I had a severe allergic reaction today from a dish here. I never post reviews and I really hate to post a bad review. I'm deathly allergic to cashews and peanuts. I know I take a risk when I eat out. I ordered moo shu vegetable, I looked over all the menus and all stated it had vegetables and eggs, with a side of hoisin sauce. Great, all safe for me. I got it delivered bc COVID. Immediately after eating a few bites, which were very good nonetheless, my throat started to tickle and my mouth began to feel strange. I called the restaurant, and asked if they use peanuts or nuts in general in any form in that dish. The woman at the front who answered the call asked a few people and reported back no, but it seems like it caused confusion in the back as to whether they use nut products or not. Luckily I'm a nurse, had epi pens, my medic husband next to me, and will only end up with a bill from urgent care treatments and not dead today. However some people might not be as lucky- so please start looking into what you're serving people, and please please label it. read more

Ordered my food from Waitr and I guess the drivers were behind and got my food an hour and a half later. The food was still delicious even after that much time passed. Will definitely go in and try in the restaurant l. read more

My husband and I visited this place July 16th 23. Walked in, was sat down immediately great, drinks were out super fast loved that. Oh and our server was very nice! Now the quality of the food was probably the worst I've had in months.. EVERYTHING was lukewarm, hard and sat there for hours, you can tell none of the cooks came to do a quality check on the food at all. Like the chicken seemed to be half cooked.. I mean the only thing we were able to eat was the chow mien noodles.. Maybe we came in at the wrong time this time? Idk I paid anyway but I definitely won't be returning. Fix that! Maybe cook smaller portions of the items in the evening if business isn't coming in too much? Good luck. read more

The establishment needs to get it together. Every time I place an order it takes over and hour or they lose my food. Horrible.

Trying a new place for us. We had the buffet at around 3pm and it was excellent. Small trays were freshly cooked. Nice selection. The flavors were outstanding. Great selection. Our new favorite place for Oriental cuisine. Next time we'll take pictures. read more

Best Chinese food around here, even though all the Chinese food is mediocre this one actually tastes good

I got food poisoning from this place! I ate a California roll, chewed it up and as I was swallowing it I noticed a foul taste (which reminded me of the way garbage smells). A couple of hours later I got a major headache and began feeling nauseous. I spent the next four days close to my toilet as I expelled from both ends. They actually deserve minus stars! Steer clear unless you like MSG and don't mind playing Russian roulette with your health! BTW-I'm a California transplant (San Francisco Bay Area) and in my opinion, this place would never survive that market. Without the food poisoning I would have given it 2 stars at the max! 我从这个地方得了食物中毒！ 我吃了一个加州卷，咀嚼了一下，吞咽时发现异味（让我想起了垃圾味的味道）。 几个小时后，我头疼得厉害，开始感到恶心。 从头到尾我都被驱逐出境，接下来的四天我都在洗手间附近。 他们实际上值得负星！ 除非您喜欢味精，否则请不要打扰您，不要介意以健康来玩俄罗斯轮盘赌！ 顺便说一句，我是加州的一个移植手术（旧金山湾区），我认为，这个地方永远无法在这个市场中生存。 如果没有食物中毒，我最多可以给它2星！ read more

Let's get one thing straight. I am a Chinese Buffet Pro. I have been to probably 50 different Chinese buffets across the State of Texas. It is somewhat of a guilty pleasure so this is actually the first one that I have reviewed. How in the world is the place ranked below "Jakes"??? This is really good. Fresh, and well prepared. You can tell they put a lot of thought behind developing the flavors and sauces. that goes into the meals. Highly recommend, staff was super friendly also. Sorry for no pictures I lost them. read more

This was my first time at this restaurant and will probably return. Staff there is very friendly and warm with there greetings. Flavor of the food was good but nothing out of the ordinary. I didn't get the Lomein noodles that where supposedly to come with the combination I ordered and the chicken in both the Sweet & Sour and General Tso chicken was really tough - like it was over cooked or even reheated. My wife ordered beef and broccoli and said it was good . Again will probably give it another go unless we find another option around Temple. read more

So maybe dining in is a different experience than ordering out, because the delivered food was not good. Nothing tasted fresh. Anything that was supposed to be crispy was soggy. Pretty high priced for the small portions. My least favorite thing was the chicken fried rice. There were so many large pieces of under cooked onion in it, it was inedible. Really tasted like they sautéed a few bits of chicken with a ton of onions and mixed it with their buffet fried rice. I've eaten there before and really liked it, just doesn't seem like they put much effort on delivery. read more

China Cafe - This was the amount of onion in about a 1/4 cup of rice. - Chinese Near Me - Belton, Texas

My husband got awfully sick after eating here. To the point where I would never recommend anyone going there.

The food was disgusting tonight. The rice was not cooked hardly at all. The chicken was so tough i could not chew it and the dumplings were sopping wet. We called and asked for a refund and the very rude girl refused. Do not eat here. read more

China cafe is my go to location for amazing food. I am in love with the sushi and recently I tried something on their menu instead of visiting the buffet. I ordered Mapo Tofu and I was so very impressed! I had been researching the dish after seeing it on their menu. I added a few extra ingredients and am in love with the options given! Outstanding restaurant! read more

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Wish we would have listened to the reviews. Ordered $50+ in food & it was ALL disgusting (orange chicken, egg foo young, fried rice, egg rolls, fried shrimp)! Do not waste your time & money. read more

I've tried a lot of Chinese places because where I used to live had amazing food and I've been disappointed here in Texas, and this place doesn't disappoint. The buffet is good, but order off the menu, especially items not found on the buffet and you will get fresh, and super delicious food that will make you come back time and time again. I usually order the garlic chicken and it's full of garlic sauce and huge pieces of chicken, and veggies, plus the pork fried rice that comes with it will fill you up. I love this place and can't get enough. read more

Service was great food wow the food actually is the best Asian food I had here. Very warm and homely feeling when you are there.

Very bland, and I asked for extra spicy - had little to no spice or soy sauce?? Need to check the age of your peppers because they are NOT hot. Disappointed for a $12 lunch. read more

So good I personally am not a Chinese food fan,... this place totally rocks my taste buds,.. will definitely be back great service great food read more

China Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Belton, Texas

Umm maybe we went on a good day or something because the food was amazing! I'm extremely picky with my Chinese food to the point I won't eat it unless someone refers a place. My mom came first and we were in the area the next day and went. It was all fresh and everything was good especially the fried dumplings. read more

Nope, nope, and nope. This place managed to give my husband and I horrible stomach aches and having to basically spend the night in the bathroom if you know what I mean... Food tasted pretty decent otherwise, nothing against the actual restaurant. But never again because of the aftermath of eating from there. I don't know what it was in their food, but it's definitely something that doesn't agree with our stomach's. Sorry China Cafe. read more

I'm sorry, but the food I've ordered here on two occasions simply does not measure up to great restaurants I've eaten at elsewhere. General Tso chicken was best, but not too good. Flavor was off, the chicken pieces were way too big and gristly, and I'm confused why a big slice of jalapeño was plunked in the center of the tray. Lo mein was pretty poor. I did not like the flavor of the sauce at all, and the beef strips were fatty and rubbery in texture. I couldn't force myself to keep chewing or even to swallow it. My search for a good Chinese restaurant in Bell County continues. read more

Let's start with the decor. Obnoxious, giant pictures of the married couple (owners?) are not the visual cues I want while eating. Although, this all could be turned around if the groom had posed in gold hot pants a la Rocky of the Rocky Horror Picture Show- this would have been strangely acceptable. Ironically, I'm comfortable with the creepy clowns in Salgados. Maybe because they're not framed. Or maybe because they're not trying to show off for everyone. I went with a friend. We were sat, drinks ordered and off we went to fill our plates. We return, almost simultaneously to our booth and begin to eat separate dishes and immediately spit out our food. Why? It's cold. Two different items from the buffet, and they're cold. How cold? Ice cold. Hot food should be held at a minimum temperature of 140 degrees fahrenheit, and really shouldn't be held for longer than 4 hours. About this time the waitress arrived with our drinks and we informed her we were leaving, that the food was cold and unacceptable and they freaked out like we were trying to do a dine and dash. I'm sorry, if I my intentions were to eat your food and not pay for it, I would eat the food first. We did leave and we did not pay. We didn't even eat. Hell, we didn't even get a sip of our drinks. TL;DR Clearly no one attended a food safety class- dine at your own risk. read more

Five words. Shrimp Lo Mein Crab Rangoons If you want Chinese heaven, this it it. We order take out whenever we come up to visit the in-laws, and my stomach always pants with anticipation. The Shrimp Lo Mein comes tightly packed with delicious rice with flecks of vegetables scattered among the grains and mouth-licking noodles overflowing with flavor clothing the shrimp and the assortment of greens that bathe in the sauces. Squirt some soy and duck sauce over the combo, and taste buds are alive and kicking long after the meal is over. And don't even get me started on the crab rangoons. I love sinking my teeth in their sweet, garlicky pillows of crab cooked to perfection. I could eat 100 of those in one sitting. And if I die from a food coma (or obesity), it would have been worth it. read more

Walked in here hoping to find a great hole in the wall Chinese restaurant not realizing it was a buffet. Pros: -Hot fresh food -Hand rolled sushi -AMAZING coconut shrimp Cons: -Waitress only cared about texting -The rangoons were SUPER fishy smelling and tasting. I didn't eat them out of fear they were spoiled. -$9 for lunch with water to drink is a little outrageous read more

I must say that part of me is disappointed. I didn't need any competition for Chinese food as I already found my favorite in the area. However, this restaurant has made it a little more problematic for me. Why? Read on. I have only eaten here for dinner, so I don't know what lunch is like. At dinner, they have a live sushi chief. The sushi is part of the buffet. Every time I'm there, he has asked me what is my favorite. Usually, I'll just say everything already made looks great (because it does). It tastes great, too. They have steamed crab legs (at least a night) as well. I usually get these last because I get pretty messy with them. All but once, they have been great (the one other time I was there pretty late and I think they had been sitting for a while). My favorite dish is their coconut shrimp as far as Chinese dishes. Their egg drop soups is really good, but my favorite in the area is Yank Sing's in Temple. Because of what you get in the evening, this place is a little pricier than I would like, however. It is worth it for the freshly-prepared in front of you sushi and the crab legs. Another great choice in Belton is Jake's. Doesn't sound Chinese, but it is. It tastes great. Selection is somewhat small, but the taste is great. It is cheaper than China Cafe. read more

Nice place, clean, active, and decent food. I was excited to see an assortment especially with a grill on the outside of the kitchen. I would consider coming back. read more

The buffet here is decent. Always pretty fresh but the best part is the sushi. They don't put out previous frozen sushi like most buffets. The actually have a sushi chef that is standing there making fresh sushi. This in my opinion is the best buffet in Central Texas. read more

Helena must work for Jakes which closed down due to a lack of customers because their food was terrible. China Cafe is the cleanest restaurant in Temple/Belton. The staff is friendly and helpful and the owner is very nice person who cares about the customers. ...and the food is fantastic! read more

I usually either go big like PF Changs or do quick and cheap like Panda Express. I decided to try something new. I didn't expect perfection but for their prices I expected better. Also, one hour waiting for delivery will make you expect even more. The orange chicken was not good. The sauce was too sticky and thick. The Kung Pao chicken was labeled "spicy" ... Not spicy at all and way too many vegetables. Why did I pay 9 stinking dollars for a few chicken bites and a load of veggies? Oh, that's not it. The food made me sick. I threw up and was up all night feeling sick. Conclusion? If you want cheap Chinese just go to Panda Express in Temple. It's worth the few extra minutes of driving and saving money. Or wait to go somewhere nicer where you won't get sick. Maybe I'm just one of the random people who have a bad experience. It happens. But I will not be trying them again. read more

Very crowded and uncomfortable, feels like your sitting right next to another random party , very unsanitary as well , found a hair in the chicken and informed the employees and nobody removed the contaminated food tray , we just got up and left . I recommend going a mile down the road to Jakes buffet read more

Pass....yup....pass. Prices not reasonable. Food left me unimpressed. I'd recommend you save your money. It just didn't do it for me.

It was ok. The food itself was buffet style food, tasted like it was under a warmer for a while. Not terrible but not terrific. The hours are convenient and the sushi was pretty good, so 3 stars. read more

Just had lunch here. Food was great. What leads me to write the review was the overall customer service and care that goes into the business. The staff was putting together a large carry out for someone. The manager came out to double check it. I over heard him say that if she wasn't there in just a few minutes to please call her. He wanted to ensure the food was fresh and hot. Our server even offered to get us to go beverages without us even asking. I applaud the entire team for good food and great service. read more

Great buffet! The food is by far the best in the area; great atmoshphere also. The only downfall is the booth set up- the table was too high and the bench parts were too far away. Still great place though! read more

China Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Belton, Texas

This is a typical Americanize Chinese buffet that offer menu service. After checking out the buffet line and observing that the items were dry and inedible, we opt to order from the menu. Placing our order was a task in itself, it seems the server was new and not having been properly train on how to take order. She was really nice, and check on us often but that was it. We order roast pork and green beans, mapo tofu and shrimp egg foo young. The shrimp egg foo young was on point but the other two dishes was too salty. Mapo tofu it's typically made with silken tofu but here they make it with medium tofu and no spice at all. The roast pork and green bean had old and dry bbq pork with over cooked and dry fried green beans. We asked for some hot oil to spice up the tofu dish. Upon receiving the bill we were charged $1.38 for 8 0z Of hot oil when we received only no more than 1.5 oz of it and using only a pinch of what we received. This is ridiculous to charge a customer a standard condiments in any Chinese restaurant and they did not have any courtesy to inform us that there will be a charge. Needless to say we will not be back again nor will we recommend anyone from eating here. read more

I was told that this was one of the better sushi places in Belton so I decided to pay for a buffet and check out the sushi bar. I was very disappointed with the sushi and the sushi chef. The sushi tasted as if it had been refrigerated for hours. Had I wanted refrigerated sushi I would've gone to H-E-B. I also felt that each sushi roll had been drowned in spicy mayo! taking away from the flavors of the fish. The sushi chef was not attentive and he didn't seem to care about the quality of the sushi. My waiter Jericho was phenomenal! He went above and beyond each time he came to my table to check on me. I would go again just to try the buffet bar but I will not give the sushi bar another chance. read more

Aaaaamazing service. Strongly recommend this for the whole family. The people are very very friendly, on top of everything from your drinks to the plate pick up. Their ability to anticipate your next request is awesome. The food... their food is great!!! It's hot, fresh, and there is a really nice variety; sushi, fresh grilled meats, and the typical Chinese American foods found at every buffet. Everyone left full and happy. $50 for a family of four, on a Sunday, for dinner. Not cheap, however well worth the variety, taste and especially the service. BONUS THEY DELIVER! ! read more

Always good good. Friendly and attentive wait staff. The staff seem to enjoy their job and they get along, communicate with each other. Food presentation is spot on. Our favorite buffet! read more

This little gem is great!! I have been coming here with my family since it opened. The staff is always nice and the waitstaff is on top of things. It's always very clean. The sushi is always really good and freshly made. Love it!! read more

You're doing yourself a favor by not going to this place. I love Chinese food, but this is the most Americanized Chinese food place ever. The food is just so sweet that it is unpalatable. I would give Panda Express a better rating on their food. Stay away from the sushi. read more