The Buffet

The Buffet, Auckland 4/2 Tawa Dr - Auckland

Asian
• Korean
• Barbecue

77/100
Recommended by 6 people
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77
/100
Based on 1164 ratings and reviews
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Ratings of The Buffet

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Last update on 13/12/2023
3,5
15 Reviews
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Last update on 20/12/2023
3,8
493 Reviews
Facebook
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Last update on 06/08/2020
3,6
12 Reviews
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Zomato
Last update on 07/01/2023
4,2
292 Reviews

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Last update on 07/01/2023
4,2
292 Reviews

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Elaine Taylor
+5
Good experience and good-quality Korean dishes! Love to having Korean dishes rather than eating bbq.
2 months ago
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Janine Vermeulen
+5
Awesome place 🥰 Amazing food!
10 months ago
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S J
+4
I had a nice experience dining here with my family and relative.

I can't see any ducts for smoke but it was not smokey around the BBQ plate on the table.

I was happy to see some tempura and baby sushi.

If your stomach gets tired from a variety of food, it can be soothed with rice porridge.

The staff were efficient and helpful.
10 months ago
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Tina H
+5
This is probably the best Korean buffet even considering its the most expensive. I love the huge range of authentic korean side dishes and how fresh they are. They dont just taste insanely sweet or of MSG, but real homestyle cooking. The range of fresh meat is awesome as well as the array of allsorted cooked dishes. I like their korean rice drink and fresh fruit even though its only apples/oranges, i feel its just enough after eating all the yummy dishes. I go here regularly and never been disappointed.
11 months ago
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Karma McDermott
+4
Excellent service! Highly recommend you book in before arriving as it is quite a busy little spot, totally see why though. We did a walk in just as they opened so we were lucky enough to get a table. Staff were awesome! The food was so fresh and so much to choose from. Worth a visit you will not be disappointed
11 months ago
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Ellie
+4
There is a good variety of cooked options but not that big of a bbq meat section. However, the food is pretty good.
11 months ago
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Hester Gabrielle Colmar Pierard
+4
Really great selection of salads and pre made options, super fresh too and Flavours are amazing! There were about 5 different ranges of kimchi options too!

The meat selection is good but would be better if they had lamb options and marinated meats too. Apart from that it’s really good !

Super clean restaurant and staff are friendly and they top up fast on food that is low!
Jul 14, 2019
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Kiyoung Park
+4
Good quality of meat and Korean food. But very slow sushi refilled especially salmon. and most plates are cracked.. Inside restaurant is very clean and well maintained. Good place for family as well as friends.
May 12, 2019
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Jordan
+4
Recommended. Great food and friendly staff.

Food 4.5/5
Services 5/5
Ambience 5/5

We went there for a family gathering. Enjoyed the dinner.

Apr 15, 2019
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Anita Lee
+4
After trying one dak hanmari in Takapuna. We are really interested in Korean BBQ so we decide to come the buffet. The decoration and atomsphere is definitely good. There is a wild choices of cooked dishes and kimchi. The bbq meat is good quality but compare to the other store it is not that much choices. But we still enjoy every minute last night. Oh the brownie is highly recomended! IF you like good dining atomsphere and want to try different korean food you must come here. IF you are a meat lover and one dak hanmari is more suitable
Apr 01, 2019
5
Kate Nouweland
+5
Absolutely stunning KBBQ restaurant! We came here as the ones in the city were all booked and we are very happy we did. The food was amazing, the grills were in table and no foil or paper to mess about with. The staff were so quick with replacing the grills. Huge selection of meat and seafood including raw marinated crab. There was a dessert station with ice cream and coffee and a full bar. The price was $49pp and flavoured soju at $16 per bottle. 10/10 recommend.
4
Simonie Lam
+4
This place is soooo good!! We had an early dinner here and had the best food. This buffet place has a huge variety of food and all of it is so yum. the seating area is nice and comfy and staff are speedy and welcoming. This buffet place has a barbecue as well that you can cook your meat on. The only downside is the price as it is $49 per person. Other than that everything is amazing and really clean too.
4
Edwin S
+4
Been to this place many times in last 3-4years. Due to the cost of leaving, the quality of food has been declining. Most loved signature shrimps has gone, which is a big lost for all of us. Children 8-12 costs 35 is overpriced from my point. Adults 49 is okay, however most of us thinks we should have more high end beef and pork. Instead of all types of meats you could have in a 35pp bbq buffet. Do hope we could see some changes in future. We love this place where we enjoyed well made quality food.
5
stupidme KIMY
+5
The best Korean BBQ I have had in town so far!! They have nice interior and really clean atmosphere! Didn't feel oily at all. Love their side dishes even wanna ask if I can buy some lol. Around 7-8 meat choices, more then 20+ side dishes and hot dishes choices, 5-6 dessert and sweets at the back. One of the definitely be back restaurants! Will be better to get a reservation beforehand.
5
Joseph Shin
+5
One of the best Korean BBQ buffets in Auckland if not in NZ. Should try this restaurant if you are interested in Korean food. $49 per person rate is not something everyone can afford I think.
5
Eric
+5
randomly found this place the other night, thought just give it a go. In my opinion, korean BBQ is all linked with smoky and noisy dinning environment, everytime, you comr back with smelly clothes. But it is totally different at this place. the deco is much higher standard, clean, quiet, dish arrangement is comfortable, not crowded, nice ambient lightings. There are way more choices of side dishes than most korean bbq places.The flavours are more gentel than the regulars, which I found more acceptable for locals. Meat selection is a bit small, but the meat is fresh, not much sea food, but it was ok for me. A good range of snacks and desserts too. By the way, very clean toilets, which is a great indicator of how clean their kitchen would be like. It shows the owner is very focused the cleaness at very detailed level, huge bonus. The owner is very friendly. He told us the restaurant has been years, which is surprising, it is a bit pity, its location is not in a dinning complex with more public exposure. Honestly, I believe it deserves higher popularity. loved the place, price is reasonable, food is nice, clean and quiet place for gathering eith friends and family. Highly recommended to try it out if you like korean food.
5
Elizabeth Au
+5
It may be the best KBBQ we have had in Auckland so far. Amazing food and ambience with the more modern interior. Everything is tidy and clean. There was a good selection of cooked food and meat, desserts and drinks. The ventilation system also seemed the best out of many KBBQ places we have tried. We went in quite late so not too many people were there but the service was nice and staff were super attentive. We will come again!
5
Phunipa Bhurishawarangkul
+5
Good Korean buffet bbq . I recommended
5
Giang Nguyen
+5
One of the better Korean BBQ buffets in Auckland. The meat quality is quite good, same goes with the side dishes. I was surprised as there are some side dishes you wouldn't find at other BBQ places (spicy rice cake, soba, and even marinated crab). Only slight disappointment is the small dessert selection. It's pretty pricey but worth it for the quality. If you're familiar with Korean food, this restaurant should not disappoint.
5
Caleb Bird
+5
Stopped in for a impromptu dinner with my partner to avoid the rush hour traffic. Set up was lovely as where the staff who explianed how the sittings worked and advised as long as we can finish by 7.20pm then its all go!! The tables are well set up with cookers in the middle , They have a large range of cooked and raw food to cook at you table along with Tice and sauces. $39pp but wednesdays the ladys dine for $29 The Manager was very friendly and the staff very attentive

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Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Thursday:
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Friday:
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Saturday:
05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sunday:
05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

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