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News and dispatches from the world of all-you-can-eat dining.


October 2, 2026

KanSha Sushi Targets October 10 Opening in Evansville, IN’s Former Coconuts Space

Local reporting lists AYCE Japanese dining, with adult weekday lunch at $20.99 and dinner at $30.99.

KanSha Sushi is targeting an October 10 grand opening on North Green River Road, according to local food reporter Brian Buxton. The former music-and-movie store is being converted for made-to-order all-you-can-eat sushi and Japanese dishes.

October 2, 2026

Hot Pot Spot Opens in Rapid City, SD’s Former Denny’s With AYCE Tabletop Cooking

The Colorado-rooted restaurant group offers 11 broths, sliced meats and a build-your-own sauce bar.

Rapid City’s former Denny’s on North LaCrosse Street now houses Hot Pot Spot. The September opening brings a Colorado restaurant group’s all-you-can-eat hot pot format to the city, with diners cooking ingredients in broth at the table.

October 2, 2026

Hiro Japanese Buffet Temporarily Closes After Renovation-Related Water Damage in Aurora, CO

The family restaurant says repairs and remodeling continue, with a reopening date still pending.

Hiro Japanese Buffet says rain entered through a roof section opened during remodeling, causing serious interior damage. The Aurora restaurant is temporarily closed while it makes repairs and continues renovations, with no reopening date announced.

October 2, 2026

Jiang Niu BBQ Adds Copper Hot Pot at Two Chicago, IL Restaurants

Chinatown and Lincoln Park diners can combine AYCE barbecue and hot pot for $39.99.

Jiang Niu BBQ has added Northern Chinese copper hot pot and self-service ingredient coolers at its Chinatown and Lincoln Park restaurants. The AYCE combination costs $39.99, with a weekday happy-hour price and an Orland Park upgrade still ahead.

October 2, 2026

Gangnam Opens at Site of Former Hibachi Buffet & Grill in Chantilly, VA

The Sully Place restaurant continues buffet dining at a location associated with the format since 2011.

Gangnam AYCE Buffet is operating in Chantilly’s former Hibachi Buffet & Grill space. The Sully Place restaurant offers a pan-Asian spread with sushi, hibachi-style food and other hot dishes, continuing the address’s established buffet use.

October 2, 2026

Casino.org Offers a $5,000 Las Vegas, NV Buffet-Review Prize That Includes Travel

The Halloween contest covers a two-night trip and four buffet reviews, with entries closing October 31.

Casino.org’s Halloween contest will send one winner to review four Las Vegas buffets. The advertised $5,000 is the total package, including airfare and hotel, with part of the payment held until the assignment is completed.

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