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Wan Bo Buffet

3.8 307 reviews 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM 36 Forestburgh Rd #1833, Monticello, NY 12701, United States

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Wan Bo Buffet, located at 36 Forestburgh Rd #1833 in Monticello, NY, captures the essence of a family-friendly dining experience. Nestled near local casinos, it serves as a favored spot for many, promising a consistently refreshed buffet that showcases a wide array of Chinese dishes. Customers like Harry Beck commend its flavorful offerings, emphasizing the importance of sticking to traditional Chinese options rather than more experimental items like baked clams or sushi.

The restaurant's commitment to freshness is evident; dishes are replenished in small batches. This aspect ensures that the food remains warm and appealing. Diane Silien and Rita Mary Greier echo similar sentiments, revealing their satisfaction with the quality and variety available. Highlighted items like the delightful jellos and diverse ice cream selections cater well to families, making it a perfect choice for kids and adults alike.

While some reviews note the dated decor, the inviting atmosphere, friendly staff, and loyal local clientele indicate that Wan Bo Buffet delivers good value. Its ability to maintain quality over the years showcases its resilience in the competitive dining scene. For those seeking a decent meal without the frills, Wan Bo Buffet stands out as a reliable destination.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual

Crowd

  • Groups
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Wan Bo Buffet before visiting.

Reviews for Wan Bo Buffet

3.8
307 reviews
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Review highlights

Based on 307 reviews

Wan Bo Buffet in Monticello is recognized for consistently fresh and flavorful Chinese dishes, with a notable practice of replenishing buffet items in small batches to maintain quality and avoid stale food. While the restaurant’s decor shows signs of age, it does not detract from the dining experience, which is often praised for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff. The buffet appeals particularly to locals and visitors from nearby attractions, who appreciate the value and reliability of the offerings. Although some specialty items like sushi and baked clams are commonly avoided by patrons, the core Chinese selections receive positive remarks. Overall, Wan Bo Buffet is seen as a dependable spot for casual dining where freshness and service are prioritized despite modest surroundings.

Harry Beck
Jul 03, 2025

I came here for lunch with my daughter on Memorial Day 2023. Many other restaurants in town we’re closed. Despite all the bad reviews, I was very impressed with it. The food was refreshed consistently, not cold at all and very tasty. There are some basic kind of rules for a place like this. For example, don’t expect the baked clams or the sushi to be good. I skipped those and stuck to Chinese dishes. Bonus was the diversity of items, ice cream for example. Watermelon, banana etc. Nice for kids. I will agree that the interior is dated, but I understand renovations cost of ton of money. It did not seem overly dirty to me. The staff was nice. Would definitely come back.

w. fung
Jun 20, 2025

My family (and Mom) always eat here when gambling at the nearby casino. We've never been disappointed. The buffet dishes are refreshed in small batches so it's always fresh. The staff is friendly and helpful. Yeah, the decor is a bit rundown and showing its age but i came here to eat. A lot of locals eat here as well so that's saying something. BTW my sis likes the jello's flavor and that's a plus.

Diane Silien
Jun 14, 2025

I love it here.Friendly people.Very good food,I try to go once a month.Food is always warn,and the trays are always full.

Rita Mary Greier
Jun 07, 2025

Repeat visit - what can I say - we like the place - we go back. It's a good deal. I especially like the fact that the buffet items are put out in small quantities, so as to avoid getting "old".

Athanos_snaped Than
May 27, 2025

Foods were great to eat for a small buffet in town. I really enjoyed it. Maybe place can do some little bit fixer upper but since its been here for years, im glad its still running great.

Necro Lord
May 26, 2025

I stop here once a week around noon after I hit the gym next door. The price is really good especially if you’re like me and can go through 2-3 plate fulls. Lots of variety for post work out protein. Idk about late at night, but when I show up around lunch the food is always fresh. The baked clams they have are absolutely delicious and I highly recommend you try this place if you haven’t yet.

aya aguacate
May 07, 2025

The employees were very nice hospitable. The food was delicious and was refilled often. I had a very great time and would come again. Im definitely coming again because every time I took a bite of the donuts and lo mein I couldn’t tell if it was Jesus I was hearing or the fire music they were playing. One hundred out of ten.

E C
Mar 27, 2025

The fried chicken was on point . We wanted to try to the bougey viet place next door but I saw 5 tables still waiting and service appeared slow. Maybe that's their motif but I like the buffets no nonsense hurry up and buy pace . This buffet had all the pace and fried chicken to satiate any country or urban dweller. Also they had water melon . I like fried chicken and watermelon.

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Quick info

Address
36 Forestburgh Rd #1833, Monticello, NY 12701, United States
Price range
$10–20
Category
Chinese restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday (Today) 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 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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