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    China Lee Buffet

    4.2 (239 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    CHINA LEE BUFFET ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Missi R.

    Our group of five dined here for lunch, We were all impressed with the quality, variety, and freshness of the food. I enjoyed the hibachi, and the variety of options available. Meat, fish, vegetables, noodles, rice, eggs. And all ingredients were fresh. I loved the large chunks of Krab. There is truly something for everyone here. The vegetables were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The green beans and broccoli were slightly crisp. Sweet potatoes were tasty. There are so many options. Virtually every Chinese entrée and appetizer you can think of is here. Spring rolls and crab Rangoons are excellent. We enjoyed the baked salmon, seafood bake, General Tso's, fried rice, and other entrées. Even the one person in our group who wasn't especially fond of Chinese food was very happy with the baked macaroni and cheese, pizza, and other selections. He did enjoy the crab Rangoons and other appetizers too. Only one member of our group had room for dessert, and she sampled several items and enjoyed them. The food was kept fresh and containers were full. Everything was extremely clean: the food serving areas, dining tables, hibachi line, and even the restrooms. This is a very well run buffet and restaurant. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and variety of food.

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    Lauren S.

    After 2 years of living in Ocala, we finally made it here! Part of the reason was that every time we drove by, it has been packed! We never made it to their first location and it worked out because the current location is way closer to our home. We have visited here 2-3 times already so I'm surprised I did not review it yet. Our first visit was at lunch time on a Friday. It was so friggin busy! Our server was attentive and came by often. We were actually surprised regarding how vast and varied the buffet items were. There were a lot of American dishes like French fries and buffalo wings but I went for all the Asian items. OMG their sushi! They had an extensive sushi bar with 2 people constantly making new rolls. The other times we visited were for dinner but after 8pm in hopes to beat most of the crowds. One time was for my husband's birthday due to China Lee being the only restaurant open when a hurricane was coming through. The food was good every time we visited and we definitely ate way too much every time. The dishes are replenished often. They also have a hibachi counter but I think there might be an up charge for that? The prices are really reasonable and it looked clean & tidy every time we visited.

    Grace A.

    Hands down THE best Asian buffet! The sushi/sashimi section blew my mind. No exaggeration, utterly fresh food all around, awesome selection & delicous, very clean from top to bottom. Extremely friendly & attentive staff. Will most definitely be going back & ensure my friemda do as well.

    Nicole F.

    Lots going on here. They had a variety of options ranging from Chinese food, sushi, veggies, dessert, and a hibachi -cook to order- grill. The food was just ok, exactly what you'd expect from a Chinese buffet. We went on Sunday night, it was very crowded and we waited 10 min in line to be seated. The staff were hard working making sure the food trays were full and plates cleared. They had booth seating. Wine and domestic beers averaged about $5 each.

    Gina P.

    typically i'm sketched out by buffets, but this one was actually quite good! prices are fair and restaurant is clean! lots of workers were maintaining the buffet so I knew everything was fresh. I really enjoyed my hibachi!!! everyone in our party had a good experience as well! I would go back!

    A little bit of everything, noodles, rice, spare ribs, general taos chicken, crab rangoon, Chinese doughnuts, spinach wheels

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    5 months ago

    Food tastes good, but the food poisoning hit before I even got home... no clue what I ate that made me feel like this...

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    Great value (especially for seniors at lunch) and super choices that are quite tasty! Very pleasant surprise!

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    Excellent value! Good food quality n great staff service! Pricing is very affordable. Crowded Monday afternoon with locals and families.

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    7 months ago

    I love this place! Make sure you skip breakfast and go there real hungry. Then, pork out! Yes, they have pork too.

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    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

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    11 months ago

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

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    10 months ago

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

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

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

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    2 years ago

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

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    Edo Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse

    Edo Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse

    3.5
    (199 reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    Wonderful as always. Quick and friendly service. Always love going to Edo. It was even fantastic on…read moreChristmas Eve!

    Edo Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse -- A Missed Opportunity for Authenticity…read more Edo Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse lands at 2 out of 5 stars, and honestly, that feels generous only because the service itself was perfectly fine. The team was polite and efficient, but the overall experience leans far closer to Japanese fast food than the immersive Asian dining atmosphere the name suggests. The biggest disappointment came from the stir‑fried noodles. The flavor told the whole story: it tasted like a massive batch had been pre‑cooked earlier in the day, with staff simply tossing in more noodles as orders came in. The result was bland, under‑seasoned, and lacking the freshness you expect from a hibachi‑style dish. Even worse, the protein portion was minimal -- in my case, the chicken felt more like an afterthought than a feature of the meal. For a restaurant positioned as a Japanese steakhouse, the experience should feel intentional, flavorful, and crafted to order. Instead, it felt rushed, generic, and disconnected from the quality you'd expect at this price point. There's potential here, but until the kitchen elevates its approach and embraces true made‑to‑order cooking, Edo Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse will continue to feel like a fast‑food interpretation of what should be a richer, more authentic dining experience.

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    Aki Sushi

    Aki Sushi

    3.7
    (73 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Stopped into this little sushi place next to Publix in Ocala for lunch on a work trip. There was a…read morebench on it with people outside, which I assumed was for this location, but it must not have because there was no one inside. I sat down and was greeted by my waitress. She was nice, but quick to the point. I needed a few minutes, but ordered a water in the meantime. I decided to go with the lunch special with a ginger salad. Almost immediately following my order, the salad came out. It was great, cold, and crisp. They loaded on the ginger dressing, which I was happy about. I ordered a few rolls and they came out shortly after. The place was quiet so it was nice to get able to get some work done there. I got the bill and the price was super reasonable. Will be back if I'm in the area again.

    My wife and I went on a noble lunchtime quest for sushi and ended up at Aki Sushi. She played it…read moresafe with a volcano roll and miso soup. I rolled the dice on their $9.95 lunch special -- two rolls and soup or salad. Naturally, I chose the spicy tuna and shrimp tempura rolls with onion soup, because balance. Now, let's talk value. For under ten bucks, you get sushi, soup, and a moment of peace -- that's already a win in this economy. The flavor was solid, ingredients were fresh, but the rolls themselves were a bit on the fun-sized side. A little more rice wouldn't hurt -- not asking for sumo rolls, just something more substantial than a sushi suggestion. Service was quick, friendly, and didn't involve anyone saying "we're out of that," which in itself is a minor miracle these days. Bottom line: Aki Sushi won't blow your mind, but it won't break your wallet either. Great for a quick fix when you're craving sushi and a break from adulting.

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    Ikura (salmon roe) was very smallbut taste good
    Ikura (salmon roe) was very smallbut taste good
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    My wife loved the Tuna Tartar salad.

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    My wife loved the Tuna Tartar salad.
    Asian Pop

    Asian Pop

    4.0
    (131 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    Food great service great and it went well with the vibe. The owner knows how to keep them coming…read moreback.

    Warning: don't trust these 5 star reviews! They had me wondering if we even went to the same place…read more Asian Pop is a disaster. Like others, we were just passing thru Ocala and relied on Yelp reviews. If you really read their reviews, something is suspicious. I do agree with the failed health inspection on Jan 6, 2026. First, we were the only people for lunch at noon on a Wednesday. Although, there was evidence of other people having been there (dirty dishes in 3 of the booths - never cleared off the entire time we were there) A girl about 12 years old brought us water and spilled it on the table. The water tasted weird. We had to stand up and ask for someone to take food order. Odd since we were the only customers. We ordered chicken bento boxes and shrimp tempura. Up charged for "fried rice" - something about the rice was extremely off. It was like... chewy, mushy, and flavorless. Like it was bad sushi rice with soy sauce, carrots and corn. Not fried. The chicken pieces were about 2 inch strips or cubes...? the only utensil provided was a fork and chopsticks like, how am I supposed to eat this? I wish I hadn't. Texture was like saucy rubber. Truly, disgusting. Shrimp tempura came out as shrimp teriyaki but my mom ate it anyway. I thought it was weird they left the tails on saucy shrimp. Had to use hands to eat and our napkins had been used to sop up the water spill. They never brought more. My intuition said leave as soon as I walked in but I didn't want to be difficult for my small party. I should have trusted my gut and am paying for it 12 hrs later.

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