I ate at The WORST RATED CHINESE BUFFET in the UK and was SHOCKED!

I ate at The Worst Rated Chinese Restaurant Buffet in Chinatown London England. The Hong Kong Buffet has some bad reviews on Tap Advisor so I thought I'd head to Chinatown and review it for myself. Is this the worst Chinese Restaurant in the UK or are the reviews wrong?
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[@MegaCellar]

Dude, don’t fall for the bad reviews. English lads turn up after 20 pints, then eat two plate fulls, and blame the food when they chuck their guts up. If it was so bad it would have never lasted in Chinatown.

[@antcox2006]

It's Chinese, luminous sauce with even more luminous chicken. Don't really know what fine dining, people or yourself are expecting for £10.95. Knocking it down for underdone chips is a bit of a p*ss take if I'm honest. You at a Chinese. Its like going to an Indian and marking it down because you had a bad omelette.

[@stevenc5227]

Looks like fair price for fair food to me, especially being in London, i think as someone has already said that they may get a lot of drunks going in, being greedy then puking, blaming it on food, not the worse buffet i have seen, a lot of variety as well.

[@stevecaldwell9001]

Love the bit about a ten percent service charge when you are serving yourself... Also remember when those shops charged £4.95 for same thing two years back... Don't get caught on inflated prices drinks, that's where they make their money.

[@thelion43]

Rents probably trebled since then 😂

[@panyg2]

I've eaten there 5 or 6 times. Sure, it's not the best Chinese food in the world but for a cheap buffet in London's Chinatown, I think the food is quite good. Taking value into consideration, a solid 7.5 for me.

[@clarea1801]

I love your thumbnails, always makes me laugh, those prawn crackers though would make me cry

[@simonba9944]

I would have given it a 7 as it did deliver what it is meant to: A cheap/ish fill you up for the day meal. However, I would have bought the drink somewhere else at half the price, if not much less. Cool review. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Was in Chinatown a couple of days ago for lunch. Went to New Loon Fung which is a little place hidden away upstairs. I was the only English person in there - everyone else was chinese. Was absolutely banging - really great and really affordable too. Loved it!

[@andywright3450]

Hey notice unon this channel are u filming down here to

[@stevekirkby6570]

Yea, the problem with all you can eat chinese is that because it is put out and stays warm on the serving station, it all goes a bit 'sad'. Best cooked and eaten fresh.... some things survive this hostile environment, but certainly not anything that is supposed to be crispy.

[@Raylufc]

Why is there a service charge when there is no service? 4/10

[@davidbjohnson1979]

Great content once again Lee, keep them comming and can't wait to you and the Darren John doing videos again. Keep up the great content and keep safe my friend....

[@martyngee]

For a tenner it looks no better or worse than any of the all you can eat places in that area. Probably ok before a big drinking sesh!

[@Coaster_Crazy]

I love a good Chinese buffet meal and that doesn’t look too bad at all and a bargain price, I’ve paid more at a local Chinese takeaway

[@FK-zr9fn]

Actually that didn’t look too bad, after a belly full of beer that would go down a treat,and come back up just as well 6/10

[@ZEROHED]

Bravo 10/10 comment

[@moniboo523]

Wait couple hours you'll see lol🚽🥴

[@Dom-zr9zu]

That’s the reason these establishments are kept in business because of people like you. I have been there and it is absolutely vile

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

I enjoyed that buffet last time i was there , To be fair its hard to keep the spring rolls crispy, if its not a fast turn over !! Worth the money! Just around the corner, Leicester square, was the best fish and chips, not cheap but the large fish was really good, and good tastings mushy peas , blink you miss the place very small, great staff, always busy , seats outside,

[@robplazzman6049]

Lets be honest, £10 for all you can eat in the middle of London, you cant really complain.

[@boston......longtime7745]

No glass sneeze guard/ food protection. So no thank you!

[@garyphillips006]

First impressions as you are plating up, this looks damn good. I am drooling. I would definitely eat there and its a good price. Espiecally as a northerner. 5.3 seems harsh. 8/10 on how it looked.

[@mcc423]

The problem with a buffer it’s only as good as the food turn around so if it been sitting there for a while it’s not going to be great.

[@derekmanning1259]

Great vlog 👍 I was thinking I wonder if DJ would risk the palace cafe for a full English 😂

[@pauldaniellewis]

I visited China Town with my wife last week. We were amazed by how many Chinese people were there.. so, do you think that the ‘harsh’ reviews could be exacerbated by Chinese diners who are comparing to their own authentic Chinese food??

[@markmc1375]

When I was at Uni in Liverpool there was a buffet placed called the May Sum near to holiday inn/St.John’s market. Might be worth a whirl if you’re ever in Liverpool 👍

[@andicheese1763]

Have to agree with others about the service charge, you are serving yourself, it should be -10% charge. I would give it a 3.5/10, the sauces looked a tad radioactive, the germ factor and that I cannot trust how long the food has been there or how much is recycled.

[@Publicorder1]

Loving these new worst rated restaurant videos mate! Found all the palace restaurant ones hilarious!

[@TheMacMaster]

Thanks Chris. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@kristianweiser7815]

Service charges really wind me up as it is, but at a help yourself buffet! Its a disgrace!

[@telawsonartzy6880]

I've had far worse when I was truly hungry. Great vlog Lee as always.

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

YOU GUYS ARE DOING A GREAT JOB !

[@lifestapestry2968]

Tend to avoid those Chinese buffet places as it's all the worst of Chinese food, semi cold and greasy and has usually been hanging around longer than you'd like...

[@DKGCustom]

Working in Soho, I've tried a bunch of these Chinese Buffets. I have to say, they're all pretty rank. Try the Chinese street food tent at the top of Berwick St - if theyre still there

[@sallycostello8379]

Chips should not be a thing with Chinese or Indian food. Will never understand it!

[@tarmaskhalifa871]

Fries should be banned at oriental restaurants. U don't eat fish n chips with fried rice or noodles then why in hell should fries or onion rings end up in a Chinese or Japanese or even north Indian buffet. North Indian because just like London ain't Britain. So is overseas Indian food whole of India. There r maybe 12-15 types of ind food. Sad to see rest of ind food never shows up

[@lepetitchat123]

Nobody forced him to take fries.

[@davemulready]

Nice One Pal . Looks Ok For Snack . PS. Was Their A Poor Dog Beside Ya 8 .20 Into The Vlog LOL .Hope Ya Feed It . Nice One Pal ,Keep Them Coming .

[@sarakirk9542]

Hi Lee! I love Chinese Buffets. Due to the fact you can pick and choose a bit of everything you like and as much as you like too. Drinks are expensive but most restaurants now will charge £2-3 for a soft drink so it’s no different to me in a Chinese buffet really. All of that food looked great. I don’t agree with getting food while not wearing a mask though. Certainly don’t want anyone coughing or sneezing over the spring rolls etc I’d give it 8 easy from my perspective. Lovely to see DJ on giving a leetle Vlog for you. Take care Lee 👍🏻

[@ManCave1972]

It looked about normal for those cheap and cheerful buffets in Chinatown. The quality is always a bit poor but then I guess most tourists are okay with that.

[@yuggy5317]

That bark sound made me LOL🤣

[@tracyg1640]

DJ wouldn’t think that was off the charts!

[@leetronics]

Oh my day’s that dog bark has got me folded up pal. Have you tried the Wong Kei in Wardour Street. If I remember right there was fiery owner or waitress there, going back a bit though. Food was good though.👍

[@andrewyoumustbejoking5118]

funny how a dog barked when you said theres the chicken

[@Superbokka]

Lol when you bit into the chicken and said this is chicken or at least I hope it is a dog barked in the background. Talk about perfect timing. I thought the food looked 6.5.

[@martinquinn9007]

Not the worst buffet ive seen

[@michaeljackson5938]

Hello MacMaster, I love Chinatown in London ⛩️🍜 The Buffet Food all Looks Good to Me and Really Affordable As Well I Would Have Given it an 8.0 😊👌

[@leetronics]

I’m always cautious about food been lying around in uncovered tray’s and hardly anybody wearing masks by the buffet 🤔🤔

[@farric1]

Pretty much what I'd expect from a London chinese restaurant. Overpriced, not authentic and crap. And why chips? Is that a brit thing?

[@donfranktv]

Love the little cut aways to Darren John haha ....classic

[@davidburton2732]

If it tastes ok, and doesn't poison you, then for that price, why not! Espesially in that area! I stay regularly at the Union Jack Club just down the Northern Line by Waterloo. My wife and myself regularly go to Chinatown for a meal. I'll give it a go!

[@shaz.doc1991]

Doesn’t look too bad to be honest, I’d give it a 7/10. I need to travel down to London at some point, never been before. Great video Lee! 😊

[@helennurse2472]

At the end of your video when you ask people to click on the cartoon for you merchandise, nothing is there to click on. Don’t know if you know but thought I’d let you know 👍. Great blog again!

[@TheMacMaster]

You have to be watching on a phone, tablet or Computer. Doesn't show on TV. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@helennurse2472]

@@TheMacMaster ah ok that will be why then. I was watching on tv! Thanks 👍

[@davidlomas85]

To be honest that didn't look that bad to me! You get what you pay for & 10.95 ain't bad to fill yer tummy...

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Service charge for a buffet!! 🤣Incredible!!

[@LLHgames]

That hot plate has a family to feed 😂

[@bryandawkins]

Lee, I am glad you had a meal that was a pass at a 5 that didn't make you sick. it was good that it wasn't Palace Resturant bad.

[@andrewt1073]

I think it’s chicken with the dog bark noise over 🤣

[@jimmysnailshoes]

I think your right, people are scoring it on a Chinese meal in China town, yet the price and London price, then it is probably good value and I'd say 6.5

[@steveshrek64]

I did pause this, to be honest the food looked ok my biggest problem I always find is being hot enough but by the look and the price and based on that alone I would have given it a 7.5 .

[@johnutreg4201]

restaurants hate yelpers i think this man is a hero trying food in restaurants whit camera

[@ASH.......................1976]

I never trust those canteen/ buffet style places ,you can't tell how long the foods been there ,but that's just my opinion

[@stevenbrennan9711]

Viet resteraunt on the top corner of China Town is unreal. Proper Vietnamese food, I had the beef Pho and it was outstanding.

[@realfacthunt]

That all looked good to me, however I haven't eaten British style Chinese for nearly 15 years as I can't get it where I live.

[@geoffgeoffgeoff6149]

The absolute best Chinese food experience was Wong Kai in Soho - if you tried to pay by cheque or not tip the waiters would chase you out with a meat cleaver! That was 30 years ago though, think it might be different these days.

[@chrisodonoghue2109]

I was in the Wong Kei last week. Prices have gone up a bit and the staff are no longer so rude but its still the Wong Kei

[@therealtaggart4021]

5.4 is harsh..It looked ok and the price was cheap as chips for London

[@TheMacMaster]

Can't give any higher for any buffet.

[@mcc423]

If you want a cheaper alternative and cooked to order you need to try Wong Kei in china town. Good food but with out the frills.

[@nickmail7604]

Go to the arches market in Camden, you can eat a feast for a fiver, or sometimes you will get a good clear out!

[@martineleven8179]

I remember cosmo in Hastings, really good value for a tenner. Until one time when a customer & his family went in to eat, they'd nearly finished their meal when the father bit onto something strange, he saved the tiny object, it turned out to be a chip that vets use to identify dogs& cats etc. It actually closed the place down. And all the pet owners in Hastings came to be enlightened about all the pet disappearances going on.

[@mjt8199]

Ahhhhh I remember Cosmo in Hastings. Not being local to the area, I did wonder why it mysteriously vanished as it was always quite busy.

[@mansfieldlad123]

That's an old story I have heard many times and I'm 200 miles form you

[@martineleven8179]

@@mansfieldlad123 news travels, and it's the damn truth.

[@lparky4409]

Urban myth I expect. Food looked reasonable though.

[@martineleven8179]

@@lparky4409 it's not an urban myth, it happened. The news travelled. Its what closed them down. The trouble is that its been happening everywhere.

[@MSKSioux7959]

This was a much better review and certainly less biased compared to your other reviews. I think judging from your reaction and that price a 6/10 is warranted.

[@scottbrandon9390]

The food at 6:11 looks like it's full of MSG and sweet and sour sauces. And any buffet that offers french fries (chips) as an option is a dead giveaway.

[@michaelhudak8525]

What you no try the Broccoli 🥦!? Lee I don't think I ever gave a Chinese buffet any higher than a 7.5. You have to normalize your score based on what you may think the highest score could be. So your score to me would mean that it is likely better than most Chinese buffets especially for the cost. Another great VLOG. Hope your tummy is doing well this evening!

[@michael6401]

I’ve just had an Asda chicken tikka with Pelaw rice and I gotta say it was pretty good, how about you and Dazza review some supermarket curries ? Could be interesting 🤔 lol 😂

[@roystoncropper7458]

I always find a Chinese buffet a guilty pleasure, although it’s usually a better idea beforehand than afterwards!

[@AnsyCrofts]

Huh?? "Cash only" at the door - you paid by 'phone! Explain.

[@tonyinit8488]

I've been in worse too .... and survived.... the all you can eat places tend to have a limited selection of food (understandably I suppose). Price ain't that high considering it's London. I'd give it a 6 which in football terms would be an average acceptable score

[@robertlee4172]

13:15..."Pause the video and tell me what you think"... I'll tell you what I think, get there when the staff opens the buffet, that's when EVERYTHING is crispy. Steam tables tend to steam things.

[@shanners6768]

Would have thought they had a decent selection of ribs 🙀 not cat or dog ribs either, loving your vlogs but it’s about time you hit Stoke on Trent and tried an oatcakes breakfast 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@engelberthumperdinck7366]

I went there once thinking it was a bargain but the food was pig swill 🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷😂

[@williamparker9979]

To be fair It looked value for money, to be fair that’s cheap for London, to be fair I may give it a go, to be fair.

[@marksanderson8827]

Ha ha was that dog howl a canny bit of editing when you said you hoped the chicken ball was chicken? Not a bad price though for where it is. 6.7 for me. 👍

[@thaibillyboy]

I liked the look of that, seemed quite succulent, the sweet and sour chicken i thought looked more like pork but if it was tough chicken i guess it was from frozen, all in all i would happily have that, cheers Lee.

[@stephaniewhite9526]

There were Chinese people eating in there - Its usually reasonable if the locals go there - A great video - I am loving this London series.

[@thelondoncabbie]

As a London cabbie the one area I wouldn't eat is Chinatown we call it Rat alley for the amount of Roland's that frequent it as for score 3 was OK until you poured that red sauce all over 🤢🤮

[@johnwindle6378]

Steady enough, be careful with what you select and you should be ok - 6/10 when you factor in the price. Nice snappy Vlog 👏👍🍺

[@markomarten]

5 out of 10,chips need to be better as do the spring rolls. I think they need to either cook them a bit longer or on a higher heat, maybe do them in an air fryer. Cheap but needs improvement.

[@michaelbratton3319]

Looked so-so!, bright red atomic sauce? WTF +service charge no no walk away don't look back 2/10

[@macstyle2012]

Thought I was seeing things then and you had changed your image - some Edinburgh guide I just found had exactly the same type of titles are you, thought it was you for a minute when I clicked on it.

[@TheMacMaster]

Lol. Always being copied. 😉

[@martyjarps74]

Love the thumbnails it's one of your trademarks to be honest. Yup I would say a 6.5 be hard to find a low price like that in London to be fair it is what it is and it fills you up ...

[@paulstanley518]

i thought it looked ok macmaster,15 quid eat as much as you like,great vlog

[@TheBeano700]

7.5 for me. typical Chinese buffet for the price.

[@whatsfordinner3740]

This was so much better than the USA Chinese buffet. I'd say twice as good, plus less expensive.

[@matc4742]

Yea can finally watch lol I would give a 6.0 looks not bad but not the best, great vid boss

[@TimK2646]

Would highly recommend Golden Dragon Colindale NW 9 for Dim Sums. Just been there 80 quid for 14 dishes. HUGE QUEUES

[@nodefour]

Lee ... Clucking eat chicken wherever I go, whatever cuisine it may be ... we're basically mainly getting chicken reviews rather than restaurant / buffet reviews 😂 Best bit was, obviously with a bit of pork on the fork ... he says is it beef or pork. Omg really? You know what meats are which don't you? 🤣

[@ralph2623]

a service charge on a self service restaurant 🤣 and we actually let these businesses get away with it 🙄

[@yangonyapper8417]

I have a picture on top of one those lions 5 years ago, long before the sign appeared. It appeared last year over the pandemic.

[@kkrispy2009P]

Not bad idea go back for more i read the review wow they harsh but it don't look especially if your on a budget thanks mac

[@allibennett515]

Didn't look bad, a 6.5 from me. As you say it's a buffet not cooked to order so you can't compare. Glad it was ok for you to eat Lee was starting to think you would waste away if you got booted out or had to leave it! 🤣😊👍🏻

[@flybobbie1449]

I liked the £5 all you could eat Chinese and English food in Boston town centre, closed now i think, can't remember the name.

[@a1harrogate]

Chinese buffets are normally good. It's the user who's slops as much as they can on their plates and ruins the presentation

[@michael6401]

It actually didn’t look half bad for an afternoon buffet so I’ll stick with my 6/10 due to soft batter and rolls and undercooked chips 👍🏻

[@stevecaldwell9001]

Should have tried GOLDEN DRAGON in Gerard street, it's got two Red Dragons outside (weird), good food though...

[@stevecaldwell9001]

Note cash only... A way to avoid paying tax....!

[@TheMacMaster]

I paid contactless 👍🏼

[@sneer0101]

He literally paid on his phone

[@Jimmyredcab]

@@sneer0101 Yes, he did but the sign clearly said “Cash Only”.

[@davidgriffiths3713]

Reading the cash only sign I would of walked straight out.

[@andygraham69]

Paused it... 6.5 if i had a few beers that would be heaven 🍻 it is what it is would have loved a little more options like prawn toast and seaweed but maybe in the evening the selection is better 🤔

[@1rjbrjb]

Very judicious and diligent.. Yes. You could bloat yourself there. Once in awhile you find a Chinese buffet that is transformative, often involving generous portions of superb seafood. This was not transformative. But it was bloat-worthy. Breading. Edible chicken. Non-toxic sauces. Scarfable pork and/or beef. Broccoli & noodles. Unlimited trips. For $20? What do you want at that price-point? This is not at all detestable. Thank you for exploring and for a realistic review.

[@johnnyfivejmc]

I'm generally not a fan of house, but your music 'intermission' link is very enjoyable, and your food reviews just want to make me pig,-out!