff is unacceptable and not the level of hospitality we expect from our team. Guests should never feel uncomfortable asking for refills or assistance. We also appreciate your comments regarding food preparation, as consistency and quality are extremely important to us.<br><br>Your feedback has been shared with management so these concerns can be addressed immediately through staff retraining and closer supervision. We regret that your visit left such a negative impression and appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention.

Snowy NateLocal guide
5 months ago

The food, being mainly east Asian cuisine, had plenty of options, but was a little on the salty end. The flavors were good, nothing special. The staff were accommodating and friendly, and the bathrooms were tolerably clean. The largest issue was with the parking- you are not allowed to park yourself and must use their valet service. As we were finishing our meal, the valet agents were walking throughout the restaurant and handing back keys- only after demanding a tip. They took our parking ticket, leaving us unable to pay at the lobby and unable to exit the lot. The agents at the lot were unhelpful and barely able to communicate in English. We ended up having to pay an extra parking fee on top of the "mandatory" tip just to exit the lot.

Response from the owner

Hi Nate, thank you for sharing your experience. We're sorry to hear the food didn't meet your expectations and that the parking situation was frustrating. We appreciate your feedback about the valet service and will address this with our team to improve communication and clarity around parking fees. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide a better experience.

jerry chanLocal guide
6 months ago

4.8/5- overall food is amazing<br><br>3.9 review is criminal.<br><br>This is easily one of the better buffets I’ve been too.<br><br>Only problems I have are me nit picking a bit. Like the ribeye is to cooked.<br><br>For dessert they didn’t have macaroons today. But they did a great job replacing it with delicious brownies.

Response from the owner

Hi Jerry, thank you for your kind words and for recognizing the quality of our buffet. We appreciate your honest feedback about the ribeye and the dessert selection. We'll keep working to improve those details. We're glad you enjoyed the brownies as a substitute. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great dining experience at The Buffet.

Juan LimaLocal guide
8 months ago

We showed early thinking we were the first ones there, but we were so wrong. There were some many people already grabbing food when we showed up for lunch service. They have a good selection of sushi, hot and cold food and a large selection of desserts. Kind of pricey but worth the try. By the time we left, the whole buffet was full of people for a busy Saturday. We had to wait for the Boba and there was no choice but the one tea flavor. Also found out that they offered cotton candy which was refreshing end to the meal.

Response from the owner

Thank you for sharing your experience, Juan! We're glad you enjoyed the variety of sushi, hot and cold dishes, and desserts. We appreciate your feedback about the Boba and cotton candy options—your input helps us improve. We hope to see you back soon for another delicious visit!

Wattanachai CHLocal guide
a year ago

I took a long ride just to try this place because I saw so many great reviews<br><br>There’s definitely a wide variety of food, but honestly, many dishes didn’t quite meet expectations, and some items were already gone by 6 PM. If you’re coming specifically for seafood, there are only a few options. And if you’re a veggie lover, this place might not be for you — there’s barely any greens<br><br>The atmosphere is great though, and the staff were lovely always smiling and attentive, constantly refilling water<br><br>Overall, for the price of $50++ per person, I was expecting better quality and taste.

Response from the owner

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for making the journey to visit us, Wattanachai. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed our atmosphere and found our staff attentive and welcoming.<br><br>We truly appreciate your honest feedback regarding the variety and quality of our dishes. We’re sorry to hear that some items didn’t meet your expectations and that availability was limited by the time you arrived. We’re continuously working to improve our menu offerings and will take your comments about seafood options and vegetable variety into consideration.<br><br>Your input is very important to us as we strive to provide the best dining experience possible. We hope you might consider visiting us again so we can better meet your expectations.

Wendy SoohooLocal guide
a year ago

Best and classiest buffet of all buffets I’ve been to. Most of the dishes are made exceptionally yummy . There are unique dishes, and an array of fruits and desserts as well! Most drinks are free and it is a no tipping buffet . Bathroom is clean with modern technology.. a win win! Highly recommend for foodie lovers . I would stop by in a heart beat .

Response from the owner

Wow—thank you so much for the glowing review, Wendy! We’re honored to be called the classiest buffet you’ve been to, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed the variety, flavors, and unique touches throughout your visit. From the food to the drinks to the clean, modern facilities—we’re so happy everything hit the mark. Your recommendation truly means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious experience. 🍽️🍰🍍✨

Melissa NajaLocal guide
a year ago

I love buffet especially seafood. Price point is good and the quality of the food match with the price point. My group went to this place at night and they still have so many food items. Steamed Snow crab kind of dry and very hard to crack the shell out. The restaurant didn't have any tools to help for this dish. Monday is not a busy day, so I feel like we have a private party here. Service is very good. They often clean up our table and see what we need. My friend also has a birthday cake here so they sing birthday song for her.

Response from the owner

Thank you for sharing your experience, Melissa! We're so glad you enjoyed the seafood selection, great pricing, and attentive service. It’s wonderful to hear that your visit felt like a private party and that we could help celebrate your friend's birthday! We appreciate your feedback on the steamed snow crab and will look into ways to improve it. We hope to welcome you back for another great meal soon! 😊🎉🦀

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