I love this place. I've been coming here since 1995. I was a big fan of the buffet. I moved away for about 15-20 years but always came here when visiting relatives. I moved back in 2016. Now I've gone on to become a mostly a take-out-customer. No matter what the service is always great! Except ONE Little thing.., My orders of steamed wontons made extra extra extra spicy are the best! My king pao chicken with no peanuts and no water chestnuts made extra, extra, extra spicy are always spot on delicious! I normally get this once a week...and if the family is eating I'll add on a couple of main dishes with the order as well as the chicken on a stick. I'd like to order it online but the "service" company they use is so difficult to use that I've been so frustrated at checkout that I just get so frustrated that I more often than not end up deciding to just do without. I can only imagine HOW MANY other patrons have had the same issue. I can't imagine how many other possible customers orders are lost because of this. I mean, I'm embarrassed to admit it but my orders alone add up to $320.00 in a month. If they fixed that problem, they'd likely make another $150,000.00 in annual sales if not more. What. A. Shame. read more

The food is Great. It tastes like the real thing, I know I did 3yrs in S.E. Asia. Desert bar has a lot of stuff on it too.

Very obvious it is a family business it was a pretty typical buffet with the typical offerings one unique thing was that they had a chocolate fountain that flowed with chocolate that you could top on anything you wanted and you could spare a marshmallow and smother it in chocolate too. None of the offerings were outstanding to me but it was great to have both Sushi and traditional Chinese food offerings and a great selection of desserts too. 14 bucks for all you can eat pretty decent and the service was really good maybe even to a good one time I went back to the buffet and came back to my seat and everything was cleared including napkins water and utensils but that's okay they just brought more read more

I got the fried dumplings. Nothing like I was expecting. Can't even tell you what they were. Do not recommend at all. read more

China Pavilion - Fried dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

It's a buffet. The food was very bland. The waiter brought water and did not stop ever again. He didn't even bring the check. I have not been here in years and I doubt if I will ever come back again. read more

Amazing best Chinese food restaurant in Topeka. They have everything and the people were so fast. I love the music and dim lighting toooo. read more

China Pavilion - a plate of food with rice, meat, and vegetables - Chinese Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

This place has good fresh food ! Found it just traveling through.. stopped and was surprised.. first thing walking in the door , food smelt great! Small buffet but nice variety.. will definitely be back! read more

Good variety, good flavors, not everything tastes the same as can happen in other similar buffets. Offerings were kept fresh, full & hot for the most part. I'm a french fry connoisseur, so if there are some on the buffet, even though they aren't in keeping with the cuisine, I will take 2-3. Those were not warm. Attentive wait staff. Good value for the dollar. read more

Normally I don't eat at buffets but some friends talked me into going there with them The food was constantly refreshed from smaller pans and kept the food hot. Staff was very helpful and I tried a little bit of almost everything and found it all to be great. My friends were right. Really good food read more

I've been eating at this place for over a decade, but it has gone dramatically down since the last time I went in. Tonight there were FLIES. Flies on the table. Flies on the sushi. Rice was very stale. Observed staff adding fresh food into pans of old stale food. I'm home an hour later and my guts are in turmoil. read more

I love this restaurant is the best Chinese food in Topeka the staff is all so nice and the one boy in front is so nice to me

I moved here from Houston, Texas in 1993 where they have a lot of very good Asian restaurants but I was actually impressed by the delicious and varied selections at this very reasonably priced buffet. I have been coming here to eat ever since. Clean inside. Helpful, friendly staff. Great food. Always kept freshly filled. Nice selection of sushi. read more

Was really good years ago, now it's not. Food is bland and the interior is so humid there's mold growing on the ceiling. They need a serious upgrade to the interior read more

The place is really clean and we enjoyed the service. I am rather surprised of the previous reviews of the buffet being horrible because our experience was fantastic. You can't beat the price and quality. The food was fresh, hot and tasted great. Zero issues with being here. We plan to return tonight. read more

There was a lot of food, it was hot, and it was delicious. It took a little bit of time to come out, but I expect that when I'm ordering off the menu in a Chinese buffet. When it did come out, it was amazing. read more

Best in town, best deal for buffet to go , no weight by box, box is big good for 2-3 people

We were cruising Wanamaker for something to eat and didn't really want a chain restaurant. Finally we gave up and asked Google to find us a buffet and this is what came up. It's a little bit off of Wanamaker, but not too bad. We beat the lunch crowd on Friday. It's not a gigantic buffet, but I felt like they had a good selection without being overwhelming. They have a good amount of seating in two dining areas. The food was all good. I wouldn't say anything was so unusual or fantastic that it'll keep me awake at night, but it was good and we had plenty to eat and good service. read more

Food was disgusting and had no flavor! Absolute disgrace to the Asian culture! I had 1 plate and didn't finish it because of how bad it was making me feel and I was still charged full price. Servers were rude and constantly staring at us while we were TRYING to enjoy our food and it just wasn't a good experience at all! Would not recommend this place at all read more

When I want to gain a few pounds fast, China Pavilion is the place. I miss the ice cream machine but the peanut butter chicken, the coconut chicken or shrimp, and spring rolls are great. read more

Got takeout to ring in the New Year! So glad we chose China Pavilion...so yummy! Family said it was the best Lo Mein they have every had. Appetizers & other entrees were just as amazing read more

Great food. We ordered takeout a couple weeks ago and were pleasantly impressed. The order was perfect and available exactly when they said it would. read more

Visited today for afternoon buffet, was Absolutely Horrible! Food Not HOT, old wontons, stale rice! Will Never Return...

I love China Pavilion. Why? They've got a great buffet and you can also go through the buffet for carry out. They give you a box and you can stuff it as full as you like--as long as the lid closes. Actually, one of the most important things to me is that it is CLEAN. That is probably my highest priority in a restaurant. They have a good selection and if something that you like is getting empty, they will go make more. It may take a few minutes but it's worth the wait. It's not fancy, but it's one of my favorites. read more

Food is fabulous best egg rolls I have had in a long time best in Topeka so far !!!! I hate the tacky elevator music and wanna be decor but food is super tasty for a good price two meals two sodas under 20 at 2 need to clean up better buffet line was clean but table area is very dirty read more

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There's definitely something for everyone at this buffet. There is sushi to Thai chicken to coconut shrimp. There's nothing you really can't find with an Asian flair. Although the tables and chairs are dated, it definitely adds to a cozy atmosphere. Not too crowded but enough to know it's a good place to eat. if you have to have a walking device such as a cane or a walker it is not going to be easy to maneuver between the tables and it'll be hard to get around the buffet and I would not suggest bringing a wheelchair in here. my husband has an artificial leg and it was definitely not very accommodating for the handicap on the North side. The South side will have more access for handicapped and it also adds for a quieter experience. read more

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Good variety of food fresh tasting courteous staff reccomend highly Great prices for great food read more

I now loathe myself for the "Empolol / Agent Ruke" sentence from my review. I'm really sorry everyone. No one is mad, except me. I just want to apologize for reinforcing that archaic speech stereotype. Please forgive me. read more

many thing were very salty food was fresh huge concern the tile around the buffet was extremely dangerous greasy and damp everyone had to walk carefully or chance falling contacted the lady and no one did anything. read more

Preface....It's hard to get 5 stars as there is always room for improvement. I was in town for 4 days and ordered delivery from China Pavilion and was so very pleasantly surprised. Finding a good chinese restaurant is so hard so expectations are always low. I ordered the crab rangoon, teriyaki beef sticks and orange chicken. The crab rangoon was just fair but the beef sticks was like candy. Tender and just wonderful. I then went to the orange chicken and it was also very good. It had a good level of heat and was both white and dark meat. Nice crispy coatings and just a bit of vegetables. I hate when they throw in tons of veggies and no chicken. Really good.!!!! read more

This is a Chinese Buffet. Unlike a lot of them in the area, this one has been around a long time (I think close to 15 years). However, the food is still decent here and they have a decent lunchtime crowd. Getting a spot isn't hard if you avoid the prime lunchtime rush. I end up coming here once every 6 months or so. The decor looks a little worn out and has been around a long time. Of course if the decoration inside is a major issue with you, you might want to avoid Chinese Buffets altogether. The food here is good and there is a small rotation of new items that appear here. Items that are marked hot and spicy aren't that hot or spicy though. Only complaint about the food is there could be a few more vegetable items or items that don't have meat in them. Price (I believe) is $7 per person for lunch and $9 per person for dinner. This is place is worth it. read more

Allow me to preface this review, my gluttonous expectations were lowered because well, we were in Topeka. The inside of China Pavillion left much to be desired, but the food was very good! They didn't have a lavish spread, but it was a decent size and even more fair was the price. They had soft serve, my new found favorite peanut butter chicken, and refills were ample. No complaints aside from the aesthetic. But really, the best food is found in the most hole in the wall places. read more

I think this is the best Chinese food delivery in Topeka. We've ordered from several different places in town and have been consistently disappointed, that is why we are so glad we'd found China Pavilion. The restaurant has a large menu so there is something for everyone. The prices are great and they give you a ton of food. No complaints. read more

Looks, its a buffet. Its cheap. Its quick. also the people are nice and the food is actually pretty decent.. read more

China Pavilion - Chinese Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

If you think you could get decent Chinese food in Midwest, think again. Very disappointing. Beware that it is now a buffet. Panda Express like food. No beer or any drinks. Service is fair. No atmosphere -- just bunch of families pigging out. read more

This has been a go to place for my family for years. The kids can always find something they like, the food is fresh and the price is very reasonable. The staff is very friendly and my drink cup never empties. I really like spicier food and their Kung Pao never disappoints. read more

Visited china pavilion in topeka, at fairlawn & 17th on 5/2/2019 between 12:00-1:00 pm. This place has been around at the same place for more than 3 decades. Lot of parking spaces in front of the restaurant. I quit going there after they started serving frog legs, next to the bin of green beans. Now there are no frog legs. one beef dish. There is separate counter for sushi. There are multiple counters for food decently arranged. There is salad bar separately. Lots of chicken dishes, shrimp, fried rice, mixed vegetables, green beans, french fries, hot & sour soup, egg drop soup etc. There is separate place for ice cream. The place does have lot of chinese appearing as well as mexican appearing ladies working in the place, friendly and keep dishes coming in constantly. The customer eating area is large in two separate rooms with food counters placed in between. There are about 30+ customers, the most i have ever seen here. There are lot of selections with food, good tasting. The price for lunch buffet is $8 with tax included. The price is just right. Taking everything into consideration, i will give this place, a rating of 4*. read more

Unassuming strip mall location, but the food is exceptional. I was driving through from Manhattan to Kansas City and was in dire need of Chinese food. I was starving and didn't have much time so I was willing to compromise quality for expedience and quantity. Turns out I comprised nothing! Even the sushi is not typical buffet sushi. It's wonderful. The people and service are just as great. Do it.... oh and there's a chocolate fountain! (But I was too stuffed trying all the other awesome stuff to try it) read more

This is me and my bf's absolute FAVORITE place to go. So affordable and so delicious. The sushi is awesome and they have lots of variety. I'm picky with lo mein and sweet and sour sauce but this place has perfected them. And the staff is SO friendly! All around great place to eat! read more

Underwhelming. Room temperature food. I went because I read the 5 star review about hot fast delivery, but having experienced the buffet; we'll never go back. The staff was nice. read more

Average buffet food, nice selection of Sushi. The pan fried chicken is a must try on your 1st visit here. Very friendly staff and for 9 bucks you can't beat it. read more