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[Deb aka Resume Lady]

My son has been to the one in Sac a few times (girlfriend's father treats, son is along for the ride). He says the food is greasy and every time he's eaten there he's come away feeling sick.

[Darthvader]

My son has been to the one in Sac a few times (girlfriend's father treats, son is along for the ride). He says the food is greasy and every time he's eaten there he's come away feeling sick.

But this is CHINA BUFFET! The most anticipated opening of any restaurant in Folsom since, well, since the last chain opened up a few weeks ago. And even if it makes people sick it'll get a thumbs up from the Sushi/BBQ/Teryiaki Buffet crowd here because it's CHEAP!

[swmr545]

But this is CHINA BUFFET! The most anticipated opening of any restaurant in Folsom since, well, since the last chain opened up a few weeks ago. And even if it makes people sick it'll get a thumbs up from the Sushi/BBQ/Teryiaki Buffet crowd here because it's CHEAP!

Don't forget they can get their pizza fix while having their sushi.

[Darthvader]

Don't forget they can get their pizza fix while having their sushi.

How so? They took Italian off the sign out front.

[Darthvader]

China Buffet is OFF THE HOOK! The place is packed! We have a new #1 in town it seems! Hurry to get a good seat!!!

[carnivore]

Well? what is the readout? how about the quality of the food? Greasy or plain? Who is is going the be the first ones to try it? I think I'll let Mikey try it first 'cause he eats everything!! HeHe I might take the plunge and swim in the grease pit tommorrow...

[Naga Jolokia]

I did enjoy the food at China Buffet this evening. Friendly service, decent buffet food.
I do think Eastern Max Buffet in Roseville has more variety of foods and better quality food than China Buffet in Folsom.

Bon Appétit!

[Jenncez]

We were gonna go check it out last night, but then decided to not go on opening night. What dishes did they have out? Was it worth the $12.99?

[webuser]

I did enjoy the food at China Buffet this evening. Friendly service, decent buffet food.
I do think Eastern Max Buffet in Roseville has more variety of foods and better quality food than China Buffet in Folsom.

Bon Appétit!

I tried it and that's true. It was just OK.
The desserts seemed stale and there wasn't much selection of it and some of the food wasn't very warm at all. Even egg rolls were sub par to typical egg rolls at Panda Express or even Jack In the Box.
I'd rather drive to Eastern Max than ever go back. $12.99 for the buffet plus extra for soda, plus tax and tip came out to about $18 each for mediocre food.
I suppose if you fill up on seafood items (shrimp, crab legs etc.) you will get more of your money's worth.

The main impression I had when I paid the bill was:

"Meh, I've had better meals elsewhere for a lot less money than this."

[Naga Jolokia]

600+ customers yesterday. Gross: over $10,000.00.
This place is gonna survive. Great location, save $$ on advertising.

[Darthvader]

600+ customers yesterday. Gross: over $10,000.00.
This place is gonna survive. Great location, save $$ on advertising.

Great location? It's absolutely dangerous driving around there. Mark that driveway along E Bidwell as the new fender bender capital as people turning in there at the last second will get rear ended for sure. I saw it almost happen at least twice yesterday.

And after the intial hoopla wears off I think the place will be rather lame, even the opening night reviews don't speak too highly of the food.

[ChipShot]

It's absolutely dangerous driving around there. Mark that driveway along E Bidwell as the new fender bender capital as people turning in there at the last second will get rear ended for sure. I saw it almost happen at least twice yesterday.

This may seem like overkill, but when I'm driving that direction I automatically put my flashers/hazard lights on well ahead of that parking lot just to get the attention of the car behind me in case the cars in front of me decide to stop to pull into that lot, and it works. Never even had a close call. With all the idiot drivers out there not paying attention, sometimes ya gotta think for them. Rather safe than sorry.

[joy]

It's not bad at all at a price of $7.99 for lunch buffet. I particularly like the grill table where you see your dish cooked from scratch, especially the meat. That tells you it's fresh and never premade. What can you get around here for $7.99? If you don't want buffet, their lunch combination plate is only $4.25 for almost all pork entries, similar range for other meats. Their dinner entry is $6.99 for chickens I think.

[Naga Jolokia]

It's not bad at all at a price of $7.99 for lunch buffet. I particularly like the grill table where you see your dish cooked from scratch, especially the meat. That tells you it's fresh and never premade. What can you get around here for $7.99? If you don't want buffet, their lunch combination plate is only $4.25 for almost all pork entries, similar range for other meats. Their dinner entry is $6.99 for chickens I think.

Agreed.
For 7 or 8 bucks for a Buffet Lunch or $13 bucks for a Buffet Dinner, what do ya expect?
"You Get What You Pay for"
At Manderes, I didn't get what I paid for. I recalled I paid about $20 bucks for Lunch for a Bulgogi Hoagie and an order of Onion Rings. The bread I had was OLD bread and the service was quite POOR.

Bon Appétit!

[mrdavex]

At Manderes, I didn't get what I paid for. I recalled I paid about $20 bucks for Lunch for a Bulgogi Hoagie and an order of Onion Rings. The bread I had was OLD bread and the service was quite POOR.

Bon Appétit!

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