King Buffet

Locally owned & operated

Free parking

Delicious as always…read more Today I tried the chow fun deluxe with chicken, tofu, beef, and shrimp Beverage: Try the Thai Iced Tea (Free refills) It's so delicious! Thanks again for the yummy food and excellent service!

I was planning on trying their yellow or green curry beef when I was told Tee Jay had some "DUCK",…read morewell that was an easy choice! Duck it is in red curry, I think yellow curry would have worked too but the red curry was a better decision, I'll try it with their yellow curry another time. This dish is not on their menu but I did talk with Tee Jay about using duck for their curry dishes and he agreed that could be a future possibility. Well the future possibility is here. This was a boneless dish which I did not expect, I was expecting bones. This really made a different dish than what I was envisioning. I've never enjoyed duck that was so easy to eat. Since this is not on the menu I would have you contact Tee Jay to insure he has it prepared since the duck has to be roasted first and he may not have it available all the time. This is a great off menu item if you want to get into something different and well worth your consideration, I certainly would ask for this whenever Tee Jay has duck available.

Photo credit: Kippy Spilker

You watch us create you meal: we cook just for you!

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Our own "Krakatoa Cheese Steak" an eruption of flavors!

Thai Jasmine

4.5(284 reviews)

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Love this place! The food is amazing and the services is incredible. Can't say enough about it…read more Highly recommend!

Food was delicious, authentic and's full of flavor. Service was excellent, the waitress was so…read moreknowledgeable, attentive and courteous. If we're ever in the area again, we will definitely be having dinner here again.

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Curry & grill

4.4(357 reviews)

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Best Indian takeout in South Lake Tahoe! That's right, I said it…read more The tandoori chicken was prepared differently than I'm used to--but in a very good way. It came off the bone and in a flavorful sauce, and I was definitely not complaining. Everything else we ordered was spot-on, from the saag paneer to the chicken tikka masala. Big flavors, well-prepared dishes, and exactly what I was hoping for when the Indian food craving hit. One piece of advice: give them plenty of time for your pickup and be patient. They get slammed around dinner, and good food takes a little time. Trust the process--it's worth the wait. South Lake Tahoe Indian food fans: put this one on your list. BB

This is in our top 5 favorite restaurants in Lake Tahoe after visiting for 15+ years…read more We love their quality and quantities. I wish they had a few tables or chairs to enjoy as fresh as possible, but it is within a grocery store. Everything we've ordered we've loved!

Chicken tikka masala with rice and garlic naan bread

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The Basil Restaurant

4.4(877 reviews)

3.7 mi

We always receive an amazing meal with excellent service in a delightful setting with a peaceful…read moreambiance. They have also accommodated our special dietary needs each time.

The Basil Restaurant was not on my regular route but it was well worth the detour!…read more To start we had a complementary veggie soup with tofu. Lunch entrees come with a side salad topped with peanut sauce and a delicious wonton cracker. We tried the yellow curry and pad see ew and both were very good. Don't forget to pass through Downtown Carson City for the cutest restaurants and old town charm

3/26/25 FYI. Cool decor

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Noodles

ijji Noodle House & Poke Don

4.5(1.2k reviews)

21.3 mi•South Reno

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

The food was amazing, ambience was the best they treated us like family, and the staff was amazing…read moreespecially Ray she was awesome, sweet and so so kind.

Food was excellent! Marylyn was our server and was so sweet. Very helpful and accommodating. Very…read morepleasant evening, Will surely return!

KBBQ with Vermicelli

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Miso spicy with extra pork belly

La Mint - Vietnamese Kitchen

4.3(591 reviews)

22.5 mi•South Reno

We've been here quite a few times and always are met quickly, find ordering easy, and the food is…read morealways delicious! The owner is always cordial and greets you with a smile. Highly recommend!

Located next to Smith's grocery store, La Mint is so convenient to drop into while out and about…read morerunning errands. The large dining room is beautifully decorated with greenery in the entryway and woven light fixtures all around the restaurant. We were seated right away by a friendly server. Our orders were taken and the food arrived quickly. We ordered shrimp and chicken fresh spring rolls. They were good but could've used more of the protein filling. My chicken rice noodle soup made up for the lack of protein in the spring rolls. The soup was loaded with lots of sliced chicken breast and the broth was piping hot and delicious. The addition of the accompanying fresh bean sprouts, cilantro and lime added so much flavor and texture. The portion was so large that I had enough to take home and eat the next day.

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My Thai Cuisine

4.2(2.1k reviews)

18.3 mi

Great food, best crab rangoon & crab pad thai ever. Tom yum soup very good, My thai curry & My Thai…read moresizzling were ok. Crab rangoon were filled with lots of delish real crab meat, not the cheap stuff u get at most generic Asian restaur, same for crab pad thai.

they offered free ice cream for a review. jokes on them, i was already drafting one…read more service is quick and friendly. i had the creamy udon tom yum, beef, spice: 3/5 - beef was abundant but might've gotten overcooked in the soup. udon had good texture and taste. finished the noodles before i finished the beef. tofu don w tamarind sauce - fried silken tofu. perfectly crispy on the outside, silky on the inside. sauce was bomb, punctured little holes in the tofu so i could fill it with sauce. sold out of fried banana but gave me a second free scoop instead overheard from the table next door, they're also out of mango sticky rice.

Pad Thai (Sweet)

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Panda Kitchen II

4.1(73 reviews)

4.9 mi

Panda kitchen ll will forever be my place to eat. They food is always amazing and the service is…read moregreat and the wait is never long. I've been here a couple times and I've never been let down.

Sweet and sour soup is good- tried the egg rolls but didn't give any sauce with them /:…read more Kinda ruined it for me and probably will just stick to the soup since I know I don't need anything to go with that, and they don't seem to include all the necessary things with their orders

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Donut Bistro

4.1(156 reviews)

22.6 mi•South Reno

It's been a few years since I was last here. I always thought it odd serving Vietnamese and Chinese…read morefood at a donut shop. I guess donuts only sell in the mornings mostly, so might as well make use of the space the rest of the day! The place look all about the same as it did before, neat and clean and simple decor. The service was fast by what I think was the owner. The menu looked about the same with lunch specials starting at 11am. I saw a different dish on the menu that I never saw at a Chinese restaurant, Lemongrass beef, next to the broccoli beef. It's an ala carte dish served with rice for about $16. I guess the price of food these days. I was with a friend and they ordered the lunch special of spicy eggplant and pork served with fried rice, little fried thingies, and soup. The food arrives and wow, that's some dish, this lemongrass beef with onions and green bell peppers mixed in. There was a ton of beef! My first taste of this beef was so surprising in a good way. I never had this lemongrass flavor mixed with wok beef so nice. The beef was tender, not all chewy like some places beef. My friend loved her eggplant dish, she's had this before. It a deal for about $13. Come try this lemongrass beef dish, it's so wonderful!

We really like this small place. We have been here many times for their Pho as it is always…read moredelicious and a nice size portions. Today, for lunch, we decided to try their Chinese food. Great choice. We had Beef w snow peas and chicken asparagus. Both were large servings of delicious food. All fresh, served hot and very good. The owner, Ling, is a delight and we are pleased to support a nice local resturant. And try their donuts - i love their apple fritters.

Pork Fried Rice

Kung Pao Chicken

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Chicken chow mein

China Jade Horse

4.1(194 reviews)

0.2 mi

Great food and service. Been years since we've been there,…read morewill be back soon. Quiet, quaint restaurant that is welcoming. The parking lot can be a challenge with In & Out drive thru in the way of one of the entrances. Enter near Verizon or ACE.

I dined in for dinner last night while in Carson Valley. Connie was welcoming, prompt and very…read moreattentive. I had been craving their General's chicken here and decided to come in for their dinner special. My food was served piping hot and was delicious per usual. This time was the sauce was my favorite. Next time I'd pass on their fried rice (soy sauce rice), there's nothing else in it. It's missing eggs and veggies. The restaurant has always been clean and tidy on all past visits; their restrooms are kept clean as well. I brought home my leftovers and an orange chicken entrée and a war wonton soup to-go. Everything was delicious. Next time you're in Carson Valley area and craving Chinese food, stop on by.

Scallops & Snow peas with chow mein. Lunch size

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Anthony B.

Elite 24

132

3 years ago

My recent visit to King Buffet in Carson City was nothing short of a nightmare. We arrived with a party of nine, including a member with special needs, and the staff's response was shockingly rude and unaccommodating. The food was a disaster, with most dishes barely reaching lukewarm temperatures. The chow mein was a sad attempt, resembling overcooked spaghetti. Throughout our meal, the staff openly taunted our group, pointing and laughing at our table. To add insult to injury, they audaciously slapped a 20% tip on the bill, even though the service was abysmal. I had heard negative things about this place, and sadly, they all turned out to be true. King Buffet needs a complete overhaul, from their food quality to their customer service. One star is being too generous. read more

Brody H.

5 years ago

That was a a waste of money the food was hella bad and can tell when them Chinese people is talking about you cause keep looking at you while they talking and i advice nobody go there and spend your money with them cause you will get better food at a real chinese restaurant then going to eat that bullshit they need to shut it down and thats the one in carson city read more

JoJo R.

17 years ago

Great place to stop after a long day of shopping at Wal-mart. It's convenient that its practically next door! I am a really big fan of their on site grill. The service is acceptable, but they have alot of tasty dishes! read more

Melisa H.

9 years ago

Haven't been here in a while mainly because the carpet showed one too many stains but they replaced all the carpet with til and they added a more sushi a plus for me good prices too I'll be coming back for more read more

Richard B.

146

1 year ago

For $15, it's extreme value. Just the Mongolian grill is worth it. They also have baked fish that is pretty good. Most items are terrible but they have enough items to get me to come back for $15. read more

Gordo G.

7 years ago

This place is really good Dood is on point also customer service also owner let us take a bit home since they were closing they said take some we will throw away no problem take some read more

Mel A.

4 years ago

Not many options , the seatings and decor is very old . Very cheap tho with the inflation and all. Came on sat dinner . Got sick the next day. Don't think I will come again read more

Mike A.

3 years ago

Above average basic Chinese buffet. The sushi was way better than most buffets. We'll worth the value for I items I like. The service is quick and I will be back again, read more

Jess T.

12 years ago

My family and I ate here this weekend there was a hair in my food and the server didn't do anything about it! Nobody even cared! NEVER AGAIN

Isaiah A.

9 years ago

Unprofessional staff and a limit on the "buffet" wouldn't recommend dining at this location you'd be better off eating at Panda Express

Carson City Girl H.

15 years ago

I love this place. It's been yummy everytime I have come. Expecially their crab ragoon. I recommend this place to everybody!

Jack W.

1 year ago

The grumpy lady in the corner put exlax in my apple juice. I won't forget this. Im going to practice to become neenja!

Secret L.

157

9 years ago

Food was cool, but it was cold as if it was sitting there for a while. They need to keep the food hot & fresh!

Ernesto H.

8 years ago

Good food, not much variety .! Bla bla Bla bla Bla bla Bla bla Bla bla Bla bla Bla bla Bla bla bl a read more

Cody M.

7 years ago

Good food and good service staff is friendly love this restaurant will always go back

Barbara F.

16 years ago

There are so many other places to eat. Life is short. Don't bother.

Jessica S.

14 years ago

The food was alright and it was a fun meal. Good for groups.

Coleen W.

16 years ago

Disgusting! Dried up food and rude employees!

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