I really love this place. From the relaxed yet slightly elegant atmosphere to the friendly service the place is super well managed. The food is actually really good! I go here often and always come back. I'm terrified of buffet sushi but this place makes it in front of you and you can tell that it's not old. Good business, love it ! read more

Permanently closed the end of July 2025. New store supposed to be up on Francis. Will have to visit there! read more

Absolutely demolished the chocolate pudding. Orange chicken was too sweet for me, but Cody liked it. Also had a possible Santa in the booth next to me server was nonchalant W server dad says peanuts was good we love ice water but I got orange crush because of Ryan I like the cookie and I ate a brownie that the chips was spicy read more

Canaan Buffet - Me afterwards - Buffets Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Food is great but $17.95 for a Chinese Lunch buffet before drink is expensive. $24 with tax and a drink. A lunch with drink should be under $20 at the very most. In CDA it's $17 with tax and drink at China Buffet. Similar food and atmosphere. Time to adjust your pricing. Too high. read more

Expensive but worth it on a Saturday night. We arrived at 3:30 and got the lunch price and stayed for dinner. Would definitely come back! Good selection of Chinese dishes, salads, and even some sushi. Best Chinese buffet around. read more

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We really wanted to like this place, bc we love a good buffet. Alas, this one just sucks. There's a large selection, but it's a matter of quantity over quality. Much of the food is flavorless. Much of it tastes like it's been out too long, especially the meats. We had to ask for water a few times. Decor is a very strange mix of Asian and Christian. It's pricey for lunch, too. Definitely won't be returning. read more

it was awkward. no music, no people, i could hear the people in the booth next to me chewing. it felt more like a hospital cafeteria than a buffet. the food was a little disappointing. all i enjoyed was my iced root beer and my chocolate pudding. otherwise, the orange chicken was soggy and tasted like maple syrup. the waitress was very nonchalant, but she did a good job at refilling my drink and staring into the empty restaurant, wondering how to keep herself busy. anyways saw cody demolish his orange chicken and oliver tree. 1 star, will definitely return. read more

9/10/24 The service is 5 stars, she was really great. I travel for work so i find myself in buffets alot. The food here is fantastic. Very clean, I noticed alot of mixed reviews and can say it was clean and food was delicious. -A guy from New York read more

Came here with my family and instantly regretted it. Sure, the staff was polite, but that doesn't make up for food that was flat-out disgusting. The sushi tasted wrong, the "crab" was practically nonexistent, and when they finally refilled it, it was nothing but sad little crab sticks. I stood around for over 10 minutes waiting for the hibachi chef, who apparently had better things to do. The grand finale? My entire family got sick the next day. I'm writing this while coughing my lungs out. What a waste of money. read more

I've heard the commercials for years on podcasts and such, but never had one on the west side of Washington State. I was in Spokane recently and had the opportunity to stop by. I love Buffets, cuz I dont eat alot but love to try a little bit of everything. We were a party of 8 and they actually opened up a party room for us to sit in. ++ . Everyone ate an s ton of food, but many comments were Meh. I'm the only one who had a steak and I thought it was great. I think the ratio of Meh to Good was in the positive. For the price, I think its great. If it was $10 more I'd say no, but for what you pay, you can find enuf food to justify it. I would go back. Maybe by myself and not paying for the table, but I would go back, lol Oh, and no adult beverages. womp womp. Come on ya'll. Evan Chuck E Cheese has a light beer in small print... read more

Its really hard to review a place like this. The grocery side has some amazing finds you won't get anywhere in Spokane. You can even ask the manager if you are looking for a particular item and they will do their best to order it if their supplier has it available. Like so many other restaurants in the area, Canaan buffet needs to face their issues head on, and make changes that customers have been asking for. I worked for years in the restaurant industry. I know the challenges businesses face with budgets and staff. They can have some definite limitations. In my opinion I believe it would benefit them and improve the restaurant if they only ran a lunch buffet during the week, and a dinner buffet on the weekend. The rest of the time they should do sit down meals and takeout. Canaan could do quality sushi, Korean food with side dishes, have a habashi, even make their own dim sum. Customers are willing to pay more for quality, house made food. I know labor cost increase with house made items, but the food cost is drastically lower compared to prepared or prepped goods. Years ago the food, atmosphere, and even customer service was good and competitive with other respectable restaurants in Spokane. Like other restaurants time, and the economy has really shaped their entire business. I can tell just by looking at other comments from customers when the decline started happening. I know all businesses are in a tough spot, but it is obvious that if something is not done about the food, atmosphere, and customer service people will look elsewhere to satisfy their craving for Asian cuisine. Even the most loyal followers will stray if there is a huge change in quality, consistency, and or Value. There is so much potential in this hidden gem. The owners need to look not just at their pocketbooks, but the feedback of their customers. It was my favorite lunch spot. If you are going to try it I would suggest takeout. Until they address many issues other customers have spoke of prior I would avoid the buffet. Between poor customer service, room temperature food, and the dreary decaying atmosphere I am surprised that customers are still showing up to the buffet. read more

Food was amazing, employees were very friendly, wide selection of food. Definitely will come again. Love it!

I see some bad reviews so wanted to balance. I went on 9/15/22, and my party of four had a great time. I liked the variety and selection. They have a student discount. I ate my fill and wish I had room for more. The service was fine (though we didn't have any real needs). Also, I feel bad as the reason it's a grocery buffet is they had to pivot due to Covid, becoming a grocery store when no one went to buffets. It can't be easy running a mom-and-pop restaurant, especially this day and age. Anyway, my group had no complaints. But even if we had, I'd try to extend a little mercy and grace. I didn't look too closely at the grocery section, but I think it's Asian groceries, which are always fun to try out. read more

Canaan Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Spokane, Washington

For years Canaan Buffet was my go to (and recommended) asian buffet. Like many other reviews since the covid shutdown, this establishment never really recovered. The food and service has been in a steady decline. A lot of the good help left which really hurt the friendly atmosphere ( I miss the Asian lady with the head scarf who used to make the sushi and the blonde caucasian lady who worked at the front). The sushi really made this place in years past when they would have full rolls (ie rainbow rolls and nigiri) and you could request rolls as well, now I believe all the kitchen staff rotate in and make the bare minimum both in quantity and quality :(. Id love to see this Christian based and veteran supporting business bounce back but my hopes get fainter and fainter with each visit. read more

the food is amazing but the environment needs some work. The brown fish pond that was clear for years especially caught my attention because it's the first thing all customers see. it seems inhumane for all of the koi fish that have been living here for years. please clean your pond!! it makes this buisness look unprofessional and dirty read more

Canaan Buffet - said koi fish (this is about a foot and a half deep and you can't see the bottom) - Buffets Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Some of the food was bland but most was taist, Al tho most of the food was a bit cold it was fine, the service was good, and it looked nice the atmosphere was one of a stereotypical Chinese place, but it's nice, but one thing to know, (warming, kind of gross) I did find that as soon as I ate 2 plates and left, my stomach hurt a lot and I needed to go to the bathroom bad, so, a little thing to Boris, (it's happens the past 2 times I've come here) read more

Canaan Buffet - Fish swimming (very nice aesthetically) - Buffets Near Me - Spokane, Washington

The last two times have now convinced me I will not come back. I dont want to ruin it for anyone else so I will say I mostly eat chicken dishes and this is where my disappointment comes from. The chicken was ALL rock hard and overcooked didnt matter if it was orange or the chicken broccoli. I also used to enjoy the dessert bar but the cakes were dry and spongy. I stent over 50$ for my daughter and myself and I give this a 1 star visit. Sad.... read more

The food tasted like it was left out since lunch time and the sushi tasted old. The hibachi area had raw meat that was just sitting there and it was looking like it had been there all saw the beef was even browning because of how long it was left out. Overall the only thing that was good was the the desert that was a five star everything else was a one star read more

My family (2 adults, and 3 kids 8, 12, and 13) and I arrived at 7pm for dinner. This was our first (and last) visit to this restaurant. When we walked in we had to wait for several minutes to be waited on while the only person upfront finished taking care of someone who was paying their bill. The fish pond with waterfall and fish that is in the entryway was nice but the water in it was cloudy/murky and dirty. When we got seated there were about a half-dozen of groups in the restaurant. The meal and drinks set me back almost $90 bucks for the family. Most of the food was luke warm at best or just pain old. Stale hard noodles, the shrimp and other meats were dry and had no flavor; the sushi was room temp at best and only had a couple pairs of tongs for several types of sushi. Their garlic bread was hard as a rock and my kids tried to eat the pizza, but it was hard like cardboard. I had called the week before and asked if they had crab legs and was told yes, they had them, but none were in the buffet. Many things weren't labeled. A few things weren't too bad such as the salmon, and pepper steak and our waitress did an ok job at keeping our drinks full and plates cleared, but it sure was not worth the price. We won't be back. read more

Really good taste of Chinese food in Spokane city area. Was thinking that will be more American Chinese food, but turn out very traditional Chinese favor! And a lot of different dishes to eat too. And there is one little market of Chinese stuff on the side, really have some good Chinese snacks! read more

The worst chinese buffet I've ever been to. There was no flavor in any of the dishes, hardly any variety. I just couldn't believe how terrible it was. read more

There's only a couple Chinese restaurants in town and I find this to be the best value. The buffet has a lot of selections some of them I can't figure out why they have them. I really like the seafood selection mostly the crawfish and clams I get my money's worth. The place was clean read more

For Spokane, being inland without a huge Asain population, it's 5 stars. If it was Vancouver or Seattle or NYC, it would be 3 or 4 stars. According to what else is generally available locally, the food really is pretty good. There is an excellent variety, the Mongolian grill is good quality, there are a few western foods (fries, pizza, jello, mac & cheese, regular fried chicken, etc) for kids or whoever, there is an extensive salad bar, the sushi is hit and miss (sometimes ok, sometimes not really), they serve both Asian and western desserts plus lots of fresh fruit. The lunch price is good at $20 per adult. Other than the LARGE koi in the pond at the front, the atmosphere at the back near the buffet away from the windows is somewhat dark and lacking, but that has its own weird charm and keeps the prices lower. The make-shift Asian market is excellent and thoroughly stocked but not cheap, we found. Maybe we just bought the wrong stuff, idk. All that said, the Canaan Buffet is one of our go-to places to stop for a meal while we're in Spokane. Good value. read more

I normally don't go for buffet style restaurants, but I made an exception here as it was recommended to me by an acquaintance. We had semi-high hopes, the reviews weren't stellar by any means but not horrible. The restaurant appeared clean, the koi pond is a nice touch and no strange smells upon entry. But any hopes we had were quickly dashed. The food was mediocre at best, some of the dishes not kept hot and as for the sushi, we'll I didn't expect much at all but seriously it's nothing at all like what's advertised, a complete farce. There were just a few variations of the California roll, unappetizing veggie rolls, and no nigiri at all for the hour we were there 5:30-6:30 though they promised several times it was coming. To cap it all off, there are many signs chastising anyone who dares waste food, and frankly since the food is generally pretty awful they should expect it to have many unfinished plates! How about better food? That would solve the problem. Oh, and the weird religious vibe is off-putting as well. There's a sign up sheet as you go in, asking if you want them to pray for anyone. Well, given the quality of the food, prayers are definitely in order! read more

Canaan Buffet - Various tiny cake options, all dry! - Buffets Near Me - Spokane, Washington

What an absolutely disgusting waste of money. They have many options and it's all a bunch of garbage. Everything was empty, cold and hard. Seemed like a huge health risk. I do not recommend this place to anyone! Steer clear. read more

We should have left when we saw two dead fish in the pond. They have given up on caring about everything, the food, the cleanlines, just everything, both my husband and I got sick eating their food, my husband more than mem We will never go back to this restaurant. And having their Chinese groceries upfront is a real turnoff too. read more

Don't fall for the reviews. Food was by far the worst I've ever had at a Chinese buffet. The chicken even looked raw. For $45 and a 30 minute drive, we left sick and disappointed. read more

Canaan Buffet - What is this stuffed in this crab? - Buffets Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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From start to finish this was a terrible food experience. The food was barely warm and really lacked flavor. I was so disappointed in this meal. My soda drink tasted like sugar water and when the waitress came by I let her know. She said she would check and bring another but never returned. I have never been to a restaurant where you pay first/tip before you actually sit down and eat. Had we been smart we would of left the minute we got inside since it is apparently an Asian grocery store within the restaurant and the smell was terrible. It is obvious that this establishment cuts corners in every way possible and really doesn't care much about the quality of its food. Never will I go there or recommend this place and I will certainly let others know about our experience. read more

Bf and i Came in at 3:46pm (lunch time) and waited while a line form behind us at the desk. The hostess waited until 4:01 to come to the desk and charge dinner prices after we waited and came for lunch specifically. Came out to 57$ for two people and I never once got a refill on my Dr pepper. My bf got a pineapple cream soda and out waitress refilled his at least once. The fact that the restaurant was empty besides 1 or 2 families and the hostess waited for dinner prices to come serve us was seriously bothersome and seemed planned at the time since a few people in line saw her standing at a table in the middle area of the restaurant. The food is good for the most part and the grill area is great to create your own dish. I do love the oriental market inside it's great for any ramen noodles or fun snacks you could try. The restaurant itself is usually pretty quiet and peaceful. I enjoy the quiet atmosphere as opposed to most buffets that are loud and boisterous. read more

Canaan Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Spokane, Washington

I had to choose between two and three stars, and I am siding with two because every negative review about this place is true. They charged $60 for a meal for two that tasted like it was worth a quarter the cost. About a third of the offered food is B+ level and two thirds are at a D+/C- levels. Service was no better than what I would be willing to do for you and your expensive night out. We were the only people there, as well, and the scene was........ If you're choosing between here and another place, go to the other place‍ read more

I have been waiting to return to Canaan since the COVID restrictions were lifted. I used to stop in monthly when I was in Spokane pre COVID. My review back then would have been totally different. At that time I would have rated it as the best Chinese Buffet style restaurant just about anywhere. But not today, Canaan is now a poor imitation of its former glory. My recent visit was very disappointing, the place is now part Chinese grocery store also. The food was nowhere near the old quality. The steamed shuemei ( spelling) are small mass produces things, not the big plump items of long ago ( probably a Sysco version of Chinese foods) All the hot trays where essentially empty when I was there, the place was not crowded, and even if it was that's not an excuse. It's purely the management keeping the trays low so that people will eat less. I had trouble even getting a small bow of fried rice from the trays. I'll give this place one more try, if it's the same , it will be my last visit ever. Michael read more

The food was good the selection was a variety of seafood and Chinese However they have signs everywhere don't waist food it's a buffet, the price is a bit higher than I thought 16.99 for dinner for each person plus drinks My husband really enjoyed the the endoor koi pond over all not a bad place to eat read more

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I was hesitant to try because the reviews are all over the place. The sushi and soups were the stars, but overall, a good meal. Lots of variety. They were definitely understaffed, but our waitress Praise was a real rockstar. Get her some help! I would say that the only negative that stood out was that several dishes were not labeled. read more

I love buffets and not over critical. Saturday price is $17.99. Some food was good (as in okay) but most of looked unappetizing. Cost of drinks is not included. After I came last time about 4 years ago, I wasn't sure I would come back. I probably don't need to come ever again. read more

Canaan Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Spokane, Washington

We thought we try this place out as we saw it on out way to the lavender farm. This place is available to dine in with enforcing masks, hand sanitizing or glove, tables were also set apart between seating areas. The food was ok overall, staff was nice, price was $11.99 for adults & $9.99 for 12 years and younger. You also get $1.00 off if you are a student. read more

Canaan Buffet - Some entree food. - Buffets Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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Give this a try if your into buffets. I prefer traditional restaurants however if I'm gonna buffet (happy wife good life) this is where we go. Cleaner, fresher, more flavor, than any other buffets that features oriental food. And I say that without trepidation because the other buffets featuring similar foods (in CDA or surrounding areas) are Disssgusting!!!!) Mike read more

We've been here several times when we've been in the area as we live about 3 hours away. I'm 3rd generation Chinese and this is very good food for our tastes, especially the brown seaweed salad which is tangy and a little bit spicy. We also like the crispy french fries and the baby bok choy. The wait staff are attentive and the decor is inspiring. read more

I saw someone share a picture of the cockroaches they have I will never eat there. Plus they stated how the whole family got food poisoning. read more

Canaan Buffet - Beyond disgusting - Buffets Near Me - Spokane, Washington

My indecisiveness caught me off guard and I hadn't been to an Oriental Buffet in years, so I succumbed. First clue.... pay first. I thought, how bad could it be. Well, now I know... the worst buffet ever. The only decent item was the hot and sour soup. Egg rolls were cold and stale, sweet & sour chicken included overly breaded chicken. Looking for something decent ended up being impossible. The dishes were old and soggy. I walked out, wasting $16. On a positive note, there seems to be plenty of customers who appeared to be enjoying their food, so maybe it's just my taste buds. read more

As Chinese buffets go, this one is above average. Typically pretty fresh but they do stumble from time to time. Good value for the money and a good place to take a large group. Staff is friendly and drinks stay fill, too. read more