Thur Shan Buffet 
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30 Rainbow Rd, Albuquerque, NM 87113, United States $$ Buffet Restaurant About This Food Place
If you’re looking for a spot where you can take your time and enjoy a range of flavors, Thur Shan Buffet is worth a visit. It’s a buffet-style restaurant located on Rainbow Road in Albuquerque that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so you can swing by whenever hunger strikes. The place has a relaxed dining vibe where folks come to eat at their own pace, sampling different dishes without feeling rushed. Their approach feels pretty straightforward—they focus on offering a variety of options to suit different tastes, making it easy to mix and match your plate. It’s the kind of place where you can settle in and enjoy a casual meal, whether you’re dining alone or with a group.
Why People Come Here
- People come here for the extensive buffet variety that includes seafood, Asian, and American cuisine, catering to diverse tastes in one setting.
- This place is often chosen for weekend visits when the crab leg selection is available, attracting seafood enthusiasts.
- People come here for its location inside a casino, combining dining with entertainment opportunities.
- This place is often chosen for its crowd management and efficient service during busy hours.
- People come here for a casual dining experience with a wide range of options from street-style tacos to traditional Asian dishes.
When & How to Enjoy This Place
Thur Shan Buffet is ideal for relaxed, leisurely meals where you can savor a wide variety of dishes. Weekends, especially Friday and Saturday evenings, are perfect for enjoying their standout crab legs and diverse offerings. The buffet suits groups looking to sample multiple cuisines together, though solo diners will also find plenty to explore at their own pace. Whether it’s a casual dinner with friends or a family outing, expect a comfortable, unhurried dining experience that lets you enjoy everything from sushi to street tacos without feeling rushed.
Reviews
Terrell Nixon
Wife took me here to show off the crab leg buffet. The buffet over all is pretty good. Wife variety of foods. They had everything from street tacos to sushi. Not sure how that all sits on your stomach but worth a try :). The crab legs are good but not great. Wife said they are usually better. This night they just had no flavor and the meat just came apart like they had been sitting in water way to long. The sushi was not bad for a buffet. Had some other misc items just to try out the variety of food. Over all everything was good. The shining light here was the desert bar. Was on par with most of the casinos in Vegas. A lot to choose from. Fresh made waffle bowls, Bread pudding, hot caramel sauce, hot bananas with some kind of sauce, ice cream, and more pies and cake than I could hope to sample lol. The German Chocolate cake was great. Not dry like most you get off a buffet. Great way to end a good meal. Pricing was not bad either. Especially for a casino all you can eat. Recommend if your in the area, but be careful to save room for desert :).
Joel Hinkle
Best Seafood buffet in the West hands down and it was located in Albuquerque of all places. We are moving back after 7 years away and sure hope it opens up soon. Ate there every Saturday night.
Jonathan Miller
This is now the best casino buffet in Albuquerque. Great selection, good service and crowd control.
Vanessa Gonzalez
Carb legs on Friday and Saturday. It was good. The taco section the carne asada was too dries didn't like it. The prime rib was too bloody. But the mac and cheese, chicken was delicious. Pizza wasn't a fine of it. Asian section was delicious. Adn staff is very friendly.That's is all I got a say.
Alan Loo
One of the best buffets in ABQ. Unfortunately, the buffet has been closed since COVID. I was told that it may reopen in 2022 due to renovations. Its been over 10 years since I've been there, I just moved back to ABQ and have great memories of this place.
Henry James Gorski
Great variety of foods and very clean and pleasant atmosphere. Its not just a place to have fun but a lot of live entertainment plus a place to have small to large conventions. They also have areas for relaxation and the Green Reef Spa where you can pamper yourself from manicures, pedicures ask for katlin, professional massages ask for Kile, hot and cold jacuzzi meditation area with beautiful views of the Sandia Mountains. By the way this is what Sandia Resort and Casino has to over.
jax 8910
Excellent food, value, and service. Went for the seafood buffet on a Saturday evening. It was crowded and a bit of a wait but not bad. The food was excellent and unlimited. We had everything from crab legs and shrimp to prime rib, sushi, and desert. Super friendly and attentive wait staff. Well worth the $35 each - we've spent more in ABQ for lousy food and service.
Jello15 Jello
Didi our server was Awesome!! The price is good but on Fridays if you are military (Active/Retired), you cant beat the price $6 during lunch. Pulled pork and Fried Chicken are always tasty. Me n wifey are regulars and will continue to visit.
