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From home-style cooking to sandwiches, pizza, and upscale dining, visitors and locals can find just the right taste to suit their palate at more than two dozen restaurants around town. However, if you’re big fun of Chinese fare, don’t miss China Buffet, a hidden gem located right beside Wal-Mart at
China Buffet had been pleasing local residents and tourists with gourmet food for over a decade before the current owner, Xiaobin Chan took over last year. After taking over, Chan maintained the original décor of the restaurant without remodeling or renovating. According to him, the main focus of China Buffet is on quality food rather than fancy interior decorations.
China Buffet features an array of Szechuan, Cantonese,
Long-time favorites on the menu include Sweet & Sour Chicken, General Tso’s Chicken, Moo Goo Gai Pan, Cheese Wonton, and Beef w. Broccoli. Though these dishes are quite similar to the versions served at other Chinese eateries, China Buffet’s home-made sauces give them an especially unique taste. Chan insists on preparing the sauces himself, so as to deliver a consistent customer experience. Other strongly recommended dishes include seafood items which are not to be missed.
To maintain the freshness and high quality of the ingredients, Chan makes several purchases a week from trustworthy suppliers. The freshness of all goods is especially important to him as he knows that freshness is required in order to attract and keep happy diners. To ensure freshness, Chan frequently inspects all purveyed goods himself just to make sure that his strict standards are being met. He also keeps abreast of local sourcing trends and orders from several local companies.
As the healthy dining trend continues to pick up steam, more and more dinners have begun to start seeking healthy alternatives. For health-conscious people, China Buffet is a godsend. One of the sections on the menu is called “Slim, Trim and Healthy”. Dishes in this section are all steamed and served with sauce on the side.
In addition, Chan promises to provide his patrons with healthy dishes by preparing dishes with no MSG, and little oil or salt. According to him, customer health is the top priority at China Buffet.
A spotless and immaculate environment tells a lot about a restaurant, and is also the first chance for an owner to give customers a good impression. Uncluttered spaces, clean tabletops, and a tidy environment show that Chan is serious about cleanliness. Besides being swept everyday, the restaurant also undergoes a thorough clean-up once a week.
When Chan first came to the
In 2010, Chan decided to go ahead and open his very first restaurant, a buffet style eatery. As a restaurateur who only has one year of experience owning a restaurant, Chan admits that there’s a long journey ahead; however, he believes a promising future awaits as long as he continues to focus on continuous improvement.
China Buffet
Location:
Phone: 660-885-7764
Cuisine: Szechuan, Cantonese,
Capacity: 100
Offers: Buffet, Take-out, Delivery
Signature Dishes: General Tso’s Chicken, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Beef w. Broccoli, Cheese Wonton…
Year of establishment: 2010