All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
Unlimited small plates featuring authentic Shanghai-style dishes, freshly prepared throughout service.
- Weekday dinner $20, weekend $25-28
- Includes regular menu items, noodles, wontons
- Fresh dishes constantly rotating
⭐ 3.7 (112 reviews)
Visibility score: 60 out of 100MADA-SAO stands out as San Diego's go-to destination for authentic Shanghai-style buffet dining, offering an all-you-can-eat experience featuring freshly prepared small plates, dim sum, and traditional noodle dishes. Customers consistently praise the exceptional value ($20-28 per person), constantly rotating fresh dishes, and welcoming atmosphere that makes it a favorite lunch spot for nearby Qualcomm employees.
Based on 112 customer reviews
Address: 10066 Pacific Heights Blvd Suite 101 & 102, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
Phone: (858) 587-3916
Hours: Friday 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM, Monday 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM, Sunday Closed, Tuesday 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM, Thursday 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM, Wednesday 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Parking: Plenty of free lot parking available
Peak times: Weekend lunch 12pm-2pm, weekday lunch 11:30am-1:30pm
Nearby neighborhoods: Sorrento Valley, Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch
Nearby landmarks: Near Qualcomm campus, Sorrento Valley business district, 5 minutes from I-805
Unlimited small plates featuring authentic Shanghai-style dishes, freshly prepared throughout service.
Traditional Chinese breakfast and dim sum offerings available during weekend lunch hours.
Made-to-order noodle dishes and wontons included in the buffet experience.
Spacious restaurant accommodates large groups and workplace lunch gatherings.
⭐ 3.7 out of 5
112 total reviews
Rating steady at 3.7★ over last 6 months with consistent praise for value and food quality. 8 new reviews this month.
“I had an amazing experience with Ma Dasao. From the moment I arrived, I felt genuinely welcomed and taken care of. The service was warm, professional, and attentive — they truly go above and beyond for their customers. The atmosphere is relaxing, clean, and inviting. You can tell they take pride in what they do because every detail is thoughtful and done with care. I left feeling refreshed, happy, and grateful for the wonderful experience. If you’re looking for a place that treats you with kindness, professionalism, and real hospitality, Ma Dasao is absolutely worth visiting. Highly recommended I’ll definitely be coming back. Sam M.”
— Samuel Mansour“Plenty of parking and a very spacious restaurant. They offer an all-you-can-eat option for $20 (before tax) for dinner from Monday to Friday, with Saturdays being about $5 more. I believe their weekday lunch deal is even cheaper. You can take as many of the small dishes as you want, and everything we tried was really flavorful and satisfying. What I liked most is that the all-you-can-eat includes items from the regular menu, different kinds of noodles, wontons, rice dishes, and more. We went on a Saturday for lunch, and they were offering more of a Chinese breakfast-style selection, including dim sum and porridge, which was a great touch. Overall, I really enjoyed the food and will definitely be coming back.”
— Lucy Z.“This is a so-called lunch go-to place for Qualcomm employees because of its location. We went here for lunch on weekend with friends. All staff were very friendly and accommodating. The dishes are delicious. Good atmosphere and clean. Will come back again!”
— Tina“A Shanghai-style home cooking small-plate buffet. We went on a Sunday and it was 28 per person. The selection is rich and varied, with dishes stir-fried fresh and served hot. Spicy dishes are optional and can be chosen based on your preference. There are also dim sum, soy milk, and sweet rice wine glutinous rice balls available. New dishes keep coming out throughout the meal — not everything is offered at the same time — which makes it fun to try different items. Overall, it’s great value for the price and definitely a place you could come back to often.”
— Momo ZhangAll small plates, noodles, wontons, dim sum, and regular menu items are included in the buffet price.
Weekday dinner is $20, weekends are $25-28, with weekday lunch being even cheaper.
Yes, spicy dishes are optional and you can choose based on your preference level.
Yes, there's plenty of free parking available at the restaurant.
Online ordering can be inconsistent - it's best to call ahead or dine in for the full buffet experience.
Status: Open now
Peak hours: Weekend lunch 12-2pm
Menu rotation: New dishes throughout service
Popular this month: Dim sum, noodle dishes, stir-fries
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