ChinaTown Buffet 福臨門 — Restaurant in Murphy

My experience at this restaurant was absolutely dreadful from start to finish. When we arrived, the place was completely empty and had a rundown vibe, very small selection. The buffet was nearly empty, with only a couple of bites of each dish available, so we had to specifically request more food. When they finally brought out the food, it was unappetizing—especially the chicken, which had a rock-hard breading and was bland.

To make matters worse, the staff complained that we were making them prepare extra food because we arrived close to closing time, even though three other customers came in after us for buffet and multiple people ordered takeout. It was clear that it was not our fault and they were just giving us a hard time and arguing with us. Within the whole time I was there i ate 3 bites of food. I had sampled 2 bites of chicken and a bite of noodles while waiting over 20 minutes for them to bring out more food. when the food came- it was a pitiful amount- about 3 chunks of each dish i requested. Not even enough for me to get a serving of. At that point i was mad, frustrated and shocked. So my boyfriend let the waiter know that we wouldn't be paying for my meal because i refused to eat. The waiter grabbed the manager and the manager was incredibly rude and confrontational, started arguing with us and he even pulled up a camera recording to argue that I ate more than I actually literally did. I kept saying i had 3 bites of food and he kept arguing i had a whole plate. After a heated argument, we had to settle for paying half price for the few bites I had. I wouldn't even be surprised if my review gets responded to with them arguing even more or denying what i'm saying. It was very bad vibes and i completely lost my appetite and was mad the rest of the night. Absolutely terrible experience.

I would never recommend this place to anyone. It was an absolute nightmare. The only positive thing i can say at all was that the waiters/staff were nice. Their boss...

Our recent visit to this Chinese buffet was largely a delight! We thoroughly enjoyed the variety and quality of the food offered, and the service was genuinely friendly and attentive. We especially appreciated the excellent selection of chicken dishes available! Being a smaller establishment compared to some of the larger Asian buffets, we could appreciate the effort in managing food waste.

One minor point we observed was that refills seemed to take a little longer than usual. While understandable in the context of a small business and their approach to portion control, it might be something to be aware of, especially if you have a particular favorite dish you're eager to enjoy more of.

Additionally, while we enjoyed the chicken, the overall flavor profile of most items leaned towards the sweeter side, which was a bit of a disappointment for my husband, especially as there was only one or two beef dish available.

Interestingly, we were charged $5.95 for our almost two-year-old. While they did offer some kid-friendly options, this is something families with young, picky eaters who often share plates might want to know in advance, as it wasn't listed on the in-house price board. It would be helpful for planning purposes.

Overall, we had a positive experience and appreciate the charm of this...

Yuck! We thought we would try this instead of the other Chinese restaurant in town. This was a mistake. No variety of food. The egg rolls looked to have been fried and then refried. The inside of the egg rolls were mush. Not edible at all. The hot and sour soup was marginal and had big chunks of onion in it. No one ever offered a refill our drinks until we put our napkins in our plates. Pepper chicken was chewy and spongy texture. The general tso chicken was actually ok but nothing worth revisiting. Fried rice was clumpy and had no flavor. Looked to have been on the buffet all day. It was hot in the dining area like there was no circulation. Overpriced for the quality and choice of foods. Just not worth my money to ever revisit. Very disappointed. I would not...