China House
1900 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL, 60115
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Address :
1900 Sycamore Rd
DeKalb, IL, 60115 - Phone (815) 748-0032
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
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 : 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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George S.
Went here today for the second time! We will definitely be back. This is not your typical Chinese buffet... the place is very clean, very well stocked with food and a great staff to keep things moving. I have to also comment that the sushi is a real draw for me; it's one of my favorite foods. The chef there does a great job. If you talk to him and let him know what you like, he's really generous and might make something specifically that you ask for. Very good quality and fresh ingredients as well. All this to also say you can eat there for a very reasonable charge per person making it an incredible value. If it were closer to home I would be in more often! Thank you! I recommend if you are considering this restaurant, do stop in!
(5)Tee G.
I've heard rave reviews about this place, and my very limited buffet experiences have been good - so expectations were probably a little high. The host greeted us, brought us over to a table and wordlessly walked away. Fortunately everything was pretty self-explanatory. There is a large selection and it's easy to miss something with all the variety. There are rows of dishes, from Chinese-ish food, to pizza/mac&cheese type fare, and a variety of desserts. There are a couple of soups available off to the side, rice cookers with fresh steamed rice. There is a hibachi station and sushi as well. I was not crazy about the food at all. We came mid-afternoon so not at a peak time, but I did notice the employees adding fresh food occasionally. I wasn't crazy about most of the food I tried. It ranged from mediocre to terrible. The pepper steak was the worst. Maybe something was wrong with it that night. The meat had a very odd taste. My friend tried it after I commented, and looked ready to spit it out after a couple of bites, and said it was definitely off. I feel bad for wasting so much food I put on my plate and ended up not even wanting to finish. I didn't try the hibachi. By the time I noticed it, the line was pretty long. But it looked possibly good. If I somehow end up back there, that's one thing I'd want to try. You do get a lot of food for the money, and there is a lot of food to choose from. No one in my group seemed overly impressed with the food, but seemed willing to visit again because of the value.
(2)Tom H.
I secretly love China House... It's not because the food here is great or the service or the building itself. It's just some really great memories happened here. Mostly funny stories or ridiculous challengs that ended up being one of those long standing inside jokes... you wouldn't get it. This is your standard run of mill "Chinese" buffet that also has an hibachi grill, sushi, and some regular American food! To be honest adding the hibachi grill and sushi a couple years ago was a nice touch. It's not bad, not great either but it's always consistently average. They normally have steamed crab legs which I guess are ok too! They're honey chicken, crab rangoon, and fried donut are actually good. I always love coming to buffets like this that serve mashed potato's, garlic bread, pizza, etc. It may say China Buffet but what they really mean is anything that white people will eat in mass. So I guess if you want a buffet that's priced well, actually not sure how they make money, then this is for you. I'd say it's a... Why not try it?
(3)Ashley C.
We love China House. Ive been to a few Chinese buffets before and this one is by far the best. They have pretty much everything... including crab legs. (I think that maybe for dinner only) They are not at all the best quality but they are good enough. I always find something interesting to try. It costs around $10 a person so its not a bad deal.
(4)Missy L.
I am a fan of China House. There is never a wait fir a table because no matter how packed the parking lit is they have a large sitting area. The buffet has a lot of options from sushi to basic Chinese food we see everywhere to crab legs. There are about 4-5 different buffet tables with all the options. The drinks are huge and they offer free refills on pop. Great place to go after a fun night out with friends. And we do go back again and again and again.
(4)Megan D.
Run of the mill Chinese buffet. Decent food, good price. So far haven't been blown away by anything but will definitely go back.
(3)Geheimnis V.
Very large Chinese buffet with additional Mongolian grill and sushi bars. I have not tried either, always sticking to the traditional buffet items, but lots of people take advantage of the grill. All of the buffet classics are there, plus plenty of American options like pizza and macaroni. There is an entire buffet station of seafood as well, including assorted fish, shrimp, frog legs, crawfish, and even more adventurous items. Lots of items for vegetarians, too. (A couple for vegans). Service is always prompt, there's ample seating inside no matter how packed the parking lot looks. Well worth a stop, anyone can find something to eat here!
(4)Matthew W.
This buffet is a little out of our way to go to, but it is the family favorite and we find plenty else to do when we go there. We usually only go for the lunches and while there isn't a lot that changes each visit, what they do serve is usually fresh and very good. There is a large variety but I would say they have too much"American" food. Good variety Good price Good service
(4)Bonana A.
This is one of our family favotires. The food is good, it's reasonably priced, you never have to wait for a table even on busy days, during lunch we haven't had to wait. The kids all love it and it has something for everyone. It's great for a quick lunch when you're working on a tight schedule. I am impressed with the fact that there are always food in the little hot bins or whatever you call them. In other buffet type restaurants if you get there on an off time, then you are waiting around until they bring more of the food out or you end up with eating the scraps. I have never seen an empty tray here. There is so much variety from the traditional Chinese food, to pizza, garlic bread, crab, fish, stuffed mushrooms so there is something for everyone. They have different types of sushi too and everything always tastes fresh. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone who likes chinese buffets and wants a good one quickly.
(4)greg t.
My wife, kids, and I have gone to China House intermittently during the past 6 years or so. Over the years, I believe their menu and taste has improved, and we are now regulars and probably dine there about once a week. The restaurant is quite large, variety is pretty good...perhaps a bit heavy on the fried dishes (which I like), but they also have a variety of vegetables, desserts, and kid-friendly foods such as pizza and chicken fingers. The wait staff is generally friendly. Not the best Chinese food I've had, but above average for Midwestern Chinese. We prefer the lunch menu over the dinner menu. Lunch is $18 for 2 adults and 1 kid (the 2 year-old is still free).
(4)Kris D.
Probably the best Chinese buffet I've been to yet. The food is good. There is a wide variety of food to choose from. All in all a great place to chow down at. If it was closer to where I lived I would come here almost every day.
(5)Rachel S.
I dont remember going here....that could be good or bad or my phone was possessed!
(3)steve j.
Good for a buffet. Food is almost always good, but the shrimp could be cleaned better.
(3)Julia D.
Not a fan. The pork fried rice always tastes like a dirty refrigerator. Fried chicken dishes are edible with white rice. Not enough veggies, even when we ask for them on the side. It's cheap with free items offered with purchase with a coupon (like pork fried rice :/ ).
(2)Stephanie S.
I'll be honest, I am not a fan of buffets in general, especially Chinese buffets. I always feel like I'm eating something dirty, and 99% of the time fried crap. BUT China House is an exception! I was shocked when I walked through the door and saw nothing but a freshly remodeled and CLEAN restaraunt. The buffet was piping hot, sushi was being rolled to order, and the stir-fry station was steaming! Try the Honey Chicken- by far my favorite thing there! Also, the stir-fry station is a must! You can load it up with whatever veggies, meat and noodles you want! The only downside are the eggrolls and fried rice, you can tell it was an afterthought. The dessert bar is also 3 isles long, never a bad thing in my book! Everything else I enjoyed, and I felt like I was having good quality food! None of that MSG ridden garbage at most other Chinese Buffets. A MUST if you are looking for a good meal at a great price!
(4)Matt R.
Excellent Chinese buffet where you will be full from all the really good food they have.
(5)Donna F.
China House is terrific. If you're looking for an awesome chinese buffet to go to, this is your place. I couldn't believe the variety they offer for a great price. Cost two of us under $20, that included drinks and taxes. Great find...we are new to the DeKalb area.
(4)Matthew K.
Since the remodel, China House has removed crab legs from the buffet (boo!) and added a sushi bar. The sushi is quite awful. Don't bother. Other than that, all your Chinese favorites are still there including pizza, cheese sticks, jello, and ice cream. lol But seriously, it's a decent value and the food is good.
(4)Deirdre M.
Good variety of foods. If you go off peak hours the temperature is not always very warm. I like going here so i can try different dishes. Very good price for what you get.
(4)Elle T.
We just moved to dekalb. Read the reviews for china house & they said good things. We often eat at Chinese, Japanese, habachi, ect. Never all in one. We were severely disappointed in the food. The chicken fried rice was unlike any I've ever seen before and was gross. The Kung pow chicken was also lacking in flavor and the chicken had the weirdest texture. Also the egg rolls were unedible. We ended up throwing out our whole meal with disappointment. I'm sorry to say this place does not have quality food
(1)Jeff J.
After a complete remodel, open and ready for business. One of my all time favorite buffets now better than ever. Great food, large selection of food, and great service.
(5)Christie L.
Wow, the China House was terrific, since remodel, added a lot more items on the buffet. Very attentive server, with clearing plates and refilling beverages.
(4)Natalie S.
Not very impressed. They did have options for the different foods and the food is warm but the staff looks unhappy, bored and the sushi chef was too busy on his phone and didn't understand a word of English. They didn't really explain how we can use the different sushi stations and there was a lot of stuff not labeled! It was frustrating!
(2)Elizabeth R.
I am impressed by this place. Usually buffets are completely gross and I would never step inside. They have sushi, stir fry and an abundance of food tables. If you notice, there may not be a ton of food during the week. This is done, so they make it fresher. If something runs out, you just have to ask. They only steam about 10 dumplings at a time. While I have to wait, it is nice to have FRESH hot food. The people are nice and it is a great place for groups. They do not mind splitting checks and keep your tables clean. If you are wary, go for lunch it is a little cheaper. The parking lot is pretty big so it is nice that you never have to worry about a spot.
(3)Dave Y.
It's a chinese buffet. The owner and hostesses are extremely friendly, unfortunately the wait staff not so much. They tend to make it feel like a real obligation to bring things and can be slow bringing the check. The food is well stocked at all times and the fare is standard for this type of local, however there is a very good variety. They do have a bait shop....errr...sushi available and a grill that will cook to order. One suggestion. They open at 11 however food does not come out till around 11:30 or so. You will have a wait. Inexpensive and the only chinese buffet in the area. I would recommend it.
(3)Kyle U.
I've heard a lot of great things about this place, but when I actually tried it out, it wasn't as great as I thought it would be. About half of the foods that I tried with barely warm, as if the food has been sitting in the buffet area for awhile. The soda we received was flat. When we brought it to the attention of the staff, they said they would change it and refill our cups, but when we got our refills, they were still flat. I think I will go again, but not anytime soon.
(2)Anne M.
I like this place a lot but the last time I went there I had a headache, big time, don't know if it was because of anything I ate here. I hope there is no msg because I used to eat here quite often and never experienced anything like this. I should go there again soon and see if I get the same reaction.
(4)Jim R.
I'm sure other Yelper's who already rated China House will disagree with me, but I was not impressed. The food looked appetizing, but lacked in flavor. It was clean, well kept, nice staff, but if you truly like Chinese or Sushi you may want to look else where. One positive was that it was cheap, only $9.40 with a pop:-)
(2)Vamsi K.
Fabulous buffet. Totally worth every nickel.
(3)Christina W.
My husband and I go here all of the time for the sushi bar. It's an amazing price and the staff is always very nice to us. I would definitely recommend this place.
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