Not as good as it used to be in the past. Everything is CHICKEN. Not a lot of variety meats. Food on the buffet wasn't hot just warm. Batter on chicken tasted funny. I had to put back 2sets of silverware that were suppose to be clean. No tableside service; like asking if you wanted hot tea or other. My visit will be the last one.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Lori Creech
I definitely prefer the Asian Buffet over Ottumwa's China Star. Love the coconut shrimp!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Katie C.
I had to travel for work on a Sunday, which I typically try to avoid. I searched local restaurants and saw this one, and decided to give it a try. Small town asian restaurants tend to be either really good or really bad, with very little in between. When I go to an Asian buffet type restaurant, I am not expecting the greatest quality, just comfort foods like general Tso's chicken, crab Rangoons, and some white rice at a reasonable price. This place exceeded my expectations. Each of the items in the buffet that I tried tasted fresh, not like it had been sitting under a warming lamp for two hours. The chicken meat (both white and dark) was high quality, no bits of gristle or other unchewable stuff that I often find at lower quality restaurants. The crab Rangoons were really good. Even the rice was very good, not having that dried out texture that it can sometimes get when it sits in a steamer pot for too long. The sushi was also surprisingly good. I never set my expectations high for buffet sushi, but I keep the bar even lower at small town restaurants that serve sushi. I mean, who expects decent sushi at a small town Iowa buffet? It was surprisingly tasty, even if the selection was limited to only one roll type item. My only gripe is that it was kind of dark inside, in spite of the windows being unobstructed and the sun being out. It's kind of a pet peeve of mine, but buffets really should portray a clean and bright environment to emphasize that they are high caliber restaurants. Buffets tend to be viewed as dark, dirty places, and I always encourage proprietors to upgrade their lighting to make their restaurants appear cleaner and more inviting. Aside from the lighting, this place solidly impressed me. For a small town Iowa buffet, it was very good.
Steve
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Angel Green
Always clean and always keeps up with the food making sure it's fresh!!! My family loves dining out here. 10/10 recommended.Kid-friendliness: Very patient with children!
I have been coming here for years but after today I will not be going back. I went in for lunch and they were prepping and cutting green beans in the dining room by the drink machine. Absolutely disgusting to do food prep in the dining area. The food was also dried out and not fresh at 1145am.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
RJ VK
It has probably been at least 3 years since I last visited. In my opinion it has gone downhill in both the food and service.The variety of food isn't what it used to be...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Mushrooms, Sweet
Allen Baker
Great food. .kids love
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Joshua Hill
Well decorated and clean location, staff was very helpful and attentive. Food tasted good mostly but as with all buffets, quality was dependent on how long the tray had been on the line. If you are looking to scratch the American Chinese/Cantonese food itch in Oskaloosa, this is your place.Vegetarian options: Vegetable Lo Mein and cabbage rolls would make a full meal in themselves.Wheelchair accessibility: Flat floors from parking lot to table, buffet line is at the right height to see.
I really enjoyed the variety of food. I recommend to bring an appetite and finish up with the dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good food. Loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best food i have ever hadI am Mexican and i loved all the foodThe chicken was awesomeService 10/10 its was super clean !!!Come back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Parking: Lots of room to park.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peanut Butter Chicken, Coconut Shrimp
What a value in today's day and age.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Mushrooms, Sesame Chicken, Coconut Shrimp
Not as good as it used to be in the past. Everything is CHICKEN. Not a lot of variety meats. Food on the buffet wasn't hot just warm. Batter on chicken tasted funny. I had to put back 2sets of silverware that were suppose to be clean. No tableside service; like asking if you wanted hot tea or other. My visit will be the last one.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
I definitely prefer the Asian Buffet over Ottumwa's China Star. Love the coconut shrimp!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I had to travel for work on a Sunday, which I typically try to avoid. I searched local restaurants and saw this one, and decided to give it a try. Small town asian restaurants tend to be either really good or really bad, with very little in between. When I go to an Asian buffet type restaurant, I am not expecting the greatest quality, just comfort foods like general Tso's chicken, crab Rangoons, and some white rice at a reasonable price. This place exceeded my expectations. Each of the items in the buffet that I tried tasted fresh, not like it had been sitting under a warming lamp for two hours. The chicken meat (both white and dark) was high quality, no bits of gristle or other unchewable stuff that I often find at lower quality restaurants. The crab Rangoons were really good. Even the rice was very good, not having that dried out texture that it can sometimes get when it sits in a steamer pot for too long. The sushi was also surprisingly good. I never set my expectations high for buffet sushi, but I keep the bar even lower at small town restaurants that serve sushi. I mean, who expects decent sushi at a small town Iowa buffet? It was surprisingly tasty, even if the selection was limited to only one roll type item. My only gripe is that it was kind of dark inside, in spite of the windows being unobstructed and the sun being out. It's kind of a pet peeve of mine, but buffets really should portray a clean and bright environment to emphasize that they are high caliber restaurants. Buffets tend to be viewed as dark, dirty places, and I always encourage proprietors to upgrade their lighting to make their restaurants appear cleaner and more inviting. Aside from the lighting, this place solidly impressed me. For a small town Iowa buffet, it was very good.
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Always clean and always keeps up with the food making sure it's fresh!!! My family loves dining out here. 10/10 recommended.Kid-friendliness: Very patient with children!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Lo Mein, Chicken Fried Rice, Szechuan Beef, Honey Chicken, Sesame Chicken
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I have been coming here for years but after today I will not be going back. I went in for lunch and they were prepping and cutting green beans in the dining room by the drink machine. Absolutely disgusting to do food prep in the dining area. The food was also dried out and not fresh at 1145am.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
It has probably been at least 3 years since I last visited. In my opinion it has gone downhill in both the food and service.The variety of food isn't what it used to be...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Mushrooms, Sweet
Great food. .kids love
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Well decorated and clean location, staff was very helpful and attentive. Food tasted good mostly but as with all buffets, quality was dependent on how long the tray had been on the line. If you are looking to scratch the American Chinese/Cantonese food itch in Oskaloosa, this is your place.Vegetarian options: Vegetable Lo Mein and cabbage rolls would make a full meal in themselves.Wheelchair accessibility: Flat floors from parking lot to table, buffet line is at the right height to see.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peanut Butter Chicken
A little over priced and our waiter wasn't the
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3