Honolulu's Chinese buffet scene reflects the island's deep Cantonese and Sichuan roots, anchored by Chinatown institutions that have served generations. From dim sum carts to hot pot spreads, these buffets deliver quantity and quality in equal measure.
Panda Cuisine top-pick
Mon-Sun 11AM-10PM
Panda Cuisine is the go-to Chinese buffet in Honolulu, running for decades. The spread covers Cantonese standards alongside local-Chinese favorites like honey walnut shrimp and salt pepper squid. Weekend dim sum carts are the main draw.
Imperial Garden Restaurant best-value
Mon-Sun 11AM-10PM
Imperial Garden offers a substantial buffet with strong dim sum service. The har gow and shu mai are hand-folded, and the buffet line includes regional Chinese dishes you will not find at typical strip-mall buffets. Clean, spacious, and consistently packed with locals.
Golden Palace hidden-gem
Mon-Sun 11AM-10PM
Golden Palace serves up a massive Chinese buffet that draws families from across the island. The selection is broad — roast meats, noodle stations, steamed fish, and a dessert station with local Chinese pastries. A solid neighborhood standby that does volume without sacrificing basics.