Let me tell y'all--I come here about once a month, like five times a year, and every single time it's delicious. When I walk into the restaurant, I'm greeted with radiant smiles from the employees. It's like they already knew my little ray of sunshine would be walking in. We get seated almost instantly, and a lady comes over to ask for our drinks. I always order my usual pink lemonade, and my mom gets a raspberry tea. After that, we head straight to the buffet area where we can serve ourselves. The plates are spotless. I grab one and load it up with my usual: noodles, rice, potatoes, green beans, broccoli and beef, and orange chicken. But this time, I tried something new--creamy pineapple shrimp--and it was incredible. It practically melted in my mouth. Honestly, it might be the best thing I've ever had, and it should definitely be their signature dish. I love Golden China Buffet, and I would recommend it to literally everyone I know. Every time I go, everyone is so nice and welcoming, and the food is always amazing. Out of all the buffets I've been to, this one tops them all. It's my number one. This place deserves 10 stars--my mom would agree too. Even the ranch is always creamy and delicious. And there's also a really cute guy who works there--he's so sweet. Honestly, if I had the courage, I'd ask for his number. Anyway, this place is a 10/10, a five-out-of-five experience. Bring your family and friends, or even just come if you're starving--it'll fill you up in no time. By the way, their water is so clear and fresh it tastes like it came straight from the mountains--like it was just collected from a fresh stream. I promise, it's amazing. Thank you, Golden China Buffet, for being so spectacular. read more

Golden China Buffet used to be one of my favorite restaurants because my family and I made so many memories there growing up, but my recent visit was disappointing. Although I expected the prices to be a little higher, I did not expect to pay so much for food that lacked quality. Most of the food was dry, flavorless, and seemed like it had been sitting out for too long, and even the ice cream tasted watered down. I would recommend saving your money and choosing Panda Express or another local Chinese restaurant instead because the food is much fresher and tastes better. read more

Food is affordable and good quality food if you're looking to spend less for a buffet!

The food is OK. Some of the food is even good I have and I do eat there. Occasionally the restaurant itself has a very dirty appearance.

Great variety! Food needs to be hotter. Thanks for good customer service. They offer food to go or dine in. Sushi available! and also either egg drop soup or hot/sour choice. I'm here at least once a month. Atmosphere is usually quiet and relaxing. read more

Customer service was good , the food was so bombbbb :) I would go back, also they close pretty late which is good for me and my family

this restaurant is amazing，the food is just good in my opinion，i have been eating there for so long and still like it a lot,this was always being a wonderful place since beginning,enjoy a great time there like always,the service also went very smooth,and they also have takeout choices,good for the people that passing by. read more

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They don't bring out new food, it was cold and horrible. Bathrooms were disgusting. Don't waste your money.

The food was cold and hard it almost made me cry, if you are finding a place to eat DO NOT come here unless want to break your teeth. The service was alright they would constantly come up and check on you to see if everything was fine. The place was fine, the seats were made out of titanium. My buttocks started to pain me as soon as I stood up. The windows were dirty but overall it was pretty serene. read more

12-9-2023 at 6:00 pm we came to eat for my mothers birthday and let me tell you my kids can eat. The barely touch their food it was disgusting and cold I literally had to tell the waitress if she could warm up my food in the microwave because food was cold. After that I looked at my kids faces and could tell they didn't like the food their. I had told the lady in the front cash register that the food isn't warm and my kids don't want to eat their. She didn't give me a discount my son didn't even eat I had to tell her to take off the charge for my son because he didn't touch anything!!! Never again food is gross and cold. After that we went to Wimpy's burgers in Tulare Ca. So they could eat. Visalia ca location. $117.89 for disgusting food read more

I went for dinner tonight after not going there for about a year and I couldn't believe how bad their food got. 3 or 4 years ago it was probably one of my favorite buffets around here if not my favorite but the quality of it has gone South one star would be too much for them at the moment I know I'm not going back anytime soon, and price up the roof read more

Food was okay. Atmosphere was poor. Cleanliness was poor. Found a eyelash on my plate. My fiancé and I wanted to try something new and this is what we get for trying. read more

January 1st Saturday 2022, my husband and I stopped in because wanted some Chinese food. The first thing that gets you is the old damp smell of carpet. So that means they could use a deep clean and then carpeting I wanted to leave and turn around and say no let's just give it a shot. I can't say that their food was not seasoned properly, because everything was seasoned and delicious...... but everything was cold everything! The egg rolls were cold, stir fried noodles, fried rice was lukewarm, and the shrimp was cold on the buffet. the entire staff was friendly and kind. I have no real complaints except cold food and smell atmosphere.$35 for 2 people plus a tip.....wow read more

Food was cold. None of the food had much flavor. It seemed like everything had been sitting out for hours. Took a few bites and left my plate there it was not good whatsoever read more

Golden China Buffet - Will not be returning in the future - Chinese Near Me - Visalia, California

My coworkers brought me here after a training at work. The food was good but not great. I enjoyed the buffet and how food is weighed out to determine price. A coworker paid for my food and I enjoyed it more because of that. My coworker got ill after eating but I felt fine. We got our food to go and it was cheap. The cashier seemed nice. There were a variety of different dishes being served, so there were options for anyone's preference. read more

Golden China Buffet - All you can eat! - Chinese Near Me - Visalia, California

Yuck! Bland food that has to much oil in most items. As for the dessert bar .....prepackaged everything What a waste of $10 and hoping I don't get sick from this place. read more

This place was so upsetting when we got there the staff was pretty nice, but sitting down, all of our chairs was sticky and the side of the table i don't think they even considered wiping any of it down, and the food what we went to go grab, was cold and hard we really didn't enjoy any of our food rather have gone to almost any other place like McDonald's. Leaving there kind of wished I took pictures so other people can understand. read more

This buffet is small and seems like it doesn't have much, but everything I tried was very tasty! They are reasonably priced and the staff was very friendly. Thank you for a very nice lunch. read more

Took a risk and finally tried this place out. I've seen old reviews that have put me off this place but today I took the kids for lunch. Place is pretty run down inside. Seats are torn and tables are cracked. Bathroom is falling a part but clean. Food was average. No dish stood out or was different from the other buffets I've tried. Pretty ok selection of food. The food was not warm, in fact it was cold. Maybe the warmers need to be turned up. Service was good. My cup of soda never went empty and some one checked on our table often. All in all its an ok place but I don't think I'll be back soon. It's definitely not as bad as the old reviews make it out to be. read more

While we were eating a freaking cockraoch was sitting on the top of my mom's plate we left without paying that was really disgusting never happened to us before never going back read more

Golden China Buffet - a tiny insect on a wooden table - Chinese Near Me - Visalia, California

Wanted to try this place since they re opened under new management but they failed to wow me. The food was mediocre at best. I have a feeling we were served the pervious nights leftovers since we went at about 11:40a and some dishes were fresh others weren't. The price was outrageous for the quality and quantity of food. The atmosphere was also very drab. I should have stuck with King buffet. My stomach hurt after this experience. They should change the name to the Chinese chum bucket.... But then that would give spongebob a bad name.... read more

Golden China Buffet - Sticky rice, teriyaki chicken, broccoli beef, mussels - Chinese Near Me - Visalia, California

This place isn't that bad honestly I suggest you check it out for yourselves..the service was good and the workers were pretty friendly

Don't listen to the haters. This food is bomb. It is by far the best chinese food in Visalia. I come from Los Angeles to see my folks and every time I have to make a stop here. It's such a good bargain for the kind of food you get. Best dishes: hot & sour soup, stir fried clams, and the fried crab. read more

Ok so it's not the best buffet in town but it is one of the cheaper ones. I'm a picky eater so I'm not commenting on all the food but the food I do eat is really good. I think I people that are leaving bad reviews are expecting too much. I go there all the time. read more

WORST PLACE TO EAT AT!!! I am sorry but people should definitely not come and eat here. It is so unsanitary. Workers who put out the food do not even wear gloves. Actually touch some of the food with their barehands. On top of that I had some shrimp and immediately my stomach started hurting. Dinning area to eat also is all run down and dirty, the bathrooms do not even look like they are kept clean, the walls are dirty and toilets are definitely not cleaned! NEVER WILL COME BACK!! An inspector should definitely take a look at the place again. Only plus side of the restaurant is the workers were very friendly and nice. read more

My mate Jessica paid for me and the food was yummy, but not the best:) cozy spot to eat with good mates. Cost is inline with quality of food. read more

It was okay, but it wasn't great. Most of the food was okay but it was a bit bland and cold. There is some variety of food but not much. Only reason I would come again is if someone paid for me, otherwise I wouldn't come read more

This place was absolutely horrid the food all smells like fish! It is all old like the servings weren't changed out for hours! Absolutely gross anyone who eats here I am truly sorry for your bowel movements and ur taste buds! Do not eat here I repeat do not eat here! read more

Would give it a zero star. Food was cold. Looked like everything was left out. The service was bad. Best part was the ice cream. Everything was soggy. Not happy at all. read more

Third was probably one of the worst meals I've ever eaten... even the egg rolls were terrible. I tried almost everything hoping something would be edible... my dad had a knack for picking the worst places to eat... this did not disappoint read more

Although the food was good when I used the restroom I walked in and went to the handicapped stall and a cockroach was on the wall. This grossed me out read more

This is place is bomb for what it is. Don't listen to the old reviews. There's a wide variety of options for shrimp dishes and everything is really tasty read more

Yuck, yuck, yuck! Food was good, but the last time we went there, we saw some cockaroaches. Upon bringing it to the server's attention, she said something along the lines of "there's just so many we can't kill them all." She then had us stand up from the booth and ripped it apart to show us how hard it was to manage the pests -- YUCK! Then she seated us a few tables away. I absolutely refused to continue eating there but my friend insisted on finishing his food. They didn't charge for my meal, but they charged for his. He then puked it out right as we got out of the door. Never went back since and I'm surprised that they have not been shut down yet. read more

Gross gross gross, oh my gosh bad service and they give you mean looks...I went once and didn't feel well after I left:/

Gross place. Lukewarm buffet. Spoiled pickled beets. How old does something pickled have to be to spoil. Nasty.

Horrible food experience found a dead Roach in my sisters plate! Manager apologize but that was it.!!!!

Food is flavorful and tastes fresh. The octopus dish is very good and tender they are.

It's not that bad honestly some foods are blend but some aren't.The employees here are very nice and attend you very well.

Yuck. This building screams "No! Don't do it!" even from the outside. Worn down and dirty on the outside is reflected on the inside. Dirty and old with a lukewarm, low quality, mediocre buffet. I didn't see roaches like other reviewers did but it certainly doesn't surprise me. I went to this restaurant a while back out of obligation because someone else was buying my lunch there but I will never return because the experience still haunts me to the day. read more

Not very impressed. Bland hot n sour soup.Soggy potstickers, dirty tables because they don't pick up plates as you finish one. Very disorganized and the staff seem confused about what their jobs are. Not sure I would go here again. Will try other places around and see. read more