Humble • Asian buffet
Buffetopia Humble: Snow Crab, Oysters & My Favorite Fried Shrimp
I was overdue for a buffet when I found Buffetopia in Humble. The selection was huge, and at $20.99 during my visit, I was excited to see how the food tasted. There were some real winners here—especially the butterfly shrimp, snow crab and salmon—and a couple of things I’d skip.
What I ate
Lo mein, chicken and vegetables
I started with lo mein, rice, chicken, mushrooms and green beans. The noodles were seasoned nicely and still had a good bite. I liked the flavor of the sesame chicken, and even the mushrooms had good flavor. My first plate was a satisfying start.
The fried-food plate
The butterfly shrimp was my favorite of the fried foods. The batter was light and fluffy, and the shrimp tasted buttery without a fishy flavor. I seriously considered going back for a whole plate of them.
I also tried chicken wings, calamari and frog legs. One wing was juicy with a little ginger flavor, while another piece of chicken was drier. The calamari was softer than I wanted and needed lemon. The butterfly shrimp was the one I’d make room for again.
Snow crab and oysters
I really enjoyed the snow crab for a buffet. The legs were on the smaller side, but the meat tasted good and wasn’t too salty. I went back for more.
I mixed cocktail sauce, chili oil, lemon and Tabasco for the oysters. The buffet was busy, and the oysters disappeared quickly between refills. Toward the end of our meal, a new batch came out looking much plumper than the earlier ones.
Salmon sashimi and sushi
The salmon was a win: soft, buttery and without a fishy taste. I went back for more of that, too. The California roll didn’t work as well for me because the rice was too mushy.
Crawfish and hot-and-sour soup
The crawfish was my biggest miss. The texture and taste reminded me strongly of frozen crawfish, and I wouldn’t get it again. The hot-and-sour soup was much better for me. I liked the bamboo shoots and mushrooms, and a little soy sauce brought it closer to how I like it.
How much was it?
- Buffet price featured during my March 2025 visit: $20.99 per person
That is the buffet price, not a confirmed total including drinks, tax or tip. Prices and seafood selections can change, so check before visiting.
What would I order again?
I’d head for the butterfly shrimp, snow crab and salmon sashimi. Those made this buffet feel like a really good value to me. I’d skip the crawfish and California roll and save that room for my favorites.
Restaurant details
Restaurant: Buffetopia
Area: Humble
Address: 9930 Farm to Market 1960 Bypass Rd W, Humble, TX 77338
Cuisine: Asian buffet and seafood
Best for: A big variety of buffet food and seafood
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