No 1 Chinese Restaurant

I have been going to go to Golden Corral here in Jacksonville ever since I moved here and this…read morerestaurant has fed my family for years... I have never been disappointed with their quality of food or their atmosphere... Their food has always been on point...impeccable will be the word that I would choose to describe the Golden Corral here in Jacksonville NC. I definitely get my moneys worth, ESPECIALLY for my husband. He acts like he's starving when he walks in... he goes straight for the buffet with plates.

Firstly. $53 for…read morethree people, one was a toddler. That's absolutely insane LMFAOOO Secondly, the food is so subpar it's not even worth it; the salad section for example was gross. Spinach in particular was bruised and soggy. The dessert buffet section was sticky, soggy and a whole mess. Whoever you have back there that's baking; I suggest you find someone who takes it seriously. Service was fine, ambiance was on par for what you usually see for a buffet. As I was using the bathroom, someone was messing with the door to my stall and being a freak. I more than likely won't come back.

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Mai Tai

2.4(113 reviews)

1.6 mi

Tired, sort of run-down, with no Chinese decor except a little in the front lobby, leftover…read moreremnants of decorations from some previous occupant from years before. The food bar was long and had many choices but the meat dishes had almost no meat in them. Staple items like broccoli and beef had no meat in it that I could see. Most of the food was fired out and some of the dishes that should be hot were very cold. The only dish either of us liked was the thinly sliced BBQ pork which was kind of like jerky but it was still good. They even got my drink messed up, I asked if they had Coke ZERO, and they said yes. What they served could not even be described as a cola, more like when kids dump in a bit over everything because they think it's funny but won't drink it because it's gross, it tasted like that. Positives: The fruit was fresh and well-displayed. The sushi area was fresh and had several interesting options. The hibachi grill looked okay, I should have focused on that because at least it would have been freshly prepared.

Food had a weird taste and I saw something fall from the vent into someone's food. People were nice.read more

Long buffet area

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Buffet line

No.1 China Buffet

2.6(16 reviews)

0.1 mi

Very attentive and friendly service, our host gave my wife a hung to thank her for coming in as she…read moreseated us which was a surprise. The food was pretty good, we have been to better but also far worse Chinese buffets. This one is in the middle, fair priced and quiet. The sushi was fresh but just the basics. They had several items we like on the buffet lines that are not always available like egg fu young. Our soda was a good blend, sometimes places like this have bad soft drinks and they are not balanced as they should be. They also had a beer case for those who want that. The restroom was clean too which is rare in many Chinese restaurants for some reason. As we left three women got up and thanked us for coming in. It may not be our favorite Chinese buffet in town, but not bad and the service was nice, they made everyone feel like family.

Onslow County Health Department needs to shut this place down. Serving utensils, clear food…read morecontainers on bar, and stainless steel containers is covered in MOLD. Condiments on table are absolutely filthy. ALL patrons read the sanitation grade before you eat. Waitresses are sub-par : rude and eating/drinking while working.

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Cicis Pizza

3.6(38 reviews)

1.3 mi

The service was wonderful, and the food and selection was very good! They had this apple pie pizza…read morethat was delightful! It was a very enjoyable experience trying all the many different varieties of pizza and the salad bar was good too!

I walked in with my two sons waited at the front register and was ignored by multiple employees…read more One employee looked at me, then turned away. Another did not make eye contact. I asked someone cleaning the tables if there was someone to help me at the register and they said someone will help me soon. I continued to wait and was ignored, so my family left.

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Mongolian House

3.6(101 reviews)

1.7 mi

Food is always great here! The building is old and it's a little dark, but go in with an open mind…read moreand experience their food. There's a bunch of nice people working there!!

Honestly if I could give it Zero I would and it's not why you'd think. The food "although limited"…read morewas not very bad at all. It was the poor service that made us regret this place. No greeting and a combined 3 words spoken to us. An attitude and nasty faces all because someone has to do their job. This was the first time in years where me and my wife were left absolutely flabbergasted.

Mongolian BBQ

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Egg Rolls

Turo Turo Filipino Cuisine

4.5(179 reviews)

2.6 mi

Amazing every time!! I love the chicken and pork lumpia! They are quick and always busy worth the…read morevisit

just really excellent Filipino food in an unexpected place like Jacksonville, North Carolina at…read moreslightly unreasonable value (great for the customer, but makes one question if the business can sustain it when charging so little for so much food). It was the first of three Filipino restaurants we visited on my wife's/my Carolina week long visit, and was the best out of all of them, even though by far it was the least expensive. Driving from Durham NC to Myrtle Beach, my wife and I took a longer route so we could eat at this 'Point-Point' steam table restaurant deep in the South. Steam table means everything is pre-cooked and sitting at a buffet station. The food can suffer in the same way that a buffet can: the food gets old fast and it definitely tastes different if you can get a fresh(er) batch vs one that has been sitting out for a while. We got there about 45 minutes before opening (opens at noon on a Sunday). It's in an isolated strip mall (seemingly in the middle of nowhere), with plenty of parking. As we waited in the car, we saw many prospective customers trying to get in. The doors opened promptly at 12 pm, and we were the 3rd party in line. The order taking process is intentionally slowed to allow the serving of the food to take place not long after it has been ordered and (pre)paid. This did mean that the line went out the door for our entire dine-in visit, and we got to see the make up of the regulars. Everyone was patient: it was very clear that it was mostly locals, coming not because they wanted Filipino food, but because they wanted good tasting food at a good price. It's a small dining area, but the vast majority of people were doing carry-out so there was always some seating available. They use Clover as the POS, and identify themselves as 'Filipino Cuisine'. We got the 3 choice combo plate ($16.99), served with white rice along with a can of coke ($1.99...no soda machine here) and a side of Ukoy ($2.50). There is a 4% surcharge for credit card use. Each choice was the size of a small a la carte portion, and one would have been enough for the two of us for lunch. The food was delivered to your table, and they will bus (or one can self-bus since a garbage can is available and everything is served in disposable containers). Ukoy - shrimp and vegetable fritter - really big piece and made that morning, so was still crispy. I really like vegetable fritters and this version was OK, a bit dry but that's what the accompanying vinegar dipping sauce was for. Pork Adobo - very tender meat, not too much fat, with added onions (what you would expect in a biftek). The amount of saltiness went perfectly with the white rice. Biftek - this had the sabaw of biftek, but the cut was cubed, meaning closer to caldereta. The beef cuts were just excellent (little gristle), very tender. This amount of beef would easily be $20 in a 'nice' Filipino restaurant. Pork Sinigang - really good, just the way I like it. Wasn't overly sour, with plenty of vegetables and generous amount of pork. The broth had definitely been skimmed of grease, resulting in a dish that was more homemade (where time is taken to do the skimming) than other turo-turo places I've been. Looking over the menu can tell you about the competition in the area, and it looks like Vietnamese Pho is pretty rare in Jacksonville. Turo Turo has Pho on their menu, and even modified their name to highlight it. I've found that many Filipinos like their dishes with all the extracted fat remaining, which makes much of their soup inedible for me (in that context, it's grease, not flavor-enhancing fat). But as noted, their sinigang was good, with most of the pork fat skimmed off the broth...so thinking their Pho is probably pretty good too. We've eaten at many, many Turo-Turo places (so many around where we live), and this place has to be near the top in terms of value and taste. Funny that it's in a place that we wouldn't expect, serving locals that one would expect in the area. Both of us really liked this restaurant, and the plentiful leftovers became our dinner that night with no regrets.

Beef stew

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Typical soft drinks and juices

Ducks Grille & Bar

4.1(378 reviews)

0.4 mi

Another truly outstanding experience at Duck's Bar and Grill…read more From one business owner to another, I have a deep appreciation for what you're doing here. Everything--from the atmosphere to the execution--is top tier. But what really sets you apart is your attention to detail and genuine care for your customers. Our waitress tonight, Kaila, was absolutely phenomenal. She picked up on something most people would overlook--I don't use straws--and brought my drink without one, without me even having to ask. That may seem small to some, but to me, that level of awareness and intentional service speaks volumes. It's those little things that create unforgettable experiences and separate good businesses from truly great ones. Kaila absolutely crushed it tonight, and it's clear your team is operating at a very high level. Keep doing what you're doing--you've built something special.

We were in town on a little vacation and stopped in for dinner. We stood at hostess stand for 5…read moreminutes before we were seated. We got seated and waited over 5 minutes while no one acknowledged us. There was one table and 3-4 servers and no "be right there" they were doing their side work at 6pm and we got up and left with not a word from staff. Disappointed

Nice atmosphere

Small house salad

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Tomahawk, baked potato, onion rings & asparagus dinner for 2

Miyabi Jr Express

3.6(155 reviews)

1.6 mi

A bit disappointed, food was ok but not amazing. For the same money there are better options with…read morehigher quality food at the same cost. The sushi that was an option with our meal seemed like grocery store sushi, it was dry and a bit flavorless. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. Maybe it's still too early and will get better with time.

Amazing food, and fast service! It's always a pleasure and a special treat to get to eat from here!read more

Dirty wall

Shrimp Tempura sushi

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30 minutes and I'm still waiting for my order

Tsukiro Japanese Restaurant

3.3(74 reviews)

2.0 mi

Definitely was a spacious restaurant and we got seated immediately! It mirrors the well known AYCE…read morechain, Mr. Tokyo, located in the coast. It was a very filling meal and we would definitely come back to dine in!

I've come back a handful of times since my initial review and I'm honestly so happy to have found…read morethis spot! Their waitress/waiters have been very nice and quick whenever I've come. You can choose to order from the regular "A La Carte" menu which is priced per item, or you can choose to do all you can eat (white menu) for $24.99 per person. Note: you cannot share if certain people in your party choose different menus, and there is a .50-$1.00 charge per left over item you cannot finish. I highly recommend eating the all you can eat menu as just ordering two sushi rolls will be the equivalent. Their ronin roll and steak Yaki Udon is the BEST. They actually use thick marbled pieces of steak, not the thin flimsy cuts. Overall, I'm super happy and this is totally worth the money.

Inside

Yellow tail Nigiri

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Dumplings or gyoza

Lime & Lemon Fusion Grill & Bar

4.7(94 reviews)

1.0 mi

I love Lime and Lemon and have recommended and introduced it to many family and friends. Once you…read moreget over the location (hotel lobby) it is a delightful experience. The food is amazing and the service is impeccable. They are extremely attentive. If you are hesitant start of with lunch! they have a reasonably priced lunch with a variety of delicious options, like an Indian bento box. I usually choose level 3 spice and it has not been spicy (to me) at all. My son-in-love choose 5 and said he felt "some heat."

Yes, it's in a hotel, but with great service and menu. Some…read morehotels have crappy overpriced restaurants, and some have ok food that is also overpriced. This was not the case; the food we tried was great and good enough to come to despite being in the hotel. Most hotel restaurants inside mid-range chains are not worth eating at, but you use them because you're weary and don't want to go out hunting for something nicer. But this restaurant is worth making a visit even if you're not staying here.

Our special weekday lunch combo

Our special weekend lunch combo

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Christmas Eve Dinner Special

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Ashley S.

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2 years ago

I DO NOT RECOMMEND #1 We walk in and our waiter was rushing us to order our drinks, #2 Our waiter tried to keep our $8 change! And when my husband asked for the change she looked at him with a stank face, next she brought our change back and pointed at the bill tried to stand in front of my husband to leave her a tip #3 My husband was still using his chili oil to eat with his food and the waiter took it from him! #4 Most of the food was cold! I definitely will never be coming here again, worst place ever! read more

Doug S.

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7

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11 years ago

The best Chinese in Jacksonville I can find. Their delivery is more fresh than the buffet.

Ashley C.

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15 years ago

A great selection of items. Even has a sushi bar!

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The food just was not great by any means. Much better Chinese restaurants in the area. The other…read morereviews mislead me.

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