South China Island Inn
| Address: | 1420 Rice St, St Paul, MN 55117, USA |
| Phone: | +1 651-488-7849 |
| Site: | southchina2.com |
| Rating: | 4.1 |
| Working: | 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 12–9PM 2–8PM |
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Tony Whetherhult
5 star buffet. Being a picky eater, I feel that they catered their food to my needs by having everything taste exactly the same. The lack of service and minimal choices really set me at ease. Less anxiety without having to talk with a server or needing to make many choices. However, it was the overall blandness and the complete lack of effort that won my patronage. A few coworkers and I have been trying to find new places to eat during lunch break in the Little Canada area. We read a few good reviews on G+ and decided to try it. This was our experience: We saw a sign to seat yourself when we first arrived. There were no servers in sight after a couple minutes, so we helped ourselves to the buffet. About 5 minutes later, we were given a glass of water from the server without a word said to us. Most of the dishes in the serving area were empty or only had sauce-covered fried bread crumbs left. The low food quality combined with the poor decor showed a complete lack of attention to details. I will say, the buffet was cheap (about $6.50/person) and we did not get sick from it. Do yourself a favor and pick somewhere else for lunch.
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LikeaStar2510
I tried this place for the first time today. And it was the best price with really nice employees. I called in for take out. The lady on the phone was nice and the guy when I entered was very welcoming. Ive never seen the place before I ordered but the outside was a little unwelcoming id suggest maybe some flowers or something walking in, I didnt know what to except on the inside. Overall I liked the price,portion size,food and employees. Thanks
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Loulou V
Really poor service. Everything in there looks like a dump. Walls chipped off, everything looks like its falling apart. They try to use things to cover it up. Food taste like frozen food that you buy from Sams club. Nothing special. I could see why that business is going down, I feel bad for that family, theyre probably going into debt.
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Codey Wittig
The buffet runs out quickly and it smells like theyre burning charcoal in the kitchen and/or smoking, BUT the food is pretty good on the buffet line and the price is really great. The restaurant looks really run down but the staff is very friendly. No fountain soda. If Im working on the area this is a good spot for an economical lunch.
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ky qu
Horrible service at least 4 times food is ok but I will not go back ever unless they get better workers the lady is rude and cant comprehend English at all who ever owns this restaurant needs to really fix it up bad for business food is good but service has to be good to no more money from me
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Patricia Barnes
I like this place but always giving false information on hours of Delivery. If delivery is till 7pm-8pm, thats what it should be and not because your delivery driver dont want too; or GET A new driver OR JUST DONT offer delivery services PERIOD...
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Kelly Skie
Best chiense food ever. I have been going there since i was 10! The lady at the counter, remembers my whole family and asks about them. Even remembers where my parents moved, how many children I have and their ages.
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Rick Ross
Keep coming back for the Four Seasons sizzling dinner. Cant beat it, especially at the price. Friendly staff. Customer since 1991. The wontan soup is really good. Some of the best in the area for the price.
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Alicia Stands
Love this place. They always remember me n my guy n our lil one n ask how he doin n also asks about my guys fam. Him n his fam been comin here for years. The food is great n neva disappointed. Da price is right
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Jordan Thomas
Extremely reasonable prices and free local delivery. Weve tried every Chinese restaurant on the North End of St. Paul, and this is the one we always go back to. Great food and a friendly family running it.
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Tamara Linderholm
They say online they deliver on Sundays from 2pm-8pm, but after we spent 20 minutes deciding what we wanted to order, we called and they say they arent delivering today. Thanks a lot buddy!
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Abyss Guy
Been going to this place since i was a kid, i can say they have the BEST BEEF FRIED RICE . I highly recommend people to try this dish cause it will make you keep going back for more.
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Tom Grenier
I ordered what I thought was going to be good Chinese food. Instead I received a plate of what tasted like fatty garbage. STAY AWAY!! New Fresh Wok isnt too far away.
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Tim Curry
The best Chinese food In St,Paul and Minneapolis,I have tried a lot of them but this one ,,,Yes I have told friends and family we all go here
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tyler geno
i think they should make it clear there is a minimum delivery amount. doesnt say anywhere on website. thanks for wasting my time!
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Layne Johnson
Good service great prices try to catch them when busy though as food will be fresher. Much nicer on the inside than the outside.
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paris martin
Ive been going for the past 15 years. The lady at the counter still remember my family. The customer service and food is great!
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Amanda M.
Great food, good prices. Quiet place with relaxed atmosphere. Bathrooms and decor in need of updates and replacments however.
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Lialoni Hutchinson
This is my favorite place to eat always always i luv there family they make me feel like family. Been coming here for 21 years
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Jesse Merrill
Love this place. So glad they started delivering! Yummy chow mein. Sweet and sour chicken. Egg rolls. Wontons. etc.
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A Private User
Been eating hear scince i was young, they have the best chineese food in st.paul, highly recomend u check them put
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Gloria Stiehl
I had the buffet and it was the best food I ate. This is my favorite go-to Chinese food. I love it!!!
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Jacob Rawlings
Cant beat the price for the lunch buffet. Great food, familys been going here for over 20 years.
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Liberty Belter
This has been our "go to" Chinese place for quite sometime. Good food, great service.
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Joseph Rosario
You want good food that wont have you running to the bathroom. Best food in town,
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PAISLEY PRINCESS
Another bad experience with Chinese restaurants. Food was pretty dreadful
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A Private User
Cute little mom and pop place. Very yummy lunch buffet. And its cheap:-)
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Alex Gjerdingen
Awesome restaurant! I havent had Chinese food this good since i were 6!
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geraldine worley
Been going there 20+ yrs the staff is great and food is even better.
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Tamminisha Brown
The Island Fried Rice is great! Orange Chicken or really good also!
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Justin Jones
Only Chinese food restaurant i will eat. Hands down the best.
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April Mamer
Food was not good, it was not fresh and would not go back.
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todd roden
Nice place to eat and good food at a reasonable price
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John Annen
Hands down the best place to eat great food and price
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Saroeum Path
Very nice people,food pretty good,great service.
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Maria Castro
Bueno
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IRVGOTTI IRVGOTTI
If you like good chowmein this is where to go
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Addison Reeve
Fast delivery and good portions for the price
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noldyfan3
Best food at the best price in the Metro !!!
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Shugie Matthews
Great food. Greater customer service
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Austin Marlin
Great spot love the lunch buffet
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Amy Zimmerman
Delicious!!!
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Thomas Bennett
Good buffet
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Pat Webster
Great food
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Chuyi Xiong
Good food
