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China Lee Buffet

4.1 (230 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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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.

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!

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.

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

China Lee Buffet is my favorite place for Chinese food. It's all you can eat and they literally have everything. You wont be disappointed and you WILL eat too much. The best part about them is getting it to-go. You walk in, grab a container, and fill it up with whatever you want. They charge per pound so you only pay for what you get. When you check out, you place your container on a scale and pay. I find this to be cheaper and better than typical Chinese restaurants because I can get a couple crab rangoons (which are fire), and sample a little bit of whatever else I want without having to pay for an entire portion of it. The restaurant is always clean and always busy. Highly recommended!

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Always good can't go wrong here! Plenty of variety we eat there at least2 times a month. Senior discount is always a nice thing! Enjoy!

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The food was great and so fresh. We were seated super quickly and everyone was super attentive. Would definitely recommend!

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good food, great selection, decently clean, staff is attentive. Selection is absolutely incredible and replenished often.

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Moderate noise, very laid back and all you can eat! The coconut shrimp is my favorite and never disappoints. Service is quick to assist!

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Great food especially the hibachi grill. The food is fresh and the staff is extremely friendly. Will definitely be back.

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Good food. Clean. Reasonably priced. Many bars of food with lots to pick from. Habatchi, sushi,Chinese, desert bar, ice cream.

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Everything was clean, the food was tasty, and the music was super relaxing. Will def be coming back the mango peach tea is a must!

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3 years ago

Pretty decent buffet but the service has not always been great. It's hit or miss. But they are ok as far as buffets go

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Great food, always fresh, always clean and great atmosphere and selections of dishes, hibachi and bobas.

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Edo Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse - Assorted sashimi platter.

Edo Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse

3.4(199 reviews)
8.0 mi
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Third time dining here. Hibachi is always plentiful and flavorful. Chef entertaining. Reasonably…read morepriced. We eRamen. Soup and salad. grilled chicken , shrimp,vegetables, fried rice, ramen. And 2 beers. We brought home enough leftovers for another meal. Basically 4 meals for $57. Table mates not as social as others we've met, but fine.

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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Edo Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse - Tea

Tea

Edo Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse - Salmon and unagi sushi

Salmon and unagi sushi

Edo Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse - Main lobby

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Main lobby

Ninja Sushi & Thai - Silver Springs roll

Ninja Sushi & Thai

4.4(101 reviews)
6.4 mi
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I liked Ninja enough to visit twice during my two weeks in Ocala last December. It's got an…read moreunassuming strip mall location and that kind of standard elegant sushi restaurant look to it. I had Thai on one visit and sushi on the other. The Thai was decent. It didn't have a lot of spice for medium which I ordered to be on the safe side. Probably should have went with medium plus or hot. The sushi was very good. I don't know how much competition they have in Ocala but I could definitely see this being a regular spot if I lived in Ocala. Service was fine, I've got no complaints there. The one very memorable negative thing I noticed on both visits was they were absolutely blasting the AC on both visits when it wasn't anywhere near scorching outside. The first time I had on short sleeves and was near the edge of my comfort level- I nearly went back out to my rental to get a hoodie. The second time was later in the evening and it had cooled off a lot outside but the air conditioning was still working like the restaurant was on the planet Venus. Like the knob was on 11 like the amplifiers on Spinal Tap. Fortunately I was dressed appropriately this time but I did hear a large table of older ladies complain about it multiple times before bringing it to the attention of the server. Resolvable temperature concerns aside, I'd recommend the sushi here and give the Thai a second chance as well.

The sushi and the hibachi are absolutely delicious!! The ambiance and service were great too. I go…read moreinto the restaurant and I order with Uber Eats as well. Yum!!!

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Ninja Sushi & Thai
Ninja Sushi & Thai - 4. Mochi Ice Cream

4. Mochi Ice Cream

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Aki Sushi

Aki Sushi

3.6(74 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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Aki Sushi - Half full sauce we had to pay for to show their stinginess.

Half full sauce we had to pay for to show their stinginess.

Aki Sushi - Ikura (salmon roe) was very smallbut taste good

Ikura (salmon roe) was very smallbut taste good

Aki Sushi - Rice taste like shit

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Rice taste like shit

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