Welcome to the ultimate guide to all-you-can-eat (AYCE) dining spots in New Jersey! Prepare yourself for an endless feast, starting with building up your appetite (by starving yourself for several hours). With a two-hour limit as the standard (though time limits may vary), these restaurants are guaranteed to leave you with a full stomach and a satisfied palate. The best part is there’s probably one near you, so let’s dive in and explore the best AYCE restaurants in NJ.
*Prices for children may vary
Butcher 360 – North Brunswick
Price: $30-50 per person.
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ experience at Butcher 360! Savor a variety of chicken, pork, and beef cuts, from marinated to fresh, juicy selections. There’s also a bar that offers soju, rice wine, regular wine, beer, and cocktails.
V-Yan Hot Pot – Parsippany
Price: $30-50 per person.
V-Yan Hot Pot has both hot pot and Korean BBQ. They have 9 soup bases to choose from, ranging from Japanese miso to mushroom soup to spicy Thai tom yum. Dessert is included, featuring an ice cream station with a variety of flavors to choose from.
Brasilia Grill – Newark
Price: $45-60 per person.
Experience traditional Brazilian BBQ with rodizio-style meats, all certified halal, and homemade dishes. Their spacious and welcoming environment caters perfectly to gatherings and special events. Enjoy the salad bar buffet offering salad, pasta, potatoes, rice and beans, beef stew, plantains, & more. Dessert is not included. Their bar offers cocktails, including caipirinhas, and a variety of beers. As an added bonus, join Brasilia Grill for karaoke night every Thursday!
Sakana Sushi & Japanese Cuisine – East Hanover, New Brunswick
Price: $25-40 per person.
Experience a blend of traditional Japanese cuisine with modern twists and flavors at Sakana! Indulge in their diverse array of special rolls, and don’t forget to bring your alcoholic beverage to complete your dining experience—it’s BYOB!
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar – Union, Linden
Price: $38.99 per person.
Get ready to get messy and wear your gloves and apron at Hook and Reel! This offer is available for a limited time only, from Sunday to Thursday. Begin your seafood adventure with an appetizer, then dive into picking your toppings for your seafood boil. Please note that drinks are not included.
O2 K-BBQ – Guttenberg
Price: $25-50 per person.
At O2 BBQ, a restaurant and bar located in the Galaxy Mall, you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ experience. Indulge in a wide variety of fresh meats grilled right at your table, complemented by traditional Korean side dishes. O2 specializes in high-grade cuts of meat and tasty preparations.
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot – East Brunswick, Englewood, Jersey City, Kearny, Toms River, Union
Price: $25-40 per person.
At KPOT, enjoy a unique all-you-can-eat experience merging Asian hot pot with Korean BBQ flavors. With over 50 meats, seafood, veggies, and noodles, there’s something for everyone. A full bar of toppings and condiments means you can customize your meal however you see fit.
Miga Sushi – Denville, Wayne, Livingston
Price: $30-50 per person.
Miga Sushi offers unlimited sushi, sashimi, and vegetable tempuras, as well as Japanese appetizers, teriyaki, soups, and salads. Everything is made fresh to order and served in your desired portion. Don’t forget, it’s BYOB!
Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge – Paterson (AYCE Friday and Sunday)
Price:$45-60 per person.
Check out this ultimate spot for genuine Dominican cuisine and lively vibes! On Sundays, they offer brunch, and on Fridays, they do “dinnerunch.” They’re big on music and entertainment, plus Sangria, mimosas, and rum punch are included!
Umi Premium Sushi & Seafood Buffet – East Brunswick and Deptford
Price: $20-40 per person.
Umi Premium Sushi & Seafood Buffet specializes in Japanese sushi and seafood but also offers other authentic dishes from around the world. Their menu includes sushi, ramen, and a variety of other hot food items. From your favorites like snow crab legs and chicken on a stick to unique options like giant cuts of pork belly and frog legs, there’s something for everyone. Plus, drinks are included, and they even offer boba tea!
Happy Lamb Hot Pot – Edison
Price:$30-50 per person.
Experience Mongolian-style hot pot at its finest! Renowned for its 8-hour bone marrow broth and premium selection of lamb offerings, the buffet-style setup allows you to pick out your sides and sauces, while the servers bring the meat to your table.
Raku AYCE Sushi & Japanese Buffet – Cherry Hill
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Price:$30-50 per person.
Featuring a sushi bar, hot bar, and sauce bar, Raku AYCE Sushi & Japanese Buffet offers a delightful dining experience with the option to order fresh sushi. Explore the hot pot offering and expect snow crab legs, both warm and cold, a mix of seafood, raw oysters, sashimi, rolls, and crab rangoon.
Top Pot & Korean BBQ – Delran
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Price: $20-40 per person.
Top Pot & Korean BBQ offers both hot pot and Korean BBQ options. Their drink menu is extensive, featuring a variety of cocktails that are not included but are sure to complement your meal nicely.
Eat Well Modern Buffet – North Plainfield
Price: $20-30 per person.
At Eat Well Modern Buffet, indulge in a diverse array of options including seafood, sushi, hot foods, soups, rice and noodles, salads, desserts, and a grilled meat and stir-fry area where two chefs cook for you. While it’s not the kind of Korean BBQ where you grill at the table, they offer marinated meat at the hibachi station cooked to perfection by their chefs.
No. 1 Sushi – Midland Park
Price: $20-30 per person.
At No. 1 Sushi, you fill out a sheet of what you want to eat and they bring it out to you. They offer a good variety of small appetizers, salads, small hibachi plates, and tempura plates. Their sushi menu includes sashimi by the piece, hand rolls, and delicious specialty rolls. For desserts, they offer red bean and green tea ice cream, as well as fried bananas and fried Oreos.
Sushi Village – Little Falls, Westwood, South Hackensack
Price: $20-30 per person.
Savor a variety of authentic Japanese dishes at their restaurant, from classic Chicken Teriyaki to specialty rolls like Dragon Roll. Enjoy unlimited fresh sushi, sashimi, and innovative maki rolls, along with hot and crispy tempuras. Don’t Miss their selection of Japanese appetizers, salads, grilled Teriyaki, udon noodles, and desserts.
Stellato Ristorante – West Berlin (AYCE Seafood Thursday and Friday)
Price: $59.99 per person
Stellato Ristorante offers an all-you-can-eat experience and is BYOB. Choose from 11 hot entrées, including Whole Lobster, Snow Crabs, Dungeness, Blue Claw Crabs, Mussels Marinara, Shrimp Scampi, Cajun Shrimp, Steamed Veggies, Fried Shrimp, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Seafood Medley, and Fried Catfish & Clam Strips!
Black Bear Bar & Grill – Hoboken (AYCE Wings on Tuesdays)
Price: $15-25 per person.
Join Black Bear Bar and Grill on Tuesdays for bottomless wings—only $15 with the purchase of a drink! Indulge in flavors like Teriyaki, Garlic Parmesan, Honey BBQ, Lemon Pepper, Mild, Medium, Hot, BBQ, Chipotle BBQ, Sweet Chili, Firecracker, Sriracha Fire, and Atomic. With over 50 HD screens and a vibrant atmosphere, it’s the ultimate spot for game day excitement.
East Hana – Metuchen
Price: $20-30 per person.
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat sushi experience. Simply fill out the sheet and indulge in a good variety of fresh sushi. Plus, it’s BYOB, and the soup options are excellent.
Garden Shabu – Little Ferry
Price: $30-50 per person.
Savor a vast all-you-can-eat hot pot buffet with a variety of veggies, fish cakes, tofu, noodles, and more. Don’t miss the dessert station with soft serve ice cream and bingsu. Plus, you get to pick your toppings!
Paulos BBQ Steakhouse – South Plainfield
Price:$50-60 per person.
At Paulos BBQ Steakhouse, you can experience continuous table-side service of selected signature rotisserie-grilled meats cooked over charcoal. Each meat is thinly sliced and served with salad, appetizers, rice, beans, fries, and plantains.
Hiro Asian Bistro – Plainsboro
Price: $30-50 per person.
Enjoy a variety of noodles and pint-sized entrees like beef short ribs, Mongolian beef, tropical mango shrimp, and more. Delight in cool appetizers like ceviche, sushi pizza, and spicy tuna tartare.
Prime No.7 – Mahwah
Price: $30-50 per person.
At Prime No.7, enjoy All You Can Eat Korean BBQ and Japanese Sushi, all halal. Grill premium halal-certified meats with delicious marinades, complemented by fresh vegetables and traditional Korean sides.
Shabu House – Fort Lee
Price: $30-50 per person.
Shabu House offers a Korean-style premium hot pot experience with over 120 fresh ingredients and house-made broths simmered for hours. Their all-you-can-eat menu includes premium meats like beef, pork, lamb, organic chicken, seafood, vegetables, tofu, noodles, fish balls, and more.
Cast Iron Pot – Fairview, Little Ferry
Price $30-50 per person.
At Cast Iron Pit, savor All-You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ cooked on tailor-made Cast Iron Pots. Enjoy a range of selections including pork, chicken, seafood, and beef with vegetables, noodles, and sides. Expertly cooked meats like bulgogi and marinated beef brisket are highlights, with assistance from their staff
Seagull Mediterranean Seafood – Paterson (only during Ramadan)
Price: $30-50 per person.
Seagull Mediterranean Seafood offers a unique dining experience during Ramadan, perfect for those craving authentic Alexandrian-Egyptian flavors. From the grilled butterfly shrimp to the seafood paella, the menu features a delightful array of dishes. Plus, with unlimited drinks, salads, dips, meats, fish, desserts, coffee, and tea available, there’s something to satisfy every palate.
Grand Buffet – Ramsey
Price: $20-30 per person.
At Grand Buffet, they offer five food bars with over 180 items weekly. From Chinese and Japanese to Thai and American cuisine, they ensure to meet everyone’s satisfaction. Don’t miss out on their premium items like Coconut Shrimp, Beef Ribs, NY Steak, Hibachi, Soft Serve ice cream with real milk and much more!
Brazeiro Churrascaria + Rodizio – North Bergen, Cliffside Park
Price: $40-50 per person.
Indulge in a variety of rotisserie-grilled meats carved table-side, along with access to their salad bar and hot sides at Brazeiro Churrascaria & Rodizio. Their 100% wood fire kitchen uses all-natural charcoal for an authentic Brazilian dining experience. They pride themselves on traditional rodizio-style dining. Join them for weekly live music and outdoor seating.
Picnic Sushi – Fort Lee
Price: $30-50 per person.
Picnic Sushi offers an extensive selection of authentic Japanese food, and it’s BYOB. Their crab hand rolls are a must-try, and all their signature rolls have unique flavors. Don’t miss out on specialties like sushi donuts and sushi pizza!
Sushi Palace – Somerville, Princeton, Edison, Summit
Price: $30-50 per person.
At Sushi Palace, treat yourself to unlimited fresh sushi, sashimi, and maki rolls, as well as hot and crispy shrimp and vegetable tempura. Delight in a variety of Japanese appetizers and salads, along with fresh grilled teriyaki, flavorful udon noodles, scrumptious desserts, and more. Each dish is prepared to order and served in your preferred portion size.
Share this list with someone special and plan a delicious adventure together. Get ready to munch out and enjoy a limitless dining experience.
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Alondra Cabrera is the Editorial Assistant at New Jersey Digest. She recently graduated from Montclair State University with a degree in Communication and Media Studies. During her time at school, she discovered her passion for journalism and content creation. In her free time, she loves to create and edit videos for her corgis, Rafi and Toffe, and indulge in culinary adventures with her friends. Alondra also enjoys traveling, cooking, and working out. She is excited to embark on her professional journey in media and looks forward to contributing her skill and creativity to her role here at New Jersey Digest.
