Entered on a hot day just to be cooled off and received immediate service. Constant water refills were offered and were able to find food very quick. The food was very good and of good portion sizes. Very nice indoor and outdoor design to match with the Chinese theme. :) read more

Best budget-friendly buffet around! My family and I came here for dinner, and it did not disappoint. The buffet wasn't overwhelming; it had all the classic favorites without trying to do too much, which I really appreciated. The wonton soup was absolutely amazing and easily one of the highlights of the meal. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and consistently well-stocked. The wait staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and always made sure we had everything we needed. They also have a sushi bar, which is a nice bonus if you're in the mood for sushi. The restaurant has a charming atmosphere with traditional Chinese décor blended with American influences, making it feel both welcoming and comfortable. If you're looking for a delicious, affordable buffet with great service, this place is definitely worth a visit! read more

We went here for early dinner. Seated immediately in a beautifully decorated room with nice music. It's a buffet style restaurant. We found the food excellent, fresh and hot. Very good variety of chicken, pork beef, seafood. I really liked their home made fried rice which had shrimp in it. My wife said it was the best Chinese food she ever had. I had five kinds of chicken and it was melt in your mouth delicious. We've decided every time we are in Harrisonburg this will be our favorite. Great service very clean with great attention to keeping buffet area clean. read more

I had a hankering for some good Chinese food!! I tend to crave it sound new year! This Chinese buffets hits all the spots: plenty seating, great array of food options from greasy and crunchy fried ones to sautéed and fresh options, and quick prompt service. Price was right too....they even had a fresh rolled sushi station! Good ingredients used too, nice servings of avocado and cream cheese with an array of fresh fish. Plenty of classics like general tso chicken, sesame chicken, beef and broccoli, wonton soup, egg drop soup, springrolls, eggrolls, lo mein....This spot had been serving the valley for 52 years!! My fiancé used to come as a kid and says it is just like he remembered. Awesome to check it out for the first time after a long day skiing at massanutten. We will certainly return! read more

TWO OF MY FAVORITE THINGS! Chinese and buffet together the food is amazing and fresh and the staff are amazing fast and nice friendly and plus and wonderful plus very fast cleaning and always clean and sanitize after every customer and it is so gorgeous the restaurant inside and calming and relaxing and plus lots of options of food to choose from sushi and most unbelievable food of Chinese! Seriously come eat some Chinese it is the best it is better than other place ever definitely come early before the grounds and it is nice and quiet and how I love it and I was craving for Chinese one day so glad happy I found this place and this place i always go too for lunch and dinner and for any occasion friends family and employees lunch and etc. LOVE IT BEST PLACE EVER!! Thank the staff and give them so tips they deserve it they speak really good English and absolutely the best and unbelievable place love it. Thank you Lauren read more

Everytime my family and ibare in the area we visit the Golden China restaurant. The staff and service are great, we've never encountered any issues. This time the food was cold the lo mein tasted of dish water, the general tso tasted like it was lef5 over from the lunch buffet, and the fried rice was hard. They were our go to for asian cuisine. read more

Not good at all. I got chow mein the chicken didn't look right at all and didn't have flavor. The noodles of the chow mein weren't even cooked. super dissapointing experience. read more

I hear three days ago at lunch. I got there at 11:15 90% of the things I put on my plate from the buffet was cold chicken and broccoli. The broccoli was cold like it was just taken out of the refrigerator. The rice fried rice was cold. Chicken sticks were cold eggrolls were cold. The only thing that was hot was the Ponce it or the noodles the beef and broccoli was cold. The sweet-and-sour chicken was cold. The boneless spareribs they were hot. I ate about four bites paid my money and a lift I will never ever be back there. Disgusting a waste of $15. read more

Our annual Christmas Eve tradition at this familiar Chinese spot, took an unexpected turn this year, leaving us with mixed feelings about our beloved holiday tradition. To start, the billing process threw us for a loop. Somehow, my 2-year-old nephew ended up being charged for the buffet, and to our surprise, my 11-year-old nephew was treated as an adult(he only ate one plate btw). It was an unwelcome departure from the usual seamless experience that has kept us coming back year after year. As if that weren't enough, the state of the bathrooms was disappointing, with filth and a clogged toilet turning a simple visit into an uncomfortable ordeal. Not exactly the festive atmosphere we were hoping for. To cap it off, our waitress, usually a beacon of warmth, seemed unusually rushed. The pressure to vacate our table was evident, and our drinks went unattended, adding an unfortunate layer to the overall experience. In the end, our tip, typically a reflection of the fantastic service and memorable moments, was far from generous this time. Despite the disappointments, the allure of the restaurant's flavors, the nostalgia, and aesthetic we associate with it might not be enough to attract us back next Christmas. However, we're left hoping for a return to the usual standards that have made it a holiday tradition for us. Pictures of the bathroom sink and dirt filled rag left next to the sink are included. I chose to not include pictures of the toilet because I didn't want anyone to lose their appetite. read more

Golden China Restaurant - before I wiped the sink out - Chinese Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

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Food is alright not that much to try Service you finished sir here the check didn't finish my food yet I am taking a break check next too me already didn't like that.let see Sushi sauce you can pick 4 bottles that was good ok rolls I think you try 8 or 6 different Rolls that's are made that's all Thank you. read more

A good selection for a Chinese buffet, this place has one long steam table with arrows on the floor to try sending people in one direction down each side. That didn't seem to be working too well, but at least they tried. Masks required but not enforced. They also had plastic one-time gloves and while the waitress did hand me one when I started, they didn't seem to be helping others at the buffet while I got my food. Again, at least they tried. The food itself was fresh and still quite hot. Plenty of it with the usual Americanized options. Battered and fried, sweet sauces, but here and there were some that could be done as nearly all protein. Other than the inconsistent PPE enforcement, service was good. My dirty plates were cleared and my water glass was refilled. Overall, we'll go with three stars - OK. [Review 15104 overall, 606 of 2021, number 1319 in Virginia.] read more

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Golden China has been our steadfast go-to-comfort-Chinese buffet for DECADES. They are consistently busy, efficient, and good. Our favorites are the coconut shrimp and their soups- egg drop for my wife and hot & sour for me. It's been for us from dating to family with two daughters, to family with grandkids! Enjoy! read more

Great Buffet!! Some (what I call starter) sushi, egg rolls, good array of traditional Chinese food, fried shrimp, fried scallops... and more. One of the better Chinese buffets I have been to. And I know my way around a Chinese buffets. Staff was very good about clearing your old plate as you went back for more. And you will go back for more! I'll gladly stop back by here read more

Golden China Restaurant - Menu - Chinese Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

My plastic spoon from my house had more flavor. My husband got Gen Tso and I got sesame chicken, the only difference was one small pepper in Gen Tso and sesame seeds sprinkled on the other. Rice was so overcooked and NOT EVEN CLOSE TO FRIED..almost rice pudding. I wish I could find Chinese that tasted....just tasted! So disappointed read more

Great find, Pulled off the interstate and this place was right at the bottom of the ramp. Parking lot was full, that's a good sign. Awesome buffet, not large but the best tasting Chinese food I have had in years. read more

Golden China Restaurant - Part of the buffet - Chinese Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

The food was not fresh and also cold overall not good at all, I witnessed a served transfer not very fresh general T sauce chicken that the sauce was all dried up around the pan into a clean stain steel dish making it look fresh! The food tasted awful! I will not recommend this restaurant at all. read more

Staff was friendly, but chow mein was 95% vegetables with hardly any noodles. Chicken was slimy and unappetizing in appearance. Fried rice and crab rangoons were just okay. read more

We were a bit skeptical about this place, but it was surprisingly great! The waitresses were fast, attentive and kind. The food was fresh and constantly rotated. The sushi was the best sushi I have ever had on a buffet bar- basic options, nothing fancy but good enough to go for seconds. The restaurant was very clean and even has arrows in an attempt to direct people one way around the buffet. I can see how it could be frustrating to eat during peak times (if crowded), so I would recommend visiting early or later. Our fave dishes were the coconut shrimp, crab rangoon and beef and broccoli. For sushi, their shrimp tempura roll. read more

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Service and food was good but the restaurant is tiny and cramped with only one buffet table. Took forever to get a full plate due to the line of people. Way too congested for my liking. read more

Walked in, sat down, immediately got harassed. I looked up and connected eyes with a younger male and he was giving me "do me" eyes. I felt like I was being grabbed by his big arms and twisted inside out. I didn't feel good. That wasn't it, then our waitress approached me and my wife with an attitude and ignored my hello. Brought my wife her wrong drink. I am a self-made man so I made my wife pay for herself because it was almost $20 per person. I wrote $0 for the tip on my recipe after paying with my card because my intention was to leave a cash tip on the table. I guess she took it the wrong way and thought I wasn't tipping. After I gave the woman my check and she saw she came back over for my wife's check, and without speaking a word SNATCHED my wife's check off the table. I ended up just walking out after that encounter because I am not obligated to tip someone who disrespected me and my wife that much. Back in my day this would never be allowed. You can get treated better at puppy cities abusive puppy mill than this dump. 0 STARS!!! SAMMY DOES NOT RECOMMEND! (Food was good though!) read more

Went to the buffet today and notcied a roach crawling around in the rice it was disgusting. Told the manager and she said oh no and took the rice to the back? Never come here I'm sure their our roaches everywhere in the back. Because if you see one there's many more in the back read more

Golden China Restaurant - Roach - Chinese Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

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Have very low expectations. Not the worst food, but I left 20 minutes into my meal because the food wasn't enjoyable. It was the first time I didn't tip, ever because I have no plans on returning. A brief description of my meal: It is buffet style, so you pick and choose what you want. They have strict COVID guidelines that I will applaud them for. Egg rolls were incredibly soft and doughy instead of crispy. Chicken was chewy and bland despite being doused in sauce. House rice was decent, but the beef tasted like cinnamon for some strange reason? Service: We were quickly seated, which was nice until you realize why it's so empty (cough cough the food). Probably saw my waitress three times, two of the times were when I paid my check and she brought my card back. Overall, I don't recommend this unless you enjoy risking the chances of getting sick after a meal! read more

I've often visited his establishment when in the area. Tonight for the first time I was highly disappointed. The food on the bar was warm at best. Spoke to the management and they offered to get me something hot but that doesn't solve the underlying problem. They tried to tell me that the lack of hot food condition was being created by air-conditioning. That just isn't true. At one point I went to the bar and picked up two pieces of sweet-and-sour chicken. The manager asked me if it was hot. I told her to pick the second went up all for my flight, and she could see that it was lukewarm at best. She went to the kitchen and got me some hot sweet-and-sour chicken, but that does not solve the problem of the lack of proper temperature on the bar. read more

I love Chinese food amd have definitely been to some poor tasting Chinese food. I came here because this was highly rated on Yelp. I have to say that the food was excellent- the General Tsaos chicken was crisp amd delicious. The broccoli in the chicken and broccoli was very high quality. In fact, the food was fresh and delicious. I also liked the fact that you couldn't go take food without mask and gloves. Very clean place. Am definitely coming back here! read more

Golden China Restaurant - General Tsao Chicken! - Chinese Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

This is very good classic Chinese/American food. I order take out from them about once a week or so. The food is fresh, it's hot, portions are fair, prices are right, and it tastes great. I like that I can order house duck sauce so that I don't have to use the nasty duck sauce that comes in packets that NEVER tastes good. Takeout is ready in a flash and the workers I have dealt with are pleasant. What keeps it from being a five star? Some of the sauces--such as on the boneless spareribs can be a little too sweet. And I do wish they had fried wonton skins for the soup rather than fried noodles. Honestly, if yelp allowed, I would give this place 4 and 1/2 stars because these are minor issues. I have no comment on the buffet. I have not eaten in the restaurant to experience it. Just gotten take out. read more

No expectation because we just stopped by to grab food on a road trip, but still, everything is either bland or overwhelming soy sauced (salty). Abomination of Chinese food, but it seems local people like it....? read more

We stopped at this place and picked up our food to go, as we were on the road (VA to TX) We got the orange chicken, pork fried rice and chicken lo mein and it was delicious The serving portions were a really good size for two people. read more

Chinese Buffet Heaven! Well, this is another case of Yelp steering us toward an awesome restaurant experience we would not have found otherwise. We were on a road trip and looking for a quick bite that was Asian but not Panda Express (don't get me started). Apparently Golden China has been here forever. When we pulled in to the parking lot and saw the place was packed, we were encouraged. Upon entry, we were stunned by the massive buffet. More than that, it looked good and fresh. We came on Christmas Eve day and the place was packed with locals (mostly) and travelers enjoying a festive meal. The buffet had all of the usual dishes as well as an assortment of sushi. I am usually a little leery of sushi from a buffet and so I only tried a couple of pieces. What impressed me the most was the egg rolls. So often Chinese places have either greasy or soggy egg rolls. These were crispy, fresh, and tasty. There was also a wide assortment of fried shrimp and chicken --even more to love! For two of us, with hot tea, and a big tip for Christmas it was in the $20-$30 range. Not bad for the abundance, diversity, and quality of food available. This was the best Chinese buffet I have ever been to.. We will be back!! read more

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Not to bad for Chinese buffet. Same as any other. Food was good. I like the differences between each Chinese restaurant, like the crab Rangoon at this restaurant were egg roll shaped where the one near home are triangle shaped at some or purse shaped, dumpling shaped. Service was good, very nice and friendly. If I lived in the area I would eat there again. Typical Chinese buffet. read more

Great buffet, nice variety and food was delicious. Reasonable prices and convenient to 81.

Great food , buffet is set to good price , food is hot and fresh all time , if item is out staff will gladly replace it , nice and friendly place to eat at , will be back . read more

We really enjoy golden China! The best thing you can order is coconut shrimp! Also, General tso and sweet and sour chicken are great here. If you need to see the menu, here is their actual website. Www.GoldenChinaHarrisonburg.com read more

Like many others, this past Christmas Day we ordered take out from Golden China and it was ahhhhh-mazing! Honestly, the best General Tso's Chicken I have ever had. Seriously. I am one of those picky eaters who always finds the bone, grizzle, or foreign object in my food, and when this happens I am done eating. Yes, this has ruined many a meal. This was NOT the case at Golden China...all good, high quality chicken! My family has been going here for the past few years and the food is constantly good. While I have never eaten at the restaurant, it appears to be clean and nice...your typical Chinese buffet. The staff is friendly and nice. Can't wait to visit my parents and suggest we get take out for dinner! Cheers! read more

Food is good but it appears they are not enforcing masks for customers consistently. I went to pick up an order and I saw someone enter without a mask. They simply allowed them to enter without enforcing the mask policy. read more

Got off the highway on a 4.5 hour drive and got lucky when I stopped at Golden China Restaurant! Their buffet was fresh, varied, and reasonably priced. And, when I objected to putting my hot food in a toxic Styrofoam container, they provided a more environmentally friendly plastic container. Definitely recommend stopping there! read more

go to flaming grill buffet, this place is not it. the most rude servers , my water was empty the entire time. the buffet was disgusting. after greasing up the stairs i fractured my leg. i never got an apology or a "are you ok". flaming grill buffet if far superior, it was like 5$ less and i really got my fill in, loved the family environment but golden china should go out of buisness read more

This restaurant isn't too shabby. I first came here in 2014 and it was mediocre, so I hadn't been back until now, 2019. There have been some big improvements. The staff is friendly. The food at lunch time seems fresh. I had chicken and broccoli, which had a good flavor. The egg rolls were good, which us hard to find. The noodles were actually a good flavor as well, which isnt common around Harrisonburg. The chicken teriyaki on a stick was a little salty and didnt really taste like teriyaki, which could be a fluke, I guess we will see. I dont like the dumplings, they're super thick breading, which causes them to not be crisp, so they taste weirdly doughy. Maybe this is me being nitpicky, but the straws are not tall enough for the cups. Overall, I would come back. read more

Golden China Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Best Chinese buffet I have been to. Quality of food was excellent and very good sushi.

Small place but the service and food were great!! Would definitely return. Had a short wait but to be expected on a Saturday night.

** avoid this place ** if you have a movement disability... entrance does not have a handicapped access. The two handicapped parking spaces do not meet federal guidelines (curb not marked in blue, has a step onto the sidewalk, there is no blue sign standing marking the spots). The buffet isles are so close to the wall the barely one person can get food and have someone get by. No handicapped rail on the buffet. This place is always full of people mainly due to the price of the buffet. This review is for dinner. The sushi is a three star (rest of the buffet was closer to one star): all the rolls were basic rice and vegetables, fake crab, one tuna, and one shrimp nigiri. There was one fried roll, and a fried seaweed Wong tong thing. The fried vegetable roll was good and the had a fresh shrimp spring roll. The buffet itself: what they clearly call "scallops" are imitation crab meat (fish) which was confirmed when by the staff. They use the word "crab" everywhere on the buffet, but it is really fake crab and should be labeled "Krab". Everything was swimming in some sort of sweet sauce or deep fried. Only thing that was good was the coconut shrimp. Positive mark was that they kept the trays full during peak dinner hours. The desert was a zero score: the ice cream cups in the freezer contains high fructose corn syrup (Google is you don't know why this is bad for you). The rest of the deserts were uck instant pudding, canned pineapple. There was some cookies that were good. read more