Doesn't look like anything special....it kind of looks a little dumpy, that being said...can we go back right now? The outside is nothing to look at, in fact we've lived in the area over 5 years and only just decided to try it. The inside while outdated, did seem clean. I can deal with outdated if they keep the prices where they're at. It was delicious! The big stand outs for me were the crab rangoons, the coconut shrimp, the fried dumplings with sauce, and the sugar donuts. The Mongolian BBQ was quite good as well, but I felt it needed more sauce....I'm going to call that my fault for not speaking up and just asking for more. The service was good, drinks refilled quickly, and dirty plates removed quickly. I'm pretty sure I've asked my husband everyday this week if we can go get some coconut shrimp to take out (I've been under the weather, or we would have been back) We will be regulars here in no time! And all of this from someone who *used to* only want Chinese food 1-2 times a year. read more

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I am giving this as many stars as I can because it's a family business and I don't like any family business businesses to go under based on reviews. My biggest complaint though is the turnover of the food and I don't like walking into a buffet for dinner and it looks like there is still lunch left over and I definitely would like the food to be a lot hotter. It's a lot more appealing when things seem fresh in these kind of situations. I will be back at least once a week. I love the way. The rice was set up in their own cookers. The fresh fruit looked fresh, but refreshing. There doesn't seem to be other buffets in the area so this was a great option. Please locals support this business. read more

half the food was cold the other half was just unacceptable i think the cops are worried about the wrong things meaning they should shut this dump down!!!! If ur in leab and are hungry daves hot chicken is right up the street save ur time read more

South China Buffet - the worst of the worst ice cold mushrooms in ice cold sauce!!!! - Chinese Near Me - Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Food was hot, tasty and very good ! Would really this place to friend and family! Service is the norm for buffet. Ambiance was nice the place wasn't crowded, it had just the right amount of people for 5:30pm time frame. read more

Actually pretty good for a buffet,which are usually mediocre. Been there twice, usually crowded...

I used to come here as a kid and it looks absolutely the same. There is a back section where the staff refills drinks that is open frames towards the top half of the wall that's new, but the booths, tables, artwork, bathrooms, front desk, and overall layout is the same. They do have some new food selections since the last time I came (years ago) - limited sushi, peanut butter chicken, and bourbon chicken! All things my family likes so we will be back. Their ice cream is isn't scoop your own or soft serve, it's pre-packaged in little styrofoam cups with a few different flavor options. read more

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Really nice selection of foods to choose from. Lots of seafood dishes too. Plenty of parking available.

AMAZING.. The staff were prompt and kind. The food was amazing and the ambiance of the restaurant was calming!! would definitely recommend!! Cant wait to come back!! read more

Well when I ate the food it didn't even taste like Chinese. I could have made it better at home then what they did. Service was the same as most places seem nice but give you trash food. I didn't like it but when I put it in the microwave at home it tasted better. Palmyra is better. Also there was hair in my food. read more

Taste aside, you don't expect to bite down on a shell when eating your shrimp lo mein. I also don't trust people who don't give you change back when you pay for something with cash. read more

South China Buffet - Chinese Near Me - Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Been a favorite for a long time. I've been coming to this place off and on over the years since 2001. Usually for lunch break during the years I worked in Lebanon. I have heard many negative things from many people about SCB but I myself have never seen or experienced most of them. The only things I could even pick at is they need friendlier and more attentive help at the register. You need to make a customer feel at home and welcome when they come in and when they check out regardless if it is their 1st visit or their 50th. They also need to do a better job of cleaning the restrooms. That said the proprietor is very friendly and can usually be seen working in the kitchen or the Mongolian BBQ pit. In the pit you can make up your own meal with fresh ingredients and have it cooked to your liking right in front of you. I no longer get up that way very much anymore and have to say that I actually miss eating here. Favorite dishes of mine there include the Mongolian BBQ beef. The Jalapeno chicken. The black pepper chicken. The Wonton soup. Many more. read more

My favorite place to get Chinese food. Always delicious and a great atmosphere with friendly staff.

DONTTTTT WASTE YOUR MONEY. You should be ashamed. People in Lebanon don't have a lot of money. They don't have good transportation or gas to go somewhere else. At 3:30, the food was dried up. The styrofoam dishes are annoying. The gloves are in a box so everyone touched your's too as theirs came out. The bill was too high for the quality. The bill was presented after the second plate. I am worried that I might get sick. I left hungry. Your chairs and benches indicate that you are probably not reinvesting in the business. Shame on you! Go to Lancaster and see what your food should look and taste like. read more

We were terribly disappointed by this place. The food selection was terrible, old and lacked much flavor. The place is old, dirty and decor is falling apart. Save your money and skip this place. read more

Very inexpensive and it shows in the food. When you are paying around $13 for a buffet and beverage it hard to complain . Food was adequate major complaint was it was ran down and a little dingy. Need a good wipe down and some tlc which doesn't cost anything but time and would go a long way. First table we sat at one leg was about 2 inches than the others and it almost cost us our drinks. Just based on price I would go back for a quick cheap meal but I would never take a guest read more

Ordered a large order today and one thing I ordered was the Dragon and Phoenix. The General chicken was great, but the shrimp was really gross. It tasted so bad that we had to spit the shrimp out and could not eat it at all. It tasted spoiled and should not have been used. It ruined the entire dish and spoiled our appetites. read more

Ughh! Don't do it, I had hoped after all the Covid closures and requirements they would have cleaned up their act but... no. The food was poor quality at best the boneless bbq ribs were mostly fat or too tough to chew, the honey chicken was 70% gristle and when I got the fried rice it appeared to be they tossed in whatever left over meat they had which was mostly gristle and chewy whatever. I left about half a plate. While I was finishing up with ice cream since they can't mess that up as it's hershey cups. The old lady came and asked if I was finished and took the plate of fried rice but not the other plate which made me suspicious so I watched her and she took it to the rice warmer on the buffet and dumped it in, despite that I'd eaten about half and added a TON of soy sauce. Yes, I filed a report with the state on it but since they have to catch them in the act to fine them I'm sure nothing will be done. Unless you want to eat food returned to the buffet from customers plates stay away. I'd give negative stars if I could for that nastiness. read more

I don't care what anybody says my family and I have been coming to this buffet for years and it is just so great! I love the food it is almost always hot and fresh because the buffet food goes fast and it is always excellent taste and everything is just too good always leave super full because it is so good I can't stop eating and I can get whatever I want and as much of it as I want! The staff is super friendly and courteous which alone makes this place just a great place to go and to be! They don't have time for chit chat as they are super busy so get over that! You go for the great food and fast service and that is what they have! Never a disappointment unless my body is not in the mood for something I eat that day! read more

Basically i got lost from Philly going south, thought id look for a Buffet joint near by. It would be either Golden Corral or this and I'd pick this. The waitress was nice & greeted us to out table. They had the typical small Chinese layout, but their hybachi sauces were good. Spare ribs and the flank steak n veggie medley was juicy. read more

Lady at the front who gave me my to go order. She was very rude. Unfortunately this is not the first time this has happened. The food is pretty good. But just hate gping in there. read more

If there's one thing I've learned, it's that central pennsylvanian's love their buffet. This is a good one, and stays quite busy.

I think this is by far one of the best chinese buffets that I have ever eaten at, and I have eaten at a lot of them. The food is very good.

In Lebanon, this is the only Chinese buffet around so we don't have one close by to compare. It's a decent price. Their selection isn't big, but it has the normal! And the food is always good with friendly staff. read more

All the things negative you hear about this place. I got to give a 5 stars! I always get great tasting, healthy food to fill me up. No matter what I get they give an abundance off. There egg rolls, crab ragoons, and egg drop soup is some of the best around. I love the buffet you always get something good and tasty every time. read more

2 stars and that's generous, stale old food on a buffet at 1245? 68.58 cost should have driven further. Do yourself a favor and keep driving. Staff was helpful and courteous which is why it gets 2 stars instead of one. read more

I have eaten here 3 or 4 times... and each time was disappointed. The food is just not very good. If it was only $3 or $4 then it'd be worth it.. but honestly, there are other places in Lebanon that serve much better Chinese food for comparable prices. read more

Went in to the restaurant to get takeout. The woman at the front said hello and while I was deciding she apparently continued a conversation she was having on the phone via speakerphone. She wasn't paying much attention to me so I had to get her attention to place my order. She didn't say thank you or how long it was going to be...she then left with her phone (not on speakerphone) and walked away. Customer service is lacking here. When I got home I noticed that there weren't even napkins or silverware in the bag. read more

It's disappointing that this is the only Chinese buffet in town. My mom, and I went there yesterday with my little one and we weren't blown away for sure. There's not a ton of variety like we're used to. What was there was good though just not super hot. I think their lo mein is delicious. The staff was not terribly friendly and they charged 2.95 for my two year old. I'm used to 3 and under being free. He ate a few apple slices and some chips! Overall I think we probably won't be back anytime soon. read more

The food was what you would expect from any "normal" buffet, the noodles and black pepper chicken were great, as was the dim sum. If there were any competition in town I'd probably give them 3 stars because there is room for improvement, but seeing as they are the only one I have to give them credit for not going completely local and dumbing down the food to cater to locals. Two complaints - no beer, and they need a couple spicier dishes. read more

With the exception of a southern USA regional chain specializing in them, the mongolian bbq here is the best I've ever eaten. There are a few places around the area that try, but they all fail miserably in comparison to the mongolian bbq here. And contrary to the details on the restaurant page, the attire here is casual. read more

Horrible food.. Will not eat here again.. Ill spend the extra 8 bucks to eat at jumbos.. Price went up food went downhill.. Use to be 20 now 32.. Jumbos is far better read more

I've been to buffets across the country and I have to say this was prob the worst I've ever been to. The food wasn't fresh, the quality of the fresh cooked food once asked for it was blan and tasteless. The bathrooms.. I've used cleaner bathrooms at run down gas stations. The service wasn't bad however wasn't friendly and when they stand there looking at you like it's time to leave wasn't the service friendly environment you'd expect. Let down, and being its the closest one to where we live... I'll drive a hr away next time for better service and food. read more

Stopped in for a takeout order. First person couldn't understand us, so she passed us on to another lady (who wasn't very friendly). I circled my order on their takeout menus, the lady repeated the order and they STILL GAVE US THE WRONG FOOD! So much for our "surprise" birthday party. What's more, they must use LOTS of MSG in their food because an hour after eating, I got a very bad headache that lasted for over 12 hours. Will NEVER eat there again. read more

Best Chinese food buffet & bbq in Lebanon in my opinion. Love the Mongolian style bbq they have set up. Waitresses are always very polite & prompt. read more

Give these folks a chance. I really have boiled it down to communication because they will do everything in their power to make sure we have really good food. Today they made me their special coconut shrimp for my husband and myself because it was not on their buffet. They brought an entire plate to my husband and I "specially prepared for us."! OMG! If you guys haven't tried their coconut shrimp you are missing out! And their Saturday night buffet is to die for! Mom and Dad take a personal approach to adding entries to the buffet. Been going here for almost 8 years and it has never been tastier nor more personal. By the way-we we're prepared to pay additionally for the coconut shrimp and they included it on our charge for the lunch buffet. I am from the San Francisco China Town area from days gone by. Their food is starting to become comparable as is their service. The lady on the phone is very nice as are her parents. read more

We go here rather often. Most times it's good, but sometimes they cannot keep the buffet items stocked. We don't go to other chinese restaurants so I have nothing to compare to it, but we can both eat for about $20 total. read more

This place isn't even worth giving a star to. Ate there today at 11:30 and here it is 2:00 and still running to the bathroom being sick. Not good at all. If you all who think this place is great, then you should go to the one over in Lititz at the Giant Store. Now that place is SO MUCH BETTER!!! read more