China Buffet King

2249 Noblestown Rd, Pittsburgh
(412) 922-6822

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Ted

Outstanding. Excellent variety, REASONABLE, includes lots of desserts.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Thomas Wotzlawski

Don't be blinded by the outside. Otherwise you definitely won't eat there. The food itself was very tasty

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anna W

We had been there around 6pm and all the food had seemed to be sitting out and hard the egg drop soup was good but we didn’t eat much else other then ice cream they did not make us pay full price but unfortunately I don’t think we will be going back

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 4

Lol Okay

Very terrible place the rice was not cooked and very dry, the chicken on the other hand tasted so bad and very chewy and not well cooked, service was awful, the waiters threatened me to tip them and so i was forced to tip before walking out the store.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Theresa S

I have been going to this place for 20+ years. Jenny and her husband sold it to another lady a few months ago, and it has been horrible ever since. I hadn't gone there in about 3 months, so I decided to go this evening and see if it improved. It got worse. I should have just walked out when I saw the dried up food that had been sitting there probably since noon. I got there at 5pm. The only things that were fresh were the crab rangoon, seaweed salad and wings. Everything else was garbage. Someone is going to get very ill, because nothing was at the right temperature, and the food was 5 or more hours old. The health department needs to go there and shut this place down. What a disappointment, and hazard. I will never go there again. It is so horrible, and unsafe. Run, do not walk, to another restaurant, because this one is garbage.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Jupi M.

Been coming here for years, and this place has been a family favorite. But after a solid twenty+ years, the business was sold, and the place just hasn't been right since. We've gone a few times over the past few months, some trips were okay, but the last two were pretty dismal.

I'm willing to give it one more shot in a while, because maybe they just need to get things straight after being sold a long time successful business. 🤷‍♀️ The genuine offense for me was changing the coconut shrimp. It used to be so much better than other Chinese restaurants' coconut shrimp, but now it's just like everyone else's. Not bad, per se, but it's nothing special.

It's a real shame. I really loved this dinky little place.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 4

Serena Nelson

Food was cold. Server barely came by to ask for drinks when she did she had an attitude. We will not be going back for 85 dollars it was not worth it

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Marty Evil (ChroMeDoMe)

I need to update my review because it’s evident that this place is under new management, and I have some strong opinions. The service was impressive! Our waiter was attentive, although there were a few language barriers. My family and I managed to communicate just fine, so it wasn't a major issue.

Now, let’s talk about the food—this is where I have some serious concerns. The quality has definitely declined. Previously, it was fantastic, but now it falls flat. When we arrived, the food was cold❄️, which is simply unacceptable. I’m personally facing some challenges with chewing due to dental issues, and many dishes were particularly tough for me to manage. The rice was overcooked to the point that it resembled rice krispies, and a lot of the items were very dry. The egg roll was tough and lacked filling, which was disappointing.

As for the General Tso and Lo Mein, they tasted like they were doused in barbecue sauce without any finesse. On a positive note, the Crab Rangoon was decent, though the portion was much smaller than I remember. My fiancée's Sprite tasted more like water, and the same goes for my Pepsi—both times. The waiter piled the cups with ice, leaving little room for actual drink, and I noticed this happening to every cup served.

Management, if you happen to read this, I urge you to encourage your staff to be more mindful during food preparation. I know this place has the potential to do much better.

Parking: HUGE parking lot on the left side and a double sided lot on the left side of the building.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Buffet Salad Bar, General TSO's Chicken, Honey Chicken

Scott Scanlon

If i could give this place a zero star review I would. This place should in all honesty be shut down by the health department. I went here a while back and found it utterly disgusting. My wife for whatever ungodly reason continues to go here for dinner on occasion with her friend and comes back feeling sick. Last night she told me about the terrible experience she had with food not to temperature, etc. she unfortunately visited here last night, She's now not able to get out of bed with some kind of food poisoning. Places like this shouldn't exist, but do. Stay the hell away from this place. I don't know who they pay for 5 stars and rave reviews about good food because this place is a lawsuit waiting to happen.

Michael Switala

I ate there yesterday, but held off making this review to see if I got sick last night. The food is subpar for a Chinese restaurant. The General Tso was not spicy and tasted like they added ketchup. Most entrees on the buffet were bland and lacked vegetables. There were two glaring issues from someone who eats Chinese at least once a week. The wonton soup and egg rolls were flavorless. Second, all the tables were disgustingly sticky. I overheard the waiter tell a husband and wife who came to eat, after they refused to sit at two dirty tables, the reason the tables are sticky is that they are 25 years old. Seriously!!!
All that being said, the silverware and dishes were all clean. They had some amazing pot stickers, nice after eating ice cream selection, a large desert/fruit area, and my waiter was very nice.
Haven't eaten here in over a year and I can tell you the place has gone downhill. Shame because it used to be good.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 4

Chris Mcfall

Great place to eat

Wheelchair accessibility: Ez in and out

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wonton Soup, Rice with Chicken Pepper, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Coconut Shrimp

Wade Chabassol

New flooring, more food choices (including American), lots of fruits and vegetables for healthy dining, ice cream for the kids. The entire family of four escapes with barely paying $60, even with a tip. Value, value, value.

Parking: Parking lot holds 20-30 cars in front, plus another dozen on the side. No sweat there!

Kid-friendliness: The kids love the buffet and an ice cream treat when it's done. Plenty of cakes, pudding, and Jell-o options.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to get in, easy out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wonton Soup, Sushi, Coconut Shrimp

Borys Wowczuk

Their buffet is not keeping the food warm and who knows how long it’s been sitting there. They still charged me for a buffet and I didn’t get two fork fulls. Hey China king close down before people get sick!!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Mihr

I love this place. Fairly priced and I have never had to wait. Food is fresh except when it’s within an hour of closing so keep that in mind.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pedro Caraballo

Really happy that they are remodeling the place really needed that
Thank you

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken, General TSO's Chicken

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