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  • Tiffany S.

    The food wasn't horrible but the server really had no idea what he was doing.... But at least he wasn't rude or anything like that. We walked in and saw the buffet which looked like the food had been sitting there for a while so we ended up ordering off the regular menu to get fresh food.... We had shrimp fried rice, wonton soup, some peppered steak and onions dish, lemon chicken, and potstickers.... If we ever end up going back id only reorder the pepper and onion steak and the shrimp fried rice.

    (3)
  • Cindi B.

    Having been to Ming's a few times over the past few years, starting in 2008, I can definitely say they have gone downhill quite a bit (I didn't see any recent reviews out here, so I figured I'd update a bit). Every 6 months or so, my kids beg to go to the buffet here and every time I walk out wishing I hadn't caved to their demands. People who last visited the place years ago say their menu items are good, but I haven't heard that at all recently. We've had the buffet each time and I can say with certainty that it's progressively gotten worse. Overall restaurant cleanliness is among the worst in the area--everything is coated in sticky dirt and goo. Even the tables are sticky! The buffet often has lukewarm foods that make me question their bacteria content. Everything, EVERYTHING is saturated in grease and is relatively low on flavor. The beef in beef entrees is nearly all gristle and the vegetables are uniformly soggy and bland. The only thing I care to eat routinely are their garlic green beans and jello cubes (a little childhood nostalgia). I have made a strong mental note that we will not be returning. Every other Chinese/Asian restaurant in town is a better choice. *Updating this to note that the MSG content must be pretty darn high here, too, as everyone in the family had the craziest dreams last night and two woke up with headaches. Ugh.

    (1)
  • Betsy N.

    Ordered schezwan style tofu and spring rolls. The tofu was steamed and in big chunks- made up the vast majority of the dish and dint have much flavor. There were a few carrots and snow peas in there. The sauce was pretty oily- had some ginger you could taste sometimes which was nice. Spring rolls were pretty oily and flavorless too. Good service though.

    (2)
  • Avery C.

    They offer two options for food, the buffet (which is 7.99 before 3:30 and 10.99 after) serving coke products and authentic Chinese food along with some American food for the picky youngsters. Not much got the buffet way of life? Try the menu, the options are large and the food is all freshly made. (Lunch specials are my favorite). Servers work hard and most are very kind. Takes reservations and also features delivery(with Gopher Delivery service,LLC) take out and pick up.

    (5)
  • Carole R.

    Reasonably priced lunch buffet ($8.00) with a large selection of entrees. Not the highest quality food (heavy on the oil) but acceptable for a buffet. The garlic green beans are always a good choice. Fast, friendly and accommodating service. Good for groups. The decor (tables, carpet, etc) are a little worn, but the overall look and feel is appropriate for a Chinese buffet. This is not my favorite place in the area, but it is a fine change of pace.

    (3)
  • Mia M.

    This place is great for a buffet in this town since it's the only one of its kind. The staff know how to accommodate huge parties and the foods always fresh. Check out the menu for huge fresh dishes and hot pots.

    (3)
  • Jared L.

    Ordered takeout today, it was excellent! Convinced Mings has two menus. The less quality buffet and a much superior menu. The King Pao Chicken was the perfect hotness and there was tons! Defiantly consider ordering off the menu. Fresh food and plenty of it!

    (5)
  • Monk Proklos W.

    Moved to the UP from Houston, TX in August. This is one of the first restaurants I tried here and it was disgusting. Even the sight of the buffet didn't look appealing. Things were mislabeled, food looked congealed, etc. Soooo begin eating and realized that my fork is dirty and got another one. Realized glass was dirty so I asked the waitress for another glass of tea. She went in the kitchen, poured out the tea, rinsed off the glass, filled it up with more tea, and brought it back. Most of the natives I go to school with say how bad this place is. Now I know for sure.

    (1)
  • Sarah N.

    One time while visiting Ming's there was a fly deep-fried into my boyfriend's sweet and sour chicken. He alerted the waitress who gave him his meal for free; I still had to pay for mine even though I refused to eat anything else but a couple green beans and some soft-serve ice cream. I guess it didn't bother me that much seeing as I went back once or twice since then. They have a pretty large buffet for the Keweenaw but it's fairly expensive ($9 for lunch, $11 for dinner last time I was there) and more and more of the dishes are American (Who serves bacon-wrapped cocktail wieners at a Chinese restaurant?). As long as you don't have high expectations, you won't mind Ming's.

    (2)
  • EL T.

    One of the four Chinese restaurants in the town. It's the only on that serves Chinese buffet. I come to this restaurant quite frequently. Good services, dining atmosphere, and great selection of dishes. Taste the real Chinese food from the menu (highly recommended). They have some pretty good Szechuan's delicacies.The chefs make awesome dishes.

    (4)
  • Mark D.

    So, this has to be one of the best Chinese Buffet's I've ever eaten at. There's always an enormous amount of selections, the wontons are great and the asparagus chicken is just plain yummy (if it's being served). For those wondering what else is on the menu: it's a Chinese Buffet. You've got all of your standards, rice, soups, wontons, chicken with broccoli, beef with broccoli, etc. etc. If you're looking for fine-dining Chinese, this isn't it. But the place doesn't sell itself that way. But if you're looking for a fantastic Chinese Buffet in Houghton, Michigan - this place is it! PS - Another Chinese restaurant called "Ming Garden" used to exist just up the street from the current location. Ming Garden was a sit-down restaurant and was one of my all-time favorite Chinese restaurants. A lot of people think that Ming's Asian Bistro is in the same vein as the former Ming Garden, hence my callout above about the fact that this new restaurant is a Chinese Buffet (Ming Garden is now sadly closed).

    (4)
  • Sol I.

    Ok, so it looks like no one on here has figured it out yet: THERE'S A SEPARATE MENU THAT HAS THE REAL FOOD ON IT. Do -NOT- order the buffet if you're looking for good food. Don't even order off the menu they hand you if you ask for one. Ask for the "other menu" - be patient, you may have to work through it as some of the staff doesn't speak much English, but make sure you get the REAL menu. That's where you'll find the good stuff: sichuan boiled beef (amazing), an assortment of soups (amazing), even things like pork stomach (amazing). Last time I was there only about half the menu was translated into English, but even with half a menu you can get some great items. Note: the soups are priced as "per person," and they do require at least two people for an order of it.

    (5)
  • Tiger M.

    Not a horrible place but I tend to only like a few of the choices on the buffet and it seems like those are the ones where the chicken seems like it's a day old or they just plain cooked it till it was so tough you need a steak knife to get through it. If you go during lunchtime it's pretty cheap.

    (2)
  • Shazoo R.

    I compare it to the context of the U.P. IMO if judged by city standards it's score would be lower. A student from China preferred Mings because it's cuisine was most similar to Jaingsu Province a more sweeter taste. The food lacks full flavor but the quick service makes up for it. It's a great place for a quick lunch/dinner with friends.

    (3)
  • Mike O.

    OK, city slickers. Here's the situation. You're in the Michigan Upper Peninsula and you crave Chinese food in a town where about 50% of the residents are of Finnish descent. Impossible you say? Well, I say go to Ming Garden, in the same general area as the giant Wal-Mart store, just to the side of the hill. It even has a Chicago connection. I met the owner and he was originally from Lincoln Park before moving to Houghton for the peaceful life up north. Inside, it is a nice, clean Chinese buffet, offering the noodles, chicken dishes and other fare you take for granted living in Chicago. Here you find the ethnic oxymoron of Yoopers trying Chinese food. This place would hold its own even among Chicago's Chinese restaurants.

    (4)
  • Patrick R.

    Dinner buffet? That is the only point of going here over better choices in the area. If you value waaay too much greasy food then this is a choice?

    (2)
  • Ann G.

    Decent food. My brother and I love this place. Check out their sushi rolls!

    (4)
  • RestaurantLover S.

    It's a decent Chinese buffet, but it was way better and fresher and easily rated 4 stars when the Ming Buffet first opened as a complement to the original Ming Garden restaurant. Eventually the original restaurant closed and only the Ming Buffet remained. The Ming Garden restaurant was outstanding and I really miss it.

    (2)

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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
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Noise Level : Quiet
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes

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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.

Ming’s Asian Bistro

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