Splendid China in New York, NY

4.0(165)New York, NY
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Solid choice

Rated 4.0 stars based on 165 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★
Splendid China, a renowned Chinese buffet in the heart of Manhattan, New York, has been a staple for over 40 years, serving all-you-can-eat delights to locals and visitors alike. Their casual atmosphere, offering quick bites and comfort food, makes it a perfect spot for a New York, New York experience. With a 4-star rating and 165 reviews, they have earned a reputation for their cleanliness, caring service, and great quality food. Reviewers rave about their chicken wings, service, and flavor, making it a top choice for Chinese buffet enthusiasts in the area.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
2038 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10032, USA, Manhattan, New York, New York
Phone
(212) 543-0391
Today
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Rating
4.0 (165 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

🧹Clean, comfortable

Well-maintained dining area

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Before you go

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 11:00 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Curbside PickupDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Casual

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerLunchDinnerSolo diningServes Breakfast

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
Comfort foodQuick bite

Reviews

165 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the price range for food at Splendid China?

I only ordered broccoli in brown sauce no rice no meat and a iced tea and it cost 8.25…that’s a lot for old broccoli from a place w crackheads inside.

How long does it take to receive food from Splendid China?

Ordered there, took over an hour for them to come. When I called back the man told me they were on their way. Nothing good came from me ordering there’.

Is the food at Splendid China good?

The food is pretty decent, and the service is okay.

Are the portions at Splendid China large?

UV faded backlit menu and giant portions for pretty cheap. You KNOW its gonna be good solid American-Chinese food.

How is the cleanliness of Splendid China?

The people are disgustingly dirty and nasty in this restaurant. Beware I will never in my life buy anything from this disgusting nasty restaurant

Is the service at Splendid China good?

Very poor customer service in the afternoons and expensive food with very little food... ugh

How is the quality of the food at Splendid China?

It's the best in all of Upper Manhattan. I've been ordering from this business for 15 years. They're very clean, have great quality, great service, and great flavor. I recommend this restaurant to everyone. It's absolutely excellent.

Is the food at Splendid China kid-friendly?

Back in business I come from the bronx to my favorite Chinese restaurant very good food highly recommended

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How is the service at Splendid China?

The owner is really kind, the staff is super enthusiastic, and the food is truly delicious. Thanks for a great meal for our uncle, and a special shout-out to the delivery guy for his patience!

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

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

Museums & galleries

Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center

Museum

3940 Broadway

~0.3 mi
Website
Children's Cultural Center of Native America

Museum

550 West 155th Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 10:30-13:00
+1-917-902-6628Website
Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art and Story Telling

Museum

898 Saint Nicholas Avenue

~0.4 mi
Website

Theaters & performance venues

Alumni Auditorium

Theatre

~0.4 mi

Banking

Bank of America

Bank

3800 Broadway

~0.2 mi
TD Bank

Bank

3796 Broadway

~0.2 mi
Website
Chase

Bank

3940 Broadway

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
Chase

Atm

~0.3 mi24/7
Bank of America

Atm

~0.4 mi
Website

Grocery & Markets

C-Town

Supermarket

1016 Saint Nicholas Avenue

~280 ftMo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00
+1-212-795-2877Website
Food Center

Convenience

159-08 Harlem River Drive

~0.3 mi
Shop Fair

Supermarket

159-04 Harlem River Drive

~0.3 mi
+1-212-283-4731
94 St Nicholas Deli

Convenience

94 Saint Nicholas Place

~0.4 mi
GG Gourmet Deli

Convenience

~0.4 mi

Food & Beverages

Patagonia Wine & Spirits

Beverages

2001 Amsterdam Avenue

~540 ftMo-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Website

Bars & Pubs

Blue mountain heights cafe and bar

Bar

499 West 158th Street

~800 ftMo-Su 08:00-23:00
Columbia Wine Co.

Alcohol

~0.5 mi

Restaurants

Dunkin'

Fast Food

3827 Broadway

~1000 ft06:00-22:00
+1 212-568-4800Website
Hilltop

Restaurant

3821 Broadway

~1040 ft
Subway

Fast Food

3920 Broadway

~0.2 miMo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 10:00-22:00
+1 212-740-9180Website
McDonald's

Fast Food

3809 Broadway

~0.2 miMo-We 06:00-23:00; Th-Fr 06:00-24:00; Sa-Su 06:00-23:00
+1 212-568-7903Website
Taco Bell

Fast Food

3924 Broadway

~0.2 miMo-Su 08:00-04:00
+1-646-300-9377Website
IPizzaNY

Restaurant

3801 Broadway

~0.2 mi
Native Noodles

Restaurant

2129 Amsterdam Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Su 11:30-21:00
Website
Wendy's

Fast Food

3939 Broadway

~0.3 miMo-Th 06:30-03:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-04:00; Su 06:30-03:00
+1 212-928-0321Website
Chipotle

Fast Food

3781 Broadway

~0.3 mi
Chez Messy

Restaurant

5 Edward M. Morgan Place

~0.3 mi
Oriental Chinese Restaurant

Fast Food

3774 Broadway

~0.3 mi
Empanadas Monumental

Fast Food

3772 Broadway

~0.3 mi

Cafes & Coffee

Five Flies

Cafe

554 W 158th

~0.2 miMo-Su 07:00-18:00
Website
Semicolon

Cafe

9 Edward M. Morgan Place

~0.3 mi
Starbucks

Cafe

4001 Broadway

~0.4 miMo-Fr 05:00-21:30; Sa 06:00-21:30; Su 06:00-20:30
+1 917-521-0342Website
Mike's Bagels

Cafe

~0.4 mi

Specialty Food

Uptown Gourmet

Deli

3778 Broadway

~0.3 mi
Jose Deli Grocery

Deli

~0.4 mi

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~130 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~250 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~430 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~450 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~500 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~510 ft

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~420 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~610 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.2 mi
Audubon Station New York Post Office

Post Office

~0.2 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.2 mi
Broadway & 157th St

Post Box

~0.3 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Rite Aid

Pharmacy

1033 Saint Nicholas Avenue

~130 ftMo-Su 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Oval Pharmacy

Pharmacy

11 Edward M. Morgan Place

~0.3 miMo-Fr 10:00-19:00, Sa 10:00-15:00
+1 212 234 1800
Rangle Pharmacy

Pharmacy

159-12 Harlem River Drive

~0.3 mi

Hospitals & clinics

Community Healthcare Network

Clinic

511 West 157th Street

~1050 ftTu 09:00-19:00, Mo 09:00-17:00, We-Fr 09:00-17:00
+1-212-781-7979Website

Specialists

Dennis N. Morea, DDS

Dentist

130 Fort Washington Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-212-928-9000

Other services

Bubbles N Go Laundromat

Laundry

1026 Saint Nicholas Avenue

~210 ft
+1-917-261-6763
Shelter

Shelter

~700 ft
ACM Suds 3802

Laundry

3802 Broadway

~0.2 mi
Yes

Yes

2975 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Fountain

Fountain

~0.4 mi
Anthony Flowers

Florist

4034 Broadway

~0.4 mi
+1 212-923-5900Website

Beauty & spa

City Brows Threading Salon

Beauty

3785B Broadway

~0.3 mi

Outdoor activities

Sylvan Terrace

Viewpoint

~320 ft
Viewpoint

Viewpoint

~920 ft
Viewpoint

Viewpoint

~0.3 mi
Dog park

Dog Park

~0.5 mi

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~980 ft
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Bench

~1020 ft
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Bench

~0.2 mi
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Bench

~0.2 mi
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Bench

~0.3 mi
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Bench

~0.3 mi

Sports & recreation

Playground

Playground

~0.4 mi

Specialty stores

Word Up Community Bookshop

Books

2113 Amsterdam Avenue

~950 ftTu 12:00-21:00; We 15:00-21:00; Th-Fr 15:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00
+1-347-688-4456Website
Recirculation

Books

876 Riverside Drive

~0.3 mi
Smoke Shop

Cannabis

4007 Broadway

~0.4 mi
+1 646-964-4715

General retail

Rangle 99¢ Plus

Variety Store

159-10 Harlem River Drive

~0.3 mi
Kiosk

Kiosk

~0.4 mi

Gyms & fitness centers

Planet Fitness

Fitness Centre

~0.3 mi

Vehicle rentals

Citi Bike - Amsterdam Ave & W 162 St

Bicycle Rental

~290 ft
Citi Bike - W 160 St & St Nicholas Ave

Bicycle Rental

~420 ft
Citi Bike - W 163 St & Edgecombe Ave

Bicycle Rental

~790 ft
Citi Bike - Broadway & W 160 St

Bicycle Rental

~860 ft
Citi Bike - W 159 St & Edgecombe Ave

Bicycle Rental

~870 ft
Citi Bike - St Nicholas Ave & W 157 St

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi
Citi Bike - Broadway & W 165 St

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi
Citi Bike - Amsterdam Ave & W 156 St

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi
Citi Bike - Broadway & W 157 St

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi
Citi Bike - Edgecombe Ave & W 167 St

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi

Other transportation

Buy New Car

Car

536 West 163rd Street

~610 ftMo-Th, Sa 09:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-19:00; Su 10:00-19:00
+1-646-203-0390Website

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~850 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.2 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi

Vehicle services

Watson's Tire Shop

Tyres

~0.4 mi

Visitor information

NYC Department of Parks and Recreation

Information

~0.2 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Charging station

Charging Station

~770 ft
Mobil

Fuel

3740 Broadway

~0.3 mi