The food was good, but not hot as a buffet should be. One gentleman working the whole place. Restaurant was very clean and price was OK for an average buffet. Not a lot of selection, but it's not a busy buffet. Good has good flavor. All self serve including drinks. Although garlic shrimp said mild, it definitely had a bite. Overall not much of a buffet. read more

You've been warned. 1. If you are Asian, you will be flatly denied entry. 2. If you are not Asian, you should understand the basic logic and what that says about this place. My wife and I were returning to Seattle after visiting Yellowstone and spent the night in Butte. We found this restaurant on Yelp. We weren't expecting world-class dining--just something reasonably clean and edible. What we did not expect was outright discrimination in 21st-century America--especially from people who, historically, have often been on the receiving end of it. As soon as we walked in, the owner/manager/waiter (all the same person) looked at us and said--in Hong Kong-style Mandarin--"I ask you to consume somewhere else." At first, I didn't even process what he said. My wife understood immediately: we were not welcome here because we looked Asian. Keep in mind, this was an Asian buffet. Once I realized what was happening, I was furious and ready to call the police. My wife pulled me away, reminding me there was no point staying another second. I agreed--but decided that people need to know about this. This isn't only about food quality. It's about basic human decency. And this man has none. Bottom line: Use common sense and basic logic. Stay far away from this place. read more

‼ We will never come back and do not recommend this place to anyone. Today, we were literally kicked out of this establishment. The owner refused to serve our family, claiming that during our last visit, our 1.5-year-old child dropped a bit of food on the floor. At the time, we offered to clean it up ourselves, and were told: "It's okay." Turns out -- it wasn't. What's worse, he also said that we "didn't leave a tip" -- and according to him, that's another reason we're not welcome at the restaurant. So basically, if you come with a child and don't leave a tip -- you're not wanted here. This kind of attitude toward guests is blatant rudeness and pettiness. It's shameful that in this day and age, families with young children can face this kind of discrimination over something so trivial. If you care about respectful treatment, basic human decency, and professional service -- stay away from this place. read more

The Owner is the kindest man I ever met. First of all when we walked in he gave my little brother a fortune cookie! Then he showed us to our table and when we read the signs we saw he was trying to protect the environment! The food was really good and when we tipped him 3 dollars he was super grateful! My little brother did not finish his food completely but the owner did not mind! We were not banned for life! Amazing restaurant! Amazing Owner! We are all happy! read more

What a very pleasant surprise in Butte Montana. Not normally a fan of buffet but saw a food critics review and came and enjoyed a great dinner. Great no MSG read more

As a person with allergies, buffets always panic me but I was staying at the hotel attached. The owner was kind and answered my questions, the food was fresh and tasty! Yeah! read more

The rude manager who cursed my family for not having cash to tip at a serve you're self buffet and the salad bar or lack there of I should say read more

Great place, owner is nice, no msg is perfect. food is fantastic. Better than most Asian places I would read this place at least five stars. read more

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Great food and great service. Very clean, nice place. The owner was there, very welcoming.

Food always warm, and good. Service is top notch . Very relaxing place to enjoy your meal.

Surprisingly good Chinese food in the middle of Montana! Was staying at the hotel next door and ate here twice. I wasn't expecting much based on reviews but let me tell you that the negative reviews are unreliable. Food was hot, tasty and had a decent selection. The orange chicken and chow mein were excellent. Owner was super kind and of course I left a tip, why wouldn't you? Also please do not waste food, as a fellow restaurant owner food costs have risen so much so seeing people waste food is always saddening. Overall I enjoyed my meals and experience. read more

You will be asked to pay in advance for your meal. This isn't out of line necessarily. However, you will also be asked, prior to leaving, to take your credit card out again to leave a tip. Keep in mind this is a Buffett. You load up yourself. We found the food to be lukewarm and much of it was over done. All in all the food was not good and I would not recommend this establishment. So when asked to please leave a tip as I was leaving, I said I wasn't getting my card out again for a tip. Sorry. I was asked a second time at which point I said that I was not leaving a tip. The food was not good and was not hot and it was a Buffett. I was told not to come back again. And then some remark about "my generation" was made but I was already out the door and didn't catch it. I routinely leave 20% for decent service for dinner. But I'm not leaving it for bad food, no service and rude floor staff. read more

Owner chased us down in the parking lot to demand a tip. No table service whatsoever, all self serve. I normally tip 20% at a sit down restaurant, and maybe a smaller tip at a buffet, where the server will deliver drinks to your table. That was not the case here. This was rude and disconcerting. If the owner demands a tip, he should either post a sign, or add it to his price. The quality of the food is exactly what you would expect for $17 all you can eat. read more

There was some kind of black mold coming out of the ice machine with the ice. I should have taken that as a sign. To make things worse, there was a creepy little man hovering over us to make sure we choked down all of the glop. At one point, you could hear him having a violent altercation with a woman in the back. It freaked us out. As we were leaving, the man blocked the exit accosted us, and demanded a tip. This guy did literally nothing. No service whatsoever. When I explained I would not tip at a buffet, where he didn't provide any service, he yelled at my daughter and I to never return. No problem, pal. I hadn't planned to. Lucky he didn't get the boots for scaring my kid. read more

Food is great! Very clean and the gentleman that takes care of it has great pride in what he does. He doesn't like waste and I understand why people don't like him. Great experience and we will be back. read more

You've read the reviews, don't spend money here! Dude that owns the place thinks tips are mandatory, if your business needs more money or you feel unappreciated for cleaning tables raise the prices, shaking down customers for tips is crazy, the food is alright when it's fresh. And the atmosphere is casual but AGAIN basically shaking down people for more money when you already paid is so crazy to me. read more

the reviews about the owner were concerning. I came here to test it. I walked in and immediately saw him joyfully offering a small child cookies. I tipped $1 to test if he would be upset but he thanked me passionately. the food was great. I left an untouched cookie on my plate to see if the owner would ban me for life, but nope. upon leaving i tried offering a large $20 tip and he rejected it in gratitude for the prior $1 tip. I love it here. this is not propaganda read more

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Cold food!! , owner demands tip, im aware tip is for a service they provide to you, and on this establishment theres no people to give you service so I don't understand why owner wants tip. You even get your drink yourself . read more

Good food and great price . I suggest going for lunch and getting the lo mein noodles. Very delicious.

If you are Asian or other color, you would be kicked out from the door step by the owner : "we refuse to serve you." Shocked, asked why, the owner pointed the sign "we reserve the rights to refuse serving anyone" without giving any reason. The time was Friday 7:00pm, the restaurant only 3rd tables taken, all others empty. All sitting customers there were white. The owner does not like Asians or Blacks because he assumes the colored people do not like to give a tip, only whites do. But he dared not to refuse Blacks because they may sue his ass off. That's why he refuses Yellows. Look at the reviews, every other review is a one star, complaint. The owner either has serious mental issues or is a racist, hates his own race. If you are not white, do not go there; otherwise, you will be insulted. read more

Asia Buffet - The owner refuses colored people at the entrance. He believes only whites give a tip to a buffet. - Buffets Near Me - Butte, Montana

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My 1 star review is not in regards to the food as my family and I were immediately kicked out of the restaurant (and threatened with the police) because we did not tip during an earlier visit. There is absolutely no reason to tip because we get our drinks, plate our food and leave our dish in a bin as we exit. The ONLY man "working" in the restaurant is the owner and he stands at the restaurant entrance to take our money as we enter. If I were to tip it would be to the poor woman cooking in the back kitchen. People may feel the need to tip at a buffet, I do not. To be accosted as we entered and yelled at was totally uncalled for and rude! read more

The food was okay. Owner pretty much demands a tip. Good luck keeping the business going with that mindset.

The food is pretty good it's always hot the owner is a nice guy overall it kinda seems like he's watching u the whole time but which is awkward but overall a good place to get Chinese food in butte read more

Very clean, friendly service. Wasn't very busy for dinner. Food was very tasty, but selection was somewhat limited. I think they are caught between not enough customers for more food and not enough variety/volume to please all customers. Some dishes were not kept hot enough. The price is very reasonable. Be a good customer, leave a nice tip, don't waste food. If they get more business the abundance of food will increase. Again, everything tasted great. Not much in the way of vegetables though. read more

The food was mediorker, nothing really exceptional. The fruit buffet was old...fruit was obviously out in the air for a while. The pudding deserts were horrible. Service was just paying to get in. No offering of drink refills ect. Just came and picked up a dirty plate. Ambiance is cool and boring, no music , nothing. We paid our 30.00 to get in, seated ourselves and went 1 trip through the buffet. Got our drinks and ate our dinner. The owner buzzed around us like a fly on its favorite food. Never said a word. My husband is a Vietnam Vet. And is a little slow moving, the manager was ready jump all over him as he scooted his walker along. I stepped in between my husband and the manager. He was angry and pointing to the back of his menu to 3 letters he hand written there. TIP.....I said top? There is no one to tip? A tip is a gift of gratitude, we only tip when we decide it is earned . There is one in here we need to thank. THEN DONT EVER COME BACK, he shouted. I said a loudly as he yelled, you mean to tell me we're being kicked out because we didn't leave you the owner a tip. read more

Wanted to give this place some much deserved love. Went for dinner and it cost me 15 bucks with a drink. I think a fair price for what you got. A steal given how much food costs these days. Overall, I don't think it deserves the low ratings that it has been given. Here are my thoughts... Pros 1. Hot food was hot and cold food was cold. I came right at 6pm so it may have played a factor but they keep food stocked with small quantities. I see that as a good thing so the food doesn't sit on a tray dying. 2. Included soda fountain. This may not be a big deal for you but it is for me. I hate not having a steady supply of liquids with dinner 3. All the deep fried food was crispy and the oil tasted clean. Didn't feel sick at all afterward. 4. Small selection of Ice cream was included as well. Nothing special but I always like ending on something cold and sweet. Cons 1. Atmosphere. There isn't any. Terrible. If you're in to that, this probably isn't the place for you. 2. Pay before you eat. Not a problem for me but I know it bothers some people. 3. VERY small amount of dishes. If you're looking for a huge variety of food, not the place. read more

Clean and friendly. Yummy and consistently yummy . Try this place out. You won't be disappointed I promise you.

Excellent fod and customer service. The last time we were in, the food was ok. Now the food was incredible and the staff friendly

It's the only Chinese buffet in town there arnt a lot of selections but the food has always been good and hot. It's never that busy but they keep the food fresh. read more

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What a horrible place. There was very little food out. They would not put out more, even though guests were coming in to eat. The owner is rude. He lifted up my napkin on my plate to see what I did not eat. Then he has the nerve to ask all his patrons to leave him a tip. I think I will take my business elsewhere read more

Food is cold and lacks flavor. Owner insists on being tipped prior to eating even though the only item he will bring you is your beverage. Has been know To turn away customers who do not tip him at the time you pre-pay for your meal. read more

I'm just now making a yelp because of how upset the encounter with the owner made my family. On March 3 2022 my grandma and great grandmother went in to eat some Chinese food at this place. They are regulars here and go every couple weeks. My great grandma doesn't have much of an appetite anymore but they pay for 2 plates when they go. Today as my grandma went to pay for their plates, card extended the owner told them they would not serve them. Great grandma looks around and others were eating. They asked why and were told that they weren't welcome to eat there anymore because they waste their food. I come to visit my family short after and they told me this story, great grandma is confused and hurt. This is how the Asia buffet likes to treat Butte locals? This is how they treat our seniors and I think everyone should know. read more

Asia Buffet - This is my great grandma that the owner told wasn't welcome to come in anymore. She asked seriously? And he turned his back on her. - Buffets Near Me - Butte, Montana

Honestly, the food in this place is better than most other asian buffets I have been (which is the only reason we return) however, the owners are the worst sort of people. I've heard the owners have a violent argument in the back (to include screaming and throwing pans). I have seen the owner yell at customers, including young children. Today the owner stopped my daughter and I at the door and told us we needed to put a tip in his cup. He then yelled at us and said, "I clean your table, you put tip in cup!". I was kinda shocked since this is A BUFFET... a buffet that has risen significantly in price from $11 to $15 per plate. A buffet where we literally serve ourselves. We will not be giving these people any more of our money. They are always rude. Nearly every time we have dined here, there has been some type of altercation with customers. Also there has been black mold in the ice machine the last 2 visits. Nasty black mold on the ice floating in the cup. It's probably safe to assume that there are other health and safety issues as well. Here's your tip: If you treat customers poorly you will lose their business. read more

First of all I'd like to start this out by saying that I never post things about businesses at all. BUT I just had the worst experience I've ever had at any restaurant. Ever. My Mom, my baby nephew, and myself just went into Asia Buffet. I let the guy working there know that there was 2 of us and a baby. My mom came in behind me and started to tell the guy the same thing that I had just said so I let her know that I had already told him. This guy looks at us and says "actually no. I no serve you. You go." I asked for a reason and he refused to give one and just said "you go. Leave." We were nothing but polite to this person from the get go and received nothing but rudeness back. It was completely unbelievable. Turned away two lady's and a baby, who drove across town to be a patron at this establishment and was treated SO poorly. read more

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The food is always hot and delicious. We go there 2 or 3 times a month. The nice man is ALWAYS polite and gracious. I hear a lot of complaints about Tipping. If you are sitting down for your meal and someone is clearing your dirty plates, then a cash tip is warranted. The food is good so stop with the whining about leaving a tip. The servers have to Live on those tips!! read more

Such an amazing place! The food is fresh, delicious and so many choices. Not to mention how friendly and hospitable the owner is. Very clean and well maintained restaurant. This is now my go to for Asian food cravings! read more

The food was delicious and the ambiance was also quite and reserved. However me and my wife were told to "never come back if you aren't going to tip." And when we offered to tip the server refused to take. Our money. In short good food and ambiance with abysmal service. I will never spend money on this establishment again. read more

I brought my wife, kids and mother-In-Law to eat and we weren't going to pay $4.50 for my 1 and 3 year old to take two bites. So the guy that couldn't speak a lick of English turned us away. We will never be back! read more

Ate here when visiting family, paid $100 and a few bucks for 7 adults and a child, which included drinks at dinner time. We thought it was a great deal. The selection wasn't huge, but the food that they did have was not bad at all. Nothing was old or overcooked. They kept the dishes filled for the most part. And the food had flavor and was not bland, which sometimes happens at buffets. It's a buffet so don't expect a five star restaurant, but you get your money's worth for sure. I would eat here again if I was in town. read more

Marginal food, I hope you like heavily breaded bits of chicken coated in various sauces if you decide to go. The apparent owner asked for a tip as we left. A tip? It was a freaking buffet. There was no service to tip for. I'd eaten here before, and the food was previously much better, and no one hit me up for a tip. I'm not going back. read more