“Reading some other reviews, I decided to make my own decision.
One thing, Longview may not be a big city but it doesn’t matter the size of town. It matters the dedication of the restaurant owner/manager to have a great place to eat. Therefore saying this is Longview what do you expect is a cop out. Nearby tiny town of Avinger 444 population likely has more people at their steakhouse over the weekend than the population of the whole town. Size of town doesn’t matter.
This place is very clean. It’s nice and bright not dim and dingy. Someone is always tending to the food. Waitstaff kept an eye on me… not hovering.
They had a great selection. I came during dinner and there was quite a bit of seafood & some Cajun style food as well. I tried a few things and even went back for a specific dish a second time which is rare for me to do unless I really really like it.
I do recommend this place & I will definitely be back here.”

“3 times in 7 days!!
This was my go to restaurant in college and 20 years later it still is amazing! The service is friendly, the variety is amazing & always fresh! The cleanliness of the place is great! Staff wears masks and gloves and masks are provided and requested to be worn before entering the buffet! ++++
Best salt an pepper shrimp I’ve ever had! If you have some greedy people you want to treat on a budget.. this is the place for you!”

“It’s definitely super! What sets this place apart from similar fare is the attentiveness of the dining room staff, the constant replenishing of buffet items, and an elevated level of freshness. Be sure to try the Hibachi grill and save room for dessert. 🍣🍱🍣”

“Good Price & Clean, But Service Left a Bad Impression

Kings Buffet has a great price point at $16.49 per person, and the restaurant itself is clean and well-maintained. The food selection was what you’d expect for a buffet, and we were satisfied with the value overall.

The issue for us was the service. Our waitress never checked on us—not once. No smile, no “How’s everything?”, nothing. That didn’t bother us too much at first since buffets are mostly self-serve anyway.

However, the problem came when it was time to pay. As I took out cash for the bill, the server looked directly at the amount and pointed out that I hadn’t tipped enough, telling me there was a place on the receipt showing suggested tips and wanted a 20% tip. I was honestly shocked. Maybe this is a Canada vs. USA expectation—because at buffets in Canada, tipping is lower since the service is minimal—but regardless, a tip should be earned, and in this case the server hadn’t provided any service to warrant it. I did leave a tip, but apparently not enough for her liking, which left me feeling offended and angry as I walked out. The food and cleanliness were fine, but the pressure and attitude over tipping really put a damper on the experience.”

“GIVE IT A TRY! I can agree that buffets can be a huge hit or miss. I’ve been going to this buffet on/off for 17 years. I remembered it was delicious back then and I took another try to visit it again recently. I was not disappointed. I went around 12:30 pm on a Friday and the food was fresh and delicious. The Mongolian grill area was the best and wow I would go just for that. The fried fish was crispy and tasty. The rice was savory and the the varieties if chickens were on point! The dessert pastry’s and fruits with the coconut ice cream was tasty. Hey for 12-15 bucks per person on a Friday lunch this is a no-brainer! No complaints from me. If you are a local please give it a try!”

“Overall, the best Chinese buffet you can get ((strictly for the money)). I’m well traveled, and have been too many restaurants around the world, but nothing beat the variety this restaurant has. What keeps me coming back is the fresh food, and obviously the variety but I must say that the customer service here is by far some of the most disgusting I have ever experienced. Other than that, they’ll continue to earn my money.”

“This is an average Asian buffet. Average food. Definitely not "king" status. 😂 The physical restaurant itself is a bit rundown. Literally duct taping floor tiles. Faded exterior. But probably $10,000 would fix it right up. The staff, though, was very attentive, professional, polite, and helpful. I won't seek out this restaurant again but I wouldn't avoid it either.”