Been here over a dozen times now. Never had a problem with parking. Never had to wait for a table. They are busy but they handle it well. Staff are happy and friendly and helpful. They do a great job cleaning and are fast. They are so kind to us. Food selection is great. Ive really never had a problem with old stale food. Everything has been hot and fresh. Price is decent. Desert is pretty good. Cookies and cakes. The ice cream machine is great. There are two other Chinese buffets that are in the area and i think this one is my favorite. As long as they keep up the good work ill be back. read more

Ling's Buffet - Chinese Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

I had a very uncomfortable experience during my visit. Our server, Irene, made us feel rushed from the moment we sat down. She didn't refill our drinks until we specifically asked, and overall the service felt rushed. We were still eating our dinner -- we hadn't even gotten dessert yet -- when she brought the check and repeatedly asked if we had already put our card inside. It made the meal feel pressured and unpleasant. When I got up to walk to the counter to pay, she cut me off in a one-way aisle and nearly ran into me just to get ahead. It was surprising and unprofessional. The service made what should have been an enjoyable meal stressful, and I left feeling very uncomfortable. read more

Food was cold and blah. Service was meh. The iced tea tasted like sewer water. If your starving you will get a lot of bang for your buck but if it's taste you crave this just won't do it. I wanted to give it a better review but I just wasn't impressed. Coming from NY where the Chinese buffets are pretty good this was a let down. I'll keep trying until I find a better one around town. The price is pretty decent however. read more

Pretty good Chinese Food hot fresh, the sushi was phenomenal lots of varieties. Mud bugs were small but flavorful. Wonton soup was not good.When we are back in Florida we will go back to lings!!! read more

My dearest, My excursion to Ling's buffet was one i will tell for generations. the service was exceptional, the general tso chikc n was to die for, and the conversations with my friends were unforgettable. i can see myself bringing my family here some day. 10/10 read more

Ling's Buffet - Chinese Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

The SMELL! Is it the fish pond or plumbing?! From the time I entered the establishment, I thought maybe it was just a Koi ponds in the front of the restaurant. But as we chose to dine in here anyway, and give it another chance from our last visit a few years ago, I realized that the smell was not necessarily the Koi pond, but was also coming from the back kitchen area and restrooms. The smell of bleach covering old, stagnant, toilet water and plumbing smells. Needless to say this does not make an enjoyable dining experience. Now let's discuss the quality of the food for this visit, it was subpar at best. While the items were stocked, they did have the appearance that some dishes had been sitting on the warming tables for a little bit longer than they should've been. There was not any outstanding flavor in the sauces, and the fried items somehow were soggy instead of staying crisp on the edges like they should. Egg rolls and wontons should not be soggy, especially at the point edges. The table that we were seated at had a sticky film on half of it where I was sitting. I requested something to wash the table 3 times from the server who smiled and said OK and walked away, and would tend to other things in the restaurant never our table. I finally used some water from my glass of water and some towels and wipe the table myself. My memories of eating at this establishment and enjoying the food are a memory long gone. After this visit my wife and I both agreed we will never return to this establishment again and pay the prices that they're asking for a mediocre, lackluster experience. read more

My girls and I love love love Lings Buffet . Super clean and friendly staff. When I go there I eat twice what I normally do lol.

Buffet Asian food, sushi, and even a hibachi in the back for dinner service. It's got great taste and quick service with a beautiful place inside! I've found what I like to eat by going here. But... Sadly the Koi fish there seem to get mistreated. I've seen kids throwing coins at the fish a few times and there are always a few dollars in cents inside the pond. read more

Ling's Buffet - Sushi rolls, steamed oysters, and the square item is one of their chocolate delicious desserts. - Chinese Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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We were craving Asian food and wanted a buffet but were a little hesitant based on the reviews. We gave it a try anyway and we're glad we did. It was 2pm on a Thursday, yet the buffet was still fresh and hot and they continued to replenish it. They don't have the hibachi items for lunch. They do have a sushi bar. Someone posted a review that there weren't many desserts but there's a dessert section plus dessert items in with the food, like sesame balls, steamed buns, sugar donuts and Apple crisp. The service was good and the restaurant is clean. Definitely recommend. read more

They charged $74 for 2 people and a child. Food was disrespectful. Service was good. Chicken tasted weird. Food was cold

Has a large variety of options! Service was good. Most of the items I tried were flavorful, except the hibachi. I feel the chef didn't really add much seasoning. Would go back just not get hibachi. read more

The selection of food was great. Tons of sushi. Fruit bar was great. Along with many dessert options

Everything was bland. Save your money! Service might be good but the food isn't. I'm sure a local Yums has better quality food.

One of the best Chinese buffets I've ever been to. Not the largest one, but they make sure to focus on the classics. They have a large selection of fresh sushi, hibachi and all different types of classic Chinese dishes. The restaurant is always clean, plenty of seating, and my son loves the beautiful koi fish pond. We came here recently and they even had Christmas insprired sushi and a little dragon on one sushi plate. Excellent attention to detail. Service is fair here. My only dilemma is we had to call over our server quite frequently and I hate doing this. The price was also pretty high for dinner in my opinion at around $16 a person but it was delicious and we left happy. read more

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Went there for lunch during the week. The food was bland, nothing of note stood out except the Miso soup wasn't bad, after putting a bunch of green onion and a won ton in it. No hibachi at lunch, and it's more expensive than Hibachi Buffet, and not nearly as good, nor the selection, and there's hibachi for lunch at Hibachi buffet. The BIGGEST thing, that totally grossed me out, was ZERO SOAP IN THE BATHROOM!! I told them up at the counter, and they just gave me that same, blank look the servers give you. Yea, and the service was not good either. Time before that went there and no one would refill my water after I had been up there 3 times to the buffet. Screw this place. They are FAR too arrogant and don't care about ANYONE being able to wash teir hands after using the bathroo9m, not even employees. HARD PASS. read more

The food was mediocre and slow to refill the service was giving kpop. Young generation with alternative and rock attire. Lots of families love this place so be prepared to be close seating and meet the whole family. I would return maybe around a lunch time when kids are in school. read more

BORING!!! Ling's used to be THE place to go, even when they were up in the 98N area. At that time they were a simple, pleasant place to have a quiet meal. However, when they closed there and moved to the current location they changed the ambiance to that of a "High Bourgeois" type of place, and with that the prices became higher. The place is very clean, and the Chinese decorations are very pretty. They even have a typical KOI Pond under the entrance bridge area, again, very clean and decorative. Now, depending on the time of day, as with all restaurants, one can expect Fresh food or Old food just left after Lunchtime that becomes crusty and stuck to the pans. I've seen this. I was annoyed and apparently scared whoever was in charge as I protested that my money was not going for old food, as they were apparently waiting for the "Dinner Menu". They brought out small portions of the regular fare, which was immediately consumed, again leaving that which I protested. I've visited there several times thereafter as my Family likes to visit for minor occasions, and, as stated, it depends on the time of day as to how the food is going to be - old, mixed, or fresh. The Service is always pleasant and cordial, so there's no issue there. When I compare their normal food offerings to other Chinese restaurants I feel that this place is just ADEQUATE. Other restaurants in the area have a lot more, different offerings included with what Ling's also offers. It's worth the trip to at least visit once as the place appears to be "Modern", and the food, when edible, is very good. Just compare Ling's to other local Chinese Buffets and decide from there. read more

A friend of mine recommended this Chinese buffet restaurant in Lakeland, FL. Absolutely a good place to eat some good Chinese food. Lots of variety of food. I enjoyed the fact they had different flavors of Sushi. I love sushi. So this restaurant got a high five from me. I will be honest, there's been few places I've gone where the staff and managers are so attentive to thier customers and this place has gone beyond hospitable. They made us feel so comfortable and the waitresses that attended us could of not been more sweeter to us. Truly enjoyed her hospitality. Another thing I enjoyed was thier Koi fish. Love seeing these fish around ponds. They have a nice surroundings as you enter the restaurant. You kind of cross over a little overpass bridge and there you can see the fish. So if you happen to be around Lakeland, FL come by and try them out. There pretty good for Chinese food. read more

Ling's Buffet - So much to choose from in thier selection of food - Chinese Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Came here for lunch, since my friend wanted sushi for his bday and he specifically mentioned this place. I was a little concerned when I read the buffet was only $13.95, but I was game to give it a try. So upon entering the restaurant, I noticed they had a nice lunch crowd seated, who seemed to all be enjoying their lunches. We were greeted and seated. The greeter took our drink order and left. Off to the buffet we both went..... I beelined straight for the sushi bar, even though there were a variety of other counters loaded with delicious looking foods. Quite a variety of dishes are provided here. The sushi bar does displays approximately 24 different types of sushi rolls, sliced... all fresh and constantly replenished. Couldn't really say I have a favorite because I ate at least 1 of each roll, and almost all were really good. Then, are eating my let's weight in sushi, I checked out the other food offerings of this buffet. Freshly baked whole fish, salmon and a large whitefish, were as tasty as they looked....as were all of the other beef, chicken, and shrimp dishes that I saw, and tasted. They also had a nice dessert buffet counter, filled with fruits and light desserts that nicely complimented the meal I just ate. And all the whole that we were eating, the server kept stopping by to tell drinks, remove finished plates and give more napkins. Pleasantly pleased with this place. I will definitely be back for more of their lunch buffet! read more

Food just wasn't that good. Service was mediocre! Employees didn't seem that interested in being helpful.

It was my first time going and I was recommended by an employee at my job. At first I wasn't sure if it was worth it going because I have been to other Chinese buffets and they are disgusting. But I'm so glad I try LINGS BUFFET the whole restaurant is so clean, pretty the food bars are clean as well as the sushi bar, the waitress LINDA was very attentive and very nice. THE FOOD IS DELICIOUS! I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

Ling's Buffet - This was my 1st plate of varieties - Chinese Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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Love LINGS! Food is hot and very well prepared. Quite a variety on each bat. Could eat there every day!

After reading the postings we decided to give Ling's a try. Upon arrival (Sunday lunch) it was obvious they were very busy by looking at the parking lot. We went in and were met immediately by the hostess. The restaurant was packed, but we were seated immediately. When we went to get our food we were very impressed with the selection! The food was very warm and excellent flavor! The food area was kept clean and inviting. All the food trays were well stocked even with such a large number of customers. As we finished with a plate they were quickly removed. The large number of staff were helpful and were very energetic. The restaurant is large and quite beautiful. I kept in mind what I'd read online and was watching (and tasting) to see if I could see issues that were mentioned. I saw nothing negative! I would very definitely recommend Ling's as an excellent place to eat. We celebrated our 52 anniversary there and left very full and in complete agreement that it is the best Chinese restaurant we've been to! read more

Restaurant was clean. People were very friendly. I feel their food used to be better. I used to love their salmon here but it seems a cheaper version now. Waitressing was OK. read more

Solid three for Chinese American (children and family friendly) buffet, including good freshly prepared sushi bar, service good and speedy, guest seating (even large parties) usually immediate, ambiance good and as expected for a Chinese American buffet style restaurant (Koi pond). Fried small crabs on buffet when available. Clean restrooms. Good value for dollars spent. read more

This place is very overpriced for the quality of food. Also, they charge $20+ for a 10 year old. Our ten year old and typical ones can't eat very much at all. What a rip off. We won't ever be back. read more

Good food and a vast array to choose from. Since it is a buffet it's hard to expect food to be hot and fresh. The food was lukewarm at best. That's probably my only con. Good value. read more

The selection was large with many options. The quality was good for buffet dining. The restaurant appeared clean and the staff was good. read more

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Always clean with a nice selection of food to try. The sushi bar is great and always good. Have always been seated right away with no wait no matter how busy they are. Great service. read more

Great variety; great tasting choices, clean; great service and value! Love the seafood especially.

Ling's Buffet is a wonderful Chinese buffet to go to in Lakeland. When you arrive, there is plenty of parking in the front and on the sides of the building. Upon entry you're greeted with a quaint bridge over a coy pond. There is plenty of seating and a variety of booth or table on demand. The staff is extremely friendly and very attentive to your needs for drink refills, replacement utensils and getting the check. The food was absolutely delicious! It was hot, flavorful and there was a good variety. I always first judge Chinese food based off the egg drop soup and there's was some of the best I have ever tasted. I loved that they had some dim sum and steamed bun options as this is not normal for most buffets. Lastly, the sushi was really good! They were bite sized but it tasted fresh, was still cold, and well restocked. Will definitely return in the future. read more

Ling's Buffet - Egg drop soup, sweet and sour chicken, chow main, Kani sushi, California roll, steamed bun. - Chinese Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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Great buffet spot. Clean and good. Higher quality than most. Would recommend to friends and family

Food was alright for the most part, very generic, decent price. However, both times I have gone, someone in my party has gotten food poisoning from the sushi. Lightning did strike twice here. Ambiance is interesting, parking is plenty. Service was good for a buffet too! read more

Great Food! Irene was amazing! The sushi was delicious! Everything was spot on and a great value! Kimchi was also very good...

Been here a few times. The hot food is good but I keep coming back for the sushi...and Mongolian grill on the weekends

Was taken here as a surprise dinner this place is AWSOME it is clean food fresh and the server was outstanding expect the place to be busy because when food is this good people come in groups we were seated fast and they were very kind and considerate glass never empty all around one of the best i have ever been to will be going here often come join me read more

Oh my God it was terrible. Bland cold food. The service was bad. Don't waste your money in time.

Went here for dinner on a Friday evening. I can't say it was terrible and I can't say it was fantastic. I will say the buffet was well stocked and the food was hot, but the actual food was very average and didn't have much flavor. Decent variety of food choices just really had a blandness to it. The restaurant was very clean and the staff was friendly. Everyone's taste buds are different so I won't say don't go there. Just a chance that some of the foods may not be as flavorful as you would expect them to be. Will wait a while and maybe try again. read more

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So, when Lings first opened, it was bright, shiny new, and the food was amazing. We ate there two days ago, and it was such a disappointment. We sat in a booth, where half of the finish had been rubbed off on the table. The table was sticky. My husband had fried chicken, that was undercooked, mussels, that he had to spit out, even onion rings that he said were terrible. I had sushi, which was very good, but anything I tried from the hot area was disappointing. To be honest, as a nurse. I don't like the idea of a buffet, but that's where he wanted to go. He said I can now pick where we go to eat, so that is actually a plus! read more

Do not go here for dinner. I went there for dinner today and I paid $15 a person to eat the leftovers from lunch. To top it all off I got sick and puked. When I went to report this to the manager, she act like she didn't care. This visit was so bad that I'm going to report it to the health inspector. I looked up this restaurant on the Health Inspectors website. They have bad marks. I'm not coming back to this place. And I will warn all my friends and family. Unless something changes. Do yourself a favor and spend your $15 a person on something better. read more

Ling's Buffet - This place made me sick and I puked. Here's the picture. Yuck $15 for the leftovers from lunch, never again. - Chinese Near Me - Lakeland, Florida