Tired of those Thanksgiving leftovers? Take a breather from the turkey and head out to one of Charlotte’s best all-you-can-eat lunch buffets. Ru San’s Sushi and Seafood is a favorite with Charlotte locals and hosts a sushi lunch buffet like you’ve never seen.

Monday through Saturday from 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. you can feast on all the sushi you can eat for cheap, and it makes a perfect alternative to leftover turkey this weekend.

Ru San's is a casual Japanese restaurant in Charlotte's popular Dilworth neighborhood.
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With a diner-like interior, Ru San's offers customers a fun and friendly atmosphere where the sushi chefs prepare rolls right in front of your eyes.
Jennifer L./Yelp
The place is always loud and bustling and the staff makes noise banging on the metal counters every time someone orders a glass of saki.
Eccentric Japanese artwork fills the walls and the colorful atmosphere paired with the delicious food makes this a favorite spot with Charlotte locals.
Gabriel N./Yelp
Dinner at Ru San's is always delicious and exciting, but the real treat is the massive lunch buffet the restaurant hosts six days a week.
At the price of $11.75 a person, you can eat all the sushi you want and tons more.
Matt K./Yelp
A fresh assortment of sashimi and rolls rotate regularly on the buffet. Lunchtime at Ru San's gets so busy, sometimes the platters are only out for a few minutes before rolls are gone and a new platter is on its way.
The lunchtime menu consists of many sushi favorites.
Kim D./Yelp
Philadelphia Rolls, Smoked Salmon Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls and Crunch Rolls are all standard offerings...
...and fresh salmon and shrimp nigiri and sashimi are great options for those who like more fish with their sushi.
Kim D./Yelp
In addition to standard rolls, you'll see a few specialty rolls too.
Nhi H./Yelp
These can include Bagel Rolls, Eel Rolls, and deep fried rolls of the restaurants choosing.
The buffet is so popular, you should almost always expect a wait, no matter which day of the week you go.
Larry D./Yelp
Luckily it moves quickly and you'll be sitting in a booth enjoying a heaping plate of your favorite sushi in no time!
If you aren't a sushi lover, no problem!
Kim D./Yelp
The lunch buffet also includes a hot bar that features items like Fried Rice, Chicken Terryiaki, Spring Rolls, Fried Calamari, Miso Soup, and a traditional Ginger Salad.
It's extremely easy to make three or four trips to the buffet at Ru San's.
Kim D./Yelp
Everything is so delicious, you won't know when to stop.
The staff is so friendly and helpful, keeping your drinks full as long as you are there.
Kim D./Yelp
This all-you-can-eat buffet is one of the best deals you'll find in Charlotte. Check it out sometime soon, and make it a regular lunch spot on your list.

Address: 2440 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28203

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