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This was our first visit to the China Lee Buffet. The China Lee Buffet is one of the better Buffets we have been to. No they are by no means perfect. But they are very good in most respects. We found the food to be acceptable or better with pretty much anything we tried. The normal choices of the Chinese food were very good. Some better than others, but all good. The other types of food is a nice option for visitors who may not be fans of Chinese cuisine. There seems to be enough customers visiting, to have a good turn over on the freshness of food. Plus it allows for plenty of options on what is available. We visited in the noon hour on a Friday in January, 2024 (approximately 12:45pm). Surprisedly, there was no line when we arrived. We were seated pretty much immediately. The cost for lunch plus two soft drinks for the two of us was approximately $30, plus the tip we left. Not the lowest cost lunch out there. But I considered it fair for what we ate and was available that we did not. The rest rooms were not filthy. But the mens room definitely could have used some attention. I would like to keep in mind that it probably sees fairly high traffic. But both soap containers had no soap in them. So it was more like rinsing your hands, rather than washing your hands. When we left about an hour later (approximately 1:45 pm), there was a line out the door waiting to be seated. That's another good sign about China Lee. I figure that folks do not wait in line unless either it's good, or they have no other options. From our experience, China Lee is quite good. China Lee is really better than four stars. But to me, it doesn't quite merit five stars. So it would probably not be out of the question to actually give them 4.5 stars.
Sponge BobSponge Bob
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Overall: 5.0 / 5.0 First, let me preface that I don't often rate Chinese buffets because they're often synonymous to one another. That is NOT the case with China Lee. Food: The foods here are very high quality compared to what you'd expect from your typical Chinese buffet. I was pretty much expecting it to be average. I was very wrong. They have a large selection of variety at this buffet. There's a salad bar, hibachi area where the chefs will cook your food in front of you, sushi bar and your hot foods/entrees and soups. I almost forgot to mention their dessert! The rice pudding is my favorite! Don't forget the boba tea, which is very reasonably priced as well at $3.99. Service: The trays in the buffet are always being replenished with fresh new trays. The servers and hibachi chefs, sushi chefs are really attentive. Environment: Very clean, neat and tidy. Their attention to detail at this restaurant is exceptional. They have hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the buffet so that you can be assured that if you're a germaphobe, your hands are clean. Pricing: Lunch pricing is $11.99 and Dinner is $15.99. If you're a senior, you get 10% off. With the value that you get here, this restaurant is an absolute gem. Best buffet in Ocala bar none and I'll say it's probably easily Top 5 Chinese Buffets in the entire state of FL.
Mike AuMike Au
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Very unique! This buffet was a lot nicer than any other similarly-styled buffet I've been to. A pretty saltwater fish tank greets you at the entrance. And while you wait for seating (we had a large party), they have an old arcade game that's free to play! The atmosphere is modern, fresh, well-lit, and upscale. I appreciated the distinct layout of the buffet, clearly showing aisles of food surrounded by the Hibachi portion on one end and the Sushi section on the other. They had quite a few food items that I've never seen offered at a Chinese Buffet before, such as Mango Jello (delicious!), guacamole, edamame (served cold, which is also new to me), frog legs (for the adventurous types!), and chicken and lettuce sushi (for those that aren't too fond of fish). They serve Pepsi products, and if I'm not mistaken, they also offer a variety of Boba Teas. The crab rangoon is great, and they also offer some sort of delectable cream cheese dessert pastry, amongst SO many other items. All in all, I'm quite happy with my experience and would like to make this place my go to for Chinese buffets. Well done!
Shayla DodgeShayla Dodge
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This was my second visit to China Lee Buffet with my girlfriend, because we are FOODIES, šand AGAIN, they did not disappoint! The 1st time I forgot to write a review š„“so here we go!! First off, I do NOT DO BUFFETS, however, this place is AMAZING!!! You gotta get there right when they open to experience that real freshness!! Iām sure the food is fresh throughout the day, however, I like to go to restaurants as soon as they open.š¤·š½āāļøThereās usually a line waiting to get in so that says a lot about the place!! It says GOOD FOOD!!! Let us in!!!šI had the hibachi this time and it was delicious!!!! Hot and fresh!!! EVERYTHING!!! I also ate from the selections displayed. The coconut shrimp is one of my favorites. I also love the cheese puff pastries šThe sushi presentation is OUTSTANDING!! šš¼ I only eat COOKED sushi and it was so good. The salad and fruit selections are always fresh and colorful!! I absolutely love this place and will continue to dine there!!! I donāt have one negative thing to say about China Lee Buffetā¤ļøBoth of my dining experiences have been great!!āØ
queensbabynycqueensbabynyc
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We came to have lunch here. Until 4pm the price is worthy for so many options to chose. I tried so many things that it will be hard to tell you what are the best and healthy options. Healthy and good options: *The wanton soup *Mix of shrimps, mini octopus and crab with vegetables *Some sushiās (volcano is a good one) *The guacamole and pico de gallo( at the sushi side) *At the hibachi bar you can chose being smart: proteins (meat, chicken and crab), great options of vegetables (broccoli, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, jalapeƱo, Chinese sprouts) and you can ask to cook them without butter and oil and just add just a little bit of wherever of their sauces options (ginger is a good one) *Baked crab with cheese (but I donāt eat the cheese) *Meat loaf For dessert: el arroz con leche is my favorite!! All the fruits are yummy and fresh The restrooms are nice and clean for so many costumer using it Everything looks clean, many people working to keep everything in order. Good costumer service.
MarĆa Eugenia Anaya BaroneMarĆa Eugenia Anaya Barone
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The only place we go to for sushi anymore! By far the best Chinese buffet I have ever been to! The sushi is always fresh, well made, and they provide a large variety so you arenāt missing out. The food stations are always clean and they have a variety of different types of chicken, steak, vegetables, desserts, and even a hibachi grill. The hibachi grill is also the best hibachi I have had a buffet. If you think about it you spend the same price for maybe one specialty roll at a sit down restaurant, and for the same price at China Lee you get unlimited food. They also provide a variety of bobas, soft drinks, beer, and wine. The inside of the restaurant is also pretty modern and the entrance is very beautiful when you walk in. The service is also very good, weāve been here at least 5-6 times and every server we have had is attentive and provides refills very quickly. I love China Lee this place is a go to craving spot for my husband and I, highly recommend!
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3933 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
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Bright modern venue (& take-out spot) for all-you-can-eat Chinese & Japanese eats including sushi.
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