AMBIANCE: 3.75 STARS Fairly new, clean, no run down furniture, but the AC was frigid cold, I needed my mittens and scarf. Civilized crowd, no sketchy folks. HIT AND SOUR SOUP: 4 STARS Tasty. Not gummy. SCORCHING hot omg, nose running eyes watering, but still very good. ENTREE SCORES: 3.75 STARS Some things could have been more heated, but no gukk to spit out in a napkin, everything was pretty good. VALUE: 4.5 STARS 10.99 for lunch, 9.99 for seniors, very good value. read more

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I have been a long time aficionado of Chinese buffets. We recently moved to The Villages, Florida, and we found numerous advertisements for this buffet. It turned out to be a little more than 1/2 hour drive from our home, so we decided to give it a try. The interior was roomy, yet busy with many customers - temperature and humidity control was good. We came down to the Villages from the DC area, so it was a surprise to us to hear that we dine first, then pay later... I guess this is an indicator of a higher-trust society down here in Florida. We wandered the aisles of available food - found an American food isle, a Chinese vegetarian food isle, a Chinese protein food isle, a Japanese sushi aisle, etc. I stopped first at the Japanese sushi food isle. Regrettably there was no eel sushi, although they did have eel sauce.... Picked up a variety of sushi roll slices, soya sauce, and wasabi. They had my favorite: Japanese picked seaweed. My wife had brought each of us a cup of hot and sour soup: I thought the hot and sour sour could have benefitted from more vinegary tase and more spicy flavor, but it was nicely hot thermally and contained plenty of vegetable material. My next trip back to the food aisles brought pepper-salt fried chicken bits, Pepper steak with onions and green peppers, and General Tso's chicken. I liked best the pepper-salt fried chicken bits, finding them crispy. The Pepper steak with onions and green peppers was mild and unremarkable. The General Tso's chicken was interesting, a little too sweet but enjoyable. My wife enjoyed the fried chicken and fried shrimp, although each could have benefitted from being warmer when served. We both liked the stir-fried green beans; the cooked mushrooms were OK, the stuffed mushrooms were not to our liking because they were stuffed with fake crab. In general, much of the food would have been better if it was thermaly hot when selected from the aisles. There were plenty of fruits for desserts, and my husband had a cup of vanilla ice cream. We were surprised at the relatively low cost of dining here for lunch. It looks like a reasonable choice for lunch, although being 1/2hour drive away from where we live, it may be difficult to take advantage of the economy. We failed to take advantage of the flat top cooking station, where one could have selected various proteins and vegetables, then asked for cooking in various style meals, including Szechuan, Mongolian, Hunan, and others, and had them freshly cooked by the chef as you wait. We decided it will be worth our while to take another 1/2 hour drive up there and try some of the other varieties. The table service was efficient and frequent, used plates were cleared from our table within minutes after we had finished with them. read more

Literally the best sushi for the price. Especially North of Tampa and Orlando. The other food choices are very good as well. I've tried just about everything. The crawdads are amazing. The chicken wings were really good. General tsos was good and the hibachi was really good too. The service was excellent. My waiter always made sure my drink was full. The place is a little busy due to the fact that it's popular. But I think it's a great place to go solo like me or with family/friends. It's a must try if you like sushi as much as me and want some really good chinese food too... Thank you China Lee for being awesome. I will be back soooooo many more times. read more

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My friend and I went here on Tuesday and we eat here all the time. I love this place but the next day both my friend and I were feeling sick, I think we may have caught food poisoning. I'll have to go to the hospital and find out. read more

Great food good service. I love the new location. I love the to go options. They weigh it depending on lunch or dinner prices. It's convenient. read more

The food is always on point and so is the service. I have eaten there every since they were a little take business and just the only Chinese restaurant in town that was worth eating at. I still eat at China Lee but it's hard for me to get out. I wish they had a delivery Service. They would make alot people happy!! read more

This place was so good just don't try the rice of the sushi it's way too sweet but the rest is good five stars

I tried China Lee tonight with a friend because we drove down to Ocala thinking the new Ocala location of Seafood Seller was open but alas, it has not yet. So, we drove further out Highway 40 and went to China Lee. I like Chinese buffets when of decent quality and things are done cleanly and safely. The main trick in this regard for any buffet is getting there around peak dinner hours and if busy and if well-managed, you'll have quick turnover of food and nothing will just sit around. That certainly seemed the case here, the restaurant was packed and food was constantly being brought out from the kitchen to replenish. I asked our waiter how old the restaurant is (a sign on the wall read "China Lee: Since 2005" but that seems to pertain to the chain). He said it opened last year and it looks that new: the interior is bright, clean, pale wood and accented with red lighting and signage. It seems Chinese and East Asian without being coy about it and also seems modern and well, just clean. You get the impression it's well-run and kept tidy just from this appearance--the light colors and openness of the design help and the buffet itself is laid out logically. Our waiter was good--not much he had to do but bring drinks and clear plates but he was always around. The food overall was good, too. They have Chinese stir-fries, some American-inspired dishes which I skipped over, a lot of deep fried Chinese-American goods (egg rolls, spring rolls, pot stickers, chicken wings, and more), quite a bit of fruit which is nice, a sushi bar with chefs setting out roll after roll after roll of sushi, and a hibachi. I skipped the sushi bar: sushi to me is something I demand the utmost quality in and most even "good" sushi bars in the US don't meet my standards so I am not getting sushi at a Chinese all-you-can-eat buffet. But the Chinese dishes, fried foods, and fruit all left little room for complaints. Indeed, the deep fried items were the best: the gyoza-like dumplings were plump, fresh, and tasty. They likely came frozen in a bag and not made in house, but still were good. So were the spring rolls. Also, all fried items seemed perfectly done and nothing burnt or tasting of old oil. Nothing was cold or "off" at all either and everything all about the quality you'd expect from a typical Chinese-American take-away place. For $19 plus tip you can't really go wrong here if you're hungry. read more

We went to China Lee Buffet to celebrate a birthday last week and our experience was great! The new location is about two minutes away from the old location in the former Kmart shopping center. On the day that we visited, it was crowded, but we were able to find a good parking spot. Upon entering the restaurant, it felt inviting and not rushed. When walking in (to your right), you will find the cutest little fishes in an aquarium. Also, you will find that there are two lines, one line is for To-Go customers and the other line is for Dining customers. There are signs present to tell between the two. We were dining, so we just walked right up to the hosting area to be waited on and let the hostess know how many were in our party. As soon as the hostess took us to our table, we ordered our drinks and then we were free to begin choosing foods at the buffet. The restaurant features a hibachi bar (you just choose the foods that you want cooked, put them on a plate and then hand the plate to the chef and they will cook your meal right in front of you), a sushi bar, a mixture of foods from the buffet as well as yummy desserts. The food was hot especially once cooked at the hibachi bar. You can eat as much food as your tummy can handle, but when dining in the restaurant, you have to eat what you have on your plate while you're there. So, if you're wanting to order something To-Go, you just let your server know before you leave the restaurant -- upon ordering your To-Go order, they will weigh it at the counter for you and then you pay accordingly. Also, please keep in mind of the lunch buffet times and the dinner buffet times. Our server was so friendly and attentive. She refilled our drinks when needed and presented a little tiramisu cake with peaches and mandarin oranges to our loved one for their birthday! Finally, the price for the lunch buffet since we were a party of five was less than $85 just to give potential diners an idea. Everything was so greatly appreciated and our party had a wonderful time -- we will most definitely be back to dine again soon! read more

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Best Buffet Ever !!!!!! Food Amazing, service perfect , new clean bright restaurant Ambiance is very welcoming and inviting.

The food is great and the waitress was on top of things at all times.Lighting was great and a very comfortable place to be at. It feels like ur at home the sitting is good also read more

Food was abundant and delicious.Macaroni and cheese was excellent.im not a seafood eater,but there was soooo many options.

It's awesome place to eat really nice employees and service is great and it has a lot of food

We have eating here for 25+ years and it's never disappointed us the sushi is delicious and the hibachi grill is awesome. And the roast beef is tender and usually on the medium rare side which is uncommon for a Buffet. Would recommend this place read more

No wait to get seated. Lots of variety on all the food areas including the sushi area. Temperature of the food was good and our waitress was very attentive as well. read more

Quite a variety of food in a clean facility. Table staff were right on cleaning used plates. The dining areas are spacious. Sufficient parking. read more

Definitely love going to this buffet. It's reasonably priced and quality for a buffet certainly surpassed my expectations read more

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The atmosphere is always pleasant and clean. The service is quick and attentive, the food is always fresh, the hibachi grill and sushi bar is the best around. Well worth the wait to get in!! read more

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I recently visited China Lee Buffet with my family (six adults and three children needing high chairs), and unfortunately, our experience was very frustrating. We waited in line for 45 minutes, and after 15 minutes, we provided our total party size. We were told there would be a wait but weren't given a time estimate because there was a party of seven ahead of us--fair enough. However, as time passed, I checked on our status and was told there wasn't a table available for all of us, only a table for six, and they might be able to fit the high chairs. Then, I was told there was also a party of 12 waiting. Strangely, I watched as that party of 12 was seated before us. When I brought this up, instead of a real solution, we were asked if we wanted to sit at two separate tables across from each other--completely defeating the purpose of dining as a family. Due to the lack of organization and communication, we ultimately decided not to wait any longer and left. It was a very frustrating experience, and I wouldn't recommend coming here with a large group if you expect fair treatment and proper seating arrangements. read more

Clean, well stocked buffet with some of everything. I thoroughly enjoyed my first time eating here tonight. read more

China Lee Buffet - Hibachi Lo mein with shrimp, chicken, and beef in Mongolian sauce. Crayfish in the cup... - Chinese Near Me - Ocala, Florida

the place is very clean and the food fresh and abundant. The price is excellent for what they offer

First, the place is not clean and the food is terrible. The helper does not wear gloves. We will not be back.

Came to visit a friend that lives nearby and she suggested China lee buffet. Honestly the outside of the buffet shopping center looks like a dump. As you enter the restaurant you are greeted warmly and ushered unto your table. I am very sensitive to smell so it smell to me like grease. The food was tastefully displayed . I had the salad and the veggie sushi. My friends ate the meat and and fried foods. Everyone was happy . Would I return here again probably not since I don't like buffets and over eating. Parking is good here. read more

There is literally only 3 Chinese buffets in my area (counting number of counties wide, btw) and this is definitely by far the best for the price. So much Sushi & Sashimi options compared. Great food, options & service. It also seemed very new inside but I know they've been around for yearsss. Will definitely drive the 45min distance to eat here. read more

Clean place with plenty of food options. The workers keep drinks filled and are pleasant. My husband and I have many favorites on the buffet. My absolute favorite is the coconut shrimp. He loves the soups. Great place to eat and get some fresh and clean food. read more

Wow they have it ALL!! And good!! Hibachi a la carte, sushi bar huge!! 6 aisle of delicious food. Have tacos and pizza too!! Alan was our excellent server. Clean, good air condition, a lot tables, boods and area for big parties!! Ohh good price !! Yeiii read more

How could I missed this place?!! This restaurant is like a hidden gem to me!! I'll never have to look anywhere else to find AYCE buffet that offers everything that I've always wanted; fresh Sushi. Hibachi .Their dessert and fresh fruits line is also varied. Everyone there also very friendly and attentive. read more

China Lee Buffet - fruit bar - Chinese Near Me - Ocala, Florida

They have the best buffet in the county no one comes close o live 24 miles west of this restaurant and I try to go once a week

Awesome food! Best Chinese Buffet in Ocala, hands down! Raven was amazing Best service I've had in forever! he deserves a Raise! read more

China Lee Buffet - Chinese Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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I have a review from several years ago. But since that was from their old location I feel a new review is in order. Be forewarned if you go there on the weekend you will stand in a line out the door. That's because the food is so good. The service is excellent. As soon as we sat down our waiter was asking us what we wanted to drink, he was back with our drinks immediately. He came back several times to check on our whole area. While I was getting my food I noticed a lady and a man filling the steam tables and the cold tables continually. The food was hot and delicious. We didn't try the hibachi food this time, but we will be back to try it at a later date at a later date. We also did not try the sushi. Not a fan of raw fish. My husband's favorite was the seafood salad. I saw the young lady filling it so I got him some. He loved it. He also liked the baked fish and the fried shrimp. I liked the different stirfry dishes, the dumplings, and the chicken on a stick. And yet again we got the senior discount all in all we were very pleased and will be back. read more

Normally we are a fan of this place. But the last two times we have been here my boyfriend has gotten severely sick, so probably won't go back for a while. read more

Great Buffet. Always busy Wide variety of Asian foods read more

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Always a good choice in my opinion. The selection is great. They are constantly cleaning! I wish I could eat more when we go.........

This place is a legit Chinese buffet that offers great quality food for a good price. The sushi is fresh and the Chinese food is very well prepared. They also have boba tea which is something you don't expect in Ocala. Also, the bathroom is clean and the place is very close to Silver Springs State Park. read more

well if u like rushed out of your table, rude staff and not so good food , then this is the place for you. crowded with people looking for price of food not quality. read more

Great variety and mostly above average for a buffet. Sushi is always presented properly and with many excellent options. The grill can have a backup. Definitely worth the wait. Tables are cleared quickly. Pleasant family type atmosphere. read more

Good food, clean and well maintained buffet. Priced competitively. Had a wonderful early dinner with my kids ... lots of variety

Excellent for, staff and ambiance ! Lots of different varieties of food to choose from ! Such clean Restaurant on top of all too , recommended to all !! read more

Not sure what more you could ask of a Chinese buffet. Hot, cold, and sushi bar selections are always fresh and refilled frequently. The layout is wide open and bright, so while it may not be the ideal setting for a date night, the food quality and cleanliness is easy to see. Since reopening at their new location it is very busy here, however they seat you quick and efficiently so if there does happen to be a wait it won't be long. I must also mention the servers are very quick and personable. This is certainly a not-so-hidden gem and checks all the boxes if you are in the mood for a Chinese buffet. read more

The grill is my favorite. Steak with all the trimmings. Green pepper onions rice lo mein just about anything you want on it plus several other bars such as salad bar dessert bar two other food bars sushi bar. This place is just fantastic. I highly recommend it read more