Although the place looks sketchy and very unkempt the food was very solid. They have a buffet and everything I tried was good. The owners are very nice as well. read more

The food was delicious especially the crab salad! We went to the lunch buffet and there was always enough food. The staff was very accommodating, beginning with being welcomed as we entered. Also, there was very soothing music playing. We would definitely recommend China Palace in Ottawa. read more

we went to eat lunch buffet at 12:45 PM. Buffet doesn't end until 2:30 PM. Almost every entrée on the buffet was either basically gone or have been there so long it was to the bottom of the pan. When we asked if they had more of something they were happy to oblige, but it took them 30 minutes to get it out and by then we were done eating.. This was possibly the worst lunch buffet I have ever had. Very disappointed. read more

The food 95% of the time is always amazing their general style chicken is the best around.

Food is made inconsistent one day made with beans and rice next time its not. Staff can be rude at times but on the average nice people. Delivery or take out they skimp you on food amounts are like half what they are inside. Plate servings are not consistent either one day you get your moneys worth others its just sad. Taste of food is ok can be bland but over all good. Its a hit and miss place, as Forest says you never know what your going to get. read more

Love this place, never had any issues with the food, staff etc. Always clean and very professional. Prices are absolutely the best I've seen since I left the city. I have got Sesame Chicken, along with Chicken Fried Rice. Never received a bad meal. read more

10/10 will not recommend. We're seated on a very dirty table and as my kids went to sit they noticed broken glass all over the floor and seat. The lady still asked if we would ok with that. Mind you that the whole place was empty and she stated she knew about broken glass being there. Slow service as there is only 2 people working there. Food was not just gross but I'm pretty sure it was unsanitary. Ordered the sweet and sour and the chicken was bitter. Do yourself a favor make the drive to somewhere else. read more

Terrible service. Over priced food and they scam you on the prices. Dirty and smells like cat piss. Would not recommend to anyone

Dingy and dirty looking. Tried to make me pay twice.

Just don't bother. I ordered the Garlic Chicken which is supposed to be spicy. It was so sweet I trashed it. It clear the owner is not around. No one cares about the quality of the food. read more

Sad that the owner or whoever answered the phone chose to argue with me or solve the problem. We didn't get what we ordered when questioned chose to argue we are trying to support local businesses but this establishment will no longer be getting my business Might want to clean up your building and the area around it what a dump. Highly recommend any place other than China palace. read more

Delivery driver went to wrong house. Then driver called and argued with me on my address till he realized he was at wrong address. I ordered sweet and sour chicken and never got no sweet and sour sauce. So bad hardly no place in ottawa to deliver to people who don't drive. read more

The food there is very sad. They don't not try to remake food when they don't make it write. Really sad we can't get a good restaurant in Ottawa. Do not waste you good hard earned money mor waste your time eating there. Ok read more

Had the lunch buffet here when visiting a friend in Ottawa. When we walked in the place was half full which is always a good sign that locals prefer to eat here regularly. Decent selection running across three stations consisting of standard Chinese dishes. They willingly replenished some dishes which were running low upon request with some customization which was a welcome sign. Server was extremely friendly and cleared plates quickly so overall an enjoyable experience. read more

We order here quite often and eat from here a lot and this was the first time we have had issues. We found a metal shaving in out chicken lo mien and the chicken had an after taste that was not appetizing at all. They then reached out to us and apologized for the issue offering us a free order which is much appreciated. read more

What a great little place, we had time to spare on a day trip to KC so we decided to get off the highway and give this place a try. The buffet was good sized for a smaller restaurant, very good selection and the food was very fresh. My son wanted something that was almost out on the buffet and the guy asked if he wanted more, they made a fresh batch and brought it right out to him. Do yourself a favor and stop by for good food and great service. read more

My wife loves her Chinese food so when I see her on weekends (she's staying with her dad on his farm while she rehabs from knee replacement surgery) it's our Friday night meal. We used to go to Blue Star but they've closed a couple months ago so we started coming here. They have stepped up their game since Blue Star closed so the food is improved. A plus is that they offer croutons, cheese and bacon bits for salads. They still need some improvement in some items(lo mein noodles) but they're just as good elsewhere. What impressed me was that they ran out of mushrooms on the buffet so while my wife was eating they brought out a bowl of mushrooms for her. Overall compared to the buffets in KC CP is better but there's room for improvement. read more

Its okay my mom thinks they cook dogs also she dose not particularly like China food she is not compatible with it I just don't like a few things like the chicken (any of their chicken) it just not cooked right also I DO NOT like their noodles they are always mushie when I get them and ew it's groose btw don't don't go there th drive there it's hectic other than than it okay in my book read more

$ 10 for take out???? And it was less than I normally eat if I eat in !! They charge by the POUND. I felt ripped off !!! Won't be back. read more

Charging me 17 bucks for a half carton of rice. Not worth it at all. Plus last time i went there the orange chicken tasted funny.

Service and food is pretty hit or miss. They're very unsanitary. I saw a woman bring more food out to the buffet and eat out of it with her hands. read more

The place looks like your typical Chinese food restaurant inside and out. I've eaten there a few times and it's hit or miss but the carry out is pretty good. I've only had a few of there dishes but I plan on trying more as time goes on. read more

We arrived at the restaurant around 8:00 PM. The buffet was pretty empty, but the staff cooked us up some great dishes just for us. The waiter checked on us several times and refilled our waters repeatedly. Great attentive service, great food, and clean bathrooms. read more

This is the worst Chinese food I've ever had. The crab Rangoon was cold and soggy. The lo mein was made with spaghetti noodles rather than lo mein noodles, it had three tiny disgusting pieces of chicken in it, no veggies, and the sauce was so thin and watery that the noodles wouldn't hold it. It was very bland and gross. I will never order from here again. read more

We love the general chicken and crab Rangoon. We prefer to order from home and pick up so it's fresh. The buffet was cold. Picking it up we are never disappointed. read more

Some foods were tasty but some weren't very warm. Lack of seasoning and the staff wasn't very friendly. The walls in the men's bathroom are filthy. If you need food quick and reasonably priced it works. read more

The original family is back and so we are back. Buffet is good. I wish they would offer some of the more authentic dishes like in their (higher end) restaurant in Overland Park. I think Ottawa would be open to it. read more

I ordered takeout from here for the first time on Thursday, August 10th. I went into the restaurant so I could look at their menu, made my selection and placed my order painlessly. It was only ~$6 for an entree, some rice and a crab Rangoon as their dinner special, which was great. I received my food within ~10 minutes and left. I ran a few errands before I was able to get home and actually try the food. It was actually still warm, which was a pleasant surprise, but the chicken was tough and chewy. It tasted like too much pepper and it was burnt. The rice wasn't much better. The crab Rangoon was actually quite good, though. I took a few bites before chucking the whole meal in the trash. I wasn't given a receipt or I probably would have complained. I'm not sure I will risk trying this restaurant again for fear of throwing away more of my (very small supply of) money read more

The staff is always friendly. Prices are great. Establishment is always clean. The food is the best Chinese food I've ever had. It is always fresh and delicious. read more

My husband and I love their quiet atmosphere and very attentive service. The staff recognize us, and we do not even need to tell them our drink order- they just bring it right out. We typically order off the menu and not the buffet, but they have really gone out of their way to make us feel welcome. read more

Came for lunch buffet. Food taste good. Since I have realistic expectations on what any place with a buffet is supposed to taste like.

Omg... Taste disgusting ... I order shrimp with b and chickens wings .. Taste so salting and so eeewww../ I never roster from this place again... read more

came here while visiting family in the midwest ... seriously the best chinese food i have had in a very very long time. we got the buffet to go. everything was super hot, super fresh, really interesting items, plenty for me the little pescatarian and plenty for my super carnivore brother who was my traveling companion. i had been living on taco bell and trader joes nuts and dried mango smuggled into kansas in my suitcase, so china palace was a most welcome delicious surprise !! yummy yummy shrimps, and veggy things, and rice cheesy balls and more -- go here ! oh and it was super inexpensive - like $7.99 for everything you could stuff in your takeaway box + soup ! read more

didn't realize 'till we got home,The crab Rangoon, wanton & egg drop soups were good & the chicken on a stick was decent. Other than that, the rest of the meal was absolute trash, which coincidentally, was right where most of it ended up. there was a staple in the general tao's chicken. the beef w/ mushrooms and bamboo shoots was soggy & bland, save for the distinct & overpowering flavor of pure dish soap. The food was packaged with as much care as it seems to have been cooked with, taking several minutes to clean all the Styrofoam trays of grease & sauce before we could take part in what can only be described as a horrifyingly disappointing experience that costed $40 (not including the $5 we wish we hadn't tipped them in advance). read more