The Buffet

Name: The Buffet
Address: 20-07 127th St 4th floor, Queens, New York, 11356, US
Telephone: (718) 886-3722
Price range: $$
Rating: 3.90

Asian fusion restaurant, Buffet restaurant, Restaurant

Location: 20-07 127th St 4th floor, Queens, NY 11356, United States
Located in: Floor 1 · Hotel de Point
Phone: (718) 886-3722
Price: $$

Opening hours

Sunday: 11:30 am-3:30 pm, 5:30-10 pm
Monday: 11:30 am-3:30 pm, 5:30-10 pm
Tuesday: 11:30 am-3:30 pm, 5:30-10 pm
Wednesday: 11:30 am-3:30 pm, 5:30-10 pm
Thursday: 11:30 am-3:30 pm, 5:30-10 pm
Friday: 11:30 am-3:30 pm, 5:30-10 pm
Saturday: 11:30 am-3:30 pm, 5:30-10 pm

Food & drink

Vibe

Seafood

Oyster

Sashimi

True crabs

Custard

Chocolate

Peking duck

California roll

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Reviews

Worth the trip to College Point, Queens for this Asian delight! Haven’t been to an “all you can eat” buffet in ages.
It was a feast for the eyes and the belly.
So many different Asian dishes to try and the selection was incredible.
They had all my favorites and I tried some new things too.
The dishes are constantly stocked and looks sumptuous even though it is a large venue.
The staff professional, organized and is so very helpful and sweet.
Very clean, very efficient and very enjoyable.

Owner response

Hi there, Louise.
Thank you for making the trip to experience us, The Buffet! We're thrilled to hear that your visit was a feast for both the eyes and the belly.
It's fantastic that you enjoyed the diverse array of Asian dishes, including both your favorites and new discoveries.
Our team takes pride in maintaining a well-stocked and visually appealing buffet to ensure a delightful dining experience for our guests.
We're especially glad to hear that our staff's professionalism, organization, and helpfulness added to your enjoyment.
Your mention of the vegetarian options and your friend's satisfaction is heartening, as we strive to cater to all preferences.
We look forward to welcoming you back for more enjoyable moments at our Asian delight.

My husband’s family has been wanting to check out this buffet for a while, so we stopped in for lunch on a Tuesday at around 1.
Surprisingly, the restaurant was pretty full at that time, which I was not expecting.
Non-alcoholic drinks are included, even bubble tea! I did not have high expectations for this but it was surprisingly good.
I might even say that it's better than some bubble teas I've bought at bubble tea shops.
Just make sure you order this when you're ready for dessert because you don't want to fill up on the boba. For the food, like the bubble tea, I also did not have high expectations.
And I was right.
The quality is comparable to mall food court food.
The best thing I ate was the beef chow fun and the snails (which were always empty, so I only got to try a few).
They have a good variety of seafood.
For the raw bar, they have sushi, sashimi, oysters, clams, and conch.
I did not partake in the raw bar because I was just getting over a stomach virus so I didn't want to take any chances.
The cooked seafood was mediocre.
The steamed turbot was mushy, crawfish wasn't great, and shrimp was okay.
The ginger scallion stone crab was not bad but very messy and hard to eat.
You need to request a crab cracker as these do not come standard.
After we were done with the crab, we saw other tables with gloves so I’m guessing they were not first timers, and knew to ask for these. Dessert was also okay.
The crepes were not it - the batter was way too thick, which made it chewy.
Best thing was the matcha soft serve machine, and the cotton candy machine. The lunch price for an adult is $31.99, which isn't terrible because there is a good variety.
It's just that the variety isn't very good.
Dinner prices jump to $52.99 for weekdays.
I'm sure there has to be a significant difference in the types of dishes being served at dinner because if it was $52 for the same dishes, I would be pissed if I had to pay that. Definitely won't be back but I'm glad the fam got to try it because now we don't ever have to come back.

Owner response

Hi Melanie.
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about your recent visit to our buffet.
We appreciate your honest review and are glad to hear that you found some aspects of your experience enjoyable.
We're delighted that you appreciated our selection of non-alcoholic drinks, including bubble tea, and found them surprisingly good.
We strive to offer a variety of options to cater to different tastes, and it's great to hear that this was a highlight for you. However, we're sorry to hear that the overall quality of the food did not meet your expectations.
We value your feedback regarding specific dishes and will certainly take it into consideration as we strive to improve our offerings. Regarding the pricing, we understand your concerns and apologize if you felt that the variety did not justify the cost.
We aim to provide a wide range of dishes to accommodate different preferences, and we're sorry if this fell short for you.
While we regret that your experience did not meet your expectations, we appreciate your honesty and hope that you'll consider giving us another chance in the future.

It’s definitely worth the trip.
This place offers a wide range of delicious food options, including steamed, fried, and baked dishes, as well as a sushi bar and crepes for dessert.
We tried both lunch and dinner to discover their offerings.
Dinner stands out with its variety of meat options and delicious flavors.

Owner response

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that your trip was worth it and that you enjoyed the wide range of delicious food options we offer, from steamed and fried dishes to the sushi bar and crepes for dessert. We're delighted that you had the opportunity to explore both our lunch and dinner offerings.
It's wonderful to know that our dinner selection, with its variety of meat options and delicious flavors, stood out for you.
Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're grateful for your kind words.
We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit for more culinary delights!