Asia Buffet — Restaurant in Lake Forest

Delicious due to amazing food being cooked. Very tender meat with many spices. Also has classic vegetarian dishes like tofu eggplant that you rarely see at buffets. Very reasonably priced at $16.99 for lunch. It can get a little loud due to the number of children and the staff can be a bit inattentive but they're all very kind. Highly recommend considering there's nothing nearby for a good 40 mins that's also an all day buffet.

Update: up to 17.99 now, food is slightly worse, but all in all still worth it if you want some good cheap Asian eats. Great for kids too.

Update 2: up to 18.99 now, food quality back up to old standards. Still strong point of non deep fried meats coupled with rice, noodles and soup make this a worthy outing. Evidently my review saying this place is great for kids has been too effective! Now I need noise cancelling headphones for all the crying and screaming but still love coming here for an amazing meal.

Update 3: we are down to one server and a swarm of children. So expect more typical stone faced Asian customer service and screaming kids. Food is as good as ever and they even had spinach this time! Always excellent meat coupled with veggies and soup makes this a relatively healthy alternative to me cooking for myself. All that remains now is avoiding the temptation of fries and ice cream! A nice change in music too due to Christmas and considering that their usual soundtrack was oppressive already, this was a breath of fresh air!

Update 4: Buyer Beware of Holidays! They charged dinner price all day on Valentine's!

Update 5: price is up to 19.99 now which makes me hesitant to recommend it. However, I still lean towards recommending it due to the quality of the food, mochi donuts...

My remarks are primarily centered around the lack of professionalism and sensitivity of Asia Buffet's manager. We arranged in advanced to have my mother-in-law's funeral meal there. The burial was running a little behind schedule and my sister-in-law received multiple calls from the manager about when we were arriving. There was a persistence mixed with a lack of awareness that she had just buried her mother and his dogged questions about arrival time was in poor taste. Understand he needs to run a business, but even a second-rate professional would have found a more compassionate way to resolve the issue. The serving staff was very nice and accommodating. The food was decent and they kept the place clean and sanitary (at least from what I could see). But during the end, this inconsiderate manager popped up again to ask in a loud voice, "Who is paying for the food?!?" Even though he had only been interacting with my sister-in-law, he felt the need to blurt that out to no one in particular in our group. Only excuse I could see this was his first day on the job as a manager after many years as a car repossessor or maybe a carnival barker. I wish the manager had the same class and professionalism that his servers exhibited. Would've made the experience far nicer and far less...

I recently visited Asia Buffet, and it was a delightful experience for anyone craving a variety of Asian-inspired dishes. The buffet selection was impressive, with a wide range of seafood, sushi, and classic dishes that truly cater to all tastes. I was especially impressed by the freshness of the seafood and the quality of the sushi — it felt like a high-end experience but at a very reasonable price.

The highlights for me were the crispy shrimp tempura, which was perfectly fried, and the savory soups that were packed with flavor. They also had a great selection of sauces, which added a fun, customizable element to each dish. From sweet to spicy, there was something for everyone.

The ambiance was casual and family-friendly, making it a comfortable setting for a relaxed meal. Service was quick, and the staff were friendly, keeping the buffet areas clean and well-stocked, even during peak hours. Given the price point and the variety of food options, it’s excellent value for money, especially if you’re in the mood to sample different Asian cuisines.

I highly recommend Asia Buffet to anyone in the area looking for a no-frills but quality buffet experience. It’s a great spot for families, groups, or anyone who wants to enjoy an extensive variety of flavors...