The reason for 5 stars is the location in this part of Tennessee. In this part of Middle…read moreTennessee such authentic Chinese restaurants are almost unknown. The family run restaurant has a menu and quality that is comparably to some of the best in suburban areas of New York City where the standards are quite good. The vegetables were fresh and the sauces were tasty. The nice people of Smithville are lucky to have such a nice restaurant in DeKalb County. I sampled the fried dumplings, sesame chicken, beef with broccoli and pork with snow peas and found them all delicious. The service was very attentive and the price was reasonable.

Good day Yelpers, welcome to middle Tennessee, you think the best places to eat are Nashville or…read moreMemphis or Chattanooga. Well they are not, welcome to Smithville, Tennessee. Stopped by this place looking for Chinese and they didn't fail. We got the combo dishes, Sweet and sour chicken for my wife and. Chicken and Broccoli for me. My wife changed the rice to chicken fried and I went with the white. Also came with an egg roll. We added the crab Rangoon to our order. The food was pretty good and the order was large. We got all of this for around $25.00. Get this in the fore mentioned cities and it will be quite a bit more. Visit the small towns and save some money and you get better for less.

Everything was great. Hot and sour soup especially. Owners are so nice…read moreLove it love it

I gave them a really great review last year because the food and the service were really good at a…read morereasonable price. I ordered to go last month and they charged me $1.75 more for the shrimp lo mein than the menu price and they added a convenience fee of $1.50. It was a phone in order and I walked in and picked it up so I don't know what kind of convenience they were charging me for. Also, the shrimp fried rice was overdone and tasted mealy. Now I may give them another chance and I may not because I don't like being charged more than the advertised price and I don't like getting overcooked food, especially at a higher price.

First off walking in VERY CLEAN!!! Smelled wonderful and lots of choices for a small buffet…read more Everything was fresh and yummy. If you are in the area this is a GREAT place to go for dinner. Very nice assortment of Blue Bell ice cream had my fair share of it!!!

love love love this Chinese place, the people who own have been there for so many years. Truly a…read moregreat little Chinese buffet!

Friendly and helpful staff. A variety of entree choices to include sushi and soups. Fresh and…read moreflavorful each and every meal we've had. Large enough to share! Very casual environment with ordering at the counter but they bring your order to the table. This is our go to restaurant for fair priced good quality food.

10/10 will be going back. Everything was delicious! Fried rice is one of my favorite dishes and we…read moredidn't even have to add soy sauce to anything. Service was great. The ambiance took us by surprise, the outside doesn't match the inside (in a good way). Only thing I wish was different would be cushions on the wooden bench seats.

Food is wonderful! One of the best foods in town. Service was excellent and the building sparkled…read more Will definitely be eating there again soon!

We just moved to Albany, Kentucky from Nampa, Idaho. The food in Idaho pretty much sucks on all…read morelevels. This was my very first time here at the Dragon Garden, I must say this place is absolutely amazing. Yes, the buffet selection is quite small. The dessert section is even smaller. But what is there, the quality of the food is outstanding. As we walked up to the front door, I asked a few people outside of the buffet restaurant if the food was good here. The first person told me is was exceptional, the other said she eats there at least 4 times a week. I was sold with those good reviews. As we walked in, we were politely greeted and directed to our booth. Soft drinks are not included in the initial AYCE price. But you do get refills. Yes, they charge you for a glass water, believe it or not. We had one soft drink and one glass of water for a total of $5.95. I can't remember ever being charged for a glass of water before. But the food was delicious! Cooked to perfection. Everything we ate was cooked exceptionally well, especially for a buffet. The batter on the chicken was crisp, the shrimp was cooked as it should be. I was very impressed with the look and the taste of everything we ate. Honestly, it was absolutely stellar, I had no complaints at all. This buffet is well worth trying. We will be back, no doubt.

Immediately noticed how very clean they keep it. the food was a pleasant surprise and the waitress…read morewas very kind and expedient. will definitely be back!

Pretty much what you'd expect from a small town Chinese. The food was good but nothing amazing…read more Very silent and awkward atmosphere at my time of going, no music and very silent TV. Service was however quick. 3 stars

Food was outstanding. Service was great. Very friendly atmosphere! We ordered takeout and did not…read moretake that long for a large order. They even threw in extras for us which was great!

i have been here before a long time ago but i usually go to Panda Garden but dragon Express was…read morenice for a change they have good food i think but other people's opinion can be different than mine

I ate here a LOT in college. It's so good and brings back fond memories. The staff was always nice…read moreand helpful...Many times remembering my special requests:). They also do a 10% Tech Discount with your TTU id!

Definitely not as good as Panda Garden and a fraction as big. Possibly 25% of Panda Garden. No…read moreseafood items or sushi. What I did sample was good. Nothing but chicken for proteins.

My friend and I were sat very quickly, and our drink order taken and brought back to our table. In…read moreall honesty the buffet wasn't bad, it did have some good items. The green beans, mushrooms, fried zucchini, imagination crab salad, egg drop soup and Chinese Donuts were good. The egg rolls, spring rolls, crab rangoon were soggy. The pot stickers were very dry... The ice tea pot could use a good scrubbing out and more sugar added for sweet tea... The restaurant was clean and quiet when we went in and the food was warm. This was the second time that I have tried this place after several years. It will be several years before I return.

Went at 3.30 the food was tough bar was not stocked except for rice absolutely horrible food the…read moreone in cookeville is great.told them at sparta location we will not be back

This Chinese buffet was a pleasant surprise for the town of Cookeville--kind of…read more There are many options and varieties on several buffet tables. There is also sushi at the end, which I did not try. During my first trip, the food was lukewarm, but when I went to get seconds, it was hot. Oh well, I didn't end up with food poisoning so I might go back.

Since the restaurant got it's original owner back, the sushi area has improved. It's not just your…read moreregular California rolls. This stuff is creative and amazing to look at. We love coming here again. Service still is not as attentive as we'd like.