King Buffet of Salt Lake in South Salt Lake, UT

4.1(3,373)South Salt Lake, UT
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Solid choice

Rated 4.1 stars based on 3373 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

South Salt Lake, UT • 4.1★
King Buffet of Salt Lake is a premier dining destination in South Salt Lake, Utah, serving up an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet experience unlike any other. With a rating of 4.1 and over 3373 reviews, it's clear that this Chinese restaurant has won over the hearts of locals and visitors alike. From classic Chinese dishes to a Mongolian grill, the variety at King Buffet of Salt Lake is unmatched. The staff keeps things well stocked, and the place is always clean, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for all.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
3620 S State St, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA, Sugar House, South Salt Lake, Utah
Phone
(801) 905-1186
Today
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Rating
4.1 (3,373 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

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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
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Curbside PickupDogs Allowed

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Reviews

3,373 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What kind of food can I expect at King Buffet of Salt Lake?

The restaurant offers a variety of classic Chinese dishes and a Mongolian grill, as well as a sushi bar and other options.

How is the service at King Buffet of Salt Lake?

Reviews are mixed, with some mentioning enthusiastic and happy staff, while others had negative experiences with management and specific requests.

What is the quality of the Chinese food at King Buffet of Salt Lake?

One reviewer mentioned the Chinese food is American-style and not authentic, while another reviewer enjoyed the food.

Are there any issues with food availability at King Buffet of Salt Lake?

One reviewer mentioned the cold mussels were not refilled, and another reviewer had an issue with a specific request.

Will I be satisfied with the food options at King Buffet of Salt Lake?

Reviews are mixed, with some reviewers enjoying the food and others finding it bland.

Is the food at King Buffet of Salt Lake fresh?

According to some reviews, the food at King Buffet of Salt Lake tastes fresh, with one reviewer mentioning it's a great spot for a fresh buffet meal.

Is King Buffet of Salt Lake clean?

One reviewer mentioned the place was clean and the staff kept things well stocked.

How is the sushi bar at King Buffet of Salt Lake?

One reviewer mentioned the sushi bar was decent.

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Can I get fried rice at the hibachi grill at King Buffet of Salt Lake?

One reviewer was refused fried rice at the hibachi grill, with the option only being fried noodles.

How is the management at King Buffet of Salt Lake?

One reviewer had a negative experience with a manager, who they saw eating at the buffet and not attending to their table.

Will I get sick from eating at King Buffet of Salt Lake?

One reviewer mentioned they always get diarrhea after eating at the restaurant, but still finds it worth it.

Can I get a refill on certain dishes at King Buffet of Salt Lake?

One reviewer mentioned the cold mussels were not refilled during their visit.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

86 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

Chinese Gate

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Artwork

Artwork

~0.4 mi

Banking

Zions Bank

Atm

~0.3 mi
Brighton Bank

Bank

93 W 3300 South

~0.5 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su off; PH off

Money services

UT Envíos de Dinero

Money Transfer

3339 S State Street

~0.4 mi
Oportun

Money Lender

3315 S State Street

~0.5 miMo-Fr 11:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off
+1-385-474-2229
Liquid Loans

Money Lender

3311 S State Street

~0.5 miMo-Th 10:00-18:00; Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-15:00; Su off
+1-801-953-1219

Bars & Pubs

Tailgate Tavern

Bar

3550 S State Street

~530 ftMo-Su 11:00-25:00
+1-801-290-2531Website
Second Summit Hard Cider Co.

Bar

4010 Main Street

~0.6 miMo-Th, Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-23:00
+18012619623Website

Bakeries & Desserts

Tous les Jours

Bakery

~670 ft

Restaurants

bb.q Chicken

Restaurant

3490 South State Street

~1000 ftMo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
+1 385-474-7917Website
Ay Guey

Restaurant

~1000 ft
Jang Soo Jang Korean Restaurant

Restaurant

58 East 3750 South

~0.3 miMo off; Tu-Th 11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-20:00
+1 801-281-5574Website
Kai Mai

Restaurant

3432 State Street

~0.3 mi
Website
Ichiban Sushi

Restaurant

3432 State Street

~0.3 mi
Website
Ombu Hot Pot

Restaurant

~0.3 mi
Chinese Taste

Restaurant

~0.3 mi
Website
Oishi Ramen

Restaurant

3424 S State Street

~0.3 mi
Website
Thai Better

Restaurant

3410 State Street

~0.3 mi
+1 385-218-4359
Chengdu Hotpot & BBQ

Restaurant

7410 S State St

~0.3 mi
Heaya Ramen & Rice Bowl

Restaurant

3410 South State St

~0.3 mi
Baek Ri Hyang

Restaurant

~0.3 miMo, Tu 11:00-15:00, 17:00-20:30; Fr 11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-15:00, 16:00-21:00; Su 11:00-15:00, 16:00-20:30
+1 801-883-9693

Grocery & Markets

R&F Mart

Supermarket

3435 Main Street

~0.3 mi
+1-801-232-8997Website
Chinatown Supermarket

Supermarket

3390 South State Street

~0.4 miMo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr-Su 08:30-21:00
+1 801-906-8788Website
El Barakah

Supermarket

3330 Main Street

~0.5 mi
Middle Eastern Bakery & Groceries

Supermarket

~0.5 mi

Cafes & Coffee

AbouTea

Tea

3424 S State Street

~0.3 mi
Sweet and Cool

Cafe

3410 South State Street

~0.3 miSu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Sweethoney Dessert

Cafe

3390 State Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 13:00-21:30
+1 801-410-8136Website
Tiger Sugar

Cafe

3390 South State Street

~0.4 mi
Website
85°C Bakery Cafe

Cafe

3390 South State Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 08:00-21:00
+1 385-355-9991Website
Vertical Deli

Cafe

3245 State Street

~0.6 miMo-Su 09:00-21:00
+1-385-500-2794Website

Government offices

Salt Lake County Division of Youth Services

Government

~0.4 mi

Mental health & counseling

Teenscope South Day Treatment

Counselling

~0.5 mi
Teenscope South Youth Residential Treatment

Counselling

~0.5 mi
Odyssey House Meadowbrook

Counselling

~0.5 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

ParaQuad Mobility

Medical Supply

~0.5 mi
+1 801-487-0111

Other services

RK Marine

Boat

~730 ft
Abdi Bro's Market

Yes

~940 ft
Chillin Time

Yes

~0.3 mi
Treasures N Creations

New Age

3419 South State Street

~0.3 miTu 14:00-20:00; We-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
+1-801-679-1717Website
Crone's Hollow

New Age

~0.4 miMo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Hilda B. Jones Center

Events Venue

382 Baird Circle

~0.4 mi
The Laundry

Laundry

~0.5 mi

Beauty & spa

Cici Salon

Beauty

~0.3 mi
EJ Nails

Beauty

3313 S State Street

~0.5 mi

Hair services

Perfect Clips

Hairdresser

~0.5 mi

Commercial services

Commercial kitchen

Commercial Kitchen

~0.4 mi

Employment & recruitment

TalentTeam

Employment Agency

91 W 3300 South

~0.5 mi
+1-801-574-2779Website

Financial & accounting services

AMT Processing & TAX Services

Tax Advisor

3269 S Main Street

~0.6 mi

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~0.3 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.3 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.3 mi

General retail

Family Dollar

Variety Store

70 E 3750 South

~0.2 miMo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
+1-801-290-4039

Clothing & fashion

Icy Society

Shoes

3410 South State Street

~0.3 mi
Website
Aztec Highway

Clothes

89 W 3300 South

~0.5 mi
+1-801-466-2235Website

Specialty stores

Home Goods and Gift Outlet Store

Gift

~0.4 mi
Ismoke

Tobacco

3435 S State Street

~0.4 mi
+1-385-474-7793
Vape on State

Tobacco

3305 S State Street

~0.5 mi
+1-385-528-3868
Tobacco Store

Tobacco

~0.6 mi
Benchmark Books

Books

3269 S Main Street

~0.6 mi

Home & garden

Standard Restaurant Supply

Houseware

~0.4 mi

Electronics & technology

Game Changerz

Video Games

3309 S State Street

~0.5 miMo-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00
+1-801-433-3020Website
Demolition Games

Games

85 W 3300 South

~0.5 miMo-Su 11:00-21:00
+1-385-229-4739
Batteries Plus Bulbs

Electronics

293 East 3300 South

~0.6 mi
Website

Sports facilities

Freeheel Life

Sports

~0.3 mi

Martial arts studios

Sil Lum Kung Fu Kwoon

Dojo

~0.4 mi

Gyms & fitness centers

Iron Allies Fitness

Fitness Centre

~0.5 mi

Parking facilities

Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~600 ft
Parking space

Parking Space

~600 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~610 ft
Parking space

Parking Space

~620 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~630 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~650 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~660 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~700 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~730 ft
Parking space

Parking Space

~0.3 mi

Vehicle parts & accessories

AutoZone

Car Parts

3750 S State Street

~0.2 miMo-Sa 07:30-22:00; Su 08:00-22:00
+1-801-262-4448Website

Other transportation

Supreme Automotive

Car

3354 S State Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off
+1-801-613-0083
Express Motors, Inc.

Car

3354 S State Street

~0.4 mi

Vehicle services

Victor's Tires

Tyres

3550 S State Street

~0.4 miMo-Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 08:00-15:00
+1-801-485-2077
Weather Or Not

Car Wash

~0.6 mi24/7

Public transportation

Meadowbrook Bus Station

Bus Station

~0.5 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Texaco

Fuel

~0.5 mi
Chevron

Fuel

~0.5 mi