Some Texans plan their whole weekend around one question: where are the crab legs tonight? A good Chinese buffet answers that question with snow crab, fresh sushi rolls, and trays of classic favorites that keep coming back full.
This list covers six buffets across Texas, from Humble and Dallas to San Antonio, Fort Worth, Duncanville, and Gainesville. Each one earned its spot for a different reason.
Some serve crab legs every day, while others save them for Friday nights or weekends, so timing matters. A few add hibachi grills, Mongolian stations, ramen bars, or even a made-to-order steak bar.
Prices range from wallet-friendly to a small splurge. If you have a big appetite, a hungry family, or a friend who never says no to seconds, this guide will help you pick your next plate.
Save it, share it, and bring stretchy pants.
1. Buffetopia, Humble, TX
Raw oysters, boiled crawfish, frog legs, and snow crab legs all on one buffet line is a lot to process before your first plate. Buffetopia leans hard into seafood, and it shows.
The spread covers shrimp prepared several ways, fried fish, and fried crabs alongside a traditional sushi bar. A hibachi grill, hot pot, ramen, dim sum, soups, and a sauce bar round out the Asian side of the room.
Picky eaters are covered too, with pizza, chicken wings, and ribs. The dessert bar includes ice cream and sticky buns, so save a little room.
Expect to spend about $20 to $30 per person. The restaurant sits at 9930 FM 1960 Bypass Rd W and opens at 11 AM daily, closing at 9:30 PM most nights and 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
I would aim for a weekday visit, since Saturday and Sunday afternoons into evenings get packed. Reservations are accepted, which helps with bigger groups.
2. King Buffet, Dallas, TX
Budget-minded crab lovers in North Dallas, take note. King Buffet sits in the $10 to $20 per person range, and its Saturday buffet has run around $20 with crab legs and sushi included.
The setup is large. You will find a sushi bar, a Mongolian grill, a salad bar, wok dishes, crawfish, salt and pepper shrimp, fried crab, and octopus.
Classic comfort picks fill the rest of the line, including sweet and sour chicken, spring rolls, hot and sour soup, chicken wings, and those little sugary Chinese donuts. Seafood like crab legs and oysters gets replenished on a steady rotation, which keeps things fresh.
Find it at 10250 Technology Blvd W. Hours run 11 AM to 9:30 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, with a 10 PM close on weekends.
Parking is usually easy, and weeknights tend to be the calmest time to grab a booth.
3. Lin’s Seafood and Sushi Buffet, San Antonio, TX
Hot crab legs or cold ones? At Lin’s, you do not have to choose, because the all-you-can-eat snow crab comes both ways.
The name promises seafood and sushi, and the buffet delivers plenty of both. Then it keeps going with barbecue, Chinese favorites like sweet and sour chicken, a ramen bar, hibachi, and a made-to-order steak bar.
That steak bar is the twist that sets it apart from most buffets on this list. A row of desserts waits at the end for anyone still standing.
Pricing lands around $20 to $30 per person, a bit higher than some buffets, but the crab supply is generous. The address is 615 SW Loop 410, with hours from 11 AM to 9 PM most days and 9:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Weekday mornings and afternoons are the quietest stretch. Parking is free and usually plentiful.
4. Ocean King Buffet, Duncanville, TX
Mark your calendar for Friday. Ocean King Buffet has built a following around its crab leg nights, and the crab has also shown up on Saturdays, Sundays, and all day on Thanksgiving.
Prices have hovered around $17 per person, which is a strong deal for all-you-can-eat oysters and snow crab. A Cajun-style seafood boil has also appeared on the line.
Beyond the crab, the buffet includes a sushi bar, a hibachi grill, coconut shrimp, cooked mussels, ribs, pork dumplings, and crab rangoon.
You will find it at 700 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Suite 180. It opens at 11 AM daily and closes at 9:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 10 PM Friday and Saturday, and 9 PM Sunday.
A private dining room and reservations make it handy for birthdays or family gatherings. Drinks cost extra, so plan for that.
5. Asian King Buffet, Fort Worth, TX
Fair warning: the crab tray at Asian King tends to draw a small crowd waiting for the next refill. That tells you plenty about Friday nights here.
All-you-can-eat snow crab legs are the Friday headliner at this southwest Fort Worth spot. The dining room is airy and well lit, with a relaxed, contemporary style.
Sushi anchors the rest of the menu, with California rolls leading the way. Crawfish, a seafood combination, lo mein or mei fun, and sweet and sour chicken cover the classics, and a salad bar and desserts fill out the line.
Everyday pricing sits in the $10 to $20 range. The buffet is at 6051 SW Loop 820, Suite 322, open 11 AM to 9:30 PM most days and until 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
I would arrive early on crab night. Sunday afternoons also run busy.
6. New Asian Buffet, Gainesville, TX
Up near the Oklahoma line, Gainesville has a weekend ritual worth knowing about. New Asian Buffet serves all-you-can-eat crab legs every weekend, and the price has been quoted as low as $13.99.
That makes it one of the friendliest deals on this list for anyone traveling along I-35.
The buffet covers Chinese classics like Mongolian beef, egg drop soup, dumplings, and salt and pepper shrimp. Jumbo shrimp and a Mongolian grill add more options, while the sushi station offers rolls like the Sunshine Roll and California Roll.
Guests who want a change of pace can also find American, Mexican, and barbecue-style dishes. Pricing stays in the $10 to $20 range.
Look for it at 1221 N Grand Ave. It opens at 11 AM daily, closing at 9:30 PM most nights and 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, with curbside pickup available too.
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