Golden Chinese Buffet

The food and the people that own it are amazing cooks and great customer service. Been going there…read moresince forever now!!

I have been getting takeout from this little place for years but the food quality is now very…read moreinconsistent. Prices went up and portions went down ( like everywhere else these days)! Service has always been good and the owners are very friendly.

Pineapple chicken before digging into it...

Wong's Chinese Kitchen & Oriental Shop - Pineapple chicken after digging into it. We literally had to get mineral rights to dig through that batter looking for chicken.

Pineapple chicken after digging into it. We literally had to get mineral rights to dig through that batter looking for chicken.

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Jade Garden

3.1(178 reviews)

2.0 mi

The food was amazing! I have a 3 year old and a 5 year old and they loved the food. The service was…read morewonderful. If I come back to Helena I'll be going back to Jade Garden.

Service is great and very friendly, and the restaurant is impeccably clean…read more The food is a solid 3. The hot and sour soup was great. I had the combo F with chicken, shrimp and vegetable. It was very goopy. The shrimp tasted nice, but the chicken was covered in an unidentified sauce. This was later identified as "almond gravy" - it was tasteless and simply added goop and sogginess to the chicken. The chicken itself was cooked well, as were the shrimp. The fried rice was fairly generic and required soy sauce. So, the meal was just fine. But, rather pricey for being fairly mediocre.

Combo F.

Gluten free and soy free orange chicken! Yay!

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It was delicious!

Sesame Wok

3.9(85 reviews)

36.1 mi

I always enjoy stopping here for a visit and fantastic good food. Sit back and relax and enjoy…read more thanks again! Service is remarkably simple and friendly.

There aren't any Asian options in the area, and Sesame Wok was just a quick walk away from my work…read moresite, and a better option than McD's. I was a bit confused when I walked in as a couple was in front of me placing their order at the counter for dine in, so I thought it was counter service. However the gentleman who walked in after us, was seated. Anyway, I ordered the House Combination Chow Fun, which comes with pork, chicken, and shrimp. I'll be honest, it was a bit too oily for me. And the pork looked nuclear. Otherwise it had decent flavor. I'm not sure I would return...

Thai beef

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House Combination Chow Fun

Peking

4.4(47 reviews)

52.7 mi

I have eaten here for years. The family that owns and runs the…read moreRestaurant is super sweet and kind. Their food is the best!!!!

The person that takes the orders does not speak English and gets the orders all messed up, and then…read morewhen you hold them accountable about it they don't want to do anything... I will not be back that is not good business for a small community

Dining Room

Sweet and Sour combo

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Shrimp In Lobster Sauce

Asia Buffet

2.6(104 reviews)

48.1 mi

Food is delicious!! It's hard to find good Asian food around this area but this place hit the spot…read more. It's very clean and the service is great .

To the owner, if you are reading this: I hope you understand the seriousness of these complaints. I…read moreintend to report my concerns to the Butte-Silver Bow Health Department regarding the food conditions we observed and to the appropriate Montana authorities regarding customer treatment and the confrontation over tipping. If violations are found, you should be prepared for any enforcement action the authorities determine is appropriate, including possible closure for serious violations. I honestly had no intention of looking up this restaurant or leaving a negative review. As a fellow business owner, I understand that businesses have difficult days, and I don't take negative reviews lightly. However, what happened to my family was so unusual that I became curious and decided to read what other customers had experienced. I was shocked to find years of reviews describing aggressive tip demands, customers allegedly being yelled at, followed into parking lots, banned from returning, or refused service. Even more concerning were allegations of racial discrimination and mistreatment involving children, elderly customers, and families. Some reviewers described confrontations over children making small messes or customers leaving food on their plates. I cannot independently verify those allegations, but reading so many similar accounts after my own experience was disturbing. Montana Administrative Rule 24.16.3022(1) addresses voluntary tipping. Under this regulation, the decision to leave a tip, how much to give, and generally who receives it belongs to the customer. A tip is not something a restaurant owner is entitled to demand through intimidation. While I understand that asking for a tip does not automatically establish a legal violation, I believe the conduct described in these reviews deserves attention. Now, here is what happened to my family. My family and I are from California, and we stopped at Asia Buffet in Butte, Montana, while traveling. I've visited 48 states and several countries. California has large Asian communities and excellent Asian cuisine, but I've also visited states with very limited Asian dining options that offered much better food at lower prices. At this restaurant, several buffet trays were nearly empty, the food tasted terrible, and we barely ate. I considered walking out, but we had already paid before sitting down, and it was late. They charged $5 for my two-year-old, told us only one-year-olds eat free, and offered no senior discount for my older mother. I understand that different businesses have different pricing policies, but the overall value was disappointing. There were also many empty tables during our visit. I witnessed the man I understood to be the owner yelling at his cleaning employee. The employee lowered his head while being scolded, and I genuinely felt sad watching that interaction. This was a self-service buffet. Because of the poor food, lack of service, and rude behavior, we initially had no intention of tipping. However, my children had made a small mess, and I decided to leave something specifically for the cleaning employee. As I walked outside with my two-year-old, the man demanded a tip. Despite being upset, I went outside to get cash anyway. While I was standing beside our car counting the money, he ran outside toward our vehicle and began yelling at the window where my husband, older mother, and young children were sitting. I approached him with the cash in my hand and told him that I had intended to give him that money, but after seeing him run outside and yell at my family, I would not give him anything. He then calmly walked back inside. I've traveled to 48 states, and never once has anyone run after my family demanding a tip while I was already preparing to leave money for an employee. As a business owner myself, I understand the challenges of running a restaurant, including food costs, labor, and difficult customers. But none of those challenges excuse disrespecting employees or intimidating families over a voluntary gratuity. Montana's tipping rule recognizes that the customer makes the decision about a tip. I had every right to decide whether to leave money and whom I wanted to appreciate. I intend to ask the Montana Department of Labor & Industry to review whether any applicable rules were violated. Having limited competition in an area does not justify poor food quality, disappointing value, or mistreatment of customers. A business cannot demand appreciation from customers while failing to show them basic respect. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend Asia Buffet.

Cool painting

Always fresh

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The owner refuses the colored people at the entrance. He believes only whites give a tip to a buffet.

Panda Express

2.4(81 reviews)

1.9 mi

AN UPDATE It's been a while since I ate here and the…read moreexperience was horrible (I gave them just one star). I was in this area again, hungry and had cravings for Chinese, so decided to give them a chance to rehabilitate. WOW, big change. I could not believe. They IMPROVED a lot. The Shanghai steak, tender and juicy, just delicious. Veggies looked and tasted fresh. Just out off the steamer. Pot stickers were perfect. Everything tasted like HOME COOKED and not a fast food at all. The portions were very GENEROUS. Customer service was exceptional. Even though it was a lunch time and there was a line (moved fast), it took a blink of an eye to order the meal and pay. I really enjoy it today. Thank you guys very much. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is the previous experience (1 star)

took 20 minutes to get my food and there wasn't even a line when I walked in…read more I ordered brisket, half rice half noodles. She told me she'd have the brisket done in a few minutes while waiting for the brisket. She ran out of lo mein, which took an additional 10 minutes.

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Suki Cafe-Helena

3.6(125 reviews)

1.2 mi

Went for lunch and ordered two specials. The drunken noodles were definitely not traditional (…read morecracked pepper with thinner rice noodles ) but nonetheless pretty good. ---- Food ---- Drunken noodles: 4/5 spice with chicken 3 hand rolls: California, spicy tuna, salmon ---- Service ---- 5/5, polite ---- Ambiance ---- Quite crowded but quiet and easy to talk

The crunchy calamari appetizer was delicious!! The seafood fried rice lunch was spot on. Ordered 5…read morespicy! Delicious! Thanks, Tyler for the great service!

Beef fried rice

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The area

The Wok

4.0(4 reviews)

52.7 mi

Authentic taste & local. Service is friendly. Sweet & sour pork needs more sauce & sometimes tastes…read morefrozen or leftover. Prices are good considering the drive you would have to go to get authentic Chinese food

Not really "The Wok"... it's called Peking China. I have loved Chinese food for my entire life…read more(longer than I'd care to admit to), but I love this the most. It's not exactly fast, which is more than made up for in being fantastic. Everything takes between 20-30 minutes and tastes awesome, and whether you eat there or take it home/to your hotel, it's about the same wait and the high quality. A true family-owned and operated establishment, and I would recommend it to anyone. Good eats.

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Yat Son Restaurant

3.3(39 reviews)

4.3 mi

Is this fabulous restaurant ever going to open again? I have…read moredriven by but I don't see any updates. Does anyone know about them reopening?

Has a sign saying it's closed and hopes to reopen in early February. It's July. The place is empty.read more

If th neon is bright, get ready for Yat Sons that night.

What's left of my son's favorite carryout meal. Almond chicken, egg rolls and fried rice.

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Soho Asian Cuisine

3.2(96 reviews)

46.9 mi

Here's the lowdown on the Chinese place I ate at in Butte called Soho. It was the most amazing…read moredinner I've had with my wife in at least a year of eating out!! an excellent experience from start to finish. I would recommend anybody that enjoys Chinese food to give this place a try. My wife and I ate here on a Sunday night at 6 o'clock, and the food was off the hook. The manager was very polite and reserved and served us as if we were family. Was the first time I've ever ate there but I can assure you it won't be the last.

This is our favorite restaurant spot in Butte, especially after the Pekin Noodle Palace closed…read more Unfortunately, can't order Dumplings or Dim Sum here, but what they do have to offer is delicious. And they have Sushi!!! Yummy! Clean, friendly service, and an awesome view of the Continental Divide! We are from Butte, and love this SoHo Asian Cuisine Restaurant!

Snow Pea Chicken

Dirty tea pot

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Lunch shrimp special with noodles

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Ruofei M.

3 months ago

This shit is fucking horrible called the police on us because I said that shit looked ass and the mfs was touching me and shi. How can I give it a zero star read more

Mark M.

3 years ago

This is my kind of food but the quality isn't the best but I love the people and amount of good food I get here. I'm in love

James M.

2 months ago

love this place. good, hot food. love the server. very quick and friendly. great vibes.

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