Main Garden in Kent, WA

4.1(468)18.35 - 22.95Kent, WA
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Solid choice

Rated 4.1 stars based on 468 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

At a glance

Kent, WA • Price 18.35 - 22.95 • 4.1★
Main Garden, a renowned Chinese buffet in Kent, Washington, offers an all-you-can-eat dining experience that's hard to beat. With a 4.1-star rating from over 468 reviews, this restaurant has earned its reputation for quality food and attentive service. Whether you're joining friends for lunch or dinner, you'll appreciate the variety of dishes available at Main Garden's buffet, featuring a range of options to suit every taste and dietary need. From savory favorites like general tao chicken and sesame beef to sweet treats like egg soup and fried rice, there's something for everyone at this popular Chinese restaurant. Main Garden's convenient parking and takeout options make it an ideal choice for busy locals and visitors alike.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
24437 Russell Rd #120, Kent, WA 98032, USA, Kent Valley, Kent, Washington
Phone
(253) 850-7070
Today
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Price
18.35 - 22.95
Rating
4.1 (468 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

💰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

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

10 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Fried Rice· $19.95×3Food· $22.95×2Sesame Beef To Sweet Treats Like Egg Soup· $20.95×2Almond ChickenBBQ Pork· $14.95Chicken Chow Mien· $17.95

Also mentioned

AtmosphereDinner CombosGeneral Tao Chicken· $19.95Portions

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 32/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score32/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Moderate 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 🥢

Authenticity score 35/100
Authenticity score35/100
BBQHandmade

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.1 weighted · 468 reviews
4.1weighted · raw 4.1 from 468 reviews
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median468 / 445 median
02,225 (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 (4.1) with the city average (4.03) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2225+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 8:00 PM

Pricing

Price range 18.35 - 22.95
Price range18.35 - 22.95
Menu items include pricing. See the menu section for item details.

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Good For GroupsOutdoor SeatingLimited vegetarian optionsTipping optional for large partiesModerate noiseGood for Dinner

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualGood for groupsNoise: Noise level

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Parking

Parking is available for customers.

Popular Dishes

7 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Mongolian Beef$9.9521 mentions
  • Sweet & Sour Pork$10.9514 mentions
  • Egg Rolls$5.7512 mentions
  • Orange Chicken$11.957 mentions
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken$10.953 mentions
  • House Fried Rice$10.952 mentions
  • Kung Pao Chicken$10.952 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

74 items with prices
  • Dinner Special Combo #1$17.50

    Soup of the day, chicken chow mein, almond fried chicken, sweet and sour pork, pork fried rice.

  • Dinner Special Combo #3$18.50

    Soup of the day, egg roll, hot and spicy general Tao's chicken, sweet and sour pork, pork fried rice.

  • Dinner Special Combo #2$17.50

    Soup of the day, chicken chow mein, deep fried prawn, sweet and sour pork, pork fried rice.

  • Dinner Special Combo #4$18.50

    Soup of the day, egg roll, hot and spicy Mongolian beef, sweet and sour pork, pork fried rice.

  • A - Family Style Dinner$41.95

    Soup of the day or Wonton soup, Egg Roll, BBQ Pork, Chicken Chow Mein, Fried Almond Chicken, Deep Fried Prawns, Pork Fried Rice, with Sweet and Sour pork

  • C - Family Style Dinner$45.95

    Soup of the day or Wonton soup, Pot Sticker, BBQ Pork, Hot and Spicy General Tao's chicken, Sautéed Beef with Vegetables, Deep fried Prawn, Pork Fried Rice, with Sweet and Sour Pork

  • B - Family Style Dinner$43.95

    Soup of the day or Wonton soup, Egg Rolls, BBQ Pork, Chicken Chow Mein, Hot and Spicy Mongolian Beef, Hot and Spicy Orange Chicken, Pork Fried Rice, with Sweet and Sour Pork

  • D - Family Style Dinner$49.95

    Soup of the day or Wonton soup, Shrimp Rolls, BBQ Pork, Walnut Prawns, Hot and Spicy Mongolian Beef, House Chow Mein, Pork Fried Rice, with Sweet and Sour Pork

  • Egg Rolls (2)$9.50

    Crispy rolls with a pork, cabbage, onion, and carrot filling

  • Shrimp Rolls (6)$17.95

    Crispy Roll filled with Shrimp wrapped in BBQ Pork, wrapped in Bacon.

  • Crab Rangoon (6)$11.95

    Crab and Cream Cheese Filled Wontons served with Sweet and Sour Sauce on the side

  • Appetizer Plate$19.95

    A combination of egg rolls, barbecued pork, shrimp rolls, fried prawn.

  • Mongolian Tofu$17.95

    Delicious Hot and Spicy Fried Tofu with Onion and Crispy Rice Noodle.

  • Curry Tofu$18.50

    Hot & Spicy.

  • Szechuan String Bean$18.50

    Hot & Spicy.

  • Chicken Hot Sauce Noodles$16.95

    Soft Noodle with Mixed Vegetables and Tangy Hot Sauce

  • Hamburger$9.50

    Served with French fries.

  • Cheeseburger$9.95

    Served with French fries.

  • Grilled Cheese$9.00

    Served with French fries.

  • House Fried Rice$18.95

    Fried Rice with Shrimp, Chicken, and Pork

  • Chicken Fried Rice$15.95

    Delicious Fried Rice with Chicken

  • Szechuan Chicken$18.95

    Sliced chicken with onion and szechuan sauce.

  • Kung Pao Chicken$18.95

    Delicious Spicy Chicken stir fried with fresh cut to order vegetables, topped with house roasted peanuts

  • Chicken with Curry Sauce$18.95

    Chicken meat with green pepper, onion, and curry sauce.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

468 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 468 reviews, with an average rating of 4.1 stars.
  • Positive review text points to fresh food, service, and family visits.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Are the portions at Main Garden generous?

Yes, the portions are huge and can be shared among multiple people.

What is the quality of the service at Main Garden?

The service is generally good and friendly.

Are the prices at Main Garden reasonable?

Yes, the prices are very reasonable and inexpensive.

Is the food at Main Garden fresh?

Most dishes are fresh, but some may be left over from the previous day.

What are some popular dishes at Main Garden?

Popular dishes include the BBQ pork, almond chicken, and chicken chow mien.

Is the food at Main Garden of consistent quality?

The quality of the food can vary, with some dishes being excellent and others being just okay.

Is the fried rice at Main Garden good?

The quality of the fried rice can vary, with some reviews stating it's excellent and others saying it's dry and mealy.

Does Main Garden have a good view?

Yes, the restaurant has a great view of the golf course.

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Is the atmosphere at Main Garden pleasant?

Yes, the atmosphere is pleasant.

Are the spring rolls at Main Garden good?

Yes, the spring rolls are handmade and fresh.

Can you get a refund if you don't like a dish?

It's unclear if refunds are available, but the restaurant may still charge you for a dish you don't like.

Are the dinner combos at Main Garden a good value?

The dinner combos come with big portions and can be a good value.

🏙️Business District

Surrounded by offices and banks — ideal for a lunch break or after-work dinner.

Surrounded by offices and banks — ideal for a lunch break or after-work dinner.

Food & Dining
17
Government & Public Services
12
Recreation & Entertainment
10
Travel & Tourism
8
Transportation & Automotive
7
Utilities & Infrastructure
7

88 nearby places across 14 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

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

Museums & galleries

Artwork

Artwork

~0.5 mi
Cedar and Salmon

Artwork

~0.5 mi

Banking

Chase

Atm

~810 ft
ATM

Atm

~0.4 mi
Citibank

Atm

~0.4 mi
ATM

Atm

~0.4 mi

Money services

Rayo Money Transfers

Bureau De Change

1529 West Meeker Street

~0.3 mi

Restaurants

Full House Chinese Cuisine

Restaurant

24437 Russell Road South

~10 ftMo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:30-22:00
+1-253-850-7070
Domino's

Fast Food

24437 Russell Road South

~330 ftMo-Th 10:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-00:00; Su 00:00-01:00, 10:00-00:00
+1-253-859-7899Website
Half Lion Public House

Restaurant

~470 ft
Website
Concession Stand

Fast Food

~0.2 mi
Senor Patron Food Cart

Fast Food

~0.3 mi
Musashi's

Restaurant

2200 West Meeker Street

~0.3 mi
Website
Subway

Fast Food

1529 West Meeker Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-22:00
+1-253-859-3517Website
Papa John's

Fast Food

1426 West Meeker Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 10:00-21:30
+1-253-893-1111Website
Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Restaurant

~0.4 miMo-Su 11:00-21:00
Ichi Teriyaki

Restaurant

1313 West Meeker Street

~0.6 miMo-Sa 11:00-21:00
+1-253-850-0553

Bars & Pubs

The Harp Bar & Restaurant

Pub

24437 Russell Road South

~80 ft

Cafes & Coffee

Fam Le Sippin

Cafe

2200 West Meeker Street

~0.3 mi
Kent Valley Ice Centre Cafe

Cafe

~0.3 mi
Starbucks

Cafe

1428 West Meeker

~0.4 miMo-Fr 04:30-20:30; Sa-Su 05:30-20:00
+1-253-850-5810Website
Emerald City Smoothie

Cafe

1313 West Meeker Street

~0.6 miMo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00

Grocery & Markets

Babylon Halal Food

Supermarket

1529 West Meeker Street

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Tetesita's Mini Market

Convenience

1529 West Meeker Street

~0.3 miMo-Su 08:30-21:00

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~680 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~760 ft
Recycling center

Recycling

~780 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~870 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~880 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~890 ft

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~770 ft
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.2 mi
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.2 mi
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.4 mi
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.5 mi
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.5 mi

Hospitals & clinics

Sea Mar Community Health Center - Behavioral Health

Clinic

1529 West Meeker Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:00

Other healthcare

Massage

Massage

1529 West Meeker Street

~0.3 mi

Other services

PT Laundry

Laundry

24437 Russell Road South

~390 ftMo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa-Su 07:00-22:00
+1-253-277-3281
Riverbend Golf Course Maintenance Office - City of Kent

Yes

~0.3 mi
Ethos Community Leasing Office

Yes

2200 West Meeker Street

~0.3 mi
Website
Fountain

Fountain

~0.4 mi
Fountain

Fountain

~0.6 mi
Meeker Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

1313 West Meeker Street

~0.6 mi

Beauty & spa

Modern Beauty Salon

Beauty

1529 West Meeker Street

~0.3 mi

Professional services

The Bancorp

Company

~190 ft
Piramco Group

Company

~190 ft
Wedgwood Hospitality

Company

~190 ft
High Stage Corporation

Company

~200 ft
Open Doors for Multicultural Families

Company

~220 ft

Employment & recruitment

All Starz Staffing

Employment Agency

~250 ft

Parks & amenities

Picnic area

Picnic Table

~620 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~830 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.2 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.2 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.2 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi

Other recreation & entertainment

Recreation & entertainment venue

Picnic Site

~0.2 mi
Recreation & entertainment venue

Picnic Site

~0.4 mi
Recreation & entertainment venue

Picnic Site

~0.5 mi
Recreation & entertainment venue

Picnic Site

~0.5 mi

Specialty stores

Kent Smoke Shop

Tobacco

1529 West Meeker Street

~0.3 mi
Babylon Hookah House

Tobacco

1529 West Meeker Street

~0.3 miMo-Th 13:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 14:00-02:00; Su 14:00-00:00
EZ Tobacco Plus

Tobacco

~0.4 mi

Community & employment centers

Meet at the Green Conference Space

Community Centre

24437 Russell Road South

~120 ft
Kent Community Service Center

Community Centre

1313 West Meeker Street

~0.6 mi

Community associations

United Steel Workers

Association

~200 ft

Little free libraries & book exchanges

Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.6 mi

Sports facilities

Riverbend Discount Golf Center

Sports

~600 ft

Gyms & fitness centers

Fitness station

Fitness Station

~0.6 mi

Vehicle services

Air

Compressed Air

~900 ft
Compressed air station

Compressed Air

~0.4 mi

Parking facilities

Parking facility

Parking

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi
Parking facility

Parking

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.4 mi

Visitor information

Regional Trails

Information

~0.3 mi
Signature Pointe Apartments Directory

Information

~0.4 mi
Information board

Information

~0.5 mi
Rooted in History

Information

~0.5 mi
Heritage Garden

Information

~0.5 mi
Visitor information

Information

~0.6 mi
Information board

Information

~0.6 mi
Information board

Information

~0.6 mi

Other utilities

Vending machine

Vending Machine

~0.4 mi
Redbox

Vending Machine

~0.4 mi
Ice

Vending Machine

~0.4 mi
Vending machine

Vending Machine

~0.6 mi
Vending machine

Vending Machine

~0.6 mi
Vending machine

Vending Machine

~0.6 mi

Energy & power

Propane

Gas

~0.4 mi