Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Chinese Buffet

    3.1 (43 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Buffets
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Chinese Buffet Photos

    CHINESE BUFFET ATMOSPHERE

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

    Recommended Reviews - Chinese Buffet

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    The best plate
    August B.

    I LOVE IT HERE I hope they never close or change their recipes.. Gets at its busiest on Sundays, but the service is always great.

    a variety of food items
    Steve W.

    This restaurant is at the corner of Highway 290 and 36. It is tucked into a very large strip center with numerous other businesses. Upon entering you'll notice the place is dimly lit with a very humid atmosphere due to all the steamed offerings. It's also got a note of grunginess throughout the restaurant, which is most noticeable in the bathrooms. Let's just say the ambience here is very lacking, but people don't come here to take in the surroundings, they come here to stuff their face. It's definitely a very popular place with the locals here in Brenham. They have some offerings of sushi, four soups, and free ice cream (from Walmart), but I was surprised that there was no beef and broccoli offering, which is usually a common staple at any Chinese buffet. They also do not serve slices of pizza, but they do have some fried chicken wings. Their potstickers were pretty outstanding, but they're hot and sour soup was not. However, for $12 a person w/o tax or tip, you really can't go wrong.

    Can't figure out why this only had a 3 star rating. The food is delicious!  Just ask my granddaughter.
    Christine B.

    Not sure why it only has a 3 star rating because my family loved the buffet! Plenty to choose from and great flavors! Definitely a redo.

    Spicy shrimp is amazing and gen tso chicken is just what I needed

    See all

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    The food is cold all the time! It doesn't taste fresh either you're better going to China Dragon!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    They have a good variety of food and everything is delicious. The service is good and it's very clean.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of H T S.
    0
    89
    0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Excellent food and service. Delicious potstickers and awesome spicy chicken! We will go there again!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    A customer is at the buffet without a facemask nor gloves. I informed the staff, they DID NOTHING!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Pat H.
    0
    13
    2

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    5 years ago

    Fantastic. Great selection on the buffet. A good balance between pork, beef, chicken, fish/shrimp dishes. Timely service.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sean K.
    40
    47
    6

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rix T.
    7
    126
    203

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    15 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dew E.
    0
    255
    322

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Darin M.
    180
    25
    4

    8 years ago

    Everything was absolutely disgusting, cold not kept at correct temperature in order to keep from from the food spoiling

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jesse F.
    48
    103
    15

    7 years ago

    Bomb great food, friendly service!! Food was always fresh, had a quick rush crowd of people and service was quick and attentive.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Shane A.
    4
    124
    32

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jamie G.
    4
    131
    101

    9 years ago

    First time visit as the place across the street was closed. Super nice and attentive wait staff. The food was just ok.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Hope R.
    93
    84
    70

    15 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Chinese Buffet

    Review Highlights - Chinese Buffet

    Wasn't real crazy about the grilled chicken - sorry don't know the name of the dish.

    Mentioned in 2 reviews

    Read more highlights

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Chinese 123 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Golden Imperial

    Golden Imperial

    3.7
    (91 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    I just had their salt and pepper tofu and felt absolutely compelled to leave a positive review. Let…read moreme explain. I've known about Golden Imperial since it opened. Back then, I hated it. Everything I got on the buffet was super mid, borderline, yucky. I think buffets are really just hard things to do correctly in general. But then, during the pandemic, they switched to made-to-order and it's like the clouds parted and shined blessings upon them. One of my friends told me to give them another chance after the switch and I'm so glad she did! Despite how Americanized-Chinese they are, their dishes are great! The only thing that kept me from writing a review earlier is that I really dislike sweet entrees. I don't like orange chicken. Why do I want a dessert for my meal? Why would I want a sweet protein? Even my go-to Chinese-American curry dish at Golden Imperial is pretty sweet. Part of that has to do with the fact that the only vegetable they use in the curry is onion (where are the silky smooth potatoes and carrots that are usually in Chinese curry?!), but I thought it was still passable compared to everything else. And then I ordered salt and pepper tofu. I'm not a vegetarian anymore, but I still appreciate a tofu or vegetable dish, so if I'm getting take out, I usually order one meat, one veggie. Oh. My. God. The S&P tofu... So savory, so tangy, so much umami (y'all know that MSG is amazing, right? It's not unhealthy! That was just racist propaganda). It's addicting. I can't wait to have it again even though I was absolutely stuffed after both times I ate the one entree I ordered (Golden Imperial portions aren't cheap but they are filling - you can get at least 2 meals out of one order - I wouldn't pay almost $20 per entree if I couldn't stretch it). So, this is all to say, if you want Asian food that doesn't taste like it could've been on the menu at Baskin Robbins, explore what Golden Imperial has to offer. While I'm disappointed by the curry, I still like it. And the Salt and Pepper tofu just taught me that I need to see what other gems they have to offer. If you know what Homer Simpson daydreaming about a donut looks like, that's me thinking about the next time I can get S&P tofu. Yay Golden Imperial! Please keep it up and if you can, tell us which things on the menu aren't full of sugar. It would really help change what's on your "popular" list. Americans, especially small town Americans, just aren't adventurous when it comes to food. Tell us what to try and we'll try it but if you don't, we're just gonna order what we always order or what is on the menu at that drive-thru "Chinese" place. You're better than that! You're a hometown hero. We want to support you.

    This place is awesome!!! Anything you order comes with a TON of food, and it's delicious!read more

    Photos
    Golden Imperial
    Orange chicken plate, house special fried rice and kung pao chicken plate.
    Orange chicken plate, house special fried rice and kung pao chicken plate.
    Chicken lo Mein (old fashion)

    See all

    Chicken lo Mein (old fashion)
    Hartz Chicken Buffet

    Hartz Chicken Buffet

    3.1
    (22 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $

    I stop in for gizzards here several times a month. The staff here is awesome! Very friendly and a…read morelot of fun. The crew makes the experience better. The gizzards have great flavor. (just need a little salt lol) Keep up the great work guys!!

    I driven past various locations of Hartz for years now, and have been intrigued by idea of a fried…read morechicken buffet, because I love fried chicken. It saddens me to admit that my appetite no longer seems to justify a $14 expense of an all you can eat. The chicken was pretty good. It reminds me of Bush's; good sized pieces, good crust, not very assertive in terms of seasoning (which some might call bland). The bone-in chicken was fresh, hot, and replenished frequently. The tenders were good. I wasn't hungry enough to try everything on the buffet, but if you are, it's probably a good deal. They have a slightly wimpy but adequate salad bar, and a nice array of hot sides. The mashed potatoes were good, you could choose between cream or brown gravy, and the other sides looked good. A buffet that includes the drink is a nice touch. The service was not great. My not very friendly cashier gave me a styrofoam plate (school lunch leftovers I think, with a section marked MILK, ), but not a real tray, and gave no explanation on how to approach seconds at the buffet. While I was there, two different customers had to go ask for a new plate, and almost always had to wait because the cashier was busy elsewhere. When I knocked over my drink, I mopped up what I could with napkins then notified the counter people. They were so unrestrained I wasn't sure they'd even heard me, but one did grab a mop and bucket. I apologized to them as they cleaned up, but no one ever said anything. I don't expect them to be happy about an extra clean up, but decent customer service requires at least acknowledging an embarrassed and apologetic customer!!

    Photos
    Mac n cheese, gravy, rice, green beans, etc.
    Mac n cheese, gravy, rice, green beans, etc.
    Tenders and bone in
    Tenders and bone in
    Sides, lol

    See all

    Sides, lol
    King Buffet

    King Buffet

    3.1
    (24 reviews)
    32.7 mi

    I'm going to rate a 4/5 with some caveats. I think for most people this would be a 2/5 or 3/5. It…read morehas an okay selection and the people in charge of keeping the food fresh do a decent job, which for a buffet is the bare minimum but, albeit they do a decent job. The waiters are good and they provide a friendly experience, more attentive than most restaurants. The ambiance is much better than what it was when this location was the restaurants predecessor, China King Buffet. It kind of has this 'lowkey half lit' sort of vibe and that might or might not be your cup of tea. Though, I don't know if environment and ambiance is too important if you're at a buffet. Why I probably rate this higher than most people would is because it exceeds expectations set by past experiences of the previous China King Buffet. In the previous restaurant I would probably say the American food like the pizza or ribs or chicken tenders would probably be the best things you could get and I think it's probably the opposite here at King Buffet. In the past, the hibachi noodles, that you could personally customize and watch cook in front of you, was the best thing you could have had, but they dropped in quality over time. I think the new version although less flashy and less options is better quality. I had most of the dishes and they were overall better than China King Buffets version of it all.

    Straight up trash, food was cold, sushi was hard the service was eh they acted like the couldn't…read moreunderstand me , and the food was super super super chewy , everything I had was eh

    Photos
    Sushi and Hibachi bars
    Sushi and Hibachi bars
    Mix of buffet items.
    Mix of buffet items.
    Interior

    See all

    Interior

    Chinese Buffet - chinese - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...