Chang Luong Restaurant in Berkeley, CA

3.5(52)Berkeley, CA
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3.5-star rating from 52 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Berkeley, CA • 3.5★
Experience the ultimate Chinese buffet in Berkeley, California, at Chang Luong Restaurant, where the flavors and variety of their all-you-can-eat offerings will leave you wanting more. With 52 reviews and a 3.5-star rating, this family-friendly spot is known for its good-for-kids atmosphere and gender-neutral restrooms. Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or enjoying a leisurely dinner, their extensive menu has something for everyone. From crispy fried pork to authentic north-eastern cuisine, the owner's enthusiasm is contagious and will make you feel welcome. Good for groups, this restaurant also offers takeout, dine-in, and delivery options, making it a convenient choice for any occasion. Come for the food and stay for the interesting owner's stories.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
2517 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA, Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, California
Phone
(510) 703-9404
Today
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Rating
3.5 (52 reviews)

What stands out

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
TV AvailableGender Neutral RestroomsGood For GroupsGood For KidsWaiter ServiceCurbside Pickup

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Noise: Noise level

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Bike ParkingBusiness Parking parking

Parking is available for customers.

Reviews

52 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food at Chang Luong Restaurant good?

The food is considered amazing and one of the best by some reviewers, with dishes like crispy fried pork with sauce being a standout.

What is the price like at Chang Luong Restaurant?

The price is considered good and acceptable by some reviewers.

What are the payment options at Chang Luong Restaurant?

The restaurant accepts cash and Venmo, but not credit cards.

Is Chang Luong Restaurant wheelchair-friendly?

No, the restaurant is not wheelchair-friendly because it is located on the second floor and requires climbing stairs.

Is the service at Chang Luong Restaurant good?

The service is considered fast by some reviewers, but the owner can be impatient and unwelcoming at times.

What is the owner like at Chang Luong Restaurant?

The owner can be nice, but also impatient and unwelcoming at times.

How would you describe the atmosphere at Chang Luong Restaurant?

The atmosphere is considered interesting and suitable for a chill dining-out experience, but with slightly dim lighting.

Is the food at Chang Luong Restaurant authentic Northern Chinese cuisine?

Some reviewers disagree on the authenticity of the food, with one reviewer stating it is not authentic Northern Chinese cuisine.

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Are there vegetarian options at Chang Luong Restaurant?

Yes, there is a tofu veg bowl that is considered one of the best dishes by some reviewers.

How is the wait time at Chang Luong Restaurant?

There can be a wait for the food, but it is considered worth it by some reviewers.

Are tips expected at Chang Luong Restaurant?

The tip is fixed, according to one reviewer.

How crowded is Chang Luong Restaurant during dinner time?

The restaurant can be empty during dinner time, according to one reviewer.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

102 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Libraries & archives

Institute for Research on Labor and Employment Library

Library

~400 ft

Museums & galleries

Student Union Piano

Artwork

~450 ft
Artwork

Artwork

~710 ft
Golden Bear

Artwork

~720 ft

Other arts & culture

Inkstone

Art Suplies

2431 Durant Avenue

~460 ft
Website

Banking

Bank of America

Bank

~160 ft
Website
Chase

Bank

2301 Telegraph Avenue

~240 ftMo-Sa 09:00-17:00
Website
Wells Fargo

Atm

~520 ft
Bank of America

Atm

~680 ft

Restaurants

Cafe Durant

Restaurant

2517 Durant Avenue

~30 ft
Kimchi Garden

Restaurant

2517 Durant Avenue

~60 ft
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Dumpling Kitchen

Restaurant

2517 Durant Avenue

~60 ft
Myungrang Hotdogs

Fast Food

2519 Durant Avenue

~70 ft
Thai Basil

Restaurant

2519F Durant Avenue

~70 ftMo-Th 11:00-00:00; Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-00:00
I.B.'s

Fast Food

2513 Durant Avenue

~80 ft
Steve's Korean B.B.Q.

Restaurant

2521 Durant Avenue

~80 ft
Punjabi Dhaba Indian Eatery

Restaurant

2521 Durant Avenue

~90 ft
Bears Ramen House

Restaurant

2521 Durant Avenue

~90 ft
Katsumi Sushi

Restaurant

2521 Durant Avenue

~90 ft
Gypsy's Trattoria Italiano

Restaurant

2519 Durant Avenue

~90 ft
D'yar

Restaurant

2511 Durant Avenue

~90 ft

Cafes & Coffee

Boba Ninja

Cafe

2519 Durant Avenue

~80 ft
Sweetheart Cafe

Cafe

2523 Durant Avenue

~130 ft6:00-20:30
Yi Fang Tea

Cafe

2516 Bancroft Way

~170 ftMo-Su 11:00-21:00
Cafe Milano

Cafe

~170 ft
Website
Binge Coffee House

Cafe

2528 Durant Avenue

~220 ft
Sharetea

Cafe

2328 Telegraph Avenue

~250 ft
Quargo Coffee

Cafe

2344 Telegraph Avenue

~260 ft
Bagel Street Cafe

Cafe

2375 Telegraph Avenue

~350 ftMo-Fr 06:00-17:00; Sa-Su 07:00-16:00
Taiwan Professional Tea

Cafe

2383 Telegraph Avenue

~380 ft12:00-21:00
Plentea

Cafe

2430 Durant Avenue

~450 ft
Equator Coffee

Cafe

~460 ft
Purple Kow

Cafe

2508 Channing Way

~500 ft
Website

Grocery & Markets

Johnston's Market

Convenience

2515 Durant Avenue

~80 ft
Bear Market

Convenience

~600 ft
Website
Berkeley Student Food Collective

Convenience

2440 Bancroft Way

~610 ft
Website
The Den

Convenience

~720 ft

Bars & Pubs

Tap Haus

Pub

2516 Durant Avenue

~200 ft
Cali's Sports Bar & Kitchen

Bar

2367 Telegraph Avenue

~280 ftSu-Tu 11:00-23:39; We-Sa 11:00-26:00
+1 510 833 9928Website

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~240 ft

Waste management

Recycling center

Recycling

~320 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~320 ft
Recycling center

Recycling

~360 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~360 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~520 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~530 ft

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~390 ft
Public restroom

Toilets

~470 ft
Public restroom

Toilets

~500 ft
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~700 ft

Emergency services

University of California Police Department

Police

~390 ft24/7
+1 510-642-6760Website

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Walgreens

Pharmacy

2310 Telegraph Avenue

~270 ftMo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa-Su 08:00-22:00
Website

Specialists

Jun Park

Dentist

2486 Channing Way

~600 ft
Campus Dental Center

Dentist

2430 Bancroft Way

~710 ft

Other services

Whelans

Headshop

2398 Telegraph Avenue

~480 ft
Website
Framers workshop

Interior Decoration

2439 Channing Way

~520 ft
Website
Ludwig's Fountain

Fountain

~600 ft
Disabled Student Office (2nd floor)

Yes

~700 ft

Beauty & spa

Riya Beauty Parlour

Beauty

~440 ft

Hair services

Shear Perfection Hair Salon

Hairdresser

~450 ft
+1 510 8439538
Edge

Hairdresser

~570 ft
UC Hair Salon

Hairdresser

~630 ft
World Cuts

Hairdresser

~650 ft

Real estate services

Pique Berkeley Leasing Office

Property Management

2430 Bancroft Way

~690 ft
Website

Entertainment venues

Jaguar Karaoke

Karaoke Box

2516 Durant Avenue

~190 ft

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~290 ft
Bench

Bench

~300 ft
Bench

Bench

~300 ft
Bench

Bench

~310 ft
Bench

Bench

~320 ft
Bench

Bench

~330 ft

Other recreation & entertainment

Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~420 ft

Gaming & arcades

Arcade

Amusement Arcade

~600 ft

Places of worship

Christian Science Organization at the University

Place Of Worship

~500 ft

Clothing & fashion

Bancroft Clothing

Clothes

2530 Bancroft Way

~170 ft
Website
Clothing store

Clothes

2305 Telegraph Avenue

~220 ft
Bear basics

Clothes

~310 ft
Anastasia's vintage clothing

Clothes

2360 Telegraph Avenue

~360 ft
Website
Beck's Shoes

Shoes

~440 ft
+1-510-848-5436Website

Electronics & technology

Games of Berkeley

Games

2510 Durant Avenue

~180 ftMo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
+1 510-540-7822Website
Rasputin Music

Music

2401 Telegraph Avenue

~560 ft
+1-510-704-1146Website

Specialty stores

Apothecarium

Cannabis

2312 Telegraph Avenue

~270 ftMo-Su 09:00-21:00
Website
Fun Park

Gift

2441 Durant Avenue

~330 ft
Hi-Times

Tobacco

2374 Telegraph Avenue

~370 ft
+1-510-486-0988
Big Al's Smoke and Gifts

Tobacco

2382 Telegraph Avenue

~410 ft
+1-510-540-0764
Cal Student Store

Books

~410 ftMo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Website

Sports facilities

Mosaic Boulders

Sports Centre

2369 Telegraph Avenue

~310 ft
Website

Parking facilities

The Standard Apartments

Parking

~240 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~260 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~300 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~310 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~320 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~460 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~480 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~540 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~540 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~560 ft

Vehicle rentals

Bay Wheels

Bicycle Rental

~280 ft

Public transportation

Sather Gate

Bus Station

~560 ft

Visitor information

Visitor information

Information

~280 ft
UC Berkeley Visitor Center

Information

~400 ft

Storage & lockers

Amazon Locker

Parcel Locker

~520 ftMo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-19:00