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[Anthony2173]

My cousin and I tried the place on Friday night. If you like luke warm greasy food then you won't just like this place... you'll LOVE IT!

[cw68]

the less you think about germs the happier you are

Someone needs to put this in their signature line! I love it!

[ChipShot]

I won't go there simply because of that lousy 'accident/pile-up waiting to happen' location.

[jafount]

they could screen customers and not let sick ones in or have a hand wash station by the door. the less you think about germs the happier you are

Somehow, I think the folks that brought you the bird flu and SARS just won't care enough to provide sani-wipes, handwashing stations or anti-bacterial hand lotion at the door!

[Dave Burrell]

Davburr, I haven't tried the joint. Yeah the prices seem over the top---but have you tried the chinese buffet over off of Harding and Douglas in Roseville? Oi', that place is expensive. Usually about $30-40 (depending on amount of tip) for me and the two kids. A great treat.

Snow crabs and sometimes lobsters. Sushi. Great potstickers. Italian ice cream. Unbelievably sticky--sticky rice.

Wanna know a secret?

The kids will choose there, over any restaurant in Folsom. Good stuff. Clean, light ambiance. Serves alcohol.

My only comlaint is that is seems a bit chilly inside everytime we have gone.

So, before you start hating on buffets--trust me--not all buffets are up to par--so as to be called a buffet.

I hear ya... and although I work in Roseville I've never been to that place. Just can't see spending that kind of money on a buffet. However, the one buffet that I do like and would return to - is located at the Rio in Las Vegas, but I liked that one because most everything was made right there to order and it was good quality food.

I also agree with wrabbits assesments about sanitary conditions ....and when going out I prefer not to serve myself and deal with others when trying to get the food.

I dunno, its just me.... I don't like buffets, especially when there are so many other better restaurants in town - and when I desire Asian food, I prefer T2 Yan, Pho Bak Ho and Hop Sings

[Dave Burrell]

I'm thinking Naga has ties to the China Buffet.....just my .02.

That's my guess too, except I can't figure out why she'd diss the help, calling them illegals?

It's also wierd to hear a foodie saying they prefer buffets to other local places... but hey, to each their own.... it's all good

[tsukiji]

When I was younger (much younger), buffets were a good value to me -- offering a variety of reasonable and ample fare at relatively attractive prices. I especially liked the Tahoe / Vegas buffets. Harrah's, Harvey's, The Summit, etc. The epitome were the weekend Seafood/Prime Rib buffets and the Sunday Brunch buffets.

As I've aged, my palate has become more refined, I'm less cost sensitive and quality over quantity has gained focus. My visits to buffets are relatively rare unless I'm in Casino-land.

These days, visits to buffets are limited generally to when we have larger gatherings of people with varied tastes and dietary restrictions. It's a one size fits all type of dining experience knowing we'd all prefer to individually eat elsewhere.

That being said, buffets still obviously serve a larger than niche market. But I guess as long as there are actual chefs offering more creative and original fare in finer establishments, I think I've gone more mainstream. There's a wonderful world of culinary delights out there (largely outside of Folsom as well, unfortunately). Take a risk. Live a little. Dare to try something new.

[awood]

the less you think about germs the happier you are

Amen to that. Geez louise people have "safeguarded" themselves to death. If I was to take a conspiracy spin like so many others (those who like to think the boogeyman is out to take their "stuff" and fecal matter is on the hands of "everyone else") I would offer the observation that we survived thousands of years with no more than an immune system that the lord provided all of us with to safeguard us. Since the "advances" in modern medicine of antibacterial soap keychains and sneeze gaurds, we have an exponential growth in people with food allergies and general illness. Could it be that our efforts to ever vigilant about germs has weakened our immune system?

I have always been the kid that would rather scrape the dirt off my ice cream after I dropped it and fish the fly out of my iced tea than throw it away. Have been working in an office environment for over 20 years and never missed a day of work for illness and never had much more than bloating from a meal. Sometimes it just seems that the media has made a habit of presenting information that reports what has always existed as though it is a shocking revelation that we should all be "careful" about.

Funniest thing I have seen in months was when my in-laws saw the story on the news about lemon wedges in your water. They reported all of the horrible things that they found on the lemons that were sliced by "non prepped" employees as busy work. Often times cut on boards that were used for meat prep and handled by employees just coming from cleaning duties. Mother in law has for years requested water with lemon with the pretence that A.) Water was better for you than soda, and B.) Lemon helped you fight infection/illness. Turns out that her logic and her water is full of crap.

[tsukiji]

Amen to that. Geez louise people have "safeguarded" themselves to death. If I was to take a conspiracy spin like so many others (those who like to think the boogeyman is out to take their "stuff" and fecal matter is on the hands of "everyone else") I would offer the observation that we survived thousands of years with no more than an immune system that the lord provided all of us with to safeguard us. Since the "advances" in modern medicine of antibacterial soap keychains and sneeze gaurds, we have an exponential growth in people with food allergies and general illness. Could it be that our efforts to ever vigilant about germs has weakened our immune system?

I have always been the kid that would rather scrape the dirt off my ice cream after I dropped it and fish the fly out of my iced tea than throw it away. Have been working in an office environment for over 20 years and never missed a day of work for illness and never had much more than bloating from a meal. Sometimes it just seems that the media has made a habit of presenting information that reports what has always existed as though it is a shocking revelation that we should all be "careful" about.

Funniest thing I have seen in months was when my in-laws saw the story on the news about lemon wedges in your water. They reported all of the horrible things that they found on the lemons that were sliced by "non prepped" employees as busy work. Often times cut on boards that were used for meat prep and handled by employees just coming from cleaning duties. Mother in law has for years requested water with lemon with the pretence that A.) Water was better for you than soda, and B.) Lemon helped you fight infection/illness. Turns out that her logic and her water is full of crap.

For the most part, I agree with you. I think we may tend to go overboard. But I think we need to be somewhat vigilant lest food suppliers become too relaxed. It's a little gross thinking about the unhygenic possibilities. But if you catch a cold or something, you'll get over it. But we need to keep in mind that there are serious things possible. Salmonella frequently comes to mind if fruits / vegies aren't cleaned properly. And I would be pissed beyond no end if I got hepatitis or something similar -- something fully preventable yet devastating.

[Dave Burrell]

As I've aged, my palate has become more refined, I'm less cost sensitive and quality over quantity has gained focus. My visits to buffets are relatively rare unless I'm in Casino-land.

well said, I completely agree with those thoughts

[Bill Z]

Amen to that. Geez louise people have "safeguarded" themselves to death. If I was to take a conspiracy spin like so many others (those who like to think the boogeyman is out to take their "stuff" and fecal matter is on the hands of "everyone else") I would offer the observation that we survived thousands of years with no more than an immune system that the lord provided all of us with to safeguard us. Since the "advances" in modern medicine of antibacterial soap keychains and sneeze gaurds, we have an exponential growth in people with food allergies and general illness. Could it be that our efforts to ever vigilant about germs has weakened our immune system?

I have always been the kid that would rather scrape the dirt off my ice cream after I dropped it and fish the fly out of my iced tea than throw it away. Have been working in an office environment for over 20 years and never missed a day of work for illness and never had much more than bloating from a meal. Sometimes it just seems that the media has made a habit of presenting information that reports what has always existed as though it is a shocking revelation that we should all be "careful" about.

Funniest thing I have seen in months was when my in-laws saw the story on the news about lemon wedges in your water. They reported all of the horrible things that they found on the lemons that were sliced by "non prepped" employees as busy work. Often times cut on boards that were used for meat prep and handled by employees just coming from cleaning duties. Mother in law has for years requested water with lemon with the pretence that A.) Water was better for you than soda, and B.) Lemon helped you fight infection/illness. Turns out that her logic and her water is full of crap.

+100

[Deb aka Resume Lady]

Amen to that. Geez louise people have "safeguarded" themselves to death.

In general I tend to agree. However, I'm not as concerned about the spread of the common cold as I am about other, more serious things -- such as meningitis. Even the viral kind is nasty and has long-lasting (sometimes lifelong) debilitating symptoms.

I don't want any food that dozens or hundreds of people have breathed on, sneezed on, or coughed on. And at some buffets, diners aren't monitored and many bring their dirty dishes back for seconds or thirds and actually touch the serving utensils to their plates as they serve themselves. UGH!

[Folsom Guy]

China Buffet is a GREAT asset to the city of Folsom.
Although I prefer Eastern Max Buffet in Roseville, China Buffet is local and very convenience.

This new restaurant will survive in Folsom.
My $.02

Bon Appétit!

I have my doubts...that location is jinxed...kind like where El Rey (Mexican) next to Gold Miners is...

[wrabbit]

In general I tend to agree. However, I'm not as concerned about the spread of the common cold as I am about other, more serious things -- such as meningitis. Even the viral kind is nasty and has long-lasting (sometimes lifelong) debilitating symptoms.

I don't want any food that dozens or hundreds of people have breathed on, sneezed on, or coughed on. And at some buffets, diners aren't monitored and many bring their dirty dishes back for seconds or thirds and actually touch the serving utensils to their plates as they serve themselves. UGH!

You are sooo right!

Too often people tend to make fun of us more hygienically minded people.

The fact is, if there were no real danger of the public being infected with some nasty viruses or Salmonella, there'd be no need for any health inspections and no need to shut restaurants down when they failed to pass them.

Buffets are famous for not keeping food at the right temperatures and people being people, will sometimes contaminate the food, unintentionally. I mean, after twenty or so people handle that serving spoon, common sense will tell you, it's NOT very clean. The sane thing would be for everybody to have their own serving spoon, which isn't really possible, due to so many different foods being offered.

As for not thinking about germs....whatever floats your boat! I sure don't want to have that attitude, and most people I know, agree with me. Restaurants should be alert to cross contamination when preparing foods. That's just human decency. To prepare and serve food like it doesn't matter, is just asking for your restaurant to be closed down. The lemon slice in the water thing on the news, was justified, even though some thought it silly and over dramatized. Salmonella isn't nice, no matter where it comes from.

Any bets on how long this buffet will last???? We've seen them come and go on that corner.

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[Naga Jolokia]

We each have our own preferences.

I had DECENT Chinese Food at China Buffet this evening.
YUMMY!...til next time...

Bon Appétit!