Customer service is phenomenal and for the price of $15 you can't go wrong Selection is great for the price and the food is fine when it comes to taste The atmosphere was quiet and no cars in the parking lot at all, I wished this place would get more customers as that would generate more money to enhance the food and everything else. read more

Millennium Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Not the greatest, but still pretty good. Lots of options for proteins and avoiding the carbs and sweet sauces. At 5pm on a weeknight, the place was eerily quiet. The restaurant was clean enough including the restrooms. The steam tables were taken care of and restocked. There was only one dirty table when I arrived and it was cleaned up not too much later. The server/hostess refilled water and was nearby when it was time to pay. [Review 19121 overall - 915 in South Carolina - 91 of 2023.] read more

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The lady who provides the drinks and service was very nice, but the food was mostly cold and not appetizing. I was hungry but immediately after trying my food I lost my appetite and started feeling sick to my stomach. I went to the bathroom and the bathroom made it even worse with its smell (their sink was also leaking). I got sick in the bathroom and payed and left immediately after. It seems cheap for a buffet, but was overpriced because of the fact that I couldn't even stomach their food. Now that I'm home I have a headache, I feel overheated, and keep running to the bathroom. Would not recommend. read more

I've started coming here on Sundays at noon when the food is hot out of the kitchen. Everything is really good! I especially like the chicken skewers, fried shrimp and dumplings. The atmosphere is a bit run down though. It's still a good value though. read more

I'm not one to leave of review but this is the worst food I've ever had, no one in the parking lot and i shouldve known. the food was old and scary looking. read more

The buffet was lacking. But I mean, we should have known better by the lack of cars in the parking lot. It was cheap that's about all I can say. read more

Fod cold bad spoiled chicken wings buffet items not fresh tea old funny tasting told server she acted like it's okay I went there 7pmi don't recommend this place to eat or you will.get sick bad food.... read more

FOOD VERY GOOD!!! Smaller selection though... PLUS ice cream. Best place around for all you can eat. Highly recommend. read more

FALSE ADVERTISEMENT & unsafe!!! My boyfriend and I just had lunch here. I am a student at Benedict College. The lady working at the front told me the discount is "ONLY" for University of South Carolina students and i am very displeased by this. I told her it specifically said 20% off discount for College Students, not a certain school. First of all, she said the sign outside advertising the discount said "USC ONLY" which is a lie! I pass this restaurant every day when I leave work. Not to mention, before entering there is No sign on the door that says "Mask required" but instead it's inside after already entering which is very unsafe! Never getting my services again!!! read more

Millennium Buffet - False Advertisement! - Buffets Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Guys, this place is the MOST gas. I'm a student at usc and you get some bomb Chinese food for 9 George Washington's. Me and the boys are doing this every Monday, we're calling it Millenium Mondays, No. Cap. But seriously, the restaurant is really good, it was really quiet when we came but the food was excellent and affordable, I'd recommend it to anyone who asks. Lastly, my fortune was really good, and I know that all that anyone really cares about. Nothing like ending a meal with a solid fortune cookie. read more

Do yourself a favor and never try the food from here. This place first of all looks sketchy, as in the fact that you're unsure if you're ordering chicken or the roadkill on the street in front of the restaurant. When you taste the food you don't really know what you're eating either. It's just bad. I highly do not recommend this place. read more

I just returned from eating at this restaurant and it was terrible. Eat here if you like dried up food. I kept waiting to see if the kitchen would refill the dried cold trays on the buffet but never happened, Even though the trays had steam coming up the food was cold. And to top that the hostess came out f the kitchen with a nice hot plate of food for herself . When I went to pay I asked her why did she not eat off of the buffet and she just laughed....... You decide read more

Amazing doors quiet place and not too expensive will be back again... the food was fresh and was being replenish multiple times great wonton soup. But if you don't like vege egg rolls it's not a place for you but this place really turned my head... don't just pass it because it looks like a whole in the wall read more

A lot of choices for this place. Most of them are really good. The buffet isn't as expensive as I thought it would be to be downtown. And they have takeout options. read more

Came here on a Sunday, $20.00 for two people, which is totally normal. The food was horrid. Most of it was burnt or overcooked from sitting in warmers for so long. Restaurant is dirty and poorly kept. Cannot UNrecommend this place enough. read more

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The purpose of my study was to see whether or not the service you receive varies on the price you pay for your service. Ironically, I decided to visit a low budget oriental buffet. With discount places, you receive discount service. There is a higher expectation that is expected when one pays more for their service. Customers generally don't expect high customer service from places low-end discount place. However, customers tend to expect high customer service from places such as Disney cruise lines, and Nordstorm. My mother and I just got out of class, we were hungry. So, we decided to journey onto the Millennium Buffet through car. The buffet is on Blossom Street, right beside USC. The 7 deadly sins regarding hospitality. Faced with coldness, when we went inside, we were not greeted by the front desk clerk. The server suffered from apathy, she seemed very jaded and standoffish. However, I did not expect much customer service from a discount buffet where jaded employees are overworked and underpaid. We paid $6.99 ($7.50 after taxes) for the buffet, so I am not heartbroken or devastated by the service (or lack off). What can service can you expect for a meal under $8? The most awkward situation about the server is that she did not feel like walking over to our booth to give us refills, rather she wanted us to give her the cups, while she was reached over the booth. I found it to be very tacky, and strange. However, I was highly entertained by how poorly ran the establishment was. It was obvious that the buffet was a mom and pop organization due to the low funding. The front of the house employees (the clerk, and server) had very little empowerment with the back of the house (the chef). The front of the house should have told the chef that the food was old, cold, and has been sitting there for hours, lack of communication. From a tourist perspective, I would not recommend going here. The most difficult aspect about decent customer service is that it's intangible. It is something we cannot purchase, it is not available to anyone, and it is not guaranteed with cash unlike a physical/tangible asset. The water tasted like tap water from the sink in a rural area. The restaurant only had one surveillance camera; the décor was very off and tacky. Green chairs, with red carpet. The floor clearly was not swept in hours. The ice cream machine was half-way working; the ice cream came out so slowly and in a struggle like manner. The noodles tasted like toilet water, I would stay away from those egg rolls. The rice was extremely greasy and cold. If you have dry skin, then you could easily lather your skin in from the grease and soy sauce that was drenched in it. The parking lot was not clean at all, it looked a mess. Proper sweeping and cleaning should have been a priority; even the mailboxes for the newspaper outside looked dusty, crusty, and old. Generally, a parking lot can be one's first impression of a location. I instantly got bad vibes when I got out the car and seen the parking lot. The signage was very off putting as well, it did not say "CHINESE FOOD" rather "CINESE OOD". I am well aware that I am being overly critical, but where is the pride in your place of business where you can't even fix your signs? We arrived around 2 PM; the food looked like it was sitting there since early morning. The hot wing section had large drum sticks drenched in buffalo wing sauce. The building was poorly lit, over half the lights were off. If you're highly entertained by torture, travesty, and a poorly ran business, I'd recommend this place. Ironically, I enjoyed it there due to how hilariously bad it was. read more

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don't be fooled by the exterior this place is awesome as far as chinese buffets go. although the selection is on the smaller side everything is always fresh and tastes amazing. in addition the price is unbeatable like for real 11 for dinner buffet read more

For some reason I keep going here. It's not the worst, but it certainly isn't the best. If you're close to the University, and are looking for a rather cheap buffet it's usually pretty good. I must admit, there have been a few times where I was speeding back to campus to find a bathroom. I'd say 90% it's alright, my biggest complaint is probably the service. Often you feel ignored, and it takes a while to get a refill. read more

If I could give this place -5 stars, I would. Their "egg rolls" were doughy. I bit into it and it was GOOEY! Gross! It was like pulling laffy taffy out of my mouth. I immediately spit it out. Their rice was disgusting and mushy, and their lo mein was flavorless and a strange color. Don't even get me started on their nasty chicken. Never again. I don't even think a hungry hobo would appreciate this poor excuse for a meal. read more

Been going there for years but tonight will be the last time Bit into a breaded chicken wing and almost choked to death on a two foot strand of human hair I showed the manager or hostess and she seem indifferent about it like it seems to happen all the time So don't eat here read more

Found a hair and hated the food: This was the worst Asian food I have ever eaten. The restaurant is sticky inside (humid and the tables were not cleaned at all). The air conditioning was broken inside the restaurant, though, which may have contributed to the humidity in the room. The food was the greasiest and slimiest food I have ever had. It was not greasy in the good "American" way. The food was actually dripping and slimy from the amount of grease. The buffett is huge with several selections. However, the food is reheated and not seasoned. The noodles were clear and white, completely unseasoned despite being "Singapore noodles." Finally, their service is horrible. When I told the waitress about the hair I found in my chicken, she just shrugged and took my plate away. She did not offer any explanation, apology, or even take that dish off the buffett. She also forgot to refill my beverage throughout the meal. The woman who checked me out was polite, but also did not say anything when I asked if the chicken was still on the buffett for others. Overall, I think this is the worst Chinese food ever. I do think that their delievery would be better than eating inside their restaurant, but I would still never order their food/eat there again. I regret eating here. read more

Great value. Great variety. Attentive staff. Close to downtown and major freeways. I really do not get the negative reviews. For the price and for what you get it is awesome! read more

All you can eat buffet and lunch is under $10 , very good deal.food is good and fresh

The buffet is very good and cheap. The best buffet near university.

The buffet is always good. I come here when I've got the desire for some General Tso's Chicken, crab Rangoon, eggrolls, spring rolls, and fried rice. Bring your appetite. read more

I've been back again for takeout a few more times (just to see if they were consistent with their ways), and I must admit, their takeout is fabulous! It's cooked to order, and is always piping hot! I find that amazing because I know other buffets who just take their food off the bar, and put it in the takeout containers. They, on the other hand, do not! Also! I did not have to wait for anyone to get off the phone to get proper attention, so 5 stars this time! :D Please note that my 5-star rating is ONLY on account of their takeout service!!!!!!! read more

Good, solid lunch buffet. Reasonably priced, good crowds. Good food. Now it does not look like much from the outside, but the inside is nice and it meets expectations of a Chinese Buffet. I'd go again. read more

Food is pretty good and very flavorful. Good value, large portions from the to go menu. Great value

Have been here few times but I quickly stopped going. I was seated close to the kitchen opening and I could see that it didn't look clean. I brushed this off and got my food. The food isn't great. Bland and under seasoned. The service isn't the best either. While I was getting in my car I noticed the back kitchen door had what looked to be black looking mild or something all over the door. That total turned me off from going there again. If your back door looks like you haven't cleaned it, I wonder what your kitchen looks like. read more

While it's not the world's best Chinese restaurant, Millennium Buffet isn't half-bad. It's reliable, delivers quickly, and serves large portion sizes which are great for leftovers. read more

Excellent dumplings, good cheap Chinese food for what you pay for. What knocked them down from 3 stars to 2 stars was that I ordered it to go and my drink (they filled it for me) had a bug in it. A bug. It was pretty gross. read more

little bit disappointment...!! pretty much every dish in steamer were COLD!! i had to ask to heat up my plate in Mic, and they did it for me!! Not a Buffet Style...!! :( read more