Qin Guan Buffet
1285 E Main St, Carbondale, IL, 62901
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Address :
1285 E Main St
Carbondale, IL, 62901 - Phone (618) 351-1222
- Website https://www.qinguanbuffet.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
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 : No
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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Shiva H.
The food is very good and fresh. We love the breaded shrimp, black pepper chicken, korean chicken, mongolian pork, and pepper squid. Make sure to try the warm apple pie and the dessert section!
(5)Stephanie P.
How can Qin Guang offer such high quality food for such a low price? Even at peak hours -- last night, for instance, Sunday at dinnertime -- an adult price is just $12. Add a buck or two for tip and you're still getting the best deal in town. Not because you couldn't pay less for a burger or fried chicken, but because this is EXCELLENT QUALITY food. As already mentioned, metal chafing dishes have no place here: the ceramic platters are not only much classier but have to be replenished much more often than the covered metal keep-it-warm dishes would, so the food is much fresher. So fresh that the fried things (crab rangoon, be still my heart!) are crunchy. Crunchy, I tells ya! For a buffet, that is remarkable. There are also plenty of vegetables among the dishes, a rarity much appreciated by this Yelper and her hubby. Abundant broccoli tucked among the dishes, and it's beautifully al dente. Again, for a buffet this is practically unheard of. Long story short, this is the perfect option for me and my husband: fresh and tasty food, lots of veg, great price, relaxed ambience, and I can get a sushi fix while he enjoys the hibachi. A real gem in Carbondale.
(5)N S.
Yum!! The food on the buffet was fresh, nicely laid out and tasty. Having the fresh oysters is add bonus for me. Oh and the black pepper squid was awesome too. Too bad it's so far from my home but will try to stop whenever we pass thru.
(5)David J.
This is hands-down the best Chinese buffet in the area. The food is always fresh and the servers have been attentive every time I've ate here. I believe they offer sushi as well, but seeing as I'm not a fan of raw food, I did not pay much attention to it. The only thing I don't like about this restaurant is the way paying for your food is set up. If you only carry plastic, you will have to tip before your receive your service because you pay for the meal before you eat. Just a small thing but I don't think customers should be expected to tip for service not yet received. Other than that, fantastic food and pretty good service.
(4)Courtney G.
Great food selection and presented nicely. Kid friendly. Sushi bar is amazing. Hibachi grill offered. High price but worth it.
(5)Katelyn M.
I should lead off by saying I haven't had an abnormally bad experience here, because I haven't. It's just too expensive for the quality of food you get. While there is an extensive array of food, I've found it to be lukewarm mostly, and lacking any sort of "wow" factor. If you get it to go for lunch, be prepared to pay by the pound. They also charge .75c per piece of sushi to go... Just not my style. I'd rather order one dish from New Kahala, where it's piping hot and cheap.
(2)David T.
Southern Illinois finally has a good Chinese food option that isn't overly expensive. Up until now, Hunan was the only decent Chinese food in Carbondale, but was quite expensive. Now for those who want your typical Sweet and Sour Chicken with the "red sauce", you are in luck. Qin Guang not only has great food, but they also have fresh food as well. It is a buffet style meal, but the place rotates the food regularly. Unlike the big silver pans that many traditional Chinese buffets use, this place uses smaller plates that hold less food, thus requiring them to rotate the food more. Every time I went up to the buffet the food was fresh. Overall the food was great. One main dish was just as good as another. On the other hand, the cappuccino cake was amazing. Therefore, just pick what looks good and, more than likely, it will taste good. There were only two problems. First, the service was very slow. Plates started piling up on our table and drinks were rarely refilled. Second, there was no Wonton Soup, which is odd for a Chinese restaurant. Other than that, this place was clean, sanitary and had amazing food. I will return!
(4)Jim O.
The dinner prices are ridiculously expensive for a buffet. The regular buffet is not hot enough for holding temps that is be concerned with possible issues. The Mongolian grill part is decent but not as good as the grill at the Marion mall. Long story short: expensive and not that good with a concern of improper holding temps. I'm not going back.
(2)Haven W.
Terrible food selection, terrible service, and a terrible layout. The waiters don't care about customer satisfaction, and it's extremely over-priced. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
(1)Kelly B.
I love this place so much. It can be a bit expensive it you don't go at the right times, but this is probably the best Chinese buffets I ever been too. Something about it seems kinda fancy and the food is just good. The staff are very nice and I highly recommend this place. If you heard pad things it was probably when it was under their old management.
(5)Brian L.
A tad on the pricey side for a buffet... But the food is above par for a Chinese buffet. Nice hibachi/Mongolian grill. OK buffet sushi. Nice veggies and salads. I pay the extra couple bucks and go here when I need to satisfy my buffet cravings while in C'dale.
(4)Jayanna W.
So impressed! This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but once you're in is very nice! It is apparent they have worked hard to remodel and make everything modern and inviting. The food was great! The waitstaff was friendly and helpful. For lunch, my ticket for two was just under $20. Sushi was wonderful! I thought it was nice the sushi chef had a tip jar out while he's making fresh sushi. I can't believe all that you get for the price! I will definitely return. Yum!
(5)Nick I.
There aren't many good buffets aside from Golden Corral in Carbondale ... Until now! The buffet that used to be here doesn't even compare to this one. Yummy Sushi, hibachi grill (which I haven't tried yet) and nice entrees. The decor is also really nice. It's slightly more expensive than other buffet options ($12.99 adult on Sat), but worth it.
(5)Wild V.
This was my first time here and it was fantastic. The food was yummy. Someone seats you at a table, another person services your table. The sweet biscuits were hot and melted in my mouth. I will definitely be back! Edited: I took my son here for his 25th birthday and I remember the food being so much better the first time. Our waitress was terrible and the food was not as fresh as I had remembered. The young lady watching the buffet was smooshing the food around on the heat plates in an attempt to make it "looK better" I guess but all she managed to do was make it mushy.
(3)Kathi N.
One word. WOW! We had stopped going to the restaurant that had been at this location whose name shall not be spoken. Same building, same cuisine, that is where the similarity really ends. No more of the traditional stainless steel pans, each item I tried was distinct and delicious. The staff is welcoming and appears to actually be happy you are there. Great Sushi and Hibachi Bar. And on the exterior? Our daughter used to refer to the old establishment as the stripper bar. Taking down the neon made a tremendous difference, a coat of paint would be nice. Don't let the bland exterior keep you away, you'd be missing a good meal!
(5)Shyannon M.
Such a clean place!!! You wouldn't think it from the outside, but it's spotless. The food was all fresh and I was there at a slow time of day between lunch and dinner. They have sushi and hibachi included in the price.
(5)Mike S.
Nice buffet.. Huge selection of dishes. Sushi is good also. Big selection of items they'll grill in front of you.
(5)Megan M.
The restaurant is very clean and nicely decorated. Much, much nicer than the restaurant that used to occupy that space. I think, for a buffet with a Mongolian BBQ, the prices aren't bad. The maki roll selection isn't the best, but I was SO excited to see maki rolls on a buffet in Carbondale and ones that I was not afraid to eat! I wish they had a bigger selection of maki rolls and sushi and some more non fried items on the buffet. I think this is a place that you can bring people from out of town and they would enjoy it.
(3)Allison F.
Has the best sushi I've tasted at a buffet. Always great customer service and fresh food. :) it's just a little pricy.
(4)A. H.
I am reviewing mainly on the hibachi grill as that's why I come here. Lots to choose from and VERY good. The guys at the grill have always been friendly and helpful. The sushi bar is really good too. It has around ten different things to choose from and they have all been tasty. The buffet is slightly above average but as I said I come here for the grill. A little expensive for what it is but I'll be back for sure.
(4)Eva H.
Qin Guan brings out a very patriotic, starved side of myself I never knew. America = all-you-can-eat buffets The sushi is quite good for a buffet, and at dinner time they pull out things like salmon nigiri, ebi nigiri, and eel rolls. Not shabby! But really, all the rolls are freshly made and the fish is decent. What else can be said that hasn't been said already? Yes, it costs more than Golden Corral, but you can leave this place without the nausea and heart palpitations. The hibachi grill is delicious and has lots of vegetables for vegetarians out there (read: no tofu in sight, but there's enough variety that you will find plenty to eat). Pro tip: go at 3:45 for the lunch price, stay until they freshen up all the trays and put out the dinner seafood. Yum. Also, try the radioactive-green mousse thing in the dessert section. It is a mint mousse that is light, refreshing, and delicious.
(5)Richard B.
So Richard B and Mrs B were traveling through the forests and swamps as part of our recent road trip through the swamps and forests of deepest southern Illinois. In order to not be identified as Yankee tourists, I wore a baseball cap, and my wife wore water moccasins as footwear. (Actually I also wore pants and a shirt.) We came upon the Qin Guang as a reasonable stop for dinner, and decided to pig out there. Since I had no coupons nor two-fers, I did experience a small panic attack paying full price; although my pain was alleviated somewhat by a senior citizen's discount. Like many Chinese style buffets, Qin Guang offered a choice of many different appetizers, entrees, desserts, etc.; although they did not carry any authentic Chinese foods. They also offered some sushi items and had a stir fry station for those who wished to create their own culinary works of art. I was pretty famished from a full day of traveling and hiking, so I pigged out more than I should have. I experienced a mild case of indigestion for having filled and imbibed about six plates of food. My senior citizen bride also ate like there was no tomorrow. Gourmet food it is not, but it is a nice family-oriented place that caters to residents of the southern Illinois metropolis (no, not the "Superman" town of Metropolis IL). Not a bad place to visit. A bit pricey for a buffet, but we were on vacation and we had a nice meal.
(4)Kate S.
The sushi is made fresh, the buffet is well-organized, and the prices are reasonable. This place is a Carbondale gem.
(5)Vanessa R.
My husband and I like going here, though it is a bit pricy. However, it seems well worth the cost. The sushi is tasty, and our favorite dish is the black pepper chicken.
(5)Kaleigh S.
New to Carbondale and looove Chinese food, heard this place was pretty good, so disappointing! I gave it 2 stars because it's pretty clean and had a great variety. But a great variety means nothing when the food is all cold. It was gross. The place was pretty busy when my family and I went and it was still cold. I honestly don't think the buffet food was properly heated. But quite honestly the food wouldn't have been a whole lot better if it was heated to how it was supposed to be. The fortune cookies were even pretty gross. Won't ever go back here, I'll just keep hunting for good priced, great tasting Chinese food around the area.
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