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

September 26, 2026

Rani Mahal’s Long-Promised All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Moves Closer in Wellesley, Massachusetts

The buffet was promised before opening, confirmed by the owner in July and is now physically in place.

Rani Mahal’s promised Wellesley buffet appears to be moving closer to launch. The restaurant advertised a lunch buffet before opening, its owner confirmed an upcoming fixed-price AYCE format in July, and a buffet setup is now installed.

September 26, 2026

Olive Garden Proposed for Former UNO Site in Webster, New York

The 200-plus-seat restaurant is scheduled for Webster Planning Board review on Oct. 6.

Olive Garden wants to build a 200-plus-seat restaurant on the former UNO Pizzeria site in Webster, New York. The project remains proposed and is scheduled for Planning Board review Oct. 6, with no opening date announced.

September 26, 2026

Mukja Korean Barbeque Opens Second Location in Lakewood, Washington With AYCE Wagyu

The former New Gangnam BBQ has a new operator, renovated dining room and upgraded unlimited menu.

Mukja Korean Barbeque has replaced longtime New Gangnam BBQ in Lakewood, adding a renovated dining room, house-made banchan and Wagyu cuts within its all-you-can-eat packages. A formal grand-opening promotion begins Oct. 1.

September 26, 2026

Jalsa Indian Kitchen Launches $19.99 Weekend Buffet in Somerdale NJ

The two-year-old Indian restaurant has added its first recurring buffet without dropping the regular menu.

Jalsa Indian Kitchen has launched its first recurring weekend lunch buffet in Somerdale. The $19.99 spread runs Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while the restaurant’s regular à-la-carte menu remains available.

September 26, 2026

Disneyland Sets 2026 Holiday Buffet Season at Goofy’s Kitchen and Storytellers Cafe

Holiday character buffets run Nov. 16 through Jan. 3, with reservations opening Oct. 1.

Disneyland Resort has set its 2026 holiday buffet season for Nov. 16 through Jan. 3. Goofy’s Kitchen will serve festive breakfast, brunch and dinner buffets, while Storytellers Cafe adds Daisy and Mickey holiday character meals.

September 26, 2026

Alma Gaúcha Plans Third Massachusetts Brazilian Steakhouse at Natick Mall

The roughly 200-seat restaurant would pair unlimited rodízio meats with a full buffet and salad bar.

Alma Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse is planning a third Massachusetts location at Natick Mall. The roughly 200-seat project would combine unlimited rodízio meats with a full buffet, salad bar, large bar area and outdoor patio.