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Bottomless buffets in Irvine

A table full of options and the freedom to go back for more is the ultimate indulgence. It is about eating at your own pace until you are truly satisfied.

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Restaurant offers all-you-can-eat A5 wagyu with a sleek, modern atmosphere that balances sophisticated and lively vibes. Self-serve bars include rice dispensers, curry, and milk tea, enhancing the dining experience. Space feels elegant and comfortable but smaller, making reservations advisable.

Unlimited servings include Japanese A5 wagyu, sweet shrimp, and hand rolls. The buffet features a rice-dispensing machine offering curry rice and wagyu meat sauce, plus unlimited Calpico, milk tea, ice cream, fruit, and snacks.

Buffet offers a veggie bar, wagyu curry rice, and unlimited refills of Calpico, milk tea, and soda. Small bites, fruits, ice cream, and snacks add variety, with attentive service from Alvin enhancing the experience.

People are saying

"The seafood here is ridiculously outstanding and incredibly fresh."

"The A5 Wagyu at this buffet just melts in your mouth."

"Alvin's recommendations made the bottomless food taste even better."

Good to know

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Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, to secure a table.

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Children under 100cm eat free, while those 101-130cm pay half price.

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The restaurant enforces a strict 90-minute dining time limit.

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Hot pot restaurant offers all-you-can-eat skewers with a self-serve fridge stocked with diverse meats and vegetables. Interior blends modern and traditional Chinese decor creating a warm, cozy atmosphere suitable for groups and casual dining. Sauce station and drink bar add customization and convenience to the lively dining experience.

Unlimited hot pot offers high quality meats and endless sliced meats and skewers for $39.99. This setup provides a great deal for those who enjoy variety and quantity in their hot pot experience.

Offers both limited and unlimited portions with all ingredients being quite fresh. Provides hot pot buffet service noted for its quality and variety.

People are saying

"The soup bases here are rich, flavorful, and satisfying."

"The bottomless hot pot had amazing seafood like abalone and lobster."

"The buffet has an amazing variety of skewers, seafood, and vegetables."

Good to know

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Lunch special is available until 4 p.m. on weekdays.

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Reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends.

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Dinner costs $38.99 plus tax and tips, while lunch is $28.99.

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Hot pot restaurant

Spacious hot pot restaurant with one-person-one-pot design and black-and-gold decor blending modern elegance and traditional Chinese elements. Atmosphere feels cozy and clean, suitable for small gatherings or dates with private rooms available. Self-service bar offers a wide variety of fresh ingredients and sauces, enhancing the all-you-can-eat experience.

Unlimited hotpot features Wagyu beef and a generous seafood platter with fresh lobster. The all-you-can-eat deal also includes unlimited drinks and desserts.

A wide range of dishes fills the buffet area, featuring a hot pot with Wagyu beef and seafood. Fresh ingredients include tender meats, crisp vegetables, and flavorful broths.

People are saying

"The seafood here is so fresh, it's like it came straight from the ocean."

"The Bottomless Wagyu beef and seafood were so tender and fresh."

"The Wagyu beef and seafood buffet here is amazing."

Good to know

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Lunch specials are available on weekdays from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM for $28.99.

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The all-you-can-eat hotpot menu offers an impressive variety of fresh, high-quality ingredients.

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The restaurant is known for its cleanliness and organization.

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Barbecue restaurant

Modern space combines cozy, friendly vibe with thoughtful family design and beautiful dรฉcor. Cramped layout creates a busy, energetic atmosphere with frequent movement. High-quality wagyu and a self-serve sides bar add to the engaging dining experience.

Unlimited cuts of A5 wagyu arrive quickly and melt in the mouth with intense marbling. The menu also includes bottomless boba drinks alongside the all-you-can-eat experience.

Unique buffet items include wagyu sliders, corn cheese, and mini burgers. The spread features a dessert bar, appetizers, and ice cream alongside free side dishes like blueberries.

People are saying

"Our server helped us cook the steak and gave great recommendations."

"The bottomless Wagyu here is melt-in-your-mouth delicious."

"The buffet service was superb, with attentive servers helping us cook."

Good to know

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Expect a wait time of 1-2 hours during peak dinner hours.

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Put your name on the waiting list early to avoid long waits.

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The restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat option with high-quality dishes.

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Hot pot restaurant

Hot pot restaurant offers spacious, clean design with personalized sauce stations and interactive dining including a dancing noodle show. Atmosphere feels warm and inviting, suitable for families with children who receive toys and special meals. Amenities like hair ties and complimentary snacks add unique touches to the experience.

Special lunch offers unlimited servings including unlimited meat options. The space is spacious and clean with a well-stocked condiment station and unlimited fruit and snacks.

Buffet offers a great selection of food with an excellent sauce and snack bar. Making your own sauce for dipping adds a fun touch, and the affordable hours make it easy to enjoy.

People are saying

"The food here is fresh and delicious."

"The all-you-can-eat lunch deal was a great value."

"The all-you-can-eat lunch buffet was very affordable and good."

Good to know

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Reservations are required before visiting, especially during peak hours.

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The weekday happy hour offers a $2 shabu beef deal.

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Happy hours are available Monday through Thursday before 5 pm.

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Shabu-shabu restaurant

Spacious shabu-shabu restaurant with self-serve ingredient and sauce bars and clean, well-organized cooking stations. Atmosphere balances family-friendly and bustling energy with comfortable noise levels and room to move. Offers varied broth and meat selections alongside sides and desserts, creating a lively yet inviting dining experience.

Unlimited meat comes with no restrictions on rounds, letting you order multiple plates at once. A bottomless broth and a drink station with unlimited iced teas, coffee, and soda add to the all-you-can-eat experience.

Buffet features a wide variety of fresh sliced meats and seafood alongside noodles and vegetables. Options include fried crab and chicken, offering a diverse all you can eat shabu shabu experience.

People are saying

"I loved the shabu shabu buffet with its great variety of meats and ingredients."

"You get all-you-can-eat meat with unlimited toppings and broth."

"It's an all-you-can-eat buffet with a huge selection of meats and toppings."

Good to know

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The all-you-can-eat price is $35.99 per person on weekends.

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Reservations require the entire party to be present.

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Expect long wait times on weekends; arrive early around 4:30 PM.

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Shabu-shabu restaurant

Shabu-shabu restaurant with individual hot pots and a fully stocked self-serve buffet featuring seafood, vegetables, and cooked dishes. Atmosphere feels cozy but cramped, often busy and hectic with tables arranged back-to-back. Popular for authentic Asian flavors and a variety of dipping sauces, though seating can be tight for larger groups.

Unlimited access to a salad bar and meat stands out here. Both offer plenty to enjoy without limits.

Buffet features well stocked sections with cooked dishes, hotpot ingredients, and shaved ice. Individual pots let you mix soup bases from the buffet bar. The selection includes all-you-can-eat meats and seafood with fresh, flavorful dishes.

People are saying

"The shaved ice dessert station had so many ingredients and combinations."

"The buffet has so many fresh ingredients and combinations to try."

"I loved the bottomless meat and seafood options here."

Good to know

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The price for a weekday all-you-can-eat lunch is $28.99, including a drink and dessert.

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Dinner prices are $39.99, which may be considered pricey by some.

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There is a 90-minute dining limit for all guests.

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Japanese restaurant

Sushi restaurant with an Instagram-worthy interior featuring vibrant flower arrangements and soft colors creates a chic and sophisticated atmosphere. The space feels family-friendly and welcoming, with an open layout and good lighting. Easy free parking adds convenience for diners.

The All You Can Eat option lets you eat as much sushi as you want. It offers a bottomless experience that many find satisfying and worth returning for.

The All You Can Eat option offers a wide variety of sushi with no limit on quantity. It allows eating as much as desired, making it a popular choice for sushi lovers.

People are saying

"The Japanese food here is great, especially the attentive service."

"The all-you-can-eat sushi here is amazing and so fresh."

"I loved their bottomless sushi deal; the rolls were so filling."

Good to know

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There is easy free parking available.

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The AYCE buffet costs $34.95 on weekdays and $39.95 on weekends for adults.

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The restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat menu that includes sushi, ramen, and appetizers.

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Spacious, well-lit Brazilian steakhouse with tasteful decor and exceptional atmosphere. Meat service includes tableside presentations and a showy cocktail experience featuring flaming drinks. Offers a great salad bar and screens sports games, creating a lively yet elegant dining environment.

Unlimited two-course menu offers plenty of variety. The salad bar features a fantastic selection of fresh ingredients for endless combinations.

A large, varied buffet offers many options with every item tasting delicious. The quality of meat stands out as excellent throughout the buffet.

People are saying

"The food here is delicious, especially the Brazilian barbecue."

"The service at this buffet is amazing and attentive."

"The Bottomless Picanha and lamb chops were tender and flavorful."

Good to know

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Expect a variety of meats served continuously until you signal for a stop.

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The restaurant offers a salad bar with numerous options included in the meal.

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Prices are reasonable considering the quality and service provided.

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Japanese restaurant

Japanese restaurant offers all-you-can-eat Wagyu and prime beef with a cozy, warm atmosphere and chill music. Space divides into bar and seating zones, attracting diners who appreciate quality meats and authentic shabu-shabu flavors.

Unlimited A5 Wagyu beef stands out at the buffet. Self-serve, free, and unlimited vegetables and fresh greens accompany the meat at Miyabi Shabu and Grill.

Affordable buffet offers fresh and clean ingredients. Diamond-level All You Can Eat includes very little meat despite expectations.

People are saying

"The bottomless meats and unlimited vegetables were so fresh and high quality."

"The Japanese food here, especially the Wagyu shabu shabu, is a melt-in-your-mouth delight."

"I loved the all-you-can-eat shabu and barbecue buffet."

Good to know

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Reservations are not required but recommended during peak hours.

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The all-you-can-eat option is available, featuring a variety of meats and vegetables.

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Expect longer wait times during weekends, especially for dinner.

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Shabu-shabu restaurant

Robot servers deliver meats with a playful touch, adding fun technology to a modern, clean dining space. Each diner has an individual induction cooker, creating a calm, authentic Japanese atmosphere. The open kitchen and upscale decor enhance the experience, making it suitable for casual meals and quiet conversations.

Unlimited meats include about 10 varieties for $30. An unlimited buffet and sauce station offers hot foods, salads, and seafood.

Unlimited meats include about 10 varieties for $30. The buffet offers takoyaki, gyoza, seaweed salad, oranges, and fried rice as sides.

People are saying

"The bottomless prime meats and vast buffet were amazing."

"The Wagyu beef menu here is so tender and delicious."

"The buffet's prime meats and seafood were excellent."

Good to know

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The all-you-can-eat lunch special is $25 on weekdays, including Fridays.

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Dinner prices are $33.99 on weekends for all-you-can-eat.

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Parking is available in an underground structure, but can be hard to find after 6pm.

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Shabu-shabu restaurant

Shabu-shabu restaurant offers all-you-can-eat menu with fresh ingredients and a DIY sauce bar for personalized flavors. Indoor and outdoor seating create a family-friendly atmosphere with a relaxed, welcoming vibe. Noise levels vary, sometimes making conversation difficult during loud gatherings.

Unlimited shabu-shabu and Pyunbaek Jjim come with all-you-can-eat options. Expect a wide variety of meat, seafood, and noodles served without limits.

All you can eat hot pot features a buffet bar with plenty of seafood and vegetable options. Sauces and side dishes come buffet-style, letting you serve as much as you want.

People are saying

"The meats at this buffet, especially the rib eye, were super fresh and delicious."

"The bottomless drinks were served so attentively and quick."

"It's so family friendly and accommodating for groups."

Good to know

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Dpot offers an all-you-can-eat menu for $35 per person.

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Lunch prices are around $50 for two people, including tax.

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The restaurant is closed every Sunday.

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Korean barbecue restaurant

Korean barbecue restaurant with cramped seating and unique grill design creates a loud, smoky atmosphere that feels bustling and family-friendly. Tables are small and the space gets hot from cooking stoves, making conversation difficult. The place fills up quickly and does not accept reservations.

People are saying

"I thought the Korean BBQ here was a great value for the price."

"I loved the all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ here; the meats were fresh."

"The all-you-can-eat buffet here is a great price for hungry people."

Good to know

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Reservations are not accepted, so expect to wait for a table during peak hours.

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The all-you-can-eat lunch price is $29.99, while dinner costs $38.99.

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There is a two-hour limit on all-you-can-eat orders, and charges apply for uneaten meat.

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Mexican restaurant

Taco bar setup and fresh guacamole stand out in a space with outdated decor and dim lighting. Atmosphere feels family-friendly but can be uneven, with some areas too dark for dining. Music plays softly, and a small patio offers an alternative seating option.

Endless bottomless mimosas flow freely with attentive service keeping them coming. Unlimited chips and salsa add to the filling brunch experience.

Buffets here stand out for their organization and freshness. The breakfast and holiday buffets offer a variety of dishes that stay consistently good.

People are saying

"I found the food here to be amazing and delicious."

"The buffet service was great, with attentive and friendly servers."

"The bottomless refills were endless and Roberto made our day."

Good to know

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Happy hour runs daily until 9 pm with great drink deals.

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Taco Tuesday offers special menu items from 4-9 pm.

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Reservations are recommended for holiday buffets.

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