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    China Buffet

    2.9 (145 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    CHINA BUFFET ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Playsae W.

    I must say that this restaurant has come a long way the new Remodeling ,it's beautiful, the food is hot and fresh, the staff are pleasant and I do believe that the Stars will rise on reviews because this is definitely a go to, very clean very hot food, just an overall five-star expense

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    Bruce K.

    Reasonably clean and definitely a wide variety of options here. I know that there are picky eaters who don't like "Chinese food" even if it is very Americanized as it is here, which means they have mac & cheese, garlic bread, hot wings and fries. But in addition to that, many different Americanized Chinese choices from beef & broccoli, ribs, baked krab with cheese, chicken on a stick and more. The sushi and sashimi line was really nice with many different options that all looked and tasted fresh. I was very pleased. Staff did well at keeping the steam tables stocked and tidy, clearing dirty dishes and refilling drinks. As Chinese buffets go, this was definitely one of the better ones. Price was good too. [Review 15853 overall - 1429 in Florida - 1357 of 2021.]

    I'm so disappointed. Pre-pandemic, I frequently went to this establishment. Today, I just happened to be nearby shopping at Party City and decided to have an early lunch. I checked Yelp only because I wanted to know if things had turned for the worse. The rating was mediocre, yet I still gave it a try. (sigh) The food was, eh, okay. But service is definitely not good. Too much to write about here. But the most disappointing thing was they do NOT honor the Yelp 10% discount. It's one thing to say, we don't honor that. But something totally different when you try to convince me it's for a different China Buffet. Especially, when I confirm your address. The sad thing about it is it would have only been $1.19 off the bill. I had planned to pick up something from Soul Food Bistro. I should have stuck with my original plans. China Buffet, I won't be returning. ‍

    ADA.govt service dog law and what business can ask and not ask

    As a disabled person with a none visible disability and a vested service dog the lack of regard and knowledge of ADA laws by staff is appalling. I would not recommend this place to any disabled person especially if you have a service dog. I have been here many times with my SD and despite repeatedly showing them the ADA website and information around Service dogs they refuse to educate either themselves or their staff. They keep asking for documentation for my dog when they cannot ask for that by Federal Law, even after being shown ADA website stating this. They have been reported for breaching ADA law in regards to this as I am sick of uneducated people who refuse to learn the laws.

    Hannah W.

    We wanted a buffet so we decided to come here. They sat us immediately and got so many different plates. Some food was eh and room temperature but others were very good and fresh tasting. This is a good Chinese buffet. My man said the chicken nuggets here taste just like McDonald's lol that's a good thing!

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    Ok if you just want to go to a buffet. Food is just OK but the price is reasonable especially if you have kids that waste food.

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    9 years ago

    This is one of my favorite restaurants! Great environment and people! Buen restaurante!

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    9 years ago

    My favorite place for Chinese buffet. I always get a plate of the fresh cooked Mandarin as my first trip to the bar

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    10 years ago

    Very fresh food and the service is awesome. Diane is our favorite waitress. The soups are good and all the food is fresh.

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    10 years ago

    Best Chinese buffet in Jacksonville, if you don't like the food here you obviously don't know what food is!

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    China Buffet is the absolute best, they have a variety of good food you will not be disappointed.

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    My boyfriend and I love this place. The people are always so nice and the food is always awesome! Fresh food and great ice cream for desert

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    Fushimi Grill & Modern Buffet

    Fushimi Grill & Modern Buffet

    3.3
    (156 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    I've been on the hunt for a great Asian buffet in Jacksonville, and this was one of the few I…read morehadn't tried since COVID. We visited on a Friday for lunch, and the dining room was about 40% full--comfortable, not crowded, and easy to enjoy. ** Pros ** * Atmosphere: -- The space is surprisingly nice for a buffet. Two walls feature projected moving murals, and another showcases a large mountain scene. It creates a relaxing, modern vibe. * Food Quality: -- Everything we sampled--and we sampled a lot in small portions--was consistently good. -- Temperatures were spot‑on: soups were hot, desserts were properly chilled. -- Flavors were on par with other Asian buffets in Jacksonville, and in some cases better. -- The hibachi station is on the smaller side, offering two meats and a handful of vegetables. It's possible they expand options at dinner. -- Sushi selection was solid, with all the standard rolls you'd expect. -- The pork bun was the best I've had in town. It was light and had a great taste. * Value: At around $14 per person for lunch, we felt the price matched the quality and variety offered. ** Cons ** * Limited Variety: The overall assortment isn't as large as some of the newer buffets that have opened in the past year. Maybe the assortment is a bit larger at dinner or on the weekends. ** Overall ** We felt the visit was worth the drive from the Southside, and we'd happily stop by again when we're in the area.

    Stopped by Fushimi and let me tell you... come hungry…read more This spot has a little bit of everything. Fresh sushi, seafood, hot bar favorites and plenty of comfort picks stacked across the buffet. The variety is honestly impressive, so whether you're in the mood for sushi rolls, crispy fried bites or classic buffet plates, you'll find your lane fast. Service was attentive and quick to clear plates, which is key when you're making multiple rounds (and yes... you will). It's also a great family option. Tons of choices for kids and picky eaters, so everyone leaves happy. Solid buffet experience with something for every appetite.

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    This buffet area had mostly fried foods. Don't miss the scallops!
    This buffet area had mostly fried foods. Don't miss the scallops!
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    This is the artistic photo look at my meal!

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    This is the artistic photo look at my meal!
    Hot Pot Korean BBQ

    Hot Pot Korean BBQ

    4.3
    (461 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    I've seen this place in the Winn-Dixie shopping center for years and I've always wanted to try it…read more My friends and I enjoy Korean BBQ so we stopped by. The tables have the both the BBQ grill and the hot pots. Food - try it all! They have all your meats and stuff in a buffet area. everything we tried was fresh and delicious. We had both the grill and the hot pots. Each of us tried a different base and all of them were good. I would go traditional if I was you. Food conveyor - just like you see in Japan! Alls sorts of items come by your table. If I could say anything bad it would be that I wish some of the portions were smaller - there are so many things to try and I no longer each like a college student. Service - our server never left us wanting for anything. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I look forward to bringing more friends here in the future. The place is large and can accommodate larger groups - I think I saw one group of about 15. It may seem a little pricey for some but you have lots of options and it's worth it.

    So yummy! The restaurant was very clean and the food was all fresh!! We were served quickly and our…read morewaitress was attentive. We had a great time doing both hot pot and KBBQ. The conveyor was also nicely packaged (plates came covered with plastic wrap for freshness and sanitary). The hot plates themselves boiled our soups super quick and the BBQ heating element did its job quick as well. Overall a great experience and we would return. When my mom dropped a whole bowl of mushrooms, they wouldn't let her clean it up and appeared out of nowhere to sweep it and then mop right after. The floors were crazy clean and not at all slippery or squeaky. Bathrooms were also clean.

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    Hotpot and BBQ for sis-in-laws birthday.
    Hotpot and BBQ for sis-in-laws birthday.
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    Hot Pot Korean BBQ

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    5th Element

    5th Element

    4.1
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    First time at 5th Element since they moved to the new location. The interior layout is pretty much…read morethe same, with booths and tables - although it looks like they have an additional dining room that was not part of the old location. There is also a service bar in the rear corner of the main dining room, so they have a full liquor license now. We went on a Wednesday evening for dinner and the place was mostly empty, only a few customers but lots of to-go orders being picked up. Service was quick and attentive and the food quality continues to be excellent. We had a couple of Mango Lassi's, onion kulcha, shrimp biryani, and lamb biryani. We asked for mild, but of course biryani always has a little spice heat that is pleasant and you temper it with the Raita that comes along with the dish. Portions are huge - we took at least half of each dish home. We finished up with the free mango soft serve which was a very nice way to counter the lingering spice flavors from the biryani. All together an excellent and authentic Indian dining experience. If anything, 5th Element has improved since moving to the new location. I did notice my pet peeve when checking out that the suggested tip amounts on the bill are calculated including sales tax. Since sales tax has nothing to do with food quality and service, I calculate my own tip amount based on the subtotal before tax. I see most restaurants these days excluding sales tax from the tip calculations but 5th Element hasn't caught up yet.

    Just got back home after a wonderful meal at 5th Element with plenty of leftovers for tomorrow. We…read morehad a wonderful chic pea appetizer to start. My wife had tandoori chicken and I had the butter chicken with a huge portion of garlic cheese Naan. The food was fabulous! Service was quick and friendly. The restaurant was large and very clean. I can't wait to go back and try some more traditional options.

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    "Taste of India" mood this evening! (・‿・) /゚ Let's go in for an early 6:00 dinner @ #5thElement-Baymeadows Rd. Happy Labor Day!

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    "Taste of India" mood this evening! (・‿・) /゚ Let's go in for an early 6:00 dinner @ #5thElement-Baymeadows Rd. Happy Labor Day!

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