Sun's Kitchen 老孫家 in Charlotte, NC

4.6(391)Charlotte, NC
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.6 stars with 391 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Charlotte, NC • 4.6★
Sun's Kitchen 老孫家: A Top-Rated Chinese Buffet Experience in Charlotte, North Carolina. With a 4.6-star rating and 391 reviews, this popular destination is a must-visit for food enthusiasts. From all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet to dine-in and takeout options, Sun's Kitchen caters to a wide range of customers. Reviewers rave about the fresh flavors and great variety of dim sum, with many praising the delicious and hot food. Whether you're in the mood for lamb skewers or Bao buns, Sun's Kitchen has something for everyone.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
3216 South Blvd Suite 105, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA, Plaza-Midwood, Charlotte, North Carolina
Phone
(704) 218-9691
Today
Closed
Rating
4.6 (391 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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Before you go

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

9 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

**Hot** Food×3**Fresh Flavors****Great Variety** Of Dim SumWith Many Praising The **Delicious**

Also mentioned

AtmosphereCleanlinessParkingPortionsService

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 27/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score27/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Regional Specialist 🏮

Cantonese regional cuisine · score 70/100
Authenticity score70/100
AuthenticChinese nameCantonese

Regional dishes detected

Dim Sum

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.5 weighted · 391 reviews
4.5weighted · raw 4.6 from 391 reviews(↓ 0.14 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median391 / 559.5 median
02,797.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
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Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.6) with the city average (4.36) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2797.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Closed

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccessible parking near entranceADA-compliant main entranceADA-compliant restroom

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualTrendyGood for groups

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsCateringOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Popular Dishes

14 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Braised Beef Noodle Soup 红烧牛肉面$17.9521 mentions
  • Ma-la Dried Peppers Chicken 辣子鸡$14.9513 mentions
  • Lamb Skewers (5) 羊肉串$15.9510 mentions
  • Beef Stew Rice Bowl 牛肉饭$16.958 mentions
  • Ja Jang Noodle 炸酱面$13.957 mentions
  • Pork & Chive Dumplings 猪肉韭菜饺子$14.507 mentions
  • Bread in Beef Soup 牛肉泡馍$20.505 mentions
  • Veggie Dumplings (vegan) 素菜饺子$14.954 mentions
  • Ma-la Cold Noodle (vegan) 麻辣冷面$12.954 mentions
  • Cumin Lamb 孜然羊肉$22.953 mentions
  • Shrimp & Chicken Dumplings 虾肉鸡肉饺子$15.502 mentions
  • Garlic Cucumber (vegan) 蒜蓉黃瓜$11.952 mentions
  • Fish Cakes (2) 鱼豆腐$6.502 mentions
  • Ma-la Xiao Long Bao (6) 麻辣小笼包$11.002 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

45 items with prices
  • Jianbing 煎饼$9.00

    Classic Beijing style Jianbing, one of the most beloved street breakfast in China. The crepe is made of mung bean and wheat flour topped with egg, scallions, cilantro, black sesame, baocui (crispy cracker) and various sauces.

  • Jianbing Guozi 煎饼果子$11.50

    Jianbing Guozi is one the most beloved street breakfast in China. Guozi 果子stands for Youtiao (deep fried flour dough) 油条. The crepe is made of mung bean and wheat flour topped with egg, scallions, cilantro, black sesame and various sauces. It is the earliest form of Jianbing, originated in Tianjin 天津 China.

  • Sun's Chicken 老孙甜香鸡$15.95

    Hand cut juicy white meat chicken tossed in sweet and saucy glaze. Inspired by irresistible flavors of popular Chinese and Asian street food stalls.CONTAINS: Soy, Egg

  • Ground Pork Rougamo 臊子肉夹馍$10.95

    Housemade Chinese wheat bread (Mo 馍) filled with seasoned ground pork, bell peppers, scallions and pickled vegetables. Rougamo or Rou Jia Mo 肉夹馍 is a street food originated in northwestern China's Shannxi Province 陕西 and widely consumed all over China. It is considered to be one of the world's oldest type of hamburgers, dates back more than 2000 years ago. CONTAINS: Wheat, Soy

  • Braised Beef Rougamo 红烧牛肉夹馍$14.50

    Housemade Chinese wheat bread (Mo 馍) filled with braised beef, cilantro, scallions and onions. Rougamo or Rou Jia Mo 肉夹馍 is a street food originated in northwestern China's Shannxi Province 陕西 and widely consumed all over China. It is considered to be one of the world's oldest type of hamburgers, dates back more than 2000 years ago. CONTAINS: Wheat, Soy

  • Dim Sum Flight 点心集锦$20.00

    BBQ Pork Bun (2), Shrimp Dumplings (3), Xiao Long Bao (3)CONTAINS: Wheat, Shrimp

  • Xiao Long Bao (6) 小笼包$11.00

    Steamed pork bun/bao zi.CONTAINS: Wheat

  • Ma-La Xiao Long Bao (6) 麻辣小笼包$11.00

    Spicy steamed pork bun/bao zi tossed in our signature Ma-La sauce.CONTAINS: Wheat

  • Durian Creme Brulee 榴莲布蕾$8.50

    Made of real Durian.

  • BBQ Pork Buns (2) 叉烧包$7.50

    Steamed bao filled with Chinese BBQ pork(Char Siu Pork). Also known as Char Siu Bao. CONTAINS: Wheat

  • Shrimp Dumplings (4) 虾饺$7.50

    CONTAINS: Shrimp

  • Ma-La Shrimp Dumplings (4) 麻辣虾饺$8.00

    CONTAINS: Shrimp

  • Sai Do Si 西多士$7.50

    A classic Hong Kong style French toast breakfast item. Deep-fried bread filled with peanut butter topped with condensed milk. CONTAINS: Wheat, Peanut, Egg

  • You Tiao w/ Condensed Milk 炼奶油条$7.50

    Deep fried wheat flour dough topped with condensed milk. CONTAINS: Wheat

  • You Tiao 油条$4.00

    You Tiao are deep fried strip of wheat flour doughs normally eaten at breakfast as an accompaniment for soy milk, wonton soup or rice congee. CONTAINS: Wheat

  • Northern Wonton Soup (10) 北方馄饨$13.50

    Hand made pork and scallion wontons cooked with soy sauce, vinegar, cilantro, scallion and seaweed. CONTAINS: Wheat, Soy

  • Skewer Flight 烧烤集锦$39.50

    A collection of popular street skewers from Sun's Kitchen. Lamb Skewers (3), Beef Skewers (3), Broccoli Skewers (2), Tofu Triangles (2), Fish Cakes (2) and Sweet Sausages (2).

  • Lamb Skewers (5) 羊肉串$15.95

    Made of premium lamb leg meat.Gluten-free. CONTAINS: Egg

  • Eggplant 烧烤茄子$14.95

    Chinese street food eggplant with garlic, scallion, chili peppers and spices. 燒烤茄子. CONTAINS: Soy,

  • Beef Skewers (5) 牛肉串$17.95

    Premium beef skewers made of ribeye steak. 牛肉串 Gluten-free.

  • Fish Cakes (2) 鱼豆腐$6.50

    Fish cake skewers 魚豆腐.

  • Dumpling Flight 饺子集锦$15.50

    Made from scratch dumplings based on family recipes. The wrappers were colored with fresh vegetable juice. Flavors included in the Dumping Flight are: Pork & Chive (White), Beef & Carrot (Yellow), Chicken & Mushroom (Pink), Veggie (Green) and Shrimp & Chicken (Violet). CONTAINS: Wheat, Egg, Soy, Shellfish

  • Pork & Chive Dumplings 猪肉韭菜饺子$14.50

    Made from scratch dumplings based on family recipes. The wrappers were colored with fresh vegetable juice. CONTAINS: Egg, Wheat. Soy

  • Veggie Dumplings (Vegan) 素菜饺子$14.95

    Made from scratch dumplings based on family recipes. The wrappers were colored with fresh vegetable juice. CONTAINS: Wheat, Soy

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

391 reviews

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  • Customers have left 391 reviews, with an average rating of 4.6 stars.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Sun's Kitchen a good place for a date?

Yes, the atmosphere is wonderful, elegant, but not too bougie, making it a marvelous place to take your loving partner or a date.

How is the food at Sun's Kitchen?

The food is delicious, with fresh flavors and great variety, and many reviewers have mentioned that everything they've tried is amazing.

How is the service at Sun's Kitchen?

The service at Sun's Kitchen is friendly, with many reviewers mentioning that the staff is attentive and nice.

How is the parking at Sun's Kitchen?

Parking may be hard, especially around evening/weekends, due to the restaurant sharing the same lot with a sports bar.

How is the cleanliness at Sun's Kitchen?

Sun's Kitchen is clean, with one reviewer mentioning that the bathrooms are pristine and the place is spotless.

Does Sun's Kitchen use fresh ingredients?

Yes, Sun's Kitchen uses fresh ingredients, with many reviewers mentioning that the food is made with real, wholesome ingredients.

Can I order takeout from Sun's Kitchen?

Yes, Sun's Kitchen offers takeout, with many reviewers mentioning that they have had great experiences with takeout orders.

Is the food at Sun's Kitchen authentic?

Yes, the food at Sun's Kitchen is authentic, with many reviewers mentioning that it is traditional Northern Chinese cuisine made with care and tradition.

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Is the atmosphere at Sun's Kitchen modern?

Yes, the atmosphere at Sun's Kitchen is modern, with one reviewer mentioning that the decor is simple but elegant and another reviewer mentioning that it's traditional yet modern and sleek.

Is Sun's Kitchen expensive?

Some reviewers have mentioned that Sun's Kitchen is a bit pricey, but the quality of the food and service makes it worth the cost.

Are the portions at Sun's Kitchen generous?

Some reviewers have mentioned that the portions at Sun's Kitchen are generous, while others have mentioned that they are a little pricey for the portions.

Is Sun's Kitchen kid-friendly?

Yes, Sun's Kitchen is kid-friendly, with one reviewer mentioning that it's a great spot for the whole family.

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A dense, diverse urban area with plenty happening in every direction.

A dense, diverse urban area with plenty happening in every direction.

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Artwork

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Soundwave Art

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Banking

Western Union

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Skyla Credit Union

Bank

~0.4 mi
Skyla Credit Union

Atm

~0.4 mi

Restaurants

Sun's Kitchen 老孫家

Restaurant

3216 South Boulevard

~20 ftMo-Sa 11:00-14:30,16:00-21:00
+1-704-218-9691Website
The Halal Guys

Fast Food

~100 ft
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Greystone Pub

Restaurant

3039 South Boulevard

~690 ft
Subway

Fast Food

3039 South Boulevard

~760 ftMo-Sa 08:00-21:30; Su 09:00-19:00
+1 704-817-8692Website
The Steak n' Hoagie Shop

Fast Food

~850 ft
Catalú

Restaurant

135 New Bern Street

~0.2 miTu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
+1-980-236-8757Website
Link & Pin

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155 New Bern Street

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Seoul Poke Bowl

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Five Guys

Fast Food

2810 South Boulevard

~0.3 mi11:00-21:30
+1 980-819-5341Website
Fast food restaurant

Fast Food

3543 Dewitt Lane

~0.3 mi
+1-704-561-1504Website
Jersey Mike's Subs

Fast Food

~0.3 mi
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The Waterman

Restaurant

2729 South Boulevard

~0.3 miSu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
+1-704-275-5558Website

Bakeries & Desserts

Cookie Plug

Pastry

3216 South Boulevard

~110 ftSu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
+1-704-417-0724Website
Swirl Dessert Bar

Ice Cream

2822 South Boulevard

~0.3 miMo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa 14:00-23:00; Su 14:00-22:00

Bars & Pubs

Seaboard Brewing

Pub

~260 ft
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Dom's Dive Bar

Bar

3609 South Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Cafes & Coffee

Haraz Coffee House

Cafe

3441 South Boulevard

~0.2 mi
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Thousand Hills Coffee

Cafe

4015 Craft Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 07:00-18:00
+1-704-412-8873Website
Starbucks

Cafe

2717 South Boulevard

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+1 704-527-1018Website
Thousand Hills Coffee

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Stable Hand

Cafe

125 Remount Road

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The Everyday Market

Convenience

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Harris Teeter

Supermarket

2717 South Boulevard

~0.4 miMo-Su 06:00-23:00
+1 704-527-1018Website
Southside Food Mart

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~0.5 mi

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Waste bin

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Waste Basket

~140 ft
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Waste Disposal

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United States Postal Service

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Carolina Pharmacy – South End

Pharmacy

3039 South Boulevard

~800 ftMo-Sa 09:00-18:00
+1-980-443-4910Website

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Safety Mart

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~880 ft
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Fountain

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Ski Country Outdoors

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Fountain

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Sweet Honey Brazillian Wax

Beauty

3232 South Boulevard

~160 ft
+1-980-339-5983Website

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Black Cloud

Tattoo

~740 ft

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Sport Clips

Hairdresser

~760 ft
Visions Hair Salon

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~920 ft
Great Clips

Hairdresser

2822 South Boulevard

~0.3 mi
+19802248659Website
Cirrus Salon

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2923 South Tryon Street

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+17043714414Website

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The Freedmen Law Group

Lawyer

2923 South Tryon Street

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+17042712048Website

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Hart & Hickman

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2923 South Tryon Street

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+17045860007Website
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2923 South Tryon Street

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Bench

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Bbq

~1030 ft
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Fun Spot Arcade

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Southside Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

301 Elmhurst Road

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+1-704-523-8637

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The Hemp Source

Cannabis

~900 ft
South End Exchange

Second Hand

111 New Bern Street

~0.2 miTu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 13:00-17:00
+1-704-353-4600Website
Earthly Cannabis L'Atelier

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Impulse

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Benjamin Moore

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Body Fit Training

Fitness Centre

3216 South Boulevard

~100 ft
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F45 Training

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141 New Bern Street

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Functional Fit

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Bodyrok

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Anytime Fitness

Fitness Centre

3609 South Boulevard

~0.3 mi24/7
+1 704-777-1971Website
Core 704

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2729 South Boulevard

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+1-704-726-8299Website

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~40 ft
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~100 ft
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~100 ft
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~790 ft
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~840 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~900 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~940 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~1040 ft

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Swamee Mart

Fuel

~520 ft
QuikTrip

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~850 ft
Citgo

Fuel

~0.5 mi
Shell

Fuel

2601 South Boulevard

~0.5 mi
+1-704-523-8304Website
Shell

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605 Clanton Road

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