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New Golden Buffet

Restaurant Chinese restaurant Buffet restaurant

A vast array of American, Chinese, & Japanese dishes in a buffet format with a casual interior. People often mention good, buffet, lunch, people, items, soup, dinner, dishes, table, price,


Address

141 Centereach Mall, Centereach, NY 11720, United States

Website

www.centereachgoldenbuffet.com

Contact

+1 631-588-5188

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 10:30 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 10:30 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (12) buffet (11) lunch (10) people (7) items (7) soup (7) dinner (6) dishes (6) table (6) price (6)
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  • 3/5 Akua Penuella T. 1 year ago on Google • 7 reviews
    I went there for a four people dinner.The buffet was excellent. Adults may get unlimited Coke for $15 during Sunday lunch or dinner. There was enough and variety of dishes. The only thing that was a little upsetting was that we had to wait for a table for a half-hour because the restaurant was packed.Would advise that you call to check table availability before you visit.
    14 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Phillip C. 2 months ago on Google • 174 reviews New
    Such variety, at an affordable price. Their sushi offerings are both varied and quite well made!! Will definitely be back!!

  • 1/5 Michael C. 6 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Price gouging. Weekday Dinner Adult/$19.99 Child $15.99. Charged my 11 year old as an Adult because he said she looks 13. I told him she’s 11. And he said “Oh well Child is 10 and younger.” He eventually adjusted it after I accepted it and I did not see prices listed anywhere. We were visiting family and I suggested Chinese because NY from my remembrance had good Chinese food. The food was OK. The General Tao’s was slop, not good at all. Watered down sauce. As far as price goes. $15.99 for my 5 year old to eat a plate of French Fries and and ice cream is ridiculous. We just returned from vacationing in Europe and I took my family out in the city of Dublin for a 3 course meal for 5 and it was the same price as this buffet and in Europe they don’t tip. Here in the States they want 20% on a $105 ticket for 5 to collect your buffet plate.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tiffany T. 9 months ago on Google • 65 reviews
    I have been going here for years but recently disappointed. If you’re not looking for any seafood than this place is great. My issues is with the seafood. They are now charging a 2% fee for use of credit cards. They claim this is to bring more “premium dishes”. Well that would be great but that seems to not be the case. I would say the premiums would be oysters And clams on the half shell and crab legs. I would be there for about an hour and they never fill those items. Or if you’re lucky to have them filled, some slob will pile their plates high with the entire platter of these items. I know they can’t limit the customers but there needs to be more if they are instantly depleted. Especially since you’re saying we are paying more so you can give us premium food. I think of the phrase “don’t pee on my leg and tell me it’s raining”. That’s truly disappointing. Another thing that put me off is someone who worked there was cleaning the counters around the buffet and they threw back items that fell out of the dish back into severing dish. But the rest of the food is pretty good. Things are warm and fairly well filled.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jose De J. 2 years ago on Google • 16 reviews
    We came in an hr and half before closing time, so the dishes that were available were not being refilled. But, there was a variety of dishes, a sushi bar and what you'd expect from a typical Chinese buffet. I'd like it if the service wasnt dissapointing and rude. Ended up paying a little over 41 dollars for my partner and I. Overall, it's a type of place where you'd visit once for an occasion, say you visit once, but nothing more. I'd recommend it if you're truly craving a Chinese buffet.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Janine G. 8 months ago on Google
    Our waitress was Amazing. The food was ok, wasn’t good at all. The part that was WRONG, was I went with my family and met my Aunt & Uncle. We had separate checks, and I didn’t understand why they charged me $17 Extra! They said because there is more then 8 people at a Table!! That is robbery, and there is no signs anywhere saying that!! The food wasn’t even that good we will never go back again!! I paid $161 for 6 people, (5 Adults and 1 Child) because they included adding on $17 extra because we were at a table with with 2 other people! That’s NOT right what they did!! They should worry about improving the taste of the food instead of Ripping people off!!! I don’t recommend this place !!!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kina N. 9 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    The price was about only $15 per person. We went on a weekday. The food was worth the price. Too many chicken dishes. They should add more seafood. We recommend the Hot & Sour Soup, Baby Clams, and Sushi. Decent dessert options. The place was very clean and not too crowded.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Getty Lee T. 1 year ago on Google
    Do not go. Taste was horrible. Quality was horrible. Place was pretty dirty as well - might as well be a health violation. My stomach felt horrible after eating here, it was so heavy and gross. Make as much of an effort to not eat here. McDonald's would be far better. Also, the dinner special is not 15, it was 25.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mark H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice buffet. Many items to choose from. It's better than most of the other ones. Actually there aren't many left. COVID-19 put most of them out of business. Quality of food was very good, big selection, nice atmosphere and good service. I was there for lunch and I believe it was $12.99 plus $2 for a beverage. Dinner is I believe $14.99 plus $2 beverage charge. Don't know the difference between lunch and dinner, however lunch did have snow crab and peel and eat shrimp. Usually at buffet' dinner usually has a carving station for beef lovers. Would assume that is how it is here. 4 stars, one of the better buffet' I have had the pleasure of dining at.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alex B. 1 year ago on Google
    The waiters were very rude. We came in 3 hrs before closed and after 20 minutes of just sitting down they handed us the check and watched us for the entire time we were there just trying to eat. Each time they picked up a plate they gave a bit of a dirty look and kinda stared at the check before leaving. And right as we were about to pay (right as my wallet came out) they waiter comes right up to the table (confirming that she was watching us the entire time) not even a second later saying “thank you” over and over again before I even had out my cash and kept saying it and would not leave the table til we stood up to leave. I have fond memories of this place as a kid and cause of this I will never be returning. I have never been treated so poorly at a restaurant before.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mousumi Beto M. 1 year ago on Google
    Its a very poor experience there. Ordered online pick 3, ( pineapple chicken, thai chicken and garlic butter shrimp). This pick 3 item generally comes with rice and soup. For rice option I choose fried rice and in soup I choose egg drop soup. I also added veg Chow Mein and spring roll. After coming home when I opened the packet I realized what a big mistake I have done for placing a order in golden buffet restaurant and spoiling my Sunday lunch. I did not receive any soup item. The pick 3 items were not proper , only pineapple chicken was received correctly, rest 2 times they just put something. The biggest surprise was in case of chowmein, i didn't receive noodles, instead received a bowl of cabbage and other veggies soup, so when I called the restaurant they said chowmein means cabbage soup. Also when I asked the guy about the soup item which should come with the pick 3, he simply said that I didn't order it. Taste was not good for all the items, its very disappointing for me to order food from there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine J. 11 months ago on Google
    Cost effective, came here many times. Crab 🦀 sea food and fresh fruits!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 J M. 6 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    This place is great if you’re in the mood for Chinese food, as that’s what they mostly serve. Wish they had a few other food options besides pizza and kid food. Salad bar was just ok, same as dessert bar. Sushi bar looked good but I don’t eat that these days. We went on a Sunday, so no lunch special, and the place was packed out. Our waitress wasn’t very nice, she didn’t have the right temperament for the job, which is always a bummer when dining out. Food was warm and they kept things filled, which was great, but overall I’ve been to way better buffets.

  • 5/5 James C. 1 year ago on Google
    We have been going here every other week for years and have always been pleased with this buffet restaurant. The people who work here are nice and attentive. The people in the front when you walk in are awesome. The food is hot and always filled. You will never leave here hungry that's for sure. I don't promote restaurants but you cant go wrong eating here. ☆☆☆☆☆ The shrimps are delicious hot or cold. Many times they have had fresh steamed clams. Most recently they even had soft shell crabs on the lunch buffet. Wow! 🤘
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jason K. 1 year ago on Google
    When did a buffet become over a $15 lunch? This place has a nice selection, of just ok food. Skip the tasteless attempt at sushi. Too many fried foods, and not enough vegetables. Good service, but staff should ask families with screaming children to quiet them down.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruqayyah K. 3 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    Service was amazing, seated right away. Food was hot and fresh! Always bringing out food. I highly recommend $22 for lunch

  • 2/5 Rule801 5 months ago on Google
    Had lunch here for the first time in a few years. It was not very tasty or fresh . Two bites and the rest went in the trash . The food was stale and all the fried items were soggy . Leftovers from last nite's dinner service I suspect. What a rip off at any price. Should have known better when I noticed how run down the place is . The woman at front counter was very pleasant however. Save your money and go literally any place else.

  • 5/5 Steven O. 10 months ago on Google
    Honestly it's a good place; generous variety of Chinese dishes and great sushi, soups and excellent desserts (fruit and delicious miniature tiramisus!) Maybe not the best in the area but worth trying

  • 5/5 Jimmy W. 11 months ago on Google
    Love this place my brother and I have been going here every Friday for years. The food is always fresh with so many choices and everyone that works there is very friendly.

  • 4/5 ricardo f. 1 year ago on Google
    So delicious food and they have different kind of salad ...

  • 4/5 Jeremy L. 1 year ago on Google
    Variety of food choices, salad, fresh sushi and seafood constantly come out from kitchen. Food taste good and above average. Service is grade A, waitress are friendly and keeps your table clean.

  • 4/5 Kevin K. 1 year ago on Google
    Not gonna lie. Most buffets are hit or miss. I feel like this one improved since before COVID. Food is good and everything looks clean. Staff is attentive to your glass being empty or your plates needing to be removed. Would love to see a soft serve ice cream machine, but many other options for deserts.

  • 4/5 Momo 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff. Good variety of food choices. I'm in love with their tiramisu Les leches cake (?). So sad that they limit 1 scoop of ice cream per person. I'm big on sweets.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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