The food was all pretty bland and overdone. The highlights: The hibachi grill & bread pudding was pretty good (per my boyfriend). The general tso chicken was the best item in the building (in my opinion) but it was also low on my first trip and completely out on the second. The not so good: The sushi was all cream cheese basically, I understand it's not a sushi spot but it may be better to just not offer sushi at all. Speaking of cream cheese, the stuffed mushrooms were overcooked and basically all cream cheese as well. Everything was a bit overdone and steaming so much because all the water pots were turned up so high that my glasses were fogging over and I couldn't see. There wasn't a crazy dinner selection either, two of the buffet tables were solely desserts. While you may save a penny here, I'd pass and spend my money elsewhere. read more

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Very good food. Clean and friendly. Best buffet I've ever been to lately. Prices are average.

Pretty high quality food, can't complain about that, very good service too you can tell the servers make sure you're taken care of. Also props to the employee that speaks at least 3 languages, very impressive read more

Food was very good. Hibachi was great lots of selections all around I would say without question the best buffet in the area for sure.

WOW!! As a Chinese person fresh off the boat, I cannot recommend this place enough!! I mean for around $11 AFTER tax for week day lunch how can you complain!! The selections really impressed me. They had everything you could think of!! Never ever would I spend a lot of money on my lunch break again! They really had close to 10 ROWS of food to choose from!! I was so shocked due to the price being very affordable! Not only did they have Chinese food they also had western food including pizza and steamed fish. The service was so attentive my water cup was never empty! The decor was a little outdated but who cares! You are not here to go on a date you are here to eat on the cheap! They even had a Mongolian grill station where you pick out the meat and noodles they will cook it for you on the hibachi!! I had steak rice noodles with the Mongolian sauce which was absolutely Devine! I mean really better than some of the noodles I got from China! Other restaurant around the area would charge you $12 just for a lunch special single dish and the portion was so small you want to laugh. Just come here for all of your Chinese cravings, you will feel like you are eating in southern China! read more

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Best Egg Drop Soup & fried noodles. Light, airy & chrunchy. Not like the generic stale regular fried noodles that most other Chinese restaurants serve with it. Their Egg Drop Soup is my go to after being ill! read more

Wish it were a few hundred miles farther east - then I would not have wasted my $13! When we first moved to the area 4 1/2 years ago, I used to frequent here every couple of weeks because I spent a lot of time at Lowes during the remodel and thought it was good - nothing over the top, but good. Well, I haven't been since the pandemic and decided to give it a go a few days ago. Big mistake. While everything looks the same, the items I chose were not that tasty - at all - or fresh. The thing about buffets, if you go at lunch, you want to wait as late as possible so the stuff left over from last night is replaced with freshly cooked items. They must not have had a busy lunch as most of the items still seemed to be leftovers. I got the "fresh" hibachi grilled with sweet chili, but it was bland even after requesting it spicy. I used to be in the restaurant business and had my share of visits from the health department. I have a feeling if one showed up on this day - they would have shut the buffet down. I was actually eating at a Chinese buffet a few years ago in Smyrna when they did exactly that - because food was held at an improper temperature. Unfortunately, I was paying when it happened - I didn't get sick. One of my go-to items is shrimp cocktail - but it was empty. When they did refill it was still warm and SLIMEY. I hated to waste it, but I could not eat more than 3 or 4 pieces. The spring rolls were over cooked and cold. I wanted an eggroll, but they were one shade shy of burned to a crisp - evident by the fact that the pan was practically overflowing - nobody wanted them. Instead of the house made hot mustard I love with them, they had those generic packets. Don't judge, but I usually over-do as most do at a buffet - not a problem here. I had 3 plates on my table, but none of them were more than halfway finished. I won't be back. read more

Great food at a reasonable price I go as much as I can the egg drop soup is one of my favorite but they have a great selection of shrimp and crabmeat the meat on the stick is delicious and the Sushi is really good I can't think of anything that I haven't liked on there Buffy I would recommend this to all my friends and family members. read more

This is the kind of buffet that runs exactly down the middle of all expectations for just about anybody that thinks of an Asian buffet. If you really enjoy Asian buffets in general, then you probably will have no trouble finding a few things hear that really stand out. On the other hand if you think of it them as mediocre food left out too long, I'm not sure this place will be the spot to change that. Personally, I really enjoy Asian buffets due to the fact that I love the food, and even when I'm in a hurry I can get in quickly. especially when they have hibachi or Mongolian grill options like this one where you can be sure to find fresh cooked food as they prepare it in front of you. That did not disappoint here, nor did the couple things I took from the actual buffet like the teriyaki chicken on a stick. The ice cream really had a decent size selection. On the negative side, definitely there were a few things that seemed a little less appealing, in particular the sushi was not one of the better places I've had, even at dinner time just having the basic of basic rolls. And a few of the pieces were incredibly dry. In essence, some of my food was quite tasty and the staff was friendly. I feel like I got my money's worth even if something's lagged behind. read more

I waited a month before coming back. I had such a bad experience last time, I thought surely they just had a bad day. Not the case. The food was just as bad as last time. Some of the food had definitely been made a few days before hand. Much of it was dry and obviously had been sitting for a long time. We got there five minutes after they opened. I went to scoop out ice cream at the end, and the ice cream containers were so gross, I decided against it. The only reason i gave them two stars instead of just one was because the sushi was fresh and good. And they had more of a variety this time. But, still extremely limited and only filled with cheaper fish. This will be my last time visiting this restaurant. I have been a consistent customer for over 25 years. I followed them from their old location to this one. It's a sad day for me. Mt. Juliet lost a great restaurant! read more

denied me a beer because I didn't look old enough when I had my ID out to be seen. Made my whole entire lunch ruined.

This was one of our first ventures out since Covid last year. Prior to that we both remembered really enjoying the food here. Not sure if they're under new management or if we've gotten used to eating at home but something didn't seem right. The meat just really didn't taste like meat, or maybe it was the sauces. Maybe it was leftovers from the night before. We both kept tasting different things until we just looked at each other and said "this doesn't taste right". Couldn't figure it out. Regardless, we agreed we won't be going back. read more

Meh, indeed. I love me some good Chinese fare. I love the all-you-can eat buffets even more. But when combined at this location, the food is very below-average. All the dishes taste the same or very similar, the lo-mein and rice options are just average, not particularly flavorful, and the meat quality is very sub-par. Much of what you'll find in the chicken, pork, and/or beef dishes are lots of cartilage and very chewy, hard to swallow parts that really dampen the entire meal. When last we ate there, we didn't feel super good after about an hour. I don't think we had "bad" food, I just think their quality of ingredients are what you'd expect for an $8 all-you-can eat generic Chinese food spot. To the plus, there are an expansive amount of offerings found at their buffet, but oddly enough, they don't regularly serve the two dishes that I absolutely love the most: Kung Pao Chicken & General Tso's Chicken (really?!)... I can (maybe) understand no Kung Pao on the buffet, but no General Tso's?! Unacceptable! This is a Chinese food staple! Ultimately, after a couple of experiences there with just sub-par quality food, we will not likely return. There are several options for good, fresh, quality Chinese food right near here. It's just not worth saving a couple bucks to eat here. read more

Don't know why I went here. I love Chinese and buffets, but this by far was probably the worst of them all. The staff was not inviting and seemed like they did not understand what I was asking. The place smelt like an old folks home. I don't know if they had the AC working but it was really hot in there. I'm giving this place 2 starts because out of the sea of food there was probably 2 or 3 good things, the egg drop soup was good and the spring rolls where good. Other than that it was all bad. It was cold or bland. I did not have the Mongolian BBQ part of it, witch looked good. But the sushi was not good at all!!!!! Not going back. read more

Love it it has ramen fruit and desert! SO good I recommend eating at this place a lot

Don't come if you're on a diet! They have a good selection of American food, Chinese food, sushi, and desserts. Even the pickiest eater could probably find something here. Tip the hibachi person if you get some made for you! read more

My husband and I ate here for the first time this evening. There was dust on all of the booths and on the woodwork all throughout the restaurant. The buffet had a lot of variety, however, everything we ate was just barely warm and once taken off of the bar everything seemed to harden as if it had been sitting out for a long period of time. While the restaurant was not clean, they did take action to protect their food by requiring that everyone wear a mask and gloves at the bar. Not sure that this is a place we will ever try again. read more

The food is great! there are so many options and they are all delicious. there is sushi, salad, chicken, jello, ice cream, wanton soup, and much more. i 150% recommend if you like asian food. read more

Food sucks, so does service, Food is old and cold. They don't clear plates or fill up drinks. Had a horrible experience and spoke w owner- she did nothing. My daughter and boyfriend ate there and got sick. Stay away too many choices in the surrounding areas. I do not recommend this place. Plus the restroom are disgusting. read more

As far as Chinese Buffets go, this is one of your better ones. The atmosphere is just slightly better than the average Chinese Buffet, but the food is a bit better. The also have SUSHI, a very nice touch! read more

Looked kind of old inside. The spread at the front of the buffet didn't get replenished during my visit. It had the imitation crab with cheese that I usually eat at all Chinese buffets. The sushi was okay but not much flavor. The only dishes I liked was black pepper chicken and pineapple chicken. I was happy that they had egg tarts. Our favorite buffet stopped making them. read more

You get exactly what you'd expect for the price here.I came around 8 (they closed at 10) and there was barely any food left and they weren't making any more. I asked the waitresses multiple times if any more food was going to come out, considering it was so early, they all said yes but no food ever came out. There was a wide variety of food but most of it looked as if it had been sitting there for an hour plus, if there was even anything left. The food was cheap, but I won't be back. read more

Pretty good. Average Chinese buffet. Everything was hot. Most of the chicken dishes tasted the same. The egg drop soup was weirdly thick, not a fan. They had a nice dessert bar, including various ice creams. It was just over $11 each, not too bad. I'll probably be back. read more

The food here is hot, or cold, as appropriate. The waitstaff are friendly. The selection is broad. I enjoy eating here. The menu changes slowly adding new items, and this makes for good change. read more

Far East Buffet & Grill - Business card for the restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Mount Juliet, Tennessee

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This is your typical buffet. There is nothing that makes it stand out especially since they no longer offer all you can eat crab legs. Now you pay $4.99 per pound (enough for any one person honestly) and they bring them out to you. The food is always at the appropriate temperature and there is quite a variety. Service is solid. read more

Honestly, I was super skeptical about coming to a buffet during this time but they did wonderfully in keeping everything safe and sanitized!! They served us at the Buffet (kinda like chipotle style) and we're super attentive and friendly. Food was good too. If you're craving a Chinese buffet but afraid to do it during the pandemic come here!! read more

I have worked in food service my whole life and there is no excuse. The food was foul, off, sour. Disgusting. Everyone in my party agreed as we quietly spit into napkins. Nauseating, old, frostbit, mushy, lukewarm, rotten food. The dishes themselves were sour like moldy rags. I'm not kidding.The labels on the buffet didn't match the food that was there. No refills were given. A busboy zealously cleared our table, seemingly used to taking plates piled high with uneaten (inedible) food. It seems like the staff here must have given up long ago. Also, Only a quarter of seating is open in the whole restaurant and there's only one bottleneck by which you may enter or exit the seating area. This made for a lot of awkward, intimate traffic jams even though the whole of the space is easily a few thousand sq ft. Sorry. Won't be back. read more

This is a great place to grab a buffet! There was a lot of choice so there are plenty of favorites and maybe things you don't know of to try. I enjoyed the meal and the price was good for lunch. read more

Recommended by our hotel concierge. She has since been corrected and apologized for being misinformed. This place was A. W. F. U. L. ! I am thanking God that I escaped without food poisoning. Everything I put on my plate looked like it was leftover from lunch. I was truly trying to give it the benefit of the doubt. The employees seemed angry to be at work and were pretty rude when asked if fresh stuff would be coming out. read more

My favorite buffet in town, I never am disappointed here. I usually come at 11 for lunch and its hot and fresh. At dinner time 4-6 you get great shrimp dishes and theirs even thin cut ribeye steak on the menu. read more

Super noisy, dirty and gross. I hate the way the restaurant is laid out and it feels as if everyone is just eating on top of each other. Made me feel very uncomfortable while I ate. Wanted to leave the whole time. read more

Back in the day this used to be one of our favorite places to eat here in Mount Juliet. Now there's so many really good Chinese restaurants and Japanese restaurants and Thai restaurants that this one have been put on a back burner because the others are so good. So today I thought what the heck I'm going to try this place again. So go in, I'm by myself, and from the moment I walk in it's a terrible experience. What made me not leave, I don't know I guess I'm just dumb sometimes. I've dealt with some hateful people in my lifetime but this lady at the front is one of the most hateful people I've ever dealt with in a restaurant. She brought me to my table grudgingly, she asked me what I wanted to drink I told her I wanted water with lemon and before I could even turn around to say anything else she was gone. I went over and I got what was left of the food for the day, mind you it was only 3:30 on a Saturday, there wasn't much left. No sushi whatsoever, and the grill was closed. Never did see a server although I did get my water and lemon while I was at the food bar, but that's it. She or he set it on the table and I never seen him again. At least the food was hot ... So I didn't eat what I had on my plate and I went up to pay for it because as I said I didn't see a server nor did I get a ticket. Had to deal with the hateful woman at the front again. Oh my Lord I've never been treated that bad before at a restaurant that wanted me to come back. I guess they don't want me to go back. I guess I won't be going back. If you want to be treated like trash or dirt go ahead and visit this restaurant. So I got to say it's my two cents worth. read more

Avoid this place at all cost! If cold, old food is for you then you found the right place. The service is horrid. Me and my boyfriend walked in and stood awkwardly waiting for the host to say anything or even make eye contact. She finally said "Wait one minute I need to finish this" so we waited. Also at the time my boyfriend had a bad knee and was on crutches, and you would think they might hurry to get him seated out of courtesy, but that was not the case. They had maybe 3 other tables, so it was odd that we had to wait to be seated. However, the food...I was sick. I am not a picky eater what so ever, but this food..jeez. Cold, mushy, unsettling taste, you name it. We had to take a trip to the hibachi, not much variety of what you can pick, and it took a while lol. Only plus from this was it was hot. When we told them that the food was cold and disgusting they were like "which food" with a tone, so with the same tone I pointed out and named every thing we had on our plate, they responded with "you should've told us sooner." Uhhh are you kidding? We did eat hibachi, so I wasn't expecting food to be comped, but maybe a sorry. I will NEVER be back. read more

After looking here for help. Today I decided since I was going into the area to have lunch. Very friendly, 94 health score. Those to hurdles made me comfortable. So I was alone for lunch..who cares? I was getting my Chinese food fix at last! And that's exactly what I got. Will I go back? Yes!. When I get a chance to go for dinner the 4 stars might get to a 5. Thank you to the ones who dined and gave me the location. I have not felt well and haven't eaten much for the last few days. I left full and happy. read more

There was a cockroach on their plate. I will never go back there. When I notified the woman who was putting more plates out for the customer, she just pressed it with her thumb and went to the back and did not say one word to me nor my father. read more

Yikes! Stopped here on a slow Tuesday night. It seemed like every other Chinese buffet. There were some people sitting and enjoying their company with plates of food. The host seemed bothered and bored, which I won't hold against her (the place was very close to empty). We proceeded to grab food from the buffet, and I became a little concerned that the chicken looked gray. I looked past it and tried some other options. While putting things on my plate I noticed no heat coming from the entrees, but also looked past it until I tasted it. When I returned to the table my mother had a scowl on her face and food in a napkin. The shrimp was rock hard and the chicken was chewy. When I tried some of the General Tso chicken it had an odd after taste.. resembling a mildewy old taste. We had to get up and walk out because we couldn't swallow anything. Try Saigon Basil around the corner. It was worlds better! read more

It is very quiet inside but they were nice. They had a lot of food choices and the food was hot. The only thing not very good about the food was that once you put it on your plate and moved away from the hot light your food got cold quickly. The food was genuinely good. I probably would recommend this buffet 2nd. read more

We've only ordered take out but everything is delicious. Moo goo gai pan is a favorite! That also have great service! read more

Far East Buffet & Grill - Menu - Chinese Near Me - Mount Juliet, Tennessee

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Always loved coming here but went the other night pretty late. Their hours said until 10:30 online and on their door. Got there at 10, and 2 buffet lines were completly empty, plus all the employees were cleaning or sitting around. So I thought we would get some kind of discount but nope we paid FULL price. All I'm going to say is, if you dont want to serve anyone or have enough food out after 10:00 then dont have your hours say until 10:30. Your not suppose to clean up until after your fully closed. read more

Typical Buffett. Good variety but kind of bland I guess to appeal to the masses. Sushi was good did not try the hibachi but the items for that looked fresh read more