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News and dispatches from the world of all-you-can-eat dining.
November 1, 2026
Sun Sushi and Grill Plans AYCE Restaurant in Former Phoenix AZ Cantina
A 5,750-square-foot proposal would bring sushi to a longtime West Greenway Road restaurant address.
Sun Sushi and Grill All You Can Eat is proposed for the former Top Shelf Mexican Food & Cantina in west Phoenix. The liquor-license filing identifies the operator and layout, but diners are still waiting on the menu and opening date.
November 1, 2026
Waterman’s Crab House Launches Saturday Land & Sea Buffet in Rock Hall MD
Crab legs, oysters and prime rib headline a $45 buffet as the harbor restaurant explores off-season service.
Waterman’s Crab House in Rock Hall has begun a recurring Saturday Land & Sea Buffet with oysters, crab legs and prime rib. The $45 dinner is also part of a broader off-season push that includes a first-ever Thanksgiving buffet.
November 1, 2026
HANPOT Sets November 1 Grand Opening for AYCE Korean BBQ and Hot Pot in Moore
The former GangNam restaurant address now has confirmed pricing, a $5 combination option and opening promotions.
HANPOT has set November 1 for its grand opening in Moore after an October 10 soft launch. The restaurant has filled in key details: $20.99 weekday lunches, $32.99 dinners, and a limited $5 upgrade for both Korean BBQ and hot pot.
November 1, 2026
Jin Broth Brings Korean Shabu-Shabu to The Marquee Buffet in Astoria Queens NY
The November pop-up pairs an international dinner buffet with clear-beef-broth hot pot.
Jin Broth is teaming with The Marquee Buffet in Astoria for a November dinner pop-up combining Korean shabu-shabu and an international buffet. The menu is already unusually specific, from beef galbi and ropa vieja to somen noodles.
October 31, 2026
HanGo Korean BBQ & Hot Pot Opens in Former Richmond CA Dim Sum Restaurant
The new Pierce Street restaurant brings round-based AYCE dining to the old Saigon Seafood Harbor space.
HanGo Korean BBQ & Hot Pot is operating at 3150 Pierce Street in Richmond, taking over the former Saigon Seafood Harbor restaurant. Its Korean grill-and-hot-pot menu uses an AYCE round-ordering format, although opening-day details and prices remain unconfirmed.
October 31, 2026
Kingdom Sushi Opens Its Tenth Florida Restaurant in Winter Garden
The October 30 debut brings Brazilian-influenced, made-to-order AYCE sushi to Horizon West.
Kingdom Sushi has opened at 9240 Miley Drive in Winter Garden, its tenth Florida location. The newest outpost brings the chain’s made-to-order sushi rodizio, two AYCE tiers and Brazilian-inspired specialties to the growing Horizon West area.
October 31, 2026
Ombu Buffet Closes Its Baton Rouge Location After Nearly Two Years
A notice on the door says permanent, although conflicting reopening messages leave questions.
Ombu Buffet’s Baton Rouge restaurant has closed less than two years after bringing Cajun seafood, sushi and Chinese buffet favorites to South Sherwood Forest Boulevard. A door notice calls the closure permanent, but conflicting reopening claims remain unconfirmed.
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