Canton | Chinese Restaurant in Visalia, CA

4.2(960)Visalia, CA
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Solid choice

Rated 4.2 stars based on 960 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Visalia, CA • 4.2★
Experience the best of Visalia, California at Canton | Chinese Restaurant, a renowned destination for Chinese buffet enthusiasts. With a 4.2-star rating and an impressive 960 reviews, this Visalia staple has built a loyal following. The all-you-can-eat buffet is a highlight, featuring a diverse selection of dishes to satisfy any craving. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. Guests rave about the fresh seafood options, mouth-watering desserts, and the extensive vegetarian choices. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, Canton has got you covered. The restaurant also offers takeout and dine-in options for added convenience.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
419 E Main St, Visalia, CA 93291, USA, Downtown Visalia, Visalia, California
Phone
(559) 732-5716
Today
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Rating
4.2 (960 reviews)

What stands out

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

⚡Quick service

No long waits

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Signature Dishes

7 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

**Fresh Seafood** Options×2To-Go Service×2**Extensive Vegetarian Choices****Mouth-Watering** Desserts

Also mentioned

Food ServedPeak HoursPortions

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 32/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score32/100
Speed signals
5/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast food turnaround noted in FAQ
  • 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.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.2 weighted · 960 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.2 from 960 reviews
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median960 / 409 median
02,045 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
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 (4.2) with the city average (4.15) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2045+ 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 – 9:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
TV AvailableGood For GroupsGood For KidsWaiter ServiceLimited vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cards

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Good for groupsGood for kidsNoise: 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

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
none

Popular Dishes

8 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Egg Roll$3.0030 mentions
  • Almond Chicken$11.508 mentions
  • Sesame Chicken$11.506 mentions
  • Hot and Sour Soup Dinner$5.954 mentions
  • Gai Kow$11.502 mentions
  • Crab Rangoon$11.002 mentions
  • General Beef$11.751 mention
  • Mongolian Beef$11.751 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

452 items with prices
  • Egg Roll$3.00

    1 piece.

  • Spring Roll$3.00

    1 piece.

  • Barbecued Pork$11.00

    Broiled, roasted, or grilled.

  • Fried Wonton (no meat)$7.00

    Stuffed Chinese dumpling.

  • Fried Shrimp (4)$9.50

    Cooked in oil.

  • Chicken Wings$10.00

    Cooked wing of a chicken coated in sauce or seasoning.

  • Crab Rangoon (8)$11.00

    8 pieces.

  • Pork Dumpling$11.50

    Stuffed dough.

  • Fried Wonton with Pork$10.00

    Stuffed Chinese dumpling.

  • French Fries$7.50

    Fried potatoes.

  • Wonton Soup$5.00

    Seasoned broth with filled wonton dumplings.

  • Egg Drop$5.00

    Soup that is made from beaten eggs and broth.

  • Chinese Vegetable Soup$5.00
  • Chicken Noodle Soup$5.00

    Soup that is made with chicken, broth, noodles

  • Chicken Rice Soup$5.00

    Savory soup with a grain base.

  • Hot and Sour Soup$6.00

    Hot and spicy. Soup that is both spicy and sour, typically flavored with hot pepper and vinegar.

  • Sizzling Rice$10.95

    Quart. For 2.

  • Sweet & Sour Chicken Lunch Special$9.99

    Sweetened sauce with vinegar base.

  • General Chicken Lunch Special$9.99

    Hot and spicy.

  • Mongolian Beef Lunch Special$9.99

    Hot and spicy. Served with brown sauce and vegetables.

  • Almond Chicken Lunch Special$9.99

    Protein served with almonds.

  • Szechuan Shrimp Lunch Special$9.99

    Hot and spicy. Marinated and stir fried.

  • Ham Fried Rice Lunch$13.95

    Stir fried.

  • Pork Fried Rice Lunch$13.95

    Stir fried.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

960 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

How is the service at Canton Chinese Restaurant?

The service has declined and can be subpar, with some servers being annoyed or rough to clients, according to some reviews.

Are the portions at Canton Chinese Restaurant generous?

Some customers have reported that the portions are small, especially in the chicken dishes.

How much does it cost to eat at Canton Chinese Restaurant?

One customer reported paying $143 for 6 people, plus a $10 tip, for a to-go order.

Is Canton Chinese Restaurant clean?

Some customers have reported finding hairs in their food, which suggests a lack of cleanliness.

How is the to-go service at Canton Chinese Restaurant?

One customer reported that their to-go order was packaged well, with the broth for the wor wonton soup packaged separately.

What are the peak hours at Canton Chinese Restaurant?

One customer reported that the lunch service was subpar on a not busy lunch hour.

Can I get a to-go box at Canton Chinese Restaurant?

Yes, to-go boxes are available.

How quickly is the food served at Canton Chinese Restaurant?

One customer reported that the food came out super quick.

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Is the food at Canton Chinese Restaurant fresh?

Some customers have reported that the food tastes old and has been described as leftovers.

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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.

Food & Dining
18
Professional Services
6
Personal Care & Beauty
6
Religious & Spiritual
6
Financial Services
5
Retail & Shopping
3

56 nearby places across 13 categories

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

Libraries & archives

Visalia Branch Library

Library

200 West Oak Avenue

~0.4 miTu-Th 10:00-19:00; Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
+1-559-713-2700Website
Kaweah Delta District Hospital Library

Library

~0.4 mi

Theaters & performance venues

Ice House Theatre

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~0.4 mi

Banking

ATM

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~0.2 mi
ATM

Atm

~0.2 mi
Pacific Western Bank

Bank

~0.2 mi
Capital Source Bank

Bank

~0.2 mi
ATM

Atm

~0.2 mi

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~0.3 mi
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~0.3 mi
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Bars & Pubs

Simply Brewing Co.

Pub

~450 ft
Blend

Bar

~0.2 mi
Franks Liquor

Alcohol

~0.6 mi

Bakeries & Desserts

How We Roll Ice Cream

Ice Cream

~870 ft
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Baked -Visalia-

Bakery

~880 ft
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Cafes & Coffee

Mission Coffee

Cafe

~0.2 mi
Starbucks

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~0.2 mi

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.5 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.6 mi

Hospitals & clinics

Passport Health Visalia Travel Clinic

Clinic

3120 West Main Street

~0.3 mi

Other services

Tulare County Jail

Prison

~0.2 mi
Kaweah Delta sleep Lab

Laboratory

~0.4 mi
Fountain

Fountain

~0.4 mi

Hair services

Provence Salon

Hairdresser

~420 ft
East To West Hair Artistry

Hairdresser

~690 ft
+1-559-635-1466
TrueColor Hair Studio

Hairdresser

~870 ft
+1-559-679-5106
Boling's Barber Shop & Shave Parlor

Hairdresser

~880 ft
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Legendary Barber Shop

Hairdresser

~0.2 mi
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Hairdresser

~0.2 mi

Technology & IT services

Burro

It

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~0.2 mi
+1-661-379-0047Website

Legal services

Law Offices of Stephen Labiak

Lawyer

525 West Main Street

~0.5 mi
+1-559-274-5145Website
Abogados de Acero

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525 West Main Street

~0.5 mi24/7
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Maison Law

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525 West Main Street

~0.5 mi24/7
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525 West Main Street

~0.5 mi
+1-559-553-6607Website

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Annya's Tax Service

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Lincoln Park

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~0.3 mi
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Sierra Bicycle Werks

Bicycle

~500 ft

Specialty stores

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Tobacco

~700 ft
Website

Clothing & fashion

Simply Chic Boutique

Clothes

~0.2 mi

Gyms & fitness centers

XGT Fitness

Fitness Centre

~380 ft

Parking facilities

Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~750 ft