King Dragon 188 in New York, NY

4.0(146)New York, NY
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Solid choice

Rated 4.0 stars based on 146 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Consistently rated well
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

New York, NY • 4.0★
King Dragon 188, a renowned Chinese buffet in the heart of Manhattan, New York, New York, offers an unparalleled dining experience. With a 4-star rating and over 146 reviews, it's clear that this restaurant has won the hearts of many. I haven't written a review of a place in YEARS! I'm glad I finally got around to writing this one. The all-you-can-eat buffet is a highlight, with a vast selection of dishes to please every palate. This place was so good i HAD TO, I HAD TO!! Whether you're in the mood for comfort food or a quick bite, King Dragon 188 has got you covered. Cannot recommend this place enough.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
1548 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029, USA, Manhattan, New York, New York
Phone
(212) 369-6788
Today
11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Rating
4.0 (146 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

🦀Fresh seafood

Quality crab and seafood options

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Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

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

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entrance

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Dogs AllowedCurbside Pickup

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Casual

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
BrunchLunchDinnerLunchDinnerSolo dining

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit Cards

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
Comfort foodLate-night foodQuick biteSmall platesVegetarian options

Reviews

146 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the food quality like at King Dragon 188?

Best Chinese food in restaurant I been to in my entire life I love their chicken cutlet, hot spicy soup, and their chicken, shrimp terriake is incredible.

Is the service at King Dragon 188 good?

very very nice receptionist as well. Cannot recommend this place enough.

What is the price range at King Dragon 188?

Great people, great food, great prices!!

How is the cleanliness at King Dragon 188?

Impressive — plentiful, fresh, decent ingredients, very well-packed for delivery — a good solid choice if you live nearby.

How long do you have to wait for your food at King Dragon 188?

Good food, short wait time and professional cashier.

Is the staff at King Dragon 188 rude?

The e stuff is so rude, and the food is below average

Is the food at King Dragon 188 fresh?

The food was fresh but was tasteless. No seasoning at all.

What is the quality of the dishes at King Dragon 188?

Their food taste amazing. I been ordering from here for a few weeks now and I can’t complain.

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Can you customize your order at King Dragon 188?

I assume they mostly cater to the Mount Sinai crowd.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

87 places nearby (arts & culture, food, government, healthcare, services)

Museums & galleries

Artwork

Artwork

~270 ft
Artwork

Artwork

~360 ft
Graffiti Hall of Fame

Gallery

~620 ft
+1 917-361-5483
Julio De Burgos Latino Cultural Center

Arts Centre

~1050 ft
Artwork

Artwork

~0.2 mi

Restaurants

King Dragon

Fast Food

1548 Madison Avenue

~0 ftMo-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
+1-212-369-6788
JuicCToo

Fast Food

1546 Madison Avenue

~20 ft
Bawarchi Indian Cuisine

Restaurant

1546 Madison Avenue

~30 ft11:00-22:00
+1 212-289-7700Website
Caribbean Fiesta

Restaurant

~40 ft
Dunkin'

Fast Food

1590 Madison Avenue

~420 ftMo-Fr 05:30-21:00; Sa-Su 06:00-20:00
+1 212-426-5599Website
The Lexington Social

Restaurant

1634 Lexington Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa, Su 11:00-23:00
+1 646-820-7013Website
Quechua Nostra

Restaurant

1634 Lexington Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Sa 10:30-22:00
+1 212-410-0707
El Aguila

Restaurant

1634 Lexington Avenue

~0.2 mi24/7
+1 212-426-2221Website
El Nuevo Caribeno

Restaurant

1675 Lexington Avenue

~0.2 mi
Healthy Frenchy

Fast Food

~0.2 mi
Dunkin'

Fast Food

1631 Lexington Avenue

~0.2 mi06:00-21:00
+1 212-426-3131Website

Specialty Food

Sisters Deli Grocery

Deli

1548 Madison Avenue

~10 ft
Madison Deli & Grocery

Deli

1550 Madison Avenue

~30 ft
+1-212-987-8830
tu casa deli grocery

Deli

~170 ft
blimpie

Deli

~180 ft
L & O Deli & Grill

Deli

~940 ft
F & L Mini Mart

Deli

Lexington Avenue

~0.2 mi
Deli

Deli

1665 Lexington Avenue

~0.2 mi
Zaid Deli & Grill

Deli

1634 Madison Avenue

~0.2 mi

Bakeries & Desserts

Madison Convenience

Confectionery

1544 Madison Avenue

~50 ft
Sugar Hill Creamery

Ice Cream

1642 Lexington Avenue

~0.2 mi
Baked Cravings

Bakery

1673 Lexington Avenue

~0.2 mi

Grocery & Markets

Associated Fresh Supermarket

Supermarket

1588 Madison Avenue

~500 ft
+1 646-449-8780Website
Ranch Market

Convenience

1600 Madison Avenue

~690 ft
Muñoz Deli Grocery Corp

Convenience

102 East 103rd Street

~800 ft
+1 212-348-3309
El Tepeyac Food Market

Convenience

126 East 103rd Street

~1020 ft
+1 212-987-8364Website
Gold Deli

Convenience

126 East 103rd Street

~1040 ft
+1 212-289-3100Website
Flavor Taste

Convenience

1642 Lexington Avenue

~1050 ft
Ideal Food Basket

Supermarket

1635 Lexington Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00; Dec 24 07:00-21:00; Dec 25 08:00-17:00
+1 212-410-6733Website
El Berieo 1

Convenience

1633 Lexington Avenue

~0.2 mi

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~170 ft
Mailbox

Post Box

~310 ft
USPS

Post Box

~490 ft
USPS

Post Box

~600 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~700 ft
USPS

Post Box

~1030 ft

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~370 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~590 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~700 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~740 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~780 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~790 ft

Hospitals & clinics

Internal Medicine Associates

Clinic

17 East 102nd Street

~670 ftMo-Th 08:30-19:00; Sa 09:00-13:30; Fr 08:30-16:00; Su off
+1 212-659-8551Website
Mount Sinai Physical Therapy

Clinic

5 East 102nd Street

~720 ft
The Lauder Family Cardiovascular Center

Clinic

1190 East 101st Street

~0.2 mi
+1 855-674-3278Website

Primary care

New York Academy of Medicine

Doctors

~690 ft

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Eco Green Pharmacy

Pharmacy

1608 Madison Avenue

~830 ftMo-Fr 09:00-19:00
+1-212-369-3084
HearUSA

Hearing Aids

1212 5th Avenue

~870 ftMo-Fr 08:30-17:00

Other services

Three Dancing Maidens – Untermyer Fountain

Fountain

~700 ft
Website
Burnett Memorial Fountain

Fountain

~700 ft
Website
Center Fountain

Fountain

~810 ft
Website
Laundry

Laundry

1683 Lexington Avenue

~0.2 mi

Hair services

Eddie's Hair Salon

Hairdresser

1606 Madison Avenue

~810 ft
+1-212-876-8606
Claire Hair Spa

Hairdresser

1636 Lexington Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1 646-864-0001
DJ Barber Shop

Hairdresser

124 East 107th Street

~0.2 mi

Beauty & spa

Margarita Beauty Salon

Beauty

124 East 107th Street

~0.2 mi
Mary Nails

Beauty

1633 Lexington Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Sa 09:00-18:30
+1 917-345-7134

Financial & accounting services

H&R Block

Tax Advisor

1636 Lexington Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 12:00-16:00
+1 212-410-7704Website

Legal services

Law firm

Lawyer

~0.2 mi

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~360 ft
Bench

Bench

~370 ft
Bench

Bench

~370 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~380 ft
Bench

Bench

~390 ft
Bench

Bench

~400 ft

Outdoor activities

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

~1030 ft

Specialty stores

Exotic Fragrances

Perfumery

1645 Lexington Avenue

~0.2 mi09:30-18:00
+1 212-410-0600Website

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~30 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~50 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~400 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~440 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~480 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~520 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~530 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~560 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~620 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~670 ft

Vehicle rentals

Citi Bike - E 106 St & Madison Ave

Bicycle Rental

~330 ft
Citi Bike - 5 Ave & E 103 St

Bicycle Rental

~650 ft
Citi Bike - E 102 St & Park Ave

Bicycle Rental

~860 ft

Other utilities

Vending machine

Vending Machine

~0.2 mi
Vending machine

Vending Machine

~0.2 mi