Chinese Wok Express in Columbia, MO

4.3(342)Columbia, MO
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Solid choice

Rated 4.3 stars based on 342 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

Columbia, MO • 4.3★
Chinese Wok Express in Columbia, Missouri offers an unbeatable Chinese buffet experience. With a 4.3-star rating based on 342 reviews, this Chinese Restaurant is a top destination for foodies and families alike. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, their all-you-can-eat buffet is a treat for the taste buds. Foodies rave about their dishes, including the fried rice with sprouts, generals chicken, and beef Pho, which is a favorite among regulars who dine in almost every week. With good for kids and good for groups, Chinese Wok Express is the perfect spot for any occasion.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
422 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201, USA, University Heights, Columbia, Missouri
Phone
(573) 240-1552
Today
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Rating
4.3 (342 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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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

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday
Closed

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Good For GroupsGood For KidsTV AvailableCurbside PickupDogs Allowed

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.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit Cards

Reviews

342 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Chinese Wok Express a good place for Vietnamese food?

Some customers highly recommend it for Vietnamese food, citing the quality of their pho and other dishes.

Is the atmosphere at Chinese Wok Express ideal?

At least one customer mentions that the atmosphere isn't ideal, but the food makes up for it.

Is Chinese Wok Express suitable for dine-in customers?

Some customers feel that it's more of a takeout spot, and the dine-in experience may not be the best.

What are some popular dishes at Chinese Wok Express?

Customers recommend the pho, beef Pho, and egg drop soup.

Are the portions at Chinese Wok Express generous?

Some customers feel that the portions are not generous, with one customer mentioning that the amount of meat in the House Special dishes is ridiculous.

Is Chinese Wok Express reasonably priced?

At least one customer mentions that it's reasonably priced.

What are the hours of operation for Chinese Wok Express?

It's not open on weekends, which can be difficult for people who work on weekdays.

Is the food at Chinese Wok Express fresh?

Some customers have reported that the food is not fresh, with one customer mentioning that the rice was 'so dark it looked black'.

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Would you recommend Chinese Wok Express?

Some customers highly recommend it, while others have had negative experiences and would not recommend it.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

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

Museums & galleries

Sky Algorithm

Artwork

~400 ft
City of Columbia

Artwork

~520 ft
Citizens

Artwork

~740 ft
The Canvas on Broadway

Art

~780 ft
Keys to the City

Artwork

~940 ft
People

Artwork

~940 ft

Libraries & archives

Geology Library

Library

~0.3 mi
Engineering Library

Library

~0.4 mi
Journalism Library

Library

~0.4 mi

Theaters & performance venues

Theater

Theatre

~0.3 mi
Ragtag Cinema

Cinema

10 Hitt Street

~0.4 mi
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Financial planning & investment

Regions Mortgage

Financial

~690 ft
Total Lending Concepts

Financial

~710 ft

Banking

Boone County National bank

Bank

~930 ft
ATM

Atm

~930 ft
Tigers Community Credit Union

Bank

~0.4 mi

Grocery & Markets

Kabul Market

Supermarket

420 East Broadway

~30 ft
Lee's Oriental Market

Supermarket

700 Cherry Street

~850 ft
Essentialz Neighborhood Bodega

Convenience

900 East Broadway

~0.2 mi
Essentialz

Convenience

15 South 10th Street

~0.3 mi

Bars & Pubs

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~720 ft
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Vault

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~940 ft
Broadway Brewery

Bar

~0.2 mi
Columbia Liquor

Alcohol

~0.2 mi
The Understudy

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~0.2 mi
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Broadway Brewery Taproom on 9th

Bar

15 South 9th Street

~0.2 mi
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Top Ten Wines

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Son of a Gun

Bar

16 North 9th Street

~0.3 mi
Endwell Taverna

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107 North 9th Street

~0.3 mi
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The Shot Bar

Bar

~0.3 mi

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~0.2 mi
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~0.2 mi
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~0.2 miMo-Sa 11:00-21:00
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Cafes & Coffee

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Tea

500 East Walnut Street

~420 ft
Website
Bertha's Beans Cat Cafe

Cafe

~840 ft

Postal services

Mailbox

Post Box

~590 ft

Alternative medicine

Pro Active Chiropractic Center

Alternative

1 East Broadway

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00
+1-573-607-2727Website

Specialists

Dr. James W. Elliot

Dentist

~0.4 mi
+1-573-449-2858

Other services

Columbia Daily Tribune

Newspaper

~960 ft
Tallulahs

Kitchen

812 East Broadway

~0.2 mi
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Florist

823 East Broadway

~0.2 mi
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Wild Side Smoke Shop

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~0.2 mi
KBIA

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~0.2 mi
The Columbia Missourian

Newspaper

~0.2 mi
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Florist

919 East Broadway

~0.3 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su off
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~0.3 mi
Naka Auditorium

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~0.3 mi
Ketcham Auditorium

Events Venue

~0.4 mi

Body art

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Tattoo

520 East Broadway

~270 ft
Website
Iron Moe's

Tattoo

816 East Broadway

~0.2 mi
Website
Iron Tiger Tattoo

Tattoo

11 North 10th Street

~0.3 mi
Website

Hair services

Root's Nouveau Salon

Hairdresser

111 East Walnut Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00
Hudson/Hawk Barber & Shop

Hairdresser

30 South 9th Street

~0.3 mi
Website
M. Boss Barber and Salon

Hairdresser

26 North 9th Street

~0.3 mi
Website
Foxy Boss Salon

Hairdresser

28 North 9th Street

~0.3 mi
Website
Tiger Barber Shop

Hairdresser

118 South 9th Street

~0.3 mi
Captain's Quarters Inc

Hairdresser

25 North 10th Street

~0.3 mi
+1-573-449-2629

Beauty & spa

Varsity Nails

Beauty

~0.3 mi

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~580 ft
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Bench

~610 ft
Bench

Bench

~990 ft
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi
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Bench

~0.2 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi

Gaming & arcades

Silverball Arcade & Bar

Amusement Arcade

122 South 9th Street

~0.3 mi
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Entertainment venues

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Nightclub

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~0.3 mi
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Clothing & fashion

Dungarees

Clothes

500 East Broadway

~100 ft
Carhart

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502 East Broadway

~130 ft
Rally House Columbia

Clothes

808 East Broadway

~0.2 mi
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Clothes

814 East Broadway

~0.2 mi
Website
American Shoe Store Inc.

Shoes

816 East Broadway

~0.2 mi
Website
Bingham's Traditional Clothing

Clothes

827 East Broadway

~0.2 mi

General retail

The Shops at Sharp End

Mall

500 East Walnut Street

~420 ft

Specialty stores

Jon's Pipe Shop

Tobacco

12 South 8th Street

~1010 ft
Peace Nook

Books

~1040 ft
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Gift

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~0.2 mi
Website
Makes Scents

Perfumery

25 South 9th Street

~0.2 mi
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Yellow Dog Bookstore

Books

8 South 9th Street

~0.2 mi

Gyms & fitness centers

Wilson's

Fitness Centre

~0.4 mi

Parking facilities

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Bicycle Parking

~550 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~960 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~1000 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
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Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.4 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.4 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.4 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.4 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.4 mi

Vehicle rentals

Enterprise

Car Rental

~810 ft
Budget

Car Rental

~990 ft
Avis

Car Rental

~990 ft