New China — Restaurant in Russellville

Honestly this was one of our favorite restaurants but a little expensive for people who don't eat much so we only go occasionally as a treat. Well I had surgery last week and physically CAN NOT eat.... But it was Mom's birthday and this is her favorite.... So we took her. When we got to the table I let them know I just had surgery and can not eat so I won't be having food.. everything was fine.... So I thought.... Near the end my guy went and paid them for 2 buffets, a to go box, and a kids buffet. A few minutes later as we are ready to walk out the door they bring the check and it is wrong ... They wrung me up for a buffet. So to make sure the server doesn't have to pay for a buffet out of her pocket due to the mistake I let them know it was wrong. The lady at the register didn't believe me that I didn't eat... Asked me three times .. asked the server (who apparently didn't pay attention and had no clue) and asked the guy who sat us who told her that's what I had said when I came in and sat down. At this point I just told them to fix it so the server doesn't have to pay for a buffet and I left. Offended and annoyed... Mom's birthday will forever be slightly tainted. :(. And so will now my memory of a restaurant that I...

Stopped by here on my way West and decided to try it out as it was a holiday weekend and hadn't had a Chinese buffet in years.

The reception was ok, even got to swap tables as I didn't want to be too close to the kitchen entrance door. beverage was nice a cold (Pepsi and water) the buffet area was clean and looked organized. Food tasted good until I saw a child of one of the employee's sitting on top of the service table (where drinks are refilled) with her feet on the table. Now I don't know about you but I know those shoes were in some restroom somewhere before. I mentioned to the lady that it was not sanitary for her to sit there OR even have her feet on the counter top. She looked at me as though I was speaking gibberish. I know she understood what I sad because as I walked back to my table, she made the child get down. I understand child care is getting out of hand BUT if you're going to bring your kid to work with you, at least have them not sit on a food service countertop with their feet on it. Besides that everything was OK. no drink refills needed here. I did not get to visit the restroom so I can't speak for how they look. Would I make a second visit if I were in town? NO

Date of visit: 8/31/2025 ...

I haven't eaten here in a very long time and now I remember why. I was greeted, and taken to a dirty table that they were coming to clean. My drink order was taken and I was told they would put my silverware on the condiment holder near the wall as the table would be wet when they returned. I made my plate and dipped out a cup of hot and sour soup. To say that the meal was bland is an understatement. None of it tasted bad it just didn't have the flavor I was hoping for. The soup was not very hot and definitely no "sour" to it. It tasted like water. Nothing had much flavor at all. The atmosphere was expected. with the exception of the bug zapper in the upper corner with a table positioned directly under it. I hope no fly gets zapped and falls in someones food. The price was comparable to the other Chinese buffet across town. The service was friendly though so I gave it an overall...