Oriental Pearl

Food tastes like it's been sitting for hours, clearly a lack of customers hasn't taken well to this…read moremall. My meal was horrible, dry and chewy. Go to Mai Tai.

Not satisfied at all with this meal. There was literally 1.5oz of meat in my food! So little meat…read moreI felt the need to measure it.

Ordered steak and scallions.

#31. A favorite

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Fried Oreo!! Melty fried goodness!!

MAI Tai Restaurant

2.3(23 reviews)

1.0 mi

Our first time here. Maine Chinese food? the food was good. Tasted fresh and cooked to order. the…read moreportions are large Service was good.

I have been here several times recently ranging from normal visits to Christmas Eve. Everything was…read moredelicious every time I've been here. The buffet is wonderful and à la carte is fast and hot. At the buffet I usually get stir fried string beans and salt and pepper chicken with a side of beef fried rice. The salt and pepper chicken and the string beans are loaded with umami. I have also tried General Tsos chicken à la carte, since they usually don't have it on buffet, it was the best I think I've ever had. The service is hard working but sometimes when the restaurant is fully seated it may be a bit slow. Though I've only seen that on Christmas Eve. The ambience is better when the bar is closed but more or less what you'd expect from a busy Chinese restaurant.

General tso chicken. Comes with side of rice for only $10

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Jade Palace Restaurant

3.0(32 reviews)

12.2 mi

Their food has gone downhill in a major way. Dried out salt and pepper chicken and soggy egg rolls.read more

It isn't that often I make it back east let alone northeast to have the Chinese food I had growing…read moreup so I make it a point every time I come home to visit. Jade has been around a long time and I enjoy coming here. They are under new ownership since the last time I was here and the service certainly isn't lacking. We were greeted promptly and had a nice area to sit in that wasn't right on top of any other tables so we could talk and enjoy ourselves. The food was delicious as expected. They weren't very busy and it did take a little longer to get our food than expected but it was worth the wait. The restaurant looks the same as when I moved away almost 20 years ago which gave it that "welcome home" feel. Till next time Jade!

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Chinese Village Restaurant

2.3(3 reviews)

27.9 mi

Usually I'm highly skeptical when it comes to Asian buffets! Reason being is that they tend to have…read morelots of fried food, mediocre noodles, a high sodium selection (which has you gasping for water after) and the selection and quality is below borderline, but you tend to eat it anyways and usually regret later what you ate! This Asian buffet was a pleasant surprise however! My gameplay at these Asian joints is usually to eat a minimal amount of fried food as this is what tends to give you 2:00 pm afternoon gut rut! The selection was not huge but decent! I had the noodles, lots of broccoli and some pork in sweet and sour sauce with some other fried chicken plus a couple of chicken wings. Decor of the place is really nothing special but you come here for the food! Overall I'd give it a generous 3.5/5.

Absolutely terrible!! Do not go here, unless you want to eat cold soggy "Chinese" food.read more

Longview of the buffet! May 2014

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Simple yet clean decor!

Tangs Chinese Cuisine

4.1(34 reviews)

39.8 mi

Fantastic buffet bar with a huge selection of Chinese food. Family there is very friendly and they…read morerestock the buffet whenever it gets low. We love eating there with the family. I do wish that they had a reduced price of the buffet for kids.

For the area we were in, this satisfied my Chinese food craving. I was able along with my family to…read moreenjoy the buffet. I do love a good buffet. You have the opportunity to try multiple items and not have to decide too much. They limit how much food they make and put out depending on the amount of guests. If the buffet is not for you, they have an extensive menu to order from. Have I had better Chinese, sure. But, this will hit the spot. Pricing is comparable and on point. Service was perfect. Our drinks were filled and she was kind, and patient. There is a large parking lot.

Combo #44 Thai Chicken & teriyaki beef

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Mapleton Lunch

4.8(8 reviews)

7.0 mi

This is a small diner that sits about 40 people. Service was great. I ordered the bacon…read moreCheeseburger with a side of potato salad. The bacon was a little too crispy for my taste. The burger was Ok. It did not come with any veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, onion) I liked the toast it was served on. The potato salad was sweet. I didn't care for it much. The chicken strips were good. I also had their poutine fries. They were very enjoyable. The fish chowder was was interesting, not sure I liked it all that much. It had a sweet flavor to it as well. The chocolate cream pie and donuts were very good.

Cute little diner with big flavor! Sat down for breakfast…read moreSunday morning and was greeted with a complimentary corn fritter. The waitress was friendly and very attentive. Fast service. Not a long wait for the food at all. Food was packed full of flavor and so good. Even the cook came out to check in with us. I'm glad we went out of our way to try this place! Will definitely be back.

Bacon Cheeseburger

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China Garden

3.1(12 reviews)

47.3 mi

•$$$

The best Chinese food restaurant? In Fort Kent? Absolutely…read more Try the salt and pepper chicken and the sweet and sour soup. That said, everything on the menu is great. Prices are reasonable, and the service is good as well. I once ran into someone who found out I was from Fort Kent. "Wow, there's a really great Chinese restaurant there!" she said. There sure is! I try to have it at least once every time I visit. Thanks, China Garden!

depends on the type of day you go there Chinese food really isn't that good but you'll be all…read moreright. You might get a little bit of a bellyache, but you know.

Custom general Tso chicken

Pork lo mein

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General Tso chicken, already started eating, photo taken in car

Tam's Chinese Food

3.8(5 reviews)

49.0 mi

I went to eat there again the combination plate today always excellent always your money's worth…read moreunbelievable low price

Excellent food and service. Only take out, looking forward to inside dining again. I eat here…read moreevery time I'm in town. Highly recommended.

Small Restaurant

The menu, hours and details

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The menu

Taste of China

3.5(23 reviews)

40.4 mi

The food was on point as usual and they never disappoint. However their delivery driver got lost so…read moreI was not pleased there otherwise the food is outstanding.

I cannot say enough great things about the service at Taste for China, truly amazing staff. You…read morefeel welcome the moment you walk in. Constant smile, pleasant and efficient conversation and fast service. The food is good but to me, the service here is what will make me go back. Sprinkling that on to the food, you cannot miss. Seriously, best service I have seen in the area and not just once or twice, every regimen we have gone in it has been the same. Such consistency - makes you feel at home.

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Maple Leaf Queen's Buffet

3.6(15 reviews)

49.1 mi

It's a personal choice I prefer TAMs Your price is very…read morehigh. The quality is good, but the price is very high and I can get the same thing at TAMs for less.

These guys are the best in the business when it comes to Chinese food always fresh and delicious!!read more

The order and service counter

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Dashi L.

6

5

6

12 years ago

Buffet is very authentic Chinese cuisine. Also offers fresh fruits and seafood. I'm strongly recommend that you try the delicious sushi. (Sushi is not included in the buffet.) read more

Leslie E.

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5

0

9 years ago

Horrible food. Inedible. Go elsewhere.

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