China Buffet east liberty in Pittsburgh, PA

3.9(562)Pittsburgh, PA
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3.9-star rating from 562 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Pittsburgh, PA • 3.9★
China Buffet east liberty in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a top choice for Chinese buffet enthusiasts. This popular eatery offers an all-you-can-eat experience that's sure to satisfy your cravings. With a vast selection of dishes to try, you'll be spoiled for choice at this Chinese buffet. Reviewers rave about the extensive menu, which includes something for everyone. Fresh and delicious food is consistently praised, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Whether you're in the mood for spicy Szechuan dishes or comforting noodle soups, China Buffet east liberty has got you covered.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
6401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA, Shadyside, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Phone
(412) 362-8622
Today
Closed
Rating
3.9 (562 reviews)

What stands out

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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Before you go

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Closed

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 9:30 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Good For KidsTV AvailableCurbside PickupDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Noise: Noise level

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Reviews

562 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is China Buffet East Liberty kid-friendly?

Unfortunately, I didn't really enjoy it when I came here on Sunday around dinner time and for lunch earlier today, thankfully today's experience was slightly better because I tried to come at a peak dining time.

How is the food quality at China Buffet East Liberty?

It is sad to rate this restaurant, it looks like at one time it may have been thriving but today it is in decline. Some old and picked over one dish only had onions left in the serving tray but it was full and marked as a meat dish.

Is the price of China Buffet East Liberty reasonable?

Horribly overpriced at $19 per person for what you get. I paid $39 extra just for nothing.

What is the condition of the food at China Buffet East Liberty?

The food was lukewarm and I didn’t really enjoy it. The majority of the food was 3/4th empty. I tried a handful of different kinds and they were not even warm.

Is the service at China Buffet East Liberty good?

The cashier at the front was friendly and made sure we were taken care of as soon as we came in. The gentleman asked if he could help and I said, well all the food is cold. Another lady came running over and pointed out the full, hot, and fresh chicken they just put out.

Is China Buffet East Liberty clean?

It is sad to rate this restaurant, it looks like at one time it may have been thriving but today it is in decline.

How long do you have to wait at China Buffet East Liberty?

I came in around 5:30 p.m. most of the food was gone and what was left was dry and cold.

How is the variety of dishes at China Buffet East Liberty?

The majority of the food was 3/4th empty. I tried a handful of different kinds and they were not even warm.

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Is China Buffet East Liberty suitable for a peak dining experience?

Thankfully, today’s experience was slightly better because I tried to come at a peak dining time.

How is the service at China Buffet East Liberty when dealing with complaints?

One unreasonable guest demanded his money back because the food was poor quality but he was sitting down when I arrived and continued eating for 30 minute before his complaint.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

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

Museums & galleries

Artwork

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Artwork

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Artwork

Artwork

~0.3 mi

Libraries & archives

Lincoln Elementary School Library

Library

~0.3 mi
Ellis School Library

Library

~0.3 mi

Theaters & performance venues

Steel City Improv Theater

Theatre

5950 Ellsworth Avenue

~0.4 mi
Kelly Strayhorn Theater

Theatre

5941 Penn Avenue

~0.5 mi
Website

Financial planning & investment

TIAA

Financial

118 Bakery Square Boulevard

~910 ftMo-Fr 08:00-17:00
+1 877 209 3136Website

Banking

Huntington Bank

Bank

6134 Centre Avenue

~0.4 miSu-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-12:00
ATM

Atm

~0.4 mi
First National Bank

Bank

~0.4 mi
PNC Bank

Bank

5932 Center Avenue

~0.5 mi
PNC Bank

Bank

5932 Center Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-15:00

Insurance

AAA Insurance

Insurance

~0.5 mi
Carolyn Dorsey Agency, Inc.

Insurance

5901 Baum Boulevard

~0.6 mi
+1-412-361-8000Website

Restaurants

China Buffet

Restaurant

~20 ftTu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30
Jimmy John's

Fast Food

6425 Penn Avenue

~510 ftMo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-19:00
+1 412 441 1777Website
Alta Via Pizzeria

Restaurant

6425 Penn Avenue

~640 ftFr,Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-20:00; Mo-Th 11:30-21:00
+1 412 755 3387Website
Galley Bakery Square

Food Court

145 Bakery Square Boulevard

~730 ftMo off; Tu-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Panera Bread

Fast Food

136 Bakery Square Boulevard

~790 ftMo-Su 07:00-20:00
+1 412-363-5434Website
täkō tôrtä

Restaurant

122 Bakery Square Boulevard

~860 ftMo off; Tu-Su 11:30-21:00
+1 412-866-8256Website
Minutello's Restaurant and Lounge

Restaurant

~0.3 miMo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 15:00-23:00; Su 15:00-21:00
+1-412-361-9311Website
Condado Tacos

Restaurant

6210 Centre Avenue

~0.3 miSu-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00
+1 412-785-0600Website
Choolah

Restaurant

6114 Centre Avenue

~0.4 mi
Red Dragon

Restaurant

213 South Highland Avenue

~0.4 mi
Subway

Fast Food

6019 Penn Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:00
+1 412-450-8409Website
Casbah

Restaurant

~0.4 miSu 11:00-14:00,16:30-21:00; Mo-Sa 16:30-22:00
+1 412 661 5656Website

Grocery & Markets

Giant Eagle

Supermarket

6401 Penn Avenue

~260 ftMo-Su 07:00-21:00
+1 412-361-6220
Trader Joe's

Supermarket

6343 Penn Avenue

~640 ftMo-Su 08:00-21:00
+1 412-363-5748Website
R Market

Convenience

256 South Highland Avenue

~0.4 mi

Bakeries & Desserts

Great Harvest Bread Company

Bakery

6401 Penn Avenue

~470 ftTu-Sa 07:00-16:00
+1 412 441 6000Website
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Ice Cream

173 Bakery Square Boulevard

~610 ftMo-Th 12:00-23:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00, Su 11:00-23:00
Cinnaholic

Pastry

6168 Centre Avenue

~0.3 miSu-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00
+1-412-587-5099Website
Sub Zero

Ice Cream

206 South Highland Avenue

~0.4 mi
Milkshake Factory

Ice Cream

6000 Penn Avenue

~0.4 mi

Cafes & Coffee

Starbucks

Cafe

114 Bakery Square Boulevard

~920 ftMo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 06:00-19:00
+1 412-639-9634Website
KLVN Coffee Lab

Cafe

~0.3 mi
Zeke's Coffee

Cafe

6015 Penn Ave

~0.4 miMo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 08:00-18:00
Delanie's Coffee Shadyside

Cafe

200 South Highland Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Su 07:00-19:00
Website
Square Cafe

Cafe

134 South Highland Avenue

~0.4 miWe-Mo 07:00-15:00
+1-412-244-8002Website
LV. Coffee Project

Cafe

124 East Commerce Way

~0.5 miMo-Fr 08:30-14:30; Sa-Su 09:00-15:00
Starbucks

Cafe

5932 Centre Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa 06:30-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00
+1 412-361-1350Website

Bars & Pubs

BrewDog

Pub

6144 Centre Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
+1 412 643 4471
Lorelei

Pub

124 South Highland Avenue

~0.4 miSu-Tu off; We-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00
+1-412-214-6926Website
Title 9

Pub

5997 Centre Avenue

~0.5 mi

Postal services

The UPS Store

Post Office

~330 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.5 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.5 mi

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~1020 ft
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.3 mi

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.2 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.5 mi
Recycling center

Recycling

~0.5 mi
Waste disposal

Waste Disposal

~0.5 mi

Other healthcare

GNC

Nutrition Supplements

~50 ft

Specialists

Warby Parker

Optician

6016 Penn Avenue

~0.4 mi
Omni Dental Shadyside

Dentist

~0.4 mi
Chestnut Hills Dental Pittsburgh Shadyside

Dentist

~0.5 mi
Youth Smiles Dental Center

Dentist

~0.5 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Walgreens

Chemist

~0.5 mi

Other services

Yes

Yes

6555 Penn Avenue

~0.3 mi
Shelter

Shelter

~0.3 mi
Mellon Park Spray Park

Fountain

~0.3 mi
Deeplocal

Deeplocal

~0.4 mi
Fountain

Fountain

~0.4 mi
Laundry

Laundry

~0.6 mi
Vacant

Vacant

6736 Reynolds Street

~0.6 mi
Duolingo HQ

Yes

~0.6 mi

Hair services

Great Clips

Hairdresser

6021 Centre Avenue

~0.4 mi
sola salon

Hairdresser

~0.6 mi

Beauty & spa

Kim Nails

Beauty

208 South Highland Avenue

~0.4 mi

Professional services

Google

Company

~330 ft
UPMC Enterprises

Company

6425 Penn Avenue

~390 ft
+14128644942Website
Philips

Company

6501 Living Place

~770 ft
Cotton Bureau

Company

110 Torrens Street

~0.3 mi

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~500 ft
Bench

Bench

~510 ft
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.3 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.4 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.5 mi

Other recreation & entertainment

Kenmawr Field

Park

~0.3 mi

Sports & recreation

The Pickleball Warehouse

Pitch

6815 Hamilton Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Fr 08:00-21:00,Sa-Su 09:00-18:00
+14123458905Website
Playground

Playground

~0.6 mi

Places of worship

Salvation Army

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Nabhi Christian Ministries

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
New Jerusalem Holiness Church

Place Of Worship

~0.4 mi
Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church

Place Of Worship

~0.4 mi
East End Cooperative Ministry

Place Of Worship

6140 Station Street

~0.4 mi
+14123615549Website

Home & garden

PPG Paints

Paint

6401 Penn Avenue

~190 ftMo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
+1-412-361-8770Website
Tuesday Morning

Houseware

~380 ftMo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00

Specialty stores

Staples

Stationery

6375 Penn Avenue

~300 ftMo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Website

Clothing & fashion

Fleet Feet

Shoes

~480 ftMo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Free People

Clothes

6425 Penn Avenue

~580 ftMo 12:00-17:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 12:00-17:00
+1 412 665 4680Website
Anthropologie

Clothes

6425 Penn Avenue

~690 ftSu 11:00-17:00, Mo-We 10:00-19:00, Th-Sa 10:00-08:00
+1 412 441 2302Website
Bonobos

Clothes

6012 Penn Avenue

~0.4 mi
Rochella's

Clothes

222 South Highland Avenue

~0.4 mi

General retail

East End Farmers Market

Marketplace

100 Larimer Avenue

~0.3 miJune 17-Nov 25 Mo 15:00-19:00
Website
Jamil's Global Village

Marketplace

6024 Penn Avenue

~0.4 mi

Gyms & fitness centers

LA Fitness

Fitness Centre

6425 Penn Avenue

~660 ftMo-Fr 05:00-22:00; Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00
+1 412 204 0055Website
LEG1ON Training & Performance

Fitness Centre

131 Torrens Street

~0.3 mi
+1-412-992-6554Website
Fitness Factory

Fitness Centre

212 South Highland Avenue

~0.4 mi

Martial arts studios

SKN Muay Thai Academy

Dojo

6595 Hamilton Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1412-203-5138Website

Vehicle rentals

POGOH - Penn Avenue & Putnam Street (Bakery Square)

Bicycle Rental

~1010 ft24/7
Website
POGOH - Shady Avenue & Ellsworth Avenue

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi24/7
Website
POGOH - Hamilton Avenue & Fifth Avenue

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi24/7
Website
POGOH - Penn Avenue & South Whitfield Street

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi24/7
Website

Parking facilities

Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.4 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.5 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.5 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.5 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.5 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.5 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.5 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Marathon

Fuel

~0.4 mi
Sunoco

Fuel

~0.5 mi
Sunoco

Fuel

514 North Highland Avenue

~0.6 mi
+1 412-404-8255Website