The Great Wall Restaurant
10398 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID, 83709
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Address :
10398 W Overland Rd
Boise, ID, 83709 - Phone (208) 376-3260
- Website https://greatwallidaho.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Hailey R.
Been coming here since I was 4 or 5. The original location on Overland and I think Five Mile was the best, especially back in the nineties. Never been to another Chinese restaurant like this in all of the Northwest or California... buffet or table service. I crave this style of Chinese and can only get it every time I'm in Boise. Best pork fried rice... the only fried rice I know of that you can get without frozen peas and carrots, authentic sweet and sour and best green vegetable chow mien. I can only hope the food is still good when I come back..
(5)Aly W.
I've become a little jaded about Chinese buffets around here but the manager invited our family to give this place a try. It's not as close as China Grand, but worth the extra mile. Our server Stephanie was very attentive, and the manager and other staff made us feel very welcome. The restaurant is clean, open and inviting, and while the look may not be as authentic, the food is on par with the competition if not superior. While there's fewer dishes than similar places, they seem to emphasize quality over quantity. The BBQ chicken skewer I had was tender and flavorful with a subtle hint of teriyaki . I didn't get a chance to try the other chicken dishes but my step-daughter enjoyed the orange chicken. I noticed their sweet and sour sauce was different than most Chinese restaurants here and in Arizona, a lot gooier and less runny, not to mention a more appetizing shade of orange rather than that horrible bright red bordering on pink. I approve. The buffet includes stir fry, made to order I think, but I didn't get a chance to try it. There's plenty of veggies and fruit and a few generic items like popcorn shrimp and tater tots for finicky eaters. Dessert includes the usual jello, donuts, ice cream and, by request, soft serve. There's also a fridge with a variety of pies. They deliver for a minimum order of $20 with a $3 delivery charge. I look forward to ordering food in the future as our sons have reached the terrible twos early. The delivery menu even includes items like cheeseburgers and fries. Overall the food is above average and the service is exceptional. It wasn't just us, either. They took great care of all their guests.
(4)Steve S.
As an avid critic (not through yelp) I have reviewed many restaurants but Great Wall is one I will never go back to. I have enjoyed the food through delivery several times, I had no Idea what I witnessed would make me never want to eat there again. As most yelper's reviewed I couldn't even focus on the food due to the multiple health code violations. Here is my break down of my visit. 1. The food on the buffet line was low quality and tasted all the same, it was not the same food I receive from delivery. 2. I watched for an hr and a half as hot food sat on the line without being changed (it was lukewarm at best and in the danger zone) 3. Stir fry station had a stack of plates in the window where the man cooks your food, next to those plates a big white dirty fan. (Another health code violation. 4. I ventured in to the bathroom to find the horrifying scene other reviews stated, the bathrooms dirty and exposed cleaners under the sink. (Use caution if you have kids) My two last MAJOR critiques that had me ready to leave- ASAP * If you visit here watch the wait staff/bussers (they are the same) During my meal I witnessed the waitress clearing old buffet plates from another customers table, I then asked as she came by for a refill on my drink. I was mortified when she picked up my glass with part of her free hand by the rim, she then preceded to refill it up at the front and bring it back to me. * My last observance was another disturbing act of negligence as I watched tables being cleaned off with the same rags. This was more frightening when she did not clean off the condiments (salt,pepper,soy sauce bottles) but left them dirty. Anyone who has been in the industry knows it is a violation to not be sanitized after every sitting. In closing I always like to go in to a restaurant "blind" I like to not know past reviews so I can be unbaised in my examinations. Before I left it was crucial to speak to management and show them my findings before I write and publish. I was shocked by the lady's response as it seemed she did not care, she had no idea of the fan violation and assured me every 2 months they are inspected. Nevertheless they will be getting a visit as I contacted a friend from the health department, after all of this their was no effort to make me happy. They still insisted I pay for my meal which I did, but if you happen to ignore this review and go there I have given you things to watch for.
(1)Michael M.
This place was dirty. The bathroom was disgusting. Our waitress seemed like she was not happy about working there. I will not eat there again.
(1)Robert B.
I'm a truck driver and I eat everywhere, the food here was fresh and the selection was fantastic I ate lunch at 1pm the service was great too. My glass never was empty. For $8.50 it was a steal. I would gladly pay $12.00 for what I got..
(5)Matt O.
So horrible. Seriously. This place is comically bad. Everything here is just the worst.
(1)Eric N.
Our family has been going there for years, it's a favorite for birthday dinners. The service is good for a buffet, they keep the refills coming and clear away the empty plates fast. The buffet is fairly large and well stocked with fresh items. The girls love the stir fry where they select their own ingredients and the cook fries it up for them, kinda like a Mongolian BBQ. A solid four stars, I just don't think buffets deserve five stars.
(4)Angela S.
We were excited to see on their website that they now offer delivery... we called to place an order and were told that they are not accepting orders for delivery...??? Wish they'd take that off their site...very misleading....from the sounds of other reviews, I guess it's probably a good thing we didn't eat food from here.
(1)TheStranger 2.
I've been to all the Chinese buffets in Boise/Eagle/Meridian area and The Great Wall Restaurant is by far the best. Always constant good food. Very reasonably priced. This is the place I recommend to anyone who asks. Never a bad experience in 5 years of patronage.
(4)GARY B.
Pass this restaurant up, if you can. Food is inexpensive, but not very good. The buffet had quite a bit of food, but much of it tasted the same. A lot of it was greasy ad soggy. Service was not very good either. The place even looks run down.
(2)Britta E.
We decided to go to this buffet last night based on some of the more recent reviews. DH suggested China Grand, but I'm not a huge fan of that restaurant. Overall, we agreed that the Great Wall was better quality. The Kung Pao chicken actually had spice. General Tsos was good. The Spicy Chicken was a bit salty for DH's taste. We didn't try the stir fry house or the sushi. Loved the green beans. The fried rolls (egg rolls, etc) and pot stickers weren't to our liking, but that could just be preference. My main beef with the place is that the replenishment of food was not very fast. We got there at 7pm on a Friday night and had just missed a serious rush of people. Turnover may have been faster at that hour. I was able to get green beans, but the pan was not refilled in the 45 min that we were there. The place is clean and open. Very bright and doesn't seem crowded by too many tables in the middle of the floor. Our server was very nice, though a bit flustered. She may have been new. We'll be back!
(4)Debbie K.
I've eaten three times from this restaurant. One as take out and the other two as delivery. The first time I ate there I ordered take out. They were able to make my food without msg which was great and the food was fresh, hot and quite tasty. I was pleasantly surprised as I've had trouble finding quality Chinese food in Boise. The other two times I ordered delivery and as I said earlier, they were both wrong. The manager does a good job trying to make things right for the customer which is great customer service, but he wouldn't have fix the mistakes of his staff if they had better knowledge of the restaurants dishes and strove to a higher standard as their manager. As for the food, well it's sort of hit or miss. The take out was really good. The first delivery was not bad, but the second delivery, well let's just say it was "grease city". I don't like greasy Chinese food, so I doubt I'll be back even though the manager made the effort to fix the error.
(3)Johnny R.
Probably the worst place I have ever been for a Chinese buffet. The food seemed pretty tasty at first, yet was followed not long after with stomachaches, bloating, and other thoughts that are better served for one's own imagination. The interior just did not provide a welcoming presence - compared to its authentic-looking competitor three miles north on Fairview, this place seemed like an abandoned pawn shop that was abruptly converted into a restaurant. Upkeep was something else. I saw several tables with trash and dirty dishes up and down aisles, seats littered with crusty crumbs, stains where babies/little kids sat, and pieces of food on the floor. If it were not for a friend who loves this place as much as a single sports fan loves Hooters, I would have avoided this place on day one.
(1)Malia D.
Ever heard of dirty water hot dogs?? This is dirty water Chinese. You know it's a bad idea, but it's good enough to make bad look not as bad. Don't go here if you're a fan of sparkly clean eating establishment and super cheery efficient staff. This isn't that sort of place. It's bordering on dive, where the food is just about as good as the people watching...if you have the guts for it... But seriously, the food is good, really. There's lots of seating, and there's a reason why the place is usually busy..it's because they know how to cook pretty decent food. (Oh, if you're behind me in line you'll notice that I load up on their fried shrimp, fried rice, and general's chicken. They have a menu, but everything good on it is offered at the buffet)
(3)Eric S.
Great buffet! Very busy so very fresh. Good selection, stir fry and desserts. Some booth seating and some out in the middle that would fit large groups well. Good service and great rates for kids, our 3 and 1 year old eat free.
(4)John W.
Excellent food and service. This buffet was awesome there was tons of different things and everything had its own unique flavor. I really liked there mongolian that came with the buffet. the crab ragoons had to be the best i ever had. I cant wait to go back to this place. This is my new favorite buffet and not just chinese buffet my all around favorite buffet. I would definitly suggest this place to all my friends and family.
(5)phillip H.
Great Wall has really turned over a new leaf! My wife and I would never have come back, chalking our first experience up to the place just being a below average, cheap asian buffet. A week or so ago, I was messaged by the manager regarding my initial review. He asked if my wife and I would give them a second chance and I have to say I couldn't be happier! The food was great! I almost wish I had four stomachs to fill! If you want to eat at asian buffet that's affordable and great tasting, where the management truly cares about the customer feedback and the wait staff is second to none go no further then Great Wall on Overland!
(5)B L.
By far the worst Chinese place I've ever been to. Ordered off the menu and very nearly walked out when I saw what was on my plate. The chow mien was nothing but a load of celery, sprouts, and onions with some crunchy Chinese noodles (ya know, the ones from a can?) thrown in underneath in a salty, and otherwise tasteless, mystery sauce. The chicken was dry, chewy, and smothered in a radioactive canned orange sauce that was far too salty/sugary and not much else. Husband and I were both sick not 20 minutes after leaving the restaurant. The restaurant itself is rather dirty and many tables were still covered in dishes and trash when we got in. Paying the check took about 15 minutes, line was a dozen people long, and there's only one cash register. The upside was that our waiter was quick and attentive, and the food, disgusting as it was, came quickly.
(1)Lance S.
I brought my wife here because of the yelp deal. This is the worst chinese buffet I've ever been to. The general tsos chicken was raw and we told them. All they said was they would tell the chef. No apology and they didnt even pull it off of the buffet. Obviously they dont care about poisoning their customers. The health department needs to shut this place down.
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