So - are there any Chinese BUFFETS in the area you would recommend? (Raleigh: living in, restaurant)

[des1rees]

I know - I know. Chinese buffets are not the place to go for top quality food - and I agree. However, have a visitor from another country, and he is all gung-ho about going to one. I tried my best to talk him out of it - but it clearly didnt work, since I am on this forum asking for recommendations ( the hope is to make it less painful for me). So - now that you have the history - please help me figure out where to take him.

Appreciate any suggestions - and Oh By The Way - It HAS to be a chinese buffet...

Thanks,

D

[Myghost]

Where in the Triangle? That will influence your options.

In Cary, Hibatchi something-something on Shannon Oaks is decent (accross from Trader Joes). The one up the road, on the same side of Kildaire as TJ's is Nasty.

Obviously, go when it's busy. Food turns over faster....

[NYC2RDU]

We really like Hibachi China Buffet just off of Capital on Millbrook Road (2909 E Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616).

It's the only one we've been to in a decade of living in the Triangle which compares to those we frequented back in NY.

[Myghost]

Originally Posted by NYC2RDU

We really like Hibachi China Buffet just off of Capital on Millbrook Road (2909 E Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616).

It's the only one we've been to in a decade of living in the Triangle which compares to those we frequented back in NY.

I believe these are the same, just two different locations of the same business. (Not sure, so I'm half-asking...)

[pierretong1991]

more Thai than Chinese but Thai China Buffet is pretty good in Durham. Imperial Garden in Raleigh has a lunch buffet on Sundays

[twingles]

Originally Posted by Myghost

The one up the road, on the same side of Kildaire as TJ's is Nasty.

Obviously, go when it's busy. Food turns over faster....

That place was on WRAL health report the other night

[quietstormnc]

Sorry but I think all buffets are just nasty. Dont know who touched the food with their hands or who sneezed on it. YIKES!

[lamishra]

Nope. The two in Cary both disgusting.

[bluecomet]

In my observation most Chinese buffets are in dimly lighted areas of the restaurant. And probably for a good reason. Buffets only work if you have "live' customers to eat while hot and freshly prepared.
For us we love Peking Garden in Raleigh. No buffet.

[NM posts]

I admit that sometimes I like a good Chinese buffet too. I run over to China Buffet in Durham a lot - just off 15/501 - 3720 Mayfair St, Durham, NC 27707.

They seem to have a flood of Google reviews in the past month so I'm not sure they're legit - but I've gone there a lot and it's clean and tasty.