Hong Kong Buffet, Van Wert OH

Tasty. Warm. Good variety of dishes! I liked that service was quick then quietly stayed in the background, but we're ready to help.

I ordered 4 items it said it would take 20 minutes, it took over a hour and half. It took so long I had to leave so I wouldn't be late to work, my brother had to come in and wait even longer on my behalf. Every time I asked how much longer the staff said 3 more minutes never checking or anything. Only for the food to be freezing cold when my brother got it and I never even got to eat before I went to work.

I consider myself to be quite picky when it comes to Chinese. And my wife and I were blown away at how many amazing entrees were on the buffet today. The "Grill Chicken" might be the best tasting chicken I've ever had at a Chinese restaurant.

I prefer eating at buffets. I like the variety of foods and flavors and I returned a second time driving an hour out of my way. Maybe they had a different cook that day but the food was bland and several dishes tasted the same. To my surprise the staff was rude and charged dinner prices at lunch time. When asked why they were charging more than the listed amount she said because she could. I didn't complain about it I just left and won't go back.

Food was very fresh! Hot! And delicious. Some dishes tasted better than the usual buffet. Great flavor. Great fried shrimp. Great coconut shrimp. Sushi also good. Staff pleasant and smiling. My filipina wife said this was her best Chinese buffet since she has arrived here in the USA. Definitely will go back next year when in Van Wert!

Not bad. Very decent. Friendly staff. Clean. Food fresh. Best I've ever been to? No. But still, good. Yes, I'll be back.

Still good a year later!

All of their food is fresh and always rotated out. My husband one evening showed up to eat roughly an hour before they closed. They allowed him entry and even offered a to-go box for him to be able to take additional food home with him. The ambiance is super chill and the food has a lot of variety to it. Their soups, fish, and veggie entrés are always very good.

Restaraunt was clean with good selection of food, kept well stocked. Employees were professional and courteous. Service was quick and prices were very reasonable.

Absolutely worth the travel! Came in for lunch worth my mom! 10 out of 10 will definitely come back!

The food was great as was the service. Highly recommend trying the butter chicken so good!

Went to eat lunch and got surprised with a cockroach in my food. They could only say "Sorry. $3 off bill. " Went after work and asked for a full refund and made a fuss about it. Used to go there daily but now I am good. They need to be shut down for roach spraying. Please be careful! If I wasn't paying attention, I would of ate that bug and got sick. Wish I could post a picture for proof.
UPDATE! 03/18/2023
Yesterday I went back to give them another chance and after I ate with my family, went to pay, the lady pulled up this review and asked me to delete it. I asked her if she got rid of the bug problem and she laughs and says no. So I said no, walked out. THEY ARE TRYING TO COVER IT UP. PLEASE BE MINDFUL!

Well it's been a hot minute since I've had the pleasure of experiencing "Asian Inspired Cuisine" that does not end. The Hong Kong buffet in Van Wert fulfills the promise of keeping the pans full of food and it's.probably close to what is required by the Board of Health regarding temperature?

The variety of food available was impressive considering this place is located in Van Wert. The Crab Rangoon, what I find to be among the most common staple food associated with these style of buffets left a lot to be desired. Kind of rubbery, and bland. Not a difficult dish to master considering it comes in frozen and gets deep fried, but hey we're all on our journey to success right? The remainder of my nutritional ingestion included some BBQ chicken, and what looked like pepper chicken but was definitely not pepper chicken. Lo Mein desperately needed some flavor, luckily they have soy sauce on the table. The fried donuts topped off the end of my "oriental dining experience" and they were actually spot on. Crispy on the outside and a soft warm interior.

The atmosphere was also typical to what you would find in similar far east advertised dining. Lots of gold gilding and even more red to help dial back that fact that you're eating, "exotic food" in America. The paper lanterns, faux red marble countertops, and the brass heat lamps and glass supports are not enough to convince most. Maybe a mural with a large fish or Chinese Junk or Dhow would really reign in the imagination to suppress the analytical side of your brain and make the illusion of dining in the footsteps of Magellan. Where it lacks in luster Hong Kong delivers on cleanliness. The countertops, tables, floors, windows, the hot bar, and overall restaurant appeared to be on par with Applebee's level of sanitation and neatness.

The drink and table service was exactly what I have typically come to expect at establishments such as this and that is on par with the speed and accuracy of Chick-fil-A. They waste no time refilling your drink and dirty plates are magically removed once you've reigned in another glutinous haul from the hot tables. One of my dining compatriots fell to the misfortune of not receiving a fortune inside his fortune cookie (pun intended). This was rectified at the pay counter and his new fortune was ironically, you will experience extra luck in your endeavors.

Your mileage may vary but my visit was just prior to peak lunch hours on a Sunday and I would be surprised if they rolled out a different red carpet for a different dining crowd on other days of the week.

My review may seem a little cutting but I would go back as the service was great, the restaurant was clean, the food was not worse than expected, and the price was spot on. I can safely say that if you are in the mood for a Chinese Buffett and you're in the Van Wert area then my limited experience with Hong Kong Buffet and my absolute lack of personally knowing your preferences or standards that you should go here.

I only have them a 4 start because they don't serve chicken wings and I like chicken wings lol