Kai Fan in Bronx County, NY

4.1(172)Bronx County, NY
Solid choice

Rated 4.1 stars based on 172 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Bronx County, NY • 4.1★
Kai Fan: A Premier Chinese Buffet Experience in Bronx County, New York. For those seeking an Asian Restaurant with a wide array of options, Kai Fan is the perfect destination. This upscale-ish Asian restaurant offers a buffet experience that caters to all tastes and preferences. With a variety of all-you-can-eat options, guests can indulge in their favorite dishes from the comfort of their dine-in seats or enjoy takeout from the convenience of their own homes. Delicious, and good and spicy dishes like Szechuan hot oil lamb are a highlight of the menu, making Kai Fan a standout choice in the area.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
3717 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10463, USA, Riverdale, Bronx County, New York
Phone
(347) 275-8056
Today
12:00 – 8:30 PM
Rating
4.1 (172 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🥡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
12:00 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 8:30���PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 8:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 8:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
12:00 – 8:30 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Curbside PickupDogs Allowed

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Reviews

172 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food at Kai Fan delicious?

This is not your greasy take out American Chinese. I had the Szechuan hot oil lamb. Delicious, and good and spicy.

Is the food at Kai Fan kid-friendly?

I ordered small short ribs and brocoli with light brown sauce.

How is the service at Kai Fan?

All quite tasty and friendly waiter.

Is the food at Kai Fan overpriced?

Got sesame chicken but it was basically vegetarian sesame chicken because there wasn’t much chicken inside the breading. Also 3rd time I ordered here and no forks spoon or knives provided. Tried to get a refund but was told this was their standard dish. Avoid this place

What can I expect in terms of portion size at Kai Fan?

Small short rubs are really SMALL.

How is the cleanliness of Kai Fan?

There's a reason why this restaurant is rather empty.

What is the quality of the meat at Kai Fan?

There's minimal if any chicken in there (and seems like grade B chicken at best).

Is the food at Kai Fan tasty?

All quite tasty and friendly waiter.

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What can I expect in terms of service at Kai Fan?

Tried to get a refund but was told this was their standard dish.

Is the food at Kai Fan overcooked?

Overcooked brocoli swimming in thin watery extra sweet and sour sauce.

Is the food at Kai Fan suitable for vegetarians?

Got sesame chicken but it was basically vegetarian sesame chicken because there wasn’t much chicken inside the breading.

Where is Kai Fan located?

Kai Fan is located at 3717 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10463, USA, Riverdale, Bronx County, New York.

Does Kai Fan offer delivery or takeout?

Kai Fan offers delivery, takeout, dine-in.

Is Kai Fan good?

Kai Fan is well-rated with 4.1 stars from 172 reviews.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

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

Libraries & archives

Cardinal Hayes Library

Library

~0.4 mi
Katz Library

Library

~0.6 mi

Museums & galleries

Coyote

Artwork

~0.4 mi

Theaters & performance venues

Alfred Gross Theatre

Theatre

~0.6 mi

Banking

Wells Fargo

Bank

3709 Riverdale Avenue

~100 ft
Chase

Bank

3775 Riverdale Avenue

~310 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su closed
Bank of America

Bank

3508 Johnson Avenue

~840 ft
Citizens Bank

Atm

569 West 235th Street

~1020 ft
Bank of America

Bank

~0.4 miMo-Th 09:00-16:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00

Restaurants

Greek Express

Restaurant

3733 Riverdale Avenue

~90 ft
Salvatore's of SoHo

Restaurant

3738 Riverdale Avenue

~170 ft
Tin Marin Tapas Bar

Restaurant

3708 Riverdale Avenue

~190 ft
Tiny's Diner

Restaurant

3601 Riverdale Avenue

~220 ft
Rolen Bagels

Restaurant

3601 Riverdale Avenue

~240 ft
The Hill Bistro

Restaurant

3541 Riverdale Avenue

~360 ft
Cocina Chente

Restaurant

3535 Riverdale Avenue

~420 ft
New Kam Sheng

Restaurant

3648 Greystone Avenue

~610 ft
Moon Thai Kitchen

Restaurant

438 West 238th Street

~760 ft
A Taste of the Palace

Restaurant

436 West 238th Street

~780 ft
Goodfellas Pizza

Restaurant

3661 Waldo Avenue

~860 ft
Empanades Monumental

Fast Food

206 West 236th Street

~0.4 mi

Bars & Pubs

JJ Vineyard Wine & Liquor

Alcohol

3704 Riverdale Avenue

~220 ft
Game Day

Pub

5757 Broadway

~0.4 miTh-Su 16:00-24:00
Bronx Alehouse

Pub

216 West 238th Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 11:00-24:00
Shamrock

Alcohol

5995 Broadway

~0.5 mi
Keenan's bar

Bar

~0.6 mi

Specialty Food

Riverdale Gourmet Deli

Deli

3543 Riverdale Avenue

~340 ft
New Riverdale Gourmet Deli

Deli

452 West 238th Street

~640 ft
Liebman's Kosher Delicatessen

Deli

552 West 235th Street

~880 ft11:00-21:00

Cafes & Coffee

An Beal Bocht Cafe

Cafe

~700 ftMo-Su 10:00-04:00
Starbucks

Cafe

3503 Johnson Avenue

~900 ft
Mon Amour

Cafe

234 West 238th Street

~0.4 mi

Grocery & Markets

Key Food Supermarket

Supermarket

540 West 235th Street

~850 ft08:00-21:00
238 Corner Store

Convenience

5818 Broadway

~0.4 miMo-Sa 05:00-02:00; Su 06:00-02:00
Vargas Deli Grocery

Convenience

208 West 238th Street

~0.5 mi
Stop & Shop

Supermarket

5716 Broadway

~0.5 miMo-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00

Bakeries & Desserts

Sugarboy Bakery

Bakery

~0.6 mi

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.3 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.4 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.4 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.4 mi

Emergency services

New York Engine Company 52

Fire Station

~0.3 mi
New York Ladder Company 52

Fire Station

~0.3 mi

Public facilities

Public restroom

Toilets

~0.5 mi
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.5 mi
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.6 mi

Specialists

Gary Saperstein, Doctor of Optometry

Optometrist

3539 Riverdale Avenue

~390 ft

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Rite Aid

Pharmacy

541 West 235th Street

~780 ft
CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

565 West 235th Street

~980 ft
Desai's Pharmacy

Pharmacy

228 West 238th Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:30-19:00; Sa 09:30-18:00

Hospitals & clinics

Saint Joseph's Medical Practice

Clinic

226 West 238th Street

~0.4 mi
CityMD

Clinic

~0.5 miMo-Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-13:00

Other services

John's Botany Bay Florist

Florist

3661 Riverdale Avenue

~160 ft
Hanna Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

3605 Riverdale Avenue

~200 ft
206 Kingsbridge Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

206 West 238th Street

~0.5 mi
Loading Dock

Loading Dock

~0.5 mi
Laundry

Laundry

~0.6 mi

Hair services

Mandy's Hair & Spa

Hairdresser

3701 Riverdale Avenue

~150 ft
Salon Zoë

Hairdresser

3545 Riverdale Avenue

~320 ft
Caroline StyleSpot

Hairdresser

~0.3 mi
Authentic Cutz

Hairdresser

208 West 236th Street

~0.4 mi
Bellisima Beauty Palace

Hairdresser

5816 Broadway

~0.4 mi

Beauty & spa

Skin Therapy By Fabie

Beauty

3636 Fieldston Road

~370 ftMo-Tu 12:00-20:00; Th,Sa 11:00-18:00; Fr 13:00-18:00
Z&Z Nail Spa

Beauty

234 West 238th Street

~0.4 miMo-Sa 10:30-20:00; Su 10:30-18:00

Professional services

Super Power Nutrition

Company

210 West 236th Street

~0.4 mi

Financial & accounting services

Four Seasons Tax Services

Tax Advisor

204 West 236th Street

~0.4 mi
Tri-State Tax

Tax Advisor

232 West 238th Street

~0.4 mi

Other recreation & entertainment

Brust Park

Park

~0.3 mi
Lower Forecourt

Park

~0.3 mi
Upper Forecourt

Park

~0.3 mi
Recreation & entertainment venue

Picnic Site

~0.6 mi
Conrad Grauer Field

Park

~0.6 mi

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~0.5 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.5 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.5 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.5 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.5 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.6 mi

Sports & recreation

Playground

Playground

~0.5 mi

Places of worship

Saint Johns Convent

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi
Riverdale Presbyterian Church

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi

Specialty stores

Riverdale Hebrew Books and Gifts

Books

3706 Riverdale Avenue

~200 ft
Don the Jeweler

Jewelry

3537 Riverdale Avenue

~400 ft

Sports facilities

Lower Division Hazen Gymnasium

Sports Hall

~0.5 mi

Parking facilities

Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~240 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.5 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.5 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.5 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.6 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.6 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.6 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.6 mi

Vehicle rentals

Citi Bike - W 238 St & Tibbett Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi
Citi Bike - Tibbett Ave & W 234 St

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi
Citi Bike - Irwin Ave & W 232 St

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi
Citi Bike - Broadway & W 238 St

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi
Citi Bike - Broadway & Van Cortlandt Park S

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi
Citi Bike - Broadway & W 234 St

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi
Citi Bike - Naples Terrace & Godwin Terrace

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi
Citi Bike - Bailey Ave & W 238 St

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi
Citi Bike - Bailey Ave & W 234 St

Bicycle Rental

~0.6 mi
Citi Bike - W 233 St & Albany Crescent

Bicycle Rental

~0.6 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Mobil

Fuel

~0.4 mi