Ichiban Buffet & Grill
| Address: | 3608 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91731, USA |
| Phone: | +1 626-279-1108 |
| Site: | ichibanbuffetandgrill.com |
| Rating: | 4 |
| Working: | 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–9:30PM |
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jno0071
The FOOD: A good variety of flavorful dishes. The kitchen staff know what they are doing. The PRICE: Whatever! The SERVICE: They seem to think they are a full service restaurant when it comes to tip expectations. For my visit with my "waitress / bus-person", not so good experience. Almost non-existent... actually, that would have been a better experience for us. Gets drink orders wrong. When asked to correct it, seems agitated. Never a smile. Thats ok. Ive been to other buffets and service in some of these places is not important to them. Fine, Im used to it. But heres the reason for the 1 star: I get the $40 check and I leave a $2 tip on the table, BECAUSE THIS IS A BUFFET. No one comes to pick up the check. So as I take it to the front desk. The "waitress/ bus person" shows up, takes the check and takes it to the counter and gives me change in 20s and 5s without a single word. I understand what it means. She wants a $5 bill. I would have given her the extra 5 but she was just staring at me saying something to her co-worker in a language I didnt understand. I got really uncomfortable , in disgust, took my change and left. Wow! It is my policy to tip those who at least show an interest in their job+customers and ignore those who cant even crack a smile. I sincerely hope that the management will see this posting and make some changes and get many 4-5 star rating in the future. That said, I encourage you to go there and try it out. At least the food is on the good side compared to other Chinese buffets. and maybe they made some changes.. or not.
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Kerwin Halstrom
I went there for dinner with my family, there was 5 of us. My dad has a bad back from a military injury in vietnam. We asked to be seated at a booth table opposed to hard back chairs. We asked to also have a table added on to the booth because the booth only fit 4 people. The restaurant manger quickly told the waitress not to in his language, Then turned to me and said he couldnt have the table split. The restaurant was not busy at all. I was disappointed in the lack of accommodation for my dad and his back. Its too bad I cant give a worse review! That place just missed out on business, especially when it was empty! TWO THUMBS DOWN!!!!
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vocaloidlover81
Service was terrible as the waitress was rude but the food was at a decent price and was okay. We asked for a refill on our drink and it arrived five minutes later and mind you the place was practically empty also when the lady brought the check she tossed it on the table and when we asked to split the bill in half she refused and just grabbed the card and charged it full amount and when I finished signing she grabbed the receipt from me. I wanted to have a good time with my friends but after that experience we decided not to come back. P.S. My friend found a hair in her burger and it was dark hair and she is blonde
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Roy Lam
Food and price is good. Service is OK. The worst part is the hostess that brought us to the table, she was rude when we ask for a booth after she brought us to the center of the dining area next to another party. There were lots of empty booth around. Ever since after this incident, she always give my wife that rude and hateful look when we come in. We try to wait for the manager to give us the table if we can.
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Huan Phan
We went during the lobster special Fathers day dinner. Aside from the lobster, not much else was different. The lobster was bad because it was quite bitter. People waited for it and seemed to realize quickly it wasnt worth the wait. Everything else was your typical asian buffet with sushi and grill. What tasted exellent were the pork ribs and the watermelon.
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Ghost Rider
Great buffet deal, weekdays only about $11. Lunch (til 3:30) is even cheaper. Weekends is only a few dollars more. Big selection to choose from: sushi, sashimi, veggies, fruit, fish, crab legs, hibachi grill, fruit, veggies, ice cream, light desserts, even pizza and fries. Looks like a good place for a party, too.
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Rosa Garcia
I love this place. In my opinion this buffet has the best food compared to other buffets around. I would strongly encourage people to try this place. The only thing that sucks is service, the waitresses are always serious and never smile, but whatever. The food is delicious and makes up for it.
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Julio Hernandez
Uno de los mejores buffet de la zona puedes comer Salmon que esta delicioso... camarones la sopa miso soup me encanta gran variedad......
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Vincent Nguyen
This is your typical asian-buffet that offers sushi, teppanyaki, and all of the other typical items youd expect. Its really mediocre and Ive only been here when my parents feel like going and cant make their decision on what else to eat. Plus, it is super cheap most of the time.
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ramiro cabrera
Muy buena atencion , exelente comida variada, buen sushi , buenos postres,fruta y ensaladas frescas , ambiente familiar .
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Mariela Ortiz
Pesimo service only gave me drink ... see and go for my second dish llebaron account abiamente me off my appetite is my dirty table ... I will never go back that way to throw me to lose my day and my money .. .
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Jonathan Velazquez
Good experience. Great food. Sometimes it felt like the staff was keeping an eye on you just in case you were to dine and dash, but thats in any restaurant where you pay at the end. I didnt mind. Food was too bomb to even care.
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Sonia Torres
I went to spend a lil bit time today 6/24/17 with my family and all I can say is that the food was cold, not good flavor,and there was a fly on the food flying around, I didnt like it I would not come back again, bad service
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Rico Cruz
A good variety of food and most of it is pretty good. This is a buffet so you cant expect the best quality for everything but I was pleasantly surprised. When its busy sometimes the service for drinks can be a bit slow.
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Carlos Lara
Went for fathers day lobster buffet. Lobster was in bits and pieces, was cooked with cajun spices and other ingredients (which is blasphemous if you eat lobster frequently). For 17.99, absolutely not worth it.
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Alfredo Pelaez
Porque no te avisan que la propina viene incluida y las bebidas te cobran aparte
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Blanca Villasenor
Muy mal servicio . La comida super fría. Y muchas cosas más. No me gustó nada.
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Kim Le
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Ramon Mendoza
Está muy buena la comida y muy limpio el lugar y la atención también muy buena
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Jenny Alonso
Food was good. Prices were all right. Theres more of a seafood selection here versus most other buffets so thats a plus. I wouldnt go here on a regular basis because it can be pricey.
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josefina reyes
Es buenisima la comida es muy sabrosa y la atencion esmuy amable
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eddie ravelo
food was good...aloot of options to choose from. went today for the valentines crab legs dinner....man delisious and the service was cool....ill be back again......
