Crystal Buffet in Lebanon, KY, stands out as a gem among Chinese restaurants. Located at the Lebanon Trade Center, this buffet has garnered a reputation for exceptional food quality and a cozy, clean atmosphere. Customers have raved about the freshness and taste of the dishes, with some declaring it the best buffet they've encountered out of state.
One noteworthy aspect is the food's consistency; several reviews highlight that meals are served hot and maintain great flavor. For instance, Michael Ames mentions that while buffet items might sit a bit during slow periods, the carry-out option guarantees fresh and delightful meals. Tim Swift and Matthew Canada both emphasize the exceptional freshness of Sunday evening offerings, making it a great time to visit.
However, potential diners should be aware that the self-service approach has received mixed feedback. While some appreciate the cleanliness and minimalist setup, others, like Marc Lavigne, find the lack of service a bit off-putting. Yet, this seems a small price to pay for the delicious culinary experience awaiting you.
Overall, Crystal Buffet is a must-visit for Chinese food enthusiasts looking for quality and flavor in a comfortable setting. A little self-service goes a long way when the food is this good!
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Service options
Takeaway
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Delivery
Highlights
Fast service
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
All you can eat
Comfort food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Salad bar
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
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Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Quiet
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Groups
Tourists
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Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
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Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
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Reviews For Crystal Buffet
Tim Swift
Jul 1,2025
Best one I've ever had out of state
Marc Lavigne
Jun 27,2025
Great food but no service. Like get your own utensils, napkins, beverages, at least the table was clean. What was the point in tipping before your meal when all service is provided by yourself. The food was very good though and we will be back.
David Williams
May 24,2025
Food was good and hot. Nice quiet atmosphere. Very clean inside
Michael Ames
May 14,2025
Buffet food can be a little old outside of busy times, but ordering carry out is always fresh and delicious
Matthew Canada
May 8,2025
No waiting on line on a Sunday evening. The food was fresh and amazing!
France Breck
Apr 22,2025
My husband and I both thoroughly enjoyed the buffet today. I was making pleasure noises while eating the delicious food! Everything on the buffet was hot, attractive and plentiful. And the people that work there are very pleasant. And the restroom was very clean. I recommend it.
Luna Blood more
Apr 4,2025
So I just got the opportunity to try this place last week and I’m reading the reviews and that was not my experience at all. The food was amazing. It didn’t make me feel as though I wanted to go to sleep afterwards which I loved because I hate that feeling of just blah after eating Chinese food they have typical Americanized Chinese food so I don’t know why people were saying there wasn’t any Chinese food it’s an American Chinese restaurant they’re not authentic Chinese food and also I seen somebody say make sure that you don’t waste because they will charge you you pay before you even sit down with my experience, they didn’t charge us extra for what we didn’t eat. I also love the fact that they give you cups and you get to fill your own drink up and I also love the fact that they actually let you eat every Chinese restaurant I’ve ever been at. They are constantly at your table and I feel like I’m constantly saying thank you no, I’m good thanks this place is not like that. They actually left you alone and you got to eat. They didn’t bother you at all. Yes, I will say it does look like it’s permanently closed from the outside, but it was actually , really good. I see reviews or people were saying the food wasn’t hot. Everything that I ate was good and I tried a little bit of everything. I didn’t get one thing that was cold that was supposed to be warm. I guess everybody has their own opinion, but as somebody who is a stickler for Chinese food and literally has a specific place that I typically only eat at I will tell you this place beat the place that I am dedicated to. I had one Chinese restaurant in my town and it’s the only place that I would go to because their food is like a one perfection, but I ate this place and I was like hold up. Wait a minute I’m sorry but my home Chinese restaurant they didn’t win this place took place and now I live all the way in Shepherdsville so my home Chinese restaurant is China buffet and I have to say if I wasn’t moving to Lebanon, I would drive from Shepherdsville to Lebanon. Just eat Chinese food. I didn’t get sick. Nothing made me feel sick to my stomach nothing and I literally ate a little bit of everything and I loved the fact that they had the bacon wrapped imitation, the buffet and Shepherdsville used to have that and they no longer do also this Chinese restaurant had the coconut chicken, which is one of my all-time favorite things ever and it’s so hard to find at Chinese restaurants, but this place has it and it was really good and everything tasted fresh crystal buffet thank you for the amazing food. You definitely did your thing and yesterday was Monday and today I’m coming back to eat some more food but I want to say anybody out there it’s reading the reviews don’t go by what everyone else says. Try it out for yourself because you will be surprised , how good they actually are and they get a lot of service too believe it or not. It may look like it’s permanently closed on the outside, but that restaurant was packed of people and more people kept coming in and there were a lot of people getting taken out, so don’t knock it till you try it because it’s actually really good place.
Thomas Gentry
Mar 18,2025
Great food , only problem is they should have different food on buffet besides the same thing everyday. Or at less half way through the day put something different on there. Put some mussel on there.
Reviews For Crystal Buffet