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Best All You Can Eat Buffets In OC

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If you're someone who enjoys food, you sometimes want the freedom to indulge in as much food as you can handle. That is where all-you-can-eat buffets come in handy. Instead of limiting yourself to just one menu item or dish, you can indulge in a variety of them for just one price. Whether you're looking for a place that is convenient for your lunch break from work or a great brunch, here are the places that offer the best all-you-can-eat buffets in Orange County.

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Clay Oven Cuisine Of India
15435 Jeffrey Road
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 552-2851
www.clayovenirvine.com

Maybe you don't necessarily think of Indian food for lunch. However, if you know Clay Oven at all, you definitely should. This place serves an all-you-can-eat buffet for lunch that is both reasonably priced and quick enough that you can get back to work in an hour. You'll find a variety of great items including samosas and soups on the buffet. Whatever you choose, you can finish off the meal with a serving of rice pudding that you'll wish you could duplicate at home.

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The Green Parrot Villa
2035 N Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 569-1970
greenparrotvilla.com

If brunch is good, then all-you-can-eat brunch is even better. That's exactly what you'll find here. The brunch menu includes waffles, pasta and a taco bar, among other things. You'll even find Mexican favorites like pozole and menudo. To top it all off, this brunch also includes bottomless champagne. It's hard to imagine a better way to start your Sunday. Brunch here is on Sundays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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Panda Mongolian BBQ
3544 E Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 602-8262

Panda Mongolian BBQ is about as good a value as you can get for an all-you-can-eat buffet, whether you go for lunch or dinner. In addition to being a great value, you'll find a wide variety of meats and fresh vegetables to enjoy here. You'll also find a variety of sauces to flavor your meat. You'll be able to get in and out quickly, which makes this a great option for weekdays when you only have an hour for lunch.

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TAPS Fish House
101 E Imperial Highway
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 257-0101
www.tapsfishhouse.com

The buffet at TAPS is only available for Sunday brunch, but it is worth it. You'll find brunch favorites like omelettes stuffed with so many meats and cheeses that there is no way you'll be hungry when you're done. You'll also find a great variety of seafood options here. On top of that, the house beers are also available to pair with your brunch and the mimosas are bottomless. Come hungry for this brunch. You sure won't leave that way.

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Kasra Restaurant
27261 La Paz Road, Suite B
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 362-2500
kasrarestaurant.com

It's easy to pass right by Kasra without even knowing it. This little gem is in a shopping center right by Sprouts. This Persian place offers a variety of appetizers, kebabs and meats for lunch. The buffet is both clean and well-stocked, and you're sure to find plenty of things to enjoy with this menu. The lunch buffet is available every weekday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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Gary Schwind is a freelance writer covering all things Orange County. His work can be found on Examiner.com

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