Sakura Buffet in Salinas, CA

4.1(1,917)Salinas, CA
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Rated 4.1 stars based on 1917 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Casual dining
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Salinas, CA • 4.1★
Sakura Buffet in Salinas, California offers a delightful Chinese buffet experience that's perfect for families and friends. With a relaxed atmosphere, this buffet restaurant is great for casual dining. All-you-can-eat options abound, with a variety of dishes to satisfy any craving. Whether you're in the mood for vegetarian food or seafood, Sakura Buffet has something for everyone. Reviewers rave about the simple and cozy atmosphere, and the fact that there are often seats available. With a nice assortment of food options, this buffet is a great choice for lunch, dinner, or brunch. Come and get some crab or seafood - it's a treat for any seafood lover!
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
1433 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906, USA, Salinas, Salinas, California
Phone
(831) 443-3880
Today
10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Rating
4.1 (1,917 reviews)

What stands out

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Great for families

Kid-friendly and family-oriented

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Before you go

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday
10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Dogs AllowedCurbside Pickup

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Reviews

1,917 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the atmosphere like at Sakura Buffet?

The atmosphere is simple, cozy, and relaxed, more suited for family or friends rather than a fancy or formal setting.

How is the variety of food options at Sakura Buffet?

The variety of food options is nice, with a range of dishes including sushi and seafood.

Is Sakura Buffet suitable for families with children?

Yes, the atmosphere is relaxed and suited for family, but some reviewers have noted that other customers' children can be loud and unruly.

Is the service at Sakura Buffet friendly?

One reviewer found the staff to be rude, while another had a good experience in the past but not on their most recent visit.

How is the food quality at Sakura Buffet?

One reviewer found the food to be amazing, while another had a poor experience with empty food trays.

Is Sakura Buffet a good value for the price?

One reviewer thinks that the price is fine, considering the variety of food options.

Is the food at Sakura Buffet decent for the price?

The food is pretty decent for the price, especially considering it is a buffet with a variety of options.

Do I need to make a reservation at Sakura Buffet?

A reservation is not needed unless you're going to bring a large party.

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How much does it cost to eat at Sakura Buffet?

The cost can vary, but one reviewer paid $48 for 2 people on a Wednesday.

What happens if I try to take food out of the restaurant?

One reviewer was told they needed to pay extra for taking food out, and the staff took the food out of their hands when they refused to pay.

Can I expect the food trays to be refilled at Sakura Buffet?

One reviewer found that the food trays were empty and not refilled despite asking the staff.

How busy is Sakura Buffet on weekdays?

One reviewer found it not particularly busy on a Wednesday at 6:30.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

63 places nearby (finance, food, government, healthcare, services)

Banking

Bay Federal Credit Union

Bank

1524 North Main Street

~0.4 miMo-Th 09:00-17:00; We 10:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-15:00;Su off
Wells Fargo

Bank

~0.4 mi
Monterey Credit Union

Bank

1566 North Main Street

~0.5 mi

Money services

Noa Noa Envios

Money Transfer

North Main Street

~0.4 mi
Coinstar

Payment Terminal

~0.4 mi
Website

Insurance

Dennis H Dominguez Insurance

Insurance

~0.4 mi

Restaurants

Saigon Noodles

Restaurant

~240 ft
Subway

Fast Food

1403 North Main Street

~310 ftMo-Su 08:00-21:00
Carlitos II

Restaurant

51 West Curtis Street

~0.4 mi
Crab Bucket

Restaurant

~0.5 mi
Deli Delicious

Fast Food

North Main Street

~0.5 mi
Little Caesars

Fast Food

1578 North Main Street

~0.5 miMo-Su 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00
Golden China Restaurant

Restaurant

~0.5 mi
Blazin' Bagelz

Fast Food

1110 Northridge Mall

~0.6 miMo-Su 07:00-18:00
+1 831 449 1110

Bars & Pubs

Cork N' Bottle

Alcohol

North Main Street

~0.4 mi
Bozzos Liquor

Alcohol

~0.5 mi

Specialty Food

Ron's Meat Market

Butcher

North Main Street

~0.4 mi

Bakeries & Desserts

Crumbl Cookies

Pastry

North Main Street

~0.4 mi
Cake Express

Bakery

North Main Street

~0.4 mi
See's Candies

Confectionery

1570 North Main Street

~0.5 miMo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00

Cafes & Coffee

Starbucks

Cafe

1546 North Main Street

~0.4 mi
+1 831-442-7500Website

Government offices

Central Coast Immigration Services

Government

~0.4 mi

Emergency services

Fire Station

Fire Station

10 West Laurel Drive

~0.5 mi

Other healthcare

BC Spa

Massage

~0.5 mi
Massage Therapy Services

Massage

~0.5 mi
Massage therapy

Massage

North Main Street

~0.6 mi

Specialists

Coastal Dental Care

Dentist

1244 North Main Street

~0.5 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.5 mi
Website

Other services

The UPS Store

Copyshop

~0.5 mi
Iconic Designs Marketing Group, Ltd.

Yes

~0.6 mi

Hair services

Bladez Salon and Barbershop

Hairdresser

~0.4 mi
Hue's Hair and Nails

Hairdresser

1191 North Main Street

~0.5 miMo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-14:00

Beauty & spa

Wayne's College of Beauty Inc

Beauty

~0.4 mi
Sukh Beauty Spa

Beauty

1574 North Main Street

~0.5 mi
+1 831 800 3821
Hollywood Nails

Beauty

1576 North Main Street

~0.5 miMo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su off
+1 831 443 1322

Legal services

Bay Area Immigration

Lawyer

~0.4 mi

Real estate services

Masako Takemura

Estate Agent

~0.4 mi

Employment & recruitment

Spherion

Employment Agency

1191 North Main Street

~0.5 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:00;Sa,Su off
+1 831 444 6000Website

Sports & recreation

Playground

Playground

~0.3 mi
Sports field

Pitch

~0.3 mi
Playground

Playground

~0.5 mi

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~0.5 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.5 mi

General retail

Dollar Tree

Variety Store

~110 ftMo-Su 08:00-21:00
Website
LBC Salinas

Mall

~0.4 mi
Steve's Filipino Asian Market

Marketplace

~0.4 mi
Target

Department Store

1640 North Main Street

~0.6 miSu 7:00-22:00; Mo 8:00-22:00; Tu-Th 7:00-24:00; Fr 7:00-20:00; Sa off
+1 831-442-0547Website
Dollar Tree

Variety Store

East Laurel Drive

~0.6 mi
Juquilita Market

Marketplace

~0.6 mi

Specialty stores

Mi Fiesta Smoke Shop

Tobacco

1403 North Main Street

~290 ft
Current Comics

Collector

~0.4 mi
Smokin Up Smoke Shop

Tobacco

~0.5 mi

Gyms & fitness centers

In-Shape

Fitness Centre

~0.3 mi

Martial arts studios

Salinas Martial Arts Center

Dojo

~0.4 mi

Sports facilities

Big 5 Sporting Goods

Sports

1000 Northridge Mall

~0.5 miMo-Tu 9:00-22:00; We-Th 8:30-22:00; Fr 8:00-20:00; Sa off; Su 8:30-20:00
+1 831 449 6767Website

Other transportation

Salinas Motorcycle Center

Motorcycle

~0.4 mi
+1-866-394-2442Website

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.5 mi

Vehicle parts & accessories

O'Reilly Auto Parts

Car Parts

1100 Northridge Mall

~0.6 mi

Other utilities

Redbox

Vending Machine

~0.4 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Valero

Fuel

~0.5 mi
Website
Exxon

Fuel

1240 North Main Street

~0.5 mi
Charging station

Charging Station

~0.5 mi

Storage & lockers

Amazon Locker

Parcel Locker

~0.6 mi