For 20$ it has been better, lots of options but everything was dry and over cooked due to sitting in the warmer a lot of items were almost inedible had good expectation and left disappointment and unsatisfied. Restroom was horrible they should not be running a business in that condition. read more

China Super Buffet - Women's restroom in horrible condition Someone could really hurt themselves on a broken seat. - Chinese Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Nice buffet, big amount of meals to eat, reasonable price, and they also have a discount if you go in mon-fri, no photos because i was too busy eating. read more

There's a bunch of little girls running the show here and really sounds like they're related to the owners because they talk to you like you're some object and just stand behind the register while looking at you and giggling. Very unprofessional and will make you feel like you're a low life because you're eating at this place read more

1. Walked in. First mistake. 2. Taken to a filthy booth. Had young gal wipe down seat. 3. Went to buffet for soup. Had to rifle through cups for a clean one. Came back to cleaner booth- opened silverware. Filthy silverware with food still on it. Gggrrr. 4. Food was so very, very meh. But I was craving Chinese food!!! 5. NO MORE CRAB LEGS!! haven't been here for years- lots has changed. Food definitely has taken a dive to the depths of the dirty sea. 5. Couldn't wait to get full ( even fighting with the baby crabs with no meat in them!!!) so I could have chocolate ice cream to refresh my palate from the not so good and oh so greasy mediocre warm- not hot and appetizing - food. 6. Ice cream machine BROKEN!! little Chinese women SHOUTING BACK AND FORTH TO EACH OTHER. NOT ONE PERSON COULD FIX THE MACHINE !!! Boo hiss 7. Went to pay. Manager ( Cecelia?) needs attitude adjustment big time. Asked her name and she retorted " I don't have a name" and the gal behind her laughed whilst eating a cookie in front of me classy. Real classy. I WOULDNT STEP BACK IN TO THIS FILTHY ESTABLISHMENT IF IT WAS THE LAST AND ONLY CHINESE RESTAURANT LEFT IN THE WORLD. WHERE THE HELL IS THE OWNER?? does the owner even know what is going on!?!?! health department needs to come in, again. and, classes on customer service to the gals in the front the seat people and take your money!!!!! read more

We went there hoping for good food. Wrong. It was very bland and cold. We paid too much $$$ for this yucky food, Never go there again. It should be closed for good. Couldn't even smell the food. Servers never came around asking if we need anything. read more

Omg, went there today, I was craving crab legs, which there website says they have, but anyways , no crab, roast beef i couldn't even cut it , and coconut shrimp and fried rice , all cold, no desserts only fruit, even the wonton soup was tasteless , 18 dollars a person. and the only thing I could eat was garlic bread tastless read more

Had diner at this business, for the last time I might add also!!!!!!! The employees were so RUDE as well as the numerical order in which numbers were called...example # 45 went before #18,several times,but the most INHUMAN PROBLEM I have with this Establishment is the Photos!!! They simply don't do JUSTICE to the Community in any shape or form... Merely out to collect a dollar... Principles, Scruples, obviously aren't used in training staff there...I had a guest count of 7 People,No one wanted Seconds,we were ushered to a tables at best that seat 4 !!!! Please, Please avoid dining heare if you have Health Risk, it truly DISGUSTED me to post these Photos,wg Hat was the deciding factor was when I pulled an Employee to the side and shared the conditions of the restroom and they disregarded this matter of Urgency!!! V.L.SWAIN, 6/19/2022 Some Father's Day/ June Teen Day this Horrendous treatment,that was so Catastrophically Self destructive for read more

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I went to the Chinese to eat, and the people that don't respect the plate is dirty and they charge for something their own. Bring you guys need to check if you go there. read more

Food was good. & the Servers were very nice and alway clean tables. If you like to bring family it's good with price just paying for drinks. I don't mind food what it's matter more. read more

I went for dinner yesterday to celebrate my brothers 18th birthday per his request he wanted buffet. A group of 12 people. The prices went up of course. There was only a couple of host and servers around the time we were there so they were not as attentive to our table. One seem pretty annoyed to be honest. The choices for the food seem the same as years ago. They had crawfish, salmon, mussels, a lot of cheese on top of the sea food, the usual Chinese buffet dishes. They have some bottled beer as well. It was decent for buffet food. Would I return? Maybe for a event again but would not be on top of my list. I am just glad buffets are starting to open up again. I didn't take pictures this time only videos and can not upload them to here. read more

So much food, scallops, mussels, clams, shrimp, seafood, ribs. So yummy. Fresh fruit, the oranges were so sweet read more

I like the variety of food that they have, the price is right for what they offer, some sushi, seafood and good Chinese dishes. read more

China Super Buffet - Grill - Chinese Near Me - La Mesa, California

I wouldn't even give this place even 1 star . But I had to leave something . The food was cold . It had no flavor . The service wasn't terrible . The ambiance wasn't good neither . It was just terrible . Super nasty just nasty so nasty like so so so nasty read more

Should've listened to the other reviews of this place. The food was edible. It didn't cause any gastrointestinal problems. Some of it was good. The coconut shrimp was actually pretty tasty, but the rest was very forgettable. Most of the items on the buffet had been sitting out for a loooong time. The trays were very picked over. Some of it appeared dried out and a bit crusty. The food however, wasn't the least fortunate thing about the establishment. It was quite dirty and the decor and furniture was very old and worn. It's one thing to have an unpleasant visual atmosphere with dirty tables and seats but have amazing food or, the opposite, a beautiful and eye catching experience with mediocre food... but both the food and the environment was pretty awful. Bottom line - I won't go here again. Two stars only because I didn't get sick, otherwise it would've been one star. read more

So! Right off the bat this place is definitely packed, however the people seem to be genuinely well mannered and not too crazy. The service at the location is very good and they are very very sweet, however not alot of them speak english so if your not willing to work around that it may be a hard experience for you. The food is very mediocre, not bad but not amazing either. If you want something simple and easy for a very fair price this is it. The service is nice and the place itself is a very nice environment. It seemed clean as well. Try the ice cream tho, the best thing there! read more

I loved visiting China Super Buffet before Covid affected indoor dining, and I was so glad to enjoy a takeout version of their selection during Covid closures! Many of their popular items are also available in takeout form, made-to-order: my favorites are the crawfish and scallops, and I was so excited to see these tasty staples as a safe takeout option. The dishes here are always packed with flavor; although my butter shrimp was on the saltier side, the broccoli & beef was extremely tender and savory! For less than $15 per item, each entree comes with an impressive 3 sides for that at-home AYCE experience. Seriously, the portions are great! To bring the China Super Buffet experience home, my fiance and I ordered 4 plates to enjoy a variety of flavors and sides, and we enjoyed China Super Buffet for several meals afterwards. Yum! Highly recommend for a fun flavor experience, with their buffet menu available to enjoy in the safety and warmth of home. read more

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FIRST and LAST I am pregnant and I was craving a buffet My husband and I came in and the first thing we see is someone upset at the front desk (red flag) but we wanted to give this place a chance from what we heard people had been upset because of wrong charging and service. We waited patiently because we realized they had been dealing with upset customers but no one asked us if we wanted to sit down or if we needed something I asked one person and was ignored I then asked another gentleman standing behind the counter if I'm suppose to wait or sit myself he then told me to walk in. No issue with the girl helping us but when we began to get food every thing was limited or out I didn't say anything but when I finally wanted to get ice cream the most simple thing it was just liquid coming out I asked about 3 people if they can help me if it's out or if they can turn the machine on yet again people very rude looked at me and walked away Finally someone answered and said " they can't turn it on" And walked away from me. Everything was extrémale dirty food on the floor, empty tables filled with dirty dishes Everything was extremely dirty to the point that I didn't even want to go to the bathroom because if I saw how dirty the restaurant was I thought to myself I don't want to experience the restroom. no food, rude, terrible service and extremely dirty Definitely will never come back to his place again Gave one star but if I could give 0 I definitely would read more

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Need to be very careful.. i went there today there's a lot of Bugs all over the food when i talked to the manager She said yes we know it's a very dirty place will be calling the health department on Monday read more

The food was alright. Nothing great or memorable. The service was horrible. No one came to refill our drinks or take our used plates until the very end when the server heard me complaining. The floors were wet and I almost slipped several times. There weren't any wet floor signs in the back room where we were seated. there was one sign in the corner not very visible. I told the cashier that they should probably put another wet floor sign out and she acted like it wasn't her problem and didn't give a damn about people's safety. The servers were dropping trays of drinks and plates and cups left and right. We wont be back to say the least. read more

Real review 3.5. I was surprised with the quality of the food. I typically don't like going buffets bc i feel like you loose quality with quantity. Good for big parties. Reasonable price dinner was around $14. Lots of seafood, made to order noodle bar, sushi. read more

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Yes, I've heard the criticisms. And yet, whenever I go there, I'm so pleased. It's as if I'm more pleased with each successive visit. I'm just going crazy for Mongolian barbecue! It's so healthy, and I love my recipe. And they know what to put on the sauce to make it still very healthy and tangy and delicious. And I keep getting that same server, and I was finally able to get her name. It is Zhou Xue. I think it's pronounced Shou Zoo. She has long hair, kind of half blonde. She has such a great smile, so warm and sincere, and they're very accommodating, including the manager. Not only that, I love the chocolate mocha opera cake. It's such a great treat to eat here that I always look forward to having my meal there. read more

Food was terrible. I would not recommend any of the food. Nothing was warm and the teriyaki chicken was raw.

wow -- I have never been to a dirty Chinese buffet as this one. Everything was over cooked except for the fried rice which was mushy due to too much water. The bathrooms were worst than a pubic beach bathroom and I am shocked how they don't have anyone checking up on it. I am also shocked how the waitress's were grabbing desert off the trays and walking around eating as they were waiting on tables. Never again will I eat here. If I could leave a 1/2 star I would. read more

A below average buffet that actually has lots of business. And I mean lots. Like crowded most evenings. A classic example of quantity over quality of course. Non-Yelpers?? Most likely, but who knows. I was shocked how bad it was. Not so much bad, but so, so flavorless. I consider myself to be pretty forgiving. I remember things were good here back several years ago. I brought my mom here at least 3-4 times and it was very good. Look, most Chinese buffets won't be great but at least decent. It's a once in a while craving for us. I searched and searched and only found maybe 3 items that I sorta liked. I then went to the Mongolian grill area where they stir-fry anything you give to them on a plate. I walked away for a minute to get another item, so once I got my plate I went to sit down and realized my shrimp was given to someone else... The beef and everything else was there but I was craving a little surf n turf.. Dang, can't even get what you gave them on a plate to cook. The sushi was actually one of the best choices looking back at the experience. They had several types that were made fresh, which is more than I can say about the rest of the food. I don't know what happened but, we're done with this place. read more

We've been a regular at China Super Buffet for many years especially because the La Mesa one has more to offer than El Cajon. I think with COVID it's been changing some of the dishes because there's no more ribs, just pieces of rib in the same sauce but, since the slices are so small they get as hard as rock. The deserts have changed and I know it's to save money, along with the entrees, so there's fewer heated dishes or that were supposed to be heated or at least have been for the years we've been going there; just cold. I honestly, don't know if it's okay to keep meats and seafood at room temperature. I was really surprised when my sweet and sour chicken was cold and we always go about 2 hours after opening so that we know it's all fresh and hot. The sushi is still wonderful and they also have the cook there to make your special meal. I hope that doesn't change. For the cost of the buffet it's still a real bargain; sushi alone is so expensive. But, my favorites aren't there anymore, so, we'll probably venture to new places. read more

China Super Buffet - a plate of food on a table - Chinese Near Me - La Mesa, California

I would vote it a 0 starts but I can't. The food was hard, stale, and cold. The service was alright they didn't come pick up the plates so the other plates wouldn't fit in the table. The area was pretty clean but the seating area was weird. Do not waste your money here! read more

I am very not happy with the customer service at this place I will never go back because of The staff. They were very rude to my family and myself personally. I am 8 months pregnant and the man made a comment saying I count as 2 big twins after I corrected him that I'm Not having twins!!!!! Then we asked For a larger table when a party with the same Number had a large table but they told us no.., & then I asked if the sushi had imitation crab and no one could answer my simple basic question!!!! And I never got my Diet Coke. We came here for my mother in laws birthday and we were all in a bad mood once you got here. I work customer service and would never treat people this poorly. The food isn't that great either. I'm sure the owner will ignore this but for people Considering eating here with family I suggest you go somewhere else. I wish I can give no stars!!!! read more

Not good save your money. The service was whatever the food was not great and the price was a lil to much for the food. I know it's a buffet but I rather save my money. read more

**HEALTH VIOLATION** The photo speaks for itself. If they have no problem with dust in obvious areas like this, you could only imagine what it's like in hidden areas like the kitchen and the food they serve. Some of the food we had were cold. There was even a health inspector while we were there and she was measuring the food temperatures. The manager looked stressed out and that's not a good sign. He was also rude to us. Overall, we didn't have a nice experience there and wouldn't recommend it to our friends or family, both because of the manager's bad customer service and the health violation! read more

China Super Buffet - Chinese Near Me - La Mesa, California

I'm living in San Diego for more than a decade and decided to finally try this restaurant. The last Asian buffet dinner I had was in Ramsey NJ, the Grand Buffet, so I will compare the two in my review. For starters, the meal cost only $2 more than I paid in NJ a decade ago, so this is good! The seafood at the buffet in my opinion was excellent. Clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, and three styles of fish. Wow! The clams were not raw, but since they must have been imported it's probably a good thing. The sushi selection was amazing, and there was someone preparing pasta, sorry noodle dishes freshly cooked. The restocking was excellent for as soon as an item on the buffet was low, it was quickly replenished. The only negatives I can give (when I compare this to the Grand Buffet) was the following: The ribs, although very meaty, were more of a BBQ restaurant style and not the Chinese Spareribs I was accustomed too. There were also no boneless ribs offered, although they had these shish kebob items which contained roasted pork. Tea is served differently here as well. When ordering Chinese tea in NJ, it's served in a metal pot. When you've finished the pot, you open the lid and it's replenished at no charge. Here, it's served by the cup. A great experience in my opinion! read more

The lunch buffet is from opening until 3 at $9.99 with the dinner buffer at $13.99. Sunday's and holidays are $13.99 all day. China Super Buffer also offers to go which is cool. The things I like about here is that it does the job of getting you full and it has a lot of variety. You can find items ranging from sushi, "mongolian bbq", chinese food, pizza, crab legs, cha siu, and a selection of desserts. For a person who doesn't eat seafood, there's definitely something for everyone. So the cons... yes the price is cheap but it reflects on the food. My visit here was that the servers were just hanging around looking at their phones. Parts of the restaurant smelled of feet. Lastly, the food was either old or stale... but it does the job. read more

Excellent for what it is. This is not a 5 star dining experience. It is a great Chinese buffet. They have a huge variety of tasty food. Where is my favorite Chinese Buffet? I hope you are open soon. The sushi, stir fry, peanut butter chicken.... mmmmmmmm read more

I must update my review. This used to be my favorite Chinese food place. But since they reopened the food is cold, doesn't look fresh, the cleanliness of the facility is poor. And some of the customer service is lacking. I am really hoping that they read these reviews and make some changes. I'll try back again in a few months to see if they make things better. I'm really hoping that I'll be able to update this review back to my previous four stars read more

Dinner starts at 3pm - $14.99. Drinks are extra - $1.75. They have signs posted in front if several items letting you know there's an extra charge if you paid for lunch and are still eating during dinner. The food was fresh. Customer service was "meh". Like the other reviews - they arent very engaging with the customers. You have to ask for drink refills. We ordered a hot sake - it was barely warm and the sake glasses were chilled. That made no sense. We are our fill, ending the visit at the chocolate fountain, dipping fruit and other treats. We agreed we'd go back. read more

The service is horrible. They do no ask to refill your drink, they're so rude. The food is okay but not the greatest. I seem to come back because this is the only Chinese buffet near by. They need nice and better workers. read more

First this place went down hill the food so yahky only thing was good the hot pepper one of the workers was running I almost got hit never come back read more

This place needs to get the award for most improved! I used to go here a lot several years ago, and it was always good. But the last time I went, about six months, they were HORRIBLE! I went back the other day for lunch, and the quality I came to expect before was back! The food was very fresh, very tasty. The one exception was the battered chicken for the orange chicken. It was dry and overcooked. And they've inexplicably done away with the best item on their previous menu, the salt and pepper wings. I especially was impressed with their sushi, which was very fresh and tasty. The ice cream machine is up and running now, too - it wasn't before. I will start going back on a regular basis. The problems seem to be resolved. read more

Here are the standards: Vegas Buffets - $50 Barona - $35-40? This one - $15 For that price, this place is a gem :) they offer the standard buffet type of foods. Some notable ones are: - coconut shrimp - roast beef - fried frog legs - dynamite mussels/shrimp (FANTASTIC!!) - orange chicken What's special about them? - warned crab legs - stir fry station with fresh beef, chicken, and shrimp. Customer Service - 4 stars Docked the 2 stars because it's not the same as the Vegas level buffets, and this place lacks the variety that I would get at other higher end buffets. It's not great, but it's not horrible. However, definitely worth the very cheap price of $67 for 4 - tax included. read more

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Let's be honest... it's a buffet. Buffet food in general is not gonna be S tier. But it wasn't so bad !! Their cream cheese wontons were the best thing there.. so good. They had a lot of options and I'm content with the experience (First time being there ever). They have a chocolate fountain that was cool. The price is 17.99 per adult not a bad price. read more

Nowhere in the San Diego area will you find the variety and quality of food for a more reasonable price. Great hospitality and very clean. There is only culinary enjoyment to be had here. read more