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Chinese, Asian
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Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout
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Reviewed December 2, 2022

We come here when we visit a relative and we all feel like eating out for a change. My wife and I have been here once before and felt it was well worth repeating. There is a huge variety of food, as well as .....for the most part, Excellent food. Huge variety of various Asian dishes, seafood, meats, and desserts I would highly recommend it for anybody that wants a leisurely meal with a huge variety of Exellent foodMore

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed May 3, 2022

My wife and I were here on a weekend with my B-I-L, with us driving for about 90 minutes to join him. We had never been here before and was pleasantly surprised at the variety of dishes, including seafood... except the crab legs were not...what we were expecting - it would require a lot of work for the little meat that comes out of it - we totally skipped it. All in all, it was a good experience. The only item that I ate that was just so-so was the "Chinese doughnut" with sesame seeds on the outside and bean sauce on the inside. Way too much outside shell and not enough inside. Otherwise, we were happy with the meal. My B-I-L said he has been here many times and has enjoyed it. Also, it gives a Senior Discount of 10%, which is nice. Right nearby are some shops, including an Indian spice store.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed February 23, 2020

We love Asian food but somehow this is the first time we came here. It is a very large restaurant with many tables. The buffet has three lanes with entrees, salads and desserts. The choices were varied and everything I tasted was excellent. The decor...needs an upgrading but we will go back nevertheless.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed July 9, 2018

Good verity food but nothing with vow factor, the prices also is very reasonable. I have been here a couple of times with the gran children and they seems to enjoyed. it has variety of soups, salads, asian noodles and asian foods, sea foods, some...meat and porks dishes. Overall experience is okay and the ambulance is kind of avarage.More

Date of visit: May 2018
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Reviewed June 15, 2018

We went here for a birthday lunch. Wouldn't be my first choice. This buffet has everything but the food is just mediocre. I like mussels but was afraid to try them because all the food sits out under warming lights. The amount of food was...incredible. As I say in other reviews, who needs that much food?More

Date of visit: April 2018
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Reviewed May 10, 2018

Having lived in Orange County for nearly 30 years, today was the first time I came here for lunch with a friend. I have seen their ads and the restaurant sign driving by on El Toro Road, but never considered trying it because I thought...it would be a cheesy chop suey type of place. Boy, was I wrong! It is clean and spacious with a good variety of soups, salads, fruits, desserts, sushi, vegetables, chicken, beef, seafood, dumplings, etc. The food trays were constantly replenished with fresh food from the kitchen. You are charged extra for drinks other than water. Since we are seniors, our lunches including tip was less than $25 for both of us. I plan to come back in the near future with friends and family.More

Date of visit: May 2018
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Reviewed December 21, 2017

Can't say too much about the place except for a fixed amount you can stuff yourself silly with a fantastic selection of Chinese food. Unlimited drinks and desserts are included.

Date of visit: January 2017
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Reviewed December 17, 2017

If quantity over quality is what you believe in, go there. The buffet spread is humongous... quality is poor. Some of the seafood smelled stale / spoiled so we left it alone. Lot of fried stuff with food coloring. It gets really busy so go...there early if you want to stuff yourself with all-you-can-eat extravaganza.More

Date of visit: August 2017
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Reviewed November 28, 2017

Our first option fell over and we were a large group so came here. A lot of choice and the food is pleasant. I most enjoyed the green beans, squid, prawns and mushrooms. Decided on a beer rather wine but my wife did enjoy her...glass of chardonnay. Good value but you pay for what you get.More

Date of visit: November 2017
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Reviewed October 2, 2017 via mobile

I was there with my friends and enjoyed their lunch buffet. I especially like different types of Salad and corn. Almost 70% I ate these items and definitely come back.

Date of visit: September 2017
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Reviewed April 6, 2017

Came here with no real expectations and was still let down. The value along with some of the dishes are the only reason I am giving this establishment 2 stars. The waitress that served us was rude and took one to refill our drinks. They...have a wide selection of food, but the quality is a huge let down. Won't be back anytime soon.More

Date of visit: April 2017
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Reviewed October 24, 2016 via mobile

Gave it a try and have to say that not bad at all for lunch buffet. Funny enough, after a while I found out that they have fried calamari very similar to what I'm used to eat in Italy or Croatia. So I put on...some fries, tartar sauce and here we go!!! Actually the closest thing in the US to "calamari fritti" I love in Italy. So yes, I have been to better and have been to worse.More

Date of visit: October 2016
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Reviewed August 9, 2016

We like this place to eat in but have found their catering to be even tastier and a great value. $10 pp and we always have leftovers. Have done two parties of 80 people and everyone wanted to know where to get the food.

Date of visit: August 2016
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Reviewed July 13, 2016

I have dined at this restaurant for years since they opened. As much as I enjoy Chinese food, this is a good place to dine with caution. they use a fair amount of MSG, sodium, and sugar in everything and I have had adverse reactions...as I have got older, I must be more sensitive. The food is tasty, and I enjoy dining the for the value. I do expect to feel some kind of side effects from the seasonings and MSG they use. I enjoy the seafood chowder, and many chicken and beef dishes, /the service and value is worth the suffering if you have a yen for Chinese. I also like their sushi and Calif Rolls along with their salads and desert selection. The raspberry tea is terrific, especially if you like sugar.More

Date of visit: June 2016
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Reviewed March 16, 2016

Great buffet at a really good price. On the weekends they cost a little more but have extra things like crab legs. My son loves this place! Come hungry. They have lots of different things to try. The sushi is decent though not very creative....They have fried food, fish, noodles, rice, salad bar, desserts, everything!More

Date of visit: October 2015
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  • Food: 3.5
  • Service: 3
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3