
China Buffet King
Quick info
About China Buffet King
At Unit 27 in Renfrew, China Buffet King is a Chinese restaurant set up as an all-you-can-eat buffet overlooking an indoor ski slope, with self-service trays covering both Asian and Western dishes. Peking duck and curry sauce are among the recurring items on offer. The lunch buffet is priced lower than the evening service, and a Sunday all-day buffet runs at £14.99. Seating is usually available quickly without needing to book. Staff keep the tray areas checked and cleared through service, though trays are sometimes emptied ahead of the advertised closing time, so earlier arrival suits diners wanting the full spread.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention peking duck, food removed early, curry sauce and lunch buffet pricing.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention peking duck, food removed early, curry sauce and lunch buffet pricing.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to the sheer variety as the draw, with the buffet spread of both Asian and Western dishes and the Peking duck singled out for praise, alongside the curry sauce and a self-serve setup that several find fresh and hot when they visit. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, with one till worker praised for banter, and tables get cleared and refilled regularly according to multiple diners. Prices are frequently noted as reasonable at lunchtime but rising overall, and several describe the food as basic, "farmfoods iceland type" rather than high-end, calling the experience hit and miss. A recurring complaint involves undercooked or stale dishes and trays left empty, with one visitor reporting dishes pulled 30-45 minutes before closing despite paying the higher evening price. One reviewer also reports becoming ill with food poisoning after a meal, describing the chefs and hygiene as needing improvement. Despite this, most describe leaving full, with staff regularly seen checking and clearing tables throughout service.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to the sheer variety as the draw, with the buffet spread of both Asian and Western dishes and the Peking duck singled out for praise, alongside the curry sauce and a self-serve setup that several find fresh and hot when they visit. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, with one till worker praised for banter, and tables get cleared and refilled regularly according to multiple diners. Prices are frequently noted as reasonable at lunchtime but rising overall, and several describe the food as basic, "farmfoods iceland type" rather than high-end, calling the experience hit and miss. A recurring complaint involves undercooked or stale dishes and trays left empty, with one visitor reporting dishes pulled 30-45 minutes before closing despite paying the higher evening price. One reviewer also reports becoming ill with food poisoning after a meal, describing the chefs and hygiene as needing improvement. Despite this, most describe leaving full, with staff regularly seen checking and clearing tables throughout service.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Went to CBK many times, and will be back. Food is too good to stay away. Because its a buffet, customers can try all different foods. Ideal for ppl to try first time, because you can take a wee bit, not have to order a whole plate. Then go back for what you liked most. The prices are reasonable. Lowest prices at lunchtime.”
- Google user
“its a buffet its quick its easy ,the food itself isnt the best but its fine on the whole ,good place to take kids as long as there not running about ,the prices keep going up though a lot more than expected but then everywhere is ,staff always seem good the main chap who is at the till is always great nice and freindly and good banter ,always even when busy was able to get a table fast and they bring you your drink quick ,its a fairly hectic noisey place but its got a good vibe about it good atmosphere and you can tell most folk esp kids are having fun lots of smiles .its the kind of place to go for a fun treat and to try different foods but must admit food wise its very farmfoods iceland type and not high end in anyway ..lol it is what it is so dont expect anything more Bejing banquet a few miles away has better food but it is more expensive and you usually gotta book unlike this place which usually you can get a seat table no bother .fast and fun”
- Google user
“ate here about a year ago and the food wasn't great. I thought they had improved and it would be good, but no. The food was a disaster, pasta overcooked both in soup and regular ones and still tasteless. The food was tasteless considering it's cooked by Asians. Pakistan cooks better Asian food than those chefs here. I don't recommend it”
- Google user
“I arrived around an hour and a half before closing time, yet many dishes had already been removed. Several items were taken away 30–45 minutes before the advertised closing time, and multiple trays were left empty without being refilled. For a buffet service, customers expect the full selection to be available until closing, so this was frustrating. Additionally, the quality of the food was below expectations. Some dishes were cold, others tasted stale, and overall the food did not feel fresh. It seemed as though items had been sitting out for a long time without being properly maintained or replaced. What made the experience even more disappointing was that I paid the higher evening price (7–10 pm service), which is significantly more expensive than the lunch buffet. Paying a premium price but not receiving the full selection — and experiencing poor food quality — felt unfair. I understand closing procedures need to begin at some point, but removing dishes early and not maintaining food quality significantly impacts the overall dining experience. I hope management reviews this, as improvements are clearly needed.”
- Google user
“Me and my partner decided to try this place again after a few years of avoiding it due to the food being terrible and undercooked. So we went for a valentines meal hoping things had improved but the food is just as rotten as it was before and I have been ill with food poisoning since! The staff are lovely so no fault there but my god they really need better chefs and better hygiene!”
Highlights
“Spacious, family-friendly eatery overlooking indoor ski slope, for all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet.”
- Great dessert
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
Show more amenities
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Onsite services
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Offerings· 12
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Small plates
- Wine
- Dining options· 6
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Highlights· 1
- Great dessert
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Crowd· 3
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Chinese Restaurants near China Buffet King
- Zhong Hua Place3.8750.6 mi
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- happy house3.4571.9 mi
salt and chilli chicken, chicken curry, rock hard rice
- New Parkhall Takeaway3.81792.9 mi£1–40
set meal for 2, long delivery times, chicken balls with chips and gravy
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Buffet King | 3.91,498 | — | £10–20 | peking duck, food removed early, curry sauce |
| Zhong Hua Place | 3.875 | 0.6 mi | — | salt and pepper chicken, spring rolls no filling, prawn crackers |
| happy house | 3.457 | 1.9 mi | — | salt and chilli chicken, chicken curry, rock hard rice |
| New Parkhall Takeaway | 3.8179 | 2.9 mi | £1–40 | set meal for 2, long delivery times, chicken balls with chips and gravy |
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