- Chinese Food
- Chinese Restaurant
- New York
- Oneida County
- Rome
- Chinese Restaurant in Erie Boulevard West
- Kings Buffet
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Hours
Monday, 11:30 AM - 8:00 PMTuesday, Closed
Wednesday, 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday, 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday, 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday, 12:00 AM - 7:30 PM
About Kings Buffet
Kings Buffet is a unique dining destination located at 1142 Erie Blvd W, Rome, NY 13440. Known for offering a variety of Chinese and American cuisine options, Kings Buffet provides an affordable dining experience that caters to families and individuals seeking a diverse meal selection. The restaurant operates from Monday to Friday, with specific hours as follows: Monday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday from 12:00 AM to 7:30 PM. It is important to note that Kings Buffet is closed on Tuesdays.
The dining experience at Kings Buffet includes a self-service buffet where guests can choose from an array of dishes ranging from traditional Chinese entrees to American classics. The menu highlights include:
- Various Chinese noodle dishes
- A selection of meats, including BBQ spare ribs and chicken options
- An assortment of vegetables and side dishes
- A salad bar with fresh ingredients
- A dessert station offering sweet treats
Kings Buffet aims to provide a welcoming atmosphere for its guests. The restaurant is spacious and equipped with seating areas that accommodate both individual diners and larger groups. While the buffet format allows for flexibility in meal selection, it has been noted that the food quality and presentation could be improved.
Customer feedback regarding Kings Buffet is mixed. Positive reviews often highlight the variety of menu options and the convenience of the buffet-style dining. However, many customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the food's quality and temperature. Common complaints include:
- Poor taste and over-seasoning of dishes
- Food not being kept at optimal serving temperatures
- Overpriced menu items for the portion sizes provided
- Issues with beverage service, particularly regarding soda availability
Despite these criticisms, Kings Buffet continues to be a destination for those seeking an affordable dining option in the Rome area. The restaurant's location and diverse menu make it a convenient choice for families and individuals.
While there are no current promotions or discounts available at Kings Buffet, the establishment does offer a children's menu, making it a family-friendly option for those with younger guests.
Kings Buffet Location
1142 Erie Blvd W, Rome, NY 13440, USA
Customer Reviews
Very overpriced for the quality of food. Paid the same as I would at a nice sit down Italian restaurant or something (think Babes) for food that was more akin to what is served in institutions & elderly homes. My child's school lunch, thankfully, is more appealing than what they had. Some examples: mushy tortellini, cold & waxy looking canned carrots, frozen pizza, dried out vegetable lo mein with brown lettuce in it, BBQ spare ribs that were literally black, & many other similar delights. Everything looked dried out, old, mushy, overcooked, or just plain off. There were a few edible things, the sesame chicken wasn't horrible. & the salad bar wasn't bad, surprisingly the veggies were decently fresh. If it was cheaper, then maybe it'd be more acceptable, because you're getting more along the lines of what you paid for (though the remarks would still stand), but it's not. You could get a much nicer dinner at so many other places for the same or even much less. I know there are no more Chinese buffets around, and the nostalgia is nice and all that, but this place is terrible and it needs a overhaul & some outside help because this is not it. & this isn't new either, i had this same experience the last time I went, which was almost 2 years ago. I tried to give it another chance, but it was not worth it. Pretty venue with a lot of potential too, shame.
What can I say that's good about this place? Nothing. Stay away. There are Chinese and American options. The food is not properly kept warm as others have mentioned. Lukewarm by the time you sit down at best. They charge you for coca cola products, but give you Sam's Cola poured from bottles and don't tell you. The machine does not get used at all. This seems to be a common complaint in the reviews. I came here to see if it's a bad as others have said, and it is.
Simply the best sweet and sour chicken I’ve had in years. Service was very courteous and respectful. Brought a party of 7 and we all ate so much of our favorites! Left so happy with full bellies!
Wow, words can not describe the terribleness. Arrived a little before 5 pm. The selection of food was terrible and the quality was borderline criminal. Ice cold food that looked like it was from lunch. Someone needs to shut this place down before someone gets seriously ill. Dinner prices were absurd ($17) for such terrible food. The dessert/fruit bar area was overrun by gnats and its selection was also nothing worth eating. Most of the fried foods were dripping grease which means they don't have the fryer at the correct temp either. The only time the food was at proper temperature was when they first brought it out which wasn't often and the steam table was definitely not set at a proper temperature. Now this place has not been known to serve good food in years but it now sank to a new low. I will never eat there again!
I don’t usually leave reviews anywhere but I feel this one earned it. I had never been to Kings and thought why not. I have never been more wrong in my life. It was so dark in there. The food choices were odd, cold and gross. I actually contemplated just leaving the minute I saw the food but already paid. I honestly didn’t think there was a worse Chinese restaurant than Sky Buffet in NH but this one beat it. I did enjoy my sprite and a fortune cookie but that’s it. Do not recommend! 0/10.
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