13 Oregon Buffets That Locals Swear Serve Fried Chicken Worth Every Mile
Oregon has no shortage of all-you-can-eat spots, but ask any regular and they’ll tell you the same thing: not every buffet knows how to fry chicken right. Some nail the crisp, others skip the seasoning, and a few manage to do both so well you’ll drive an extra hour just to fill your plate.
I’ve spent more weekends than I care to admit chasing golden drumsticks and wings across the state, and I can confirm that the best fried chicken often hides behind steam tables you’d never expect.
Here are the thirteen Oregon buffets where locals pile their plates high and never regret the trip.
1. Traditions Buffet at Wildhorse Resort & Casino – Pendleton
Walk into the dining room on a Thursday night and you’ll hear the low buzz of happy diners, but the real tell is the tray near the carvery that empties faster than anything else.
That’s the fried chicken, and it’s hot, salty, and impossible to walk past without grabbing at least two pieces.
Wildhorse knows how to run a buffet, and the chicken proves it. Crispy skin, juicy meat, and just enough grease to remind you this is comfort food done right.
The Thursday-through-Sunday rotation means you’ll want to plan your Pendleton trip accordingly.
2. Hug Grill Buffet – Hillsboro
Most people load up on sushi and hibachi here, but the regulars know better. The fryers at Hug Grill sing all day long, and the fried wings are what you should be chasing.
Crispy, well-seasoned, and never soggy, these wings hold their own against the flashier buffet options. Families pile in for the variety, but I’ve watched more than one local skip straight to the wing tray and never look back.
It’s the kind of spot where you can eat your weight in wings and nobody bats an eye.
3. Mizumi Sushi & Seafood Buffet – Tigard
You arrive thinking seafood, maybe some sushi, and then the smell of fresh-fried chicken hits you at the appetizer bar, and your entire game plan shifts. Mizumi runs a tight ship, and the chicken wings prove it.
Battered just right and fried to a deep golden brown, they’re salty, crunchy, and dangerously easy to overeat.
The modern layout and clean stations make this feel more upscale than your average buffet, but the chicken keeps it grounded.
I’ve gone back three times this year, always telling myself I’ll try more seafood, always ending up with a plate full of wings.
4. FJ Buffet – SE Portland (Division St)
FJ Buffet doesn’t try to be fancy, and that’s exactly why it works. Sushi, stir-fries, noodles, and a dependable stash of deep-fried chicken wings that arrive hot and salty every single time.
Division Street has no shortage of food options, but this buffet holds its own by doing the basics really well. The wings are never greasy, always crispy, and seasoned just enough to keep you reaching for more.
I’ve brought friends here who rolled their eyes at the idea of buffet chicken, and every one of them left with an empty plate and a new opinion.
5. Super King Buffet – SE Portland (82nd Ave)
Super King Buffet is the kind of place that defines Portland’s 82nd Avenue dining scene. Big room, long steam tables, and plenty of fried-chicken comforts tucked into the American-Chinese section.
This is old-school buffet territory, and the chicken reflects that. Thick batter, deep fry, and a salty finish that pairs perfectly with fried rice or lo mein. The dining room fills up fast on weekends, and the chicken trays empty even faster.
It’s a Portland staple for a reason, and the fried chicken is a big part of that reputation.
6. Great Wall Buffet – Salem
Great Wall Buffet offers plenty of variety, but the crowd-pleasers are always the straightforward fried items. The fried chicken fingers vanish faster than anything else on the line, and for good reason.
Crispy coating, tender white meat, and just the right amount of salt make these a hit with kids and adults alike. Salem doesn’t have endless buffet options, so Great Wall has earned its spot by nailing the basics.
I’ve stopped here on road trips more times than I can count, and the chicken fingers are always the first thing I grab.
7. Miyoko Buffet – Salem
Miyoko Buffet is bright, busy, and built for families. You’ll see plates mixing sushi with fried bites, and chicken is always part of the story here.
The wings show up hot and crispy, with a light batter that lets the meat shine through. Current hours keep the place hopping, and the all-you-can-eat format means you can try everything without committing to one style.
I brought my niece here last spring, and she loaded up on chicken wings three times before moving on to dessert. The staff kept the trays full, and nobody left hungry.
8. Empire Buffet – Eugene
Empire Buffet has been a Eugene standby for years, and the formula is simple: build your plate however you want, but start with the fried chicken wings and work outward from there.
The menu specifically lists fried chicken wings, and the kitchen delivers them hot, crispy, and perfectly seasoned. Eugene has plenty of food options, but Empire holds steady by doing buffet food the right way.
The long-running format means they’ve perfected the timing, and the wings never sit long enough to get soggy.
It’s the kind of place where you can eat your fill without overthinking it.
9. New China Buffet – Corvallis
Corvallis is a college town, and New China Buffet knows its audience. Big appetites meet crunchy comfort here, and the chicken wings fly off the tray on busy nights.
The take-out menu lists chicken wings front and center, and the buffet line keeps them stocked all day. Crispy, salty, and substantial enough to fuel a study session or a post-game celebration, these wings have earned their place in the Corvallis rotation.
I’ve watched entire tables of students return to the wing tray multiple times, and the staff never seems surprised. It’s just part of the rhythm here.
10. Ding How Buffet & Grill – Albany
Steam curls off the grill station at Ding How, but the real action happens in back, where the fryer keeps the chicken wings coming for the hot bar. Albany locals know this spot well, and the wings are a big reason why.
The to-go combo menu includes chicken wings, but eating them fresh off the buffet line is the move. Crispy skin, juicy meat, and a salty finish that pairs perfectly with the grill station offerings.
I’ve stopped here on my way through Albany more times than I planned, and the wings always make the detour worth it.
11. King Buffet – Bend
Bend’s big buffet keeps it classic: sushi, stir-fries, and a tray of fried chicken wings that tastes like the payoff after a long drive.
King Buffet sits on NE 3rd Street, and the menu listings make it clear that fried chicken wings are a priority here.
Crispy, well-seasoned, and always hot, these wings hold their own against the mountain-town competition.
Multiple menu platforms list them, and the dining room stays busy with locals and visitors alike.
12. New Tin Tin Buffet – Medford
A koi pond greets you at the entrance, and then the buffet line takes over. New Tin Tin Buffet in Medford runs a broad spread, and the fried chicken shows up right where you expect it: hot, crisp, and ready to load onto your plate.
The active hours and current menu page show a buffet that’s still thriving, and the chicken is a big part of that. Crispy batter, tender meat, and just enough grease to remind you this is comfort food at its best.
Medford has limited buffet options, so New Tin Tin stands out by nailing the classics.
13. China Sun Buffet – Springfield
China Sun Buffet is big, bustling, and reassuringly old-school. Two scoops of rice, a ladle of sauce, and fried chicken in several styles: battered classics, buffet wings, and everything in between.
The long-running all-you-can-eat format includes a Mongolian grill and American-Chinese staples, but the fried chicken entrées are what keep people coming back.
I’ve watched families, couples, and solo diners all load up on chicken here, and the trays stay full no matter how busy it gets. Springfield knows comfort food, and China Sun delivers it reliably.