I ate here yesterday early afternoon with my dad and stepmother. I was really quite surprised!!! The greeting, seating, meal service, and food prep services were all good. The restaurant seemed very clean inside and outside. The buffet food had alot to offer. There was a lot of different chicken dishes and also fish. I liked their fried rice and noodles. The egg rolls were hot and yummy! I also enjoyed the Rangoons, with a great cream cheese filling and their dumplings also good. The beef and broccoli and the shrimp with broccoli were both tasty. The tomato bisque and veggie minestrone both were wonderful soups with beautiful texture. Since I ate more than usual, I just had water to wash it all down. To top off the afternoon, I had some soft serve chocolate vanilla swirl and a cream puff. What a great visit. So, we did the China Buffet part. On the next visit, I will definitely do the Mongolian Grill part in the near future!!! A special thanks to my parents for guiding and treating me here for lunch! read more

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Very large establishment, plenty of parking, carpets are dirty and stained, the food is below average in my opinion, not very fresh but do have a very large selection, I refuse to try and seafood here, but there are many seafood options. Not a fan of this place, probably won't be back. read more

This was really just awful. Everybody was nice but the buffet was dead and I mean dead. They didn't replenish one thing the entire time I was there. read more

Not always the best choice as not all the help is helpful and the food isn't always fresh. Noise level is also a little loud during the lunch crowd but I feel it's the best way to get better food results. read more

If you read my previous review, these can't be any further apart for the same place. Let me start by saying I LOVE this place. Never had a bad meal, till today. If I could give it zero stars I would. Grill: Nothing was mixed as it was cooked. I watched. Result, burnt food/sauce in one glob. A glob of egg. Glob of noodles. Most of the food had zero sauce or seasoning on it resulting in zero taste, hard and dry. Not just mine. My 5 top table and every plate I saw go out from the grill and the tables around me. This was on Mother's Day! We went out to celebrate. Disappointed to say the least to try to celebrate with my kids and all leave hungry and disappointed. So bad. The chicken from the Sesame Chicken was SO dry. I spit it out to see if there were feathers or what was so dry and poking me. The sauce was good but meat itself SO dry. The egg drop soup is always a favorite here. Still good today but not very warm. Waitress: brought our drinks, said I'd you need something let me know and never saw her again. Our table was covered in plates (of food we didn't eat because of the above mentioned.) I had to flag her down for more drinks. They were out of plates when I went back to the Buffett. No surprises if they were all on everyone's tables as well. We usually pay at the table. We found our waitress leaning against the desk up front. We are usually very good tippers. Not today. Very disappointed all around after literally 15 years of going to this place in various locations. If this is the new norm, don't waist your time or money. Go somewhere else or stay home. read more

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We like China Buffet, especially chicken on a stick. We ate there yesterday, and food was good, and our server Alyssa was excellent as well. read more

Alyssa was AMAZING! great service and attention to detail ! She always made sure we had everything we needed to have a great meal!

Food was ok, it was very packed when we came in, but got seated within 30 mins. The food was being replaced continuously since there was a lot of people. It lacked cleanliness around the serving stations but this was probably due to the large amounts of customers. The staff was friendly and did their best to accommodate us. read more

Used to be my favorite place to eat. What the f happened? The house roll was awful the cabbage tasted sour almost rotten and in the egg rolls too. Nothing tasted right. I don't know if someone forgot how to cook or they are being cheap and using expired food. So disappointed not as disappointed that I had to pay for that hot garbage read more

Service is good, it's a nice overall place, very clean and well kept. However the food is most certainly a 1/10. My fiancé, sister in law, me and my 2 kids all went here to eat on Tuesday this week (the 5th). The food tasted good but a lot of it was cold such as the wings, sweet & sour chicken, noodles, rice, etc. immediately after we were all extremely nauseous and I've had severe food poisoning since. We were also charged 2 times which we're trying to get resolved but we have yet to get refunded. Mind you the amount was $50.50, so charged twice puts us out $101 instead of the only $50 it should've been. All I've gotta say is, do better. I understand it's a buffet but there should be no reason the food makes people immediately nauseous and causes food poisoning. Not a fan. read more

I went to this restaurant last night and the staff were incredible. The food there was cooked all the way and well done. It was my boyfriends birthday and they sang happy birthday to him and provided an amazing dessert for him. I will definitely be coming back again. I appreciate what the staff do for the people who come in and eat. read more

There food hasn't been the same. It's being left out longer and it's rushed and dry nowadays. Also, with COVID, they are not being safe at all. Many of them wear their masks with half their face hanging. They stuff the restaurant packed. They move tables around so more people can fit, so I end up sitting nearly shoulder to shoulder with people next to me. There was easily 50+ people crammed in their small space and easily another two dozen crammed in the waiting room. They barely clean up after guests leave so it's not a very pleasant experience. And when I pay over double the price for dinner/weekend, I expect the same quality minimum, but I barely ate and left. read more

Excellent all around Chinese Buffett. Food isn't hot all the time but have never had issue with the food. They would be helped by changing buffet items intermittently but as it stands is my favorite restaurant in Joe. Top three items are Green Beans, Beef & Chicken & Broccoli. read more

My wife and I stopped for lunch today. It was excellent. Food was hot and fresh and service was good. I'd go here again.

the food was bad and also bad survives and the worker where nice but the chef was not and it was expensive for 4 83 dollars plus tip bad survives do not recommend. read more

The cook on the grill need some guidance seems very new however the waitress I do believe her name was Jada Did a great job very friendly and polite. Have to give a five stars to the waitress Jayda and three stars to the cook read more

Great food. Great device. Very affordable and family friendly. This is the place for all you can eat in Lincoln.

They decide how much they take out for a tip, I don't like that!!! I got my own food , they brought water that's it...I had a family of five. We got our own food from a buffet ....they took a extra amount for tips and still wanted us to tip ....food was ok but I didn't like that part..... read more

Denise R. seems like a cheap bitch. Their policy on coupons is reasonable. They are for new customers; to try and get them in the door. Oh, you only got a salad, so sorry you don't understand how buffets work. Sorry your picky-ass daughter only had a salad. She could have hit the Mongolian grill 6 times for the same price. Oh well. She missed out on some good food. This is not gourmet food, we are after all talking about a buffet. With this context in mind, the food is reasonable. I have been here about a dozen times and have left full and satisfied every time. They have something for everyone, especially on crab leg night. One improvement needs to be the dessert area. Pineapples from a can, gross sheet of weird powdery cake with honey(?) and dry-ass cream puffs. I'll just stick with soft serve when I'm done, thank you. read more

China Buffet & Mongolian Grill - What the hell kind of cake is this?!? - Buffets Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

If I was rating on any of the other half dozen times I have been there it would be a 5, our favorite Chinese buffet in town. But the last experience was Terrible and left us not feeling well later that night. We came at 5pm which I think made the difference, we usually come around 6 or 7. The issue with coming at 5 is the food tasted as if it was left overs from lunch or the afternoon and hadn't been switched out for dinner yet. Everything was just off and not what we are used to getting. The hot and sour soup tasted bitter and the egg drop soup had no salt which is weird for a Chinese buffet where I am pretty sure salt is the main ingredient. Nothing was fresh or as appetizing as it usually is. The insides of the crab Rangoon had darkened to an unappetizing dark dry consistency. I may give them another shot in the future, only Time will tell if they can redeem themselves read more

Mongolian Grill portion was delicious...and buffet was hot and fresh, even off peak hours. Buffet was between average and tasty.

one of the first buffets i've seen that is back to self-serve since covid-19. they are doing a decent job at keeping things clean and masks must be worn at all times unless seated. they don't have as many options as some other chinese buffets i've tried but what they have is pretty solid. love their rice noodles!! also have a "build your own" stir fry section where they cook on a mongolian grill in front of you. i always appreciate when buffets have this! honestly just a very average meal. not amazing not terrible. still left stuffed :) read more

Been awhile sine we have eaten here and will say for a buffet I am not disappointed. A lot of your standard Chinese fare but the food is fresh, flavorful, and hot. I would put it above average but not sensational since it is a buffet. Obviously the food is good since this place is CONSTANTLY busy. Even on a Sunday there was a wait but we were seated in about 5-10 minutes. The Mongolian grill is smaller than a place like HuHot but has a good selection and they are quick read more

China Buffet & Mongolian Grill - a woman preparing a pizza - Buffets Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Crazy Saturday night, and we brought a high school band to celebrate their hard work this year. The staff hustled to create space for us, and although we did wait (understandably so for a large group), the staff was friendly and hard-working. Huge shout out to Xander for his attitude, work ethic, and constant smile behind his mask. Thank you! read more

Lincoln used to be awash with Chinese buffets. Now there are only three of them and this one is the best. The prices are pretty reasonable but a little higher for the dinner buffet and on the weekend because they serve crab legs (I like them but usually don't go for them). When the servers put crab legs on the serving table they're gone in seconds...some very greedy people eat here. All of the entrees are outstanding and they have the best crab rangoon in town. The Mongolian grill is quite good but it's not HuHot or Ginger, both of which are better. Some of their newer buffet items are really good, such as the Mongolian Mix, Pineapple Chicken, and Seafood Combo. If you're a Chinese food snob this restaurant might not be your cup of tea but it's the most popular Chinese buffets in town and with good reason-the food is better than their competition. read more

Been here too many times to count. This is one of my favorite restaurants to come to. The service is always fast and the waitresses/waiters are always on top of drinks. They aren't around so much that it makes you think they are watching you eat. That's a pet peeve of mine. Food has always been fresh. If you want something cold head on over to the frozen section, pick out your favorite pasta, veggie, sauce and throw it all together. If you haven't tried it, I'd suggest you try it out, especially on either Friday's or Saturday's because they have crab legs. Yum! read more

China Buffet & Mongolian Grill - Lunch with the best-friend. Delicious! - Buffets Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I am not a 'Buffet' person and have never found a decent one here in Nebraska but my opinion changed once I visited this restaurant. The place is packed on the weekends but manages to seat you within 10 minutes at most. The Mongolian grill is the reason I go, the vegetables and meats are always fresh and plentiful. I would never risk seafood at a Midwest buffet but the shrimp are always on ice without a 'fishy' smell. They entire grill has never let me down. Amazingly the appetizers are also top notch. I enjoy the succulent hot wings and the Hot and Sour soup is always pleasing. The Crab Rangoon's are hand made without a lot of crab but huge and tasty regardless. The desserts are poor so I just have a bit of watery ice cream to clear the palate and leave the place virtually wobbling with satisfaction. I don't eat there too often as it's too good and I don't wanna get fat. When I look around at the clientele I realize I don't want to be a 'buffet person', but on the occasion I indulge. Go on treat yourself! read more

We had been coming here for a regular Sat lunch spot. Then we noticed the kids eat free on Tuesday sign. What? Awesome. So now it's our regular Tues dinner spot. Seriously cheaper than fast food for our family!! The Mongolian grill is great. My advice- skip the beef, it's tough. Go for the many other choices- chicken, pork, seafood, veggies, sauces, and spices. Love the hot and sour soup with fresh green onions, Mongolian mix, and green beans. Eves they have seafood on the buffet- usually shrimp. I think they have crab legs weekend eves. Very occasionally, they have sesame balls. One of my all time favorites! Updated prices on their website. read more

I headed in looking forward to some good Mongolian Grill, and this one is okay. The selection for their mongolian grill wasn't that great. I would have liked to see more veggies and more different sauces. The Chinese buffet portion was also pretty small and the food seemed like it had been sitting around in a vat for a while, even though it was lunchtime. There were a lot of people there who all seemed happy with it, but it was just mediocre to me. There also wasn't much of a dessert selection. I would probably go here again with other people, but not my first choice. read more

Solid, good. Seem to be following trend of less and less beef on the regular buffet. Hot sour soup is one of my personal favorites. If you are there at an off hour, head for the Mongolian grill. Always fresh and just what you want. If the parking lot and half of the next door grocerys parking lot Is half full. You may want to think about coming back in an hour or so. The layout by the buffet lines is tight and can get a little crowded. Especially for us "wide glides" I have been getting carry out or dining in a couple three times a month for the last several years. Just wish they had kimchi read more

Forget the food I just saw the finest man to ever exist working. Dear man with the tight fitting muscle t-shirt and rock necklace , add me on snap @ziah01. read more

Do you have any idea how hard it is to find really good Hot &a Sour soup!? Well I'll tell you...EXTREMELY! And I found it here!

After checking around Lincoln and being disappointed in so many Chinese restaurants we decided to give it one last shot. Remembering a similar china buffet from my home town in Texas I have to admit I am pleasantly surprised. The delicious scents wafting from the Mongolian grill had our mouths watering prior to being seated. The food was delicious, our waitress was a doll and not too pushy on the checking up on us. I almost didn't want to leave. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Friday, Saturday offer crab legs. That's wonderful. The food is a little salty. Compared to other buffets in town, this is the better one. I would recommend to others. read more

Great food. Great service. Great experience overall. $17 + tip for 2 adult buffets. Best deal North of O. read more

China Buffet & Mongolian Grill - First plate - Buffets Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Let me start off by saying that any buffet style restaurant immediately gets no better than a 3 star from this reviewer, unless for some reason they have the option to make me whatever I want including 5 star Bobby Flay made dishes with the option to take home enough food (without sneaking it in my purse) for the next few days. The place: The new China Buffet and Mongolian Grill has an modern asian fusion type feel. It is located across the street from the Gateway Mall and down the street from both the not-so "Gourmet China Buffet" and Hu-Hot which would probably both get 2 stars, but thats other reviews for other days. Ever since it opened it has been PACKED, we had to wait for a table.... at a buffet, (weird). The bathrooms: new, so i will check back in later to see how they look when the shiny new bathroom smell wears off. The food: high points: crab rangoon like NO OTHER! and as much of it as you can eat, your choice of traditional Americanized Chinese dishes and a "salad bar selection" of choices for the grill including at least ten different sauces. My significant other went mad over this! He's an expirimenter of food so his creative "abilities" or lack there of when it comes to food were whetted here instead of on my dinner plate. low points: there wasn't as much buffet style Chinese food as I thought there should have been and no sushi??? Even the not so "gourmet" china buffet has sushi. The Price: 8.95 on Sundays, but the drink costs extra, they always get you on the drink. Concensus: We liked it, ate way too much and felt like crap afterwards, but thats what buffets are for. and the food was good. read more

Service was decent, but the buffet was very disappointing. However, I did try the Mongolian grill, which was much better. If you plan on going here, I would recommend the Mongolian grill, and there is also dessert for children, and my grandchildren enjoyed the ice cream machine. read more

I am writing this post in response to a rating that was written about a restaurant that really was never visited by the person who was so very upset with it. China Buffet has never contacted any person at any time under any circumstance to say we were unhappy with a patron or customer who has come in to dine or take carry out. I can tell you though exactly what took place and why they might have been upset...There are free apps that you can load on your phone (which are supposed to be funny and a big joke).. Where an Asian person speaking broken English tries to cuss out the customer for eating too much... This is not the first time that someone has confused our restaurant because they call it the Chinese Buffet... We are China Buffet Mongolian Grill... I can promise you that no employee from here would ever treat a customer in that fashion.. Especially if you have never eaten here before , we could not and would not have your phone number or credit card info... It's sad though because when someone is just playing a joke or being silly it can cause some hardships for others not even involved... We just love having new customers and want to keep our continuing customers satisfied and happy with our food and environment. Please don't believe everything and if a business called me with some Nonsense's like that... I think I would use the caller ID number and try to figure out what was going on, because a buffet that would complain about someone eating too much ,would never stay in business for long !! read more

I am not generally a fan of Chinese buffets because the food is usually not that great. This place, however, is excellent! Their meat dishes are actually full of meat (rather than a bunch of veggies with a smattering of meat), and the meat is nice and tender. The hot and sour soup was super flavorful, and the crab rangoon was huge and yummy. They have a wide variety of options, including a Mongolian grill. The service was perfect. read more

The Mongolian bar (Raw food selections) is OK but they don't have "Squid", like Sakura restaurant. Also, they don't have Sushi, unlike Sakura one. The food at buffet is better than Sakura one in my opinion. Hum...I did not see "Crap legs" I wonder they are for "Dinner" buffet only because I only had "Lunch" read more