Address: | 1201 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA |
Phone: | +1 515-287-9969 |
Site: | newchinabuffetdesmoines.com |
Rating: | 3.8 |
Working: | 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10:30PM 11AM–10:30PM 11AM–10PM |
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Raymond Lloyd
I would rate this Chinese Buffet among the best I have ever eaten at. I am from Chicago, and we have many, many good Chinese buffets there. I found this one on-line when we were staying at Scottsbluff, NE, returning from a vacation in Estes Park, CO, and Yellowstone National Park. I had a taste for a good Chinese Buffet, and luckily found New China Buffet & Grill in Des Moines, only minutes from our hotel. The buffet is large, 5 steam tables worth, with sushi and grill areas too. The crab rangoon are excellent, large, well-stuffed, and fried perfectly. The Mongolian Beef is among the best I have ever had, the coconut shrimp were perfectly cooked, all meat selections were moist, succulent, and tasty, perfectly seasoned to my taste. The staff were quick, very attentive, and polite. My Wife and I visit Colorado every two years or so, and Yellowstone occasionally, and we have now added New China Buffet to our list of "Go To" restaurants when we are returning from our trips. I would divert from a planned route through this area just to eat at New China Buffet. It is that good!
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Christopher Benge
I was very excited to try this buffet and especially the sushi. Well where my excitement was no longer exists. Ive never been let down by any China buffet in the way this one let me down. Such I was less than ledicore; the eel was the only good part. The buffet good went from alright, then nasty, then terrible, and finally absolutely disgusting. Salmon was both dry on the outside and uncooked in the middle. Dishes were too dry to eat, too uncooked to try to eat, and just too old to even think about eating. The kicker..., the staff was ride. Almost hit people, including my girlfriend and myself at two different times, and then didnt even look at the people, say excuse me, or even acknowledge your existence. 4.2 stars are entirely 4 too many.
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Gregory Ekstein
Staff was very pleasant! Excellent service. But the food was absolutely disgusting. I go out to eat twice a week. And love to try new places. The food tasted like it was under the warmers all day. I came at 6pm. The chocolate fountain tasted like sidewalk chalk and the marshmallows were crusty. Im sorry this is such a bad review but I just moved here to desmoines and thats not what I expected from this restaurant I looked at its reviews before I entered. This is not recommended. Im giving 3stars based solely off of the customer service I recived. Thank you. Have a wonderful day.
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baleman1999
Been here once before but didnt remember the experience but was quick to remember why it was so long for my return. No hello or goodbye for anyone Ive watched go through the door. We get our drinks and get our straws thrown at us, not going to base it off something little but the last time I was here, after the tip was dropped it was taken before we left or when the plates were cleared. It was fairly easy to see the motive of actually being attended too and thats sugar coating it. Food was good just zero hospitality in my own experience
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Patty B
Great food, service can be mediocre at times, wish they had more chicken & beef entrees (as I dont eat pork or seafood), also wish they had rice noodles available on buffet - instead of having to get them from grill. Otherwise, GREAT food & pretty good selections in COMPLETE meal choices - entrees, salads, & dessert choices. Their Butter Chicken & Spicy Wings are AWESOME ! Also love that they have egg custard available in dessert selections ! A GREAT buffet to try if you like Chinese buffets. Maybe see ya there sometime. :-)
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Gordon Kohler
We had a Heavens Best Carpet Cleaning seminar in Des Moines like we do almost every year, we were looking for a buffet that would accommodate our 30+ group for lunch. We went the day before to make sure this place would work for us. As we drove up we noticed the parking lot was run down (weeds growing) but went inside to look around. We were greatly surprised to see great food, great atmosphere, reasonable prices, and helpful friendly staff. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.
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Raven Booker
The food overall is delicious but the service was horrible and racist. They sat me at the end table closest to the door had my check ready before I even ate my food. A couple of the workers kept looking at me with dirty looks as if I didnt belong also I asked for a new soy sauce and she brought me back one that was almost empty from another table. I will not be coming here again due to the way I was treated but yes the food is good. They need to lear customer service and smile more!
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Shooter Clint
I like to stop by for a fast lunch with plentiful veggies. The buffet food is good. I enjoy the sushi with the cucumber, cheese, salmon, and sesame seeds. I always leave happy and have been there several times now. I dont eat out a lot but lately this is where I want to go. I see some people dont like the service. They seem friendly enough to me. Used plates disappear promptly. Actually had a nice brief chat with the lady up front last time I was in.
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Dale Edwards
I have no idea how this place has almost 4 stars. This is probably the worst tasting buffet I have ever eaten at. I paid $8 for my meal and feel I was charged $8 to much. I will never come here again, the food had no flavor and the sushi was just plain gross. Go to Buffet City on university instead
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Bobbi Contreras
Not the best Chinese Buffet in the area, but not the worst either. Staff is usually friendly and the food from the buffet is good at peak times, not so great at less busy times when it isnt as fresh. Meals ordered off the menu and not the buffet are MUCH better. Prices are reasonable.
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taylor rose
The food wasnt fresh. The floor was so sticky it broke my flip flop and took it off my foot! I dont get out to eat much or to Des Moines so it was a real disappointment! :( I would recommend going into des moines more to a better place!
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amber fernandez
The food wasnt bad, personally didnt have many options for me but about two hours after eating here had really bad stomach pains, ended up vomiting. Daughter had a small potato and ended up vomiting as well the rest of the day.
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Melvin Moore
If you want a good Chinese experience, come here!....unless it isnt chinese, it could be mandarin...wait...isnt that? i have no idea...whatever. I am real person. Me like Asian Food. This place good, Eat here now.
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Cristopher Saenz
Very good Buffet, food was always fresh, thay have a good variety of food, I tried a pick of everything and I was amazed of the taste, I definitely do recommend this place, todays date March, 04 2017.
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tyler smith
Been going here freqeuntly for about 6 years now Its the best chinese buffet in des moines Coconut shrimp, butter chicken, whole crayfish, and foglegs. Some things ive never seen anywhere else
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The Champlins
Much nicer, cleaner, and the food was tastier than the other Chinese buffet we have visited. Fast, friendly, and good price for the quality and quantity of the food. Definitely recommend
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Ron Shelley
Food was hot, fresh, delicious! Staff was attentive and cleared dirty dishes promptly. They were akways bringing out fresh food to restock the buffet. Great experience!! I will be back!!
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Matthew Risting
We went here 8pm on a Sunday and the food was still fresh and delicious! A wide range of traditional Chinese meals and even some sushi! I would recommend and would go again!