Great China in Madison, WI

4.1(278)Madison, WI
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Solid choice

Rated 4.1 stars based on 278 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Madison, WI • 4.1★
Great China in Madison, Wisconsin is the perfect destination for a satisfying Chinese buffet experience. With a 4.1-star rating and over 278 reviews, this Chinese Restaurant has earned a reputation for serving delicious meals made with love. The owner, who has been perfecting his craft for 35 years, puts his heart and soul into every meal, ensuring that every dish is made with care and attention to detail. Whether you're in the mood for a lunch or dinner spread, Great China has got you covered. This family-friendly restaurant offers takeout, dine-in, and delivery options, making it a convenient choice for busy locals and visitors alike. Taste the difference at Great China, where every bite is a testament to the owner's passion for cooking.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
619 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA, Sherman, Madison, Wisconsin
Phone
(608) 244-9988
Today
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Rating
4.1 (278 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

⚡Quick service

No long waits

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

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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

9 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Texture Of The Food×3Orange Chicken

Also mentioned

Cleanliness Of The RestaurantEstimated Preparation Time For OrdersOwners Of Great China Dedicated To Their WorkQuality Of The Food PreparationService QualityValue For The PriceWhite Rice

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.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.0 weighted · 278 reviews
4.0weighted · raw 4.1 from 278 reviews(↓ 0.08 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median278 / 369.5 median
01,847.5 (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 (4.1) with the city average (3.96) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1847.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

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

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
TV AvailableLimited vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cardsModerate noiseGood for DinnerPrivate lot parking, Validated parking

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Good for groupsGood for kidsNoise: Noise level

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor SeatingFast Delivery

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

Full Menu

184 items with prices
  • Crab Rangoon (8 Pieces)$8.69

    Favorite.

  • French Fries$5.63

    Fried potatoes.

  • Teriyaki Chicken (4 Pieces)$11.24

    Four pieces.

  • Fried Dumplings (6 Pieces)$11.24

    Six pieces.

  • Steamed Dumplings (6 Pieces)$11.24

    Favorite.

  • Fried Crispy Tofu$11.88

    Served with garlic sauce on the side.

  • Boneless Spare Ribs$9.99

    Favorite.

  • Pu Pu Platter$22.49

    Two egg rolls, two pieces of jumbo shrimp, two chicken wings, two pieces of teriyaki chicken, two pieces of beef teriyaki, two crab rangoons, two pieces of Chinese fried chicken and two fried wontons.

  • Edamame$8.13

    Soybeans. add extras for an additional charge.

  • Seaweed Salad$9.94

    Salad with a salty seasoned microalgae base. add extras for an additional charge.

  • Wonton Soup$6.19

    Seasoned broth with filled wonton dumplings.

  • Egg Drop Soup$6.19

    Soup that is made from beaten eggs and broth.

  • Wonton Egg Drop Soup$6.19

    Egg soup with filled wonton dumplings.

  • Chicken Noodle Soup$6.19

    Soup that is made with chicken broth noodles and vegetables.

  • Hot and Sour Soup$6.19

    Spicy.

  • Seafood Soup$11.24

    Savory soup with mixed seafood.

  • Roast Pork Fried Rice$9.60

    Stir-fried rice with mild sweet meat that has been roasted.

  • Chicken Fried Rice$9.60

    Stir-fried rice with poultry.

  • Beef Fried Rice$9.94

    Stir-fried rice with beef.

  • Shrimp Fried Rice$9.94

    Stir-fried rice with shellfish.

  • Vegetable Fried Rice$9.60

    Stir-fried rice with vegetables. vegetarian.

  • House Special Fried Rice$10.63

    Stir-fried rice.

  • Ham Fried Rice$9.94

    Stir-fried rice with ham.

  • Plain Fried Rice$6.81

    Stir-fried rice.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

278 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 278 reviews, with an average rating of 4.1 stars.
  • Positive review text points to fresh food and takeout.

Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Are the owners of Great China dedicated to their work?

Yes, one reviewer notes that the 35-year-old owner puts his heart and soul into every meal, and is often seen performing tasks with great cheer and joy.

How is the white rice at Great China?

One reviewer noted that Great China is the only place in Madison that can make white rice correctly.

What is the quality of the food preparation at Great China?

Some reviewers appreciate the dedication to flavor, such as using freshly cracked eggs, while others find the food to be of poor quality with old oil taste, bland fillings, and dry chicken.

Is the food at Great China consistently good?

No, the quality of the food can be inconsistent, with some reviewers finding it to be a 'crap shoot' and not worth the money.

How is the texture of the food at Great China?

Some reviewers have found the texture of the food to be very mushy or dry, while others have had better experiences.

Are there any standout dishes at Great China?

One reviewer found the orange chicken to be great, while another appreciated the use of freshly cracked eggs in their fried rice.

Is the food at Great China fresh?

Some reviewers have found the food to be of poor quality, with old oil taste and dry chicken, while others have appreciated the use of freshly cracked eggs.

What can you expect from the chicken dishes at Great China?

Some reviewers have found the chicken to be dry, tough, and stringy, while others have had better experiences with dishes like orange chicken.

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How is the cleanliness of the restaurant?

At least one reviewer has noted that the bathroom was clean.

What is the estimated preparation time for orders at Great China?

One reviewer noted that their order was ready in the estimated 15 minutes.

How is the value for the price at Great China?

One reviewer felt that the food was not worth the money, with their order costing over $40 and being largely inedible.

How is the service quality at Great China?

One reviewer noted that the owner puts his heart and soul into every meal, but others have had poor experiences with the food.

🏘️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
11
Transportation & Automotive
10
Recreation & Entertainment
9
Miscellaneous Services
6
Government & Public Services
5
Retail & Shopping
4

52 nearby places across 11 categories

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Local services, shops, and points of interest

54 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, services)

Theaters & performance venues

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Theatre

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Money services

Money lender

Money Lender

~0.3 mi

Banking

ATM

Atm

~0.4 mi

Restaurants

Great China

Restaurant

619 North Sherman Avenue

~10 ftSu-Mo 11:00-22:00; We-Th 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-22:30
Lola's Hi/Lo Lounge

Restaurant

617 North Sherman Avenue

~40 ftSu-Th 16:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 16:00-01:00
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Madtown Chicken n' Fish

Fast Food

~0.3 mi
Banzo

Restaurant

2105 Sherman Avenues

~0.4 miSu-Sa 11:00-21:00
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Ogdens North Street Diner

Restaurant

560 North Street

~0.6 miMo,Th-Fr 07:00-14:30; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00
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Cafes & Coffee

Ancora Cafe

Cafe

611 North Sherman Avenue

~150 ft
Website

Bars & Pubs

Vic Pierce Wine & Liquor

Alcohol

609 North Sherman Avenue

~180 ft10:00-24:00
Drackenberg's Cigar Bar

Bar

605 North Sherman Avenue

~240 ftSu-Th 15:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-02:30
Website

Grocery & Markets

Convenience store

Convenience

~0.3 mi
Deon's Live Bait & Minnows

Convenience

~0.5 mi
Madison Pantry

Convenience

2022 Fordem Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Su 09:00-22:00
+16084055000

Postal services

The UPS Store

Post Office

~0.4 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.4 mi

Public facilities

Public restroom

Toilets

~0.5 mi
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.5 mi
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.6 mi

Other services

The Bodgery

Hackerspace

740 Oscar Avenue

~0.4 mi
Website
Nine Ten Building

Yes

910 Mayer Avenue

~0.4 mi
Commercial & Packers (EB)

Shelter

~0.5 mi
Shelter

Shelter

~0.5 mi
Shelter

Shelter

~0.5 mi
Shelter

Shelter

~0.6 mi

Legal services

Westmont Law Offices

Lawyer

1837 Aberg Avenue

~0.5 mi08:00-17:00

Other recreation & entertainment

Hartmeyer Park

Park

~950 ft
Recreation & entertainment venue

Picnic Site

~0.5 mi

Sports & recreation

Playground

Playground

~0.2 mi
Johnson Park Disc Golf Course

Pitch

~0.3 mi
Playground

Playground

~0.4 mi
Hitting Backstop

Pitch

~0.6 mi

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~0.5 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.6 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.6 mi

Sports & outdoor

Black Saddle Bike Shop

Bicycle

601 North Sherman Avenue

~280 ft
+1-608-283-9568Website
DreamBikes

Bicycle

1131 North Sherman Avenue

~0.3 miTu-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
+1--608-416-5536Website
Madison CycleWorks

Bicycle

2418 Pennsylvania Avenue

~0.3 mi"by appointment"
+1-608-515-5533Website

Specialty stores

Boomerang Resale Store

Second Hand

~0.3 mi

Social facilities & assisted living

Dane County Job Service

Social Facility

~0.4 mi
Vet Center

Social Facility

~0.4 mi

Gyms & fitness centers

Anytime Fitness

Fitness Centre

1193 North Sherman Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1 608-245-1616Website

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~260 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.4 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.4 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.4 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.5 mi

Vehicle services

Car wash

Car Wash

~0.3 mi

Vehicle parts & accessories

Weaver Auto Parts

Car Parts

~0.3 mi

Vehicle rentals

Madison College - Commercial Avenue

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 miMar 15-Dec 15
Website
Aberg Ave at Dane County Jobs Center

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi
Website
National

Car Rental

~0.5 mi

Fuel & charging stations

North Sherman Food Mart

Fuel

~0.2 mi
Gas station

Fuel

~0.5 mi