Due to shortage of the kitchen staff, our temporarily business hours is from 11am-8pm and close every Monday. Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for the support and understanding. If you're looking for the best in authentic Asian cuisine, bring your family and friends to Kwando Buffet in Chico, California.
Choose from a large selection of sushi platters or let our chef prepare something right in front of you on our hibachi grill! People love coming to Kwando Buffet because of the great atmosphere and the delicious food. Try our seafood specials every Friday, Saturday, and all day Sunday. In 2010 we were voted one of the top 100 Chinese restaurants in Chico.
Choose from a large selection of sushi platters or let our chef prepare something right in front of you on our hibachi grill! People love coming to Kwando Buffet because of the great atmosphere and the delicious food. Try our seafood specials every Friday, Saturday, and all day Sunday. In 2010 we were voted one of the top 100 Chinese restaurants in Chico.
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Due to shortage of the kitchen staff, our temporarily business hours is from 11am-8pm and close every Monday. Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for the support and understanding. We can provide a buffet style or individual plates, it's up to you! We also have an event hall available for parties up to 35 people.
Reviews (28)
YumYum BubbleGumm
Jan 27, 2022
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Denise Preciado
Jan 25, 2022
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All was good This is the 3rd time we have been here There is a nice assortment of veggies for a salad then there is a sushi bar, a Himalayan wok with a lot of choices to choose from to make a plate and finally there are a lot of crab shrimp oysters in a shell and many other traditional recipes My favorite is the cooked bananas They are the bomb with some ice cream Good dessert but like I said the meal was very good and each time we have gone we've taken another person with us and they too enjoyed their meals end of review
Angela N.
Jan 23, 2022
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The food is good and I have no complaints about it or the service. However, the restaurant has a sign saying that masks are required yet many people had none on. I saw at least two people coughing near the food islands. I spoke to the server as I was posting the bill and said it was very disconcerting. She did not reply. So I again said it was very disconcerting that people were not wearing masks (as is required in CA right now) and she ignored me a second time. I'm very sorry to say this, but if they are unwilling to follow basic public health precepts during a pandemic, I'm done with
Stacie Shields
Jan 20, 2022
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James Jenkins
Jan 13, 2022
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Aaron Mathrole
Jan 04, 2022
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The hibachi grill is the jem at this restaurant!! Good, fresh veggies, and fresh looking meats, including calamari, and halibut. Didn't try the sushi although it looked equally as fresh. I'm giving it 3 stars because the buffet, is standard. Not much to brag about here. The restaurant itself needs a good once over cleaning, but it wasn't gross. Just like everyone else the restaurant is short staffed, so the service is ok but not great. Overall it's a good choice, but could be better. I'll be going back.
Garbage Man
Jan 02, 2022
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Eric G.
Dec 30, 2021
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Buffet? Five stars? Is that even a possibility? It is here at Kwando.
Kwando was always a treat for me during my college years. My friends and I would dine here on occasion for not only the selection, but the quality of food and the service.
This place has sushi - and these aren't your standard gas station-grade rolls, either. The sushi is part of the buffet and is prepared on the spot so you know it's fresh. The food selection is very abundant and there really is a little something for every palette. The stations are clean and are tidied up regularly by the many friendly staff members
Kwando was always a treat for me during my college years. My friends and I would dine here on occasion for not only the selection, but the quality of food and the service.
This place has sushi - and these aren't your standard gas station-grade rolls, either. The sushi is part of the buffet and is prepared on the spot so you know it's fresh. The food selection is very abundant and there really is a little something for every palette. The stations are clean and are tidied up regularly by the many friendly staff members
Dima B.
Dec 30, 2021
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Lola Flores
Dec 28, 2021
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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.
Sabrina S.
Dec 23, 2021
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The turtles /koi fish in the photos below are absolutely delicious ! Nooo but I love being greeted by them when walking in . Unfortunately I haven't snapped any food photos but will next time . What a great value and delicious food ! Many healthy and unhealthy options all wonderfully prepared . Great salad & soup bar . Sushi is made fresh and many options to chose from . Been coming about 2 months now and don't plan to stop, don't miss out on this Chico gem . Great vibe and friendly service ,clean and comfortable.
Jeff Gao
Dec 20, 2021
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John Horning
Oct 19, 2021
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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
Mark K.
Oct 16, 2021
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Oliver H.
Oct 14, 2021
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Neezle Q.
Oct 10, 2021
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I knew better & should have walked out when sanitizer was empty. I had my own so continued on.
Save yourself the stomach turning experience. The hot items like pork ribs, breaded shrimp, crab rangoon were all cold. Had been sitting for a while cold. Chicken wings were mildly warm. Didn't get anything else, had already pushed my luck.
After having cold food you start to notice no one washes hands, that no sanitizer deal makes you think more & more. The floors are sticky. Things start to spiral.
I mentioned this to the guy at the counter while paying. He said "look steam is
Save yourself the stomach turning experience. The hot items like pork ribs, breaded shrimp, crab rangoon were all cold. Had been sitting for a while cold. Chicken wings were mildly warm. Didn't get anything else, had already pushed my luck.
After having cold food you start to notice no one washes hands, that no sanitizer deal makes you think more & more. The floors are sticky. Things start to spiral.
I mentioned this to the guy at the counter while paying. He said "look steam is
Ronald A.
Sep 01, 2021
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AVOID. Avoid. avoid. Read previous reviews. In 2021, this restaurant is even worse! I am feeling ill thirty minutes after the meal. Crab Rangoon, my favorite, was colder than the floor. The green beans, almost icy. Egg roll simply cold. etc. etc. I tried about eight dishes. The General Tso chicken was actually warm but the chicken was more tough than my insoles. I went for lunch and they simply took out the cold left over food from the previous night and made no effort to warm it up. Really, really sad. And I paid $16 just for lunch! Save your money and your stomach.
Rhiannon N.
Mar 27, 2020
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I hate doing this.
I hate it.
I've had some good times at Kwando.
But the most recent time I was there?
I saw red slime mold dripping down out of all of the air vents.
Not only was it dripping out of the vents -
It was ACTUALLY DRIPPING on the floor RIGHT OVER THE BUFFET ENTRANCE WALK AREA.
Good gods.
I'm not going back until I see social media proof that the place has been cleaned and reapproved properly by OSHA safety inspectors.
I hate it.
I've had some good times at Kwando.
But the most recent time I was there?
I saw red slime mold dripping down out of all of the air vents.
Not only was it dripping out of the vents -
It was ACTUALLY DRIPPING on the floor RIGHT OVER THE BUFFET ENTRANCE WALK AREA.
Good gods.
I'm not going back until I see social media proof that the place has been cleaned and reapproved properly by OSHA safety inspectors.
Sally W.
Mar 12, 2020
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Mandy M.
Feb 23, 2020
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Alisha L.
Feb 17, 2020
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This is the first time we have been here and thought we would give it a try. At first it looked promising but then I noticed they don't stop by the tables to refill your drink, then when my husband was eating the crab we noticed black spots on it and it smelled fishy. Also they didn't refill any of the food so we had no choice but to leave because there wasn't much to get. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Vanessa P.
Jan 30, 2020
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Kwandos is one of those places that has always been pretty good to us. Except today.. We found 25+ dirty plates in the stacks at the buffet line. A snotty nosed server who openly rubbed his dripping nose while filling out water cups. A manager who gave us dirty looks as we reported the filthy plates and proceeded to argue that we should pay for a meal we did not eat and denied tge dirty plates. We walked w him to the plate stacks and began showing him plate after plate of dried and wet old food in the clean stacks.
Tierra H.
Jul 28, 2019
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Andy M.
Jul 23, 2019
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Byron Y.
Jul 10, 2019
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It's tricky to rate buffets, and when you do, I feel you really need to consider the value aspect of the meal. In many ways, I feel Kwando is your average Asian buffet place with a Mongolian bbq station, sushi, pre-made stir-fry, etc. To me, the standout cuisine element is the Mongolian BBQ section. What makes it good are 2 things: 1) the meat is not the frozen rolls of thin-sliced meat that you see at other places - it's real hunks of meat and includes premium items like fish fillets, fresh shrimp, and squid, and 2) the final product is not drenched in sauce like other places - it
Nathan C.
Apr 23, 2019
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Take it from an Asian.
This place is absolute garbage. All the food that is fried is soggy and the buns/dumplings are bleeding juices because they are sitting around. All the fish for their sushi is frozen and when I was eating it I can feel the crunching. The lunch price is the only good thing about this place but everything else is pretty bad. When I first saw the hibachi grill I was impressed but when I saw the ingredients I was straight annoyed; I still got it just to try it and as I expected it was pretty bad. I would stay away from here at all costs.
This place is absolute garbage. All the food that is fried is soggy and the buns/dumplings are bleeding juices because they are sitting around. All the fish for their sushi is frozen and when I was eating it I can feel the crunching. The lunch price is the only good thing about this place but everything else is pretty bad. When I first saw the hibachi grill I was impressed but when I saw the ingredients I was straight annoyed; I still got it just to try it and as I expected it was pretty bad. I would stay away from here at all costs.
Brian W.
Dec 01, 2018
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It's a strip mall Chinese/Japanese buffet in, well, not the middle of nowhere, but clearly nowhere big. Have modest expectations and you won't be disappointed.
Best part is the cook to order bar. Without that, this place would be completely forgettable. Just ask the chef to go easy on the seasoning!
Best part is the cook to order bar. Without that, this place would be completely forgettable. Just ask the chef to go easy on the seasoning!
Kimberly W.
Nov 27, 2016
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I have eaten here a number of times and have been marginally ok with it (less than fresh seafood and sushi, over priced, indifferent staff)until this time. I know what to avoid and not to have high expectations but moldy food is unacceptable along with the staff and the manager's handling of it.
My friend got a few lotus cups off the buffet. He loves them and tried to share them with his grandson. I wanted to show him they were good and as I took a bite a pungent taste filled my mouth. It was not right, I flipped over and it was covered with mold. Disgusting! As I was cleaning my mouth I
My friend got a few lotus cups off the buffet. He loves them and tried to share them with his grandson. I wanted to show him they were good and as I took a bite a pungent taste filled my mouth. It was not right, I flipped over and it was covered with mold. Disgusting! As I was cleaning my mouth I