Osaka Seafood Buffet
200 S State College Blvd
Brea, CA 92821
714-672-9698
Osaka Seafood Buffet took over what used to be Bobby McGee's restaurant and night club. Where will the 21 year old now go since Bobby's has closed. They also took over West Coast Seafood Buffet in Hacienda Heights. It's amazing as I look back on type of restaurants I have reviewed on The New Diner or The New Diner 2. When I first started The New Diner, I reviewed a lot of Chinese buffets-many of which are no longer in business. Now I prefer quality food over the buffets. Though, I'm not opposed to going to buffets.
The seafood buffets costs $18.99 on weekends and includes lobster claws and Lobster Thermidor.
Sushi-Crab meat, tuna, shrimp, and yellowtail. All the sushi was ok. Not the top quality sushi or even the freshest, but good for buffet.
Spicy tuna hand roll. This was just ok. The spicy tuna was a bit mushy, either it wasn't fresh or had been sitting on the buffet table for too long.
Green beens- sauteed and welled cooked, not greasy.
Grill sea bass- this was just ok. The bass was a bit overcooked and chewy.
Garlic shrimp- This was amazing. Lots of garlic flavor with red and green peppers added. The shrimp was well cooked, pretty fresh. I would get a to go order for just this garlic shrimp!
Snow crab legs- served warm and fresh. Good amount of meat and not too salty.
Lobster claws-a bit tough and chewy, but I'm not expecting top quality lobster at a buffet.
Fried noodles- pretty basic fried noodles cooked with soy sauce and a small amount of veggies.
Shrimp cocktail- chilled and good tasting. Cocktail sauce needed more kick.
Service is good. The plates were taken away promptly and refills were always coming.
Overall, a pretty good seafood buffet and worth the price if you eat a lot. Somethings I would stay away from like the sushi, but the garlic shrimp is amazing!
