China Spring

3.6(165)TN
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3.6-star rating from 165 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

TN • 3.6★
Nashville, Tennessee residents and visitors flock to China Spring for an authentic Chinese buffet experience. This Chinese Restaurant serves up a diverse range of dishes at their all-you-can-eat buffet, making it a great option for families, groups, and individuals alike. With a rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 165 reviews, it's clear that China Spring is a popular destination for Nashville, Tennessee foodies. Reviewers rave about the tasty dishes, such as the chicken on the stick and dumplings, which are sure to satisfy even the largest appetites. Whether you're looking to dine in, take out, or have delivery, China Spring offers a variety of service options to suit your needs. So why not try China Spring for a delicious and convenient Chinese buffet experience?

Good to know

  • China Spring has a listed address in Nashville, TN, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.5-star rating from 663 reviews.
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  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
2613 8th Ave S #103, Nashville, TN 37204, USA, Germantown, Nashville, Tennessee
Phone
(615) 386-3892
Today
10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Rating
3.6 (165 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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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

8 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Food×4Dumplings×2Such As The Chicken On The Stick×2Which Are Sure To Satisfy Even The Largest Appetites×2Tasty Dishes

Also mentioned

AtmosphereBuffetService

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 32/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score32/100
Speed signals
5/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast food turnaround noted in FAQ
  • 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 🥢

Chinese regional cuisine · score 45/100
Authenticity score45/100
AuthenticFreshly Made

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Trusted Rating

👍 3.6 weighted · 165 reviews
3.6weighted · raw 3.6 from 165 reviews
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median165 / 165 median
0825 (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 (3.6) with the city average (3.60) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 825+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday
10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday
3:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday
3:00 – 9:30 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Good For GroupsGood For KidsTV AvailableLimited vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cardsAccepts Apple Pay

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualGood for groupsGood for kidsNoise: Noise level

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsCateringOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Popular Dishes

4 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Sesame Chicken$15.2511 mentions
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken$15.508 mentions
  • Bourbon Chicken$15.253 mentions
  • Singapore Mai Fun$15.503 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

99 items with prices
  • 4. Fried Crab Meat Rangoon (8)$9.75

    Cream cheese filling served with sweet sour sauce on the side.

  • 10. Fried Chicken Fingers$8.75

    Six pieces.

  • 17. Pu Pu Platter$16.95

    Egg rolls(2), Beef on the stick(2), chicken wings (2), Chicken on the stick (2), Crabmeat Rangoon (2), Jumbo Shrimp(2), and vegetable spring rolls (2)

  • 19. Wonton Soup$5.75

    Served with fried noodles.

  • 20. Egg Drop Soup$5.75

    Served with fried noodles.

  • 21.Wonton Egg Drop Soup$5.75

    Served with fried noodles.

  • 22. Chicken Rice Soup$5.75

    Served with fried noodles.

  • 23. Chicken Noodle Soup$5.75

    Served with fried noodles.

  • 25. House Special Soup$9.50

    Served with fried noodles.

  • 26. Hot & Sour Soup$5.95

    Hot & spicy.

  • 33. House Special Fried Rice$9.95

    Chicken, pork & shrimp

  • 36. Roast Pork Lo Mein$9.95

    NOTICE: The quart and the pint size is just the lo mein by itself. It does NOT come with anything! Doordash previously added an incorrect description.

  • 37. Chicken Lo Mein$9.95

    NOTICE: The quart and the pint size is just the lo mein by itself. It does NOT come with anything! Doordash previously added an incorrect description.

  • 38. Shrimp Lo Mein$9.99

    NOTICE: The quart and the pint size is just the lo mein by itself. It does NOT come with anything! Doordash previously added an incorrect description.

  • 39. Beef Lo Mein$9.99

    NOTICE: The quart and the pint size is just the lo mein by itself. It does NOT come with anything! Doordash previously added an incorrect description.

  • 40. Vegetable Lo Mein$9.25

    Soft noodles.

  • 41. House Special Lo Mein$10.25

    contains chicken, pork & shrimp

  • 53. Singapore Mai Fun (Curry)$15.50

    Hot & spicy.

  • 54. Moo Shu Pork$15.20

    Served with five pancakes and with white rice.

  • 55. Moo Shu Chicken$15.20

    Served with five pancakes and with white rice.

  • 56. Moo Shu Shrimp$15.40

    Served with five pancakes and with white rice.

  • 58. Moo Shu Beef$15.40

    Served with five pancakes and with white rice.

  • 59. Sweet & Sour Pork$15.50

    with white rice

  • 60. Sweet & Sour Chicken$15.50

    Served with white rice.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

165 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 663 reviews, with an average rating of 4.5 stars.
  • Positive review text points to fresh food, crab, mongolian grill, and service.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food at China Spring fresh and delicious?

According to reviews, the food at China Spring is fresh and delicious, with many reviewers praising the taste and quality of the dishes.

Is the service at China Spring good?

According to some reviews, the service at China Spring is good, with friendly staff and quick service.

Are there any issues with the food quality at China Spring?

Some reviewers have reported issues with the food quality, including overcooked or greasy food.

Is China Spring a good place for takeout?

According to some reviews, China Spring is a good place for takeout, with quick service and decent food.

Is the food at China Spring overpriced?

Some reviewers have reported that the food at China Spring is overpriced, with one reviewer stating that the prices are a bit higher than other places around.

Is the buffet at China Spring small?

According to one review, the buffet at China Spring is small, but still offers a variety of options.

Is the food at China Spring greasy?

Some reviewers have reported that the food at China Spring is greasy, with one reviewer stating that the food on their PuPu platter was absolutely greasy and tasted of rancid oil.

Is China Spring a good place for a quick meal?

According to some reviews, China Spring is a good place for a quick meal, with fast service and decent food.

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Is the atmosphere at China Spring okay?

According to one review, the atmosphere at China Spring is okay, but not great.

Are there any issues with the parking at China Spring?

According to one review, there is plenty of parking at China Spring.

Is the food at China Spring freshly made?

According to some reviews, the food at China Spring is freshly made, with one reviewer stating that everything on the buffet was freshly made.

Is China Spring a good place for dine-in?

According to some reviews, China Spring is a good place for dine-in, with decent food and quick service.

🌆Mixed Urban

A dense, diverse urban area with plenty happening in every direction.

A dense, diverse urban area with plenty happening in every direction.

Transportation & Automotive
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Food & Dining
8
Utilities & Infrastructure
4
Recreation & Entertainment
2
Healthcare & Medical
2
Personal Care & Beauty
2

32 nearby places across 10 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

33 places nearby (food, government, healthcare, personal care, professional)

Grocery & Markets

Kroger

Supermarket

2615 8th Avenue South

~200 ftMo-Su 06:00-22:00
+1 615-297-5517Website
Mapco

Convenience

~820 ft
Publix

Supermarket

2223 8th Avenue South

~0.6 mi07:00-21:00
+1 615-279-9470Website

Restaurants

The Sutler Saloon

Restaurant

2600 8th Avenue South

~860 ftMo-Fr 11:00-02:00, Sa 10:00-00:00, Su 10:00-15:00
Fenwick's 300

Restaurant

2600 8th Avenue South

~900 ftTu-Su 07:00-14:00
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Sinema

Restaurant

2600 8th Avenue South

~920 ftMo-Th 17:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00, Sa-Su 10:00-14:00
Website
Little Caesars

Fast Food

~0.5 mi

Bars & Pubs

craft brewed

Bar

~0.3 mi

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.3 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Walgreens

Pharmacy

~370 ft
Walgreens

Chemist

~480 ft
Website

Beauty & spa

Haus of MO

Beauty

2605 8th Avenue South

~660 ftTu 10:00-18:00; We,Fr,Sa 09:00-17:00; Th 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00
+1-833-879-8527Website

Hair services

Hawkins Barbershop

Hairdresser

2605 8th Avenue South

~700 ft
Website

Legal services

Nashville DUI Lawyer

Lawyer

2319 8th Avenue South

~0.5 mi24/7
+1-484-704-2454Website

Other recreation & entertainment

Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~0.3 mi
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Outdoor Seating

~0.3 mi

Places of worship

Hills Tabernacle

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi
Saint Eli Primitive Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi

Home & garden

Sherwin-Williams

Paint

~0.4 mi

Childcare & learning centers

Childcare center

Childcare

~0.6 mi

Parking facilities

Parking facility

Parking

~0.5 mi
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~0.5 mi
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~0.5 mi
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Parking

~0.5 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.6 mi
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Parking

~0.6 mi
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Parking Entrance

~0.6 mi
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Parking

~0.6 mi
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Parking

~0.6 mi

Other utilities

Blue Rhino

Vending Machine

~530 ft

Fuel & charging stations

Gas station

Fuel

~630 ft
MAPCO

Fuel

~740 ft
ClipperCreek

Charging Station

~0.6 mi07:00-21:00