My history with this establishment is a masterclass in disappointment, a decade-spanning saga of…read moredishonesty that I feel compelled to share. It began years ago on a Mother's Day, a celebration with my entire family--my wife, our four kids, and my mother. While the rest of us ordered from the menu, my mother opted for the buffet. The meal itself was a preview of the incompetence to come: reheated food with that distinct microwave sogginess and a pervasive smell of harsh chemical cleaner that clung to the takeout containers we requested for leftovers. The most memorable moment was when my youngest, barely a year old, nibbled on one of my mother's buffet donuts, and the owner's son, about seven at the time, ran screaming toward the kitchen--a foreshadowing of the chaos this place inspires. The true spectacle arrived with the bill. Not only had they charged us for our menu items, but they had the audacity to charge all six of us, including the children, for the adult buffet. When questioned, the staff who had perfectly understood our complex order suddenly couldn't speak a word of English. We told them exactly what we thought of their scam by never returning. A decade later, my son, nostalgic for a childhood he's misremembered, begged to celebrate a chess victory there. Reluctantly, I agreed. While he was away from the table, the lady owner accosted me at the booth, demanding to know why we'd been absent for so long. I looked her dead in the eye and said, "It's prime supper time on a Friday night, and you have two customers. We told you we didn't like being ripped off; we told you with our feet." Now, with that son grown and moved out, I made the fatal mistake of giving them one final chance. Some things never change. The food was as mediocre as ever, but the audacity had been refined into an art form. I was billed for sixteen wontons and received a paltry four. When I called to rectify the mistake, the same delivery service they proudly advertise suddenly became unavailable. They can deliver your food, but they can never, ever deliver on their promises. A perfect record of failure spanning ten years is almost impressive. Save your money and your dignity; this is a place that sees customers not as guests, but as marks.

Was very impressed with take out order. And was very reasonably priced for the amount each of the…read moreorder provided.

Huge portion sizes, food was made fresh and service was friendly and apologetic when it took a bit…read morelonger than expected. The pad Thai was disappointing and dry and not super authentic -- not recommended. But the chicken in the pad Thai was above average. We added some sauce at home and made it workable. The orange chicken was good and a hit with the kids. Lo mein was also a hit. Egg rolls were not our fave, too much roll/not enough filling. Cream cheese wontons were tasty.

New to the area so decided to stop in for dinner. Very quiet for a Saturday evening but the food…read morewas great. I enjoyed the quality of the beef and vegetables. Also big portions for the price. I was pleasantly surprised!

The food at this family owned restaurant is delicious! I've never had a bad meal here. And, the…read morefamily is so sweet! They've really become part of the community. I like ordering online (BeyondMenu) and picking it up about 20 minutes later.

Service was good. Very clean dining area. Meal was ready in a short time. Food was good and very…read morefilling. We will be coming back. Very busy with to go orders.

Hands down a must every time I visit. Tonight's choice was extra hot sesame chicken. Per the usual…read moreit was AMAZING. The vegetable beef soup is something I think about often when I'm traveling for work. The owners are super sweet and never make us feel rushed when we aren't sure what we want to try this time.

I suffering from celiac disease and therefore bought several items for pickup that were gluten…read morefriendly. Yes they were gluten friendly but they were just awful, and I ended up throwing most of my lunch in the trash. Just a note of caution for other celiac sufferers!

The dessert selection at China Buffet in Alexandria, MN was honestly one of the best parts of the…read morewhole meal. My team tried a bunch of different things, and there was a solid mix to choose from everything from classic cookies and cake to ice cream and fruit. What stood out the most to me was the banana and chocolate shit. That was easily my favorite. The sweetness of the banana mixed with the rich chocolate just hit perfectly, and it was something I kept going back for. It wasn't too heavy either, which made it even better after a big meal. Overall, the desserts were fresh, flavorful, and a great way to finish everything off. Definitely a highlight of the buffet, especially if you've got a sweet tooth.

This establishment has moved the location that this yelp address will send you to is now a pizza…read moreranch. You have to look for the other Chinese buffet that's in Alexandria to get to the right one.

Not much in the way of ambiance, the food makes up for the plain dining area…read more When I order my lunch and I always get an extra lunch plate for later.

Happened to be nearby and stopped here on a whim. Ordered the beef and broccoli and an eggroll. The…read morebeef and broccoli was very good, and the portion sizes were nice. I'm definitely getting two full meals out of this instead of one! The eggroll wasn't anything special and probably wouldn't order it again. Just a pre-prepped and deep fried frozen eggroll from Sysco I'm sure. I'll definitely be back though to try more of their menu!

This is absolutely one of my favorite bowls of Pho they don't give you a plate with basil and…read moresprouts. It's already added into the soup and it is absolutely delicious the combination.pho

Requested hot mustard for my egg roll. Nope. No soy sauce. It's these little things that make me…read morenormally just cook at home. Not terrible but just a little care would help.

I love their food... plenty in a serving size!! The house Fried Rice with shrimp, beef & chicken is…read moremy absolute favorite.

Very poor service. In fact, no service whatsoever! I would have liked some salt and water but the…read morewaitress never returned and she had my order wrong to boot. She never came back so I just ate what she brought me, However when I went to pay I told the gentleman about it and when he asked her about it they only spoke in Chinese and she seemed very beligerante. I will never eat at this place again!! Period.

I have been addicted to Chinese buffets since ce I was old enough to pay for my own meal. I…read morefrequent Chinese buffets as a preference when running errands and looking for healthy options. Full disclosure, I do not go to buffets for seafood due to allergies. I can only review the quality of the soups, stir fries, and staples. I can replicate most the American Chinese dishes at home. Service: We went during the afternoon on a Sunday. We were quickly seated by the waitress. We were quickly given our drinks. They have Pepsi products. The waitress kept our drinks refilled and checked in often. I was further impressed by the staff knowing regular patrons by name. The waitress greeted people of diverse backgrounds warmly. This is not common in most Chinese establishments. This is a gem! I was further impressed by the waitresses speaking Spanish and other languages. Just wow!! The buffet: I was impressed the warm plates and bowls. The plates were placed under the buffet. This one action prevents airborne contamination. I loved this! I have never seen this since elsewhere. This should be a requirement for all buffets. The food temperatures were hot! I wouldn't worry about this place when it comes to getting sick. I am a neat freak. I felt like they took extra effort to ensure a safe food temperature and hygienic utensils. Food quality: The hot and sour soup as well as the egg drop soup were nice and hot in temperature. Soup needs to be hot. There was just enough corn starch in the soups to thicken and not so much it solidified. The quality of the ingredients were apparent. I was further impressed by their offerings which are not typical of buffets. They offered baby octopus, cheese scallops kabobs, hunan beef with black bean sauce, and general two's chicken. The food is spicy as they should be! The cheese wonton were were well-balanced. Savory and sweet. The battered items remained crispy! If you are in the mood for Chinese, dont let the exterior scare you away. This is a great American Chinese option. I just moved to St Cloud and this is a place I plan on becoming a regular at.

When venturing in St Cloud area last month, we were craving Chinese food and saw this place for…read moredecent recommendations. We have our favorite buffets in the cities, so it's hard to compare. Not sure I would come back to this one again though. Here are the things we liked... the space was clean and revamped. I didn't love that the plates were under the bar near your knees. Super weird. I really enjoyed the pepper chicken (nice and crispy get in a good sauce) and also the coconut shrimp (it was really honey walnut shrimp without nuts). Overall, the space felt clean but the layout was annoying for the entry and the buffet bars. It was very tight. When in the area, we will probably try another place. Also, soda is not included... it's extra.