It had most of the dishes and amenities of a Chinese buffet of a larger market. The server was attentive.

Food needs much improvement. They have a menu to order from besides the buffet. I've ordered by phone from the menu, twice, two different dishes. Both times they've scooped mushroom and beef from the buffet as my order. I called to tell them it's incorrect and they argued with me. Told me I don't know the dishes I ordered, they do, and that's what I was served. The kids will eat it but I cannot stomach it. No thank you. read more

I absolutely love this place. We drive from Centralia just to eat here. Their food is always fresh and well seasoned. If it's close to closing time they won't bring any fresh food out (understandable). If this happens, just ask them for more of what you will like and they will make it for you. It prevents waste for them. The staff are so sweet and they remember us. They joke around once they get to know you. **I am not a fan of spinach but their spinach pies are so good. read more

I eat here about once a month. I'd actually visit more often if I could learn to control myself. They have 3 main buffet tables. The first has appetizers/finger foods like egg roll and potstickers. The second has main dishes. I usually get the chicken dishes, there are three but are all basically the same chicken with 3 sauces. There are also a couple of beef dishes and at least 3 seafood/shrimp dishes. The last table has a salad bar and also some different kinds of sushi. There is a small dessert table and also a freezer with different flavors of ice cream you scoop yourself. I think they do a fairly good job of bringing out fresh food. I was there this week for an early dinner and saw cooks bringing out food several times while I was there. I usually go at lunch and it is moderately busy. Drinks aren't included but you can add that. read more

China King Buffet - The 3 main buffet tables - Chinese Near Me - Salem, Illinois

Do Not eat from here but customer service was a low , I called to place my order and the person who answered was very rude over a question about a food I was curious about them having so I got hung up twice over the phone read more

This place is lovely:) sometimes the food can tend to be out for a while if they haven't been busy but personally I don't think that makes it taste too different. I go here pretty often and it's generally not filled to the brim with people so a crowd shouldn't be an issue. There isn't much staff-customer communication and they don't stick around your table. They seat you, ask what drink you want, you get your food and they'll take an empty plate when you place it at the end of the table, then you pay and leave. I spend at most 45 mins here but it doesn't take long to get in and out if you're in a rush. A few of the dishes are in kind of a rotation, one day clams will be out then something else the following day. Some things don't ever get switched though it just depends. The price also depends on the day you go. Weekends are more costly than a non-busy Monday yknow? But even on their busy days it ain't a huge bill. All around I think it's a nice place, not absolutely fantastical but a good restaurant to go to on the regular. read more

I ate here expecting good food quality but was greeted with portly made food that was probably from 2 days the place needs a make over it looks depressing I got food poisoning from the food and ended up there bathroom I had high hopes for this place won't be coming back read more

Keeps going down hill and getting worse. Food quality so poor, you'll get sick. Old food, and dirty food gets served. I've seen the workers secretively remove a wad of hair that was in a Lobster Salad dish. Too much MSG is added to enhance the flavor, it just ruins it all. read more

Decent food at a decent price. It's the only Chinese game in town. read more

China King Buffet - a plate of sushi rolls - Chinese Near Me - Salem, Illinois

Very good atmosphere, nice personal, chip price everything taste good so I'm recommended that buffet!!

I really do like eating here, I go here about every 6 months and they have never disappointed me. Yes sometimes the food can be cold, but for the most part they are always bring more food out. If you have children they have many other options to get if they aren't a big Chinese fan. The location is always clean and the staff is always super nice! read more

I really like the food here. You can tell they pay attention to detail. They care how the food tastes. However I thought it was funny that there was a picture in the men's room with nothing in it. Just an empty frame glued to the wall. Weird. I posted a pic of the picture. read more

China King Buffet - a picture of a cat in a frame - Chinese Near Me - Salem, Illinois

I was not impressed by this restaurant. I ordered the buffet and everything that I ate was hard from sitting out so long. The frog legs were rubbery and the chicken was hard. The noodles that I ate were bland! I won't be back any time soon! read more

My family and I have ate here a few times. We were not impressed. I give the food a grade C. When we bring our children,even though they are babies and eat off our plates they try to pad the bill by charging us for 2 extra people.They have done this on numerous occasions. They have a limited amount of high chairs. The people that work their stand over you like you are in the mess hall in the military. read more

Food wasn't great. I ended up sick all night after eating here. A lot of the food seemed like it had been out for a while. I don't think I'll make a return visit. read more

Like previously mentioned, it's the only Asian place in town. Not too bad of a selection, with fair prices. They have the usual selection of items, along with one or two I haven't noticed in other places. If you need a larger selection, prob need to head down to Mt Vernon to the Grand Buffet. read more

This is the worst Chinese place I've had in over 30 years. Quality was extremely poor. I never had lo mein that tasted like ramen noodles. Sweet and sour chicken had twice as much bread than chicken. Literally made me sick read more

Good food. Friendly service. Yes, it's a buffet, but they also have a regular menu if you prefer to sit and be served (you have to ask for the menu, though). The place is clean and neat. Food is fresh and hot. Sushi rolls are nice. read more

I like to eat here. The food is yummy and the staff are nice and are good at keeping drinks refilled and plates picked up. It's a good price too! It's nothing fancy, but it's all your favorite Chinese buffet food. :) read more

Went there for mothers day.. incredible ! Great service, fantastic variety of food, employees never let anything on the buffet get low, never had to ask for refill on your drink they were right there to take empty plates or see if you needed anything. Very Highly recommend this nice clean place ! read more