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Houston · Chinatown (Bellaire/Sharpstown)

Lin's Grand Buffet

A modern Chinatown buffet reimagines communal dining with bold flavors and bustling theater

AmericanFamily-friendly
Lin's Grand Buffet

What to know

Opening on December 30, 2025, Lin's Grand Buffet stakes a claim in Houston’s bustling Chinatown with a refreshed vision of the traditional buffet. The restaurant pairs the familiar comforts diners expect—roast meats, fried rice, dim sum—with live stations that add immediacy and theater to each visit. In a neighborhood known for both tradition and innovation, Lin’s serves as a welcoming, high-energy destination where families, late-night groups, and first-time visitors can sample a broad cross-section of flavors in one lively setting.

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