Jinhu Chinese Restaurant

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.

Shrimp chow mein

Cheese wonton

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Always immaculate and beat as a pin.

Four Seas Chinese Restaurant

3.8(46 reviews)

33.7 mi

We've been here twice now, and all of the food has been incredible! We've done during the lunch and…read moreordered specials, which comes with an egg roll and soup (their hot and sour is delicious)! We've had sweet and sour chicken and shrimp, shrimp and veggies, fried wontons, general tso chicken, and kung pao chicken. All have been excellent! The food has always came out quickly and the staff is very attentive and kind.

Greeted as we entered. Seated promptly, and served efficiently. Food was excellent. We'll be back…read moreagain.

House special tofu ($11). Heavy, but fine.

Vegetable lo mein ($10). Oily, but you won't find anything else like it for miles.

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Yup, the front door is around back.

Great Hunan Chinese Restaurant

4.1(56 reviews)

50.7 mi

I don't come here often but it's a special treat to myself. It's my get away from the kids and day…read moreto day life. The food is always great the staff are always amazing. The restaurant its self is spacious and tastefully decorated.

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!

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Plum wine

China Buffet

2.4(22 reviews)

20.5 mi

The only positive thing I have to say is I did not leave hungry . Nauseated, Contracting the back…read moredoor trots 15 MI down the road , and a horrible taste in my mouth until I could Swig a beer into my next stop , all accounted for . Everything dipped an oil tasted like weeks old oil . If you don't mind what you put down your gullet , 1350 is a pretty good bargain to walk away with a full stomach . But if you appreciate the wonderful flavors of most Chinese food , I would avoid this stop . After sampling 15 different foods or so the only thing I can look forward to was the end of the meal where I could go grab one tiny little cup of iced over orange sherbet of which when I finally dug into found out the bottom third was all ice water that froze and separated from the rest of the cup . Every dessert and cookie tasted like they each had 36 ingredients none of which were natural Foods. To go back to the positive , I did leave full it was consumable , and I actually don't regret spending $13.50 to not have to eat again for possibly 48 hours , because my desire for food has been driven below the depths of my soul . And I imagine that's not coming back for a day or two . But if you love chinese, do not possibly ruin your appreciation of the creative and succulent flavors of authentic oriental food . That was not Chinese food , it was Americanized versions with tons of sugar in every thing that was sweet and maybe even some things that weren't . I do not know if they use MSG . But in this particular circumstance if they did use it they should have used more even though I don't like to eat things with MSG I'm sure it actually would have improved the flavor . Sorry to be so harsh I know everybody works hard . But need a new Chef new recipes or something . This camper was not happy . Best part of my day when I was able to consume four Tums and drink a wineenkugel's honey Weiss beer

We stopped there to eat. The food was cold, and frankly the…read morefood was definitely old... maybe from the night before. I bit into my broccoli, and I thought I broke a tooth at first when I heard the crunch, no, it was just a good sized stone!! My husband had coconut shrimp, and he was pulling gritty sand type stuff out of his mouth. Worst. Chinese. Ever. do NOT recommend.

The wood floors are nasty white with stains. I was too afraid to go to washroom. Chicken wings old.

Good buffet！

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Four Seas Buffet

3.0(4 reviews)

23.3 mi

Absolutely Fantastic!…read more This is hands down one of the best Chinese buffet restaurants I've ever been to! From the moment I walked in, the service was exceptional--everyone was so kind, welcoming, and attentive. It really made the experience feel special. The food was incredible. I especially loved the lemon cream shrimp--perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. The chicken dishes were tender and delicious, the cream cheese wontons were crispy and packed with creamy goodness, and the beef was cooked just right. Every bite was fresh and satisfying. On top of all that, the place was spotlessly clean, which made the whole experience even better. You can tell they take pride in what they do. I'll definitely be coming back--and bringing friends with me! Highly recommend!

For a small buffet there was a wide variety to choose from. The only thing that was warm was my…read moreegg drop soup. All the entrees were cold, not even on the edge of being warm. The steam trays are either broken or just not being utilized as they should. The dessert buffet was quite nice but not enough to make me want to return here.

Chinese Dragon

3.2(33 reviews)

20.6 mi

We ordered by phone from the pricing on their menu on line and added up the prices for our order…read more It should have been close to $40.00 before taxes. When I went in to pick up my order it was 70.00! Holy Moly! That's a big difference. They said the price on the website is wrong and their excuse was they don't know how to change it. There are IT people that do know how to do it. That is no excuse! That is a big difference and a lot of money! So think twice before you go!

I love moo shu pork or chicken and have eaten it in many restaurants around the country. The moo…read moreshoo (stet) chicken at Chinese Dragon was the worst I have had. My preference is plum sauce, but hoison sauce was my only choice. It was heavy as was the base for the moo shu filling. Their version of Chinese pancakes was thick and heavy and tasted like flour, very similar to a flour tortilla. Very unappetizing when assembled. The egg rolls were heavily breaded and overcooked. On another occasion I ordered the cashew chicken. It was very good with quality ingredients but not very flavorful. The decor is beautiful and authentic, unlike many Chinese restaurants, which tend to be tacky. The dining area is clean and in excellent condition. Service is a bit slow, but that is because they are having trouble hiring staff, like many other businesses here and across the country, so we are always prepared to be patient. The staff members we interacted with were always efficient and considerate.

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Hunan Spring Restaurant

3.3(26 reviews)

32.7 mi

My favorite restaurant ever! I never have any complaints. It's the most friendliest restaurant! I'm…read morepretty sure it's family owned because i see the same people every time i go in and i've been going for the past couple years. The atmosphere is amazing, everyone is comfortable it's a very family friendly restaurant, and don't even get me started on the food. I litteraly crave it. I go to sit down and sometimes i get to go box, and when you get the to go box it is a very decent amount for the price you pay you just have to know how to stack

We love coming here...delicious food! You fill your own drinks. The service is quick. The…read moreatmosphere is nice and relaxing...a good place to bring your family!

Pork Egg Roll

Pork Egg Foo Young

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Hot & Sour Soup

Super Buffet

3.1(34 reviews)

70.2 mi

I had written this review but never got around to posting it. I went here back in September of…read more2025. Service was hard at first. We had a big group of 12 and we weren't sure if we needed to get a table first and then pay, or how it worked. And the servers didn't understand what we were trying to ask. The buffet had limited selection of food, which some of was okay. My favorites were the egg drop soup, cream cheese ragoon and green beans. The desserts were also okay. It's definitely a place if you want to stuff up on a lot of food at an okay price.

Update: Still very very flavorful food for a Chinese buffet,…read moretypical items but tasty. Fried chicken wings are very good. Still not using as much ginger in them which is great for us. Just a hint. Fried fish, I can't ever get enough of it, absolutely one of my favorites. well worked and constantly cleaned and filled and best thing of all hot. Salads and deserts still fresh. Drinks are still included in buffet as well as a soft serve machine. Also white and the best chocolate milk available as well. We come here at least twice a month now for the last year and still consistently good food every time. Still our heavy to go place for Chinese if you're looking for an assortment. Bathrooms are always clean, as well as the buffet area. Plates are cleared quickly off the tables. They also offer a menu as well. Yessss we love this place still.

Super yummy fish

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Beyond's China Buffet

3.9(14 reviews)

53.9 mi

Traveling and ate here with family, would love to have a restaurant like this in my town! A lot of…read moreoptions and good food. It was pretty quiet while we were there. All around a nice place to eat.

Good food always and plenty of it, customer service always good. 5/5 I usually order to go.read more

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Always fast, excellent service! And the food is wonderful and affordable!

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