Empire Buffet
1009 Blowing Rock Blvd, Lenoir
(828) 759-7226
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Great place to eat. The best service.
First visit. Half the food was neither hot nor fresh, perhaps time of day, Saturday? 6pm. Don't live in Lenoir so maybe other times or days the food is better, fresher. Not looking for a second visit.
Didn't have many options food was cold and old is a waste of money they make u pay at the start so u can't get ur money back kids we're on there phonesturned up all the way not peaceful byfar the worst buffet ever been to DONT WASTE UR MONEY
Ok food rude front lady
Food was dry, stale, and unapetizing. You have to pay upon entry which is understandable but then when we sat down we got denied drinks until we varnished our receipt. And considering my grandfather who just had surgery today was carrying said receipt we didn't get out drinks for 25 minutes while he browsed the small selection of food. The bathrooms are horrendous honestly I was scared to sit on the throne because they were so gross. Only giving 2 stars because my grandfather enjoyed his icecream. Not to mention everyone was silent you could have heard a pin drop. Unfriendly, unwelcoming, unapatizing. Don't come here it's changed alot since last year.
Decent food, nice staff, and affordable prices. We love coming here when we’re in the mood for a laidback meal and not too many people.
Found a roach in my plate
First clue should have been no one was inside. Second clue was $55 for 3. Third clue was you pay before you can eat. Fourth close no music. Fifth was it’s a buffet. The worse food EVER. The food looked old and probably from the day before.
Just a place to eat your food. Not great, but edible.
Most of the food was cold. Other food was dry and hard. Ice cream was old with freezer burn. Very quiet, no music.
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Making our way through to tweetsie Railroad when we got hungry and decided to try this buffet out since they usually have options for different people. You first walk in and I was surprised to find that you have to pay first, and then you are able to sit down and eat. Normal Chinese buffet ambiance. They had sushi, but unfortunately, most of it is imitation sushi, and it didn't taste fresh at all and just was not good. Their Wasabi looked like guacamole. Their food options were ok. There's not a lot to choose from. I was waiting for them to put fresh fries, but they never did. They just kept the old soggy and dry ones out. They had noodles, rice, chicken, and broccoli and their normal dishes. The food itself is OK but not the best. I think the best items were the ice cream and the fruit. Other than that, it's a no-go for us and especially for the price. The servers, though, were very attentive and friendly.
Good variety of food for a good price
Good selection for the price, food itself was mediocre.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
We’ve been here before, a few years ago. Unfortunately, the food all looks almost the same color? Beige or yellow.
Minimal selection options if you are a vegetarian. Not sure what vegan’s would order, unless ordering from the menu and requesting it steamed?
String beans, steamed cabbage, overly seasoned zucchini pieces, steamed rice.
Why is bean curd never an option on buffets?
Everything tasted the same. No uniquely cultural flavors.
My husband said the banana pudding was made with packaged LEMON pudding, and the chocolate pudding was also very boxed-tasting?
Our server was very polite and attentive though, so a shout out to her for sure.
Side note- you prepay upon entering the restaurant. They do accept cards too.
With several competitive Asian restaurants nearby, it would be awesome to see this place try & be more competitive with flavors and alternative food/dietary options.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
I found a hair in my food
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
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