I would love to give this place a 5. It was clean, waitresses were friendly and courteous, buffets were well kept and clean, food was very tasty. But I went to this place solely for the hibachi and the hibachi chef really disappointed me. I specifically kept asking for no oil or sauces and he repeatedly added oil. I would love to have blamed it on a language barrier but it definitely wasn't that. I went back twice. Both times the food was good but both times it wasn't what I asked for. I'm in town for the week and was hoping to find a place to go to for lunch everyday but looks like I'll be finding another place. If you're looking for just the buffet food, definitely go give it a try. Looks delicious!
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David J.
Food was lukewarm and rubbery didn't seem like people wash their hands before eating. Don't do a lot of buffets and this makes me remember why
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Tonya D.
The sushi was about the only thing good there. They didn't keep the sushi bar stocked at all. All they were worried about was cleaning and they didn't seem to have a problem having chemicals around the food. They kept the hot food stocked, however after trying a few different things, I decided it wasn't even good enough for my dog to eat! And the service was HORRIBLE!!!! The servers will run you over if you don't watch out. I was almost knocked down several times. The waitress never offered us refills we had to ask. And when she brought the check she literally stood there until we gave her the money and then kept looking at the table for a tip. Once she finally walked away we put a dollar in the table and it was like she was watching and waiting because she came by and snatched it off the table. No thanks! That was our first, and last trip there.
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Michael D.
We came here after reading some good reviews however today it did not live up to what others had said. The sushi was just ok the Dragon roll was the best on the bar. However they were out of a lot of sushi and had to ask them to make more. Was a little worried about them making it because behind the sushi bar a team member was cleaning something and had water ever where. No of the other dishes had any flavor. They only would put out a cluster of crab legs like every 15 min it seemed and they got taken really quick so only got 3 crab legs. The service was awful.. I would not recommend this place at at.
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Cha Y.
Passing through town and was hungry. Figured can't go wrong with Chinese. Food was okay, service was good. Would not be a first choice. If ever I was passing through again, I would try a different place.
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Emmanuel E.
Food was subpar. this place was great, not anymore. We had a problem because their sushi cooks apparently have the dangerous practice of cross contaminating their rolling boards. When I asked to speak to a manager about said issue, I was confronted by a very deffensive man, who proceeded to explain to me that they apparently have being cross contaminating for a long time (this, as you immagine, did not help his case). After I had to teach Mr.Manager the dangers and potential law suits that come with cross contaminating, he finally decided not to charge us for the meal. Not my goal but at least I didn't have to pay for a bad meal. Beware of this place.
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Jeannie M.
I agree with Dude D.! Everything was bland. We went for dinner on Tuesday at 7p. Hardly anything was hot. You can order a steak that's included with the buffet. We ordered it medium but we got well done. The oysters on a half shell and mussels didn't look very good. The raw fish on the sushi was a bit chewy. The crab legs are bland due to them sitting in water. The clams and sesame balls were the best things on the buffet.
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Jacobo S.
I think i have a new hot spot china buffet. Good services quality sushi wide variety
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Jeremy H.
I've eaten at a lot of Chinese buffets on the road. In my hometown I have a few I frequent, but many on the road I've tried I wouldn't go back to eat again....Chef Lin is an exception. We were driving back to Ohio from Destin and wanted a place that was cheap and easy to eat with the kids, just off the highway. My wife did some research as we approached Chattanooga, on all the buffets there and we chose this one and man was it a keeper. They have all of your typical chinese trimmings, General Tso's, Pepper Steak, etc, all great. What was exceptional about this buffet....the raw bar. They have freakin' Sushi chef's making excellent pieces. On top of that...raw oysters....man I love raw oysters and they are expensive anywhere else. This place was packed, but it's big enough to handle all the traffic, worst part was finding a place to park. My kids loved the fried donuts and ate several.
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Paolo D.
Certain combinations just come across weird. Hearing an Asian person with a thick southern accent counts as one of them. Irrelevant ruminations aside, I was surprised at how good the food was here. They have a big spread and everything I grabbed was delicious. The sole crawfish I sampled was perfectly cooked, making it easy to peel. Overall, their seafood selection was pretty good and they even had items I didn't expect, like tripe (no chicken feet, however). The disappointment came on the dessert front. Fortunately, the fruit was good enough to cap off my meal. I didn't pay, but I believe it was less than $10 each with tax and tip. Pretty good value considering the food. Not that I'd be back in Chatt any time soon, but I wouldn't mind returning to this place.
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Ann J.
In a word, gross. No need to embelish. If you want to gorge yourself of lots of food, fine.
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Dennis R.
We have eaten at Chef Lin's many times but never again. Very disappointing on our last visit. The food was not fresh and the smell of the carpet and dining area was awful. They brag on being the best Chinese in Chattanooga, well they need to put some of that money in redecorating the place.
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Eugenia J.
This was a DIASTER. My husband normally loves chinese buffets so we took him there for Fathers Day and all I can say is that was the biggest mistake. First of all how is it a Chinese buffet when 90 percent of the food is seafood. Second of all none of the food was really hott it was as if they just had it sitting back there and filled it up as it got low. What bothered me the most was that none of the Chinese food that they did have seemed authentic... like the honey chicken was like not chicken. All the pieces I had were hard as a brick. Overall I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone. They advertise that they have won awards for best buffet. Dont fall for this. It is the worst chinese buffet in Chattanooga.
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Jon T.
Best buffet we have ever found. Love the sushi, crab, and shrimp. Best value, selection - this coming from an experienced Asian family.
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Jason B.
This is in my hometown and I always go when I'm visiting. They have the typical fare on the buffet lines. This, oddly, is not my favorite part. I LOVE that the sushi is made fresh (and quickly). I have never eaten here at time when the sushi sat out for more than 15-20 min before it was eaten. They also have a Hibachi and a huge selection of deserts, fruits, and salads. The desserts aren't great, but whatever. I will always return for the sushi.
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Dude D.
Yeah, this is not a great buffet. They promote that they've been voted #1 but not by me. They seem to try to cover to much and I just don't prefer the tastes of their preparation.
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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.
Colin C.
I would love to give this place a 5. It was clean, waitresses were friendly and courteous, buffets were well kept and clean, food was very tasty. But I went to this place solely for the hibachi and the hibachi chef really disappointed me. I specifically kept asking for no oil or sauces and he repeatedly added oil. I would love to have blamed it on a language barrier but it definitely wasn't that. I went back twice. Both times the food was good but both times it wasn't what I asked for. I'm in town for the week and was hoping to find a place to go to for lunch everyday but looks like I'll be finding another place. If you're looking for just the buffet food, definitely go give it a try. Looks delicious!
(3)David J.
Food was lukewarm and rubbery didn't seem like people wash their hands before eating. Don't do a lot of buffets and this makes me remember why
(1)Tonya D.
The sushi was about the only thing good there. They didn't keep the sushi bar stocked at all. All they were worried about was cleaning and they didn't seem to have a problem having chemicals around the food. They kept the hot food stocked, however after trying a few different things, I decided it wasn't even good enough for my dog to eat! And the service was HORRIBLE!!!! The servers will run you over if you don't watch out. I was almost knocked down several times. The waitress never offered us refills we had to ask. And when she brought the check she literally stood there until we gave her the money and then kept looking at the table for a tip. Once she finally walked away we put a dollar in the table and it was like she was watching and waiting because she came by and snatched it off the table. No thanks! That was our first, and last trip there.
(1)Michael D.
We came here after reading some good reviews however today it did not live up to what others had said. The sushi was just ok the Dragon roll was the best on the bar. However they were out of a lot of sushi and had to ask them to make more. Was a little worried about them making it because behind the sushi bar a team member was cleaning something and had water ever where. No of the other dishes had any flavor. They only would put out a cluster of crab legs like every 15 min it seemed and they got taken really quick so only got 3 crab legs. The service was awful.. I would not recommend this place at at.
(1)Cha Y.
Passing through town and was hungry. Figured can't go wrong with Chinese. Food was okay, service was good. Would not be a first choice. If ever I was passing through again, I would try a different place.
(3)Emmanuel E.
Food was subpar. this place was great, not anymore. We had a problem because their sushi cooks apparently have the dangerous practice of cross contaminating their rolling boards. When I asked to speak to a manager about said issue, I was confronted by a very deffensive man, who proceeded to explain to me that they apparently have being cross contaminating for a long time (this, as you immagine, did not help his case). After I had to teach Mr.Manager the dangers and potential law suits that come with cross contaminating, he finally decided not to charge us for the meal. Not my goal but at least I didn't have to pay for a bad meal. Beware of this place.
(1)Jeannie M.
I agree with Dude D.! Everything was bland. We went for dinner on Tuesday at 7p. Hardly anything was hot. You can order a steak that's included with the buffet. We ordered it medium but we got well done. The oysters on a half shell and mussels didn't look very good. The raw fish on the sushi was a bit chewy. The crab legs are bland due to them sitting in water. The clams and sesame balls were the best things on the buffet.
(2)Jacobo S.
I think i have a new hot spot china buffet. Good services quality sushi wide variety
(4)Jeremy H.
I've eaten at a lot of Chinese buffets on the road. In my hometown I have a few I frequent, but many on the road I've tried I wouldn't go back to eat again....Chef Lin is an exception. We were driving back to Ohio from Destin and wanted a place that was cheap and easy to eat with the kids, just off the highway. My wife did some research as we approached Chattanooga, on all the buffets there and we chose this one and man was it a keeper. They have all of your typical chinese trimmings, General Tso's, Pepper Steak, etc, all great. What was exceptional about this buffet....the raw bar. They have freakin' Sushi chef's making excellent pieces. On top of that...raw oysters....man I love raw oysters and they are expensive anywhere else. This place was packed, but it's big enough to handle all the traffic, worst part was finding a place to park. My kids loved the fried donuts and ate several.
(4)Paolo D.
Certain combinations just come across weird. Hearing an Asian person with a thick southern accent counts as one of them. Irrelevant ruminations aside, I was surprised at how good the food was here. They have a big spread and everything I grabbed was delicious. The sole crawfish I sampled was perfectly cooked, making it easy to peel. Overall, their seafood selection was pretty good and they even had items I didn't expect, like tripe (no chicken feet, however). The disappointment came on the dessert front. Fortunately, the fruit was good enough to cap off my meal. I didn't pay, but I believe it was less than $10 each with tax and tip. Pretty good value considering the food. Not that I'd be back in Chatt any time soon, but I wouldn't mind returning to this place.
(4)Ann J.
In a word, gross. No need to embelish. If you want to gorge yourself of lots of food, fine.
(1)Dennis R.
We have eaten at Chef Lin's many times but never again. Very disappointing on our last visit. The food was not fresh and the smell of the carpet and dining area was awful. They brag on being the best Chinese in Chattanooga, well they need to put some of that money in redecorating the place.
(1)Eugenia J.
This was a DIASTER. My husband normally loves chinese buffets so we took him there for Fathers Day and all I can say is that was the biggest mistake. First of all how is it a Chinese buffet when 90 percent of the food is seafood. Second of all none of the food was really hott it was as if they just had it sitting back there and filled it up as it got low. What bothered me the most was that none of the Chinese food that they did have seemed authentic... like the honey chicken was like not chicken. All the pieces I had were hard as a brick. Overall I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone. They advertise that they have won awards for best buffet. Dont fall for this. It is the worst chinese buffet in Chattanooga.
(1)Jon T.
Best buffet we have ever found. Love the sushi, crab, and shrimp. Best value, selection - this coming from an experienced Asian family.
(5)Jason B.
This is in my hometown and I always go when I'm visiting. They have the typical fare on the buffet lines. This, oddly, is not my favorite part. I LOVE that the sushi is made fresh (and quickly). I have never eaten here at time when the sushi sat out for more than 15-20 min before it was eaten. They also have a Hibachi and a huge selection of deserts, fruits, and salads. The desserts aren't great, but whatever. I will always return for the sushi.
(5)Dude D.
Yeah, this is not a great buffet. They promote that they've been voted #1 but not by me. They seem to try to cover to much and I just don't prefer the tastes of their preparation.
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