Main Chinese Buffet
| Address: | 5580 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA 98516, USA |
| Phone: | +1 360-455-8899 |
| Site: | mainchinesebuffet.net |
| Rating: | 3.8 |
| Working: | 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM |
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Michael C
The host, bussers, and other staff were friendly, polite, neatly dressed, and punctilious. I ordered hot tea, which was wonderful, and lemonade. I visited the washroom, which was clean, and I like that the door opens outward. Upon finishing my first plate, I had picked it up to move it aside. Upon feeling it lifted from my hand I looked and saw the busser, beaming, who asked how I was doing. I sampled most hot dishes, including some I thought I might not like. The meats were tender and appropriately seasoned, the vegetables tasted fresh, the rice and other carb sides were hot and the right texture. The sushi rolls were well crafted and generously portioned. Steam tables were clean and organized. Overall, I am happy with the selection, quality, and temperature of the food here. The restaurant may be improved by slight tweaks of decor. The aquarium, for example, despite having four rather large coy, would do well with some light accents, like aquatic plants, interesting stones. It also has a fishy odor that might be a bit off putting to those entering the establishment. Water treatment and isolated ventilation for the tank may help to alleviate this issue. I know it would be tough, but if they schedule coy feeding times at peak hours it might be popular with younger guests.
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Celine Vaitogi
The workers were one of the most disrespectful people, to the customers. After about 20min of eating at the buffet our plates piled up at the end of the table and the workers just looked at us and laughed. But on the other hand they took the other people plates that were there race. Im sad to say this but the workers are racist. They treat others rude that arent Asian, very different than others that are. All the workers were looking at us and rolling there eyes and laughing. And they wouldnt refill our water, they didnt even give us enough cups in the first place. Then they would talk in there own language and we could tell that there talking about us cause they keep looking at us and not even serving us right. I say they need to get new workers. Also the utensils are dirty and old. I saw a plate with a Chinese fortune cookie fortune paper stuck to a clean plate where you grab the clean plates from. And most of the plates were dirty. Overall I would not recommend this place at all. Sorry for telling the truth and only the truth never going back. Oh and the food is 5 out of 10.
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Meaghan Smith
The food is really good and you cant beat the price, my only problem is this: I brought a developmentally disabled friend with my fiance and I and the servers were very standoffish towards him. He has the mentality of a 6 year old, I understand how it can be somewhat off-putting for them and I sympathize but I can only forgive it to a certain extent. Also, theres no apparent waiters station so they were standing less than 10 feet from our table speaking what Im going to assume is Chinese, it felt somewhat hostile. Circling back to their obvious discomfort with our developmentally delayed friend, Im sure their culture has influenced how they perceive the differently abled (they are definitely native to some part of Asia, probably China) but I would strongly suggest that they go native a bit and learn how to handle oneself around the mentally handicapped. Food is good though.
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Jodi Henley
lots of old school Chinese American food. You know--the usual, "Chinese" doughnuts made out of deep-fried refrigerator biscuit dough, tempura battered odds and ends with sweet and sour sauce on the side. Various vegetables and assorted kinds of Asian styled meat dishes, along with jello, pudding, cut up veg, many kinds of sushi rolls (all with fake crab, tobiko, some kind of mayo sauce, or suspicious-looking raw tuna and salmon. Some of the raw tuna/salmon looked and smelled pretty bad last time I was there, but I didnt get sick. All in all, not a bad place and Id go again.
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Anita Bristow
Over the last year we have come to this buffet numerous times. We are a family of 8 with 3 older kids so as you can imagine it can be quite costly. That being said the good was great and the service was as well. HOWEVER, We went there tonight and that was NOT the case ! We did not have a server come to our table once .. the food was ALL over cooked ... the sushi was not near as good as usual ! They lady behind the front counter was incredibly rude ! We will not be back ... nor will we EVER recommend that place to anyone as we have many times
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WES Harman
Its exactly what youd expect from a large Chinese buffet: a lot of mass-produced entrees (e.g., Mongolian beef, General Tsos Chicken, Sweet & Sour) with predictable sides like egg rolls, spare ribs, potstickers, and Chinese donuts. I was pleased to find and quite enjoyed their baked plantains. Loads of fresh cut fruit as well, plus a generous dessert table. With tax it comes to roughly $18 for an adult so its nobodys idea of a cheap dinner, but if you absolutely positively cant run the risk of not leaving stuffed to the gills this is your spot.
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jennifer chang
We used to love this place until tonight. First, my husband found a 3 inch long catapiller in the bok choi! He discreetly pointed it out to the staff. No apologies were made. We were given a 15% discount. Everyone lost their appetite. Also we were charged a price different from what is advertised because "they are unable to edit the information." The food has been going down hill, becoming greasier with each visit. The guys prepping the sushi give severe attitude if you ask them to make something specific. We will not be back.
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Mark Messinger
Surprisingly good, for an all-you-can-eat buffet. Ive been here a few times and have found the Main Chinese Buffet is generally consistent and a step above the normal all-you-can-eat Asian buffet. This is an especially notable feat, considering the size of the selection available. Meat, fish, vegetables, a limited selection of pretty good sushi rolls, desserts, and attentive service. Its not a cheap meal; dont come here if youre just interested in some light snacking. But good for lunch and especially good for your main meal of the day.
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Hailey Pena
The food is AWFUL. The second you walk in the smell of rotten fish overwhelms you. Its probably the disgustingly filthy coy tank right by the door that is filthy and looks like theyve never cleaned. The servers wait for you to sign your receipt and then take it when they shouldnt even be touching it until after you leave. My bill was 40 for 2 people and i had one plate that I barely touched. I wouldnt have paid for it but I was with friends and didnt want to make a scene. Will NEVER be back or recommend! DISGUSTING.
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treven cullen
got into lacey about a week ago on business and discovered this place one evening. being a local boy from hawaii, my thoughts was I might be wasting my time. well to my surprise it wasnt that bad, not the Hong Kong style Im used too back home , but for mainland pakes, it wasnt half bad. orange chicken, chow mein , gan pao chicken, beef broccoli, kalbi, egg rolls, sushi selections, etc. one thing I noticed was, no chow fun and they dont know how to make fried rice. other than that 14.99 wasnt bad for dinner.
