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    New China Buffet III

    2.8 (110 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Mash potatoes and gravy, broccoli
    Mischa J.

    New China!! Either I have not been to a buffet since pre pandemic or you decided to put the "New" back in New China. This stuff good! Today, I'm with the family. Everybody commenting, "green beans good, these some new tasting hot wings, everything so fresh", I literally can't keep up with all the accolades. I'll just say food and service hand in hand gets 5 Stars from me. And, you already know, if you keep this up, I'll be back.

    Destiny L.

    I came here with my mom and her boyfriend to eat. I had one plate and the next I made a salad. I had put a noticeable dent in my food the ranch tasted funny but overall it was ok when I noticed a price of hair in my food. It ruined my entire appetite. When I brought it to my waiter's attention he went to get his manager. Once the manager came he tried to accuse me of putting hair on my plate. Saying "This is curly hair we only have straight hair." I honestly didn't put anything in my food my hair is colored and in braids and my mom's hair is braided and her boyfriend has dreads. There is no way I would pull hair out of my braid and head just to get a discount that's insane. All I have to say is pay close attention to your food here.

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    Christopher T.

    This is one of the better ones in town when looking at a run of the mill buffet. I have never had dinner at this restaurant but the lunch is great for what it is at the end of the day. They have a good selection of items and they have hibachi as well. The food is always hot and it is clean and well kept. They have the most choices of Chinese items and have a good selection of American items to for the kids. They have a salad bar, sushi, and desert too!

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    2 months ago

    Food was awful, bland. Didn't even eat anything on my plate, still had to pay. Would not come here again.

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    3 months ago

    tried to scam us only gave us 5 when our change was 15 we realized when we left and tried to blame us for not telling him.

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    1 year ago

    The food was fantastic! One of the best Chinese food restaurants I've been to in a long time, food was flavorful, and service was amazing.

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    2 years ago

    The food was not good. I ordered broccoli and shrimp. The white rice was hard and the broccoli and shrimp did not have a brown gravy.

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    4 years ago

    Great variety, the only thing is how dirty the restrooms are! Anytime the place is pretty goo

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    Place is clean, liked the variety of food offered and parking is not an issue. Much better than the buffet down the street near the freeway.

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    3 years ago

    I love this place so good everyone is always nice awesome food definitely go try it you won't regret it

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    5 years ago

    This place has the nastiest food. Hard rice and chewy ass meat that's pink. Place is dirty too

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    4.4(538 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    My first time in Birmingham and this spot in Downtown is a gem. The energy is great, especially if…read moreyou snag a seat at the bar. * Service (The Star): Shoutout to Bianca at the bar. She's an amazing bartender--super friendly, helpful with recommendations and kept the space spotless. She turned a 4-star meal into a 5-star experience. * Fish Quality: The sushi and fish quality were impressively fresh. * The Rolls & Ramen: Both rolls recommended by the Bianca were well above average and the ramen exceeded my expectations. * The Rice (Shari): A bit of a letdown. The rice was too mushy/wet and the portion of rice per piece was way too large. * Pork Bao: Not worth the mention (or a photo). Skip this one. Verdict: 5/5 stars. Mostly thanks to Bianca's top-tier hospitality. Solid Japanese spot in the heart of Downtown.

    My wife and I were able to get away during Christmas time as we were in town for the holidays. She…read moresaw Bamboo on yelp and wanted to stop by and have dinner here. It was pretty pack but was able to grab a couple of seats at the bar and was immediately attended to. I really loved the atmosphere of this place as it's in an old building and i always love the exposed brick in these restaurants. We ordered a couple of sushi rolls with me ordering the cyclone and my wife ordering a salmon roll and they were very delicious. I love to explore new restaurants and this was definitely a winner

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    3.7(268 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    My favorite place for Japanese food in Birmingham! This has been been a staple, reliable spot for…read moreme for the past 4 years of college to take friends and family since they have something for everyone. They have so many different types of ramen that are perfect when you need something warm, flavorful, and comforting. My absolute favorite, however, is the build you own sushi burrito. They have so many different additions and proteins to choose from at a very affordable price for the volume you receive. My friends and I also love stopping in just to grab boba at the front to-go counter. The boba always comes out very quickly and they have a large menu of fruit teas and milk teas to choose from. Service is always quick and friendly and I usually am able to be seated immediately. Definitely recommend this place if you are looking for Japanese cuisine, or just to gather at a restaurant where there is something everyone can enjoy!

    Absolutely amazing ramen spot!!!!!! From the first sip of broth to the last noodle, everything was…read morebursting with flavor. I've been craving ramen since January of 2025 (literally LMAO) The ramen was rich, comforting, and perfectly cooked, with a great variety on the menu so everyone can find something they love. The boba tea was also fantastic, sweet, refreshing, and a perfect match for the meal. The prices were super affordable too! About 15-20 per bowl which was much cheaper than what I've seen previously. What truly made the experience unforgettable was our server, Accep. He was a total hoot and had us laughing the entire time. So silly, energetic, and genuinely fun, he turned a great dinner into an amazing memory. His personality alone could light up the whole restaurant, and his service was just as top-notch. We absolutely LOVED him. I can't wait to go back just to see him actually, LOL. Delicious food, great selection, awesome boba, and an unforgettable server.

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    Abhi - Bulgogi chicken

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    4.3(85 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Love this place! The weather was perfect and got to sit outside for dinner time. Service was great,…read moreeven when they were busy. All servers made sure drinks were filled and each table had what they needed. Food is always great but I did try something new and everything was excellent. The batter on the green beans were so crunchy and perfectly salted! I dipped mine in soy sauce but it also comes with a pretty tasty and mild sauce. My cocktail was so light and refreshing! Not sweet and very nice sake! Highly recommend! The bulgogi was good as well! I'm not a huge fan of kimchi but this was good! Lots of jasmine rice and carrots! Only critique for the entree would be to add a little more flavor. Maybe a tempura crunch, or a roasted nut, or each some green onion to give an added flavor. I did add soy sauce on it and it was pretty good! No complaints and a happy belly here! Great atmosphere for date or family night. People there eating with family but also celebrating birthdays together.

    Came here for my cousin's birthday dinner. It was 10 of us in our party luckily we had a…read morereservation. It has been some years since I was last here and it was good like I remember. We started out with the turkey momos and the spicy seared tuna and finished off with the sushi. Everything was so good! Our waiter did a great job with handling everyone's order and everything came out in good time. I like that this place is small and intimate. Great spot for a date night.

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    Jinsei Sushi - Bangkok Roll

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    4.0(212 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    I've just unlocked a new go-to sushi spot! Jinsei left us impressed and happily full…read more To start our dinner, we ordered the Honey Sriracha Brussel Sprouts and the Kadoma Tuna. I have a hard time refusing any brussel sprout dish when dining out, and this one did not disappoint! The Brussels were perfectly crispy and had a perfect sweet & spicy flavor. The Kadoma Tuna is a circular, crispy rice cake, topped with spicy tuna and avocado. I love trying rice cake dishes whenever I see them. This one was more rice-heavy, but it's still packed with flavor. We then ordered the Beef Wrapped Asparagus, along with the Bangkok Sushi Roll and the Suteki Roll. My favorite was the Bangkok Roll, which was topped with matchstick potatoes. The Suteki Roll was super unique, filled with sliced apple, cream cheese, avocado, and salmon. The Beef Wrapped Asparagus was a good addition, but I'm most impressed with the rolls we ordered. The menu is unique and comprehensive. There's detail put into every dish! With more dishes left to try on the menu, I imagine I'll be back shortly!

    Overpriced mediocrity…read more First off, the restaurant is more of a sports bar sushi place. Which doesn't really work. The inside was extremely dark, and very loud. There was clearly an overstaffing of servers. There were about 6 or 7 servers for about 4 takes that were in there. Meanwhile the sushi makers were trying their hardest to push out the rolls. And the single bartender was overwhelmed. The sushi was pricey (18-20$ for 6-8 pieces) and EXTREMELY underwhelming. Didn't seem like high quality fish or anything special. Could get similar quality for much cheaper elsewhere. My favorite sushi place that is about the same price point is Bamboo on 2nd. I've been going there for years and never had a bad experience. They have much higher quality sushi, better service, and food in general. (No I'm not affiliated with them)

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