Sun Ming Chinese Restaurant in Irmo, SC

4.4(1,283)Irmo, SC
Getting Noticed
CallDirectionsWebsite
Solid choice

Rated 4.4 stars based on 1283 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

Irmo, SC • 4.4★
Sun Ming Chinese Restaurant: A Chinese buffet experience in Irmo, South Carolina that exceeds expectations. With a 4.4-star rating from 1283 reviews, this restaurant has built a reputation for its delicious food and great pricing. Whether you're in the mood for lunch or dinner, Sun Ming serves both options with a wide variety of dishes to satisfy your cravings. Their all-you-can-eat buffet offers a chance to try something new every time you visit. The staff is nice, and the restaurant has ample parking. Enjoy your meal with a drink from their selection of beer, wine, and cocktails. Don't forget to try their vegan and vegetarian dishes, and be sure to save room for dessert. With takeout options available, you can enjoy Sun Ming's culinary expertise from the comfort of your own home. Reviewers rave about their bean curd tofu, general Tao tofu, and fried rice. It's no surprise that Sun Ming Chinese Restaurant is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

Good to know

  • Sun Ming Chinese Restaurant has a listed address in Irmo, SC, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.4-star rating from 1,283 reviews.
  • Hours are listed on the page; verify current hours before making a special trip.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Photos are available on the page to help preview the restaurant before visiting.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
7509 St Andrews Rd, Irmo, SC 29063, USA, Harbison, Irmo, South Carolina
Phone
(803) 732-4488
Today
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Rating
4.4 (1,283 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

🍣Fresh sushi

Quality sushi selection

View reviews →

Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

10 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

**Bean Curd Tofu**×2**General Tao Tofu**×2Consistency Of The Food Quality×2**Fried Rice**By ReviewersFried Rice With TofuSingapore Rice NoodlesTwice Cooked Pork

Also mentioned

**VeganBe Sure To Save Room For **Dessert**

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 29/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score29/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
2/25
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.

Traditional Touches 🥢

Sichuan regional cuisine · score 25/100
Authenticity score25/100
Freshly Made

Regional dishes detected

Twice Cooked PorkRice Noodle

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.4 weighted · 1,283 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.4 from 1,283 reviews
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,283 / 823 median
04,115 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

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 (4.4) with the city average (4.35) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 4115+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
TV AvailableGood For GroupsGood For KidsWaiter ServiceVegan optionsMany vegetarian options

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualGood for groupsGood for kidsNoise: Noise level

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit CardsBusiness Accepts Apple Pay

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
none

Popular Dishes

10 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Hot & Sour Soup$3.8512 mentions
  • Spring Roll (1)小卷$2.799 mentions
  • House Fried Rice$15.995 mentions
  • A1/spare Rib$10.955 mentions
  • Spare Ribs (4)排骨$10.395 mentions
  • Orange Chicken$18.755 mentions
  • Spicy Beef in Pot / 水煮牛$23.354 mentions
  • Szechuan Chicken Lo Mein$15.594 mentions
  • Pan-fried Beef Noodle / 廣東牛炒麵$19.493 mentions
  • Singapore Rice Noodle / 星加坡米粉$16.293 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

137 items with prices
  • Egg Roll (1)春卷$2.49

    with shrimp & chicken & pork

  • Spring Roll (1)小卷$2.79

    with shrimp & chicken & pork

  • Crab Puff (6)芝士云吞$6.49

    Cream cheese & crab sticks

  • Fried Wonton(8)炸馄饨$5.19

    Ground pork.

  • Chicken Fingers (8)鸡手指$6.49

    with red sauce

  • Fantail Shrimp (4)凤尾虾$8.25

    with red sauce

  • Spare Ribs (4)排骨$10.39

    pork

  • Fried Bean Curd炸豆腐$7.79

    whit red sauce

  • Chicken Wings (8)鸡翅膀$9.75

    cut wing

  • Honey Wings (8)蜜汁鸡翅$9.75

    cut wing

  • Spicy Chicken Wings(8)辣味鸡翅$9.75

    cut wing

  • Honey Mustard Chicken Wings (8) 芥辣鸡翅$9.75

    cut

  • Lemon Pepper Wings (8)柠檬鸡翅$9.75

    cut wing

  • Teriyaki Wings (8)照烧鸡翅$9.75

    cut wing

  • A1/Spare rib (2), shrimp toast (2), egg roll(1)$10.95

    Spare rib (2), shrimp toast (2), egg roll(1).

  • A2/Shrimp toast (2), teriyaki beef (2), egg roll (1)$10.95

    Shrimp toast (2), teriyaki beef (2), egg roll (1).

  • A3/Chicken finger (4), teriyaki chicken (2), egg roll (1)$10.95

    Chicken finger (4), teriyaki chicken (2), egg roll (1).

  • A4/Chicken finger (4), teriyaki beef (2), egg roll (1)$10.95

    Chicken finger (4), teriyaki beef (2), egg roll (1)

  • A5/Chicken wings (3), teriyaki beef (2), egg roll (1)$10.95

    Chicken wings (3), teriyaki beef (2), egg roll (1)

  • A6/Chicken wings (3), spareribs (2), egg roll (1)$10.95

    Chicken wings (3), spareribs (2), egg roll (1)

  • A7/Shrimp toast (2), teriyaki chicken (2), egg roll (1)$10.95

    Shrimp toast (2), teriyaki chicken (2), egg roll (1)

  • Pupu Plater$23.99

    for 2 people

  • Hot & Sour Soup$3.85

    Spicy.

  • sweet corn with Fish Mau Soup /玉米魚肚羹$12.80

    for two people

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

1,283 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 1,283 reviews, with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
  • Positive review text points to service and takeout.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

Reviews

Customer reviews available

Loading full reviews...

Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

How is the food quality at Sun Ming Chinese Restaurant?

The food is rich in flavor, freshly made, and portions are generous.

Are there vegan and vegetarian options available at Sun Ming Chinese Restaurant?

Yes, they have plenty of vegan and vegetarian dishes, including bean curd tofu and garlicky bok choy.

How is the pricing at Sun Ming Chinese Restaurant?

The pricing is great, according to one of the reviewers.

What is the consistency of the food quality at Sun Ming Chinese Restaurant?

The food quality is normally very good and consistent, but there can be exceptions.

How is the service at Sun Ming Chinese Restaurant?

The staff is nice and the service is good.

What dishes can vegetarians and vegans expect to find at Sun Ming Chinese Restaurant?

They can expect to find dishes like bean curd tofu, general Tao tofu, and fried rice with tofu.

Can I find a variety of Chinese dishes at Sun Ming Chinese Restaurant?

Yes, the restaurant offers a variety of Chinese dishes, including Singapore rice noodles and Twice cooked pork.

How is the decor at Sun Ming Chinese Restaurant?

The decor is nice, according to one reviewer.

Show 4 more questions

Are there any issues with food quality at Sun Ming Chinese Restaurant?

Yes, there can be issues with food quality, such as oil saturation in some dishes.

Is Sun Ming Chinese Restaurant a recommended option for Chinese food?

Yes, the restaurant is highly recommended by reviewers.

Is Sun Ming Chinese Restaurant a good option for repeat visits?

Yes, one reviewer has visited the restaurant multiple times and had a good experience.

What can I expect from the portions at Sun Ming Chinese Restaurant?

The portions are generous, according to one reviewer.

🏘️Suburban Center

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

Food & Dining
15
Healthcare & Medical
10
Personal Care & Beauty
7
Miscellaneous Services
6
Financial Services
5
Retail & Shopping
4

68 nearby places across 13 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

69 places nearby (finance, food, government, healthcare, services)

Insurance

Irmo Insurance Agency

Insurance

1345 Lake Murray Boulevard

~980 ft
Website

Banking

Ameris Bank

Bank

~980 ft
Synovus

Bank

~1010 ft
Wells Fargo

Atm

~0.2 mi
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union

Atm

~0.4 mi

Restaurants

Sun Ming Chinese

Restaurant

7509 Saint Andrews Road

~10 ft
Domino's

Fast Food

7522 Woodrow Street

~420 ftMo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
+1 803-732-1230Website
Domino's

Fast Food

~790 ft
Maurice's BBQ

Restaurant

1141 Lake Murray Boulevard

~0.3 mi
+18037325555
Little Caesars

Fast Food

~0.4 mi
Website
Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders

Restaurant

1085 Lake Murray Boulevard

~0.4 mi
Website
Bistro on the Boulevard

Restaurant

1085 Lake Murray Boulevard

~0.4 mi
+1-803-369-1332Website
Arby's

Fast Food

1076 Lake Murray Boulevard

~0.4 mi10:00-24:00
+1 803-407-9605Website
Mathias Sandwich Shop

Fast Food

~0.5 mi
Zaxby's

Fast Food

~0.5 mi
Chester's

Fast Food

~0.5 mi
Golden Dragon

Restaurant

~0.6 mi

Bakeries & Desserts

Blue Flour Bakery

Bakery

~0.3 mi

Grocery & Markets

Pitt Stop

Convenience

1127 Lake Murray Boulevard

~0.3 mi
BP Shop

Convenience

~0.5 mi

Government offices

Town of Irmo Town Hall

Townhall

~0.3 mi

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.4 mi
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.5 mi

Specialists

The Art of Dentistry

Dentist

7505 Saint Andrews Road

~110 ft
Website
Drayer Physical Therapy

Physiotherapist

~1030 ft
Irmo Smiles

Dentist

~0.4 mi
Wych Gregory Dr

Dentist

7505 Saint Andrews Road

~0.5 mi

Primary care

Carol A. French, DMD

Doctors

~570 ft
Lake Murray Family Medicine

Doctors

7611 Saint Andrews Road

~0.2 mi
+1 803 724 1100Website
Harbison Medical Associates

Doctor

1526 Lake Murray Boulevard

~0.4 mi
Website
Midlands Orthopedics P.A.

Doctors

~0.6 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Walgreens

Chemist

1532 Lake Murray Boulevard

~0.5 mi
Website
Irmo Drug

Chemist

~0.6 mi

Other services

Ramco Framing & Design

Frame

Saint Andrews Road

~960 ft
ProSource of Irmo

Interior Decoration

~0.2 mi
Lexington Dry Cleaning

Laundry

~0.3 mi
Historic Leitner House

Yes

~0.4 mi
Stier Supply Company

Trade

~0.5 mi
Irmo Party Shop

Yes

~0.5 mi

Beauty & spa

Freyja Salon

Beauty

~560 ft
Carolina Tan Factory

Beauty

~910 ft
Hair

Beauty

~0.3 mi
Face & Body Works At Salon

Beauty

~0.3 mi

Hair services

The Uppercut

Hairdresser

7593 Saint Andrews Road

~0.2 mi
Plush Salon

Hairdresser

~0.3 mi
Haircuts With Karen

Hairdresser

~0.4 mi

Legal services

Law Office of Smokey Brown

Lawyer

7567 Saint Andrews Road

~510 ft
Website

Real estate services

Centre Realty

Estate Agent

~0.2 mi

Professional services

Business

Company

1085 Lake Murray Boulevard

~0.4 mi

Sports & recreation

Playground

Playground

~0.4 mi
Playground

Playground

~0.5 mi

Places of worship

Union Church

Place Of Worship

~940 ft
Mount Olive Church

Place Of Worship

~0.5 mi

Funeral services

Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel

Funeral Directors

~0.4 mi

Clothing & fashion

Jo-Lin's Bridal & Formal Wear

Clothes

7585 Saint Andrews Road

~0.2 mi
Kathy's Kreations

Clothes

~0.2 mi

Sports & outdoor

Outspokin Bicycles

Bicycle

7601 Saint Andrews Road

~0.2 miTu-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00
+1-803-254-9797Website

Home & garden

Sherwin-Williams

Paint

~0.4 mi

Childcare & learning centers

After School Zone

Childcare

~0.4 mi

Gyms & fitness centers

Primordial Crossfit

Fitness Centre

~580 ft
Burn Boot Camp

Fitness Centre

7595 Saint Andrews Road

~0.2 mi
+1-803-360-1277Website

Martial arts studios

Legacy Martial Arts

Dojo

~940 ft

Vehicle parts & accessories

Advance Auto Parts

Car Parts

7537 Saint Andrews Road

~210 ft
Website
O'Reilly Auto Parts

Car Parts

~0.2 mi
Website

Vehicle services

Pope Davis

Tyres

~0.3 mi
Take 5 Car Wash

Car Wash

~0.4 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Gas of India

Fuel

~0.3 mi
Shell

Fuel

1127 Lake Murray Boulevard

~0.3 mi
BP

Fuel

~0.6 mi