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    Chinatown Buffet

    2.5 (140 reviews)
    ModerateBuffets, Chinese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    CHINATOWN BUFFET ATMOSPHERE

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

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    We had 60th birthday dinner here for a friend
    Jennifer D.

    It's a Great Value And Food is Tasty Very Busy on Weekends I would Highly Recommend try it if you like Buffets

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    Cristin C.

    Food was delicious and plentiful. The service was great. The kitchen was constantly filling and keeping the buffet fresh. Clean atmosphere.

    Mau M.

    One thing for sure, come in hungry! Decided to come back here since I remembered their wide selection of seafood during the last time I went. They have crab legs, mussels, craw fish, and shrimps. Then, they have the Chinese classics, the orange chicken, beef with broccoli, honey walnut shrimps. I'd have to say, they were pretty decent. The egg drop soup was okay, too! The reason for the three stars are the dessert. Looks better than they taste - the red bean sesame ball was mostly filled with air and their cream puff was a little bit hard to bite. Sadly, you really can't put ridiculously high expectations on a Chinese buffet here in town.

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    Lanze A.

    I think the reviews are being a little too critical. I think they're forgetting that all chinese buffets essentially operate the same way, and people who enjoy this place may not be the type of people to get on Yelp. Went for the first time and had low expectations because of the reviews but it was better than I expected. The servers were very attentive and my family always had their drinks filled. I'd leave my dirty plate and go for my next round and soon as I get back, my dirty plate was already gone like magic. That's how attentive they were. The room was fairly filled with customers but we definitely did not feel rushed. We actually even overstayed from just talking when we were already finished dining. Was it the best dining experience of my life? Of course not. Was it good for $15? Absolutely. Don't come over here expecting a five star buffet.

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    Michelle M.

    The older lady there was being rude to us aside from waiting forever to receive our drinks and refills we were also followed to the register to make sure we payed. She stood behind us the whole time until we payed. Like lady we have the money to pay.... Were usually very good about the tipping but felt no need after what we experienced. The food was mid. Shrimp was good. If you're looking for a better buffet I recommend Sakura.

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    Tasha P.

    The first time I went it was pretty good. We decided to go back but for lunch this time. The waitress wasn't very friendly and only two of us were able to get a refill. Inside is nothing fancy but fine for casual dining. The food was fresh and pretty good. Plenty of things to choose from and for kids. Nuggets, fries, fish, shrimp, limited sushi bar, and several deserts to choose from. It's between a few hotels and stayed pretty busy.

    Cristine G.

    Yelp 100 Challenge 2018 - # 94/100 Met my uncle, nieces and nephew who treated us here for lunch. Typical buffet food- greasy and salty. I tried to keep my choices with the kinda healthier options, if fried shrimp, and extra ranch is considered that. This place must be popular, I noticed that the line was out the door by the time we were leaving. Which must have been brutal waiting in the 100+ degree heat of Bakersfield in July.

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