I was craven a buffet and was happy when I found this one but was skeptical because of the bad reviews.... but decided to go anyway! They had 6 large tables of food, 4 hot 2 cold. The salad bar was impressive for a Chinese place, I enjoyed all my dishes and tried almost everything except the soups! All the food was tasty and I was not disappointed with any of it. The waiters are on the ball with refilling our drinks and clearing the plates, the place is clean! Don't be deterred by the bad reviews this is an awesome buffet!! read more

Ok, this was like a 4-5 years ago but people i know and my family including me got sick from here. let me explain. me, my sister and my dad went out to here. we got our food and stuff. we i was just in space looking around, i saw one of the employees take some food that was on the counter back into the food bin which in NASTY of course. my dad then saw another employee take some sushi from the kitchen and put it by the desert. we were like "WHAT?! why would you put raw fish by deserts?!" and we are still wondering why you would do that since that don't make sense. after we went home, we realized i got sick from the place then the next day my sister got sick. ima just say that we never went to that place ever again. read more

I love Chinese buffets, and I was in town on vacation, so I tried this one. My experience was similar to many of the other reviewers. First, the price was $13.95 + tax. There were several two-sided rows of the buffet. Much of the food was not very warm, though, and appeared to have been sitting out a long time. I got dishes I usually get a Chinese buffets: green beans, pepper steak, chicken with broccoli, lo mein, mushrooms, California roll, and crab rangoon. The food tasted OK, but the temperature was the problem. The chicken rangoon was a yummy surprise that I had not tasted before. Best part of the meal was the soft-serve ice cream. Yum! Not sure I would come again. read more

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Went here because we were craving Chinese food and there wasn't really anywhere else in the area open. The staff got us seated and got us our drinks quickly which was nice.the Inside was clean and really did a good job with the Chinese decor. The food was mostly just ok. Nothing to really complain about but nothing to rave about either. The one positive and one negative exception to this was the wonton soup and the peanut chicken. The wonton soup was one of the most flavorful and delicious I've ever had and honestly it was worth it to go there just for that. The peanut chicken was really weird. Peanut chicken is usually served savory to meld the natural flavor of peanut and chicken together well but theirs was really sweet and it almost felt like I was eating peanut butter and jelly on chicken which was gross. All in all It was a perfectly fine meal. read more

Staff friendly and row after row of food on the buffet. Every thing we ate was very good and best of all, soft serve ice cream machine!

The best time to go in is about 15 minutes after opening to 1 1/2 hours. The food I'd hot and fresh. The atmosphere is very relaxed. Honestly I do not like my food under the heat lamps for long. Including after the new food gets brought out the old food gets placed on top of the new food. Since we are limited in All You Can Eat restaurants in the area and I'd rather support locally this one fits the situation. I love the booth section over the chairs. read more

This place has awesome food and there is something that everyone will like. This service is quick and helpful. And it is clean and it has nice decor. read more

Very good place to eat. The food is hot and the restaurant is clean and very friendly.

Great food. Amazing prices. Nice selection. I enjoyed how I was treated at this establishment. Everyone was so nice.

The only reason we go here is it is the only Buffet in town, used to like the food, but after the pandemic it changed. They changed the Chinese staff out for the Guatemala staff. Changed the flavor, if we want Guatemala food. We would go to the Mexican restaurant. We never before, but started going to the Golden Carrel. We go here only when we don't feel like driving. We also found a Buffet in Sandyvalley area. We eat out quite offended, so they know us when we show up. Most of our friends and family don't like eating Guatemala Chinese food.​ read more

I can't stand trying to call and place a puck up order, and it never rings just goes straight to a message saying their mailbox is full.....ALL I WANTED TO DO WAS PLACE MY ORDER. Sooooo guess it's a different Chinese restaurant then today. Thanks. Oh hey EMPTY your damned box read more

Good variety warm and tasty. First time visitor but will be back. Servers were very polite and orderly and hard working.

Traveling through the area. I was impressed with the buffet. A lot of options, all hot and fully stocked. Staff kept up with replacements. Seemed clean for a buffet. Was recommended to me and glad I gave them a chance. Pizza was even surprisingly good. Crab Rangoon exceptional as was the Hong Kong chicken. Really everything I tried was good. read more

This place is normally one of the better restaurants in the area, however I was disappointed this time . We did get seated to our table very quickly which is a big plus. We ordered a water, pink lemonade, sweet tea, and coffee to start off with. We were given the lemonade, sweet tea, water, and MILK. The lemonade wasn't the best that I've had there but not the worst I've ever had. We did get the coffee after we got the attention of an employee. The food was colder than preferred but it was still warm enough to not make a complaint. I still plan on returning one day but this was definitely not the best experience. read more

Excellent variety of food! My family has always enjoyed our meals here. Take-out is convenient, always easy and quick... simply pay by weight of the food. There are many items, but I have my go-to items I can't get away from... lol. Peanut chicken, dim sum, pot stickers, dumplings, with a soy/garlic dipping sauce for the first plate. Teryaki chicken, assorted mushrooms, treasure chicken, coconut shrimp, General Tso's, and usually another chicken that catches my eye for the second plate. Chase it with a little vanilla soft serve and I am a happy dude! Service has been very good for a buffet, and the employees seem very attentive to the food itself on the lines. Never, ever have any of my family members become ill from eating here... except for maybe eating too much food :) read more

This place has gone from good (not! Great) to ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE! The squid was rubbery! The A-1 steak was tuff! The Buffalo chicken was overdone! The only things good was the rice and angel hair noodles. The manager was terrible and didn't give a shit!! NEVER AGAIN!! read more

Probably the best Chinese buffet in the Dover-New Phila area. We had a large party of 15+ people. Everyone got to eat what they wanted without any wait. The severs were very friendly and responsive. The food was very fresh. The variety of choices was expansive, and not only Chinese food. My only slight criticism was that the organization of the buffet lines is a little random, so you might find a dessert next to the soup. I recommend you look over all the selections so you don't miss out on your favorites. read more

They seated my wife and I in an open area (didn't ask if it was alright until dragging us through the restaurant) with families all around. We were not able to enjoy are mean even if it would have been enjoyable! The food quality and quantity was poor at best. read more

I ate here last Tuesday and was severely disappointed. The food is sub par and almost always cold. The only support I have for it is that it's a buffet. read more

There's a nice variety of food there, I'll give them that. I always liked their coconut shrimp and scallops wrapped in bacon. However, the last few times I've eaten there I've gotten sick immediately after. Plus, my parents have gotten food poisoning twice from eating there. I say give it a pass in favor of the better Chinese restaurants around here. read more

The food is absolutely disgusting! I tried as many different dishes as I could, and none were the least bit appetizing. If you are looking for some Chinese today, my suggestion is anywhere but here. read more

Upon being seated by the very handsome host. We were ignored by our waitress after receiving drinks for 10 minutes. I was then forced to stand up and walk 20 feet to GET MY OWN FOOD! Pizza and fries were pretty good. Carb Rangoon was alright read more

Empire China Buffet - two plates of food on a table - Chinese Near Me - New Philadelphia, Ohio

I gave this such an excellent review because this is by far one of the best buffets that I have ever been to. The variety is amazing and the food is delicious. One other thing that I like is having my drink filled and they do a great job with that. The facilities are very clean and it is in the mall. read more

Just not good! Tried a couple of times and won't make that mistake a 3rd. Only gave it 1 star because you have to.

We heard a few good things about this place, and since it was the only buffet we knew in town, we decided to visit. We were hungry upon arrival. We walked in, were greeted and server walked us to a table. Immediately, they asked for our drink order. Honestly, in customer service, especially in restaurants, this is tacky. We walked around to look at the variety of foods they offered. Alot of it looked greasy and very heavily buttered. The salad bar was awful. No spinach, no romaine. Few selection of vegetables for hot dishes. Some areas were messy, ugh. A few chicken items were tasty, but the hot wings were dry and not sauced enough, The chow mein was overcooked, miso soup,,, I've had better. The only thing I could say i was pleased with was the sushi. Not much of a desert selection. I could go on, but won't be back. Staff needs to be friendlier, put on a smile. Miss California buffets. read more

Oh WHERE shall I begin?? So yesterday 2-1-21 my soon and I went to Empire China Buffet NOT IMPRESSED in the least bit. They are wiping YOUR tables down from a bucket of water, using the SAME gloves, to serve you with. She took our glasses to get refills grabbed another customers plate, filled our glasses up without changing them out nor washing her hands from picking up someone's plate. WE walked out, I talked to the manager, who did seem to be nice, but still charged up for a half a plate of food (should've been free after that)! I also saw afterwards that on January 18th a 7 year old boy found a cockroach in his sweet and sour chicken only after I went there was I made aware of this issue. WE WILL NEVER BE BACK AGAIN, DIRTY, UNPROFESSIONAL, NOT SANITARY, AND I'VE GOT FOOD POISONING TO TOP IT OFF! I CALLED THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT! Their food also didn't look fresh either which makes me wonder how often they switch it out. I wish I could've uploaded the pictures and video I took. My son and I now have FOOD POISONING to top it off!! Please don't go here unless you want to get sick! read more

Learn from my mistake Do not eat At this place First of all The food was dry and cold I went here for Lunch And the food was pathetic I told the manager That the food was cold He just went and put his hands on the heater Over couple plates And walked away All I could eat Was a bowl of soup In the piece of chicken I was trying to eat Which was like Leather And cold Everything look bad And on top of that For bowl of soup and a piece of chicken small piece of chicken that is The manager still charge me full price After I complain So don't ever eat here Not even if it's free Trust me! read more

This is a great buffet. There's a nice selection and tasty food. The service is always very friendly. Great place for big families. Good prices. read more

Its a buffet, all you can eat. I love their Hot & Sour Soup, and their Chicken Terriyaki Skewers. IT feeds the family at a decent price but its not a 5 star restaurant. The servers barely speak English and often sit there talking about people. You can't understand them but you can see them pointing at people. The last couple of times I have gotten sick after eating there. read more

Good food and a fun atmosphere. It's really quiet though so it was a little awkward. However I asked the owners son to go to prom with me and he didn't say yes or no so... read more

Terrible service the servers and front of the house workers were very rude, the food was very old and cold, and fruit flies everywhere we ended up leaving because of the flies read more

I happen to really really like this Chinese restaurant! They do chicken well a number of different ways. They even have some beef that I like which is uncommon for a Chinese restaurant. They've got the four topper and rangoons which I like and quite a huge selection. If you're craving Chinese in this area you're not gonna do you any better, so have at it! read more

made the mistake of trying this place...ordered the chicken and broccoli and the waitress was upset I didn't just want the buffet. The chicken was barely cooked and slimy. They wash the tabletops from a bucket that is left on the floor! I immediately became sick...had to find a bathroom 3 times before I could leave the mall. Beyond gross...stay away!!! read more

Their food is great. The is a ton of food to choose from. Their waiters are great. Whenever I'm near there, I always stop in for some delicious Chinese food. read more

My favorite place for Chinese food and it's also wonderful that the staff doesn't bug you every 5 minutes but that's just me:) they always keep up on refilling drinks as well read more

I love coming in. I've never had any issues. The owners are a really nice couple. They have a great variety of foods to choose from.

bad food, shrimp still has vein in, food is cold, horrible experience, went up to pay and she asked how everything was we told her awful and she didn't even want to know why didn't even care, they should be shut down!!!! don't eat there u might get sick!!! read more