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Milpitas Buffet Takeout and Party Trays: Full Menu and Prices
By Rahul Kumar · Published October 14, 2026 · Updated October 17, 2026
Takeout at Milpitas Buffet works one way: you order party trays at the counter or by phone. Trays are priced per tray, not per person.
The restaurant's tray list has 44 items, from $10 for steamed rice to $60 for duck. Here is the full list, a simple way to work out how many you need, and what to ask before you order.
Can you take buffet food home?
No. Diners on Tripadvisor report a posted $50 charge for leaving with food from the buffet line, and the restaurant enforces it.
If you want food to go, order a tray instead of filling a container from the line. There is no per-pound takeout option published.
Full party tray price list
| Category | Items and tray prices |
|---|---|
| Fried items | Mini donut $15; egg roll, chicken nuggets, cheese wonton, sesame balls $25; chicken wings, sweet and sour chicken, imitation crab, scallops $30; fish fillets, tempura shrimp, pot stickers $35 |
| Chicken and duck | Asparagus, mushroom, orange, spicy and roast chicken $35; duck $60 |
| Beef and pork | Broccoli beef, beef $35; Korean beef, BBQ pork rib $45; BBQ beef rib $50 |
| Vegetables | Asparagus, green beans, mixed vegetables, tofu $25 |
| Rice and noodles | Steamed rice $10; fried rice $20; vegetable rice noodle, vegetable lo mein $25 |
| Seafood | Baby squid, crawfish, mussels, octopus, sole, salt and pepper squid, seafood combination, tilapia $40; crab, salt and pepper shrimp $45; jumbo clam $50; frog leg $55 |
| Sushi | Sushi combo $40 |
These prices come from the restaurant's tray list, shown in full on our menu page. Shellfish trays move with market prices, so confirm when you order.
Tray sizes and serving counts are not published, so ask how many people each tray feeds. Honey walnut prawns are on the buffet line but not on the tray list; ask if they can be made as a tray.
How many trays to order
A common planning rule for Chinese party trays is one protein tray for every 6 to 8 adults, one rice or noodle tray for every two protein trays, and one vegetable tray for every 10 to 15 guests. Use it as a starting point, then confirm with the counter.
| Guests | Protein trays | Rice or noodles | Vegetables | Rough total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 (e.g., orange chicken, broccoli beef) | 1 fried rice | 1 | About $115 |
| 20 | 3 | 2 | 1 or 2 | About $170 to $195 |
| 30 | 4 or 5 | 2 or 3 | 2 | About $240 to $300 |
Totals use the $35 chicken and beef trays, $20 fried rice and $25 vegetable trays, before tax. Add seafood or duck and the total rises quickly.
Which trays travel best
- Travel well: BBQ ribs, broccoli beef, orange chicken, lo mein, fried rice. Sauce keeps them moist.
- Travel poorly: anything fried. Egg rolls, wings and tempura lose their crunch in a closed container.
- Pick up fried trays last and serve them first.
- Eat seafood trays soon after pickup, and do not leave them in a warm car.
Ordering and pickup
- Call (408) 945-8888 a day or more ahead for large orders.
- Give a headcount and pickup time, not just a list of dishes.
- Ask what comes with the order: serving spoons, sauces, plates.
- Ask about payment and whether a deposit is needed for big orders.
- Delivery is not listed for trays; plan on pickup at 24 S Abbott Ave.
Directions and parking are in the parking and directions guide. Wondering about DoorDash or Uber Eats? See does Milpitas Buffet deliver.
Trays vs eating at the buffet
For 10 guests, the tray order above runs about $115, or roughly $12 per person. Ten adults at the buffet would pay roughly $180 to $320, depending on the meal period.
Trays win on price, but you give up the crab, sushi counter and grill. If the group wants the full spread, the large group birthday guide covers eating in, and dine-in rates are in the price per person guide.
Quick answers
- Does Milpitas Buffet do takeout?
- Yes, as party trays ordered at the counter or by phone. Taking food from the buffet line carries a posted $50 charge.
- How much are party trays?
- From $10 for steamed rice to $60 for duck, with most chicken and beef trays at $35.
- Are crab and seafood available as trays?
- Yes. Crab, crawfish, mussels, jumbo clam, salt and pepper shrimp and more are on the tray list.
- Is delivery available?
- Delivery is not listed for tray orders. Plan on pickup at 24 S Abbott Ave.
- Can I change spice level in a tray?
- Ask when you order. Small changes, like milder spice, are often possible for trays cooked to order.
- Do I need to pay a deposit?
- This is not published. Ask when you place a large order.
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