Lucky Chef Chen in Oakland, CA

4.4(154)16.99 - 19.79Oakland, CA
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Solid choice

Rated 4.4 stars based on 154 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

At a glance

Oakland, CA • Price 16.99 - 19.79 • 4.4★
Lucky Chef Chen: A Chinese buffet haven in Oakland, California. This 4.4-star Chinese Restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat experience that's hard to resist. With generous portions and a wide variety of dishes, you'll always find something to satisfy your cravings. Whether you're in the mood for a quick serve or a-la cart options, Lucky Chef Chen has got you covered. The restaurant's dine-in, takeout, and delivery services make it convenient for busy eaters. As one reviewer notes, 'You will definitely get more than you pay for at this restaurant!'. Another reviewer raves, 'Big huge portions of great food that's fresh and I usually get it from ordering door dash but still love it.'. Come taste the difference at Lucky Chef Chen, where 'It's worth it cheap!!!!'!
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
3542 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601, USA, Fruitvale, Oakland, California
Phone
(510) 261-9788
Today
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Price
16.99 - 19.79
Rating
4.4 (154 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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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

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Pricing

Price range 16.99 - 19.79
Price range16.99 - 19.79
Menu items include pricing. See the menu section for item details.

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Dogs AllowedCurbside Pickup

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Parking

Parking is available for customers.

Reviews

154 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the price range for a meal at Lucky Chef Chen?

Meals can be found for around $14, with customers feeling they get good value for their money

Are the portions at Lucky Chef Chen generous?

Yes, customers have reported receiving big, huge portions of food

Is the food at Lucky Chef Chen fresh?

According to customers, the food is fresh and of great quality

How would you describe the service at Lucky Chef Chen?

Customers have reported excellent service, with friendly team members and a welcoming atmosphere

Can you get takeout from Lucky Chef Chen?

Yes, takeout is an option, and some customers prefer it due to the ambiance

Is the ambiance at Lucky Chef Chen nice?

The ambiance is not considered a strong point, with one customer stating it's better suited for takeout

Are there long wait times at Lucky Chef Chen?

There can be long lines, but customers feel it's worth the wait

Do customers feel they get good value for their money at Lucky Chef Chen?

Yes, customers feel they get more than they pay for and consider it a good value

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Is Lucky Chef Chen a good option for those looking for a lot of food?

Yes, the restaurant is known for its big portions and generous servings

Can you order food for delivery from Lucky Chef Chen?

Yes, customers have mentioned using DoorDash to order from the restaurant

How would you describe the overall experience at Lucky Chef Chen?

Customers have reported a positive experience, with great food and excellent service

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

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

Libraries & archives

César E. Chávez Branch Oakland Public Library

Library

3301 East 12th Street

~820 ftMo 10:00-17:30; Tu-We 10:00-20:00; Th 10:00-17:30; Fr 12:00-17:30; Sa-Su 10:00-17:30; PH off
+1-510-535-5620

Museums & galleries

Beautiful Coffee To The People

Artwork

~0.2 mi
Cohen Bray House

Museum

~0.4 mi
Website

Banking

Wells Fargo

Atm

~530 ft
Citibank

Bank

~620 ft

Money services

MoneyGram

Money Transfer

~830 ft
ACE Checks Cashed

Check Cashing

~1040 ft

Restaurants

Lucky Chef Chen

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La Gran Chiquita

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~140 ft
Cafe Platano 2

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~210 ft
Taqueria San Jose

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~280 ft
Nieves Cinco de Mayo Gourmet Burgers

Fast Food

~280 ft
Taqueria 16 De Septiembre

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~330 ft
La Torta Loca

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~340 ft
Mariscos La Costa

Restaurant

~390 ft
Taqueria El Farolito

Restaurant

~420 ft
Nhu Lan Sandwich

Restaurant

~610 ft
Taqueria El Tio Juan

Restaurant

~630 ft
Subway

Fast Food

3301 East 12th Street

~700 ftMo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00
+1 510-536-4969Website

Grocery & Markets

Friends Market

Convenience

~150 ft
Food Mart

Convenience

~310 ft
Oakland Discount Liquor and Market

Convenience

~350 ft
K-Market

Convenience

~420 ft
New Ocean Food Mart

Convenience

~960 ft
International Produce Market

Greengrocer

~1050 ft
El Charro Supermarket

Supermarket

~0.2 mi
Supermercado Mi Pueblo

Supermarket

~0.5 mi
Eagle Mini Mart

Convenience

~0.5 mi
Mi Ranchito Market & Produce

Grocery

~0.5 mi

Bakeries & Desserts

Delicias Bakery

Bakery

~240 ft
Pasteleria La Favorita

Bakery

1433 Fruitvale Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1-510-261-2200
La Michoacana Plus

Ice Cream

~0.3 mi
Peña's Bakery

Bakery

3355 Foothill Boulevard

~0.5 mi
+1-510-536-0661

Bars & Pubs

Alcohol shop

Alcohol

~580 ft
Golden Hours

Bar

~0.2 mi
El Gato Negro Bar

Bar

~0.5 mi

Cafes & Coffee

Powderface

Cafe

~660 ft

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~60 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~90 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~140 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~150 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~170 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~450 ft

Postal services

Fruitvale Station Oakland Post Office

Post Office

~730 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~830 ft
Fruitvale Shipping Center

Post Office

~0.3 mi

Specialists

Western Dental

Dentist

~380 ft
East Bay Family Dentistry

Dentist

~0.4 mi

Hospitals & clinics

La Clinica Fruitvale Village

Clinic

~410 ft
La Clinica

Clinic

~0.2 mi
Native American Health Center

Clinic

~0.3 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Milagros de Mexico

Chemist

~510 ft

Other healthcare

Prime Time Nutrition

Nutrition Supplements

~0.3 mi

Other services

Santiago Express - Oakland

Ticket

3439 International Boulevard

~230 ft
+1-510-436-0600Website
International Laundry

Laundry

~320 ft
Family Depot

General

~580 ft
La Guatemalteca

Generic

~850 ft
El Palacio

Wedding

~860 ft
Lavanderia

Laundry

~0.2 mi
Clean America

Dry Cleaning

~0.2 mi
Fruitvale Dry Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

~0.2 mi
Hua Hai LLC

Trade

~0.2 mi
The Love Stop

Florist

~0.3 mi

Body art

international tattoo

Tattoo

~760 ft

Beauty & spa

Paris Wig & Beauty Supply

Beauty

~820 ft

Nail services

Sim Nails

Nails

~840 ft
T & T Nails

Nails

~1030 ft

Hair services

Miky's Beauty Salon

Hairdresser

~880 ft
Ana Maria's Hair Design

Hairdresser

~0.2 mi
Maria's Beauty Salon

Hairdresser

~0.2 mi
Erika's Hair Studio

Hairdresser

~0.3 mi

Other personal care & beauty

Sally Beauty

Hairdresser Supply

~0.4 mi

Security & investigation

Acme Fire Extinguisher Company

Security

~0.2 miMo-Fr 08:30-17:00
+1-510-479-0532Website

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~90 ft
Bench

Bench

~0.4 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.4 mi

Other recreation & entertainment

Fruitvale Plaza

Park

~630 ft
Recreation & entertainment venue

Picnic Site

~0.3 mi

Sports & recreation

Playground

Playground

~940 ft
Playground

Playground

~0.3 mi
Playground

Playground

~0.3 mi
Playground

Playground

~0.4 mi
Playground

Playground

~0.4 mi
Playground

Playground

~0.5 mi

Places of worship

Fruitvale Congregational Church

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Revelation Ministry

Place Of Worship

~0.4 mi
Pillar of Fire Church

Place Of Worship

~0.4 mi

General retail

National

Variety Store

~280 ft
Fruitvale - Oakland Farmers Market

Marketplace

~590 ftSa 14:00-19:00
98 Cents & Over

Variety Store

~1040 ft

Clothing & fashion

Shiekh

Clothes

~380 ft
Appaloosa

Clothes

~630 ft
Q's Clothing

Clothes

~630 ft
Oakland Outlet

Clothes

~780 ft
Bay Clothing

Clothes

~0.2 mi
Clothing store

Clothes

~0.3 mi

Specialty stores

Gift Land

Gift

~870 ft

Electronics & technology

RadioShack

Electronics

~0.4 mi

Gyms & fitness centers

Gopa Boxing Club

Fitness Centre

~0.4 mi

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~320 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~380 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~530 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~690 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~700 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~730 ft
Fruitvale BART Bike Station

Bicycle Parking

~880 ft
BikeLink

Bicycle Parking

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi

Public transportation

Fruitvale Tempo

Bus Station

~410 ft
Fruitvale BART

Bus Station

~880 ft
39th Avenue

Bus Station

~1000 ft
31st Avenue

Bus Station

~0.3 mi

Vehicle rentals

Bay Wheels

Bicycle Rental

~730 ft
Bay Wheels

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi
Bay Wheels

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi
Bay Wheels

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Tony Star Gas

Fuel

~280 ft
Shell

Fuel

~700 ft
Valero

Fuel

~0.5 mi
Website
Eagle Gas

Fuel

~0.5 mi