We had an absolute favorite Chinese Buffet located at Knapp's Corner that closed several years ago…read more Most if not all Chinese buffets we've encountered since were simply not appealing. That is until we discovered Tokyo Buffet and Grill. We went for a late lunch/early dinner and were happy to see a large variety of dishes in smaller trays that were frequently replenished giving at the illusion you food hasn't been sitting out all day. I noticed staff continually checking the many serving tables and bringing out what was needed. Imagine a comprehensive Chinese restaurant menu plus add sushi and desserts. We pretty much gorged ourselves especially me as I wanted to really get a good sampling. No room for desert but that's OK! My wife and I loved everything and decided we CAN start going back to Chinese buffets because this one is pretty good! Services were quick to clear used plates and bring refills. My understanding is they have even more offerings during dinner hours. We will have to come back later in the day next time. So glad to have found this place!

The seafood was horrendous but whoever was working the deep frier that night was kissed by god. I…read moremean it was truly incredible whoever was frying all that stuff up.

This is not a dine in Chinese place...but it is MY FAVORITE! I have been going here since I was a…read morekid and have no complaints. I have read all the one star reviews on here and I don't understand what they are talking about...NEVER EVER had a bad meal here in all my 24 years of life going to this restaurant.

Good food but the place is filthy inside. Egg rolls are always so greasy but everything I have…read moreever had there is good. And fast prep.

Fast no fuss great Chinese takeout. We had been searching since we moved here for a go to Chinese…read moreplace and I think we found it. I asked for extra spicy and they took that personally I think it was blistering hot but still delicious. Staff was super friendly on the phone and at pickup.

We stumbled upon China 1 while shopping in Rockford. The place is primarily take out, but when I…read moreasked if we could sit and eat, they were very accommodating. The staff was nice and friendly. Took out order, provided excellent service. We started with soups. The hot and sour was not to our liking, the egg drop was decent, but the wonton was amazing. Everything else we ate was very good. Fried rice, orange chicken, shrimp lo mein, and cashew chicken were all excellent. Egg rolls were crispy on the outside and quite tasty. Next time we are in Rockford, we will be back.

A Chinese restaurant locally owned by a couple for decades! Great customer service, and respect for…read morethe cuisine. From the sound of it, it sounds like the only workers here are the owners and it shows they put time into their craft. They currently aren't open for dine-in so if you'd like to try their food you must order to-go. The food is a bit more on the expensive size compared to other restaurants, but we do have leftover big enough for another lunch! We loved the crab rangoons and it had a nice crunch to it as well as ample filling. Sweet n Sour is the same flavor you'd find anywhere else. The Egg Drop soup was nice and hot, and even had some bits of chicken in it which is surprising considering it's only $3 for a cup. I tried the Hunan Shrimp and it came with white rice. Very filling, with a traditional recipe. Shrimp are small but very juicy, and plenty of vegetables to fill you up on! My fiancée tried the General Tso Chicken and said it was delicious and tender. The chicken is chewy, which is different from the typical crispiness you'd find at Panda Express or some other franchise, so it depends on your preference on how you get orange chicken! She was completely stuffed and made a comment on how she thinks she has enough for lunch AND dinner tomorrow. Overall if I'm spending a few more bucks to get Togo food here over Panda Express and it's going to be more food AND going to a local family business, I feel it's worth that premium. Highly recommend giving them a try if you can, but be prepared for the food coma!

Really good, authentic food. The owners are really nice and take time to talk to their customers…read more They're macarons are the best Ive ever tasted.

It's our neighborhood Chinese place. Some items taste better than others, but the owner is kind and…read morehardworking. The price to food ratio is a good value. The store supports the local schools with all the posters hanging up. The food is MSG free. Things that taste good that you should order: crab Rangoon with a side of sweet and sour sauce, seafood combination, garlic chicken, chicken lo'mein, and sesame chicken. Things to avoid: Mongolian beef (not tasty at all), some of the egg rolls break in the oil and don't cook properly, and their sweet and sour chicken is dry with sauce on the side to dip in. I prefer their white rice to their fried rice. This establishment is not updated. It has the same furniture probably since they've opened. Most people get takeout. If you call ahead you won't be stuck waiting as they can get busy. Cash or check only- so visit the ATM before you pick up your food.

This is Chinese food tailored to chicken-eating Dutch CRC people who like to think they're cultured…read morebecause they "like Oriental food". Nice people own it and work there for sure. However this is on par with McDonalds in terms of "well, it's edible".

This place tastes very good! The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The service was…read morefriendly, and the overall experience was excellent. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for great food and a welcoming atmosphere.

Close to my office, FANTASTIC food that doesn't leave you feeling heavy and gross after, great…read morelunch specials, smiling service.

Wow this place is a hidden gem! The portions are very generous and the prices are very fair. This…read moreis just a short drive from Rockford over to Sparta . Sparta is a little hidden gem. This is a little bit hard to find this location it is in a strip mall to the right of the family fare grocery store. It is hidden with not a lot of signage but it is there in the strip mall to the right. I would say that the only downfall of this place was that it did not take American Express. If you want to be a restaurant you should take American Express. We had the pork dumplings and two eggrolls which they say are homemade. They were both very good and then the chicken special which was really just sweet-and-sour chicken but a very generous portion of it with some extra veggies. My girlfriend had some Thai chicken noodles that she said were not very flavorful. Perhaps they weren't Thai spice but rather were moo goo gai pan. Nonetheless it came with a boatload of rice and my family chicken was enough to feed two people easily.

I grew up eating here with my family because it was always the closest Chinese restaurant to our…read morehome. I recently moved back to Sparta and was excited to come back, but unfortunately the food just isn't what I remember. The staff have always been incredibly kind and welcoming, customer service has never been the issue, and that's still true today. Everyone has always been friendly, which is one of the reasons we kept coming back over the years. Unfortunately, the food quality the last two times I've been has been really disappointing and doesn't compare to how it used to be. I spent around $40 on this visit, and both meals were lacking sauce. The chicken was somehow both dry and fatty, and the rice was overcooked and slightly mushy. I ordered a combination platter and asked to substitute fried rice, which they've done for my family many times in the past. Instead, I received a regular entrée, so I didn't get the egg roll that comes with the combination platter. I also ordered a small egg drop soup but was given a large container, and the soup itself was so thick that neither of us could enjoy it. I'm honestly disappointed because I remember this place being much better. I don't mind paying $40 for a good meal, but this wasn't one. Unless you're a local who doesn't want to make the 20-minute drive down Alpine, I'd recommend making the drive instead. Even Empire Buffet has been more consistent in my experience. I hate leaving reviews like this because I've always had positive interactions with the staff, but the food quality just isn't comparable to what it was years ago. I hope they can get back to the level they used to be because I'd love to become a regular customer again.

I went last year but I still feel like writing a review because it was so good. The selection was…read moredefinitely on the smaller side at lunch time but the quality and freshness was unquestionably the best Chinese buffet food I have ever had. Its 30 miles from me, so I can really only go there when I'm already in the area, which is very rare. Wish they were by Grand Rapids, they would put every other Chinese buffet out of business.

They've made things a lot better than they were before. But I don't really see myself returning…read more I've tried the buffet on two different occasions since it's opened under its new name and the younger generation has taken over management. Overall, food was pretty bland on both occasions. Egg rolls, just ok Fried rice, strange yellow color, tastes ok Crab rangoons, pretty good Orange chicken, pretty good Sesame chicken, just okay Broccoli chicken, just okay Lo mein, just okay - I'm not a fan of thicker noodles Deep fried shrimp, kind of tough Egg drop soup, just okay, very bland The warm food in the center stations appears to be tended regularly by employees, keeping things full and fresh. The sushi bar I would avoid, especially the raw sushi. It appears to sit out for long periods of time, avocado has turned dark green brown. I avoided any raw sushi after I saw flies landing on it. The most unpleasant part of my experiences was listening to employees playing on their phones while trying to sit down to a meal. We were sat in the same area both times towards the back. I'd ask to be sat in the front dinning area if we ever go back.