Nice Day Chinese Takeout | Plainview NY 好日子外卖店 in Plainview, NY

4.6(138)Plainview, NY
Getting Noticed
Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.6 stars with 138 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Plainview, NY • 4.6★
Nice Day Chinese Takeout in Plainview, New York - A Chinese buffet haven that offers an all-you-can-eat experience. With a 4.6-star rating and 138 reviews, this Plainview, New York restaurant is a top choice for those craving authentic Chinese cuisine. Serves lunch and dinner, vegetarian food, and dessert, Nice Day Chinese Takeout caters to diverse tastes. Try their mouth-watering Dandan noodles or Sichuan mapo tofu, both highly praised by customers. Order via their website or enjoy dine-in, takeout, or delivery options.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
Located in: Crossroads Plaza, 1123 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803, USA, Plainview, Plainview, New York
Phone
(516) 822-0888
Today
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Rating
4.6 (138 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

Quick service

No long waits

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

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

9 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Food Quality×2

Also mentioned

Both Highly Praised By CustomersChicken CrispyMouth-Watering **Dandan Noodles** Or **Sichuan Mapo Tofu**Pork Fried RicePrices LikeRestaurant CleanServiceWait Time For Pickup

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 29/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score29/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
2/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

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

Regional Specialist 🏮

Sichuan regional cuisine · score 70/100
Authenticity score70/100
AuthenticChinese nameSichuan

Regional dishes detected

Mapo Tofu

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.6 weighted · 138 reviews
4.6weighted · raw 4.6 from 138 reviews
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median138 / 138 median
0690 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5
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1

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 (4.6) with the city average (4.60) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 690+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Pescatarian optionsLimited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts Android PayAccepts Apple PayAccepts credit cards

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsCateringMilitary Discount

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Popular Dishes

12 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Classic Pork Egg Rolls$5.8415 mentions
  • Toasted Sesame Chicken$19.4910 mentions
  • Lo Mein Noodles$12.998 mentions
  • Wonton Soup$5.197 mentions
  • Kung Pao Chicken$20.795 mentions
  • Dan Dan Sesame Noodles$12.995 mentions
  • House Special Golden Fried Rice$18.193 mentions
  • Crispy Chicken Wings$7.793 mentions
  • Mapo Tofu$16.892 mentions
  • Steamed Vegetable Bao$11.692 mentions
  • Steamed Pork Dumplings$11.692 mentions
  • Chow Fun$16.892 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

101 items with prices
  • Cheeseburger Egg Roll (1 pc)$7.79

    daily fresh fried, house-made special roll, seasoned beef, caramelized onions, and sharp cheddar in a crispy wrapper, with relish and mustard on the side. Local Farm 75/25 ground beef: fine grind, USDA certified, grass feed & grain finished

  • Stir-Fried Dragon Pot$0.01

    inspired by family-style dry wok, a super popular dish in China right now: a wok-seared stir-fry or steamed with your choice of fresh ingredients & signature sauce, perfect for sharing, and saving for the next day!

  • Singapore Mei Fun (Jumbo Shrimp & Chicken)$19.49

    (shellfish) jumbo shrimp! all natural white meat chicken! thin rice noodles! perfect balanced flavor bomb of Singapore-style, curry & oyster sauce stir-fried rice noodles, with scrambled eggs, onions, peppers, all natural white meat chicken, and jumbo shrimp, optional: gluten-free/vegetarian sauce are available upon request

  • Loaded General Tso's Chicken Fries$19.49

    (sesame, mild spicy) crispy french fries loaded up with a heap of fresh General Tso's Chicken, mayonnaise, extra General Tso's sauce, scallions, and sesame seeds

  • Ginger Beef$22.09

    premium flank steak & wok-seared to a perfect crispy, sweet, gingery taste, it's an icon of the OG Canadian Chinese food, now revived by our Nice Day Chef Danny Wong, whose family first created Ginger Beef at Silver Inn, in Calgary, Alberta of Canada

  • Housemade Crab Rangoon (6 pc)$9.09

    [NEW!!!] (allergens: fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, milk, egg, nut, sesame) nice day house hand-made with imitation crab meat, onion, garlic powder and cream cheese original from Philadelphia (no artificial, no rbST hormone)

  • Spicy Sichuan Crispy Chicken (All Natural White Meat)$19.49

    (hot spicy, sesame) nice day special crispy battered all natural chicken with our signature SPICY Sichuan pepper powder, peppercorn oil, sesame seeds and whole dried chilis. Tingly, spicy, crispy, the Chinese hot chicken you've been waiting for!

  • Lemon Glazed Walnut Shrimp$25.99

    (shellfish, walnut) (shellfish, walnut) crispy shrimp lightly coated in a sweet lemon glaze with a subtle condensed milk and mayo finish, with candied walnuts. Light, citrusy and delicately creamy.

  • House Lemon Tea$3.89

    refreshing house-brewed tea, choose ice/hot, sugar, naturally contains caffeine, 16 fl oz

  • Classic Bubble Milk Tea$3.89

    refreshing house-brewed tea, choose ice/hot, sugar, and add-ons upon request, naturally contains caffeine, 16 fl oz

  • Brown Sugar Bubble Milk Tea$3.89

    refreshing house-brewed tea, choose ice/hot, sugar, and add-ons upon request, naturally contains caffeine, 16 fl oz

  • Taro Bubble Tea$3.89

    refreshing house-brewed tea, choose ice/hot, sugar, and add-ons upon request, 16 fl oz

  • Jasmine Milk Tea$3.89

    refreshing house-brewed tea, choose ice/hot, sugar, and add-ons upon request, naturally contains caffeine, 16 fl oz

  • Thai Milk Tea$3.89

    refreshing house-brewed tea, choose ice/hot, sugar, and add-ons upon request, naturally contains caffeine, 16 fl oz

  • Steamed Pork Dumplings (8 pc)$11.69

    pork & chive dumplings, with soy dipping sauce on the side.

  • Pork Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao) (5 pc)$12.99

    house hand-made, juicy soup dumplings filled with succulent pork and rich broth, offering an unforgettable explosion of umami-packed flavors. Don't miss this delectable experience! Be careful that the juice can be very hot!

  • Steamed Vegetable Bao (4 pc)$11.69

    (vegan) steamed mushroom & bok choy bao, vegan's favorite! This dim sum item requires around 15 minutes of additional cooking time.

  • Fried Pork Dumplings (8 pc)$11.69

    fried pork and chive dumplings, with soy dipping sauce on the side.

  • Crystal Shrimp Dumplings (6 pc)$11.69

    shrimp dumplings, with soy dipping sauce on the side. This dim sum item requires around 10 minutes of additional cooking time.

  • Steamed Vegetable Dumplings (6 pc)$11.69

    (vegan) house hand-made vegetarian dumplings with bok choy, bamboo shoots, carrots, glass noodles, and mushrooms, with soy dipping sauce on the side. This dim sum item requires around 15 minutes of additional cooking time.

  • Chicken & Shrimp Shumai (6 pc)$12.99

    (shellfish) house hand-made shumai filled with chicken breast, shrimp, and mushroom. This dim sum item requires around 10 minutes of additional cooking time.

  • Nice Day Dim Sum Platter$12.99

    nice day house hand-made dim sum items, a combination of 2 Chicken & Shrimp Shumai, 2 Veggie dumplings, 2 Shrimp Dumplings. Limited time offered price!

  • Steamed Walnut Bao (4 pc)$10.39

    (peanut) steamed brown sugar bun, enveloping sweet walnut and white chocolate filling, creating an irresistible dim sum delight

  • Steamed Pork Wontons (8 pc)$11.69

    [no soup] nice day house hand-made wontons filled with pork, bok choy, and shepherd's purse,

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

138 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 138 reviews, with an average rating of 4.6 stars.
  • Positive review text points to service, cleanliness, value, and mongolian grill.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

How is the food quality?

The food is excellent. The house special fried rice is so tasty. Best fried rice I’ve tasted in a long time. The food also isn’t greasy.

Is the food delicious and authentic?

Ginger Beef is my new favorite. Crispy, sweet and sour. Really loved this Chinese takeout restaurant. Food is delicious and authentic,

What are some popular dishes?

The chicken and broccoli (which I liked that you had the option on the app to pick the sauce~ other places don’t- so I picked my FAV garlic sauce)

How is the service?

Order was ready when I arrived at the restaurant. Service was good and staff were courteous.

Is the restaurant clean?

Restaurant is clean and smaller, ...

What are the prices like?

Price was great, only around $11

How long do you have to wait?

Order was ready when I arrived at the restaurant.

How is the wait time for pickup?

Order was ready when I arrived at the restaurant.

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Is the chicken crispy?

chicken wings were very crispy

Is the pork fried rice good?

with plenty of pork in pork fried rice

What is the rating of Nice Day Chinese Takeout | Plainview NY 好日子外卖店?

Nice Day Chinese Takeout | Plainview NY 好日子外卖店 has a 4.6-star rating based on 138 customer reviews.

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