From Roger’s notebook

Chinese / Japanese

A cheap, regular buffet fix

Latest recorded visit2007-09-25
“the oyster and shrimp cocktail is what tops my list for this spot!”
Roger, Google Maps review (2007-09-25)

Chinese · Japanese

Great Plaza Buffet

Pacific Beach, San DiegoWorth trying

A regular every-other-week stop, Roger rated this Pacific Beach buffet 3 stars, saying the food is just OK but a good value, with OK sushi and an oyster and shrimp cocktail that tops his list there.

The call

The documented visit included oyster and shrimp cocktail and sushi. This record does not turn that order into a recommendation.

What to order

  • Oyster and shrimp cocktail
  • Sushi

Best for

  • A cheap, regular buffet fix

Source-backed notes

Visit history

2007-09-25day precision · source explicit
★★★☆☆
“the oyster and shrimp cocktail is what tops my list for this spot!”

Comes every other week or so for a quick, cheap bite. Called the sushi OK.

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