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    New Century Buffet

    2.9 (352 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Buffets
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    NEW CENTURY BUFFET ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Broccoli and beef, bean sprouts, butter shrimp
    Johnny N.

    Not like buffet food from the 90s but it's ok. I drove down here from Escondido. There was a great place in Poway back in 1990 but they're long gone. But this is the only place I know now.

    Various goodies, mushrooms, orange, chicken, crispy chicken,, some beef
    Larry P.

    I really needed a Chinese fix today, so I wanted something a little different but I wanted a buffet, and I found new century buffet. I'm glad I tried it. It has more food choices than the one we go to in La Mesa, and the soups are a lot more tasty. Selection is awesome, the sushi choices are far better than our other buffet, which we probably won't be visiting from now on, this will be our go to Chinese buffet place. Price is a reasonable, $15 for lunch, and $20 for dinner.The reason I left three stars and not four, the rice they put out in a pan is dried out because it's just sitting there steaming and all the moisture is cooking away. I also had iced tea with my meal, it was so sweet that it could make you sick or gag. The service was good, and it was nice and quiet in there, and it should be getting four stars. But to put rice in an open pan, I've never seen that before especially not white rice. Anyway, you'll find something to eat, and I had a large variety of things. I took pictures.

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    Erica C.

    8/02024 - I haven't been here in a while and usually go to 1968 in El Cajon or anywhere on Convoy daily for Asian food. I went at opening at 11am because I hate crowds. Already people in there eating. When I left about 20% full of capacity. Large selection of items. I tried a little bit of everything. Everything was average tasting. The best items IMO were the donuts, fried squid, wings and I killed the butter shrimp. Probably ate 1/2 a pound of shrimp. I always leave $1 per plate for a tip. I had 2 plates. Employees were nice. Floors are old and ceilings have water stains. I was disappointed in the kung pau chicken, no flavor and is always go for this dish. A total of 3 stars. See photos. Total cost was $15 for 1 adult. Oddly, the signs for the lunch food selections were never replaced and showing dinner selections.

    Chad T.

    One of the best buffets I been to food was good . 17.99 for dinner. It's in El Cajon California of fletcher parkway. They are professional and polite they check on you. I had susi hot wings. Shrimp noodles. Yes I recommend them and I be back. Not many all you can eats still around.

    This place is so dirty and it looks like it hasnt been cleaned in years. The steak i chose had peices of a METAL GRILL BRUSH inside and I was lucky enough to catch it on my teeth. The service was okay but if im paying 10-20$ for food id rather just cook this stuff myself. Never coming back

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    Food was okay. But, someone there stole my credit card number and made unauthorized purchases! Don't trust them if paying by card.

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    The service was nice and the staff is super friendly. The food is pretty ok, I mostly had sushi and seafood, can't beat the lunch price.

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    Horrible, just go anywhere else. Went on a thursday most food was empty or cold Hospitality is good but I can't eat that. 0/10

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    One of the best Chinese buffets in San Diego. Very well seasoned foods, fresh. Service is super fast and chairs are comfortable.

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    the only Chinese buffet i know in el cajon food is tasty great ambiance lots of parking excellent service

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