We Picked 9 Old-School Mississippi Chinese Buffets Where Families Still Leave Stuffed For Cheap
Our first plan was a quick bite, but a plain strip-mall sign with a red lantern in the window changed the whole afternoon. Inside sat steam tables stretching farther than we expected, crawfish next to lo mein, and soft-serve waiting at the end.
Across Mississippi, the old-school Chinese buffet is still one of the easiest ways to feed a whole family, from picky kids to grandparents, without draining the wallet. We rounded up nine that keep that tradition going strong.
1. Grand Buffet Sushi & Grill – Horn Lake/Southaven
Hundreds of dishes line the steam tables at this DeSoto County stop, just minutes south of the Memphis line. Chinese favorites share space with American comfort food and Japanese sushi, so nobody in the group has to settle.
What sets it apart? The mix leans Southern in a fun way.
You may spot all-you-can-eat crawfish near the fried rice, sugary Chinese donuts on the dessert side, and ice cream for the kids who saved room. A Mongolian barbecue station lets older children pick their own noodles and veggies, while a salad bar keeps things lighter for anyone watching portions.
Prices typically fall in the $10 to $20 per person range, which can stretch nicely for a family of five. Hours run from 11 AM daily, closing at 10 PM most nights and 10:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Sunday afternoons and Saturday evenings tend to be busiest, so a weeknight dinner often means shorter lines.
Parking is free and usually plentiful, and high chairs and a kids’ menu are on hand. A private dining room can help with birthday gatherings.
Families driving in from Olive Branch, Southaven, or even Tunica can make this an easy Saturday lunch plan.
2. King Buffet
Raw oysters on ice at a Chinese buffet might sound surprising anywhere else, but on the Mississippi Gulf Coast it feels exactly right. King Buffet, tucked along Eisenhower Drive in Biloxi, pairs the usual Chinese standards with coastal touches like fresh oysters and baked catfish.
Picture a laid-back Sunday after a morning on the beach. Sandy flip-flops, a hungry crew, and a dining room that stays casual and fairly quiet.
The spread includes sushi, seafood, a salad bar, and desserts, so grandparents can go for catfish while kids stick with sweet-and-sour chicken.
Budget-wise, expect roughly $10 to $20 per person. Doors open at 11 AM every day and close at 8:30 PM, which suits early-dinner families well.
Weekday mornings are usually calm, while Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons draw bigger crowds.
Practical perks help too. High chairs are available, reservations are accepted for larger groups, and a private dining room works for reunions or team parties.
Free parking is usually easy to find, and takeout is offered if the little ones fade before dessert. From Gulfport or Ocean Springs, the drive is short enough for a spur-of-the-moment lunch run.
3. Ichiban Sushi & Chinese Buffet
Sleek decor gives this Rankin County buffet a slightly dressier feel, yet the prices stay firmly in family territory. Located on Riverwind Drive in Pearl, about 15 minutes east of downtown Jackson, it makes an easy stop for metro families.
Crab puffs and pot stickers are standouts, and the sushi bar offers rolls like the Alaskan Roll. For kids who wrinkle their noses at anything unfamiliar, there are wings, pizza, and other American picks.
Fresh fruit, desserts, and ice cream round out the final lap.
A few small touches stand out. The restrooms even stock complimentary mouthwash and cups, a detail most buffets skip.
Tea selections are strong, and service tends to move quickly.
Hours split into lunch and dinner. Monday through Thursday it runs 11 AM to 2:30 PM, then 5 to 9 PM, with slightly later closings on weekends.
Plan around that afternoon gap so nobody arrives to locked doors.
Expect about $10 to $20 per person. Free parking is usually easy, high chairs are available, and reservations are accepted.
Weekday lunches tend to be the quietest window for families with toddlers.
4. Super King Buffet
Steam rising off nearly every tray is the first thing you notice here, and it’s a good sign. The hot foods stay hot, the cold items stay chilled, and the seasoning tends to land right where it should.
Super King Buffet sits on Hardy Street in Hattiesburg, a busy corridor near the University of Southern Mississippi. The spacious dining room handles big families and college groups with room to spare.
Chinese dishes share the line with Japanese items, a sushi bar, and a hibachi grill.
Kids tend to gravitate toward one feature above all: the ice cream machine. Letting them build their own cone can be the highlight of the meal, and it keeps dessert simple for parents.
Timing matters at this one. It’s closed Mondays, and service runs in two shifts from Tuesday through Sunday, 11 AM to 2:30 PM and then from 5 PM.
Dinner closes at 9 PM most nights and 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Lunch often offers the best value for bigger groups. Takeout isn’t offered and reservations aren’t taken, so plan to dine in.
Free parking and high chairs make arrival easy for families coming from Petal or Purvis.
5. New China Buffet
Around $12 for a lunch buffet has been one of the friendliest price points in northeast Mississippi, and this Tupelo spot on North Gloster Street keeps that kind of value in reach. Prices generally land between $10 and $20 per person depending on the meal.
Walk in and the dining room tends to surprise people. It’s large and laid-back but noticeably pretty, with a polished interior that feels a step above the typical strip-center buffet.
Staff keep fresh trays rotating out steadily.
Food leans toward familiar comfort. There’s seafood, Chinese staples, American favorites, sushi, and vegan noodles, plus a fresh fruit and salad bar for anyone wanting a lighter plate.
Dessert is a strong suit, which kids will appreciate.
Parents of little ones get extra help here. Changing tables and high chairs are available, a real convenience for families with babies in tow.
A private dining room and reservations make birthday lunches simpler to organize.
Hours are 11 AM to 9 PM most days, with 9:30 PM closings on Fridays and Saturdays. Weekdays are usually calm, while Sunday afternoons fill quickly after church.
Free parking is typically plentiful, and folks from Saltillo or Verona can arrive in minutes.
6. China Buffet II
Road trippers on I-20 have a reliable refuel stop in Meridian. China Buffet II sits right on North Frontage Road, making it an easy exit for families heading between Jackson and Alabama.
The format is refreshingly straightforward. A traditional buffet line runs from spring rolls to sesame chicken, then branches into seafood like mussels, boiled shrimp, and crawfish.
Cheesy shrimp, crab rangoon, spare ribs, fresh melon, and chocolate ice cream also appear on the rotation, and trays get refreshed often.
Why does it make this list? Simplicity and speed.
Service is quick, counter service is available alongside table service, and a kids’ menu helps the youngest eaters. Free disposable gloves at the buffet are a small but tidy touch.
Most meals fall in the $10 to $20 per person range. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10:45 AM to 8:30 PM, and it’s closed Mondays, so double-check before a road-trip stop.
Families get plenty of free parking and high chairs. Takeout and delivery are both offered for nights when sitting down isn’t happening.
Saturday mornings tend to be the quietest time, while Sunday afternoons and Friday evenings run busiest.
7. China Buffet
A to-go box you can pack however you like, often around $16, tells you a lot about this Vicksburg favorite. It’s built for folks who want a big meal without a big bill.
Located on South Frontage Road near I-20, China Buffet works as a sit-down, all-you-can-eat stop for families touring the Vicksburg area. The line blends Chinese fare with Japanese sushi and hibachi-grilled items, and Southern crossovers show up too, including crawfish and catfish.
Coconut shrimp is a standout worth circling back for. Meat and vegetable dishes, fresh fruit, desserts, and American classics mean even a cautious eater can build a full plate.
A separate menu also carries plenty of seafood options.
Hours need a quick check before leaving home. It opens at 11 AM and stays closed on Tuesdays.
Most days close at 9 PM, with Fridays and Saturdays running until 10 PM.
Budget roughly $10 to $20 per person, and remember big groups add up quickly, so lunch may be the smarter move. Free parking, high chairs, and reservations make logistics easy.
The dining room stays casual and fairly quiet, a welcome break after a long drive.
8. Hibachi Buffet
Watching a chef work the grill right in front of you turns an ordinary lunch into a little show. That live cooking is the signature of Hibachi Buffet, found on Highway 45 North in Columbus, in the Golden Triangle of east Mississippi.
Newly remodeled, the restaurant now offers a bigger space and fresh decor. The spread covers rice and noodle dishes, soup, bacon-wrapped shrimp, pepper steak, and so many chicken varieties it can be hard to choose.
Salads, fresh fruit, desserts, and sushi fill out the rest.
Kids usually love the grill action most. Older children can pick favorites and watch them cooked, while younger ones stick with fried rice and fruit.
Grandparents may appreciate the relatively quiet atmosphere during weekday evenings.
Hours are generous and easy to remember: 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM every day of the week. Sunday afternoon draws the biggest crowd, so a weeknight visit can mean more elbow room.
Prices generally run $10 to $20 per person. Parking is free and usually plentiful, and high chairs are available.
Families from Starkville or West Point can make the drive in roughly half an hour.
9. Bo Bo Chinese Restaurant | Sushi
Small-town cozy is the mood in Brookhaven, where Bo Bo Chinese Restaurant sits on Brookway Boulevard, about an hour south of Jackson along I-55. It’s the kind of place where the buffet feels like part of the community routine.
Shrimp lovers, take note. Coconut shrimp, shrimp fried rice, shrimp egg foo young, and boiled shrimp all earn attention, and boiled crawfish can show up too.
The menu adds favorites like chicken lo mein, egg drop soup, and a Bo Bo Fried Combo.
Care goes into the line itself. Fried and sauced items are arranged so they hold up better, and staff keep the area wiped down throughout service.
Because it’s self-serve, kids can pick exactly what they want without waiting.
Expect $10 to $20 per person. Hours run 11 AM to 9 PM most days, stretching to 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Weekday mornings are typically calm, while weekend evenings get lively.
A kids’ menu, high chairs, and a private dining room help families of every size. Free parking is usually easy, reservations are accepted, and takeout or delivery covers busy school nights.
Folks from McComb or Wesson can make it a quick family outing.