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I was craving mainland American Chinese food today and found a place on Google Maps with a 4.0 rating and 570 reviews, which seemed like a good choice. Don’t quote me on this, but I think this place used to be under different management and had a different name.
I first pulled into the parking lot around 11 o’clock. It wasn’t too busy, and since I wasn’t hungry, I left and came back an hour and a half later. By then, the parking lot was pretty full, so I parked in the additional parking at the back. Once I got in, I didn’t have to wait. I prepaid $15, and the 11% service charge plus tax brought my total to $18.05. Their sign says no tipping is required because they already charge a service fee. I think this policy enhances the dining experience, as it removes the ambiguity of tipping at a buffet or takeout place. However, I did notice the table next to me leaving an extra tip, whether because they misread the note or simply wanted to express gratitude.
The food was quite good. I tried to sample a little of everything, but there were too many items to try them all. The standout dishes that are still on my mind include the shrimp, salmon sushi, barbecue pork, doughnut, egg roll, and a sip of egg drop soup, which was really good. I wanted more but was too full. All the dishes were fresh and of good quality, and I noticed staff replenishing the food as I served myself.
One feature I particularly liked about this place is that drinks are included in the buffet. At some Chinese restaurants, you have to pay extra for beverages, but this place even offered hot tea, which was a nice perk since I wasn’t in the mood for soda or a cold drink on a chilly winter day.
The restaurant was packed with people coming and going, yet the buffet wasn’t overly crowded, making it easy to get food. I saw in the reviews that some people had to wait to get in, but that wasn’t the case during my visit.
There’s plenty of parking, and both cash and credit are accepted. However, I didn’t notice any signage regarding price differences between cash and credit, or details on weekday versus weekend lunch or dinner pricing.
This buffet now has a heart mark on my Google Maps for the next time I crave Chinese food. I will definitely come back!