It was okay. A friend of mine took me to this buffet. I did not find anything special. Service and food were okay. Although no one came to ask if I would like a drink refill of hot tea, they were attentive to collecting the dirty dishes. It had a typical selection of food. The place was average in cleanliness. It's OK if you are hungry and looking for a buffet place in the area. But I would not choose this as a place to make a memorable trip. There's not much to complain about, but it's not an unforgettable place. read more

Food is decent. They do not put out much at times and the variety can be lacking depending on the time and day of the week. Overall, the service is great and the staff are really nice. read more

Always great choices and service. Also accommodating for groups. Thumbs up! You can't go wrong!

Hiya, I always come here with my family. A family of five can literally eat here and eat till they are full, which is great. The bill is a bit... excessive for a little over $100 but I see why cause inflation, etc. The servers USED TO do a not so good job -- but NOW do a great job refilling drinks and making sure there are hot /cold plates of food to be served on the serve yourself buffet platters as soon as there is low food. The ambiance is probably chilling to some cause there isn't music playing in the background but I consider it chill--I like that there isn't music playing in the restaurant so you can hear your family members talk to you. The ambiance you want in a restaurant is yours to create. ALSO, I love their fish tanks, it's always nice to look at that when I come in or leave. I'm practically in love with their chicken skewers and sushi bar. I adore the hell out of their strawberry cake they make. Maybe my only critique is the first row of sushi--on the left hand side you see when you pull up-- had a bite of it and immediately did not want it. maybe it had been sitting out for too long--the rest of the sushi /food in restaurant was amazing though. read more

For years I lived in the area and enjoyed dining in and taking out, but recently I was there for a take out order and had a horrible experience. As I traveled home, I enjoyed dining on one of the chickens-on-a-stick. When I reached my place and opened the container, a large roach jumped out! I felt ill, knowing I consumed food from the same bag the roach delved. Sorry, but after an experience like this, I cannot think about ever returning. read more

I'm usually not a fan of buffets, however have to say I was very impressed with this place. It was $24.95 for adults on the weekend. We were debating whether to come here or not but decided to give this place a shot. This place was already very busy on a Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Seafood galore! If you like shellfish or seafood this is your place! They have Cajun boiled seafood, ginger scallion crabs, fried shrimps, fried calamari, all your other Chinese stable, and even a sushi bar! I have to say everything was actually really fresh! I was very impressed by how tasty and fresh their Ginger and scallion crabs were. What really also so stood out was how good their sushi was. I'm not talking about omakase good but it was actually better than a lot of sushi places for takeout that I have been to. Their are rice was nice and chewy, not too soft and not too hard and the insides was full with flavors. The fried calamari, fried shrimps, fried vegetable spring roll, chicken broccoli were all very tasty. I was honestly impressed by the high turnover rate and how fresh everything was. Service was decent. Honestly the great spot, definitely do check this place out if you want to stuff your face in the area. read more

For $13 lunch buffet, I would say this is a great value. You get what you are paying for. The ambiance is very basic, no frills. The food is comfortable to your typical Chinese take out: lo mein, chicken with broccoli, fried dumplings and egg rolls, but they also have a few sushi roll options as well as fruit and vanilla soft serve ice cream. Don't expect anything more than what you're paying for and you won't be disappointed! This is definitely NOT a date spot, but just a quick, cheap meal. The staff come around often to fill up your cup with water or tea. They also have a large parking lot. They have a ramp for those in a wheelchair/ scooter. read more

Hard Wok Buffet - Sushi - Chinese Near Me - New City, New York

First time visiting. Recommend by our dear friends. Originally against going due in part to the many negative reviews! We arrived early. The place looked clean and very orderly. Food look fresh and warm/hot where necessary. We are quite picky, so we chose with caution. The sushi looked great, not many selections, but enough to satisfy! They even had oysters on the half shell! The usual Chinese buffet selections; Shrimp, chicken, bbq ribs, crab legs and more. Plenty of fresh fruits as well as tasty desserts! The room filled up within a half hour of our arrival and the food kept on coming from the kitchen. Not once did I feel that anything looked out of place or questionable. For the price, you certainly will get your money's worth! Will not hesitate to visit again! read more

Let me start with we had good food and everything tasted fresh. The welcoming when we entered was alright not very thrilled to see us come when we came in. While I was eating with my girlfriend her cup was empty and they filled it and mine was about to be empty and didn't even bother to fill it. The waiter seemed to have some attitude and everything was rushed. Then while I went to pay I was going to leave and the waiter said "no tip?" and I was shocked that I was being asked when the service was not good. I always tip but this time it was not good and the waiter was forcing to give tip and I did not feel comfortable because that was not respectful when he was not helping us. read more

We finally went on Saturday and I was very disappointed. The food was very mediocre and honestly not worth the trip. I've been wanting to try for a long time and was told by many it was great! If you are a foodie and appreciate amazing Chinese cuisine this is not the place. If you are looking for a quick basic variety then this is for you. The service was "ok" ... we ordered drinks and never got asked again if we wanted refills. Again .... It wasn't horrible but it wasn't great Going but what I was told from other people I expected much more of a selection of choices. read more

Iv'e been meaning to write this review for some time, because frankly I eat here at least once a month if not more with my PIC (Partner in Crime). She has Dr's appointments up here that I am her Chauffeur for, and I'm gonna just lay it out here--- I don't think the Dr's are helping though, she's still a 10ft batsh** crazy Bronx Redhead! I mean, so am I only not as tall and not from The Bronx LMAO - but she buys me lunch every time I drive her to the Dr's, and I love this place. First- I always grab a plate of fresh fruit, the fruit here is really sweet especially if they have cantaloupe or strawberries. PIC usually goes up first to get her stuff and then picks the stuff out that can kill her, like shrimp, scallops, mushrooms and gosh knows what else- but she hasn't died yet, so we are good! HEYYYY (big thumbs up)!! I go for the soups, the veggies and the BBQ pork, the egg rolls and dim sum items, I basically try everything, to see if there is anything new I haven't had before with my usual favorites-- but then I get nice plate of the mussels and the clams and proceed to eat those babies to my hearts content. However, it never fails, and somewhere in between this, PIC has me go to the sushi bar area with her and point out what she can and can't eat. See what a good friend I am??? For YOU my Yelp friends who has seen PIC and I at Elite events that are +1, you know how we are, it's hard to miss us, we love life and it's quite comical at times. We usually spend a few hours here to eat and enjoy our food without rushing, just chilin' and getting caught up an life and also to let the traffic die down before we head back to home in NJ. PIC and I have never experienced a bad meal here and she is still alive, so cross contamination hasn't been an issue for her either. Prices for eating here, is about average for a buffet and our servers have always been polite and attentive. We'll be back next month!! read more

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The food here is just simply not good. Szechuan beef very chewy and stringy. The chicken also had a strange flavor to it. The pork it was very tough and the sauce just tasted off. Some of the mixed vegetables broccoli snow peas and other vegetables were OK. The brown and white rice were pretty good. But how can you screw up rice. The shrimp and other seafood was strange tasting didn't taste quite right like it was a few days old or more. Did I mention it's$24 oh my God.I definitely would not recommend coming here. Just try one of the other good Chinese restaurants in Rockland County like Szechuan garden in Nanuet. Order a few dishes for the lunch time special and you'll be 1 million times happier, Plus you'll have more money in your pocket. You could get three lunch specials And have plenty of good food to take home. read more

This resturant was perfect for my group of 30. ver clean the waiters were attentive and the food was delicios. i will return again hoping to get the same service as first time. not many vegan options read more

I was there for grabbing some to-go containers. About 20-30 mins after they opened for lunch on a week day. Not only was the food fresh - certain things were done right. For example - There was a shrimp and vegetable dish - Every shrimp was cleaned properly/thoroughly. No poop shoots etc. Honestly not sure why people complain about it. For $7 per lb for take away - It's a great option to get something to eat. read more

Wow, how did I go from 5 stars to one? The huge price change. My sister and I visited on Sunday. We usually visit on the weekends. The last time I was here, my check was $26. On Sunday, a dinner for my sister (who is 13 years old) and I came up to friggin' $43? How?!? Just for that, they just lost a customer. They *always* see me. I am *always* there and I tip wonderfully. But why would a dinner for two people come up to $43? I might as well have went to a damn restaurant. read more

Was in West Nyack two weeks ago and was treated for dinner at this place on a Friday night. Busy night but no wait. Place was clean. Enjoyed the food specially the seafood, specifically the crabs. read more

Always freshly prepared with many fresh choices. The sushi is good with several different types. There is a full salad bar with lots of vegetables and fruit. The dessert selection is one of the best I have seen for a buffet. Soft serve ice cream, too. read more

Solid buffet. Not as many choices but each item is decent or better. I prefer taste over large assortments. 3 crab dish variations are the main draw. I'm happy I'm not too close to this spot since I'd be there too often! read more

I have been going to this Buffet all my life! Literally never gets old, have eaten some of my best meals here! I can never complain about the sushi, it is super fresh and you can taste every individual ingredient in there, it isn't like mush like other sushi buffet places. it is extremely family friendly and is never too crowded. it is very spacious and comfortable. the sushi keeps me on my toes because every time i go, there are new delicious options! i recommend the sushi bar, the spicy chicken wings, chicken and broccoli, and the donuts. absolutely incredible place. hands down my favorite buffet. read more

This isn't the largest buffet but what they do offer is very fresh and well stocked! There is a good selection of many items. I enjoyed myself too much as I ended up sampling several additional items. The sushi was limited though acceptable and very fresh. Prices are in the pictures below. The staff was friendly and there were plenty. They seem to have it well organized to keep things moving, whether it's adding food or cleaning up its quick and efficient. A big plus. I'll definitely return! read more

Food is cold and discussing I will never come here.What they served cold from a buffet clearly nobody is regulating temp here the Heath department need to come here and look at this place everything is cold. I'm disgusted.if I could give you a zero I would. The cold sushi was good so I'm gonna change my rating to a 2. read more

Hard Wok Buffet - Crap food - Chinese Near Me - New City, New York

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This Buffet is very good I would recommend it. The service is very good the people are very nice and they don't give you a attitude.I would say that sometimes they ask for tips.Over all this is a great place read more

I gave it another try last night, even though I promised myself I was done with this place. And it really is sad how a formerly solid choice in the buffet arena has just gone down the crapper. Avoid this place, it will disappoint you greatly. read more

Worst buffet in the area. Food was inedible. Go 10 miles further to Grand Buffet in Ramsey NJ. You won't regret it. But you WILL regret going to Hard Wok. read more

This place is disgusting and and the bathroom is falling apart food was okay don't recommend stay away

I went here on November 17th. Delicious sushi.... I can't believe they had spare ribs! Yummy. The service was amazing, the fish were soooo cute in the tank. I. Love this buffet sooooooo much! Try it read more

Good food and tastes different types of meals we can eat how much we want unlimited every one must go there and try

My boyfriend and I both got food poisoning this afternoon after we left, we were really excited to go there but now we will never be back. Food was not hot at all, and mediocre at best. Truly disappointed. read more

Soo as a general rule of thumb, I like Chinese buffets. And at times love them (Capital Buffet, Albany NY) But unfortunately not this time... None of the food tasted as good as it looked, and it didn't look that great. The dishes looked dry, overcooked and pale in color/presentation. They even managed to ruin classics like chicken on a stick... never had it taste like this, and that's not a good thing. I only enjoyed one item on my plate. Im honestly worried I'm gonna get sick. It would be sad if it's less pleasant leaving, than it was going on... this place was horrible. read more

Hard Wok Buffet - Chinese Near Me - New City, New York

For an Asian buffet in Rockland County, I would say this is definitely one of the better options out there, considering how there aren't many options to begin with. My parents and I have been coming here for years now and found that it survived well compared to other buffets that opened within its vicinity. I can tell while eating here that there are quite a few regulars here so it shows good traction. The service has always been nice and the variety and quality of food they offer is great! As for the food, they offer a variety of Japanese and Chinese food, both offering hot and cold bars. This includes egg drop soup, fried dumplings, egg rolls, fried rice, general tso chicken, bbq pork spare ribs, shrimp and broccoli, an extensive sushi bar, asparagus, sautéed string beans, canned and fresh fruit, dessert cakes and soft serve ice cream...just to name a few. All is pretty fresh and they refill the food constantly. If you are looking for something quick and easy and are in the area, I would give Hard Wok a try. Needless to say, this is one of my main options when eating out with parents who only prefer to eat Asian food. read more

the last time I was here was before the pandemic. not much has changed. today, some of the food was inedible and some dishes are not warm. the wonton soup was tasteless. they should do a better job. read more

This place is pretty decent and has a good selection of typical buffet food as well as healthier veggies on the side (e.g. Salad bar, Sauté Spinach). For $17, it's a great deal to get all you can eat seafood (excellent crabs BTW), meat, noodles, rice, soup, veggies, fruits, and dessert. The owner even told the kitchen to make extra food for us when we came in very late one night. At the end of the day, this is definitely above average for your typical Chinese buffet and very reasonable for the price. read more

Wasn't really impressed with the Hard Wok. The food was just ok, the buffet was not replenished that quickly and the dinner options really weren't that good. I found that while the kids were able to get multiple plates, I was basically only able to eat tiny samples of each item. This was in part because I did not like what they had and in part because I only felt like trying the food. Overall, the Hard Wok was not a good value for my money and I would probably go somewhere else for a fun dinner with the kids. read more

You know when the reviews are 50/50-- what do you expect!! Food was ok Some was cold but most was ok The winner and reason they got 3 whole stars is THE DESSERTS!!! No kidding best ice cream at a buffet ever! The coffee flavored cake actually tasted like coffee! So to end a very bad day (not restaurants fault I know) we had mediocre food and good ice cream read more

Bad food and dirty in general, food isn't good and not many options, sushi is alright counters loomed grimy floors felt sticky, gave two of my friends upset stomachs. Will not come back, Grand Buffet or flaming grill in Newburgh Is a little cheaper and has much better food, better selection and cleanliness. read more

This place is kind of expensive for the quality of food that you get. It's pretty average Chinese food and you can definitely find something better for the same price. Adult buffet is $16 per person which I think is kind of steep for the average buffet selection. You also have the option of carry out for the buffet which costs around $7 per pound. That might be more worth it rather than sitting there and paying way more. There's a large parking lot outside and plenty of seating inside. They'll definitely be able to seat a large party. The service is okay. Honestly I would just go here for carry out because I don't think sitting there for the buffet is worth it. It's an okay option when you're too lazy to cook something. read more

Hard Wok Buffet - The carry out option is more worth it, in my opinion, rather than the sit in buffet - Chinese Near Me - New City, New York

This buffet is one of the worst I have been to. The food is not fresh. There is a very low variety of food. And low-quality food. I would say it is really not Worth coming here, you will be disappointed with the few dishes that they have. If they had more fresh food, higher quality food, more seafood and more variety of dishes, and generally more food than it would be a different story. Hopefully they improve or get new management to change things up. read more

Mediocre food comes at a high price at this establishment. Food wasn't bad by any means, but it certainly wasn't worth twenty-two dollars a person. Came here with my parents because we pass this place all the time and have gotten curious over the years. Now, when we pass it, we can all say that we have been there and done that. It is a one and done type of restaurant, not somewhere I could see anyone making a habit of. Service is good, but again, nothing justifies 22 dollars for mediocrity and a lack of variety. Good service and okay food, atrocious prices. Circling back to the lack in variety, the salad bar was incomplete, and to fill in the gaps, several dishes repeated in different places. Don't visit Hard Wok if you're expecting anything better than mediocrity! read more

Trust yelp. When it has only 2 or 3 stars, Thera a good reason. Pass the salt and the soy sauce because I cannot find the flavor without it :( read more

fish is bad. eat from the ocean. veggies were too chewy. the only saving grace was the pizza and that was because you're eating dough that absorbs the bad taste from your mouth. will not be coming back again. read more