Kwando Buffet

You get what you pay for. We ALL KNOW that all buffets aren't perfect and has their little flaws. But I'll tell you, THIS buffet, has to be one of the freshest out there. Most foods are home-made which is a plus+. Food is always hot never cold. Salt & pepper to you own taste and liking. I couldn't complain. Filled our drinks on time. It was perfect where don't be shy to give a tip to your waiters. They are doing their best & amazing people.

As far as buffets go this one has a lot of choices of food. But that's about it. The staff is kind of rude and short with you. The place is not exactly up to date or the cleanest. I give three stars for the many food options and styles. Good place to go get stuffed with the kids. Just be sure to keep track of the bus boys for your refills and you'll be alright.

Kwando's...the last bastion of hope left in Chico for an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet!! Arrived at 1155am, and planned to maximize my time. I plated my ingredients for the hibachi, handed it over to the cook, then went for the sushi. Grabbed 8 different pieces of rolls (want something they don't have, they will MAKE it custom for you), then went to the lines...which were full and empty of people. I grabbed: Jalepeno chicken, Orange chicken, Coconut shrimp, General Tzaos chicken, Buttery Seafood medley, and simple stir-fry. By the time I headed to my seat, the hibachi was done, consisting of: Lemon grass chicken, pot stickers, ginger, garlic, pineapple, Crab, red onion, broccoli, and 3 flank steaks. I stayed for 1 hour, even enjoying a simple bowl of ice cream for dessert. The flavors were magnificent, the food was piping hot and plentiful, and I hadn't touched upon 65% of what was available (NO soups, salads, or fruits.) I left extremely satisfied and full. The last picture is the total I paid...LESS than $17 total. Extremely clean food bars, soups bars, and dessert bar. I'm saving the last star for when they have better deserts, as most were a little dry. WAY BETTER than Hulas Chinese BBQ, cheaper too!! Get here on Friday for the Crab Legs & Frog legs, and shrimp for the hibachi at the dinner buffet. Update... as of 6/9/22, I went back on a Thursday night to find they added a few pans of Louisiana Creole dishes, and for that I awarded the last star for this establishment. Creole, potatoes, corn, crawfish, etc... spices were spot-on and delicious. The perfect addition to an already near-flawless restaurant.

Service was great we didn't wait they sat us as we walked in and the environment was lively. We were there with a table of 6 and two were age 6 and it was great, they were able to walk around with us and self serve, sanitation was great, it was a clean environment and all food was fresh and hot. I left full and satisfied. ( we only paid 80 for all of us too!) Great deal for such good food and service.

I feel like some of the food they have is reused, like the watermelon and some of the deserts. One of the deserts I tried was like a cheese cake, but there was actual cake on the bottom. If was very dry and felt like it sat out for like 3 days. They also don't really have napkins so if you wanted to each finger food, like the crawdads you would need to ask them for napkins, as if you plan on stealing all their napkins or something. Ok place to eat maybe once a week but that's it. Edit: they have listened to popular demand and now there are napkins for you to grab at no limit (besides the container).