China Buffet Now Open in The Dalles today; Happy foodies line up for huge selection

The Dalles, Ore., March 7, 2025 — China Buffet opened in The Dalles at Cascade Square today, March 7, offering dozens of entrees ranging from scallops to pork ribs to pizza, desserts and a cold table with fresh deserts and salad.

Locals all over the Gorge descended on the restaurant at 1410 W. 6th Street this morning in anticipation of its opening at 11 a.m.

They are open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

“We’ve been waiting a long time for this,” said a group in a car next to the buffet at 10:30 a.m.

“It’s about time the town got something like this,” added Kevin Brehm, 62, of The Dalles. “I love good Chinese food. What time do they open?”

Kevin was 20 minutes early.

The restaurant features two buffet lines - one for hot entrees and sides and the other with refreshing fruits and delicous desserts.

The list of entrees is too long to list - but know that dozens of items ranges from seafood such as clams and scallops to more traditional items such as pork ribs and Mongolian beef.

The dessert table offers a variety of confections including cookies and tiramisu.

One family leaving the restaurant said they would definitely be back and they said, advised poeple to hold out for the awesome seafood at the end of the entree line.

China Buffet has both dine in an dine out options.