Location: Olyphant
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Most Popular Chinese food in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, United States
Best Chinese restaurants nearby. Discover the best Chinese food in Olyphant. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Chinese restaurants near you.. Olyphant is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, approximately five miles (8 km) northeast of Scranton on the Lackawanna River in the heart of the anthracite region of the State. Its main source of employment was the mining and shipping of coal. Other industries of the past were the manufacturing of blasting powder, iron and steel goods, cigars, silks, etc. Olyphant experienced a severe downturn in the 1950s. There was once a thriving garment industry with numerous dress factories in the downtown area. There was also a slaughter house. Currently the biggest industry is the manufacture of Compact Disks (CD) and Digital Video Disks (DVD). The population was 5,151 at the 2010 census.
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1. Royal Buffet
Overall Ratings
4 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Christopher F
My wife and I really enjoy buffet restaurants. We try at least one wherever we travel. This buffet is, I believe, the best one we've ever had the good fortune to randomly select on our travels.Most of our experience is based on 'Chinese' buffet restaurants in the NY/NJ/CT/MA region. Compared to those, the number of different foods served here is better than average. What impressed us most were the types of foods offered and the rare high quality of everything we ate. Most buffets we've been to offer mostly the same options (General Tso's chicken, coconut shrimp, chicken skewers, crab legs, fried rice, lo mein, wontons, braised salmon, 'seafood' stuffed things, a roast, sushi, grill, limited salads, etc.). Those things existed here, but there was much more we've never seen before in other buffets: different types of steamed buns, Italian themed pastas, roasted meats, lobster rolls, and a lot more I can't recall now.Truly, EVERYthing we ate tasted VERY good. If I have to critique, probably the least delicious thing I ate was an egg roll that tasted merely average. The different sushis and sashimis were very flavorful and fresh. The fried foods were crisp outside and juicy inside. The meats were tender and flavorful. The salad selections were fresh and tasty. The grill produced especially delicious fare. The 'Chinese' foods were much better than in most 'Chinese' restaurants. I can't rave enough about how much we enjoyed the food; we ate far more than usual and far more than we should have just because we enjoyed the tastes we experienced.The restaurant was very busy, about 3/4 full, when we ate here, and at no time were any trays of food left empty or gone stale; food was refreshed rapidly. The servers were very attentive as well.This restaurant deserves more reviews so others can know about it too. We just happened to be passing through Scranton on I-81 when we needed supper, and selected this place at random using our GPS/map program (sorry TripAdvisor, we didn't use you that time!). I was dubious that it was far more highly rated (4+) than the usual buffet (3 to 3.5), and I was expecting the usual dingy, stale-smelling buffet restaurant with typical fare. We were so glad we ate here that we considered rerouting our return trip so that we could come here again, as we live far away.
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2. China One
Reviewed By filetdafunk
We've been going to China one for many years and are always very satisfied.Their food is always fresh and made to order.Great Chinese take out! Although they do have limited seating,like any other take out restaurant.The decor is typical as well,not a place you'd want to go for sit a down dinner,unless you're there for a quick meal.They offer free delivery as well.We live less than a mile from them and most of the time it's delivered within 45 minutes.If you're looking for great Chinese food,especially for take out,this is the place to go.
3. China Palace Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By filetdafunk
We've been to China Palace Inn,several times.They're food is excellent,the place is always clean and the servers are friendly.I asked to have a dish that was not on the menu and they made it exactly how I wanted it! Not many restaurants will do that.I will say,they make this dish as good as any Chinese restaurants in Chinatown,in NY! The first time they made it for me,I had to tell the server to tell the cook,he did an excellent job making it! We have also had other dishes there and all were very good.Needless to say we've been back almost every week.Great food,great prices,nice portions and great service.
4. King's Wok Chinese Restaurant
Reviewed By The_Common_Man
Hot and Sour soup was a little below average. Didn't care for the long julienne strips of celery in it. Fried dumplings were a little doughy. Pork fried rice was good. Friendly service. There are a couple of tables if you prefer that to take out. The place looked very clean and bright. Typical prices.
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5. Wah Mei Chinese Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By TrayBN
Closed on Tuesdays. They do not take credit cards. Ordered a variety of items to take home for sharing. Really good sesame chicken with cashews. Tender beef with broccoli. The sweet & sour pork was just so-so. The BBQ beef sticks are tasty.
