Chef Lin Buffet

5084 South Terrace, Chattanooga
(423) 510-1998

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Katie Pittman

I have ate here in the past and it was pretty good. Unfortunately it seems it's not anymore. The food selection was mostly empty platters and what was there was old and tasted badly. Even when things were freshly restocked, they still did not taste good (and the old dried out food was just dumped on top). Three people left with only eating half a plate each (because it was not good) and costed us $41. I frequent the one in Dalton and for the first time I would say Dalton is preferred over this location. Only saving grace was friendly servers.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 5

Gretchen Conner

Great place to get a cheap meal.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Caveman Carl

Food wasn’t bad. Kinda typical Chinese buffet. Altho’ they don’t have fried rice. I looked everywhere and didn’t see any anywhere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

George Beaver

Open unlimited buffet with very good sushi & great buffet as well.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Emily Lynch

Quality is not great. Price is also not great.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

That Guy

Great food, drinks stayed full, but the atmosphere was plain

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

B. Skinner

some of the food didn't really taste fresh and the salmon for the sushi tasted outright rotten or spoiled. was puking everything out after eating, just avoid this place

Tammy Smith

For 25 years I and my family have been coming to here and living every meal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tyler Brianna Howell

I eat here almost every night me and my husband do we have been eating here for almost 10years now

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elijah Reynolds

Don’t go in expecting a 5 star chinese restaurant. I didn’t and this place somewhat exceeded my expectations. i expected worse from other reviews, but everything that i had was pretty fresh and if there was something i didn’t like, it was just because I didn’t like it. An $11 plate filled me up, so good value. All in all, a good bang for your book for some decent food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Monty Smith

The restaurant was open on Thanksgiving Day, while my family was scattered in Alabama and Florida so I enjoyed Chef Lin's lunch buffet.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Blue Mantis

The only Chinese buffet in town. Others pretend. This one is real

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sofia Caraveo

the little hispanic girl upfront that worked on friday november 21st , was rude and making fun of other appearances. will not be coming back and will let others know if they think about coming here.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Pegasasuin Draconis

on 11/16 2025in the evening came in and got food poisoning form sauted mushrooms that tasted like they where going bad/they didn't replace correctly. be safe when eating

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Brittany Tumlin

I love this place. The food is good. The staff is really nice and friendly. The price is good. I've been here multiple times and it's always a good experience for the whole family.

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