V low key down-to-earth Zhōngguó eatery sitting in Selma Al…read more Immediately met by the sweetest hostesses at entry to guide our choices if needing a table or ordering takeout. For a divey pad, the Most Generous Portions I've seen in a v v long time. Not only generous, but lowest Chinese eatery prices you'll see in AL, considering the portion sizes. Optimal for families and large group meals. Plenty of open space and room on the inside. The Hot and Spicy Shrimp cool. (not v spicy btw :) Fresh and vibrant, better than expected for an AL fast food Chinese spot. The standard Egg Drop soup fine. All your standard soups on menu: Hot Sour, Wanton, Egg Drop :0 The entrees section huge- round 50 or so. All your expected dishes, from General Tso's to Sweet and Sour Chicken. The dine in buffet looks most popular, as two very large alluring platter tables present w well over two dozen entree choices, with numerous appetizers; and additional tables for salad bar, and desserts. You get exactly what they say here.

One of the worst Chinese restaurant experiences I've had. It's all buffet and was not at all fresh…read moreor hot when we got there. They eventually put out some fresh dishes but still mediocre. Staff was totally unfriendly, not even a thank you at the cash register.

This used to be a great place to grab a bite but seems to have gone downhill as of late. We went…read moretoday for lunch and waited exactly an hour for 3 hamburgers and chicken fingers. The waitress was sweet but struggled as she seemed to be doing most everything. Please take cash when you go for a tip as the visa machine doesn't leave a place for a tip, which I don't quite understand in todays time. The food was good, but don't be in a hurry.

Some of the best brisket I ever had! Great milkshakes and…read moreburgers. Place was packed with people so that's always a good sign you are in a good place to eat.

I ordered from the candy lady a couple of weeks ago after craving chocolate dipped fruit.. I was…read morerecently in Hawaii , so I really wanted milk chocolate dipped pineapple. ? and being from Florida, chocolate dipped oranges . I received them and tried the pineapple which , unfortunately was not very good at all!-( nut.. I decided to try the orange which wasn't too bad... I also received salted milk chocolate caramels which I'll remember next time not to get the salted . after I scraped most of the salt off, it wasn't half bad ... but the one that made me appreciate the candy lady .. almost redeeming her... was the milk chocolate covered toffee with almond coating ! that was actually quite yummy .. when I revisited the site .. I then saw that it was partnered with "breaking bad".. I'll have to try the "blues " next time .. as I'm blue meth chocolate !?

Googled lunch to eat in Selma and this showed up. Gave it a try and I wasn't disappointed. The…read moreburger and fries were very good. The homemade limeade was a bit sweet.

Their food is always delicious. They keep it fresh and the buffet is maintained to the highest…read moredegree of cleanliness. They know how to cook and they know how to treat people. They have become a part of our community and they are well. Loved. Go in and have some food. You will not regret stopping by lotus garden for lunch.

There isn't much to choose from in this small town by way of food choices, this is why I love the…read morefood. I miss the Mongolian Beef that was made to order prior to buffet only but you can't go wrong here.

Fresh and hot. Vegetable were perfect. The sauce was very flavorable. Great customer service.read more

I live a little out of town so I do not get to go as much as I'd like to. I have been coming here…read moreever since they opened. I think their food is very good. They have a buffet that they are constantly refreshing and it has a lot of choices to pick from. But you can also order off the menu that has a large selection to choice from. I've never got anything here that wasn't good. Normally I get the buffet but also order off menu at times. I've never had any food that tasted bad or anything like that. My favorite is the chicken on a stick, the chicken stir fry, chicken bites and the crab cooked in butter and onions. It's delicious. They have several options in noodle and rices. They also have really good egg rolls and wontons. Yummy! They are always nice and friendly and help anyway they can. I think their food prices are good. You can take food out or eat in . They are by far the best Chinese food here. They have nice booths and a few tables also . The only negative thing I could say is , it is hard sometimes to get a parking spot but that doesn't have anything to do on them. It's in a shopping center area, but it worth walking a little further every now and then. I recommend them. They just remodeled so haven't been since they opened back up but it's probably just fine. Can't wait to go back.

Stop by, enjoy, and learn. This place is worth a visit. The owner is very welcoming and kind. The…read morefood is awesome. The ambiance is very different from your regular dining experience.

We visited the 5 & Dime for lunch on Jan 9, 2026 as part of Road Scholar's "The Civil Rights…read moreMovement - Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham" program. At first glance, it looked more like a mix of an art studio and a meeting house. On one side of the main room is the dining area complete with eclectic furniture. On the other side is a long counter table cluttered (intentionally) with paper artwork, paint bottles, boxes, a wall section of workshop tools that includes a power drill, among many other things. Surrounding the dining area are smaller tables filled with trinkets for sale akin to a souvenir shop. Food was already prepared buffet style when we arrived. The owner AC Reeves welcomed us as we took our seats. While I do not care for the cuisine, it was reasonably good and filling. I enjoyed the chicken nuggets and the dish (which I'm somewhat sure contained fish) that had bell peppers and onions. (Sadly, the dishes were not labeled so I'm going by my not-so-reliable memory.) Beverage was provided at the counter near the doorway leading to the restrooms, and manned by a waiting staff. Service was stellar. In addition to at least two helpings of food, I had a can of Coke and a bottled water. In contrast to the appearance of mess and antiquity of the dining area, the bathrooms are pristine. (Okay, the men's; I did not verify if the women's is similar.) But stalls are limited to one standing urinal and one toilet seat. I had to wait at least 5 minutes for my near 80-year-old roommate to finish his business before using the latter. Very rare does a restaurant stays true to its principles through thick and thin. In 5 & Dime, the cuisine is a means to an end, that end being social capital. As AC points out on the chalkboard, it is the sharing of experience and social fellowship (via food) in an environment of mutual respect that is the "product". I had a brief one-on-one chat with AC. She mentioned being in the Tar Heel State; I mentioned that my son will be majoring in fine arts this fall. While 5 & Dime isn't my kind of place, it succeeds in its stated objective. For those that are into this kind of dining experience, this place is for you.

This honest roadside BBQ shack has dual smokers and a big BBQ menu. The food is delicious. The…read moreservice friendly. And the location is not far from the Edmund Pettis Bridge where the historic march from Selma to Montgomery began with Bloody Sunday. Stop here to fuel up before taking the historic trail. I had the Boston Butts which is a generous helping of tender cuts barbecued perfectly, for just $8. Locals rave about the ribs too. Great casual place with local home style cooking.

This place is the real deal: amazing barbecue and delicious side dishes. Ribs had that perfect…read moresmoky bark. The owner, Mr. Lavern Dallas (pictured here), is a friendly Selma native who opened this outdoor bbq stand 5 years ago. (Cash only.) It has limited seating at the counter -- it's worth sitting there to wind down and have a chat. This bbq joint is a couple blocks walk from the National Voting Rights Museum near the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Good food and good people.

Authentic Mexican cuisine. The food is reasonably priced and well seasoned. We recommend the Queso…read moreBirria. Good service.

Literally the BEST fajitas I've had since Arizona, HOWEVER the air conditioner on 7-26-2026…read morecouldn't keep up with the kitchen heat. I think that's why no one was in there on Sunday afternoon while I was driving home to southern Georgia, from Austin, Texas after visiting my daughter in college. It was like 95 degrees outside and felt very similarly inside while they were open for guests. Takeout would've been our better option. Food and service were great though.