All-you-can-eat is usually the rule in Chattanooga when it comes to Chinese food -- and there are plenty of choices, both in the dishes and the restaurants.
Asia Buffet
6901 Lee Highway
499-8865
In this extensive 11,000-square-foot venue, the 200-item-strong buffet has something for everyone from Asian to American fare, including a limited selection of sushi. Crab legs and more added on the dinner buffet. $
Asia Cafe
5210 Brainerd Road
899-8888
Fast, fresh, affordable Thai, Japanese and Chinese dishes served up. Vegetarian combos, soups, noodles and a surprising selection of chicken wings also available. $
Best Of China
4340 Ringgold Road
698-0067
Mandarin, Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese cuisine entrees of pork, beef, chicken and seafood served a la carte. Noodle dishes with various meats available in crunchy chow mein and soft-noodle lo mein varieties. Hot and sour soup is top of the line. $
Chef Lin
5084 South Terrace
510-1998
This buffet has been voted the city's Best Chinese Restaurant and Best Dinner under $10 in the Chattanooga Times Free Press' annual Best of the Best competition. The offerings include more than 200 items, plus a la carte selections and sushi bar. Rib-eye steaks grilled after 4:30 p.m. $
China Cafeteria
511 Market St.
265-1522
Get your craving for Chinese food satisfied quickly and on the cheap at this cozy, cafeteria-style eatery. Beef and broccoli and Szechuan chicken are two house favorites. $
China House
7601 East Brainerd Road
499-8670
You won't find a massive buffet here, but the offerings available are diverse and prepared fresh when ordered. Diners have raved about the fried rice and the friendly service. Lunch and dinner combinations make things easy on the pocketbook. $
Forbidden City Asia Buffet and Grill
2273 Gunbarrel Road, Suite 103
305-1087
A recent addition to the diverse restaurant offerings near Hamilton Place, Forbidden City features a comprehensive buffet with dishes drawn from Thai, Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Additional features include a hibachi grill. $$
Formosa
5425 Highway 153
875-6953
A Chattanooga Chinese staple, this family-owned restaurant has served freshly prepared, inventive dishes such as Chilean sea-bass and governor's chicken for more than 30 years. $$
Mikado Sushi Bar & Noodle House
7003 Lee Highway
899-3236
Japanese sushi creations, noodle bowls and traditional Chinese food available. Lunch portions served all day. $
Na Go Ya
4921 Brainerd Road
899-9252
A little bit of Chinese, a little bit of Japanese and a whole lot of flavor. Online diners claim it offers "great sushi at a great price" and praised the staff's knowledge of the Japanese specialty. Oriental favorites ranging from the expected Moo Goo Gai Pan to the unexpected, such as pork ka tsu don. $
New China Buffet and Grill
3536 Cummings Highway
821-6988
In the shadow of Lookout Mountain, you'll find all the Chinese dishes you'd ever want, plus a nice sushi bar. Diners have praised the "prompt and pleasant" service. Buffet offerings include fresh seafood, including crab legs and mussels. $