china cook in Owens Cross Roads, AL

4.3(292)11.78 - 16.95Owens Cross Roads, AL
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Solid choice

Rated 4.3 stars based on 292 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Owens Cross Roads, AL • Price 11.78 - 16.95 • 4.3★
China Cook in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, a top-rated Chinese buffet destination, serves up an incredible all-you-can-eat experience. With a 4.3-star rating and over 292 reviews, this popular spot is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. From lunch to dinner, the menu offers a wide variety of options, including serves vegetarian food, to satisfy any craving. Reviewers rave about the coconut shrimp with broccoli, spicy chicken with lo main, and egg rolls, among other dishes. With dine-in, takeout, and delivery options available, there's never been a better time to try China Cook's Chinese buffet.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
6707 US-431, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763, USA, Owens Cross Roads, Owens Cross Roads, Alabama
Phone
(256) 539-1200
Today
Closed
Price
11.78 - 16.95
Rating
4.3 (292 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

⚡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

Signature Dishes

10 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

**Serves Vegetarian Food**×2**Coconut Shrimp With Broccoli**· $14.55**Egg Rolls****Spicy Chicken With Lo Main**Among Other DishesDoordash

Also mentioned

Customer ServiceFood Handling And PreparationStaffTo Satisfy Any Craving

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Not the Fastest

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score30/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
10/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.2 weighted · 292 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.3 from 292 reviews(↓ 0.13 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median292 / 606 median
03,030 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
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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 (4.3) with the city average (4.10) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3030+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Closed

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Pricing

Price range 11.78 - 16.95
Price range11.78 - 16.95
Menu items include pricing. See the menu section for item details.

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
TV AvailableCurbside PickupGood For KidsWaiter ServiceAccepts credit cardsAccepts Android Pay

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualGood for kidsGood for groupsNoise: Noise level

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor SeatingCatering

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

58 items with prices
  • Roast pork egg roll / 春卷$3.54

    Roast ground pork and cabbage in traditional egg roll wrap deep fried crispy to serve.

  • Shrimp egg roll / 虾卷$3.54

    Shrimp and cabbage in traditional egg roll wrap deep fried crispy to serve.

  • Vegetable spring egg roll (3) / 菜卷$5.10

    Seasoned Cabbage, carrot in thin wrap deep fried crispy to serve.

  • Bar-b-q spare ribs / 排骨$15.60

    Roasted spare ribs served with BBQ ribs sauce.

  • Fried wonton (10) / 炸云吞$10.50

    Seasoned Pork scallion wrap in Wonton skin de fried to serve with sweet & sour sauce.

  • Crab rangoon (8) / 蟹角$10.50

    Fried rangoon stuffed with crab meat and cream cheese served with sweet & sour sauce.

  • Buffalo chicken wing / 辣鸡翅$12.00

    Hot & Spicy. Seasoned wings coated with flour deep fried to crispy to serve.

  • Beef on the sticks (4) / 牛串$11.70

    Seasoned Selected cut steak on a skewer roasted to serve.

  • Chicken on the sticks (6) / 鸡串$11.70

    Seasoned Selected cut chicken on a skewer roasted to serve.

  • Sugar donut / 炸包$8.10

    Crispy donut coated with sugar to serve.

  • Hot & sour soup (small) / 酸辣汤 (小)$6.00

    Hot & Spicy. Tofu, mushroom, water chestnut, bamboo shoot and egg drop in hot sour chili soup.

  • Hot & sour soup (large) / 酸辣汤 (大)$8.46

    Hot & Spicy. Tofu, mushroom, water chestnut, bamboo shoot and egg drop in hot sour chili soup.

  • Wonton soup (small) / 云吞汤 (小)$6.00

    Pork wonton in house made scallions soup.

  • Wonton soup (large) / 云吞汤 (大)$8.46

    Pork wonton in house made scallions soup.

  • Egg drop soup (small) / 蛋花汤 (小)$6.00

    Egg drop to chicken base soup.

  • Egg dorp soup (large) / 蛋花汤 (大)$8.46

    Egg drop to chicken base soup.

  • Chicken rice soup / 鸡饭汤$8.70

    House made scallions soup choice rice.

  • Chicken noodle soup / 鸡面汤$8.70

    House made scallions soup choice noodle.

  • House special soup / 本楼汤$12.54

    Chicken, pork, shrimp, wontons w. Sort vegs in house made soup.

  • Seafood soup / 海鲜汤$12.54

    Shrimp, scallop, crabmeat, mixed in the egg drop soup.

  • Vegetable fried rice / 菜炒饭$12.60

    Broccoli, water chestnut, mushroom, baby corn, and snow peas.

  • House special fried rice / 本楼饭$14.46

    House special means mixed Chicken, pork, shrimp.

  • House special lo mein / 本楼捞面$15.30

    Combination of beef, chicken and shrimp.

  • H01. Happy family / 全家福$20.10

    Sure to appeal to everyone on family, scallop, jumbo shrimp, beef, chicken, roast pork, crab meat and mixed vegs in brown sauce.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

292 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

How much does a meal cost at China Cook?

A meal can cost around $50 for pickup, and some customers have reported spending $40 or less than $20 for their orders.

Is the food at China Cook delicious?

Some customers have reported that the food is delicious, while others have had negative experiences with the taste and quality.

Can I trust the food quality at China Cook?

Some customers have reported concerns about food safety and quality, including undercooked or raw food.

How is the customer service at China Cook?

Some customers have reported positive experiences with customer service, while others have had negative interactions with staff.

Are the staff at China Cook attentive to customer requests?

Some customers have reported that staff may not always follow instructions or requests, such as leaving out ingredients or putting them in the wrong place.

Is China Cook a good option for takeout or delivery?

Some customers have reported positive experiences with takeout, but others have had issues with orders being incorrect or food being of poor quality.

Can I trust the staff at China Cook to get my order right?

Some customers have reported that staff may not always follow instructions or requests, and may even be rude when confronted about mistakes.

Can I get help with issues with my order at China Cook?

Some customers have reported being able to get help with issues, but others have had negative experiences with staff being rude or unhelpful.

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Can I get a refund if I'm not satisfied with my order?

Some customers have reported being able to get a partial refund through third-party delivery services like Doordash.

How is the food handling and preparation at China Cook?

Some customers have reported concerns about food handling and preparation, including undercooked or raw food.

Can I trust China Cook to provide safe food?

Some customers have reported concerns about food safety, including undercooked or raw food.

Is China Cook a good option for people with specific dietary requests?

Some customers have reported that staff may not always follow instructions or requests, such as leaving out ingredients or putting them in the wrong place.

🏘️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.

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Transportation & Automotive
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Recreation & Entertainment
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Personal Care & Beauty
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Retail & Shopping
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Financial Services
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31 nearby places across 9 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

31 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, personal care, professional)

Museums & galleries

Artisans Cove FRames and Art

Artwork

~890 ft
ART Custom Framing

Artwork

~0.4 mi

Banking

Regions Bank

Bank

6639 Hwy 431

~420 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa unknown; Su closed

Insurance

Woodall & Hoggle

Insurance

~0.3 mi

Restaurants

Tortoras

Restaurant

182 Old Hwy 431

~310 ft11:00-22:00
Wendy's

Fast Food

6694 US 431 South Highway Southeast

~810 ft07:00-22:00
+1 256-517-8161Website
Taco Bell

Fast Food

6706 Highway 431

~850 ft08:00-01:00
+1 256-533-4384Website
Yoshi Sushi Fusion

Restaurant

3110 Mountain Cove Circle

~0.2 miMo-Th 11:00-14:30,16:30-21:30; Fr 11:00-14:30,16:30-22:00; Sa 12:00-14:30,16:30-22:00; Su 12:00-14:30,16:30-21:30
+1-256-715-1915Website
Huddle House

Restaurant

~0.3 mi
Mandarin House

Restaurant

~0.4 mi
Culver's

Fast Food

6490 US 431

~0.5 miMo-Su 10:00-23:00
+1 256-716-9120Website

Bars & Pubs

Wagon Wheel Liquors

Alcohol

6846 US-431

~0.4 mi10:00-22:00

Hair services

Great Clips

Hairdresser

6707 Hwy 431

~280 ft09:00-21:00
Cuts by US

Hairdresser

~0.4 mi

Beauty & spa

Victoria Nails

Beauty

~0.2 mi
Venus Nails

Beauty

~0.4 mi

Financial & accounting services

H&R Block

Tax Advisor

~0.4 mi

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~0.4 mi
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~0.4 mi
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~0.4 mi
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Bench

~0.4 mi

Electronics & technology

Play n Trade Video Games

Video Games

~0.4 mi

General retail

Dollar General

Variety Store

6466 Hwy 431 S

~0.5 mi
Website

Parking facilities

Publix

Bicycle Parking

~40 ft
Parking facility

Parking

~180 ft
Picture

Bicycle Parking

~0.2 mi
Walmart

Parking

~0.3 mi
Parking facility

Parking

~0.4 mi
Lowe's

Parking

~0.4 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Mapco

Fuel

6670 Hwy 431 S

~770 ft
Murphy USA

Fuel

386 Sutton Road

~0.3 mi
+1-256-533-1313