Some days call for a menu, and some days call for a plate, a second plate, and a quick lap past the dessert bar. Arizona has plenty of all-you-can-eat Chinese buffets, but a handful stand out for their variety, their fresh refills, and the little extras that make a visit fun.
This list covers seven of them, from the Valley to Tucson, Yuma, and Prescott. You will find crab legs, cooked-to-order stir fry, sushi rolls, Mongolian grills, and plenty of classic favorites like sesame chicken and lo mein.
Most of these spots stay in the $10 to $20 range per person, which makes them easy picks for family dinners, big groups, or a solo lunch when you want choices. Save this one for the next time someone asks where to eat and nobody can agree.
1. Mandarin Super Buffet, Phoenix, AZ
More than one buffet line under one roof is the big draw at this Bethany Home Road favorite. Mandarin Super Buffet spreads Chinese dishes, sushi, seafood, and desserts across multiple stations, so a first lap can take a while.
The lineup covers appetizers, soups, and entrees along with the usual rice, vegetables, and sides. Look for ribs, shrimp, oysters, and fresh sushi mixed in with solid versions of classic Chinese buffet dishes, plus a few unusual items that make browsing fun.
A salad bar gives lighter eaters options, and there are vegetarian picks throughout. Dessert gets real attention here too.
Families will find high chairs and changing tables, and a private dining room is available for bigger gatherings. Parking is free and usually easy.
Doors open at 10:45 AM daily, with later closing at 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Weekend afternoons draw the biggest crowds, so a weekday lunch is the calmer play.
2. Hibachi Super Buffet, Mesa, AZ
Stir fry made on demand changes the whole buffet game. At Hibachi Super Buffet on Southern Avenue in Mesa, you pick your vegetables and meats, and the hibachi grill cooks them fresh.
The rest of the spread goes wide. Chinese favorites like sweet and sour chicken sit near sushi, seafood, pizza, and even Mexican dishes.
Sunday dinner is when seafood fans should show up. The lineup has included snow crab legs, blue crabs, clams, salt and pepper shrimp, and crayfish, with sherbet waiting at the end.
Friday dinner has run about $20.99, so budget a bit more for evenings. Reservations are not accepted, but free parking is usually plentiful.
Kids get a menu of their own, and a full vegetarian menu covers plant-based diners. Hours run 11 AM to 9:30 PM most days, stretching to 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
3. Wok & Roll, Tucson, AZ
Sushi lovers in northwest Tucson have a reliable Plan A. Wok & Roll sits in Heritage Plaza on Ina Road, and its roll selection is a big part of the appeal.
Rainbow rolls, fusion rolls, and ebikyu maki share space with Chinese staples like sesame chicken, coconut shrimp, egg drop soup, and house special soup. Seaweed salad, noodles, rice, vegetables, and ice cream round things out.
Crab legs show up on weekends, which explains why Sunday afternoons get packed. Diners over 65 get a 10 percent discount, a nice perk for Sunday outings.
Dinner can run around $24 per person, so this sits at the higher end of the list. It also accepts reservations, which is handy for group plans.
Open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM, it offers delivery too, if you want the flavors without the lap around the steam trays.
4. Asia 1 Buffet, Tucson, AZ
Four stations in one visit is a pretty good deal. Asia 1 Buffet on River Road splits its spread into seafood, standard Chinese dishes, a BBQ bar, a sushi bar, and a dessert bar.
That setup makes it easy to build a plate around a mood. Go heavy on seafood one trip, then swing back for grilled BBQ picks and a sushi roll or two.
The dining room itself is a step up from the typical strip-mall buffet, with a trendy, attractive look. Prices stay in the $10 to $20 range.
I would save this one for a Saturday lunch with a hungry crew. Weekend afternoons are the busiest, though, so arriving right at the 10:30 AM opening helps.
Hours stretch to 9:30 PM Friday through Sunday. A full vegetarian menu, high chairs, and free parking make it easy for almost any group.
5. LINS GRAND BUFFET- YUMA, Yuma, AZ
Down in the southwest corner of the state, Yuma diners head to Pacific Avenue when they want a little of everything. Lin’s Grand Buffet mixes Chinese classics with grilled steak, sushi, pizza, and a salad bar.
The Chinese side covers familiar ground. Beef and broccoli, sweet and sour chicken, lo mein, sauteed mushrooms, hot and sour soup, grilled spare ribs, and a seafood combination all appear on the menu.
A Mongolian grill adds a cook-to-order option. The dessert bar is another reason families settle in for a long meal.
Pricing lands below big chain buffets in town. Weekend afternoons fill fast, and reservations are not taken.
It opens daily from 11 AM to 9 PM, and delivery is available. Weekday mornings right after opening tend to be the quietest.
6. WZ Asian Buffet, Prescott, AZ
Mountain town appetites get a serious answer on Highway 69. WZ Asian Buffet in Prescott covers hibachi, seafood, sushi, traditional Chinese dishes, soups, salads, fruit, and desserts.
Rice or noodles can be cooked to order, which gives regulars a fresh option every visit. Fried butterfly shrimp, dim sum, egg drop soup, and hot and sour soup are part of the lineup.
The room is clean, well kept, and on the quiet side. Staff keep fresh hot food moving into the trays.
Plant-based diners get a rare perk here, with both full vegan and full vegetarian menus. The salad bar is a strong pick for lighter plates.
Doors open at 10:30 AM daily, closing at 9 PM most nights and 9:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Friday evenings and weekend afternoons get busy, so plan accordingly.
7. Red Wok Buffet, Phoenix, AZ
Kimchi, lotus seed buns, and BBQ pork buns are not always standard buffet fare. Red Wok Buffet on East Thomas Road tucks those eclectic picks between the classic Chinese dishes you would expect.
A Mongolian BBQ station and a strong seafood lineup make it more of a pan-Asian spread. Seaweed salad and seafood combinations add even more range.
Price is part of the appeal. Weekday lunch has been listed around $11.49, lower than many Chinese buffets in the Valley.
The dining area is spacious, clean, and simple in a contemporary way. Reservations are accepted, which is useful for birthdays or team lunches.
Sunday afternoon is peak time, while weekday mornings stay calm. Hours run 10:30 AM to 9 PM most days, with Fridays open until 9:30 PM, a solid finale for a buffet-loving road trip across Arizona.
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