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Name: Savory Buffet
Address: 7040 Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA, 92121
Telephone: (858) 695-0888
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 2.57

Savory Buffet

7040 Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA, 92121

(858) 695-0888
Store is closed

Savory Buffet Menu

Appetizers

Spring Roll

Spicy Egg Roll

Chicken Stick

Fried Biscuit

Fried Plantain

Fried Chicken Wing

Cream Cheese Wonton

Tempera Vegetables

Spring Roll

Spicy Egg Roll

Chicken Stick

Fried Biscuit

Fried Plantain

Fried Chicken Wing

Cream Cheese Wonton

Tempera Vegetables
Entrees

Fried Rice

Chow Mein

Crab Legs

Fried Blue Crab

Seafood Delight

Beef W/ Broccoli

Steamed Rex Sole

Pepper Chicken

General Tso's Chicken

Vegetable Thin Rice Noodle

Baby Clams W/ Black Bean Sauce

Lobster W/ Ginger Scallion Sauce

Fried Rice

Chow Mein

Crab Legs

Fried Blue Crab

Seafood Delight

Beef W/ Broccoli

Steamed Rex Sole

Pepper Chicken

General Tso's Chicken

Vegetable Thin Rice Noodle

Baby Clams W/ Black Bean Sauce

Lobster W/ Ginger Scallion Sauce
From The Oven

Baked Salmon

Baked Squid

Baked Mussels

Baked Shrimp

Bake Seafood

Baked Imitation Crab

Baked Salmon

Baked Squid

Baked Mussels

Baked Shrimp

Bake Seafood

Baked Imitation Crab

Roasted Japanese Chicken

Roasted Japanese Chicken
Served Cold

Crawfish

Baby Clams

Mussels

Crab Legs

Cocktail Shrimp

Kim Chi

Octopus Salad

Various Green Salads

Fresh Fruit

Ice Cream

Flan

Crawfish

Baby Clams

Mussels

Crab Legs

Cocktail Shrimp

Kim Chi

Octopus Salad

Various Green Salads

Fresh Fruit

Ice Cream

Flan
Lunch Buffet

Lunch Buffet

Lunch Buffet
Dinner Buffet

Dinner Buffet

Dinner Buffet

Healthy Meal suggestions for Savory Buffet

Appetizers

Spring Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Egg Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Stick [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Biscuit [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Plantain [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Chicken Wing [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cream Cheese Wonton [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tempera Vegetables [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spring Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Egg Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Stick [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Biscuit [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Plantain [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Chicken Wing [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cream Cheese Wonton [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tempera Vegetables [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Entrees

Fried Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chow Mein [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Legs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Blue Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seafood Delight [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beef W/ Broccoli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steamed Rex Sole [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pepper Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

General Tso's Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetable Thin Rice Noodle [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baby Clams W/ Black Bean Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lobster W/ Ginger Scallion Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chow Mein [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Legs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Blue Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seafood Delight [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beef W/ Broccoli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steamed Rex Sole [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pepper Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

General Tso's Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetable Thin Rice Noodle [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baby Clams W/ Black Bean Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lobster W/ Ginger Scallion Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
From The Oven

Baked Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Squid [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Mussels [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bake Seafood [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Imitation Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Squid [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Mussels [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bake Seafood [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Imitation Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Japanese Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Japanese Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Served Cold

Crawfish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baby Clams [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mussels [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Legs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cocktail Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kim Chi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Octopus Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Various Green Salads [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Fruit [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ice Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Flan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crawfish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baby Clams [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mussels [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Legs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cocktail Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kim Chi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Octopus Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Various Green Salads [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Fruit [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ice Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Flan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Lunch Buffet

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Dinner Buffet

Dinner Buffet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Jay B.

If I could give a zero-star rating, I would. It was difficult to find a clean plate in the stack. *Most* of the plates that my wife and I picked up were soiled. And I'm not talking about a dried rice kernel stuck on here and there - I'm talking mayonnaise, sauce, noodles, etc. Disgusting. Should have walked out, but we were pig-headed about trying it. We also had a similar experience as others who commented on lack of drink refills and the post-dinner gastrointestinal unrest. If you are not heading to a place with a 1:1 bathroom/diner ratio, I would avoid this place. The food itself was not terrible, but rather average for an asian buffet. We won't be going back.
(1)
Kalani I.

I love Savory Buffet. First of all, they mostly have Japanese and Chinese food, but they also have pizza, french bread, etc. So they have a good variety. Also, the atmosphere is just really great. They have a few fake trees, and a nice water fountain, and all the people there are very courteous. Every time I've been there, even when it was somewhat crowded, I have never had to wait for more than a couple minutes to be seated. So it isn't necessary to make a reservation before you go. Overall, this is one of my favorite place to eat lunch.
(5)
Jamie V.

Gone here for a lunch a few times. Food is great. Huge selection. The place always seems clean. Good service on drink refills..etc. For the money, it's an excellent deal too.
(5)
Desi N.

Came in on a Sunday evening, a few hours before closing time and I was impressed to find out how good the food was for a buffet. It was decent. If you're in the area, at least stop by! It's mediocre Chinese food but it was not at all bad. The donuts were great!
(2)
Amanda D.

Had better. Mostly everyone can't speak English. Not so good customer service and not very friendly unless you understand them. Only takes visa or master card.
(1)
Robert G.

food was only so so but main problem was no service plus attitude from waiter and receptionist. Just wanted to pay my bill and the receptionist told me to wait while she finishes her personal phone call. Then the waiter came out after 10 mins to give me the check and then gave me a several attitude and look. Avoid, not the way to treat customers.
(1)
Samuel D.

ive been here a couple of times. always the same. nothing really exciting.. food quality is okay service is pretty good. price is decent.
(3)
Charlotte C.

Came here on Saturday for my neice's 1st bday / baptism reception. There was probably about 20 - 30 ppl that showed up. My sister reserved the room in the back area - Which they DOUBLE BOOKED!!! Can you believe that?!?!?! That was a little annoying... But anyways... The food was mediocre. Wasn't good or bad. It was decent enough that I had like 2 plates worth of food though =P Pretty big selection of each course - appetizer, main, dessert, and Sushi. Price ain't so bad for a buffet. The waitress was very nice & fast with clearing dirty plates & grabbing us drinks. Ice cream was yummy.
(3)
Electron D.

Compared to home town buffet that i regretfully tried, i would go here for a third time. Parking: Located in the heart of miramar road, this place sits just behind starbucks. I think that their parking isnt for massive visits, but i believe your find parking on the street and infront of the other places of business this restaurant is located next too. Inside: its a spacious inside with nice lighting. Theres decorations that gives me a fall/autumn feeling. Service: Theres plenty of waiters/servers that will take your plate after you dont with it. The only problem i had was my second visit when me and my girl at the time was charged with two sodas which we did not order. Food: There was plenty to choose from and i would have tried them all if i had the capacity to fit it in my belly. I raided the seafood area where i took advantage of the raw salmon and sushi. I had to get my protein and good fats ya digg!!!! There was also the cream cheese thats covered in that thing and then deep fried (sorry brain freeze i cant find the name for it). Basically all the thing you would crave for they have it! Price: Well as with any other buffet place, it will be expensive. Just expect to pay for about $20 a pop during dinner time. Just bring $50 for two people. I will try going in for lunch next time. All in all this place is a place to hit up right after a good workout to get your mass on. God bless and happy yelpin!!!!
(4)
Dena L.

Ugh. I went here last night, and had high hopes. I think I may need to set lower expectations for Chinese buffets?? Then again, there ARE good ones (New Panda in RB comes to mind), so who knows... "So, uh, how was your meal?" "Hmmm.... eh." "Just eh?" "Yeah, just eh." Pepper chicken (would probably be more appropriately named jalapeno chicken) was ok. Pineapple chicken was better quality meat, but kind of bland. Fried rice and veggie lo mein had way too much onion for my taste. Even the steamed rice was gross. At first I thought gross might be an exaggeration, but... no. It was pretty bad. Etc etc etc etc Oddly, our hostess tried to seat us (party of 2) at a 6-top table when there were LOTS of 2-tops and booths available. Strange. At least it was clean. And they did a good job keeping my drink refilled. Prices are HIGH for kids... $8.98 for a THREE year old for dinner? Doesn't include a drink? Umm.. no. No, no, no.
(2)
Timothy N.

I went here for lunch and it was really cheap only $8! They also provide food by the pound if you want to take some of it home. Yeh, the food was just alright. That's the impression that most people got and I agree. I'm not quite sure if it's worth $13 for dinner (or weekend meals) but on a normal weekday at $8 it's a steal. A lot of different types of foods like fried chicken and pizza to sushi and crab legs. Some items were hella salty and some are dead on goodness.
(3)
Jaime P.

The food is ok and the variety is ok as well. Service is ok, price is reasonable. They could update their menu now and then, would actually help it a lot.
(3)
natasha k.

Yuck! Inedible
(1)
LUCILE C.

First let it be known I'm Asian. Reading through the earlier reviews I'm surprised how many people expect Wolfgang Puck cooking at an $8 buffet! The day I went, the offerings were more than adequate. Everything was freshly made and the proper temperature. Nothing was overly salty or greasy. The veggies were perfect, crunchy asparagus, lovely greens. Chicken dishes were many and varied, and agreeing with previous reviewers, the Honey Chicken was unbelievable: moist and perfectly seasoned. The Sushi offerings were not nearly as bad as previously described, and the Sushi bar had an absolutely divine seaweed salad. The Lotus Leaf Rice was very good, almost as good as at reputable Dim Sum houses. The "Joong" (sweetened red beans in stick rice wrapped in banana leaf and steamed) were quite good. A nice array of (canned) tropical fruits, and a decent offering of fresh fruit. All in all, a worthwhile experience and a real bargain, especially if you qualify for the senior discount!
(4)
Henry T.

Second time around for Lawrence's farewell party wasn't as good as the first. The food just didn't have the right kick or something. Even the veggie lo mein, which I gobbled up the first time, had something missing. I didn't know what it was and by the time I tried figuring it out, we were already out the door!
(2)
Michelle P.

I came here with my family. Like Chris A, we drove out from Chula Vista ( My sister lives out there.) For some odd reason, my crazy filipino family feels the need to go to buffet's when we celebrate any kind of event. I will venture to these buffet celebrations occasionally. My cousin told me that we were going to a place called "Crazy Buffet" I yelped it and read the reviews. Any place with the word "crazy" in its name better be serving some out of the ordinary fare. (i.e gator or buffalo). The reviews were not good, but I went anyway, because i had to check it out for myself. On the way there my sister informs me that the name of the place had changed from Crazy Buffet to Savory Buffet. So we get there and I expect the typical chinese faire. They had some standard selections. Lo mein, fried rice, egg drop soup. The food was okay, nothing too special. I did enjoy the fried squid because it was fried without any batter, just a little cornstarch for crispiness. But, I think it was a little too done, especially since it was extra large calamari (with rings the size of onion rings). I also enjoyed the Honey chicken, it tasted rich, sort of like duck. I did not enjoy the baked shrimp, it was more like a tiny shrimp, encased a tasteless meat shell. I also did not care for the "cocktail shrimp" They were cooked till they were bright pink , tough and and with the heads on. I would caution businesses to think carefully when picking adjectives for their names. These will become the standard by which your food will be judged.There wasn't much especially "savory" about this buffet.
(2)
Cathy H.

Formerly known as Crazy Buffet. At $7.99 for weekday lunch, it's a pretty good deal. Pros: Convenient location, fairly tasty food (I really like the asparagus with oyster sauce, steamed fish with green onions omg so tasty, made-to-order soupy noodles, sushi, and mayo mussels). Cons: Not great qualify food (sushi, while tasty, falls apart) and everything is pretty greasy. On the whole, though, a good deal--eat a whole roll of sushi, and it's like getting a sushi roll at any other lunch place.
(3)
isabelle l.

Omg! Disgusting! No seriously this is the Worst place I've ever eaten! WTF! The food was cold and NASTY! Omg the service terrible! Anyone who gives this place more than one star must be used to eating out of public trash cans! U have to be mad to enjoy this food!
(1)
Joe M.

Price and variety will draw you in but quality will chase you away. Quality at Savory has taken a nose dive. Found a baby cockroach in the sushi last night. Ruined my Dad's 77th birthday dinner. Manager and waitresses just gathered around and looked at the plate for a few minutes and proceeded to tally our bill. Tried to communicate our displeasure but their limited English made it hard. Just lost 6 family customers. WAS my Dad's favorite restaurant. Although we were initially impressed with the low cost and variety, the quality is not so good. The best indicators are the brown avocados, mushy crab and shrimp, soggy vegetables, soggy sushi, etc. On the plus side, the steak was great. It was fresh and cooked to order. The soups were okay but they use the same shrimps from the buffet - a little mushy. Dinner last night was definitely recycled from earlier meals, possibly from the day prior. Not fresh at all.
(1)
Catherine R.

I don't know why this place gets bad reviews. I really enjoy this buffet! The food is great and they serve Chinese food that I love. Everything is well prepared and clean. I love the fried cheese wontons. The service is okay but I didnt mind too much because I thought the food was good.
(4)
Chef S.

12-13-12 Under new ownership...don't bother--awful! I am an expert on cuisine. Crab tastes like soap...food dried out and tough. Noodle soup was good but too salty and they got rid of the good rice noodles. They eliminated chicken and vegetables---was the best dish ever. Boo!! Would give half a star if it was available. Suggest Buffet House in Escondido(most consistent and meat juicy and tender), New Panda Buffet in RB, but inconsistent....and sunrise buffet on Convoy. I want to try yummy buffet soon(near National City). East Buffet is worst around....but this is second worst. Egg roll didnt even have veggies...was loaded with old spoiled fish parts. Yuk! had to spit it out. Made me sick. Dumb Chef and Management, for sure! $14.99 at dinner time.
(1)
Pizza M.

It was a huge variety of mediocre food, most of it was cold and a lot of the pans were empty or had a few morsels of old looking food left in it. The waitress seemed a little put off that I ordered water (I'm not cheep water is just what I drink) and she never asked if I would like a refill. I don't think I'll go there again. If any one knows of a good Chinese buffet send me a message.
(2)
Mark S.

I went here for lunch earlier this week and I have to say for $8 it was pretty good. Lots of selection and plenty of room for seating. I ate mostly seafood (for what you pay, the sushi wasn't bad) and I also had some of the flavored chicken. This isn't a place I would go to every day, but for the normal lunch price of $8 it is definitely worth a try.
(3)
john q.

I'm not sure as to what this place is called. Savory Buffet or Crazy Seafood Buffet. So I asked the guy at the front desk for a business card, and the official name is Savory Buffet. What can I say. It's chinese buffet. Either it's out the park or a run of the mill. This food in this place is good. It's not great. It doesn't suck. All hot items were hot and all cold items were cold. Sounds easy, right? Some places don't even get that right. One thing that stands out though! They have fake trees inside that made me feel as though I were eating outside with nature. Like we were having an all you can eat Chinese food picnic. One tree in particular reminded me of scenes in any Ang Lee movie. Like the forests of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon or the back country of Brokeback Mountain. It was an awesome tree. I was sitting there eating my tapioca -Pause- Sad, sad, sad. One day, tapioca will be the only thing I'll look forward to. -Unpause- thinking how cool it would be to have fake trees in my room that form a canopy (not unlike the actual rain forest canopy)(just without the poisonous snakes)(well, if you count my socks hanging about)(just joking)(not really) to wake up to. I know you're thinking, "Idiot, fake tree!" But it got to me, so I gave them an extrea star. Go. Fake. Tree.
(3)
Ping G.

This place gave me food poisoning!! It is now 3:30am and am still awake only because I'm suffering the food poisoning I got from eat dinner at this Savory Buffet!! Most of the food here was greasy and covered with starch. The seafood was flavorless. The fruit I got had weird white crumbs on one side. I didn't even dare to try the sushi for it looked like it was bought from some cheap market, has been in the fridge for a few days, and definitely not properly treated to be used as sushi fish! I don't know what it is from Savory Buffet that gives me food poisoning--I was already very careful not to eat the suspicious dishes! I wouldn't have come here if it were not a friend who brought me. This was the first and DEFINITELY LAST time I eat at Savory buffet. Worst experience ever! Do NOT come to this place unless you want to drop 18 dollars for shitty food and food poisoning!!
(1)
Vicki H.

You can't really expect much from buffets. They're known for offering a variety of cuisine that hits every spot -- not gourmet five-star fare. Living in nearby UTC, Savory Buffet is a great place to go if you're looking for quick a chow mein, beef & broccoli, semi-sushi, hot and sour soup, etc. fix that reminds you of home (but doesn't taste as good as home). I wouldn't say this is the best Asian buffet I've been at, but it does offer enough to keep my friends and I coming back when we're hungover or looking for a perfect sampling of everything Asian.
(4)
Curley H.

I was riding my bike along Miramar Rd. Looking for another restaurant when I past this place. I like the name so stopped in to give it a try. Very good Chinese buffet. The crab legs were off the chain. The had a very wide selection even things I have never seen before. I love to experience new things at least once.
(4)
jw h.

For an all you can eat buffet, this place is pretty good. They have a huge variety of items. I liked their steamed items, but I cannot stand their baked goods. I haven't tried their sushi; it looks kinda gross.
(4)
Mylene E.

I came here for a dinner with a student organization last month. It was alright, but it wasn't absolutely great or anything. A big plus for the crab legs, though! It's a must-have for me whenever I go to a buffet. I did see a noodle station of some sorts where they prepare you a bowl of soup in the back. Will have to try that next time. If you tell them it's someone's birthday, they'll go the distance for it. Usually, you'll hear regular music in the background, but if it's someone's birthday, you'll hear some clapping and a pre-recorded song of "Happy Birthday" alongside a brief time of silence to allow saying the name of said birthday person. They'll even come out with their own concoction of a birthday sundae which was a plethora of ice cream and various fruits! It happened to my boyfriend before we left the establishment, even though it wasn't his birthday. Good times.
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Ryan D.

I used to like this place but after tonight I don't think I will go there again. First off the kids birthday party at 8:30 pm was really annoying. It might just be my opinion but I think little kids should probably be in bed that late. Besides that the cooks did not rotate any of the food out. It was the same stuff the whole night and it was all lukewarm. Our plates never got cleared and no one even refilled our water. I am just praying the food doesn't come back up tonight.
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Nyla S.

"If you had a good experience here, please tell your friends, but remember...if you didn't Silence is Golden" LOL!!! I read that on Savory Buffet's brochure/menu and couldn't stop laughing! The food isn't the greatest...but it's alright. As with most buffets, you're looking at quantity rather than quality. They offer such a variety that you should be able to find at least one thing you'll enjoy. This place can accomodate large parties. I was with a party of 150, and they have affordable prices if you are paying a party of that size. They kept running out of plates at the buffet stations, which was very annoying.
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Gamebebe C.

Don't go there. My whole family got food poisoning right after eating there. I should have know better. They got a "B" instead of an "A" on their sign from the health department. I should have take that signal and run away, far far away.
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Jarryd A.

I find that most people go to the Chinese buffets around SD looking for good lo mein, egg rolls, peper chicken, etc. which most do an OK job on. But what i look for is good freakin seafood. Savory Buffet is more of the same to me but what once stood out to me, was the fact that they had KING CRAB LEGS & RAW OYSTER.....which at the last time i checked, they no longer had, which is why i'm editing this review to lower they're score. So instead i had to settle for the regular snow crab legs and tune sashimi which every other chinese buffets have. More of the same here
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Dave S.

Ok, not bad, but not good. None of the dishes I tried was very good, and I tried most of them. It was a little late, 8 or so, but most of the food was dried out, some of it room temp. Maybe it is better at rush hour, gotta give them the benefit of the doubt. Nothing was downright bad, mind you, just there. One thing I should mention though, sushi was almost non exsistent. Very small selection. There was a large variety of other dishes, I must have just shown up late.
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Katya D.

5 Stars for the crab legs and salt and spicy shrimp!
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Guan L.

One of my favorite buffet they have the place where they cook noodle soup and steak better. Than super buffet kids only 60 cents a year old mon thru friday sat and Sunday they have lobster hometown buffet isn't that good hometown buffet is the worst buffet ever I will come here every tuesday
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Honest Opinion D.

If there was a 0 star rating, I would do it. That food was SOOO bad, I enjoyed it more the second time when it came back up. Seriously, anywhere else on Miramar Rd is a better choice to eat at, and half of those places are furniture stores. The food was bad like it had been sitting out ALL day, and the servers were completely unfriendly, and the price for two dinner buffets with only water to drink was $30, not a cheap risk. Do yourself a favor, and eat anywhere else. Go get a cookie from Mor's Furniture store down the street.
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Deb L.

Whooooa. I ate here when it was still called Crazy Buffet. I should have known better than to trust a place called "Crazy". It was close to the end of the day, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and assume that the food is generally better earlier in the day. That's the only reason I gave them two stars. Everything I ate was cold and/or fishy. Even though the place wasn't closed yet, they were really trying to hustle us out of there. Literally hovering over us waiting for us to pay the bill and sign the receipt. When I told one lady that the bill wasn't ready yet because people still had to put down some cash, she went up to her coworker and started talking smack about us! She was all waving her arms angrily and all that. Sheesh. It was a textbook case of how to make people feel unwelcome. So yeah...if you must go, don't go near closing.
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Martino R.

This is one of the better asian buffets on Miramar road. If you get there at the right time, they have decent sashimi. The price for dinner alone is the same amount you would pay for 2 or so orders of sashimi elsewhere. So I say this place offers plenty for you hard earned money. They always have a new sushi chef in the back and with every new one, it's quality seems to up itself. The other food isn't to die for, but it's pretty great for the price. The coconut shrimp holds it's own, but could use some walnuts for some extra texture. Pineapple chicken is a good alternative to the usual orange chicken. Selection is steady but changes every so often, so They could add more to their dessert isle. Servers could smile just a tad bit more. 3 stars. All this places pros and cons balance themselves out.
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Vanessa G.

I came here with family for Sunday lunch. Everything tasted fine. I did appreciate that they replenished the crab legs more frequently than other Chinese buffets I've been too. The interior had some cute faux cherry blossom trees and a small water fountain in the entry way. They also offer made to order dishes such as pho, and steaks that are not normally found in buffets, really nice addition. Other than that, they served Chinese buffet standard dishes.
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Sara Bella R.

So it's back to an A grade. Haven't stepped in here recently, but I bet it's still the same: greasy, salty and unforgiving.
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e l.

Wow, this place is amazingly bad, everything is cold, greasy, salty and nasty. If I had to pick worst of the worst from my collection here this joint will be in top three. If you like ghetto Asian crap this is your place.
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Mickella B.

We went in a bit unsure but it was delish at first bite!!! Seriously you have to have the udon noodle beef soup (#3) and the sushi is also really fresh and good. The crab legs were not king crab but snow crab and they were DELISH!!! We went on a Friday night and it was pretty full so the food went fast and was replaced quickly. The only things we didn't like were the shui mai and the egg roll (it had only meat on the inside and had an odd taste)
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Warren B.

Jadey "Moonrise" J.'s... They ask / add tips to my Kids, after they tipped them $10 !! Savory Buffet's waiter / waitress did the same to my kids and friends after a Church Lucheon. My kids know Chinese / Mandarins. Through out the meal, those b*tches were sitting down, eating, drinking and talking smack about my kds and friends. Food was not refresh, plates were not clear, water not refill and at end of the meal they add $20 tips to the check. My older one called me,told me his meal experience and how bad they treated them...I paid the bill and open a can-of whip ass on them. Nancy / mgr / owner was shock, " I told her never, never ever look down on kids and mistreating them like sh*t just because you think they don't know how to eat and tip..
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Sandra O.

My mom and I have eaten here a few times. I like the food selections and the hot food is always good. Lunch is a good price for the amount of food that is available. The desserts, however, are always a disappointment. They look really good, but when you eat them they never taste as good as they look. Of course I would rather a buffet have good food and mediocre desserts rather than the other way around. During my last visit I had a bite of the Ambrosia salad and spit it out because the pineapple had turned. When I mentioned this to the cashier he did not make an effort to get this addressed. I mentioned it to a staff person who was servicing the buffet and a minute later I saw her picking out the pineapple from the Ambrosia with a spoon. Not exactly the response I was hoping for. The whole salad really should have been thrown out, or at least taken into the back and replaced with a new one. I understand that one customer complaint may not be a reason to throw out a large quantity of food, but the staff person should have removed the salad and if there was any question, she could have tried a bit for herself and seen what I was talking about. I have not gotten sick from the food and neither has my mom, but this incident with the Ambrosia salad has made me more wary of the cold items.
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Kerra A.

Food is NOT FRESH, some are even ROTTEN. I went with my KIDS, and they charged me an adult price for my tall skinny son. What the hell?! Their dessert options were horrible. For some reason it seemed like they tried to make different versions of rice crispy treats and called it a day. Then they don't tell you that they have both the lunch and dinner items out at the same time. So if you accidentally grab one or two pieces from the dinner trays, you'll end up paying their Dinner price. And the lunch and dinner items are not organized, they're mixed in with the lunch items. You're better off eating at a non-buffet style Asian restaurant because you waste money here since the food is disgusting and old here - and you also get ripped off. Service is pretty horrible too.
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Jadey J.

WHAT THE F!!! I was not planning to leave a bad review for this place , cause I decided not to tip for the bad service but the moment I left with my boyfriend , our waiter (a lean, above average height Asian guy) ran out, chases after us and said "hey can I have a dollar for my tip?" And startled , I looked through my wallet as if I'm being robbed and blurted out "I don't have any change sorry " and he's all "... Can u write it down ".. Wtf ! In disbelief , we managed to scribble out the new amount on our receipt .. Half in and half out of the car cause he a managed to catch us as we're closing our car door . Wow. I can't believe that just happened . I left no tip because I was unhappy with my visit but I still somehow had to .
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Jenna H.

Typical cheap Chinese buffet. Mediocre food: crab smelled & tasted foul... Won't be getting that ever again, I love sushi but I didn't touch em. Fried shrimps were the only thing I actually enjoyed eating. Service is okay, language barrier. Although the restaurant looks old, it's fairly clean. I come here only because someone else pays for me, but if I had to pay, I wouldn't come.
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Jr S.

WARNING!!! PLEASE DO NOT COME HERE!!! They serve raw chicken and false advertise their steak! And when we tried to show them the raw chicken and the "#8 Steak" they just tried to brush everything under the table. She told us that everyone complained about the steak because it didn't look like the picture...."so if you get that many complaints, why don't you change it?!?" All she said was "Yeah yeah. We heard that complaint a lot." And just smiled at us like it was ok... This is NOT OK and they didn't offer anything else in replacement. I, personally, work in the kitchen and this is just unexceptional. How do you serve raw chicken wings and think it's ok? I ALREADY ATE IT!!! Salmonella here I come.... If I get sick from your under cooked chicken wings, this will definitely not be the last time you hear from me.
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Ching-Yun L.

Oh look! Another Chinese buffet...but NO! This one has cute, decorative trees inside & AYCE noodle soups! I'm there! Let me tryyyy! FOOD Sushi, noodle soups, fried rice, some seafood like crawfish, shrimp, mussels, egg drop soup, salad bar, beef broccoli, etc. Basically there seemed to be a little of everything from the major Asian cultures. As I mentioned, ALL YOU CAN EAT/DRINK NOODLE SOUPS, Vietnamese pho, Japanese Udon & Chinese noodles!! Yippee! Your choice of clear broth or Beef broth for each kind of noodle. I think there's a seafood option too, but I heard it was pretty bland. Go with #1 or #4 Beef broth Chinese noodles or Udon. Trust me. I am a Noodle Soup aficionado. No, seriously. The rest is pretty standard, honestly. Nothing very out-of-the ordinary or particularly noteworthy. I liked the Chinese donuts! Sadly, there were absolutely NOTHING to go with the softserve ice cream. Like, no cones. No sprinkles. No syrups....that's so wrong... PRICING Not sure how much it costs on weekdays, but on weekends, it's $17ish NOT INCLUDING A DRINK. It's pretty high for this kind of place, but offers you some variety which can be fun sometimes. AMBIENCE Like I said, I LOVE THE TREES in here! So cute! The restroom was okay. Could definitely use an air freshner and some cleaning for sure. All in all, not bad for what it is, but I'd only want to come here 3 times a year max. Felt kinda grossed out afterwards...I think it's b/c I ate too much...haha
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Chris A.

Wow, for a cheap Chinese buffet I've really eaten better. Savory Buffet is really not up to par with other Chinese buffets around Cali. Just not one of my favorites! Went for dinner with the family on the wifey's side. There was a party of about a dozen of us. The place was actually full with folks so I thought it can't be all that bad, right? Boy, were we in for a treat (NOT). Upon going to the buffet area after getting our seats, I was not pleased. Many of the trays were empty of food, but still sitting under the heat lamps? Silly. Trays that did have food were dried out? Ridiculous. Crab? Nearly non-existent. All-you-can-eat steak? Damn. Picture looks like a ribeye or NY steak, but what do you get? The thinnest slice of beef that you can in no way order medium-rare. So sad. The soups they also offer made to order were also pretty disappointing. I got a bowl of beef pho and it was just way, way, way too salty. Beef wasn't very tender either. About halfway through or meal the nephew went to go get a bowl as well and was told they ran out of beef! Not pleased. Seems our entire family was waiting (and waiting) for trays to be refilled with food. And on the occasion they finally were, the trays were barely half-full. Foods that were already in trays were either dried out with a film on top, or things that were fried were soggy & oily. The sushi bar STUNK. A bunch of poorly made renditions of California Rolls with hard rice. You're in California, do the roll right! Another disappointing section. Take heed, if sushi is not lookin' fresh, you riskin' some food poisoning. Service was slow, took a bit for us to get drinks and our plates cleared out. Overall, Savory Buffet was a let down. The previous reviews show it. Won't be back here again anytime soon if I can help it.
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Joshua H.

Been here twice before almost a year ago and liked the place more or less. However I have been back 3x in the past month and its gotten better! Mainly in the sushi/nigiri area. They have a darn good spread of above average quality product to offer amongst the many other traditional Asian buffet joints. I also like that they offer a legit salad bar and a couple steamed/grilled and baked dishes for both meats and veggies. One can fully blow their diet here and indulge or keep it pretty darn clean and eat well at the same time. I myself like loading up a plate of sushi rolls and nigiri to easily make up for the $15 price for dinner when I most often come in. They have military discounts of 10% to so that's always nice! Service can seem a little bit frazzled but that's only because they work to keep dishes and trays filled at all times. Plus at dinner I think they get their biggest rush, weekends more so as they often have a wait after 6pm. The staff can seem a little cold-shoulder at times but given how fast they need to keep pumping out the food I bet they all at brinks end just as well. I come for the good food, the endless amounts of it, the clean, well kept inside and the great price with decent service. Don't need to make friends here. Being just a mile away from my home its location could not be better either!
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Trang N.

Mediocre food , nothing "wowed" me. Food here are sometimes a hit or miss.. Although they had a variety of food ranging from sushi, seafood, soups, salads, beef, chicken, carbs, and desserts they were all fulfilling but not top quality food.. One thing that I noticed is their cleanliness of the restaurant. Service is okay, I noticed there's a bit of a language barrier, other than that they clean up after you and refill your drinks.
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Rene P.

Usually I give buffets a little slack as they clearly operate according to a quantity over quality philosophy. In fact, my date and I came here under my own recommendation given positive experiences I've had in the past. But the meat entrees really disappointed on our recent visit to the extent where I spent most of my buffet dime filling up on carbs. Even sitting for hours under a heat lamp, the presence of the dim sum donut balls is where this buffet shines over Panda Express. Also, the minced pork filled egg rolls were interesting in a way that one does not usually ascribe to buffet dining options. So, there's that. Summary: All you can eat carbs.
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Shirley G.

MMM okay for a Chinese buffet... I haven't really been to a Chinese buffet that I am wow by. The food options were decent; some good & some bad like usual. I do like how there is a station for noodle soups that you can choose from but do not get the steak! Be warn that the picture of the steak is deceiving because you will get a slice of really thin piece of beef that doesn't resemble the picture shown. For the decor it was random to see fake trees & leaves inside for a buffet lol. Anyways, this place used to be crazy buffet and I don't remember really liking it the last time I've been. But I do give props on a few improvements that they have done.
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Lauren T.

Three stars is very fair for Savory Buffet. It's good, but not THAT good. At $15 per person for dinner, it's more than reasonable for a seafood buffet. As a general overview the place looks relatively clean. There's something about the lighting and fake trees that gives it a Las Vegas-y feeling. For a Wednesday dinner, it was surprisingly busy. Some highlights included the hot and sour and egg drop soup. The hot and sour soup in particular was fantastic! The seafood was actually pretty decent. My first crab legs were kind of cold, but the second piece that I got was a lot hotter. Could they please put the butter in a warming plate or Croc-Pot? In particular the pork shu mai was pretty awful. I should have known better, the skin looked and tasted like leather with the inside clearly overcooked. Generally speaking, the dim sum just doesn't work here. Savory Buffet really struggles with the dessert offerings. I had this orange cream mousse thingy that left a really bad after taste. The "fresh" pineapple was bland. My date claims that they added salt to it. I also had a napoleon type cake that was so tough, my fork couldn't even make a dent through the second crust. Lastly, the soft serve machine clearly wasn't up to par. The chocolate and swirl mixture was all runny, but the vanilla soft serve was just fine. In review, if you're looking for a relatively cheap seafood dinner, then this might be your place. Just don't expect your sweet tooth to be satisfied.
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Christine K.

This place is okay not the best and nothing delicious. $16 a person for dinner. The baked mussels is the best. I would completely avoid the buffalo chicken, soft shell crab and the walnut shrimp because it is toooo coconutty. The beef pho was flavorless. I probably won't be back.
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Darlene B.

Ugh, i already dislike buffets to begin with. My cousin was planning her father's funeral reception on a weekday. She heard about this place that was very close to the church we were attending that morning. They had a deal if you had a large group, lunch specials, and use of the banquet room. No complaints on my end on having it here - I mean she was planning it after all. I am also very encouraging of all things cost efficient. On Yelp - this place had a terrible rating already, womp. Then you enter and we were all getting stickers placed on our shoulders...what if we weren't part of the large party? Are you going to rely on the fact that you used 100 stickers? - seems like a legit-fail. Food wasn't appealing - I had a hard time finding something that I think I would enjoy. Sushi was sitting out on display, didn't seem right. They did have a large variety though. The waiters came around asking what drinks we want - I went with a soda because the water didn't seem trusting, lol. They also cleaned up after us well too. I feel bad for the 1 star - but what can I do?
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Buster H.

Pan Asian buffet. Has a big variety and Good price for what you get. Lots of sushi. Definitely not gourmet food. Not everything is labeled which is bad. Heavy on salt, fried and oil. Fake trees are funny. Annoying music. Old and young and family customers. We were the token euro Americans.
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Jennifer S.

So it's my preference to always go to all you can eat joints at about 5pm... Any later than that and you will be run over by the dinner rush! I will be honest and say I have had better quality of food but this place is definitely packed with a lot of seafood choices!!!! Crab, cold & hot crawfish, cold and hot (with cheese) mussels, oysters on half shell, cold and fried shrimp, few different fish varieties, nice selection of sushi, ... Seriously too many to name! I love crawfish and it was a bit over done here but you know when you are paying $15 for dinner can you really be that picky??? Considering the huge variety vs the cost - I will not complain too much! I haven't been here for lunch "yet" but it's $10 and about half of the selection- that's not bad! Oh and beef ribs too lol oh yeahhhh I was happy and retardedly full!
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Richard L.

If you don't come here expecting a Vegas style buffet for San Diego prices, then this place definitely is where its at to get your gluttony on. My brother and I will occasionally come here to get our fat boy fixes and tear up the seafood/sushi area. I probably wouldn't take people here unless they were ready to eat up a storm though, because if you aren't a big eater then this place definitely isn't for you. Maybe its the nostalgia of going to places like this growing up with my pops, but I have always had a soft spot for these types of Asian buffets.
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Hannah C.

Dinner was $16 on a weekday, which is a pretty good price for how much seafood they got going on. Is it the best food I've had? No. But, it'll fill you up. I was a big fan of their salmon sashimi and ate so much of it that I can still taste salmon sashimi 15 hours after eating it. The first time I grabbed it, the sashimi was very fresh and buttery. After that, it sort of went downhill and the pieces weren't being cut properly and some were not as fresh. But, it was still decent and better than supermarket sold ones so yay! Cheap sashimi! I love me some dynamite mussels and the dynamite mussels here were amazing; I'm pretty sure I had 8 of them over the course of the night. The coconut shirmp was pretty good as well the 3-4 different shrimp options that they had. Shrimp wasn't the freshest that they can be and I had a hard time peeling the salt and pepper shrimp. I definitely suggest the claims but did notice that there was more sand in the claims as the night wore on. The soft shell crab tasted repugnant. I think the rest of the diners figured that out as well because the plate remained full the entire night. The crab legs were way too salty, especially since they smashed all of the pieces. They didn't refill either. They have a noodles/'beef ordering station and literally none of the options are good. Don't order Pho or the steak. Just don't. It will make you want to cry from the sadness. I also had the beef with onions and the corn starch was way too heavy. it just didn't taste like steak anymore. I also had some sort of seafood dynamite on a shell and it was okay; it was basically imitation crab with mayo and vegetables. The vegetables threw me off a bit. Service was okay. Tables were cleaned pretty quickly and waters refilled whenever they were empty. The place is pretty but obviously old as my seat had the tendency to raise up with me whenever I had to get up.
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Thuong T.

I know that you can't expect much when it comes to chinese buffets, but this has to be the worst buffet i've ever been to. I've lived in San Diego most of my life, and I have never tried this buffet until last night and it will be my last. First of all, for $16/person dinner price, i expect it to be better. For $16, i would rather take the extra drive and spend it at the Barona buffet. Most chinese buffets should be about $10-14/person with drinks included. I paid $1.58 for soda and $2.58 for apple juice extra on top !! Total was $40 for two people. I could use that for AYCE korean bbq instead ! Ok im done with my rant.... on to the food. Let's just say that EVERYTHING was EXTREMELY DRY or SALTY. The only decent items were baked mussels, corn rolls, and beef udon noodle soup. I did think that it was cool that you can order soups, udon noodles, pho, vermicelli noodles, etc. which i believe is one of the very few decent things. ALL the seafood sucked and it was unbearable. Don't come here thinking you're going to get your moneys worth in eating seafood. Crawfish was reheated after being frozen and was dry. Clams were salty. Crab legs were average. Fried crabs were salty. Shrimp were bland. And the dessert..... oh my lord. If you like eating cardboard rice krispies, mushy water downed flan, mushy doughy coconut cakes, and generic chocolate cakes, then be my guest !! I literally tried a little bit of everything and was disappointed during one plate after another. Everything is your salty and dry generic chinese food. Nonetheless, never again.
(1)
Ryan T.

The food is great considering the price!
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Robert D.

I kept passing by this buffet and finally decided to come in. The only reason this review has a second star is because the staff was constant with refills of drinks. Which to me is very important. But other than that. This food tasted as if left out for a long time. Their dessert table was terrible with literally nothing interesting to eat for dessert. And the little cakes they did have tasted like plastic and dust. Not coming back. Thanks for trying.
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Mona H.

I had lunch here today with my husband, and it tasted great (mostly) but now, a few hours later, I'm just getting over some really bad food poisoning that had me throwing up and suffering diahrrea at Marshall's (we went there to shop after lunch) and it continued later at home. Classic symptoms, prickly skin, fever, abdominal pain, disorientation, etc. Now my husband's just starting to show symptoms. I realize this is a very bad Yelp, and I'm sorry. We really did like the food. But I feel obligated to warn anyone who plans to go at least today or tomorrow. Maybe beyond.
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Marie I.

UNsavory Buffet is what this place should be called.. Ewww.. Lobster: was so cut up an over cooked.. It was rubbery and hard to eat. Flan: After your second bite.. If you weren't diabetic when you started...You will be after! Sushi: skimpy and the rice was hard... Buying sushi from a gas station would be better. Beef Ribs: boiled and SLATHERED in BBQ sauce...EWW! Soda: now this was A OK!! I will not go on and on about this place... Bottom line: Your money will be better spent at Mc Donald's!!!
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Alina M.

17.95 per person? A little over the top. Food was stale. Servers either don't know English or are very impolite. I said thank you several times and got no response, ever. The best thing were the boiled crab legs. Everything else just tasted msg ridden and salty. Ain't going back unless I find a hella good coupon or something.
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Faye L.

I don't normally do a 2nd updated review on a restaurant but I felt this place deserved one. I haven't been back to this place in a very long time b/c the last two visits were just 'meh' to me. So whatever. It's not like I can't find other places that offer cheap AYCE lunches right. Well. The search hasn't exactly been successful. Tell me what other restaurant offers as much as Savory does for their AYCE lunch buffet priced at $9.98 (weekday). Because I haven't been able to. Friend recently wanted to try Savory again and it was a slow day for me so why not. I verified that their AYCE lunch is still priced at $9.98. Honestly, even if the food sucked, I wouldn't be terribly upset as $9.98 is still a pretty fair price for anything AYCE (good or bad). Lunch Mon-Fri $9.98 Lunch Saturday $10.98 You can read a more detailed review about this place on my blog posted at the end. Here's a summary of what they have: - fish filet in soy with ginger/scallions; steamed tofu - garlic bread ; chicken terriyaki - baked mussels; stuffed shrimp - poached fish (?); krab scallops; pork chop - sushi - Made to order noodle soup section - sauteed clams and fried crab - seafood stir fry ; whole steamed tilapia (?) - broccoli beef, gyoza, mushrooms, and orange chicken - vermicelli noodles, green beans, jalapeno stir fry something, cubed beef & onion - shui mei; man tou (steamed bread), soups; lotus wrapped rice - cold seafood over ice - fresh fruit - variety of desserts (including fried sugar donuts) The best items for me were the fish filet with soy/ginger, the fried crabs, and the Made to Order noodle soups. Avoid the shui mei and the lotus wrapped rice. Service was great on my two visits. I'm not sure why people complain about the service here. Friend made a MESS with the crab. I mean, seriously, there were crab bits like EVERYWHERE on our table. But our nice waiter cleaned everything quietly and efficiently. I felt horrible because it was like eating with a 3 year old and being super embarrassed with all the food on the floor from the sloppy kid. (Friend would be SO pissed if he read this right now...) It's sad to read previous comments/reviews like "This place needs to die". A *bit* harsh no. It doesn't seem like this place is a chain restaurant. I personally feel they're doing their best and the waiters bust their a**es. Not sure how they survive charging only $9.98 for an AYCE but kudos to them for doing a good job in my book so far. My name is FayesFork. And I approve of this review... Just kidding. Heard a political commercial just now.
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Fk Jadey J.

this is the worst buffet that i'v ever been to,very high price and no fresh food !!!! a lot of flys on their dessert!! food is very old!!!no crab legs and oysters but still costed me 18 dollars !that is robbery!!!their waiter/waitrsee always play cellphones also their manager a short woman with many black naevus on her face is very impolite ,so nauseaty ,so junk ,never come back again!
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Cheryl C.

Free birthday meals offered. Learned that 11 year olds need an ID to participate in meal birthday meals. My twin nieces don't have IDs, so we were given one free meal. Grandparents didn't even get their discount because they were already giving the birthday girls one free meal. Food is always hit or miss. Today the seafood was constantly being filled which meant it was nice and fresh. The salmon sashimi was still frozen.
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Marcus A.

Meh. Just Meh. Keep driving. My family and I were in the area and saw a packed parking lot, so assumed this place was worth stopping at. The food selection is better than your average buffet I guess. They had a selection of sushi, raw fish, crawfish, squid, the whole shabbang. I believe you can view the selection that day, before being seated. To the flavor: Most of the Meats was drenched in sauce and lacked any flavor. It's a buffet, so you pay for options over flavor right?
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Ruth E.

Lastnight my whole family of 7 went here for dinner.we are on the car on rhe way home 4 of.my kids are having stomach pain. Me and my son barely made it to the bathrooms throwing up and i have the worse stomach pain. And my other child was having a diahreah all night. .whatever we eat on the dinner we all throw up. Will never go back on this place. My son was telling us during the dinner that the shrimp and the friend crab has a weird smell.
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Thuy N.

I went there with a big party of ~30 for dinner. They were able to accommodate us right away. The food was subpar. Seafood was salty. As for others, you can tell by the looks of it. Don't go here if you want to impress anyone. Go here if you prefer quantity over quality. My impression is, there really nothing to eat.
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Helena E.

We ended here because CapeTown was closed. To our surprise it was better than we expected due the Yelp ratings, always a true pleasure! The table was clean, the buffet counters clean organized & the selection is better than most asian buffets in the south bay. The meat selections were good cubed beef was very tender, jalapeÃ±o chicken was delicious, sushi was good (not too much selection but good enough) and dessert station typical mini cakes and such (but you can actually eat it). The squid was the only disappointing choice, it lacked flavor & it was too gummy. I had to carefully "spit it out" okay no spitting but it was that inedible. Dim Sum containers for the most part were empty or maybe I wasnt fast enough on each fly by? Service was nice but my beverage cup went empty twice, yes I like to stay hydrated. The empty plates were removed quickly & with a smile. Thank you for that!
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Glory O.

Food is great and there are tons of things to choose from. The coconut shrimp is delish... plan on c omming again
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Anthony E.

Thai tea had chunks in it. Personally, we've stopped going to buffets by choice. The only reason you'll catch us at any Chinese Buffet is because we were invited for a special occasion. However, i will capitalize on the crab legs any day :-) Service is what you'd expect at any Chinese buffet too. Every wonder why there isn't any Chinese people eating at their buffets??? Also, in the Men's bathroom you will find a needle disposal unit on the wall next to the paper towel dispenser. Yes, it's #diabetesawarenessmonth folks! Feel free to binge then regulate yourself after.
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S S.

Officially have been here twice now and I love it ! Reasonable price and food is pretty good!!! 4/5 for sure . I came late before closing and food was definitely not as good as when you arrive at dinner time. Gave it a second chance and it's amazing. Pricing is good and their dishes are very very decent. Huge selection of raw fish cooked fish chicken fried goodies and Chinese selections. They have ice cream and a large desert choice as well
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Arnel D.

Savory buffet used to be crazy buffet. Their food is good but only depending on when you get in as they tend to not replenish items frequently here. They do however provide a wide range of options including sushi and crab legs but everybody tends to swarm these two the second the get out I swear you'd think you're in the middle of an eating competition. Their dining area consists of a large party section which has better seating and the larger area for small groups... The seats are a little worn and need to be replaced. I will say the servers are very helpful and tentative to customers. They clear plates and top of drinks very quickly! there are only a few parking spots in a small parking lot so you need to plan accordingly if you want to come here with a group. It is situated behind a Starbucks in the Miramar Area and is someone hidden. It is worth a visit though. I would probably come back again...
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Jade H.

Maybe it was a bad time but my experience was awful. Everything I tried was barely warm at best. The seafood and buns were chewy and dried like it had sat out for a long time. The rice crispy looking things were stale. The sushi tasted old too. It's so weird that everything tasted old and stale when it was busy. I barely ate anything and it was a waste for $16 on Friday night. I think the best thing I ate were the orange slices, they were sweet and cold. I will definitely not come back.
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Christopher H.

This is our 2nd visit here and same as last time, heat service, great food. Who can say no to all you can eat seafood. Great place for the family to eat out with out breaking the bank!
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Caitlin S.

YUM!!! SO GOOD! This is the first Asian buffet I've been to that has sashimi!!!!!!! It also had a lot of unique choices (i.e. a mildly sweet rice thing wrapped in banana paper, spiced octopus salad, cold AND sautÃ©ed versions of crawfish, a ton of desert choices, etc) Really nice environment, fast service...we will definitely come here again!!!!!! I am so glad to find a good buffet in my area. The other buffet near me (Sunrise Buffet) blows. *Note: It is a little more expensive than other buffets, though. Expect about a $5-7 hike compared to other Asian buffets. That was the only drawback - we looked at our bill and we were both expecting it to be *exactly the same* as our usual places we go in El Cajon and when it was a tiny bit higher, we were a little annoyed but this place, which encompasses the superior service and rampant array of selections, makes the minimal increase worth it. It is so good - not sure why the reviews aren't that great.
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Tony H.

I don't set too many expectations when it comes to Chinese buffets, but even then, Savory Buffet couldn't meet my low expectations. I mean, it wasn't absolutely terrible, but it left A LOT to be desired. Even at dinner prime time, most of the food seemed lukewarm like they've been chilling under those old lamp lights. The sushi options looked and tasted like they were left out for days, and everything else was either too salty, soggy or just forgettable. The dessert selection was the most disappointing - nothing stuck out at all that I ended up just getting oranges. There was this one dessert that looked like rice krispies (?), but tasted like crunchy paper that someone decorated with some sprinkles for kicks. On top of that, the whole dinner costed $15-16 per person - that's pretty pricey for a Chinese buffet. Don't get me wrong - I love my Chinese buffets whenever I'm in the mood for a wide selection of hot, greasy food. Unfortunately for me, Savory Buffet was anything but savory.
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Audra H.

DO NOT RECOMMEND!!! Do you see what I found in one of my dishes? Which one, it's unknown because I had lo mien, white rice, beef and broccoli, sweet and sour chicken, and jalapeÃ±o chicken on my plate. All I know is after eating about half the plate, I uncovered A worm of sorts. I looked it up online to verify it wasn't some sort of seafood (because I am not a fan and there is a bunch of seafood here) and it was not. I will not be back, totally grossed out!!
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G T.

Went for the lobster all you can eat. Although its real lobster, its not the tastiest or freshest. They have made to order noodles, which is a plus. But the taste obviously is subpar. Service is decent, but who goes to buffets for service. Worse yet is their "baked salmon" is some cheap white fish with RED food coloring!!! Don't believe me? Check it out for yourself. Yep,yelp, FAKED food. And they didnt even fake it well as the red color didn't soak all the way through so you had red, pink, and white fish flesh. Shoulda took a picture...unbelievable! For shame, for shame. That might be acceptable in China, but this is USA! Put into doubt whether all the other food there is legit.
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Victor H.

Let's get something straight. THE ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT LOBSTER BUFFET IS A LIE. Well, unless you consider the shells of lobsters, strewn with cartilage and something brown-ish stuffed inside, lobster. The crab legs? Don't expect to get much of these since they only AND STINGILY replace the tray once every thirty minutes. The Pho? Pho you, you Johnny come lately's. Fresh sushi? Uh...no. Sushi that's been prepped far in advance and set out to wither like a dandelion in the hot August sun. Entrees? Meh. Standard fare that you can get fresh for about the same price. Service? Very pleasant non-English speaking staff. Ambience. If 80's modernism is your thing, you'll think you've died and gone to heaven. Not too noisy. Lots of kids. Bottom line? I've had tooth extractions I could more reasonably justified having spent money on. STAY. AWAY.
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Jenelyn A.

Dont care for this place much. Its alright.. Same like the other asian buffets. But u do get fed so.. It is what it is
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Chris N.

This place is decent. If you are looking for a regular all you can eat Chinese buffet then this is your place. This is not the right place if you are looking for 5 star quality food. I love greasy Chinese food with msg so I enjoy this restaurant on occasion.
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Cezar S.

You actually want me to take the last 2 piece on the tray?!? Refill it damn it. I asked for hot water, not warm water. You need to hire better cooks. Bland, on a different level. Sushi, looks like a week old. Over cooked food. Learn how to cook, then maybe this place will be filled up during lunch. Lunch time and this place is empty?!?! You know there's something wrong with this place. You get what you paid for, less than $10 for lunch foe that no quality food. A California burrito would've been way better. And stop looking at my plate!!!!!
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Jerry R.

I like coming here, it's one of the better quality buffets in my neighborhood. The food is fresh, the atmosphere is bright. I would give them an extra star, except this is the second time I've come here with my parents, who get a senior discount. I used their 10% mailer coupon, and when they took my credit card, they reversed the senior discount and charged my parents full price before they applied the 10% coupon. The net result was the coupon had literally no value. For 10% I don't really care, but the waiter didn't say anything at all, he just charged my parents full price and then applied the discount. Seems like a very shady practice.
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Serita G.

I've never tried so many new things and like every single bite of everything I say these people really took the time to make everything premium in this business to be loved great job guys
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Christian M.

Sorry but the food here isn't good at all. I came here for a birthday and my goodness was the food very low in quality. There's really not much of a selection either. They offer some of the basic Chinese food as well as some sushi rolls. Where was the salmon rolls? Food definitely isn't on the fresh side. One of the worst buffets that I've gone to. I would suggest looking elsewhere for a buffet, or better yet go to a place that has items a la carte.
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Drea H.

Love this place! Located in a small plaza right off Miramar Rd. They have plenty of parking in the front, and back of the restaurant. I've never seen anyone sitting outside, but they do offer indoor and outdoor seating - they also have an additional large, indoor room that never seems used...maybe you can reserve it for special events? Anyways, the inside of the restaurant is pretty spacious, and they have lots of clean, comfortable booths for seating. They also have these fake, colorful, ornamental trees scattered throughout the seating area - they caught my attention because I thought they were adorable :) Pricing is relatively cheap for a buffet, and they even serve alcoholic beverages here as well. They have a nice variety of different dishes, mainly Asian - lots of sushi, rolls, dessert, noodle soups (made to order), seafood, soups, greens, fried foods, etc. Everything is certainly 'savory' and filling. I always leave here feeling stuffed lol...it's a buffet so I try to get the most bang for my buck... ;) Staff here is also pretty attentive about clearing your tables quickly. **NOTE** Although this place is mainly self-serve, a host will bring the check to your table towards the end of your meal & it appears like tipping is expected.
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Jen C.

Sigh. It's a like/hate feeling here. I'm here with a big party of 20+ people for a graduation dinner & they put us all the way in the back where it is impossible to get in and out without asking the person to move their chair. Food is OK. It's "eatable" but not satisfying. The staff are also very rude. We had to ask the owner multiple times to bring out more food. For $16 a person it's not worth it! Pay a little more and go to barona buffet. They also kept bothering us about the bill while we were still eating. Very rude! Never coming here again. Good luck savory!
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BunnyLowk1904 ..

I think I got my hopes up before coming here. The dinner is way too expensive for the selection of food they have. Surprisingly the sushi bar wasn't too bad because there's a guy there making it fresh. I just wish they had more selection. The baked Mussles are deLicious though. And I like the mandarin orange & marshmallow dessert they have. Surprisingly good! The wait staff is kind of cold. Not too much hospitality there. Even if it is a buffet, the least you can do is smile! Made the experience feel a little awkward. And im sure they talk bad about customers in Chinese. Totally got that vibe. So in summary, too expensive for the too little selection and the servers could be a little more friendly too.
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Ron P.

Came in for my niece's graduation for some unlimited calorie celebration. Nitty Gritty: - plenty of savory dishes and something different that I've seen from other buffets: they offer noodle/soup dishes to order (pho, udon, etc) - seafood & sushi selection is decent - dessert is a bit lacking, so it lives up to sticking to the savory theme - plenty of seating, but packed on special occasions - dinner price is asking a bit much of quality, but makes up in selection Pretty satisfied with the quality of the food here. Nothing amazing, but filling and delicious when you want to stuff your face in celebration!
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Kat C.

I went back to Savory Buffet after a yearlong hiatus (I moved out of the area), and I was kind of nervous since a lot of reviews talked about the decrease in quality. After two consecutive trips, I've decided the buffet is as good as it ever was, no real change, either good or bad. The Chinese dishes are still pretty authentic, my husband and I agree it has a homemade taste to it and it's not as oily as most cheap Chinese food I've had. Honestly it's one of the more authentic and tasty Chinese food I've had in San Diego. Coupled with the price, I'd prefer to come here over Convoy's crowded and pricier restaurants if I'm just looking for a quick easy Chinese food fix. Quality is still average, but no worse than when I came back in 2012. It honestly is comparable to some of the smaller Convoy establishments. The dishes have remained the same (good white fish, seafood stir-fry, green beans, noodles, dumplings) and service is still apathetic. They seem to be the busiest during lunch and dishes are replenished and fresher. I guess if you're nervous about the experience, don't come during dinner because they get fewer customers and stuff might be leftover from lunch. Overall I'd still recommend. Stick to the Chinese stuff and come for lunch. For $10, it can't be beat.
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Parim A.

We went there for lunch. Not that many selections compared to other Asian buffer places. The desserts were rather disappointing. Overall, the place was just okay.
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Darrell D.

Terrible buffet. Food overcooked, extremely salty, definitely not fresh. No air conditioning turned on unless you complain multiple times. Dirty plates left on tables, slow to no refills on drinks, service? What service? Weekend prices almost double weekday prices. Goes from $9 to 17!! Noted in fine print behind counter. Never to return. Gross and very expensive.
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Janette H.

FAIL!!! DO NOT EAT HERE!!! The buffet tables were unkept, poorly maintained, barley stocked, unorganized and severely neglected! The hot foods were cold, stale and super greasy! The seafood was of poor quality and carelessly displayed, and rarely restocked. And the dessert selection left nothing to be desried. Grade: F-
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Nelce S.

Decent buffet , the usual fare. Of Chinese dishes. Went on Sunday and they have good fish lobster and shrimp selection. Not so busy after lunch and most customers looked like they came from Sunday service .
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B F.

WOULD BE NO STARS IF IT WERE ALLOWED!!! We went with a group of about 20 on a Friday. I must say that most of the food didn't taste bad so they did have that going for them, however taste wasn't the problem here. During prime dinner hours the place was not that packed, with half the tables open they still found it impossible to keep plates out for the few of us who did want to eat. When there were crablegs and crawfish out they were half warm and the other half still frozen which is odd as how long it took for them to refill. Worst thing about the whole experience is although I cannot say for sure it was because of our visit, I did find it odd that our entire party had become sick for two plus days after eating there.
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Nancy V.

To be honest this doesnt even deserve a star. My family and I have come here quite frequently over the years, our past experience here have been ohk. But this past fri Sept. 26, my family and I went there to have a nice dinner for the first time since my husband and got married. We were all in a good mood and was just trying to enjoy dinner. The server we got was very very very rude from the begining. She forgot a drink and when we told her she came back and slammed the drink on the table cussing it to shift. She also forgot to bring water that my father had asked for at the begining of our order and when we asked for it she brought 3 and once again slammed the cups on the table disrupting everyone from eating. She kept glaring at us the whole time we were having dinnner. On top of all that when we were brought the bill her coworker barely picked it up and walked away when she turned around and demanded a tip to be added to the bill. We usually leave a tip on table before we left. so it was weird thay shr demanded a tip with the bill. The food here isn't bad but the service we recieved was beyond horrible. I wouldn't ever recommend this place to anyone in the future. BEWARE OF THE FEMALE SERVERS!!
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Pida H.

Food is good for a quick meal. however sushi is not worth your time- not fresh at all
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John B.

Surprisingly good, best $17 dinner buffet I've had in quite a while... First time I walked out still wanting to taste more of something (salt and pepper crab) but I just didn't have any tummy room left! On top of it, we were hesitant when we first walked in but the host was VERY open and friendly, actually INVITED us to go look at the buffet before deciding - he showed no no fear, made us feel comfortable about the food.
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Ruiz J.

I like going in this buffet but only today that this will be my last time eating in this place because of the cook in the order your cook by no. The cook server is rude as fuck excuse my language but that how i feel right now. I just wanna eat and enjoy our dinner with my family but this fucking cook server ruin it serving me with broken soup bowl at a nasty thin steak. I dont if hes having a bad day but fuck dont put it on me or to your costumers. I hate to say this but that guy need to be fired if you savory buffet doesnt wanna ruin your good reputation. Fix that guy or fire him. I dont recommendthis place.
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Malachi M.

My goodness! When was the last time you guys had a cleaning crew? For as much as you charge for lunch there should be enough to get you a good cleaning crew to come in and clean the joint. I went in the restroom and was greeted by daddy long legs and his family! A good face lift would go a long way as well. The food really isn't that bad. The staff could be a bit more friendly and patient after all its an all you can, I'm done when im done eating. I guess being that its in an industrial area they dont need to be 4 star... NOT.
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Zariena D.

Pleasantly surprising! I wonder if my Mom reads my Yelps? Anyway, she always has us try different places that aren't too well known. Some are "Yay!" and some are "No ways!" This place was a "Yay" a wide variety of different seafood options, traditional Chinese dishes, and it was only $10 per person! The host that seated us was really friendly and nice! The wait staff didn't really interact with us other than giving us our beverages and only smiled when we were leaving. LOL! We'll definitely be back!
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Phat T.

I came here because my parents got a gift certificate. I'm sorry, but this has to be one of the worst buffet I had ever been to. The food is limited, not fresh, quantity is low. The pepper "steak" was not fresh, one bite and I had to spit it out. I will never chose to come here on my own free will. It's saving grace is that the service is pleasant.
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Sarah M.

My husband and I used to come here 5 years ago, when it was pretty good. We decided to come back...WORST decision ever. This place has gone waaaay downhill since then. The food was just awful. You could tell they used the cheapest ingredients, and the food tasted like it was leftover from their lunch hour. I first tried their sushi, and it was just terrible. Everything else I had had obviously been leftover from lunch. The deserts were not good at all. There was a nat flying around the fruit. The ice cream tasted terrible. Worst experience ever.
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Vimal D.

Frankly probably the best quality, choice and value for money place I have come across out of all the restaurants I have been to in San Diego. I do not normally like Chinese food in San Diego but this place is awesome as can be seen by the families and people of all ethnicities. Staff focus on refreshments and clearing up but if you want something go and ask. It is a buffet after all.
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Jason D.

This place has fresh food, cheap prices $10.00 for lunch, and and good service, what more could you ask for? For the money you really can't beat this place, sure some of the $30 Casino cafes probably could, but I would challenge anyone to touch this place for $10.00. They have Sushi, mussels, clams, shrimp, fish, soft serve ice cream ect. They pretty much have all the bases covered. And its all you can eat to boot! So unbuckle your belt one notch and head on up to Savory, you definately won't be disapointed. In its price class it blows Home Town Buffet out of the water, way out of the water.
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Audrey C.

This place has a lot of variety, but it's still a buffet place. Quality isn't bad..but nothing special. they have american food, chinese food, sushi, mongolian style noodles. Ample parking and the restaurant itself is big enough to fit a huge party.
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Martin D.

Food was to dry. They need to not let there food sit under the heat lamps that long.. I just dont care for buffets for that reason. Best oriental food in a restaurant.
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Jeffrey T.

Venue: Strip mall restaurant. Once you walk in the door it's a pleasant surprise. Pleasant not game changing. You'll find adequate parking in the back. Service: They speak poor English but they have good silent service. Food: Buffet quality food. Japanese, Chinese, and American cuisine.
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Clarence A.

If you're looking for a buffet with great food, then don't go here. Of the entire buffet only thing edible where the noodles. My buddy had dessert banana and strawberries, and he couldn't eat it after one bite. Go Some where else.
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Tiffany A.

Still the best for the price and location. Had a party of about 100 in the private room for my daughters Baptism and was very pleased with the service. They gave us a discount for the adult meals and for paying in cash. No discount given on soda or kids prices, but overall I was very satisfied with the service and food. Great place to have a reception if you're looking for the following: 1. Can hold up to around 100 in one private room. (if you have more, they reserve the tables right outside the room for you) 2. Variety and quality of Asian foods, compared the other locations nearby, this is my favorite location because they have made to order soups at no additional charge 3. They let you set-up prior if you have any decorations. They gave us 30 minutes spruce up the place. 4. With the private room they allow you 3 hours usage. 5. Easy clean-up, unlike having a party at your house, they do all the clean up for you!
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rocky m.

"got stomach pump"..!!!.. nuff said..wait..gaaaaack!!..ok..now nuff said..
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Chrissy N.

The Asian buffet is my guilty pleasure. Shut up! Don't judge me! Anyways, we got a coupon flyer in the mail and decided to try it out. We went at 7:30ish and the food was sad times. The "lobster" they heavily advertise is empty shells. We were there for over an hour and they did not once replace the invisible lobster or oysters. The service is surprisingly good and the other asian-buffet staples such as broccoli beef, honey-mayo shrimp, etc were not bad. I prefer Sunrise buffet on Convoy. I probably will not be coming back here.
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Susan C.

Just okay...average Chinese buffet with nothing spectacular. We were taken here for lunch by a family friend who claimed this was his "favorite restaurant because the seafood is always so fresh." I would definitely not go that far. The main thing I ate were the fried crab legs. They actually weren't bad, but near the end of my meal, they started to taste funky. No more for me. Maybe it was because I was starving at the beginning! For dessert, their tiramisu was delicious. I'll give them that. My picky boyfriend who disliked the whole place loved the cake as well.
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Jayne H.

The food was fine. It was filling and tasted good. The baked fish was fresh tasting and well prepared. The salads were tasty as were the soups. Overall it was a nice lunch so why only two stars?? THE WAITRESS DEMANDED A TIP!! This was the person who brought us our drinks. We had paid our bill and were finishing our food when she brought the plastic case back over and waited by the table. We told her we had paid and she said she was waiting for the tip. I have never had a wait person ask for a tip. When we tried to leave 2-3 waitresses stopped us and told us to leave a tip. The manager came up, I'm sure he thought we were trying to get out of paying. When I explained what happened he said no one should ask for a tip. He apologized but I'll never go back again. To top it off we had taken a coworker to lunch for their birthday. How embarrassing. Terrible wait staff.
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Mvtoria D.

Please do not come to this place if you have kids. The staff were not "kid oriented". They are inconsiderate and rude. Me and my hubby and my 4 y/o son came to this place for dinner. We ordered an ice tea and a 7-up for our beverages. When the bill came, there were EXTRA CHARGE. There were 3 beverages charged to us...when i asked the waiter, I almost collapse with his reasoning. OMG, he said he saw my 4 year old son drinking from my ice tea that's why it was charged 3. When I was trying to explain to him that my son just tasted it (i actually told him that i don't allow my son to drink tea or soda especially at night) , the waiter got upset , snapped on us and turned his back. He left the bill without even listening to my explanation. THE RUDEST, MEANEST SERVICE!!!! THE FOOD IS SO-SO, the price is fair. They are also too slow in refilling the food tray. SEE FOR YOURSELF!!!!
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Jone D.

I had a big party here and everything went well. Service was really awesome. Aaron, the manager was always there to help with anything we needed. The food was alright it could be improved but with the price you're paying for I guess it's okay.
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Dawn H.

Horrible Horrible Food! Don't waste your money on this place! Soup buffet section is a complete mess! Tastes like old meat and old broth! Sushi is no better! Not a big selection of buffet items either for the cost. I thought we would come down with food poisoning eating here. Thank God my family didn't! Will never ever return here!!!!
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Leonard L.

Savory Buffet SD: Miramar Three Stars This place is going to get reviews from 1-4 stars, depending on your experience. Some of the food will fresher, warmer, and more flavorful than other dishes that have been sitting, leftover, or cooked by a different cook. This happens in all places but if you have an open mind and pick carefully, I am sure you can have a delicious and fun meal. First Plate: Seafood: Squid Salad, Mussels, and Shrimp. Second Plate: Sushi: Nigiri, California Roll, and weird meat rolls Third Plate: Noodles, Fried Rice, Hot and Sour Soup, Orange Chicken, Etc. Nothing was Spectacular but it filled me up. *They sell food to go by the pound (Special pricing for sushi and steak) *Also there pictures on yelp are amazingly deceiving.
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Darrell H.

Just sitting down back at the office after vising this buffet no more than 30 minutes ago. A few months ago I was looking for places to eat in this area and found many negative reviews of this location. It turned me off immediately and I never visited this place. Fast forward to today and I had to burn some time and eat and I happened to be in that area. I decided I would walk in and take a look and if I saw something I did not like I would walk out. I did not find anything worrying at all. I found a courteous staff, clean tables and food areas. I decided to stay. The food was what I expected. Nothing special or fancy, and for $10 for lunch that was about what I was expecting. Nice selection of different types of food and it looked like a decent amount of people were enjoying the sushi area. Give this place a try, I am glad I did.
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Dianne D.

Worst buffet I've been to in San Diego. I usually don't write bad reviews unless I feel it's absolutely necessary to warn my fellow yelpers. Sunday dinner review. Seafood tasted like its long over due. It's true what people say about the lobster. They don't refill it, a lady shuffle 3 or 4 empty shells around. We were there for over an hr. Didn't even get to eat it. The crab legs were refilled twice but it tasted bad so we didnt touch it again. Being there at 7pm Sunday night the food shouldn't taste stale. Even the new food they just brought out tasted stale. If its not dry then the food is cooked with watered down sauces. The food looks NOTHING like in the pictures. Even the sodas are watered down. I understand you need to make money for your business. But if even the sauce that you use to cook is watered down how do you expect to stay in business?
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ED G.

Not worth $17 buffet that advertise lobster. Lobster tray is always empty and by the time they refill the tray it's gona in 60 seconds!!!! Barona Buffet is around $17 dollars and you'll be happy for what you paid for and that includes drink!!! Over here the $17 dollar charge doesnt include drink and the food is crap! I had the sushi and trust me the taste and smell is awful. I will not recommend this place.
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Philip M.

This review is for the weekend dinner buffett: This place has got to be the biggest joke ever. I don't understand how $15/head is justifiable for the food it provides to its customers. The BBQ ribs here are awful. Maybe I am just used to authentic southern fall-off-the-bone ribs, but these ribs are god awful for a buffett. The meat is dry and tasteless and the meat won't fall off the bone literally.I tried to bite into the meat but it was tough as nails :( the sushi selection is disappointing too. They make 3-4 types of sushi max at best and they won't even make an new order of sushi unless you ask them too. Pho? No, your Pho is NOT PHO. it's tastes more like taiwanese beef noodle soup. the rest of this buffet's selection is your usual run-of-the mill asian food. Fried rice, vegetable chow mein, horrible fried chicken, coconut mayo shrimp and dim sum. I probably would come back here for the $9.99 weekday lunch special, but definitely not for weekend dinner
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Serenity J.

Im very picky when it comes to Chinese Buffet. The first thing I check is if the place is clean.. and if the food looks fresh. This place has a nice ambience to it. Love the indoor fake trees!! The food was pretty good! Doesn't look like its been sitting in the warming try for hrs!
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john n.

This place is getting worst by the minute. Im still here and they are not cooking more food. By the time you finish reading this the place should be closed down since the food is horrible. The lobster Sunday taste like 3yr old salted dry lobster that's thrown away. Selection here is bad. It has everything your normal Asian buffet has but the taste is worst. Im here on Sunday around 8, maybe since they close at 930. They thought its a good idea to let customers in but stop cooking food. 0_o I feel like Im getting robbed. $17 for shitty food and "lobster". This will the the last time I'm here, unless I've gone to hell. I would give a negative stars if I can. Reason why its called Savory is because you'll leave feeling hungry still. (I'm not fat BTW) The entire meal ended up being $25. $17 for the buffet and $8 bucks for the Mexican food down the road. My advice is to go somewhere else unless you really hate the person, then take them here. Like your mother in law, ex gf/bf or someone who's mean to you. They might end up with food poisoning. Win win
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Derek D.

Don't know why the review here is so bad. I think it is at least a three and half star restaurant.
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Karen S.

This buffet has a great assortment of Seafood. Would like to see more desert choices. Sushi was decent as well. Fair prices.
(4)
Michelle G.

Don't waste your time and money. You would be happier eating at a fast food spot nearby. Had dinner here tonight with a group of colleagues. It wasn't my choice of location, but went anyways to show support. First off.... dinner was $15 plus another $2 for a drink. I've been here for lunch and there is NO difference in food between lunch and dinner. So why charge so darn much at dinner time?? I think they just want to charge a lot to take your money and don't care if you come back. or not. The food was stale and old. Like it's been sitting out all day. The eggrolls looked good, but did not taste good whatsoever. I was trying to figure out what it was made of, but I was stumped. I was hoping the jalapeno chicken was good.... but nope! The only food items that were decent was the fish and the chinese donuts. But not good enough to bump my rating to two stars. I'll make sure to never return. It just isn't worth it.
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X M.

Good buffet if you can eat a lot Buffet usually could not have me give 4 or 5 stars except Rio in Las Vegas. But savory worths 3 stars especially b/c they have sashimi on weekends.
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N W.

I've been here a dozen times. Some days the food is better than other days. My problem is the plates are not always clean! I one time had to show the lady that a stack of dishes had a lot of food stuck to them in the clean dish area. She did remove them very quickly and apologized. That was a bit scary. I do enjoy the soups, which is the main reason I go. The sushi is fresh, no complaints there. Sometimes the baked salmon tastes horrible, but most dishes are okay. I rather eat during lunch than dinner, because when it starts to get pricey, then it is not worth it. The staff is always courteous, even though some do not speak a lot of English. You should give it a try during lunch for sure, especially if your time is limited. You can be in and out quickly.
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Joe L.

I can't sleep without warning people of this place. STAY AWAY For those who like stories: late 2009 when I just got to San Diego, we drove around hungry for lunch. As we drove down Miramar, we found this delightful place that had a $6.95 weekday lunch special. We thought we hit the jackpot. The food was acceptable, staff ok, nothing interesting about this Chinese buffet. We had a great time, even though we paid $10 for weekend dinner. Fine memories. Fast forward to 2014. Not only was the price hidden behind the entrance door and tucked into the corner behind the door (should have been major flag), but they more than doubled the price. Tonight, it was $16/person. DO YOU UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH MONEY THAT IS FOR A FOOD THAT BELONGS IN A PIG TROUGH?! I was enraged. I didn't find out the price until after the bill arrived. The food: - plates near empty - sushi dry (HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN) -- sushi was all rice then maybe 1mm "thick" slice of stale fish on top of some - every food handle sticky - inattentive staff Someone else mentioned that they were $10/head weekday dinner at the end of 2013, come 2014 and the price jumps 60%? THIS PLACE NEEDS TO DIE. But because I am opinionated and this place pays for yelp reviews, most people won't even see my comments. At least my conscience can sleep well knowing I did what I could to warn people. (last thing: THESE PICTURES ARE LIES, PROMOTIONAL JUST BECAUSE THEY PAID YELP. This amount of deceit and corruption makes me so angry. If another place had as many reviews I would instantly move, but srban upoon (swap first chars) has nobody there so I'm stuck with yelp)
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Tori G.

Where do I begin. My boyfriend and I went in because we had a coupon so we decided to try this place out. At first it was okay, service is great, price is great...but the more variety of things we ate it started to get gross because of it all sitting out. My sushi had a fly stuck on it, the ice cream tasted like sour spoiled milk and then once we got home we felt disgusted and passed out early. We woke up dehydrated and had 5 glasses of water because of how much sodium their food had. I never thought a restaurant could ruin our night.
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Edward L.

Health department should shut down the place. The octopus salad was spoiled very badly. I reported to the waiter when he collected our plates. I wasn't trying to complain, I just want to let them know so they can replace the octopus salad from the buffet so other customers won't get sick. Then the waiter took the plate to the manager, they talked for a few seconds. The waiter came back and told me there was vinegar in the octopus salad. Now I was upset, you don't give me that shitty excuse. I cook a lot asian food myself, and I know how to distinguish vinegar from spoiled food. They didn't remove the octopus salad because they didn't want to admit their fault, and they put customers' health in danger.
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Richard J.

1st time here but a very experienced buffet guy as it's hard to feed myself at 6'4 & 285lbs and get full without spending $40-$50. Great buffet! Everything is very fresh, the staff is super attentive and polite, the setting it very open, have trees inside the restaurant that add to the environment. I give it a thumbs up! PLEASE NOTE: Sunday is NOT $9.98 like the sign shows out front. That's only during lunch hours. Today I had to pay appx $18 not including tip. The difference is they have a variety of different sea foods that aren't available during the lunch hour. Prob for me is I don't eat certain seafood much like squid, mussels, oysters, etc. If that's your thing, you'll enjoy Sundays...
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Josh S.

This is the worst food ever I am not playing, Old , Dry , and I spit most of it back out. I am not picky but after paying $15.95 not including a beverage, they don't tell you that its just on your bill, I told them the food was not fresh and dry they kind of just laughed. So after paying for that garbage I drove through a wendys drive thru cause we were still hungry. If you don't believe then go there and find out for yourself.
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Chele B.

Excellent place when it first opened. Now, not so much. $15.95 for Sunday buffet is overpriced. With drinks (Boba Thai Tea) and tip, this is over $40 for two. The highlights: the mushrooms, the two kinds of seaweed salad, the squid was perfectly cooked as were the baked mussels, the Sashimi was very fresh this time, cream cheese wontons. The wait staff was very nice and attentive. Bathroom was clean. The not-so-great: the hot and sour soup that was not at all hot (spicey) and barely sour, the giant BBQ ribs were mostly bone and maybe two good bites of meat, the dim sum was dried out, the sushi offerings tasted much the same. Wish I could give a higher rating, and I think this may have been our last visit. Kinda sad about that.
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Holidais B.

Hands down, THE BEST Chinese buffet I have ever experienced! All the food was consistently refreshed, the staff was nice, and is was DELICIOUS!!!! We will definitely be going back there for fulfill our cravings!!!
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Janice J.

below average in false advertisement on lobster! came here for my bday...anyways to make the story short...from where i was sitting n waiting for the refill on the lobster....well sad to say this but it was all for show ...the worker did came out but just to arrange the lobster head and tails to make it looks like customers ate them all! We sat there for over an hour! every 10 minutes the worker comes out and arrange again with the lobster...i thought it was funny that we 're getting ripped off dinner price $16.95 because of lobster n quality buffet! ive rather go to pala buffet $35 all u can eat real full size lobster n steaks!
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Sunny C.

In my boyfriend's words: why would you choose savory buffet? it is the crappiest buffet in the whole wide world! So I've been to this place for like 4 times, i mean although it kinda sucked, there was not much buffet choices in SD. Their food quality varies from time to time i realized! One time I went there, even their canned peaches looked so gross because they were in different color, like... different shades -_____- One time, my school org. wanted to host a private event there, bringing them at least 100 people in the private room area, I went there to discuss the details and the manager was like, oh, 100 people? that would be 10% off each person, doesn't come with drinks. Dude, it's not like I don't know even with student ID i can get 10% off, why would i just bring you 100 more customers on a random day!? Today, i went there with a friend, when the bill came, we gave them a discount card (works like the student ID and gets 10% off). They came back and told us that since we have one card, we get one person discount although they were both on the same bill. Honestly, it is not the 1.50 dollars that i care about, it's more of their attitude and service. Everytime I go there, most of their employees just stand on the side and talk crap. They barely refill the food, even after you finish your entire meal, you would probably realize, none of the trays were refilled. I don't even know what i can say about this place anymore. Food is NOT fresh, service is HELLA CRAPPY, and manager (her name is Tina) is super COCKY. I would give this place NO STAR if i can. Hopefully, someone will open a quality buffet in the area soon :(
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Christine T.

Needed a quick bite to eat before the movies yesterday, and decided to drop by this place. Got there around 5:15pm (Tuesday) and we were seated immediately; there were only two other parties inside. All the dishes I ate were cold, at room temperature, or maybe lukewarm. The salmon sashimi was okay (and is supposed to be kept chilled so that's fine haha), and was cut into smallish one inch cubes. The coconut shrimp was decent, but would have been a lot better if it was fresh and hot -- an amendment many of the dishes could have used. The red bean paste filled sesame balls weren't bad, and neither was the coffee cake. I'm going to stop my review here because I don't want to sound like I'm complaining, lol. I didn't harbor any expectations for Savory Buffet, and I wasn't disappointed. The food had decent flavor, but would have been waaay better had the food been fresh and *hot.* Oh yeah, I thought the fake trees in the dining area were a nice touch!
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Cristine G.

This is my second time to eat here. I remember the first time was a lot better experience. Food - 1 star- I'm sorry but if you serve crab that's still raw in the center and it's supposed to be deep fried that tells a lot. Secondly, the next piece I went for had a fishy smell, so ok on to the next piece right? Wrong, yeah it didn't have the fishy smell but when I put a chunk of crab meat in my mouth my tongue felt like it was burning from the acrid taste of shellfish gone bad. After that everything just didn't taste right. Service 2 stars- My brother was still eating yet the waitress wanted to pick up his plate already, and yet left our other dishes lying about for a long time. I had to flag down someone to refill our drinks even though some were just standing by the wall talking to each other. Ambiance 1 star- Leakage in the bathroom, that's all I'm going to say. I really, really want to give this place a higher rating, hopefully they will re-think about using not too fresh seafood to serve their paying customers.
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Jeff S.

For an All you Can Eat Chinese buffet for $15 bucks, this place isn't bad. When asked what eating here is like, my reply was "Imagine going to Panda Express, and being able to eat whatever you want. No 3 item, all item!" That basically sums the place up. Quality level is about Panda Express which really isn't bad. They also have sushi and sashimi. Athough you can tell the fish is super not fresh, I am glad to report I did not get sick after eating the Sashimi. They also have a Pho and Udon noodle bar. The Udon isn't like a Japanese udon, more like Chinese broth with chunks of beef with Udon noodles. Steak number 8 (just a steak) wasn't bad. Altogether the food value to price wise it is not a bad place to eat.
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Eileen L.

Chinese seafood lunch buffet $9.98/person on a weekend = low expectations So I was pleasantly surprised to see a large selection of delicious hot foods (except for the dim sum items... stay away!), tiny crab legs, and an udon station! I had made a few trips to the udon station... overcooked steak, beef pho that tasted NOTHING like the real thing, and seafood vermicelli. They were all good enough, but nothing spectacular. Stay away from the sashimi, unless you're asking for an upset stomach. Service was satisfactory.. our water was always filled. Sanitation was not a top priority here, but it was bearable. This place is not a White person Chinese food trap.. it was filled with cheap Asians. Not sure if I will be back... there's enough cheap Asian food around where I live. But if I'm ever in SD, starved and don't have the patience to wait in line for Phil's, this would be a potential spot to hit.
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Steve T.

I've been wanting to check this place out for some time but now I'm sorry we chose this place for my birthday meal. This place needs a serious deep cleaning and remodel. Dirty carpets, dirty tables, holes in vinyl chairs and HORRIBLE bathrooms. SD County Health dept??? The food? They advertise lobster but what they offer are tiny lobster pieces floating in some funky goo. I'd also skip calamari and the pot stickers. Or, you could just eat your sneaker and have the same pleasure. Coconut shrimp was good. The bottom line: This is a case of people who either don't care or don't know enough to run a successful place. Either way, We won't be back until this place is fixed. Our experience was: Too dirty, too expensive for what they offer and drinks are extra? wtf? Want a decent Asian Buffett? Go to VIP, it's cheaper, the food is about the same and your plates, cups and flatware will be clean.
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Karen H.

My friend dragged me here because he saw how cheap the buffet was. Initially, we thought the food wasn't bad but as we progressively ate more, all the oil from the food started to sicken our stomachs. All the food is your typical Asian style buffet with beef & broccoli, sweet and sour chicken, spring rolls, noodle soup, potstickers, etc. dunked in grease. Nothing special and gross when you think about how much oil you just clogged in your arteries. You're better off eating a healthier meal at Souplantation.
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Jeff L.

A solid 3 stars. A buffet will rarely have me give them 4 or 5 stars unless they are really outstanding but I have hardly found any buffets worth that rating. This is basically a seafood buffet with a few other dishes thrown in. They have soups and steaks in the back if you order them at no charge.. I ordered a steak and it was nearly paper thin not really worth much. The things to order are the obvious fresh fruit, the baked little chocolate cakes was good. The boiled and fried shrimp were decent. The boiled clams were good, I would add the black bean sauce from the cooked version of clams over it as those are usually over cooked. The crawfish was ok. The crabs that came in half pieces fried were not bad. Of course they were not as firm as you would get if it was a fresh live crab cooked but still pretty good for a buffet. Most buffets serve the fried crab this way and the meat is mush. The little imitation crab served in a tiny crab shell was very good. The buffalo chicken wings were too sweet for my taste. I actually stayed away from the stir fried dishes with the sauces as they didn't look that great. So basically if you stick to salad, fruit, the boiled stuff, and the little chocolate cake you should be fine. For 9.98 a pretty good deal, you just have to know what to eat.
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Lauren S.

BIGGEST WASTE OF MONEY EVER IN LIFE! $17 on a Sunday for crappy food and crappy service. This should have only been $10 at the MOST. And my cup was cracked and leaked so I ate next to a friggin ocean on the table. Argh! BIGGEST PET PEEVE: Waiters who bring the check prematurely. Do not bring me the check if I did not ask for it. It's rude. Are you trying to rush us out of there?
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Brinda J.

It's a chinese buffet. It did the trick. Stop expecting it to be fabulous, because it just never will be.
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N T.

The food reminds me of all the great things about China. But, I have never been to China, so this place may be as good as it gets, for me :)
(4)
Peng X.

I thought this was slightly better than a generic Chinese buffet but the fresh seafood gives it an extra star. Try the shrimp!
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Erika R.

Based on a Sunday afternoon. Prices for the weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) per person is $17 ALL DAY, which is the price for dinner. By the way, drinks ARE NOT included! The food is mediocre (at best), basic Chinese buffet food. My friends and I ranted more than we raved about the selection. Our server brought our bill out quite early.. as if they were trying to rush us. Then he came back quickly (A FEW TIMES!) to pick it up but we were still eating so didn't feel the need to pay yet! It wasn't crowded or anywhere near closing time. That was annoying as hell. Plus, we're still deciding on how much your a$$ deserves to be tipped! Another review said that their server did similar, but stood at their table until they tipped, totaled and signed! What the heck?? I don't think we would have enjoyed this place even if we got the lunch prices! You're better off spending that $20 towards a KBBQ joint or go to Souplantation for a fraction of the price.
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Susana M.

Hi, I went there today for lunch with my family. We were almost done eating, I went to get my dessert when I saw they just put Crab legs. I got some and the server told me they were for diner only and ask if I wanted to pay diner instead. I said because everybody was done, so he took the plate away from my table! I thought that was extremely rude. I had never seen such thing at a buffet. I saw the little sign that said "available or dinner only" but I thought it was only served at dinner, not you were not able to have it. It was so embarrassing and rude. I think they should've let me know since it was my second time there and I didn't know about it, but by no mrans you take a plate away from a customer. I complained about to the manager and she basically ignored me. Another server was there and he laughed about me. I'm very upset with the whole situation.
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marvin g.

There is absolutely nothing special about this place. I wouldn't recommended anyone coming here... at least not during the evening maybe? Was definitely not pleased w/ my visit. Came 2 hours before closing and there was nothing to choose from, hardly any options of entrÃ©e's. Seen the person monitoring the buffet area refill an entrÃ©e w/ only about 2 servings. Wtf, really? This place is really stingy... $15 +tax for dinner? Not worth it at this buffet, turn around go somewhere else! Even Panda Express blows this place out of the water. You're better off dining at McDonalds, word to your mother!
(1)
Bethany L.

So gross. Quality of food is very bad. Brown mush squirting out of all of the seafood. Told manager about the mush and he said it was "normal". Well I've cooked my whole life and I know for a fact that seafood should not look like that. DO NOT COME HERE! Seriously a disgusting waste of 15 dollars per person.
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Ryan A.

I would give two stars but according to yelp 2 stars is just ok and 1 I won't come back. They have only a few Chinese dishes first of all. Majority is American Food, Desserts, and cheap imitation seafood. No spring rolls, no sweet and sour chicken, no all the other dishes you see at Chinese Buffets. Yummy Buffet has great Chinese Buffet with also some seafood, dessert, and American food. Yummy Buffet look forward to the warm apple pie with Vanilla Ice Cream on top and when you come in between the change of lunch and dinner they ask what you want to pay for. The only difference basically is dinner has crab legs which get filled way more often than Savory Buffet. We went to Savory the first time on a Sunday, they had no lobster, oysters, or crab legs you have to do a lot of work for and was really expensive. Tried Savory once again but at lunch was ok, and today the 29 September 2014 and was wondering why I drove all that way for that. Could have spent the money and had leftovers for a day for the same price. Go to Yummy Buffet in Point Loma, food taste great, great service, half the amount of customers with more Chinese food choices, they refill all the food really quick. Yummy is at least four stars compared to others, to Savory it is a Five.
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Bob G.

Standard chinese seafood buffer, but good quality.
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Yvonne N.

I've had this review sitting around for nearly a year so I supposed it's about time I finished it!! I threw my graduation dinner here and it was perfect because, even with a couple other graduation celebrations going on, parking was still a breeze and the venue was still spacious enough for my party of 17 to enjoy our dinner. Graduations are almost coming again so if you're looking for an ideal spot for you and your family, you've found it! It's perfect because it's right down the street from UCSD, it's decently priced and there's a wide variety of choices for everyone in your party. I was really glad that we were able to sit against the entire back wall so we weren't separated. We didn't even have to make a reservation! Their ceilings are high, too so feel free to bring in all your balloons so you guys can take pretty grad pictures =)
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Sany N.

I give this place an A-OK rating because well, its OK. Its not bad and its not the best. It is a typical asian buffet with typical semi flavorful food. I came here during a weekday and it wasn't a holiday, yet they still had a whole assortment of food out and a wide variety of dishes. Now, the food isn't fine dine, top shelf food, but its decent. I got my grub on with 4 plates and two dessert plates, so I can't say I didn't enjoy my food for the most part. I also think its reasonable price for what it is. Sure, this wouldn't be my top choice to eat, but once in a while (maybe 1-2 a year) if I would suggest to just go ALL OUT on food and its local. Savory Buffet might get thrown out there.
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Sarai R.

I have been coming here for about 3 years.... But after today no longer will I step foot back!!Don't come here if you plan on having coffee as a drink. I came here to eat lunch with my husband and I ordered coffee to drink and my husband ordered water. I had 4 cups of coffee but as soon as my husband took a sip the server came and interrupted our meal telling us he had to charge us for 2 extra coffees since we are not allowed to share our drinks. I was upset because our server never told us that they had sharing standards. They obviously thought we were cheap and couldn't afford our meals and they made a huge scene about it even after they forgot my 4th cup of coffee. The host was very very unprofessional as well as the servers. As soon as another table left the servers ran to get the tip from the table. I will not come here again!!!
(1)
Nims K.

Was surprised at this gem ! Will be back
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Jeffer K.

This place is terrible! I think some of the food is spoiled. The rice in the sushi is hard. The egg rolls smell weird. I don't want to touch the cold Seafood. The only thing I did like was the diet Pepsi. What happened to this place?!? It used to be good. Service is on par to with other Chinese buffets. It is clean inside. The building looks nice. Don't have a party here if you don't want to embarrass yourself.
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Mariano O.

Some guy was just stabbed here: (pass on this place) 10news.com/news/31294282â€¦
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Kyle O.

I really wanted to love this place. Really I did. And if we are telling the truth, I really should have tempered my expectations more than a little, as nothing I saw, or chose to eat, is anything I want to outline in this review. Hindsight tells me I'm lucky to live in Oceanside and have at least two local AYCE Restaurants, of similar description on paper/online review, though far and away, exceeding in quality and offerings, as my taste buds are to direct me to speak to. I have waaaay too much respect for those who have took the time to review and comment on this establishment on a positive note, to have anything but a personal indifference to my experience at Savory Buffet. For me and my last word on the matter is this; I liken my overall assessment of my meal to that of a Panda Express, Yoshinoya, & Grocery Store Grade Sushi. ALL OF WHICH I ENJOY, mind you. But stupid me was just expecting/ hoping for a little bit more. Hate me all you need to Hardcore Foodie. My rule is to only talk shit if they get me sick. Sick I did not get and very busy was the restaurant during my meal. This tells me, my opinion is in the minority and differ to the majority of positive reviews I shall. Just trying to stay classy San Diego.
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Frankie S.

All the people that gave this place more than 2 stars, have no respect for themselves and don't know much about quality food. Where do I begin: Let's see, the hard n cold coconut shrimp that I almost cracked a tooth on... The hard n dry cheese dumplings. The spring rolls that look like they've been sitting there for a couple of weeks... damn, these people don't care much about the quality of the food. The only decent things I had was the fried rice and my soda... and even then, I had to ask for a refill like there's some kind of soda shortage -.- I guess that's what happens when all you use is frozen and left overs... oh and managers that doesn't give a rats.. You guys may have robbed me for $17 but I'll make sure not to go back there again, for sure.
(1)
Tania G.

Food quality is POOR also food seemed to be hours old I would never go back. Not worth the drive and I hope I don't get good poisoning.
(1)
Lawrence R.

Unfriendly services. Do not let those pictures misleading you before you become one of the next victim. Their Sushi is not fresh at all. Cuisine is extremly salty and a lot of the MSG. Overall No good. Compare with yummy buffet near it, shame on its boss.
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Realtor Karl B.

Just okay... Highlights: Coconut shrimp, pepper steak, sesame balls, orange chicken. Middle lights: Clam chowder, hot and sour soup, ambrosia salad, chinese donuts, crab rangoon. Lowlights: $15 buffet for a weeknight is too high, must pay extra $1.60 for soda, soft serve, sushi. I'm a picky eater so i didn't try too many items. Not sure if i'll be back to try everything.
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Tanakorn T.

More like 3 1/2 stars My girlfriend and I have passed this place several times in the past and I told her "hey, we are going to go eat there when I get back from Korea". We went there this past Tuesday. I went there for the lunch and it was everything you could ask for... in an Asian buffet. First off, I'd like to say: for the price, this place is awesome! There is a large selection and the food is pretty good. For 9.95 for lunch, I'd go there again. THE FOOD: I think for a buffet, the food wasgood. Not EXCELLENT or MAGNIFICENT, but good. I think that it is exactly what I expected it to be. I would go here again if I was REALLY hungry and felt like Chinese food. The Chinese food selection was good and well, that's actually what I was craving. The steak is a good addition! I mean, for being part of a buffet, steak is never a bad addition :-D. THE SERVICE: It's good. My water was never empty! The waitress always took my plate way once I was done. I can't judge the service too much because it was a buffet, but from what it was, it was good. THE ATMOSPHERE: The place is really nice. There are fake trees that add to the atmosphere. It is nice. It looks like all the seasons in one room. The walls are covered in different ornaments and paintings which makes it nice to look around once in a while. I really liked sitting there and looking around! Overall, it was good. I would go there again if I was craving it. For the price, it definitely beats something like Panda Express or something else at PC -_-;
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Joe Q.

Went here for a funeral reception and it was soo packed! I think they overbooked on parties, so we had to wait around in places where tables and chairs didn't exist. Finally people started to shuttle out and we got to enjoy our meals sitting down. Even though they were cooking so much food at a time, it wasn't too bad. I kept going back for the Chinese donuts, shrimp, and some sort of orange chicken meal. Overall, it's a more than what I expect from most Chinese buffets. When you can find at least 2 meat dishes, 1 soup, and 1 dessert that you can keep getting, then it's okay in my book. I just wish all of them in Miramar would stop changing their names because it gets confusing!!! I can remember Savory, Super, East, and Crazy buffet but don't know who was what at what time in the past.
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Danny V.

Hands down better than east buffet or super buffet, they haven't made up their minds yet on what they wanna call it. Wide variety of food, fresh made to order bar/grill. Sushi was great, soups were hot, everything was fairly fresh. But where was the Damn oysters? It says they offer oysters here, that was one of the main reasons why I wanted to come here. A little disappointed but the duck sauce made up for it. Not a lot of Asian buffets carry duck sauce. I'm not one to brag about being in the military but if you offer a ten percent discount for elderly and military, give the full Damn discount. My bill was 37 dollars basic math, 10% of that is three dollars. They took off $1.60. Awesome thanks guy. This review is for a busy Saturday night. Don't judge this place on one single slow night.
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Douglas C.

Must be under new management, because the food is excellent now. No problems with anything and that fishy oily smell of an oil change garage is gone.
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Arnold R.

It all started out well. Friendly host and a comfortable booth. But, holy cow, except for the sushi which was actually very, very good, the general run of the food was bad to awful. The chicken on a stick was burned beyond recognition, the orange chicken was overly sweet without any burn, the fish dishes looked old and were flavorless, the kimchi was NOT fermented and actually tasted sweet, not hot. Proper kimchi takes weeks to make; this stuff was all wrong. The pineapple slices were salty, of all things, and no one could eat a slice. Worst of all, the vanilla ice cream was definitely RANCID (the chocolate was fine). Good first impressions, but terrible follow through.
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Sophia Y.

4 1/2 stars As I stated in my last review, one of the better Asian buffets in San Diego. I think it got even better since the last time I came. Noodle bar - for some reason, I can't get myself to order a bowl of noodles. I did order the steak though. It was well flavored, but not as tender as I remembered. It was actually really chewy and hard to break down. Sushi - I think they upgraded their selection. The sushi looks fancier and fresher. On the other hand, the shashimi was not fresh :/ Soups - Loved all of them. Hot and sour, egg drop, seafood soup, miso soup... all good. Pretty much had one bowl of each. I always have to have my soup on buffets. Seafood - well cooked, pretty fresh, lobster kept running out though. Other foods - Good. A tad on the greasy side, but it's a buffet so what do you expect? Ice cream machine - nice and creamy (some places literally taste like iced cream). Add a sugar biscuit to it and it practically tastes like fried ice cream! Overall, I really like this place. Prices are decent too. Lunch 11am-330pm M-F $9.98 Saturday $11.98 Dinner 3:30pm-9::30pm M-Th $13.98 Fri and Sat: $14.98 Sunday all day: $14.98.
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Mimi P.

The food here is ok! I've actually never eaten inside the buffet because I've only had it to-go, but the price for the to-go boxes are reasonable. The seafood is $7 a lb for to-go so best way to save money is to get all seafood in a separate box.
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Steve F.

Most of the Chinese buffets I've been to have been either disappointing (VIP Oriental) or just abysmal (Super Buffet). Imagine our surprise when we found out that Savory Buffet wasn't that bad. We came here to celebrate my father's birthday; this past June, we tried to come out here for my mom's birthday, but were scared off by the number of people here celebrating MMHS' graduation, as well as the B rating the restaurant had at the time (which has since been restored to an A as of this writing). The ambiance isn't as ornate as Super Buffet down the street, but the fake trees surprisingly add a pleasant touch to the place. The food was, for a Chinese buffet, delicious. While I didn't partake in the noodles or fried rice, the sushi was up to spec, and most of the vegetable dishes were freshly cooked. We liked the crab legs, mussels, and oysters served at dinner, and I want to go back on a weekend when Savory Buffet serves lobster. Also, there's a station where you can order different soups such as pho... but as they tend to fill you up anyway, what's the point of going to the buffet? Minus a couple of stars for the soft serve machine not working, having to ask the servers for the crab-crackers, and no self-serve drink station - but that said, this is a good Chinese buffet to hit in the Miramar area.
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Andrew H.

5 stars for the year round christmas wrapping paper on the windows & walls so you cant see in the kitchen. The food was crazy bad... I mean this place will KILL somebody someday soon.
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Lana R.

They sure do add lots and lots of MSG! You'll be so thirsty after dining there...
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Honest A.

If you have $15 to use for an all you can eat buffet on miramar road, there are good choices. Between this and east china, I would have to go with East China because it was less greasy and did not charge me for drinks. They are both equally clean, same good service, this had slightly less choices as it lacks the Mongolian grill, but there is seafood, dim sum type dishes, fried bananas, fish, chicken. It is a good clean buffet for Chinese. Take some antacid with you as the grease got to me more so here than the other buffet. I also felt thirsty after eating here compared to the other one down the street. On your drive home, take a glass of water with you in the car, thirst will set in.
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Rachel Q.

Hubby and I were here for a funeral reception.. This place must be pretty popular for holding gatherings because at the same time we were there.. there was a retirement party.. and they were wrapping up a birthday party.. So.. when we got there.. there were NO seats.. many of the funeral attendees resorted to just eating along side the wall of the buffet until a table opened up.. They should think of expanding if they plan on booking many gatherings on one day.. Their food is pretty decent for a Chinese buffet.. they have a "cook to order" soup area where they serve pho and udon.. I didn't try it.. because I didn't want to wait in the long lines.. I really enjoyed their seafood soup on the buffet table.. it was really good and it was piping hot.. I'd be willing to come back here again.. especially to try the other soups!
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Anh L.

Lunch and Dinner is definitely different everywhere you go and sometimes you pay twice as much for dinner than lunch. This review is just for lunch. Lunch is 10 bucks and dinner is 15. For lunch 10 dollars you get alot The price is standard 3.5 Stars Food is 4 the quality is not las vegas but its definitely better than other places I've been too Service is also standard They have seaweed salad, and alot of sea food and Pho! I would definitely go here again!
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Arthur B.

My three-star rating means this place is satisfactory. I will continue coming here on my lunch time as I work 5 minutes away. A lot of food choices so you can come here every day and eat different things every time. The conditions are average (ive seen worse). Sometimes you can tell that the food is from yesterday. Today I got served an ice tea without ice (once I pointed that out they brought me some ice in a separate cup). Overall, there are a lot of things they could improve, but none are dealbreakers... nothing I cannot get over. Would only recommend to someone who works in the area just for the sake of convenience and affordability. I would not come here from another part of the town.
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Matt K.

Usually the food here is very good. This last time, everything was cold, stale, and greasy. Not appetizing.
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Annie G.

I went about a year ago and thought it was great. I'm not a buffet frequenter, so haven't gone back until last night, its gone downhill. My biggest complaint is about how Sunday dinner ($16/adult) is a bit higher priced because they now include lobster. I was there for over an hour and did not see the lobster tray refilled. Believe me, my table was like hawks watching that tray. When we asked the waitress, she said it is refilled every 15 mins and that it was our fault for not getting any because we probably weren't fast enough. How dare you?! What I did see was the worker walking over to the tray every 15 mins to stir around the leftover pieces. Eventually, they did bring out a half tray to refill the full tray and I got a few pieces. It ended up not being good anyway, it was swimming a sea of cornstarch goo, gross. I will be positive and say their sushi selection is pretty good and some of the Chinese food was pretty good too (jalpeno chicken, salt and pepper fried shrimp, pepper steak, clams were my favorites). I won't be going back.
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Bryan B.

I really love this place. It is relatively inexpensive and the food is fresh and high quality. You always eat more than you can becuase it is a buffett. They have chinese food, awesome sushi and homeade soup. They will even grill you a steak. Most of the wait staff barely speaks english, but they actually have a sense of humor. This is close to my work but it is one of those places that you just don't think of going to, but evertime I do, I enjoy it. Never had a bad experience. Look PF Changs it is not, but you aren't waiting 30 mintues to eat and the price is right.
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Faby F.

Buffet rape!! This place is a complete waste of food, time and money. First off, the staff is not helpful or courteous. Our soft drinks were flat. Our tableware was not clean. The food wasn't hot and it lacked flavor. Sushi was warm and to top it off, almost twenty bucks per person for dinner?! Outrageous....This place sucks!! By far worse experience in any kind of buffet. Highly disappointed and most definitely never coming back.
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Toan N.

Made a complain about a rotten mussel that they served me. Waiter asked "do you want another one?" I said no and he proceeded to walk away.
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Michael A.

Awesome food!! Love this place!! And WOW...there are some people here who are saying that this place sucks. All i can tell them is this...IF YOU DON'T LIKE THIS PLACE, GO FIND ANOTHER CHINESE RESTAURANT!!!
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Randy W.

Executive summary: The selection is very large and sushi and steak were ok. BUT Danger--The food here was not served hot enough. Their response was inadequate. Kids running around. They charge for drinks. ------------- After careful consideration, I've decided to give this restaurant my first and only one star review. I tried to give them every break I could, but to no avail. I'm not under any illusion about Asian buffets. There is not a single one in San Diego that gets a higher Yelp rating than three stars. And I'm not snobby about food, especially at a buffet. So, I went into this place with a completely open mind. Yesterday, I was working nearby and decided to stop in and take a tour. Even though I didn't have enough time to eat there, everything looked pretty good, so I decided to return today for dinner. Mind you, I live south of the 8, so this isn't a terribly nearby place. Based on what I had seen yesterday, though, I felt it might be worth the drive and 14.99 they charge on weekends. Unfortunately, I was very wrong. But lets start with the positives: POSITIVES: --Selection. Gigantic range of food. Even just trying a bit of everything impossible before you get filled up. (But you may not want to--see below) --Sushi. I know many sushi fans won't find the selection big enough or fancy enough, but is buffet food. They had about 8 different kinds, only like 2 with the imitation krab. --Steak. You get it to order (along with Pho and other dishes). Its a cheap cut of meat, but it was cooked perfectly and probably the best thing I had. Now on to the negatives. Even with some pretty strong positives, they greatly outweigh the overall experience. NEGATIVES: --Temperature of the food: This part was scary. None of the food from the steam tables was anywhere near food safety standards nor was it even edible. Room-temperature fried fish or coconut shrimp is disgusting. There was not a single buffet item served anywhere near 140 degrees. More like 80-90 degrees. With the exception of the steak, it was all in the danger zone. Probably about 18-20 different dishes. I know because I kept going back and trying each item to find something sufficiently hot. In the end, I had to stick to the sushi and steak. I was actually concerned enough to bring it up to the manager. Which takes me to my next negative --Service. Outside of clearing your plate, pretty bad. I talked to the manager who said "oh the food wasn't very hot? I'll tell the chef." Now this whole time, she was cleaning a spot on the floor and actually didn't stand up to talk to me but kept cleaning. Moments later when I went to pay the bill, she said "sorry about the food." While I appreciated the apology, she took my full payment and offered nothing to earn my business again. I even explained that I had come from down the freeway especially to visit their place for the first time. She walked away while I was in mid-sentence. Okay, maybe she didn't fully understand me. Perhaps its a cultural or language thing (although I don't think so). I looked at the hostess whose English I knew was fine. I said, "do you guys not want to earn my business back with some sort of coupon or discount? I'm happy to give you a second chance." She just looked at me and said "sorry." I walked out calmly but frustrated. --Cleanliness. There were some blinds next to me at the booth I was sitting in. They were white, unfortunately. They were so gross , I couldn't even look at them. They had all manner of old food somehow splashed on them. Yuk. --Price. 15 dollars is obviously not worth it with these problems. Plus they charge for drinks which you don't find out until the bill comes. Incredibly annoying. Total bill with $2 tip was over $20. And even though they have lobster, there was nothing but an empty tray when I was there. --Behavior of kids. Now I like kids and I understand that the restaurant can't be held fully responsible for their behavior. But, if the parents won't do it, they have to. There was a group of 6 kids treating the place like a playground. They were acting wild and multiple staff saw them and just walked right past. Even at Hometown Buffet, they will actually tell kids hanging out near the food to come back with parents. There's little worse than almost dumping your entire plate of General Tso's chicken all over yourself because a 7 year old boy almost runs into you in a game of tag he's playing. Overall, this was not a good experience. It actually could be pretty good if they just turned up the temperature, handled the kids a bit and dealt with customer complaints in a acceptable manner. But based on this experience, I won't be coming back. I even directly asked them to make things right and they just shrugged and didn't seem to care if I came back or not. Hey, I understand, the place is huge and they just don't need my business. That's fine, I'll give it to someone who does.
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I P.

My new favorite spot for seafood !!!!
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Sharmila P.

Very clean environment. Lots of seafood choices. Taste and freshness of food above average. Very decent chinese buffet restaurant. I really like that instead of a mongolian grill they have a noodle soup bar...pho, udon and they will even grill a fresh steak for you. Nice change. Oh, and I loved the baked shrimp which was basically a shrimp wrapped in ground pork mixture and baked. I've never had it before and will make it as an appetizer for my parties. Another favorite was the spicy egg rolls, which were literally 95% meat. For those that don't like cabbage egg rolls, it was a treat :) Last thing I usually don't find at chinese buffets is whole fish. This place cooks a whole tilapia (head and all). I don't like fish heads, but my mother-in-law (true asian) does, so we will definitely be bringing her.
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Gilbert A.

So far this is my favorite Chinese buffet. We had driven past here a few times and with the name Savory Buffet I did not really know what kind of joint it was. So upon further investigation we learned it was Chinese food. The first time just me and the wife went we both enjoyed it. They have plenty to choose from and there is a fresh noodle soup station where they make you a noodle soup right there for you the way you like it. The sushi was ok about what you would expect from a buffet. Now one thing I like about this place is the decor, some might call it cheesy but I liked it they have these fake trees thru- out the dining area with bright autumn colored leafs. What can I say I am a sucker for unusual dÃ©cor in a restaurant especially one that makes you feel like you are someplace far away and here I got that feeling.
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Love S.

Omg!!! This buffet is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went on a wednesday for a lunch - it was just woah! It's the best local buffet.
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Rob B.

Not great. Much of the food was not fresh and barely warm, much less hot.
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Robert B.

Good variety of mostly Asian Food, with a lot of seafood. Some things worth noting: squid, sushi, octopus salad, dim sum, cream cheese wonton, sushi, fried biscuit, fried bananas. They also had some cheese pizza which was not very good and one of the reasons for 4 stars instead of 5. The pizza tasted of tomato paste right out of the can, but then pizza isn't exactly an Asian food. Also the salad bar could use a bit more variety. Their website offers senior and military discounts of 10%, but did not know about it until after dining there. Did not see the discounts advertised anywhere inside the restaurant. A plus: in the part of the restaurant where we were seated, I could use WiFi from the nearby Starbucks.
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Lawrence P.

Food is pretty good and the staff are on top of things...if an entree is running low, they put out a fresh tray...if you're drink is getting low, they quickly refill...used dishes is taken off your table. The only bad thing is that we have to remind them several times to give us our military discount.
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D B.

I just ate here, and normally even if I am unhappy I wait to report on yelp. This was so bad I just had to tell everyone right away, beware this place.. I should have known when I saw so few people inside when I looked through the window. But I went in anyhow, I wanted to pay first but the manager wouldn't let me. (I wonder why?) So, the food was old, all of it. Nothing was fresh, not one single dish, the sushi was so horrible it was by far the worst I ever had in my life, so many things wrong with the food. I go to pay, they will not accept the $2 off coupon I got from the website get1free.com , saying they only accept the coupon from the booklet. No wonder they wouldn't let me pay first, the guy saw I had a coupon and completely screwed me. That was a final straw, I was a sucker. and I got burned. Beware this place.. no matter what people say about it having fresh soup and noodles, I was there, the soup base is just old, and so heavy on msg.. just not worth it.....
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Tim W.

Went back and am changing this review to "just ok"
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May V.

I actually like this buffet ---especially their seafood choices. I lived up north and there is a buffet similar to this one , similar food, etc.. but the only difference was that this one is waaay cheaper. w/ a hungry hippo like me, $9.99 is worth your money, but of course drinks are extra. and oh yess, i gotta add this.. when they saw me enter the door, they knew i was a hungry monster so they had to seat me at the faaaaaaarthest table from where the foodies were. good one.
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Bob A.

I have been to this place many times ago but I won't go back ,Went there 2 days ago at 8:30 pm , the place was not busy. I had some friends visiting so, I thought going there but it was a bad experience, we almost stayed there for 45 minutes, most of the plates had few or even couple pieces left and they never changed it , I thought maybe they will add more and waited , even asked one of the waitress but with no explanation , it seems like "we gonna close soon , so deal with it and eat what we have ", Shrimp ,crab meat , chicken even some of the salads platters almost empty .. paying almost $ 20 /person (including drink) was a waste of money
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Justin C.

The food here is absolutely disgusting and I got really sick after eating here. To top it off, it's 15 per person on Sundays but their sign days 10 for lunch. It's a total rip off. The buffet is a mix of weird looking slop accompanied by bizarre unappetizing smells. The sushi is just a disgrace. Outside of the restaurant there is a banner which shows some delicious looking foods. The actual food looks nothing like it. The Thai Milk Tea with Boba was that powdery stuff, and they clear mixed it with water as opposed to milk as it was watery and almost completely flavorless. Do not give this restaurant your business until they get their act together, and at least serve their food at temperatures required by law. Don't Risk Your Health!
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Nick L.

Went there for lunch on 6/28/14. Easy to find, big sign on the street. Dining room look nice with bright lights and lots of food selection. Foods are awful however. Mostly bland and some tasted old or leftover from a day or two before, e.g., Chilled crawfish and mussels tasted old and dry. So are the steamed buns. Even the sliced fresh pineapple looks and tasted old. I suggest the management go to Yummy Buffet in Point Loma and compare the taste of their foods there. The restroom is atrocious. Very dirty, with the sink dirty, dirty paper towels on the floor and the room stink with urine and other odor. I suggest the management monitor and clean the restroom in between meal hours. I am retired now but I spent more than 22 years as a food service instructor, a Chef in the kitchen and as an Executive Chef feeding up to more than 5,000 people a day. I toured the inside of many restaurants in the area. The first thing that I always notice is, if the restroom is dirty, the kitchen is almost always dirty. My final recommendation, the management has to quickly take a look at their business and be on-hand to correct the problem before it becomes a habit and eventually a disaster. I wouldn't recommend this place for now and I may not eat there for about 6 months but will come back to check it out one more time in the future. Good luck!
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Jason w.

I ate dinner here late Sunday night about an hour before closing. The food was quite good (fresh) and the service more than acceptable, particularly for a buffet. They had a wide selection, but not massive quantities of each (which is good, so it stays fresh) I noticed near closing time, a lot of the employees were allowed to come out and get some of the remaining food... I think this was the secret to why it was so fresh and good late on a Sunday night. (they knew they were, at least in part, making it for themselves) A smart move for the management of the restaurant, as it keeps the employees happy, and the food fresh when it would otherwise have probably been out for some time. Is it PF Changs, of course not, but as Asian Buffet food goes, this was pretty good.
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Summer B.

I think i will give 3 and half star for this buffet . I love seafood ,so crab leg look great to me . but rest the food i dont really like it ... And severse so so .. NO smile all the time .
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Asianboi T.

yummy place to eat buffet has all u can eat steak and cheese wontons and sushi is good here and etc
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Emily N.

This place was horrible. The sushi was stale and the quality of food was not great at all for $15.00 a person. Would never come here again.
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Alix K.

Obviously, this is no Vegas buffet. But, their food is decent and the prices are great. Also, it's close by... So, if I have a hankering for Chinese buffet, this is my spot.
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Alex L.

Their website advertises fresh raw oysters, I called in and asked if they were serving it and they said yes. I arrived and discovered that they were not. They were serving steamed oysters instead except they were only partially cooked; cold and not very fresh. They advertise also that they serve lobster on the weekend, except what they really have are the meatless bits like the claw joints and leg portions and the head. Not only that, they are cooked bone dry. The only redeeming quality is the abundance of snowcrab legs because there are so few customers. As far as the rest of the food goes, they have the typical buffet food, simple stereotypical dishes which taste average. Its .. ok. Which is what you should expect from a cheap buffet. Nothing spectacular but not horrible - I just don't like being lied to as a customer.
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Alex Y.

I first came here 3 years ago as a freshman and back then the lunch price was $8 and food quality and variety was about the same as it is today. I felt like it was a steal for all the variety of food you can get back then and at $10 for lunch today, it's still a great deal. I came here again recently and had 3 full plates of food along with a bowl of beef noodle soup and another bowl of pho. Anywhere else, just the beef noodle soup and pho of the same quality would cost $10. The food quality is pretty average for a buffet and so is the service but it's pretty cheap for lunch and is better than other buffets like hometown. The $15 dinner is pretty much the same as the lunch so I wouldn't come here for dinner but as long as I'm in SD and craving a cheap buffet I'd come back here.
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Joseph R.

My Dad loves this place... It's very family friendly. When you walk in, you're greeted by a water fountain containing goldfish, with kids staring at them. Their tables range from four person booths to tables that can be combined for 10+ groups. It gets busy so if you don't like nearby chatter, don't go here. The wait staff is on point, they are always looking to clear your table and refill your drinks regularly. They have an ordering station for steaks, soups, sushi, etc. Pros: - Not expensive - Lots of room - Varied selection - Excellent wait staff Cons: - Noisy - Fried cream cheese wontons (this is a joke) - My dad will keep us here an hour after everyone else is done.
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Andrea N.

april 2010. grampa turns 85. 40 guests from all over southern california expected. who doesn't love a good buffet? we booked the private seating area just a few days before his birthday (thanks, mom, uber procrastinator), with $50 or something small like that upfront. at ~$9 per person, including drinks, and a fairly new building, finding a better deal is near impossible.
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Alexis N.

Ate here this morning, the place is similar to VIP restaurant. All you can eat buffet style. I can't say there was anything I are here that was worthwhile to return. 11 bucks a person for a variety of Chinese food that was as horrible as eating at VIP restaurant. I just feel sorry for anyone forced to eat here for a family reunion or get together. I could only eat half a plate and it was an all you can eat buffet.
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Sarah M.

Let's be honest here. I was terrified of this place before I came here. I read a lot of reviews and many people were talking about getting sick. My stomach is pretty sensitive as it is, so I never really planned on eating here, but when my boyfriend had a craving, of course, I came along to support him (haha). We came on a Saturday morning around 11am, which I think is the perfect time to come this buffet. The place was pretty empty AND the food was pretty fresh, so I would recommend this strategy. I immediately noticed the fake trees, because EVERYONE and their mother mentions them in their reviews, and yes, they are very pretty and add to the ambiance of the restaurant. So I cautiously approached the buffet and I was pretty pleased with the selection. Sushi, plenty of seafood, beef, and chicken options. Fresh fruit, some dim sum, 4 different kinds of soup, fries, onion rings, dessert... this place was LOADED. Memorable items included the egg drop soup, which wasn't as thick as I am used to, but still good nonetheless, the chicken in black bean sauce (delishhh), the steamed fish (I don't know what kind of fish it was, but it was white and it was extremely moist and tasty), and the clams! Oh how I love clams, and to see them at a buffet made my heart melt :) Unmemorable item was the baked salmon. So freaking dry.... blegh. And for desert, I had some wafer thing topped with white chocolate, a slice of mocha roll, a slice of the vanilla roll, and some fresh fruit. The wafer dish was MONEY and the rolls were both extremely good and made me miss my filipino mommy :) The kiwi was a little under ripe (but I didn't mind, I like my fruit sour) and the pineapple was obviously not fresh, but from a can, but regardless, I still enjoyed it. I also tried to get their soft serve, but it came out in a huge liquidy gooey mess. Maybe I was getting dessert too early and the machine wasn't ready yet? Who knows. Best part of the day? My tummy survived. :) Even with all of the different seafood items I tried, I did NOT get sick. So Savory Buffet, you rock! I definitely thought 13 dollars wasn't a horrible price to pay for all the food. Yea, it's not the best food I've had in my life, but it was a buffet and it was decent, so I have to give them props. Oh yea, I changed my mind. Best part of the day was when an old Asian lady walked up to Wilmar D. and pointed at her mini midori bottle because she wanted Wilmar to open it. Savory Buffet attracts the most awesome customers!!! hahaha
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Efren J.

A very nice buffet for lunch, looks cheap outside then you walk in and its absolutely beautiful Very clean and relatively cheap (9 bucks for lunch) the food is usually put out in small amounts to keep it fresh which is always a plus fried rice is meh fried fish is very crisp and delicious orange chicken is good baked clams and shrimp are awesome overall very good for a cheap buffet but still buffet quality food the desserts are your basic chinese buffet, cookies/jello and cakes, you can also get coffee for free if you ask for it they have a good selection of sushi though I didnt brave any rolls, they also have Pho bar and "steak" which I have not tried overall its a good place to at least try for lunch, good chinese places are few and far between in this part of San Diego so if you want non-panda chinese then this could defenitely be your spot.
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Dan K.

Came here with fellow Yelper, Yong L., and two other good friends. We had an itchin' for an all-you-can-eat feast for an affordable price. Sadly, Joe's Pizza only has their pizza buffet on Tuesday nights during the weekdays, so we had to settle for Savory Buffet. The interior design deserves a nod of approval. I enjoyed the "scenery", with all its fake trees (representing each season according to my artistically-inclined friend) and the royal Asian decor. As for the buffet, there were definitely not a lack of options, but it was all mostly Chinese food (read: cheap to make). To diversify their Asian menu, they do offer pho and sushi rolls, although I stayed far away from it. Raw fish at this kind of buffet? No. If I had just reviewed the restaurant itself, it would probably receive a measly 2 stars. The food wasn't great. I mean, what can you expect from an Asian buffet right? The only things that I actually thought tasted decent was the baked mussels and walnut shrimp (although curiously, there were no walnuts, but definitely an excess of mayo). The service was sub-par. Not once did our drinks get refilled. But at least they were pretty diligent about swooping away our dirty plates. I give 1 star because of the aftermath. All four of us found ourselves in our respective restrooms within the hour. Some of us, more than once. As for me, my experience was a wee bit tainted by the fact that I must have consumed something that I'm allergic to, because I broke out in mad hives. Needless to say, it ruined my night. And I still don't know what might have caused it. I didn't eat anything that I haven't eaten before. And I can't be allergic to shellfish, I practically live at sushi/seafood restaurants. Nonetheless, if the food disturbs your bodily functions, there is a strong possibility that there was something fishy about your food. P.s. We had an unwanted fifth dinner guest. His name, we never bothered to learn because we immediately expelled him from our circle of friends. He was a rather large spider who "dropped in" from the wall of Savory Buffet. Now how about that.
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Beef D.

This is the best buffet on the street. I like their selection of food and they've been fairly fresh for the 2 times I've been here. I like the ambiance and decor. They do offer sushi but I don't like to eat sushi at a buffet at all. I did eat some sashimi. The server/runners are pretty quick on getting your empty plates and refill your drinks.
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Nawal D.

The food was decent, but the waitress was terrible. I enjoyed trying the sushi and other stuff they had, but it wasn't worth 16 bucks in my opinion. When we were ready to leave, we each handed our waitress our credit cards, she came back and gave us our check, card and pen and just stood there and stared at us..... Uhhhhmm..... awkward!?! We wanted to sit there for a few minutes and talk, but with her just standing there staring at us, it was just too awkward to continue our conversation. Its just rude and not to mention weird, to hand someone their check and card back and then stand there and wait for them to sign it. I've never experienced this in my life before lol, which is why its so weird to me... I still cant get over the fact that she just stood there!! lol, who does that!?
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Power D.

PRO: Lobster and crab legs during dinner time. CON: Everyone waits for the lobster, and the rest of the food isn't that great. My friend discovered this place and told me about since I do enjoy buffets. Parking here is always great, there is always parking, especially when it's packed. The only thing I like here was the lobster, but everyone waits around it once it come out. Crab legs are not that bad here. Sushi and sashimi too. The rest of the food isn't that great, but thats typical of these types of buffet. I would go here for lunch since it's ~$7. Dinner is like $12-$15 depending on whether is a weekday or weekend.
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Joan S.

Despite all the negative reviews, this is one of my favorite buffets. Seriously, for only 8.99 for lunch and 12.99 for dinner (during the weekdays), the food is actually good when you consider the price. This is a chinese buffet restaurant with all the typical chinese food selection and dessert. On top of that, they also have pretty good sushi rolls and sashimi for a buffet. In addition, you could order beef noodle soup, pho, ramen, steak, etc. The food was fresh as well. The service was pretty good. They picked up our plates every time we went to get another dish. However, we went around 3:30pm when there was nobody there. I like this place and recommend it.
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Tuyen N.

Chinese/Seafood buffets are usually pretty nast but this one is not so bad. Yes, you do have to keep an eye out for the lobster and don't let pushy Asians get in your way. Don't be afraid to use elbows. Their seafood is pretty good, compared to some other Chinese buffets around. They have an udon/pho chef station too. I had the seafood udon and was not impressed. It was merely boiled water and udon. It's kinda lame that the drinks are extra. When dinner is $15, drinks should be included, especially if the server is not going to refill my drink. It's still a pretty "new" buffet so we'll see if quality drops in the upcoming months and then it will be sold to another person who will reinvent the Chinese buffet again.
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T D.

One of the worst Chinese Buffet ever!!! If there was a no star rating, I would've rated this place that.
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Angelica D.

I'm spoiled from Vegas Buffet in Glendale, CA. The food looked dry, and obviously sitting there for hours. Sorry, never again.
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Natalie W.

I love how there is such a big variety! Yes, a lot of the food is oily, but it's still tasty! Each time I go there, I get the salt and pepper chicken, mushrooms, a bunch of the seafood (I don't recommend the baked salmon...it's always dry), the sweet and sour soup, and some sushi (it's mediocre but what else is expected?). As long as there are more than a few options that keep me happy, I could care less about the other 80% of the options (there are a lot that I've never tried). There's even some options for those who dislike Asian food :)
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Roel B.

Not good by any stretch of the imagination! My mom always told me, "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." But I'm compelled to write this to hopefully save people some money and a stomach ache. First off, the service: Poor. I know that service from asian restaurants can leave a lot to be desired, but this was bad. I wanted to ask a waitress a question, but couldn't find one right away. When I did, I made eye contact with her and made a motion with my hand that I needed something. Now I know she saw me and she even nodded. So as I'm watching her, she walks to the other end of the restaurant, then back to the food area, then back to the front and starts having a casual convo with the girl at the register! Better hold on to your utensils as well. Made the mistake of leaving it on my empty plate after the first course and they took it away. When I asked for a new one, I got a look from the waitress like, "what the hell are you bothering me with this??" Strike one. Secondly, the food. I've never eaten at a place where the food quality was so inconsistent. My first taste of a green bean dish tasted pretty good. I went back for more and was surprised that it tasted different and frankly, pretty awful. I swear it was the same dish! Like a reviewer below noted, the food temperature on many of the items was not adequate. This doesn't mean the food was cold, it means that food needs to be kept at a certain temperature or bacteria will grow. Not what you want in your tummy, for sure. The coconut shrimp was fine...on the first few bites. Then it was insanely too sweet. The onion rings had a texture like calamari rings. How they made onions rubbery and chewy is beyond me. The sushi? Any grocery store in town would have a bigger sushi section than this place. Then the dessert trays...they had plastic wrap to keep away the flies. It's too bad the flies got under the wrap. Strike two. Lastly, the atmosphere. Everything is amplified in this place, so that screaming child on the other side of the dining area comes in loud and clear on your end. You won't have a private conversation because everyone will hear it. That is, until it starts to get crowded and then you just can't hear anything. Strike three. I don't like to slam a place, but this place was embarrassingly bad. Eat there at your own risk!
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Jessica Z.

UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.....what can I even say about this place....worst buffet I have ever been to. I came here on a wimb as my group was starving after a long trip and the word "buffet" caught our eyes. First, I think it smelled funky in there. There wasn't much diversity in there compared to any other buffet I have even been to. Nothing looked appetizing, definitely didnt taste good at all, AND the worst part was that the little bit of food I did find edibly ended up costing me $16. Definitely not worth it. Then to make the experience so much better the waitress gave us the wrong bills back which we had to figure out whose was whose and she stood there waiting for us to tip her. nothing says your a welcome guest like hoovering over a table waiting for a tip. i couldnt get out of this place fast enough.
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Nick T.

I actually thought that I would get an upset stomach from some of the stuff that I ate here. I knew that I wouldnt get sick though. The food isnt that bad. My stomach is pretty strong. I like to think that it can handle just about every cuisine out there with a couple of exceptions, which I wont get into. Im not a big fan of buffets and this buffet isnt any different from all of the other buffets out there. Mass produced food for customers who are all about quantity and not quality. Dont lie. Dont play it off. Youre here to seriously chow down. If you wanted quality then you wouldnt have come here. I would never eat sushi at a buffet. It just doesnt seem right. Besides, it all looked really dried up and obviously had been sitting for awhile. Dont expect too much and you wont be let down. This place will probably not send you to the hospital unless you have a really sensitive system. If thats the case then cook and eat at home.
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Noel H.

Two stars for two things I like there: jalapeno pepper chicken and the fried bananas. Everything else was below average in my honest opinion. Sushi shouldn't sit out that long and they should keep changing them out rather than waiting for customers to take the ones with the black guacamole or what use to look like fresh tuna. They need to do better watching the food lines, as there a lot of people touching the food and putting it back. I used to go here a lot when it was called Crazy Buffet, but after my last visit, a few weeks after going from B back to an A rating I was disgusted beyond belief. Lots of flies over the tables inside and one of the waitresses was swing an electric fly swatter while people were eating. I won't be venturing here any longer. Bye bye yummy spicy chicken and fried bananas =(
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Austin L.

They have an awesome spread. After a beach day I wanted some seafood, but didn't wan't a pure seafood place as it'd be semi expensive and exclusive seafood only. So I went looking for asian buffets knowing they have seafood and chose this place. Their seafood is really good. When I pulled a crab leg out it smelt salty; that could either be good or bad. Their crab legs are steamed and sweet and very flavorful. They also have salmon and sole, and their sole tastes like restaurant quality chinese food. They also have 2 kinds of oyster and a lobster. In fact, all their seafood section tastes like restaurant quality food. Every item I ate, when I grabbed it out of the pot, I was a bit hesitant as it didn't look that appeasing. But every time I ate one dish it was all surprisingly good and tastes better than it looks. Finally, they have a good soup section. beef pho, chinese beef soup, and various other soups. The broth is very good and the meet is sooo tender. This place is like several restaurants (japanese, chinese, noodle) wrapped into one, so this is a classic, real buffet. My only complaint would be that they only have a yogurt machine with no sprinkles or fudge or syrup.
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Boing F.

Sweet Jesus what the hell did I just eat? Everything LOOKS good but it destroyed my insides. I was in so much pain after eating there. And when I go get coffee at starbucks next door in the morning I sometimes see a suspicious white van pull up behind the restaurant and men and women (asian) jump out carrying large duffle bags LOL first thing that popped into my head "slaves" thanks to CNN. NO. NEVER AGAIN.
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Yong L.

I gotta say, the name of this restaurant is somewhat ironic. My friends and I were hungry so we scoured yelp for reviews of buffets in the area. This one was priced pretty low but still had seemingly ok reviews, so we decided to check it out. It has a humble exterior, but the interior decor is pretty nice. Other than that, our experience was somewhat woeful. At first, we were excited at the feast of choices we were provided. At such a low price! $13 for a dinner buffet, and only $1.28 for a drink? Not too shabby. Unfortunately, the food tasted exactly like what we paid for. I guess I can't complain, but honestly we were pretty disappointed. Fellow yelper Dan K. accompanied us here, and we both agreed that 90% of the food here was subpar. There was also a spider that made a nest in the corner where we were seated, which freaked our friend out - she hates spiders. The bathrooms are clean, and the decor is nice, which is why I give this place two stars. We left here full, but it wasn't a great feeling. Savory is definitely not the word I'd use to describe it, at least.
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San Diego rocks A.

The only buffet in San Diego which gives unlimited lobsters. We don't go here often as it is generally not an healthy choice (or any other chinese buffet). But their foods are all delicious. The restaurant is very clean. The foods are all tasty. They have wide variety of choices and the price is also little higher than other places but they do offer lobster for dinner and weekends. You cant beat the price if you get lobster. We visit here once a year when we are totally craving for chinese with lots of hunger. Some of the desserts are very tasty (sesame balls, almond cookie, caramel pudding etc). I think they renovated the restrooms too so they are very clean and new. We will see you next year ! :)
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Julie Ann B.

The food is good and the only reason why i always go there is their steak..(-; The servers are not that friendly...it's just ok...
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Ryan Y.

The food choices were minimal, it is definitely a place to go if you like squid, sushi, and other fish foods. Egg drop soup was ok. The only thing keeping it from one star was the noodle bar made to order and flavorful
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Wilmar D.

After an hour of tennis and an hour of lifting weights with my roommate, our appetites caught up with us and we found ourselves at Savory Buffet. What a way to eat back your burned calories and then some. I was a champ here, tackling mainly the General Tso's chicken (a VERY AUTHENTIC CHINESE DISH: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geâ€¦ ) and the pepper chicken (thigh meat sauteed with jalapenos). I also tried their house special tofu, which was basically squares of silken firmness tofu with a soy sauce based sauce and a melon ball sized scoop of shrimp stuff on top. I avoided their sushi rolls because they didn't look that appealing, but my roommate got his admission fee's worth in their sushi roll offerings, and he seemed to like them all. What I didn't really try was their fried rice or lo mien or anything really starchy, mainly because I wanted to get more "high-value" items, both in terms of cost and macronutrition. In other words, I hit up the proteiney and fatty selections. I'll probably come back here again since it's so close to home and since I ALWAYS win at a buffet. Always. C'mon, it's me versus food, and food doesn't stand a chance.
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An S.

I love their coconut shrimp! Awesome service- best part after you're finish the waitresses clean after you! I love this place
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Khristian C.

We still eat here very little now why has this placed changed I dunno but trust me after eating at least 2-3 dishes what kind of buffet doesn't expand their choices and the bathroom are in need of clean.if you want better buffet food at a understandable price go to onmai in mission valley or any of the others way better choices!
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Chris A.

Yup this place used to be called Crazy Buffet. Went there today and what can I say. This place is awesome. That explains why we drive a good 20-30 mins. out of our way from Chula Vista to go and eat here. I never eat rice or noodles when I come here I just go straight to the crab legs, mussels, shrimps. It's a feast whenever I come here.
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Kirbie L.

I went to this place when it was Crazy Buffet and didn't like the food. Everything tasted too salty or oily or whatever. But now that is under new management, it is a lot better! The food tastes much better, there is a wide variety and it's cheap! For $9 saturday lunch, it's a great way to satisfy a lot of cravings at once. They have a wide selection of cooked chinese dishes. I especially like the cooked clams, sauteed shrimp, and sauteed green beans. They also have some American food items like french fries, egg rolls and onion rings that taste decent. They have a variety of chinese steam buns. The soups arent so great. And I would avoid the japanese sashimi section. There isnt much selection of dessert either. They have quite a few fruits and ice cream and that's about it. The food is definitely decent and they offer a pretty big variety compared to other chinese buffet places of the same type. And for $9, and so much food, there isn't much to complain about.
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h c.

I liked this place-- it is the first place i ever ate frog legs and they were tasty lil things (taste like chicken doh-- jk)-- agreed with below that i must try the noodles next time-- i just have not been able to get to all the stations yet-- best asian cuisine-- uhhh no-- a good place with a variety of foods-- you bet
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Stephanie G.

The food is great. The drinks should be included, but, oh well. It is the service that tests my patience. I usually clean up after my son whenever we eat out. I make sure he is quiet and never gets out of his chair, but for some reason the waitress made it very obvious she hated us. She spoke in her language and made gestures and faces at us. It took all of me not to put her in her place. If your gonna be a bitch, don't get a job servicing people. I let my son make a mess for the first time ever, and I didn't leave a tip. Which was better than punching her face in like I wanted to.
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susan n.

I remember this place being better then is now. The selection was not very big and the customer service was not very nice. I don't think i will be coming back anytime soon.
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Mary P.

Good variety but quality of food is below average. My main issue is that the facilities are not well kept so I lost my appetite. It doesn't look like they clean tables and chairs well between diners. Carpet is very dirty and probably what is causing the unpleasant smell. Back room has poor ventilation so the odor is worse there.
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S. Y.

Went to savory buffet because it had gotten great reviews elsewhere and it was GREAT, everything was super clean, the waitress was super attentive, and the food was great (for a chinese buffet). The oysters were HUGE - one of them measured near 6 inches long, tons of crab legs, fried crab, mussels, clams, oysters- plus they put in the extra effort to make everything look pretty. I went on a wednesday night and the food was FRESH. Trust me I've been to plenty of chinese buffets both here in the west coast and in the midwest and this is really a great one - they are definitely going the extra mile to up their quality of service/environment/and food
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Danielle B.

Pros: - Yummy all-you-can-eat buffet - Seafoods such as crabs, oysters, and alot more - A live make-to order grill - Great waitresses - Price is actually affordable, compared to places like Todai. - Clean Cons: - The live made-to-order grill may sound great, but the guy managing it stunk. (I ordered Pho, waited around a bit, but it took a while so I went to get a few sushi rolls. I came back, still no pho. So the guy tells me that someone came and took it. Least he could have done was put aside bowls meant for other customers, out of reach from others. Then later in the night, I decided to give the grill another try and ordered steak. It was a pretty moderate sized piece of meat and it did take a bit to cook. Based on my earlier experience with the pho, I waited around instead for it with a few guys who were also waiting. The guys got theirs, then this lady who ordered a few minutes after me, placed herself out on front of where the cook dropped off his food, and took my steak. I wasn't going to go "HEY THAT'S MY STEAK!" in the middle of a buffet. But yet again the man manning the grill did not say anything and produced another steak in another minite or so. - Pho did NOT even taste like pho. it was sour with a strange after taste. - We had a split party. Mine got there early, but the other half was coming down to meet us there from temecula. Because the people I was with couldn't wait for the rest of the family to come, headed in, and so we waited 30 or so minutes until they did. And within that time frame, I was probably asked like 8 times by a waitress: "Are they really coming? Do they know they're coming?" I understand, through the volume of people there that night, but really? - Oysters gone in 3 minutes. - 101 Dalmatian tiles on the womens restroom. ick. - The B-grade is a BIG turn off. I like my food not to be spit on, kthnxbai.
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Ben H.

This place is great for an all-you-can-eat joint. The sushi is good and the food is good too. This is a great place for lunch because it's not to expensive and it's clean and nice inside. If you work in Miramar you should try this place because it has something for everyone. Cheers.
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n g.

I'm a sucker for an Asian Buffet. After trying a number of others around, I have to give it up for this one. Plenty to choose from, including above average sushi. They've always been friendly and are quick to refill your drink. When I need to stuff my face and want a large variety....I go here.
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Mike H.

okay... some of you will say WTF five star. I really meant four.25 stars. dude.. they charge you measley $9 for lunch. there's 250 fresh items there plus the make-to-order noodle bar. running a buffet is LABOR INTENSIVE! in case you have not heard. the dishes are shiny and fresh. the sushi are not gourmet but 7.8out of 10. (it's a $9 joint, in case you forgot...stop being a prude) judging from the lunch crowd when I ate there, people like this place. tho, the waitress seemed stressed about making enouff money to pay their life bills... can you blame them? life is harsh. 99% of us are just workers paychex to paychex. the food is awesome. 4 kinds of soups... sushi station...very fresh. again, for the nay sayers...it's friggin' $9. that's what other pretentious sushi places charge for 3 measley pieces of sushi so stop your bitchin' and hating and harsh reviews already. I love this place. did I forget to mention it's only $9 for mountainous amout of food..? bless you, Savory buffet.
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Alexander T.

went here on a sunday afternoon. they pretty much have the typical food you would expect for an asian buffet. food quality is not that great, but it will get you pretty full and satisfy that craving that you have. overall, it was just ok.
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Address : 7040 Miramar Rd
San Diego, CA, 92121
Phone (858) 695-0888
Website https://www.savorybuffet.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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Savory Buffet

7040 Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA, 92121

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