Zen Buffet - Monrovia

This is my second visit in two years. Both visits made me pleasantly full. The food is great and the price is fair. Nice fresh and hot to mention too many artic... read more This is my second visit in two years. Both visits made me pleasantly full. The food is great and the price is fair. Nice fresh and hot to mention too many articles. The waitress keeps your drinks full and table free from used plates. I'll be right back.

The buffet offers a decent selection, but it doesn’t have that wow factor. I’m not entirely convinced that it justifies the $20 price tag for a Sunday meal. The... read more The buffet offers a decent selection, but it doesn’t have that wow factor. I’m not entirely convinced that it justifies the $20 price tag for a Sunday meal. The crab legs were tasty, but the butter served wasn’t the warm, clarified type you’d typically expect. The prime rib was underwhelming, so I didn’t go back for seconds. The sushi selection was quite good, and the standard offerings you’d find at Chinese buffets were also satisfactory. The atmosphere and service were nice. Overall, it’s better than many Chinese buffets I've been to, but it doesn’t stand out as something exceptional. I’d rate it a 4, leaning more towards a 3.5.

Great experience for authentic Japanese cuisine at a reasonable price. Buffet offers a variety of popular dishes. Cosy atmosphere for the whole family. read more Great experience for authentic Japanese cuisine at a reasonable price. Buffet offers a variety of popular dishes. Cosy atmosphere for the whole family.

We went out for lunch and found a lovely place with great food. My two younger children enjoyed their meals as well, so we have no complaints. It was definitely... read more We went out for lunch and found a lovely place with great food. My two younger children enjoyed their meals as well, so we have no complaints. It was definitely worth it! I really enjoy dining here.

This place is nice. I gave it 4 stars because the food is always cold whenever we visit. However, the food is really good! read more This place is nice. I gave it 4 stars because the food is always cold whenever we visit. However, the food is really good!