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Imperial China Buffet

3.4 (62 reviews)
ModerateChinese, Buffets
Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Good for kids
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Isaac O.

The food is really fresh and perfectly ready and cooked to. In the buffet, you can serve yourselves and have many foods you want, don't keep eating when your full but your getting my point. So yeah, this Chinese buffet is delicious and international food and outside China and the U.S. In a sushi bar, there is Japanese food and Korean and they're good too. I love this Chinese buffet.

Watertown, CT
Tom D.

Extremely average. Not to say that's bad (because I've been to plenty of sub-par Chinese buffets in my life), but everything was just OK. Nothing horrible, but nothing outstanding either. Everything tasted fresh & hot enough. Service was pretty standard. Wouldn't go out of my way to head back to Imperial China Buffet, but if I was in the area and hungry, I'd drop in again.

Sushi is pretty good!
Rosanna M.

All you can eat Chinese, sushi and hibachi at a great price! That's the best it will get. I have dined at this Chinese buffet ever since it opened up in the former Rite Aid site (yes, I remember that!). Some days the food is excellent, other days it's decent. I have went for lunch and dinner and there is not much of a difference from what they serve for lunch to what they serve for dinner, with the exception that crab legs and a couple other seafood dishes are added for the dinner time. If you want crab legs, you have to be alert for when they refill the tray. The tray gets empty in a matter of minutes (or sometimes seconds). The hibachi is excellent for picky eaters or for those who like to have a customized variety. The sushi is a hit or miss depending on the time you dine in, but still pretty good. The food is what you expect at a typical Chinese buffet, with your general assortment that includes sweet and sour chicken, boneless bbq pork, lo mein, fried rice, general tso's and a bunch others. The alcoholic drinks are good and they are CHEAP! Cheaper than other places that's for sure. During one of our visits, a couple family members ordered drinks and our bill was only around 50 bucks. Not bad! We have gone once around 8 at night and there were a good number of people there enjoying dinner. We probably finished and left around quarter past nine and people were still coming in. The food was still pretty good and fresh during that time. Every time I go to dine in, a lot of folks like to come and fill a takeout container with whatever their hearts desire. Definitely a great choice if you what some Chinese takeout with a lot of variety but without paying extra. Service is great. The waitresses like to chat with regulars but does not mind chatting with everyone. They are really good with refilling beverages, clearing the tables and bringing the check in a timely manner. Only one time the quality of service went down slightly, due to a table of diners who was giving everyone a hard time about the bill. If you don't have enough money on your debit card to cover your bill, please do not take it out on the staff! Seniors get the 10% discount on their bill, kindly let your server know and they will gladly adjust your bill to reflect the discount. Parking may be an issue at times as this buffet is in a strip mall. But there is never a wait for a table as it's a pretty decent-sized buffet. The decor, however, could use a little bit of updating, but who cares? You are there for the FOOOOOD!!! Fun fact: the owners of this buffet are related to the owners of Torrington Super Buffet. Happy eating!

This is everything. Literally everything ..in one container
Kirk M.

I think at this point we're all in agreement that "Chinese" food is basically just "American" food prepared by Chinese people. That being said, I like Chinese food, a lot. I'm not saying I eat it every week, but when I do eat it, I'm pretty fussy about it. I've blacklisted numerous Chinese places in the area for nothing more than a soggy rangoon, or a mushy noodle. One of the great things about this place is their ability to keep everything consistent, every time. With a buffet of this size, it has to be a challenge to keep everything on point, but they pull it off, every time. The buffet is expansive, and has just about every type of Chinese food that you can imagine. I can confidently say that I've tried 90% of it and never hated anything. I'm admittedly about 80% various meats most of the time, and not heavy into anything with seafood or veggies or anything, but I do make it a point to taste stuff...simply because it's a buffet. And everything has always tasted good. That being said, listen people...I shouldn't have to tell you to NOT eat Sushi at a Buffet, but I'm going to anyway. Don't eat the Sushi. If that's your thing, go across the street to Sakura. On the flip side though, the Hibachi service here is actually pretty awesome and a cool way to get that Hibachi feel without the whole rigmarole of sitting in a Hibachi place. But again, if you're totally into that, go across the street. If you're looking for a solid Chinese food take out or buffet experience, this place will not disappoint. Prices are more than reasonable, service is on point, and the food is exactly what you'd expect. If you're one of those snobby, arrogant American's that has "toured" China and "knows" "real" Chinese food, then you'll probably be disappointed. Which is okay, because you're probably a terrible person anyway.

SCORPION BOWL
Vanessa M.

ok so my boyfriend and I were doing our laundry one sunny afternoon at 3Js and needed to kill some time while our clothes were drying. So we decided to check out Imperial for drinks and appetizers. We sat down and immediately ordered beers and then we looked at the menu, looked at each other with our jaws dropped. I ran to the bar and canceled the beers and we ordered a scorpion bowl instead. This place is ridiculously inexpensive when it comes to cocktails! So we sucked down our delicious scorpion bowl, shared some potstickers (delish) and then took our buzz to the laundromat and had a blast folding our laundry! That's what laundry day should be like everytime! Side note: we did come back for the buffet and it is definitely worth it. Lots of options, sushi, grill & dessert also included in buffet price. Plan to come back and bring the kids in tow sometime.

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We decided to go-around 2pm. It was really great. Food was very fresh, not a lot of people. Service was great.

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Food was good for a buffet. Decent service. Priced average. Would go back if the area again.

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Great place to eat, large variety and the food was excellent and fresh. Nice dessert variety as well.

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Solid Great Family Resturant and People.....taste it than tell me about it. My Favorite lunch spot when I get good news

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clean, friendly staff, great covid safety measures, so happy they're back in business. The best place to go in Connecticut, period.

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Best buffet around town !!! Food is fresh and staff is super nice ! I love this place !!!

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Surprisingly good! Not the largest selection but everything I had was fresh, hot, and very tasty. Definitely will be back.

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La BoriChina - Waterbury, Connecticut…read more I saw someone mention La BoriChina and knew I had to check it out. Located at 105 Meriden Rd in Waterbury, Connecticut, this place serves Puerto Rican-Chinese fusion--a combination I've only ever had back on the island. I got up, dressed quickly, grabbed a coffee, and headed out, hoping for some fried chicken and Puerto Rican pork fried rice. The first thing that caught my eye was the drive-through. Around here, drive-throughs are usually just for fast food, so seeing one at a Puerto Rican-Chinese spot felt unexpected in the best way--like watching our food and culture evolve and progress. The building sits on a small incline, so watch your step when getting out of the car--the sidewalk has yellow-marked elevated sections. Outside, everything was spotless: no moss, no winter mess, and the parking lot was free of garbage. Walking in, the cleanliness continues: the front counter is large and brightly lit, bathrooms are to the left, and tables line both sides. It's mostly takeout-focused, but plenty of seating is available if you want to stay. Salsa music played, giving the space a warm, welcoming vibe that makes you want to linger. I even checked the restroom before ordering, and I was impressed--not just recently cleaned, but clearly maintained consistently. Ordering was easy. The employee was friendly, professional, repeated our order back, and handed over a buzzer. From our seats, I could see customers being helped quickly. The only wait was for the food itself--about 23 minutes. What we ordered (with prices): * Pork fried rice with pepper steak - $14.99 * Pork fried rice with pork chops - $14.99 * Garlic fried plantains - $5.95 * Three pieces of fried chicken with fries - $9.99 * Large passionfruit drink - $10.00 * Small piña colada with cherry - $8.00 * Coca-Cola - $2.79 * G100 to-go fee - $1.00 Desserts (ordered before leaving): * Coconut flan - $3.25 * Tres leches - $3.25 Subtotal: $6.50 Food impressions: * Pork fried rice with pepper steak: Rice was grainy (just how I like it) and pepper steak was soft and well-seasoned, though a couple pieces had cartilage. Fries came with it, but sweet plantains would've been a better fit. Rice needed a touch more salt, and fries were soft rather than crispy, though they tasted fine. * Pork fried rice with pork chops: Pork was soft, juicy, and pleasantly large. Well-cooked overall, though a little adobo, salt, or pepper would've elevated it. * Garlic tostones: Slightly soft but flavorful. * Fried chicken: Crispy without being overdone--the crunch was perfect, though could've used a pinch of salt. Portion sizes are generous. Two people could easily share one pork fried rice with pork chops. Drinks: The specialty drinks came from fountain dispensers, like a classic cuchifrito spot, and were cold and flavorful. I was especially pleased to see a fountain Acerola drink--a rare find I haven't even seen at the Cuchifrito back home. Prices were a bit high ($8 small, $10 large), but I'd still get them again, especially the passionfruit. I LOVE PARCHA! Service was consistently friendly. The employee who took my dessert order even complimented my handbag, and everyone behind the counter was sweet--eye contact always met with an immediate smile. Everything looked well organized and well-stocked, and all employees were well-groomed and clean. When we walked out, by the time we got to our car right in front, we could see them already cleaning the tables--talk about staying on top of things! And let me be clear--when I say clean, I mean abuela-and-all-the-Titi's-scrubbing-with-the-hose clean. The kind of clean we do back home. Would I go back? Definitely! The pepper steak was flavorful, and I'd love more. Next time, I want to try the Mongolian beef and grab another round of fried chicken. Maybe not too often--the drive is an hour and 15 minutes--but it's absolutely worth it for a taste of authentic Puerto Rican-Chinese flavors.

The place looked clean upon arrival. There was plenty of parking, but the entrance was a bit…read moreconfusing as it seemed like there were many people at the counter, but in reality there was only one person taking orders. The food was good, though the meat was on the saltier side and the egg rolls were too greasy. I asked for no garlic in the mofongo and requested it on the side instead, but I received mofongo with garlic and even more garlic on the side. On top of that, I was charged $1.00 for the garlic that should have originally been in the mofongo Although the portions are large and can be shared, I found it to be pricey, but I guess that's Connecticut for you. One combo was $15, and the total for the meal came to $55. Egg rolls were almost $5 each, and it was $1 extra for mayo ketchup. Because of the distance, I wouldn't go again unless I'm already in the area, but I would still recommend giving it a try.

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