At first, when I was absolutely starving, everything tasted great. And then it just did not suddenly the consistency and a piece of dark meat that was fried was in my mouth and had a spit it out cause it tasted bad rancid. Service is impeccable. Ambience is casual and great. That place was clean. Waitress is awesome. Picture is our wasted food and I hate to do that for a place but the second plate just did not look good or taste good. read more

China Buffet King - The wasted food. Couldn't quite eat this. - Chinese Near Me - Petoskey, Michigan

They scan your table for a tip, while you're still sitting there. Tips are NOT mandatory.

And to think I was just gonna get fast food and go home! As soon as I walked in I was settled in a comfy booth and on my way to delicious Chinese food! A great selection of food was upon me and I wanted to try everything, I almost did too! Great atmosphere, great staff and great food!! I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking to get full without breaking the bank! read more

China Buffet King - Amazing Chinese food!! - Chinese Near Me - Petoskey, Michigan

After a day of driving and exploring the area the family was famished and we decided to stop here for dinner, so glad that we did!! Service was very friendly and fast. They had a decent amount of options for food and desserts, and everything seemed pretty fresh. There were one or two things that weren't our favorite, but generally any one of the many chicken dishes were pretty good. And they had a decent amount of options for veggies, and some seafood. The fish was good. They had multiple soup options including wonton, egg drop, and hot and sour. They have some factory baked desserts, at least 4 different puddings, and soft serve ice cream! Prices are pretty reasonable, we also saw people come in for the pay by the pound option to take to go. read more

Typical buffet food but even if you get in at nine, they still put out fresh food and they close at nine. No worry they stay there. I got in like 8:55 and thought that everything would be gone and they were still putting out fresh food there's only a handful of people in there Great service friendly, and did not rush me at all. read more

The meatballs and Hawaiian chicken is wonderful. Don't forget the buttered seafood also! So much good food that I didn't have room for dessert! Don't let the exterior fool you. It is excellent food! Service is great! I highly recommend! read more

Very average Chinese buffet. Nothing great but nothing awful. Inside was very clean. Nothing more to say.

The food was really good. The atmosphere was awesome. The service was fast. The Buffay is awesome. I would go back there again. read more

The food is good and amazing sometimes it comes out cold. The service is OK they're very mean and seem irritated. Ambiance/overall I think the food was amazing while the service was OK. They literally tell you very rudely to go sit down and they ask you for their drinks and Chinese/mandarin in their water always gives me the runs. read more

Been coming here with my family for as long as I can remember. We've frequented here so often, the staff knows exactly what we get to drink and even knows us on a first-name basis. The food is good, the servers are friendly and serve us with smiles on their faces. The overall ambiance is calming after a busy day doing what we need to do. Very affordable overall, would definitely recommend this place to anyone coming to this side of town for the first time. read more

food was great service was amazing always checking on plates and drinks they should really have twll remove yelp to remove the old reviews from more than 8 years read more

Kind and friendly staff! Great food! Always clean! They always refresh the buffet anytime anything is getting low.

Although they are mostly known for their buffet, which I do enjoy. I usually order my food for take out. Their menu is very complete and the food is always on time and delicious. Excellent Chinese food!! read more

Food was tasty and the price was good for 15 bucks. Service was good with drinks always being refilled. The place was clean and I would def stop back again if I ever came back in the area. read more

Used to eat here a lot. Got the most intense food sickness that I have ever experienced in my life. Like I'm talking on all fours in your bathroom praying to God and questioning your whole life decisions sick. I still eat here from time to time though. What is wrong with me... read more

I've been there several times in the past few years. I wish that I could give a better review. I have ordered a carry out each time. Got the chicken egg Foo young and chicken fried rice along with crab Rangoon. Food is mediocre at best. The staff never smile and never thank you for your business. Maybe it's their culture. I would think that they could at least put on an act and pretend that they are happy for your business. It's been the same each time that I've been there. I can spend $4.00 more at a local steakhouse and have an excellent meal. For these reasons I've decided to never return.​ read more

You'd have to be stoned to consider eating here. How on earth do you make broccoli rubbery. The food here was god awful. I couldn't find 3 things in that buffet I'd consider edible. read more

We were cold and tired after skiing at Boyne Highlands. We were looking forward to some hot food. On a whim I suggested we try the Chinese place. We walked in, sat down and asked for hot tea. A teapot of Oolong tea arrived. Drink refills are free. We went up to the buffet. Lots of choices, including fabulous green beans, shrimp, chicken, beef, a few noodle dishes, pot stickers, peanut chicken, hot and sour soup, egg drop soup, etc. A few dishes were a little too salty, the egg drop soup needed salt added. But the food was basically good, and the buffet is a great way to sample a lot of different flavors. The wait staff were all Chinese. There was at least one family dining that seemed to be Chinese. The buffet was $19.90 for the two of us. Tea was 60 cents per person. Our dinner, with tax but without the tip, came to less than $24. When we went to the register to pay, a family was getting takeout by-the-pound. Hubby said he would not mind coming back, and I would not turn down the chance, either. read more

China Buffet King - Along the main drag (US-31) in Petoskey, MI. - Chinese Near Me - Petoskey, Michigan

We have been several times and never have been disappointed. Some times the food is cold. The staff is friendly It is a buffet so you pick what you want It is better than most buffets. The best Chinese buffet in northern Michigan...Some day they will fix the window blinds...Mayby read more

OMG SOOOO much food! You have to try everything and the assortment, oh my the assortment of items to choose from is AWESOME. They even have sushi. It's a good place. read more

Waitress was severely rude and made fun of one of my family members. Was laughing because of how they talked. Will not be going back.

I've eaten here many times. The food is decent, although a smaller selection. The proteins offered at clearly bottom of the pile in quality, but the flavors are good. The biggest drawback for me is the lack of upkeep. It's the only Chinese place like it around, and they afford to reasonably pay staff - however the store and it's surroundings are in near shambles. The sign is weathered, the decorations are unnecessarily strewn about the interior, the blinds are nearly all broken, the exterior, shrubbery and parking lot look as if the place has been deserted and forgotten. read more

Ok soup. But even jello was rubbery. Not impressed with selection. Servers nice. Entrees I got were luke warm read more

Do not eat here. EVER. They have racked up so many code violations and so many people have gotten sick from eating at the Buffet "King" that I'm in disbelief that they are STILL open. EDIT: LOL @ Gordie B. Why would I go to McDonalds instead of Buffet King? Oh! So I can trade one type of crappy food for another. Got it. Seriously, if I wanted food for a similar price to Buffet King (but that actually tastes good and you can even watch them cook it), I'd go to Jose's (Mexican) downtown. If I wanted good-great Chinese, I'd go to Chee Peng's where the price is reasonable for the quality and amount of food. read more

Im sorry it took me so long to reveiw you guys been off yelp awhile. Before that i have no excuse. Been an regular customer of this place. My daughters been coming here her whole life. My absolute favorite place in the world friendly service. Delicious food and lots of choices. If something's not out you were hoping to see ask you will get all you want delivered fresh. Never have an empty glass or have toask for an refill. Never have to wait for plates to be cleared. If you want fast and filling and dont want to trade it for service.go here now. read more

It's a buffet. I'm content if the food is hot and I'm not left wondering if I will get food poisoning. After reading the not-so-pleasant reviews, we decided to take a chance. (We were also told the restaurant had shut down once or twice and reopened.) I was impressed. The place is reasonably clean, the food is hot and delicious, and there is a decent selection. Is it the best food ever? Nope. But it's a buffet so set your expectations reasonably. The service was also quite good. read more

The food was great but their noodles were a bit dry, their was film on their egg drop soup so I felt disgusted to even try it & their ice cream was a bit grainy. My four year old who loves ice cream wouldn't even eat it. The rest of the food was fine & the service was curteous but with those three problems, that bring our experience there to two stars. read more

I've been here many times over the years. The staff for the most part are very attentive and friendly. They do a good job keeping your tea or water full and clear your plates when you make trips to the buffet. Its cheap Chinese food at its finest. If you're in the area and you crave Chinese food then this place gives you the best bang for your buck. Our family of four can eat here and leave a 20 percent tip for under Thirty dollars. Not bad at all. I love their India Chicken, and my girlfriend enjoys their salt in pepper shrimp. My oldest boy enjoys the green beans, broccoli, and friend rice, also gets a kick out of picking out his own sweets (Jello, pudding, cookies ect...) youngest son loves to taste and try everything. We go every couple months. read more

Went there "Prime-Time" Saturday night and honestly you couldn't ask anymore out a buffet. Hot dishes and lots of them. Each time you turned around you saw more rows of food. Lemon chicken was a specialty to this particular one and they killed it. Sushi not the best but who goes to China Buffer for sushi? read more

We have ordered dinner from here several times recently. They have a great menu deal where you can get 4 items for $10 bucks. The food is good, not outstanding, but it's all pre-prepared, and you order at the drive through window and get your food in VERY short timeframe. We will return for this great, fast deal! read more

We have been several times and never have been disappointed. The staff is friendly and welcoming. It is a buffet so you pick what you want we have been very satisfied. It is better than most buffets. read more

did take out got got my order wrong maybe these people need to learn numbers

A group of us had dinner there last night before I saw the one-star review here. Didn't spot any violations (but also didn't see the kitchen). Passable Asian food - some dishes pretty good -- but atter all it's a buffet - no one expected cuisine. And VERY reasonably priced. read more

Terrible food, below average service. I also heard from a past employee that the owner spilled raw chicken on the floor and proceeded to scoop it back up and cook it for the publics consumption. I have never eaten here since. read more

One of the worst American Chinese buffets that I have ever been too! Would not recommend. Wish we would of went to McDonald next door instead. Very disappointed read more

I have lived in many places and recently moved to Petoskey. Tried this place on a recommendation from a friend and was not disappointed. Dined at 8 pm and all of the buffet items were hot and fresh. The quality and taste is fantastic not to mention the very reasonable price. read more

Favorite Chinese restaurant hands down. The food is always yummy and they are always on top keeping the buffet filled. I've been eating here for quite a few years. I've never had a bad experience with the people or the food. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves and has a craving for Chinese food! read more

I ate there yesterday evening. Got suck four times before I left the parking lot. Had to stop multiple time to vomit on my drive home to Sault Ste. Marie mi. And I am still getting sick. Severe stomach cramps and Diarrhea. I will never eat there again in my life and I will be reporting them to the local health department. read more

Best value for the money in town. American Chinese cuisine tailored for western taste

I have eaten here numerous times because my family thinks this place is great. Having worked in restaurants before I have noticed a few things which make me question the cleanliness of the place. First of all the tables are usually sticky when we are seated, assuming are not wiped down. Second: I have personally witnessed numerous times new food being dumped on top of food already at the buffet and then being mixed in, that is a big no no. Third: Utensils falling in the the buffet pans and just being wiped off, the food not being taken out after being contaminated by the dirty handle. Four: I never see anyone going around cleaning the place aside from busing the tables. There is very little vegetarian options and if there are they are not marked on the hot foods. Which would be my preference but it is their business so of course they do not have to serve vegetarian food. It would just be nice to know they can eat something other than the fruit when we go out. read more