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    Peking Buffet

    2.1 (135 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Buffets
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Mary P.

    Stopped by for dinner. Yuck the food was satisfactory. But the place was filthy. The walls are dirty floors need scrubbed. Why is it so hard to find a good clean place to eat. They had plenty of help make them clean and do something rather then stand around and do nothing.

    This is their ice cream!

    We have been coming here for years and we were extremely disappointed this time!! It has been probably a year since we were here last. You have to eat from paper plates and plastic forks/spoons. Sushi bar was not fully stocked and the rice was dried out and crispy... I could not tell if there was a difference between the honey or sesame chicken. All of the food was "chewy" and seemed very old. We will unfortunately not be back again...

    It looks like I'm at a neighborhood pot luck, not a restaurant

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    The conditions here are disgusting. We were brought to an unclean table and the food was unsatisfactory. I do not recommend coming here

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    Worst Chinese food I ever had no hot tea served plastic fork and spoon 1napkin paper plate

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    Good price and quality for a buffet! The sweet and sour chicken was great, everything I tried was great. Also loved the ice cream!

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    4:30pm on a Monday hardly any food set out and was not filled during visit. Will not return.

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    I hate this place. Don't eat here. The food is horrible. The experience was horrible. The staff sucks

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    Exotic India

    Exotic India

    4.1(216 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    From someone who's been to India and has a good base of Indian food from living in Los Angeles - I…read morewill say this is a decent spot for Iowa City. Masala is also very good as is the buffet next to Englert Theatre; but when it was snowing and I wanted somewhere quick on the west side, I saw they had their own website so I placed a to go order. The butter chicken was very good. The sauce was authentic, although the consistency was a little watery. The rice it came with was very fresh. The standout was the chicken Mommo appetizer, which looks like an Japanese/Asian dumpling, but it's traditional to North Indian and Nepalese cuisine. Overall the portion of chicken with rice, the dumpling and an order or roti was $30. Could have been cheaper but fed 3 people even though it's an American portion of 1. The roti was not good. I'd try the naan next time. Hence the 4 stars and the butter chicken sauce was too watery like a soup.

    Exotic India is a gem living in Coralville…read more Open daily for both lunch and dinner Exotic India offers up all the classics for dine in, carry out or delivery (via the Yelp app)! I ordered delivery one Thursday evening and got the chicken tikka masala (spicy) and butter chicken (medium spicy) as well as a duo of vegetarian samosas and some naan. Food came on time and freshly made, it was piping hot! The spice level was appropriate on the two main entrees I ordered-- though I may go spicer on the butter chicken next time. I was delighted by the samosas. Divine. Compared to other Indian must-haves in the area, I think the pricing is a bit steep for the amount of food you get. Exotic India is mouth wateringly good! I can't wait to try more on their menu.

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    HuHot Mongolian Grill

    HuHot Mongolian Grill

    3.8(92 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    I haven't been to HuHot in over a decade. But alas, it was a Saturday at the end of Winter Break…read moreand I didn't want to cook. My kiddos (8 and 11) are finally old enough to construct a dish here so we thought why not! The lunch hour was packed! Every table was full. Staff were diligent and friendly. Food buffet was well stocked and fresh. The cooks worked their butt off. $13.49 for all you can eat Asian? Yes please. My family of four ate till they were going to explode for under $60. (We opted for Crab Rangoons, too. They were great but not necessary.) Overall, HuHot is a solid choice and for a chain, I thought their quality and service were worthwhile.

    We had dinner tonight (my first at this location) and I will share the pro's and con's…read more grill master was great. food tasted good. server was TERRIBLE. never came back to see if everything was ok. didn't ask if we wanted additional food before bringing the bill, didn't clear dishes (on any table around us including ours ) before bring the bill no thank you, hope you come again etc. silverware on table was filthy check cover was filthy/greasy furniture was filthy floor was filthy- there was a Target receipt on the floor near the hostess stand and numerous staff walked over it many times without picking up As filthy as this dining room is, am afraid to think what the kitchen looks like it was obvious there is no owner/manager onsite

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    HuHot Mongolian Grill
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    Izumi - Spicy Crab Roll

    Izumi

    4.2(41 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    This is a great place to get together with family and friends! We were really happy with the…read moreall-you-can-eat option, which includes sushi, udon, teriyaki, hibachi, appetizers, soups, desserts...everything, except drinks. The dishes are all usually well-prepared, especially the sushi, and cooked/made to order. On one occasion the steak hibachi was overdone but the other time it was fine... Service is great here, very friendly and upbeat (even in spite of being short staffed)...and the environment is easygoing and chill (you won't feel rushed)... Parking is plentiful, and it does get very busy on the weekends. You can make reservations for larger groups (over 5 people, I think). Definitely give this place a try, if in the area! If you're not in the mood for a lot of food, you can also just order off the menu...you will still get very generous portions!

    I really wanted to love this place, but my experience was just okay. I may have chosen the wrong…read morerolls, so take this with a grain of salt. I ordered a jalapeño cream cheese roll that unfortunately was completely overpowered by onions -- it drowned out the other flavors. I also tried a roll with a wasabi honey sauce that just didn't work for me at all; the sweetness and wasabi combination tasted off and kind of unpleasant. The other rolls weren't bad, but they felt like they were missing some texture -- a bit of crunch would have made a big difference. That said, the ingredients seemed fresh and the presentation was nice. I'd consider giving it another try and ordering differently next time.

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    Izumi - Tuna Lover Roll, Green Tea Ice Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream, Strawberry Ice Cream, Deep Fried Oreo

    Tuna Lover Roll, Green Tea Ice Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream, Strawberry Ice Cream, Deep Fried Oreo

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    Iowa Chop House - Steak

    Iowa Chop House

    3.8(351 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    I happen to be driving across the country and was supposed to stay in Davenport, Iowa. But decided…read moreto drive just a little further and explore Iowa City. What a wonderful town Iowa City is. The downtown is very lively and extremely walkable. Iowa Chop House is located in downtown Iowa City. I went there for dinner on a Sunday and had the steak salad and asparagus. Both were excellent. I was served by Grace who was an excellent waitress and I enjoyed talking to her about the town and university. I was pleasantly surprised how good the food was. The only downside was the desert which I had a tiramisu which I'm spoiled and have better tiramisu before. However the steak salad & asparagus side was perfect. I visited only a day when graduation happened one week prior so the university students were away. The waitress explained normally downtown becomes very crowded during the semester. I will forever remember my brief visit to Iowa City. Thank you Iowa City

    What a great spot! A cozy steakhouse with a taproom! Great idea! Unfortunately I didn't get the…read morechance to try a steak or have a cold beer. But I tried the steakhouse Philly with bacon and eggs. It was on point and exceeded my expectations! The service was awesome and I really enjoyed my dinning experience. Overall this is a great spot and next time I look forward to trying one of their steaks.

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    Side of asparagus

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    Best China

    Best China

    3.0(34 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    I'd give it a 3.5 start but will round up do to it being locally owned…read more I wanted delivery on a weekday. I scoured for a new Chinese spot (since my favorite doesn't actually deliver). I came across Best China that does in-house delivery. Perfect. Plus, I could order online. We ordered a plethora of appetizers. (The rangoons were a fam fav.) As well as the sweet and sour chicken. (Another hit, especially with the kiddos.) The only thing I will say that we would never order again would be the dumplings. You can order online, which I love. I did so and got to choose when I wanted it delivered. I entered my credit card information... but for whatever reason it didn't register that I wanted to pay that way and I ended up having to pay cash. (Don't get me wrong, I like that they have that option for people-- just wasn't expecting it at the time.) Overall, this is a solid spot on the East side of Iowa City. This spot has been serving up tasty dishes for over a decade now-- that has to count for something! If you want to try something new, Best China is a great option.

    There are a lot of Chinese restaurants of similar price and menu throughout the Iowa City area, but…read morethis is the best for lunch. Best China does not charge you an extra fee should you not exceed a specific dollar amount when using a card. A Crab Rangoon is included as part of the lunch. They're also sensitive to the working clientele, and had the food ready quickly (under 10 minutes ) with whole meal taking 25 minutes. I left feeling full, happy, and relaxed. I made it back to the office quickly and ready to have a good afternoon. If I didn't normally bring my lunch I would be here more often. Next time: the snap peas that came with my lunch were bursting with flavor. Should I return, I will definitely find a dish that highlights that ingredient or perhaps I will just ask for extra. I will be back again, hopefully sooner than later.

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    Best China - Szechuan chicken lunch special.

    Szechuan chicken lunch special.

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