China 1

About

Buffets, Chinese

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    3 stars

Location

Adress: 419 11th St SW, Spencer, IA 51301

Phone: (712) 262-0333

Work Hours

Mon 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Tue 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Wed 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Thu 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Fri 11:00 am-9:30 pm
Sat 11:00 am-9:30 pm
Sun 11:00 am-9:00 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Delivery
    Yes
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    Take-out
    Yes
  • credit_card
    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Private Lot
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
  • volume_up
    Noise Level
    Average
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No

Reviews

  • Lisa E.

    star star star star star_border 15 July 2026

    Food is always good, they have the best crab rangoon. It's not the nicest place to sit and eat, but I usually get it to go anyway. It's quick, easy, and reasonably priced.

  • Michael S.

    star star star star star_border 8 July 2026

    I've been getting lunch from China 1 about once a week for a few years now - since I work close by. I've seen several faces come and go there over time, but their food has always been consistent. Though, sometime in the last couple months I think they've gone through a bit of a management change as there's been some changes and updates to their operation. (And pretty much all of these changes have been for the better. )

    I don't usually get my lunch during "peak lunch hours" so I was accustomed to getting some buffet items that had cooled down by the time I would get to them. But after these recent changes , that's happened a way less.  Not only that, but the available selection of items has been good for those later lunch hours also.

    I've pretty much just stuck to the buffet for a long time now, but years ago I used to order the Egg Foo Young there which was quite good. It was the only place around I knew of where you could order it.  I really should try it again.

    The staff has always been friendly and nice, though there have been various small degrees of language barriers in the past.  But it's never been too much of a problem, other than the fact that I often feel like I'd want to chit-chat with them more often but I feel a bit awkward not really knowing if I'm conveying my meaning well. (But that's a feeling I often get with people in social situations anyways)

    So, if you've read this far here's the conclusion: Prices are great, food is good, people are friendly.  
    Oh, and if you didn't know, they're closed on Tuesdays. (Even after all these years, I see people rolling out there on Tuesday's only to be surprised they're closed. Gives me a chuckle. )

  • Emily K.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 5 July 2026

    My husband and I both only ate a few bites. The food is tasteless mush and the sweet and sour sauce was way too sweet

  • Tasha H.

    star star star star star 29 June 2026

    Been there for the first time today and it was amazing! The food was fresh the people were nice. The waitress even remembered our drinks. All of the food was hot and delicious. My husband loved the sesame chicken even tho he doesn't even care fr sesame normally. Great place!!! Looks bad on the outside but I'm glad I stopped!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Rachel A.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 27 June 2026

    I love Chinese food but this place is pretty bad. Looks very outdated and dirty, especially outside. The smell when you first walk in doesn't inspire confidence. They do have a large selection of items, but unfortunately it didn't taste the best. Very nice waitstaff.

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