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Okay, so you know how Old Country Buffet died a slow, cheesy death? Well—rise from the ashes—United Buffet in Woodbridge took over that space and gave it a full glow-up. And let me tell you, this ain’t your grandma’s buffet.
Walk in, pay first—boom. Revolutionary. Pick your own seat, get your own soda, no server side-eye if you go back for your fifth plate.
Dinner’s just 21 bucks and includes a drink—and as an Asian who grew up cracking crab like it’s a sport, I lost my mind when I saw they had Blue Crab. And yes—the crab roe was on point. That alone is worth the entry fee.
They’ve also got crawfish, mussels, clams that were surprisingly fresh, and oysters that didn’t taste like sadness. And the pho station? Legit. Broth’s actually flavorful. I slurped like no one was watching—except my friend, who definitely was.
There’s steak, bulgogi, teriyaki chicken, fried flounder, chilled shrimp, steamed turbot, noodles, wontons—it’s like 14 cuisines had a baby and it grew up delicious.
I skipped dessert ‘cause I got too full—but there’s a chocolate fountain and an ice cream machine that looked like it came straight outta Disneyland. Kids were going feral.
Bottom line? It’s clean, it’s upscale-ish, and it’s a buffet where you can eat crab until your soul is healed. United Buffet? Solid 9 outta 10 for seafood lovers. Just wear stretchy pants.
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