One of LA’s Cheapest Chinese Buffets — AYCE for Under $15! 😱

🏠 New Panda Buffet 📍 5120 Obama Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016 Seriously shocked by the price — $13.99 for lunch, $16.99 for dinner — my first time seeing a buffet under $20! It’s near the UCLA MSAUD Ideas Campus, and honestly, at this price, you really can’t complain 😂 Even Panda Express with just three items costs more than $10! 🍽️ Apart from AYCE, you can also pack by weight. The basic dishes are similar to Panda Express, but they have lots of fried items, steamed clams, baked mussels and shrimp, and even Dungeness crab and sushi! ⚠️ Honestly, though — the food is pretty salty (you’ll drink a lot of water), and ingredients are average (to keep costs low). But the fruit is actually good! Also, the staff speak Chinese, so no “secret language mode” here haha. In today’s inflation-heavy times, this place feels like a quirky, budget-friendly experience — great for a curious visit or a quick school lunch! #LAfood #LABuffet #PandaExpress #LAChineseFood #StudentBudgetMeals #EatLikeAStudent 🍚