Lin's Grand Buffet, a Chinese-American buffet chain described as one of the largest all-you-can-eat operations in the U.S., is opening a second Houston location near Copperfield. The new restaurant is planned for Highway 6 between Clay Road and West Little York, with a soft opening expected in December and a full grand opening scheduled for January 2026. The company is also preparing a third Houston-area location outside the city along the Sam Houston Parkway.
The expansion was initially reported by the Houston Business Journal, which noted the chain’s description of itself as operating one of the largest all-you-can-eat buffets in the United States. Local reports indicate the Highway 6 location is intended to provide northwest Houston diners with more convenient access as the company continues to expand its regional presence.
Permits Show Timeline And Size
State filings provide details on the build-out schedule. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation lists Project TABS2025012026 at 5402 Highway 6 North, noting a renovation of approximately 8,950 square feet with an estimated cost of $662,300 and a projected completion date of December 31. A separate TDLR entry indicates a larger lease build-out at 3301 E. Sam Houston Parkway S., with work scheduled for 2026–2027, suggesting a staggered rollout for the two new locations.
Owners On The Record
Co-owner Eric Chen told What Now Houston that the Highway 6 location is set for a soft opening in December, followed by a formal grand opening in January. He added that the menu has been slightly adjusted to fit the smaller space while retaining the buffet format.
Existing Footprint And Menu
Lin’s original Houston location at 4511 Cypress Creek Parkway remains the local flagship. The restaurant includes a range of hot stations such as sushi, seafood, a Mongolian grill, and rotating entrees. Reports indicate the flagship spans about 11,000 square feet, while permitting records list the Highway 6 location at just under 9,000 square feet. Current hours and location information are available on the Cypress Creek listing on MapQuest and in coverage from My Neighborhood News.
What To Watch
Construction progress, inspections, and final permits will signal when the new all-you-can-eat location on Highway 6 is nearing opening. Owners have indicated to local outlets that they expect the restaurant to open around the turn of the year. Menu previews suggest that barbecue ribs, fried seafood, sushi, and a Mongolian grill will be included, according to What Now Houston. Local permit records may provide early indications as inspections are completed and the soft opening approaches.
