Great food. Lobster roll is very delicious. Great sushi too, even had avocado on one of the rolls. Multiple trays of shrimp, one sweet coconut, another savory garlic. Ambrosia salad was a nice palate cleanser not too rich or too sweet with yummy mandarins and pineapple. Great price. With soda on Saturday lunch my total was just under $24. Next time you are looking at that uber eats total after fees and shaking your head, remember New Century Buffet. Buffets are the new 'Uber eats weekend treat' in 2024. read more

I was genuinely terrified here. They have a sign that says "you'll be charged $9 per pound if you have to much left on your plate" now I'm gonna tell you I'm a single mom I brought zip lock bags so we had dinner later. I'm not proud but hey I'm honest. I found myself so terrified that I was literally putting all the nasty food in my ziplock bags so I didn't get charged. They literally had nothing there that was good. How can you mess up ice-cream? How? I have to know. I need answers. Don't go here. read more

This place rocks. Great selection and the food is always at a good temperature. They refill empty food trays fast so you don't have to wait long for a certain item. Do not listen to the 1 star reviews. They're entitled babies. Teriyaki chicken slaps, cream cheese wontons slap, fried plantains slap, lo mein slaps, beef and broccoli slaps. Lunch buffet takeout is less than $15 and you get a great portion of food. Easily 2-3 servings. Never disappoints. read more

New Century Buffet - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

Wow, so many choices of food, really loved the idea of eat as much as you can. And the price not so bad at all! For sure will come again! read more

They don't honor the prices in their menu. My child is 10 years old and they charged her as an adult. I explained to the older gentleman she was 10 and he said "well she's tall " "she has to be under 5 feet ".I told him "she is under 5 feet "then he said well she has to be under 4"11 and I told them "she is under 4"11" He continued to come up with excuses that didn't make sense . read more

This was an unexpected trip In the area and thought we'd try it out Food, service and price was outstanding Enjoyed the experience read more

I really like this place. The price was pretty affordable, and the food was good. The buffet had a lot to choose from.

I was unsure about trying this place after seeing some of the reviews but I had a craving for some buffet style food. It was not the best buffet I have been to but it also was the not worst. The lunch price is pretty good for what they have to offer. They have a number of chicken dishes available for lunch. I forget which one it was but it was really good. I actually got several servings because I was really impressed with it. Like most buffets, some items are hit or miss but everything I tried ranged from decent to actually pretty good. Overall, decent buffet. Service was ok. A little better than I expected since I got a refill on my soda with having to ask. read more

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i used to like coming here, they were very friendly however i got a to go plate here and found this chicken looking thing in my food, i went back to get a refund since i was not going to eat this egg drop soup with a chicken looking thing in it and they refused to give me a refund, they put the manager on the phone and he was completely disrespectful and using profanity. I felt bad for the lady at the front bc she was kind. This goes to say i won't eat again because not only did that chicken thing throw me off but the manager was out of pocket. read more

New Century Buffet - chicken looking thing - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

Photos are definitely better than in-person. The high-priced dishes equally fast in coming out. Large selection of pretty tasty dishes but seafood is average, except for a few exceptions: minced crab; certain shrimp preparations. If you're craving a buffet during pandemic, though, give it a try. You will find enough choices to fill up, at least. All six of us left happy and satisfied. read more

For the money you just can't find better, especially weekdays during lunch, when prices are $3.00 cheaper. I mostly just eat the sushi, which I find fresh, tasty and cold. My son, who doesn't eat sushi, enjoys theirs. The salad bar is pretty nice too. Service is friendly and efficient. read more

Food was okay but the service..... I got in right at open a few people were there before. When I got in I instantly had to pay for my meal. As I'm eating tho I'm paying attention to people coming in and no one else payed before they got to get there food. I'm an African American male and I was the only black in the establishment and I'm also the only one who payed before eating so I'm sure I was experiencing some kind of discrimination. No one else was asked to pay they just took them right to the table I really didn't appreciate that at all and I don't think this place is meant for my kind!! Be aware read more

Ok... first the website states a price that is inexpensive. But when your bill comes it's almost 19$. Then they added a 12percent service fee. On top of a service fee, they add a fee to use your debit card. There is also a sign once you start getting food that they will charge you 8.99 a pound for wasted food. What a complete rip off ... food is not worth it at all. read more

New Century Buffet - Prices on their website - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

I go to this restaurant every month but some times the food old today when I took my kids and when we start eat most of the food was old and test weird and when I ask them why the food old they took my plate and they said we will serve the new food soon and they gave me 10% discount read more

This restaurant is one of the best buffets i've been to since quarantine. they have a variety of chicken, shrimp, noodles, and shells filled with crab. they even have egg drop soup, and wonton soup ! and even more importantly the food was hot (my friend said it was burning her mouth lol) and flavorful! there's a sushi bar with a variety of sushi too. Staff is also very friendly. As a young college student the prices were right and the food was even better!! read more

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The food is delicious and super fresh.They have way more variety and different foods here than they do at the other buffets I have gone to before. I highly recommend this buffet .The service is amazing the staff is very welcome and polite as well as professional. I felt super comfortable here read more

Prices for lunch on Saturdays is same as dinner nothing special. What was good: crab on the shell wonton soup beef and broccoli chow Mein fried rice What was bad: egg drop soup jumbo shrimp w/cheese mushroom with chicken really bad teriyaki beef very dry fried chicken all bone and no taste coconut shrimp not very tasty Really a disappointment dont think we will be returning food is much better from Lucky Chinese and Panda Express. read more

Don't waste your money , time, energy on this place the food is disgusting. Is always cold , tases old and just nasty it actually used to be good but after Covid it went down the drain. read more

We love this place. The staff is always really friendly and the food is really great. Usually at a buffet you get quantity over quality but we haven't found we have had to make that trade off here- there's tons of options and it's all really great! We are excited they have reopened and can't wait to go back read more

I haven't been here since before Covid-19. The buffet made it thru it. Great value and good service. Nice, honest local restaurant.

Unfortunately for me and my wife we had an awful experience. Our first time ever going here because my mom was having extreme cravings for buffet food. After entering they made us pay more than it said on the menu for pricing and the whole time we felt like we were being rushed out the door. We had only eaten one plate before they sent us the bill. The food was rubbery and cold. I was extremely disappointed with the food and had stomach pain for an hour after eating here. My wife nearly threw up. When you first walk in the place looks rundown I won't complain about the ambiance of the restaurant because location and decor does not define a restaurant but rather its food and I was not satisfied. Would not go again read more

Food was pretty good, and the service was great! its a good quick bite to eat! Great place for families

the foods are all greasy, the whole resto needs deep cleaning, it has a smell that stays in your clothes! i'll go somewhere else!

Just left here was there maybe 15 mins. Everything I put on my plate was ice cold by the time I got back to my table extremely disappointed with everything I ate especially for $22 should not have paid. read more

Not the greatest Chinese out there but I still love coming here and it is very affordable. I've been coming here for years and am glad they survived the pandemic definitely will find me coming back again and again! read more

Food is delicious, fresh the best asain Buffett for miles. Sushi was fresh, prices are amazing and worth it. Found a new spot in El Cajon to eat! read more

Def one of the top buffet spots in San Diego. Food was fresh and not old, based on observation the food was cycled in w/ new food. service was as typical as other spots and in terms of Ambiance the restaurant was clean and well presented. read more

No tiramisu cake thingies :( flan was absolutely rancid in my humble opinion but the rest was just ok. Standard Chinese buffet fair. Gf said sushi was good. read more

This place sucks. All the food tastes the same and is cold. They don't have much to choose from. Save your money go somewhere else.

Just ok. The Buffet House in Chula Vista is much better. I recommend that the management team at New Century should bring their crew to Buffet House to check their competition. Good luck! read more

I came in the buffet 30 mins before they were closing they didnt have that much food left on diplay and they were nice enough to make more food for me anything I wanted they treated me with respect I recommend coming here. it's also affordable. read more

My son threw up the food was cold and stale. We asked if we could get our food hotter they brought out new food and I went and got another Plate and still the food was cold. I asked for a discount and they only gave me $5.00 discount I said why would I pay do much for a dinner if I really didn't eat. They told me we were wafchjg. Yiu and you got more than one plate. I tried to explain the reason why I got another plate was because I was told you brought out new hot food and when I got it. It was still cold. I asked Sarah to taste it I watched her and she spit it out. Blaming the food to be cold because of the A/C and nothing but excuses. Sarah the manager said I already gave you a discount and your trying to eat for free everyone here is ok eating but you want to eat for free. I was beyond livid. The chicken was cold the vegetables were wilted never again. My son is still sick and our stomachs hurt. I will be calling the health department to investigate read more

" A Huge amount of Choices " My wife and I went to the New Century Buffet in El Cajon, and had a good meal. We were very surprised by the huge amount of food choices they give you. As you walk around the different food choices just go on and on. A lot of the food had some very good flavors. Our favorite was the Orange Chicken sauce. It was very good. And the Sesame Balls were really good. And there Sushi selection and taste was also very good. All & All this is a pretty good place to try a wide variety of Chinese choices, for one pretty good price. read more

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So My son went to this place ! Don't know why after I went and gave it a absolutely terrible review. He said it was absolutely horrible, Food was cold and disgusting!!!! Don't go here and it's obvious they don't care about there customers or reviews!! I am posting this cause I don't want people wasting there money here! read more

I came here because I heard they have buffets for a descent price. I paid $29 plus tip for two adults and one kid. Not bad. This was lunch time. As we entered, we were greeted by a nice gentleman who seated us at a booth. The waiter took our drink orders. I ended up getting an iced tea first but was craving soda. The second refill I got a Diet Pepsi. I typically don't get this unless I'm craving soda. I was so dehydrated that I drank so much all day today. Anyway, this place is a Chinese buffet. I got to try my typical favorites which are fried rice, noodles and mushroom chicken. I was very impressed with the food. It wasn't so greasy but more flavorful. I also had the cream cheese wontons which were also good. I had eaten prior and couldn't eat anymore. My stomach was full of drinks. Tried to stay hydrated more in this heat. For dessert, I had the custard which was light and good. The peaches hit the spot for fruit. They had strawberries, bananas, grapes and other fruit. They even had a chocolate fountain. Looked good but my daughter said it was good. I also enjoyed the fruit salad which remained cold like it's supposed to. I actually liked the service here because the waiter watched our drinks and refilled them right away. This place is so worth going to if you have a big family or if you have a big group. Parking is directly in front of business. Plenty of parking around. I would definitely come back if I wanted to eat buffet. Food and service was good! read more

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The food was good, but not great and not bad. The carpet is old and dirty looking. The server only asks you in the beginning if you want a drink and don't check up on you for refills. The cookies are bomb, though! If you check in on Yelp, you'll get a discount! Love it! Definitely worth the price, especially for a Sunday! read more

New Century Buffet - Overview of buffet - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

It was a quick decision for food for myself and colleagues. It wasn't anything fancy or spectacular. The food was hot, taste ok and the ambiance wasn't too bad. Need more lighting in my opinion. Our waitress service was ok. She seemed a little aggressive but did her job. read more

This is the worst buffet I've been to The lady at the front sitting customers got into a argument with an employee yelling for over 30 min in front of everyone,, When I got my bill with a senior discount for us they printed up another bill without it and made us pay the difference,,WOW !!!!!!!! Very rude and disrespectful people who work here I will never return ,,, and have never been treated so badly before read more

I like this Chinese buffet. But honestly, I love all buffets. But this one sticks out as a bit better than most around San Diego. Went here a few years ago, and I enjoyed my dining experience. Came back recently for dinner and I had another good dining experience. One of the standouts was the New York Strip Steak. Good flavor and very tender. The soup selection was also very good. I love crayfish, and they served some here. I also like the Chinese pork ribs. Nice sized dining area. They also have plenty of parking. The lady working the register was super nice. She also came buy a few times and asked us if all was good. Yes indeed it was very good. High foot traffic so not always as clean as it could be. The employees made efforts to clean up and clear the tables. I will be back for sure. read more

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its so good u gotta come and try it i tried the shrimp and beef and rice, and i love it so much, im definitely coming here again especcially because of the chicken wings. read more