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    China Lee Buffet

    4.1 (230 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    CHINA LEE BUFFET ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Missi R.

    Our group of five dined here for lunch, We were all impressed with the quality, variety, and freshness of the food. I enjoyed the hibachi, and the variety of options available. Meat, fish, vegetables, noodles, rice, eggs. And all ingredients were fresh. I loved the large chunks of Krab. There is truly something for everyone here. The vegetables were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The green beans and broccoli were slightly crisp. Sweet potatoes were tasty. There are so many options. Virtually every Chinese entrée and appetizer you can think of is here. Spring rolls and crab Rangoons are excellent. We enjoyed the baked salmon, seafood bake, General Tso's, fried rice, and other entrées. Even the one person in our group who wasn't especially fond of Chinese food was very happy with the baked macaroni and cheese, pizza, and other selections. He did enjoy the crab Rangoons and other appetizers too. Only one member of our group had room for dessert, and she sampled several items and enjoyed them. The food was kept fresh and containers were full. Everything was extremely clean: the food serving areas, dining tables, hibachi line, and even the restrooms. This is a very well run buffet and restaurant. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and variety of food.

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    Lauren S.

    After 2 years of living in Ocala, we finally made it here! Part of the reason was that every time we drove by, it has been packed! We never made it to their first location and it worked out because the current location is way closer to our home. We have visited here 2-3 times already so I'm surprised I did not review it yet. Our first visit was at lunch time on a Friday. It was so friggin busy! Our server was attentive and came by often. We were actually surprised regarding how vast and varied the buffet items were. There were a lot of American dishes like French fries and buffalo wings but I went for all the Asian items. OMG their sushi! They had an extensive sushi bar with 2 people constantly making new rolls. The other times we visited were for dinner but after 8pm in hopes to beat most of the crowds. One time was for my husband's birthday due to China Lee being the only restaurant open when a hurricane was coming through. The food was good every time we visited and we definitely ate way too much every time. The dishes are replenished often. They also have a hibachi counter but I think there might be an up charge for that? The prices are really reasonable and it looked clean & tidy every time we visited.

    Gina P.

    typically i'm sketched out by buffets, but this one was actually quite good! prices are fair and restaurant is clean! lots of workers were maintaining the buffet so I knew everything was fresh. I really enjoyed my hibachi!!! everyone in our party had a good experience as well! I would go back!

    Grace A.

    Hands down THE best Asian buffet! The sushi/sashimi section blew my mind. No exaggeration, utterly fresh food all around, awesome selection & delicous, very clean from top to bottom. Extremely friendly & attentive staff. Will most definitely be going back & ensure my friemda do as well.

    Nicole F.

    Lots going on here. They had a variety of options ranging from Chinese food, sushi, veggies, dessert, and a hibachi -cook to order- grill. The food was just ok, exactly what you'd expect from a Chinese buffet. We went on Sunday night, it was very crowded and we waited 10 min in line to be seated. The staff were hard working making sure the food trays were full and plates cleared. They had booth seating. Wine and domestic beers averaged about $5 each.

    A little bit of everything, noodles, rice, spare ribs, general taos chicken, crab rangoon, Chinese doughnuts, spinach wheels
    Eva A.

    China Lee Buffet is my favorite place for Chinese food. It's all you can eat and they literally have everything. You wont be disappointed and you WILL eat too much. The best part about them is getting it to-go. You walk in, grab a container, and fill it up with whatever you want. They charge per pound so you only pay for what you get. When you check out, you place your container on a scale and pay. I find this to be cheaper and better than typical Chinese restaurants because I can get a couple crab rangoons (which are fire), and sample a little bit of whatever else I want without having to pay for an entire portion of it. The restaurant is always clean and always busy. Highly recommended!

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    2 months ago

    Friendly atmosphere, variety of food for a good price. Clean place, Some of the food cook t the moment. We love it.

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    22 days ago

    Yummy Buffet. Great selection of sushi. Good price. Plenty of vegan options as well as a made to order hibachi station

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    4 months ago

    Food was great! The best chinese buffet we ever had! The place is clean & well maintained by the servers & workers.

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    6 months ago

    The food is always good everytime I'm there it's a lot of people they have a hibachi bar fresh good food

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    3 months ago

    Food tastes good, but the food poisoning hit before I even got home... no clue what I ate that made me feel like this...

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    Great value (especially for seniors at lunch) and super choices that are quite tasty! Very pleasant surprise!

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    4 months ago

    I love this place! Make sure you skip breakfast and go there real hungry. Then, pork out! Yes, they have pork too.

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    Excellent value! Good food quality n great staff service! Pricing is very affordable. Crowded Monday afternoon with locals and families.

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    Yummy House

    3.9(318 reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$

    food was Excellent ! service was Great! veggies fresh and cooked perfectly ! will return soon!read more

    Yummy House in Ocala is our favorite Chinese restaurant without having to drive to Orlando. We live…read morein The Villages, unfortunately there just aren't any authentic ethnic restaurants in The Villages. There are wanna be Chinese restaurants in The Villages but the food is Chinese-American and I would not even eat there or recommend them. Yummy House in Ocala was actually referred to us by the owner of Square 1 Burgers in The Villages, another fantastic restaurant but that's another review. Yummy House offers a variety of authentic Chinese dishes, and they also offer Dim Sum on weekends. The first time my spouse and I went there, we couldn't believe the choices. We used to always drive to Peter's Kitchen in Orlando but it was over an hour to drive there for us. Ocala was much closer and to be quite honest just as good as the restaurant in Orlando. Every dish I've ordered there has been out of this world. Which makes it so hard for me to choose my entrée. I do have a favorite server at Yummy House. His name is Ming. So, when I dine at Yummy House, I always ask to be seated at Ming's area. I also golf in Ocala which friends, about 8 to 12 of us. After golf, we normally have lunch together too. So, Yummy House is at the top of the list for us. When we do, I call the restaurant ahead to make a reservation and ask them to assign Ming to us. Ming always provides excellent service and especially with me being Asian, he kind of knows what type of dish I like and when I order a dish he will normally make suggestions to add to the dish or cook a certain way that knows I would like. He also makes suggestions to each person in our group and sometimes he'll tell them to try a dish that he's sure they've never had before. He tries to take them out of their comfort zone. They've always been happy with his suggestion. The restaurant itself reminds me of some of the Chinese restaurants I've been to that is not a fast-food restaurant. Very authentic inside. They also offer a beer called Lucky Buddha. I think everyone likes to order the beef because the bottle is in the shape of Buddha. Yesterday, we met friends at Yummy House who are visiting from Boston. Unfortunately, Ming was off and another server took care of us. He was a good server but just not like Ming who really goes out of his way to talk to you, joke and laugh. However, he was not a bad server but he was just there to provide server and do his job. So, I cannot fault him for that. So overall the entire experience yesterday was good. I highly recommend Yummy House if you are near the Ocala area and are craving for authentic Chinese food.

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    China Wok - Boneless spare ribs with lo mein noodles

    China Wok

    4.3(31 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $

    Ive had great experience twice before, with their General Tso chicken…read more That said, I ordered General Tso last Friday. Within a few hours I was sick to my stomach on Friday night, all day on Saturday, and 3/4 of Sunday. That said, I didnt eat any other food. I drank water only. After my dry leaves on Sunday afternoon, I experienced 3 violent vomit episodes. Immediately my nausea went away. I looked into the toilet. All I saw were the food items that made up the China Wok General Tso chicken meal. I dont think I'll eat here anymore. For everyone else, eaters beware !

    I went back and forth on the score on this one as I think the place, overall, is average for…read moretakeout Chinese food. I see the other reviews and I disagree with some of the points. On food taste, I prefer FIrst Wok down the street. It is also average but they are a bit bolder on their flavors. But for sheer value, I don't think you can beat China Wok (see pictures). When I picked up the box, it felt heavy. After loading up a plate (pictured), there was still enough for 2 more meals. Sure, a lot of fried rice, which is not the best for a diabetic like me, but also an ample amount of the chicken. As it is only marginally different from First Wok, this would be the spot if you are seeking value. Food is good, but standard. The atmosphere is like any other Chinese takeout restaurant. Minimal tables and chairs and a larger counter to order. Cooks in the back manning the woks. The daughter of the owners served me and I was very impressed to have someone I would guess around 12 handling this duty so well. I talked to the parents for a bit about how impressed I was. We homeschooled and all of my daughters got honors in college, so I can really appreciate someone who takes time to teach their children.

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