Lin's Grand Buffet - Mesa

"Half the time I have been the hot table is not working so if it is not right now fresh it’s cold. Also they do not have crab legs or oysters like the website says. If you want more than your first drink you need to let the “server” know ahead of time. Par rate buffet. Very nice decor and bathrooms are usually clean."

"Great Buffet Selection, but be prepared for a crowd on a Sunday. Went to Lin's Chinese restaurant on a Sunday, and it was definitely buzzing! Lots of people there enjoying the buffet. The food selection itself was impressive - they have a wide variety of dishes, including some tasty Korean barbecue options. I really enjoyed their orange chicken variations, the Mongolian beef, sauteed shrimp, and the octopus! Everything I tried was cooked well and had good flavor. Be aware that the price point is around $20 per person, which might seem a bit high, but considering the extensive buffet options, it's understandable. Now, for a heads up: the place gets packed, so be prepared for a wait and a lively atmosphere. Also, cleanliness wasn't the strong suit - the floors could've been kept tidier, and the restrooms needed attention. However, if you're primarily focused on a wide selection of tasty Chinese food, including some Korean barbecue, and don't mind a bustling environment, Lin's offers a great spread at a reasonable price."

"The food was amazing. We've been to Lin Buffet before in Phoenix. The atmosphere was spoiled by the filth on the floor, used plates piled up on most tables. Staff was very slow to clean up tables of people who had left awhile ago. We were asked about refills on our waters but it was only when I asked about when did the removal of used plates happen, did someone come and remove our stack of plates. I don't know what the staffing situation was but it was yucky looking around this place as we dined. No server touched the napkin on the floor or food on the floor at the table across from us. Then there was this whine that went on forever. Just as I got up to complain to the hostess about it, it stopped. No effort to trouble shoot it was made. I'm told not all people hear it. At least the food was good."

"It's been more than 10yrs since we had buffet in AZ. It wasn't that bad. They have seafood options. Shrimp, crabs... My favorite is the shrimp coconut. Great dessert selections as well. Soft-serve ice cream. Plenty of parking spot."