Hong’s Buffet & Mongolian Grill

This place is very good. Unlike my fellow reviewer whose primary concern is the layout and placement of the cash register (really dude?), I typically think about food when the magical word «buffet» is in a restaurant’s name. Hong’s has their act together! I lived in KC 2 years ago and after continuing to search for high quality Asian buffets, (did I mention the magical allure?), Hong’s is one of the best. I confirmed this just last night on the first night back in town, yep, I came to Hong’s first. Selections are kept fresh and hot, the Mongolian grill lets you build as you want and the staff is pretty darn nice. Considering the price is very affordable, the crowd Hong’s attracts isn’t the typical Plaza snooty-​poot set, but that’s part of the vibe. Sure there are joints with more selections and have slick well thought out designs (wink, wink), but for me and my ilk Hong’s is the complete package of food, service and price.

We just started coming here a few months ago. Love the food here, friendly staff and environment is nice. My wife and daughter love the hibachi section!

Friendly staff, really great buffet food and you can even get Mongolian grill if you want it fresh and hot right there. Either way you can’t go wrong. I ate here just for the hell of it but if I’m ever in the area, I’m going back for sure! Affordable prices demand it!

I have been going to this place for a long time all ways loved it but last night was my last the food was cold place was dirty and 1 person waiting tables no cook for the grill ask to talk to Manger and was told no he was busy if I could not give a star I would

When we moved to Kansas City, we were struck that every grocery store had Chinese in them… So what gives on not having a great Chinese buffet?
I’d been once before. I thought it was OK, but my husband was not a fan. Tonight I was seeing a movie by myself, so I thought I’d give them a second chance… The second chance was worse than the first time.
First off, it is a very bizarre layout. You enter and there is a cash register, but that isn’t the hostess station. For that, you need to walk down this hallway and enter the main dining area. I found it very confusing… It would be better if they moved the hostess station to the front and walked you back from there, although I know it would be extra steps for the staff.
I was disappointed by the variety on the buffet. One feature that is nice is the Mongolian grill, but it pales in comparison to places like BD’s. If you’re interested in the Mongolian grill, there is a salad bar size station with various items and sauces. You put everything you want together and then take it to the grill.
One of my favorite dishes is General Tso’s chicken, but the chicken on this buffet looked really unappetizing. Everything looked like mush and it all seemed to stick together. I couldn’t bring myself to try it. The teriyaki chicken was OK, but in general it is not my favorite dish. I ended up with two plates of rice, teriyaki chicken, Chinese donuts and potatoes.
All that being said, this is a pretty highly rated restaurant, so perhaps its just not my taste and I’ve been spoiled. I think everything is worth trying once, but as for me, my search for a great Chinese buffet continues.

Rarely go to buffets, they are usually not very good, this place had a wide variety, all well cooked and fresh, would eat here again when in town

Excellent food, great variety, and can’t beat the price! Definitely plan to come back again!

A small but perfectly good Chinese buffet tacked onto a Mongolian Grill (you assemble the raw ingredients and we cook it for you scenario). Nothing unhygienic or suspect. The two young’uns loved it and it was reasonably priced. Not suitable for a date or anything like that, but for a pre or post flight meal with the kids, great option.

This is one of the better buffets out there. The food is fresh, hot and very good. The lunch was crowded, which is always a good sign. It guarantees that the food will be hot. The servers were on top of the drinks and it was reasonably priced.

I went to this restaurant long time ago; I was happily surprised how they’ve gave a new «facelift» to this place. It looks newer, cleaner and better organized.
The Mongolian grill is excellent, with fresh meat that it is not frozen plus the sauces are good.
The Chinese cooked plates are always warmed and tasty.
Very good food for your money.

Great food — very fresh — wait staff friendly and courteous — very clean nice atmosphere

Looked everywhere for a place to take our 9 year old niece for a buffet. She raised her GPA and that’s what she wanted… really?!? The service was great, food stayed regularly replenished, fresh and quite the variety for all to partake to their liking. The prices are fair for adults and scaled accordingly for children of all ages. The restaurant and buffet areas are both well managed and maintained. Once you’ve gotten up to revisit another round of feasting torture, your old dishes are gone and the beverages refilled. Go and enjoy the pain and know they proudly post «NO MSG! within.

Great Buffet! My wife and I enjoyed our visit.
We have visited several Chinese Buffets. Many have a lot of the same menu, it’s just the quality that varies. The quality here at Hong’s is great. Plus, if you want a change-​up, they have the Mongolian Grill, which I enjoy. As a picky eater, I like to know what I am eating, so I like places like Chipotle, sandwich shops, and Mongolian Grills so I can pick and choose what is on my plate. The best thing is the variety this gives you here. Want buffet? They have the standards and they are well done. Want grill? It’s very tasty as well.
I like this place. We will return.

Hong’s will always hold a place in my heart. For the value of the buffet, it’s hard to beat in the Northland. Where else am I going to shut myself in for a plate or two of the usual Chinese favorites and not have any noisy waiters bother me about clearing the table for the next guests? It’s hard these days to find a place as comfy as this.
The usual fare is there, everything is mostly fried, they have the Mongolian grill that always has a line, the dessert area with random sushi as well. The real treats though begin with the chicken on a stick. Seriously, I believe it’s just wok fried chicken, but it just sticks to ya & is so tasty. Though I am concerned by the sudden absence of the beloved peanut butter chicken. I can’t get over that loss.
No, this isn’t a 5 star restaurant, but I don’t always want to watch films directed by Paul Thomas Anderson either. This is the comic book movie of places to eat up here, not always highbrow quality but you’ll sure leave satisfied.

Health code violations or not: This buffet will always hold a special place in my heart. I proudly stand by my five-​star rating. I’ve eaten here probably more than twenty times and never gotten sick. The food is good, y’all. Straight up good. The fact that there’s a buffet AND a wok is a rarity. Pay over ten bucks for HuHot? I think not. Not while Hong’s is around. The coconut shrimp and green beans warm my heart. There’s so much fried food in warm, sugary sauces and it tastes good. It just does. Now, I’m not going to vouch for the nutrition factor (chances are if you’re at a Chinese buffet you’re not too concerned at the moment). So if you want a solid experience, go here. It’s even got a nice conversation-​conducive environment. But chances are, you’ll be too occupied ingesting delicious food for much chatter.

Hong’s, for me, is a delicious place to eat. They have the peanut butter chicken, yummy green beans and hot and sour soup that is perfectly balanced. They do have all the standard buffet items, as well as the
Mongolian Grill which was busy the entire time we were there. O’Dano especially liked the potatoes and corn fritters today. They have fresh fruit and chocolate ice cream that I always take to the car in a cone. I’m glad they resolved their issues with the H.D. because I’ve missed the food.
If you are up North and want a good buffet, give this a try. They do have a senior discount, casual dress, and clean restrooms. My kind of place!

I’m really disappointed that this place was suspended on health code violations. I’m hoping that after some cleaning up and training with the health department they can come back from this. My friends and I have never had any problems with getting or feeling sick, so I am still hopeful they can do things right.

I’m writing this review based on the my background of growing up around the Chinese buffet industry. My parents have owned and operated many across the midwest.
The food here is very standard for a chinese buffet with the bar of fried options, Mongolian grill, fruit bar, desert options, and then the bar of entrée dishes. The one dish that stood out to me as a little unique is the baked salmon in sauce. I was a little disappointed with the limited sushi options, but glad it was there. I was full before I had any fresh stir-​fry from the mongolian grill. The spring rolls were crispy and delicious. I wish there were at least some authentic chinese food options. Maybe some chicken feet or tripe would be nice for those who crave dim-​sum.
Our server didn’t say much to us, but she did clear dishes promptly. The host was very nice and inviting. We chatted about my pharmacy rotation in kansas city and he talked about his background long ago as a pharm tech.
It may be a good value for the area, but I’ve had much better chinese buffet for $ 10 worth. Is this place worth a try? Certainly

Horrible! I think I have food poisoning! Me and my sister got sick on my last visit to KC. Absolutely horrible and the customer service sucked. We ordered a large to go order ($ 70) and the same guy who took our order went to the back and cooked the food. We waited forever and the food was absolutely DISGUSTING!

Well worth the price. Adjacent to Panera Bread so a little difficult to see from Barry Road.
Pros– price, variety, quality, flavor, cleanliness, habachi
Cons– No sushi, crab, or other high end items. And yes, I know sushi is not Chinese but it has become expected in most Chinese buffets for whatever reason. And yes, sushi from a buffet is ridiculous but its a crazy world we live in and even though I’m reluctant if it looks fresh I’m taking the plunge.
BLUF: You really can’t go wrong here. Perfect price point!