The ubiquitous Chinese/American/Japanese buffet places in these parts all seem to offer what looks like a great selection of tasty dishes that end up not tasty at all.

 

I know, I know...what do I expect for $14.

 

But there has to be a good one out there somewhere in central jersey.  The best one in my area (East Windsor ShopRite strip mall) closed down from what I heard.  The one in Hamilton across from Cheyenne is ok for sushi, but the regular dishes just don't deserve to be consumed.

 

There must be a better quality place somewhere local.  Anyone have a favorite and why?

The buffet in Toms River on 37 next to the theater is good. A little far but....

Try Ichi Umi in Edison... a little pricier than the others but definitely worth it. 

The Chinese focused buffets all serve the same swill but the Japanese seafood geared buffets are not only better in quality but also in selection.

Try Ichiumi in the Menlo Park mall in Edison, Minado in Little Ferry and Mikkoli in East Brunswick.... and no, it's not all Sushi or Sashimi either.

For a change of pace, there is also Picnic Gardens in the Festival Plaza also in Edison which is a dedicated carnivore's wet dream. A Korean AYCE grilled marinated meat joint where you can choose from over a dozen marinated meat cuts and grill them at your table to your heart's content.

Hope this helps.

Thanks guys, was hoping for something closer, but I'll keep these in mind.

$14 for a buffet? I didn't know Buffet buffeted.

The buffet in Toms River on 37 next to the theater is good. A little far but....

+1 for the one on Rt 37!  Plus, now there is a gun store a block away!

I havent been there in a while but there was a good one in Middletown in the ShopRite shopping plaza on RT 35 They had a pretty decent selection and the food was good. It's been a year or so since ive been there but that place might be worth a shot.