Shan in Kings County, NY

4.5(414)Kings County, NY
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 414 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Families

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Kings County, NY • 4.5★
Shan, a renowned Chinese buffet in Kings County, New York, offers an exceptional dining experience that's hard to beat. This highly-rated Chinese restaurant boasts an impressive all-you-can-eat buffet featuring a diverse array of delectable dishes, from savory meats to succulent seafood and mouth-watering vegetarian options. With a wide range of foodServiceOptions, including takeout and dine-in, Shan caters to diverse tastes and preferences. Their extensive menu, combined with top-notch service, has earned them a loyal following of regulars, with many customers returning for more, like one reviewer who mentioned visiting over 10 times. Reviewers rave about the restaurant's delicious food and cocktails, citing standout dishes like the dry pot, dan dan noodles, and scallion pancakes. Whether you're in the mood for a casual meal or an upscale dining experience, Shan is the perfect destination for Chinese buffet enthusiasts in Kings County, New York.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
191 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA, Carroll Gardens, Kings County, New York
Phone
(347) 294-4660
Today
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Rating
4.5 (414 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

⚡Quick service

No long waits

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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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

10 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

**Dan Dan Noodles**×2**Scallion Pancakes**×2Citing Standout Dishes Like The **Dry Pot**×2Restaurant'S **Delicious Food×2Black Sesame Balls For DessertCocktails**

Also mentioned

**Shan** Caters To Diverse TastesDine-InFood Quality LikeOne Reviewer Who Mentioned Visiting Over 10 Times

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Full night out score25/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
0/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.4 weighted · 414 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.5 from 414 reviews(↓ 0.06 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median414 / 217.5 median
01,087.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
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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 (4.5) with the city average (4.32) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1087.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

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

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Many vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts credit cardsAccepts cryptocurrencyGood for DinnerStreet parking

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualUpscale

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Popular Dishes

20 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Dan Dan Noodles 成都担担面$12.0019 mentions
  • Scallion Pancakes. 葱油饼$8.0016 mentions
  • Spicy Cumin Lamb 香辣孜然羊$28.0014 mentions
  • Pork Dumpling in Chili Oil(6). 红油水饺$12.0010 mentions
  • Duck Fried Rice 鸭丝炒饭$14.009 mentions
  • Pork Soup Dumpling(4) 小笼包$9.008 mentions
  • Hot & Sour Soup (for 1) 酸辣汤$5.008 mentions
  • Three Pepper Fried Tofu 三椒豆腐$20.007 mentions
  • Beef Dry Pot 香锅牛肉$32.007 mentions
  • Mung Bean Noodles 川北凉粉$12.006 mentions
  • Szechuan Beef Noodles Soup四川牛肉面$16.005 mentions
  • Dry Pot Cauliflower 干锅花菜$21.005 mentions
  • Chungking Spicy Chicken 重庆辣子鸡$26.005 mentions
  • Fish Dry Pot 香锅鱼柳$30.004 mentions
  • Sweet & Spicy Udon 甜水面$10.004 mentions
  • Mustard Green Shoot Fried Rice 川芽菜炒饭$12.004 mentions
  • Snow Pea Shoot with Garlic 蒜炒豆苗$20.003 mentions
  • Eggplant in Garlic Sauce 魚香茄条$20.003 mentions
  • Pickled Wood Ear Mushroom 农家木耳$12.003 mentions
  • Crab Roe Soup Dumpling(4) 蟹粉小笼包$10.002 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

101 items with prices
  • Pork Dumpling in Chili Oil(6). 红油水饺$12.00

    Pork dumplings with our house special sweet and spicy sauce, topped with sesame seeds.

  • Ma-La Szechuan Wonton(8). 麻辣抄手$10.00

    Mini wontons in our house's special Ma-La Sauce, topped with Szechuan chili flakes.

  • Scallion Pancakes. 葱油饼$8.00

    (Vegetarian) Crispy pan-fried scallion-flavored pancake, served with house sauce.

  • Wonton with Broth (8) 清汤抄手$12.00

    Pork wontons in flavorful chicken broth.

  • Sweet & Spicy Udon 甜水面$10.00

    (Vegetarian) Sesame paste, soy sauce, and chili oil tossed with udon noodles.

  • Dan Dan Noodles 成都担担面$12.00

    Noodles in our house chili-sesame sauce, topped with minced pork and snow pea shoots.(Sauce will be on the side for takeaway, we suggest adding 100ml of hot water to the noodles. Then, drain the water and mix the sauce with the noodles.)

  • Crispy pork with Szechuan Peppers. 川味小酥肉$15.00

    Crispy deep-fried pork strips served with our house Szechuan chili powder on the side.

  • Pork Potstickers(4) 锅贴$9.00

    Pan-fried pork dumplings served with soy sauce.

  • Vegetable Potstickers(4) 菜贴$9.00

    (Vegetarian) Pan-fried vegetable dumplings served with soy sauce.

  • Pork Soup Dumpling(4) 小笼包$9.00

    Steamed dumplings filled with pork meat, served with ginger-infused black vinegar.

  • Crab Roe Soup Dumpling(4) 蟹粉小笼包$10.00

    Steamed dumplings filled with pork meat and crab roe, served with ginger-infused black vinegar.

  • Truffle Soup Dumpling(4). 黑松露小笼包$15.00

    Steamed dumplings filled with pork meat and black truffle, served with ginger-infused black vinegar.

  • Shrimp Dumpling(4). 虾饺$10.00

    (Gluten Free) Shrimp dumplings made with crystal clear rice skin, served with our house sauce.

  • Sweet & Sour Ribs 糖醋排骨$16.00

    Pork ribs coated with sticky sweet and sour sauce.

  • Chicken w. Szechuan Pepper Sauce (Bone-In) 椒麻鸡$15.00

    (Gluten Free) Cold bone in chicken topped with scallion sauce and our house Szechuan peppercorn oil.

  • Pork Belly w. Garlic Sauce 蒜泥白肉$15.00

    Thin slices of pork belly with our house's special garlic and chili oil sauce.

  • Szechuan Cold Noodle w. Shredded Chicken 鸡丝凉面$12.00

    Chilled noodles with shredded chicken, bean sprouts, house garlic chili sesame sauce.

  • Shrimp w. Scallion Sauce 葱油虾仁$15.00

    (Gluten Free) Savory and rich scallion flavor with springy shrimp

  • Eggplant w. Garlic Dressing (cold). 蒜蓉茄子$15.00

    (Vegan) Chilled eggplant with our house's special garlic sauce and chili oil.

  • Cucumber w. Aroma Peppers 椒香黄瓜$14.00

    (Vegan) (Gluten Free)Fresh cucumber with Szechuan pepper oil and sesame oil.

  • Pickled Wood Ear Mushroom 农家木耳$12.00

    (Vegan) (Gluten Free) Mushroom fungus mixed with onion and pickled chili pepper.

  • Okra w. Spicy Sauce 绝味秋葵$14.00

    (Vegan) Pickled Okra with minced garlic, pickle chili, light soy sauce

  • Mung Bean Noodles 川北凉粉$12.00

    (Gluten Free) Mung bean noodles with our house special garlic chili paste.

  • Szechuan Pickled Vegetables. 跳水泡菜$10.00

    (Vegan) (Gluten Free) Marinated pickled bell pepper, radish, carrot, and celery, blended with our special chili oil.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

414 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 414 reviews, with an average rating of 4.5 stars.
  • Positive review text points to service and dessert options.
  • 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

What is the food quality like at Shan?

Outstanding food, everything is great except the Tofu fish is a bit too sour for my taste.

What is the service like at Shan?

The servers were so kind and helpful! Food and cocktails were delicious, staff were so fantastic.

Is Shan kid-friendly?

Only downside was we felt like the 4 seater tables/chairs were a little too tight for us to sit comfortably in and were pretty small people.

What are some popular dishes at Shan?

Our go-tos are the dan dan noodles, scallion pancakes (so crispy!), lamb dry pot, and snow pea shoots.

Can you recommend any desserts at Shan?

I highly recommend the black sesame balls for dessert. Heavenly texture and taste. Not too sweet.

How spicy is the food at Shan?

We did mild spice and it was still very flavorful.

Where is Shan located?

Shan is located at 191 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA, Carroll Gardens, Kings County, New York.

Does Shan offer delivery or takeout?

Shan offers delivery, takeout, dine-in.

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Is Shan good?

Yes, Shan is highly rated with 4.5 stars from 414 reviews.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
30
Transportation & Automotive
14
Retail & Shopping
12
Healthcare & Medical
12
Personal Care & Beauty
10
Government & Public Services
9

113 nearby places across 14 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

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

Museums & galleries

Ko Art Studio

Arts Centre

180 Smith Street

~150 ft
+1-929-969-0980Website
Invisible Dog Arts & Events Space

Arts Centre

~720 ftTh-Sa 13:00-19:00; Su 13:00-17:00||"Tu-We by appointment, check calendar online as schedule varies"
Website

Banking

Bank of America

Bank

~150 ft
Ponce de Leon Federal Bank

Bank

169 Smith Street

~290 ftMo-Th 09:00-16:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-13:00
Website
ATM

Atm

~350 ft

Grocery & Markets

Mr. Beet

Greengrocer

~50 ft
Elite Gourmet & Deli

Convenience

187 Smith Street

~110 ft
Dumbo Market

Supermarket

~120 ftMo-Su 07:00-23:00
Smith Deli & Juice Bar

Convenience

~190 ft24/7
Deli Bites

Convenience

~540 ft
Hoyt Gourmet Deli Market

Convenience

182 Hoyt Street

~580 ft
La Esquina Food Corp

Convenience

~600 ft
+1-718-855-5053
Garden Deli & Grill

Convenience

222 Hoyt Street

~710 ft

Restaurants

Savelli

Restaurant

~60 ftTu-Su 16:00-23:00
+1-347-889 7617Website
Ming Mun

Restaurant

~160 ftMo-Su 11:00-22:00
+1-718-873-5236Website
Xochitl Taqueria

Restaurant

~190 ft
+1-347-599-2226Website
Poke Bowl Station

Fast Food

174 Smith Street

~210 ft
+1-718-973-5958Website
Cibao

Restaurant

~240 ftMo-Su 10:00-21:45
+1-718-596-1501
Ssam

Restaurant

~260 ftMo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
+1-917-909-1248Website
Rua Thai

Restaurant

204 Smith Street

~280 ftMo-Su 11:30-23:30
+1 718-797-5121Website
Purépecha

Restaurant

~300 ftMo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
+1-347-916-1227Website
Portal Latino

Fast Food

~340 ft
+1-718-246-1416
Cafe Luluc

Restaurant

214 Smith Street

~370 ftMo-Fr 08:30-15:30, 16:30-23:30; Sa 08:30-16:30, 17:00-23:30; Su 08:30-16:30, 17:00-23:00
+1-718-625-3815Website
Verde

Restaurant

216 Smith Street

~390 ftMo-Su 11:00-22:00
+1-718-222-1525Website
Levant

Restaurant

223 Smith Street

~420 ft
Website

Bars & Pubs

Black Forest Brooklyn

Pub

~160 ftMo-Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
+1-718-522-1806Website
Boat

Bar

~230 ftMo-Su 17:00-04:00
Clover Club

Bar

~330 ftMo-Th 16:00-24:00, Fr 16:00-01:00, Sa 12:00-01:00, Su 12:00-24:00
+1-718-855-7939Website
Bar Rêve

Bar

222 Smith Street

~510 ftTu-Th 17:00-00:00; Fr 17:00-01:00; Sa 14:00-01:00; Su 14:00-21:00
Website
BK Wine Depot

Alcohol

212 Hoyt Street

~650 ftMo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30; Su 12:00-20:00
+1-718-797-1588Website
Talea Beer Co.

Bar

~680 ftMo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-23:00
+1-716-466-2126Website
The Brooklyn Inn

Bar

148 Hoyt Street

~790 ft
+1-718-522-2525
Ruben Liquors

Alcohol

241 Court Street

~820 ftMo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-20:00
+1-718-596-0576

Cafes & Coffee

Smith St. Bagels

Cafe

202 Smith Street

~260 ft24/7
+1 347-341-8192Website
Bee's Knees Provisions

Cafe

~320 ftMo-We 10:00-22:00; Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-22:00
+1-718-971-1197Website

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~60 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~120 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~360 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~570 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~570 ft
FMJ Mini Center Recycle Corp

Recycling

202 Hoyt Street

~580 ftMo 08:00-17:00; Tu 08:00-16:00; Th 08:00-17:00; Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~100 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~660 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~700 ft

Hospitals & clinics

Lenox Hill Radiology

Clinic

~100 ftMo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-18:00
+1-718-282-7000Website

Specialists

Cynergy Physical Therapy

Physiotherapist

165 Smith Street

~370 ft
+1-718-795-2744Website
See Eyeware

Optician

~420 ftMo-Sa 11:00-18:00, Su 12:00-18:00
+1-347-916-0011Website
Living Art Dentistry

Dentist

~440 ft
+1-718-834-9400Website
Warby Parker

Optician

55 Bergen Street

~700 ftMo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa, Su 10:00-18:00
+1-347-223-5344Website
Manhattan Foot Care

Podiatrist

~800 ft
+1-718-330-1117Website

Primary care

One Medical

Doctors

165 Smith Street

~390 ftMo-Fr 08:00-19:00
+1-212-441-4380Website
Julie Nguyen, O.D.

Doctor

~420 ft
+1-347-916-0011
Atlantic Gastroenterology

Doctor

~820 ft
+1-718-615-4001Website

Pharmacy & medical supplies

S.V.R.H. Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~420 ftMo-Fr 09:30-20:00; Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 09:30-14:30
+1-718-596-1688

Other healthcare

158 Smith Spa

Massage

~440 ftMo-Su 09:45-22:30
+1-347-799-2688
64 Bergen Spa

Massage

64 Bergen Street

~590 ft
+1-347-689-4672

Other services

The Fleurista

Florist

~550 ft
Website
Super Laundromat

Laundry

~580 ftMo-Su 08:30-20:00
+1-718-415-3373
Laundry

Laundry

~600 ftMo-Su 08:00-20:00
Q & B Laundromat

Laundry

~620 ftMo-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr-Su 07:00-20:00
Clare V.

Bag

~690 ftMo-Su 11:00-19:00
+1-718-522-2022Website
Smith’s Laundromat

Laundry

~750 ftMo-Fr 07:00-24:00; Sa-Su 08:00-19:00
+1-718-875-5579
Class Space

Events Venue

243 Smith Street

~760 ft
Website

Beauty & spa

Ocean Nail

Beauty

~150 ft
+1-718-222-0888
Glowbar

Beauty

~280 ft
Mochi

Beauty

~790 ft
Pau Hana

Beauty

~820 ftTu-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
+1-347-233-4244
Khrom MedSpa & Wellness

Beauty

~820 ftMo 10:00-18:00, Tu-Fr 10:00-21:00, Su 10:00-18:00
+1-718-408-6100Website

Hair services

Smith Street Barber Shop

Hairdresser

~160 ft
+1-718-858-5470
Victoria J's Hair Salon

Hairdresser

~570 ftMo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00
+1-347-294-4530Website
Elegua King of the Street

Hairdresser

204 Hoyt Street

~590 ftMo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 11:00-17:00
+1-718-858-8783
Les Enfants Terrible

Hairdresser

~620 ftMo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa-Su 10:00-19:00
+1-347-763-2124Website
Clean Cut Dominican Barber Shop

Hairdresser

~810 ftMo-We 09:30-20:00; Th-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 11:00-17:00
+1-347-916-0226

Legal services

May C. Davy, C.P.A.

Lawyer

~410 ft
+1-718-935-9776

Real estate services

Smith Hanten

Estate Agent

152 Smith Street

~500 ft
+1-718-834-0300Website
Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Estate Agent

~650 ft
+1-718-522-2929Website

Logistics & shipping

Brooklyn Postal

Shipping

~810 ftMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00
+1-718-237-8267Website

Parks & amenities

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~320 ft
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Places of worship

Iglesia Pentecostal La Nuvea Jerusalen

Place Of Worship

~680 ft

Clothing & fashion

Soula

Shoes

~120 ftMo-Sa 12:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
2nd Street

Clothes

~130 ftMo-Su 11:00-19:00
+1-347-682-2535
Article&

Clothes

~170 ftMo-Su 11:00-18:00
+1-718-852-3620Website
Rachel Comey

Clothes

220 Smith Street

~430 ftMo-Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Unearth Vintage & Thrift

Clothes

~440 ftMo-Su 11:00-19:00
Website
Dear Dreamer

Clothes

~600 ftMo 12:00-17:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Website

Home & garden

Benjamin Moore

Paint

~280 ftMo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-17:00
+1-347-799-1140Website

Specialty stores

21 Tara

Gift

217A Smith Street

~360 ftMo,We-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00
+1-347-889-6006
Books Are Magic

Books

225 Smith Street

~500 ftMo-Su 10:00-18:00
+1-718-246-2665Website
Gold-Smith

Jewelry

~510 ftMo 14:00-18:00; Tu-Sa 12:00-18:00
+1-718-855-2400Website
Tobacco shop

Tobacco

~520 ft
BK Convenience

Tobacco

~680 ft

Social facilities & assisted living

Brooklyn Home Care

Social Facility

~420 ft
+1-718-693-1700

Little free libraries & book exchanges

Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~480 ft

Gyms & fitness centers

My Gym

Fitness Centre

209 Smith Street

~250 ft
Website

Martial arts studios

Zero G

Dojo

180 Hoyt Street

~600 ft
+1-646-353-7238Website

Vehicle rentals

Citi Bike - Warren St & Smith St

Bicycle Rental

~50 ft
Zipcar

Car Sharing

~480 ft
Citi Bike - Bergen St & Smith St

Bicycle Rental

~580 ft
Citi Bike - Hoyt St & Warren St

Bicycle Rental

~680 ft

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~60 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~140 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~140 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~180 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~220 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~220 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~220 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~230 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~290 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~300 ft

Attractions

Mosaic House

Attraction

~430 ft